This standard specifies requirements for telecommunications pathways and spaces.

NOTE – The diversity of services currently available, coupled with the continual addition of new services, means that there may be cases where limitations to desired performance occur. When applying specific applications to the infrastructure described in this Standard, the user is cautioned to consult application standards, regulations, equipment vendors, and system and service suppliers for applicability, limitations, and ancillary requirements.

Purpose

The purpose of this Standard is to standardize specific pathway and space design and construction practices in support of telecommunications media and equipment within buildings.