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HB 243—2007

Communications Cabling Manual

Module 1:

 Australian regulatory arrangements

HB

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HB 243—2007

Handbook

Communications Cabling Manual

Module 1: Australian regulatoryarrangements

Originated as HB 243—2000.Second edition 2007.

COPYRIGHT

© Standards Australia

 All rights are reserved. No part o f this work may be reproduced or cop ied in any form or byany means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without the written

permission of the publisher.

Published by Standards Australia GPO Box 476, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia

ISBN 0 7337 7829 1

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PrefaceThis Handbook was written by the Australian Communications and Media

Authority (ACMA) in consultation with Standards Australia and itsCommunications Cabling Committee CT-001.

This Handbook forms part of a series known collectively as theCommunications Cabling Manual (CCM). The CCM is compiled byStandards Australia in consultation with an industry-based advisory panel

representing carriers, ACMA, Communications Alliance, cablemanufacturers, cablers and end-users. Standards Australia wishes toacknowledge the advisory panel’s valuable contribution.

The CCM is designed to provide essential information to thecommunications cabling industry and is available in the following modules:

Module 1: Australian regulatory arrangements (HB 243)

Module 2: Communications cabling handbook (HB 29)

Module 3: Residential communications cabling handbook (HB 252)

Module 4: Relevant standards

 –  Regulatory standards

• AS/ACIF S008:2006Requirements for customer cabling products

• AS/ACIF S009:2006

Installation requirements for customer cabling(Wiring Rules)

 –  Voluntary standards (AS/NZS 308X series, andAS/NZS ISO/IEC series)

This Module of the CCM provides essential regulatory information toindustry in order to assist cabling installers and others to comply with the

requirements of the Telecommunications Act 1997 (the Act). In particular, itgives advice on Cabling Provider Rules (CPRs) which came into effect on3 October 2000.

Whilst the information in this Handbook is the latest available at the time of printing, users must ensure that they consult the latest edition of any

referenced standard, amendments to the Act and its regulations and use thereferences herein as a guide only.

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Contents

 Abbreviations and definitions ...............................................................5Overview ..............................................................................................6

1  Registration ......................................................................................... 8

1.1  Cabling provider rules—Overview................................................8 1.2  What types of cabling registration are covered by CPRs?...........9 1.3  What are the requirements for registration?...............................10 1.4  Who are the registrars and how do I register?...........................11 1.5  What industry sectors are covered by the CPRs? .....................11 1.6  Do cablers have to maintain records of cabling work? (TCA form)

....................................................................................................11 1.7  Does the supervision rule still apply?.........................................12 1.8  What happens if a cabler does not comply with CPRs? ............12 1.9  What happens if my cabling registration has expired? ..............13 1.10 What happens if I change my postal address?..........................13 

2  Network boundary ............................................................................. 14

2.1  The network boundary ................................................................14 2.2  Jumperable main distribution frames .........................................142.3  Non-jumperable main distribution frames ..................................162.4  Network boundary sockets.........................................................17

3  Regulations ....................................................................................... 20 3.1  Standards AS/ACIF S008 and AS/ACIF S009..........................20 3.2  Labelling cabling product (including cable) and customer 

equipment...................................................................................21 3.3  What is the Labelling Notice?.....................................................22 3.4  The A-Tick compliance label ......................................................23 3.5   Alternative compliance scheme .................................................24 3.6

 Regulations prior to July 1997....................................................26

 4  Line links between distinct places..................................................... 28 

4.1  Supply to the public....................................................................28 4.2  Network units..............................................................................28 4.3  Distinct place..............................................................................28 4.4  Immediate circle .........................................................................29 4.5   Approvals ...................................................................................29 4.6  Use of existing infrastructure......................................................29 4.7  Who can install line links? ..........................................................29 4.8  Examples of line link installations...............................................30 

5  Pre-existing cabling........................................................................... 33 5.1  Compliance requirements for pre-existing cabling.....................33 

6  Compliance ....................................................................................... 34 

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6.1   ACMA inspections and audits ....................................................34 7  How can I obtain a cabling registration?........................................... 36 

7.1  Training for a Registered Cabler................................................36 7.2  How is my cabling experience assessed? .................................36 7.3  Where can I get information on training? ...................................37 7.4  Where can I get my overseas qualifications assessed? ............37 

8  Industry contacts............................................................................... 38 8.1   Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) ........38 8.2  Standards Australia....................................................................39 8.3  Registrars ...................................................................................40 8.4  National Industry Training Advisory Bodies ...............................41 8.5  Other industry contacts ..............................................................42 

9  Forms................................................................................................ 43

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