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STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNICATION SITES EQUIPMENT CABLING<br />

GROUND (EARTH)<br />

RF TRANSMISSION<br />

DC POWER<br />

LOW VOLTAGE/<br />

DATA/SIGNAL<br />

CABLE TRAY<br />

NOTES:<br />

1. Each cable type may be single or multiple cables of the same type grouped together.<br />

2. If the ground conductor is installed on the outside of the rack, coaxial RF transmitting cable shall be 10<br />

cm (4 in.) away from any other cables (power <strong>and</strong> low voltage) as described in NFPA 70-2005, Article<br />

810.70. Receiving coaxial RF cables require a 5 cm (2 in.) separation.<br />

FIGURE 9-6 MINIMUM CABLE GROUP SEPARATION IN CABLE TRAY<br />

9.9.3.3 SECURING CABLES WITHIN CABLE TRAYS<br />

5 CM (2 IN.) MINIMUM<br />

10 CM (4 IN.)<br />

SEE NOTE 2<br />

5 CM (2 IN.) MINIMUM<br />

• Cables <strong>and</strong> conductors shall be secured at intervals of no more than 914 mm (3 ft.).<br />

• Nonmetallic cable ties shall be used to secure cables <strong>and</strong> conductors. Attachment shall be tight<br />

enough to secure cable, yet not crushing or de<strong>for</strong>ming the cable.<br />

• Cables running vertically on a cable ladder shall be secured at a minimum of 914 mm (36 in.). It is<br />

preferable to secure them at every rung, but not required.<br />

• When cables span a gap (such as between a cable tray <strong>and</strong> a ladder) in excess of 610 mm (24 in.),<br />

the cables shall be supported.<br />

• Certain telephony requirements may exist <strong>for</strong> cables to be laced. See “Cabling in Telephone Wiring<br />

Environments” on page 9-28 <strong>for</strong> additional in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />

• Cable shall be sized to length including a sufficient service loop. Excess cable shall not be coiled<br />

on top of cabinets or cable trays.<br />

• Communications cables shall not be attached by any means to the exterior of a conduit or other<br />

raceway as a means of support (NFPA 70-2005, Articles 725.58 <strong>and</strong> 800.133(C)).<br />

• Communications cables shall not be laid directly on the tiles or grid work of a false ceiling (ANSI/<br />

TIA/EIA-569(b)), NFPA 70-2005, Article 725.7, 800.21, <strong>and</strong> 820.21).<br />

68P81089E50-B 9/1/05 9-15

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