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The ANSI/TIA-607-B “Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises” published August, 2011.  This Standard specifies a grounding and bonding infrastructure that will ensure reliable operation of all telecommunications equipment and systems independent of cabling media type.  The grounding and bonding system planning, specification, and installation specifications are applicable to new, existing, and retrofit buildings.  The requirements and guidelines provided in this Standard are intended to supplement the premises cabling requirements specified in the                     ANSI/TIA-568-C family of Standards.

Main clauses in the Standard address:

• Regulatory – National and Local Code Requirements
• Overview of Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Systems
• Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Components
• Design Requirements
• Performance and Test Requirements
• Grounding Electrodes
• Towers and Antennas
• Electrical Protection

Copies of the Standard may be purchased from the IHS Standards Store (http://global.ihs.com).

The ANSI/TIA-568-C.4 “Broadband Coaxial Cabling and Components Standard” published July, 2011.  This Standard specifies mechanical, transmission, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for 75-ohm broadband coaxial cables, cords, connecting hardware, and cabling used to support community antenna television (CATV), satellite television, and other broadband video applications.

Recognized components are limited to Series 6 dual-, tri- or quad-shield (“RG-6”) and Series 11 dual-, tri- or quad-shield (“RG-11”) coaxial cables and F-type connectors.  Cabling installation methods, connector termination procedures, grounding and bonding requirements, deployment topologies, and field testing procedures are also provided.

Main clauses in the Standard address:

• Topology
• Cabling  Subsystem 1
• Cabling  Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3
• Series 6 and Series 11 Link Performance
• Coaxial Cable, Cords, and Connecting Hardware
• Installation Requirements
• Field Test Requirements
• Background Information

Copies of the Standard may be purchased from the IHS Standards Store http://global.ihs.com).