Now that we’ve covered some of the factors to take into account when designing a cabling system,
it’s time to discuss the process of installing an entire cabling system, from start to finish.
A cabling installation involves five steps:
1. Design the cabling system.
2. Schedule the installation.
3. Install the cables.
4. Terminate the cables.
5. Test the installation.
Design the Cabling System
We’ve already covered this part of the installation in detail in this chapter. However, it’s
important enough to reiterate: Following proper cabling design procedures will ensure the
success of your cabling system installation. Before you pull a single cable, you should have a detailed plan of how the installation will proceed. You should also know the scope of the
project (how many cable runs need to be made, what connections need to be made and where,
how long the project will take, and so on). Finally, you should have the design plan available to
all people involved with the installation of the cable. That list of people includes the cabling
installer, the electrical inspector, the building inspector, and the customer (even if you are the
customer). Be sure to include anyone who needs to refer to the way the cabling is being
installed. At the very least, this information should contain a blueprint of how the cables
will be installed.
Monday, November 1, 2010
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