The first of 20 organizations is the National Fire Protection Association and it assists with the development of the (NEC). The cabling is in sections 725 and 800. A code that would fit into the new building is NFPA 70, it deals with the proper installation of electrical systems and wiring. Knowing this code will help make sure all systems make sure all equipment will be properly installed and lower the risk of fire.
The Federal Communications Commission issues guidelines that govern installation of telecommunications cabling and the design of communications devices built or used in the United States. Part 15 of the FCC rules addresses electromagnetic radiation of equipment and cables. It would be important to a new build because you do not want a bunch of hazardous equipment being set up improperly.
Underwriters Laboratories, INC is a nonprofit product safety testing and certification organization. If the products installed have a UL mark that means the product has met the UL safety requirements. Using these products on a new build would make sense safety wise. UL 1666 applies to testing flame-propagation height for electrical and optical fiber cables installed in vertical shafts. This test makes sure that the flames will not spread up to another floor. The National Electrical Code article 110.26 calls for a minimum of 3’ to 4’ of clear workspace around all electrical equipment, so that safe operation can be done and maintenance can be performed. This would be used in the new building because it is important that repairs can be done safely if needed.
Insulated Cable Engineers Association is an organization that produced cable specifications for telecommunication, electrical power, and control cables. ICEA S-87-640 has information about fiber optics that can be used on the new building project.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association is a U.S. based industry association that helps promote standardization of electrical components, power wires, and cables. NEMA 250-2008 has descriptions, applications, and tests for NEMA-type enclosures.
International Organization for Standardization is the world’s largest developer of voluntary international standards. ISO 14000 helps improve environmental performance. Being environmentally conscious is something that should be practiced when building a new building.
International Electrotechnical Commission is an organization for the preparation and publication of international standards for all electrical, electronic technologies. IEC 60332-1-1-2004 is for tests on electric and optical fiber cables under fire conditions. Knowing what will happen in the case of a fire around the cabling.