BICSI For IP Video Surveillance Guide

Published Feb 11, 2020 15:38 PM

Spend enough time around networks and eventually someone will mention BICSI, the oft-referenced but only vaguely known standards body prevalent in the IT world. The question is: how do BICSI and their guidelines practically affect your surveillance installation?

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In this note we look at this question, key things to know, and other areas they cover. Specifically we explain:

  • The TDMM
  • Standards vs. Codes
  • Modular Plugs
  • Terminating to Patch Panel
  • Testing Cables
  • Cable Labeling
  • Cable Supports
  • Firestops
  • Telecommunications Rooms
  • Grounding / Bonding
  • Power Distribution
  • The RCDD Credential

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Standards, *** *****

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Modular ***** *** **

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Cable *******

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Labeling

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Other ***** *******

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Telecommunications *****

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Power ************

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Comments (11)
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Rainald Schulte-Eppendorf
Feb 11, 2020
Santa Cruz Video Security LLC

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Brian Rhodes
Feb 11, 2020
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Brandon Knutson
Feb 11, 2020
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Feb 11, 2020

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Mar 15, 2021

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Jan 14, 2022
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Rean Bootsma
May 24, 2022
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John Scanlan
May 24, 2022
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Rean Bootsma
May 24, 2022
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Anthony McGregor
Oct 25, 2022

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Chad Paul
Oct 30, 2022
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