Applicability

This Standard applies to telecommunications premises cabling systems and the related pathways and spaces for single- and multi-dwelling residential buildings. It applies to the telecommunications cabling within or between structures and includes the cabling within a single-dwelling unit and the backbone cabling. It specifies cabling intended to support a wide range of telecommunications applications in the residential environment including voice, data, video, security, audio, and control systems.

This Standard is intended to be in conformance with Part 68 of the FCC Rules and Regulations, the National Electrical Code, and the National Electrical Safety Code. Cabling shall comply with applicable local codes and regulations, which shall take precedence over the requirements in this Standard.