BETHESDA, MD — The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) recently published NECA-BICSI-607-2011, Standard for Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation Methods for Commercial Buildings (ANSI). The new standard was jointly developed between NECA and Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI). NECA-BICSI 607 is the latest new publication in the National Electrical Installation Standards series published by NECA.
NECA-BICSI 607 is written to help contractors and installers enhance the planning, specification and layout of an effective telecommunications bonding and grounding system. The standard also specifies installation requirements for components of the telecommunications bonding and grounding systems.
“Telecommunications and information technology changes rapidly, but grounding and bonding is always fundamental to any electrical installation,” said Mike Johnston, NECA executive director, standards and safety. “A well-designed system is essential to protect equipment and personnel from harm. Correct, Code-compliant grounding and bonding installations will help ensure the long-term performance and safety of the system.”
This new standard provides exceptional value to designers and those writing construction specifications due to the built-in workmanship aspects covered in this performance standard. Construction owners, specifiers and contractors rely on NEIS to clearly illustrate the workmanship standards and criteria for different types of electrical construction. NEIS are also referenced throughout the National Electrical Code.
NECA-BICSI-607 Standard for Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation Methods for Commercial Buildings (ANSI) is $20 for NECA members and $40 for non-members. Quantity discounts are available. Contact the NECA Order Desk at (301) 215-4504, fax (301) 215-4500 or www.necanet.org/store. NECA-BICSI 607-2011 is also available in downloadable PDF format; visit www.neca-neis.org and search under “Wiring Methods.”
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