ACMA adopts new 'wiring rules' for installing customer cabling

July 2006 The Australian Communications and Media Authority has adopted new wiring rules for installing customer cabling. The new rules come into effect on 1 July 2006. The Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) announced on 12 April that it has published new wiring rules in the form of a standard, AS/ACIF S009:2006 Installation requirements for customer cabling (Wiring Rules). Under the regulatory arrangements relating to ACMA's Cabling Provider Rules, the new wiring rules are automatically adopted by ACMA when published by ACIF. The new wiring rules have been restructured, with extensive use of headings, and containing more information to help cabling providers comply with the requirements of the standard. Some of the major changes to the standard include: Redefinition of voltage classifications Fire detection and fire alarm system cabling variations accommodated Building control system cabling variations accommodated The AS/ACIF S009 standards are commonly referred to as the 'wiring rules' and are applicable to cabling providers installing or maintaining cabling work. A cabling provider performing cabling work must ensure compliance to the wiring rules as a condition of registration under the Cabling Provider Rules. The full detail of changes to the wiring rules are available at the ACIF web site: http://www.acif.org.au/documents/standards/S009_2006

 

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