Section ‘Chapter 5: Horizontal Distribution Systems Sizing Considerations, continued Cable Diameter ‘The ITS distribution designer should consider the actual diameter of the telecommunications cables before determining pathway size requirements. When cable diameters are not known, the [TS distribution designer should plan based on worst-case modeling and future considerations to avoid under sizing the cabling pathways. Pathway capacity Most pathways are provided with design guidelines, including fill factors from the manufacturer: Different types of pathways may offer unique requirements, NOTE: Since some local codes specify the pathway fill factors, check all applicable codes, standards, regulations, and AHJ rulings before selecting a type of pathway. Other Pathway System Considerations Telecommunications Outlets/Connectors ‘Telecommunications outletconnector boxes shall be used in fire-rated wall installations and shall be frestopped appropriately. Low-voltage mounting brackets (eg., mud ring, plaster ring, square-drawn cover, box eliminator) may be used where the wall isnot fire rated and are typically used for work associated with MACS. Telecommunications outle/connector boxes installed in drywall, plaster, or concrete block Wall are available in an array of shapes and sizes. The size of each telecommunications outlet ‘connector box shall be ofa size that is adequate to accommodate the type and density of cabling to be installed, Telecommunications outlet/connector boxes should not be placed back to back to serve ——————EEEE Cover Plates Suitable cover plates should be provided for all telecommunications outle’connector boxes. Cover plates for wall-mounted telecommunications outlets/eonnectors shall be designed to fit the device they are being mounted on, Mounting Telecommunications Outlets/Connectors ‘When mounting telecommunications outlets/connectors, the guidelines ofall applicable codes, standards, regulations, and AHI rulings should be followed. Some codes specify {elecommunications outlevconnector access area, which includes minimum and maximum height above finished floor (AFF) and side reach, ‘To provide uniform appearance and accessibility inthe work area, telecommunications outlet boxes should be mounted atthe same height asthe outlet boxes that provide electrical power S201 sree 555 "TMM, 13th edition