Table of Contents

PART 1: BACKGROUND Chapter 1: Residential Environment Chapter 2: Residential Structured Cabling Systems Chapter 3: Codes, Standards, and Regulations Chapter 4: Cabling Media Chapter 5: Connectors Chapter 6: Consumer Component System Integration Chapter 7: Transmission Fundamentals and Cabling Topologies Chapter 8: Electrical Protection Systems Chapter 9: Safety Chapter 10: Alternative Infrastructure Technologies Chapter 11: Other Residential System Applications and Implementations PART 2: INSTALLATION PRACTICES Chapter 12: Planning and Implementation Chapter 13: New Construction Rough-In Chapter 14: Retrofit Chapter 15: Trim-Out Finish Chapter 16: Testing and Troubleshooting PART 3: MULTI-DWELLING UNIT Chapter 17: Multi-Dwelling Unit Structured Cabling Systems Chapter 18: Multi-Dwelling Unit Structured Cabling Installation Glossary Bibliography and Resources Index

About the Author

BICSI is a not-for-profit telecommunications association that has trained over 30,000 telecom network cabling installers, planners and designers. It is a world-wide resource for technical publications, training, conferences, and registration programs. BICSI's membership spans 85 nations. Their mission statement is: Leading the telecommunications industry in the enhancement of quality services and methods around the globe by providing excellent education, promoting skill sharing, and assessing knowledge with professional registration programs.