Telecommunications: Building Cable Systems and Spaces

What percentage of extra capacity should be considered for voice, data, and video communications in the design of the building/campus cable network?

20%

What type of cabling is required for all new installations?

Category 6/6a UTP cabling or higher

What is the source of information for preparing and revising engineering drawings?

SAES-A-202 (Saudi Aramco Engineering Drawing Preparation)

What is the preferred conduit size and type for routing cables through building walls and floors?

One (1) inch EMT conduit Signup and view all the answers

Which edition of BICSI TDMM is referenced for support structures?

13th edition Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of considering current trends and technology availability in selecting a transmission medium for horizontal cabling?

To ensure the chosen medium is suitable for current and future communication requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred direction for the access door to the Telecommunications Equipment Room to open, and why?

The access door should open outward, providing additional usable space and reducing constraints on telecommunications spaces layout. Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the rule of the access door opening inward or to an internal corridor?

The exception is when the access door opens to the outside of a building or structure, if an airlock entryway is provided in addition to the Telecommunications Equipment Room access door, and access security is maintained. Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when selecting a location for the Telecommunications Equipment Room?

Locations that restrict or limit room expansion or enlargement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum distributed floor loading that should not be exceeded in the Telecommunications Equipment Room?

>12 kPa (250 lb./ft²) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum concentrated floor loading that should not be exceeded in the Telecommunications Equipment Room?

>404 kN (1000 lb) Signup and view all the answers

What standard should vibration levels in the Telecommunications Equipment Room comply with?

SAES-M-100 (Saudi Aramco Building Code) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum usable floor space required for a termination room according to Table 2?

7,000 m² or 75,000 ft² Signup and view all the answers

What is the assumed minimum entrance cable pair for conduit sizing purposes?

One entrance cable pair (copper conductor) for each 10 m² (100 ft²) of usable office space Signup and view all the answers

What type of cables are considered when sizing conduits?

Twisted pair copper and fiber optic cables Signup and view all the answers

What is the room dimension for a usable floor space of 10,000 m² or 100,000 ft²?

3660 mm x 2012 mm or 12 ft x 6.6 ft Signup and view all the answers

Are space adjustments allowed when fiber optic feeder cables are utilized?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the requirements outlined in Section 5.4.8.1?

To outline the requirements for a cable entering a telecommunications facility, specifically for copper cables. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the SAES-T-916 engineering standard?

Design and installation of cable systems, pathways, and spaces for voice and data networks in Saudi Aramco owned buildings and/or facilities. Signup and view all the answers

What types of telecommunications spaces are covered by this standard?

Equipment rooms, telecommunications rooms, entrance facilities, and telecommunications closet. Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for addressing conflicts between this standard and other Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements?

Conflicts must be addressed in writing to the EK&RD Coordinator. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the internal company procedure SAEP-302?

Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the building and campus backbone distribution systems covered by this standard?

Cabling and pathway components. Signup and view all the answers

What type of networks are covered by the Passive Optical Networks (PON's) reference in this standard?

Telecommunications networks. Signup and view all the answers

What is the next planned update date for this standard?

15 February 2021. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the contact person for this standard?

Torres, Russel Vincent U(TORRESRU) on +966-13-8801433. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum cross-sectional area required for each information outlet in feeder and distribution ducts or trays?

6.5 cm² (1.0 in²) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of cables per information outlet, and what is the minimum number of information outlets per IWA?

Two cables per information outlet, and at least one information outlet per IWA Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of underfloor duct systems?

To facilitate the distribution of horizontal cables between TRs and work areas Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main components of an underfloor duct system?

Feeder (header) ducts and distribution ducts Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended spacing for preset inserts in distribution ducts?

Between 61-cm (2-ft.) to 92 cm (3 ft.) centers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of feeder ducts in an underfloor duct system?

To carry cables from the TR to distribution ducts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a combination of large and small ducts in underfloor duct systems?

To provide a larger or smaller capacity to match the needs of specific areas in a building Signup and view all the answers

Which publication provides additional information regarding Under Floor Duct Systems?

The latest issue of the BICSI TDMM Signup and view all the answers