In addition to the Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2014, you also need to understand and follow:
- AS/CA S009: Installation requirements for customer cabling (Wiring Rules)
- AS/CA S008: Telecommunications Technical Standard – Requirements for customer cabling products 2015
- TLN: Telecommunications (Labelling Notice for Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Instrument 2015
- Telecommunications (Types of Cabling Work) Declaration 2013
To view all cabling standards, codes and guidelines, see the Communications Alliance website.
Installation requirements for customer cabling (Wiring Rules – AS/CA S009)
Download at AS/CA S009:2020 Installation requirements for customer cabling.
This industry standard explains the installation and maintenance practices that you must follow. It covers the requirements for fixed or concealed cabling or equipment that is connected, or is intended to be connected, to a telecommunications network.
The industry standard AS/CA S009 2020 was published on 20 August 2020. Cablers must now comply with the 2020 Wiring Rules.
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Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for customer cabling products – AS/CA S008 2015)
Download at Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for customer cabling products – AS/CA S008) 2015
This technical standard applies to the cable, cabling products and connecting hardware on the customer side of the telecommunications network boundary. It refers to the industry standard AS/CA S008:2010 which has been replaced by AS/CA S008 2020
The industry standard AS/CA S008 2020 was published on 20 August 2020. A two year transition period commenced on 20 August 2020 during which time the AS/CA S008 2010 industry standard can still also be used.
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Telecommunications (Labelling Notice for Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Instrument 2015
Download at: Telecommunications (Labelling Notice for Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Instrument 2015
This document is known as the TLN. It contains the standards for labelling cabling products. Customer cabling and surge protectors must comply with the applicable technical standard listed in the table at Schedule 4. This includes all cable types, plugs, sockets and connectors.
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Declaration: Types of Cabling Work
Download at Telecommunications (Types of Cabling Work) Declaration 2013 or read the Explanatory Statement
The declaration specifies what types of cabling work are covered by the Telecommunications Act 1997 – part 21, division 9. If cabling work is not listed in Schedule 1 of the declaration, it is regulated by the Telecommunications Act 1997. Therefore, the work must be done or directly supervised by a registered cabling provider and performed in accordance with the wiring rules.
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