Cat 3 cabling
This is the cabling standard followed in New Zealand.
Entry Point for Residential and Small Business Premises
If not already provided, Chorus will arrange installation of an individual lead-in cable and ETP, or a distribution point for premises requiring a larger number of connections. For residential buildings where each unit has a street frontage, the ETP location will generally be on the wall facing the street, adjacent to the entry point for electrical mains power. The ETP will be positioned a minimum of 300mm above finished ground level for underground lead-ins and on a gable end or fascia board for overhead lead-ins. For new premises, a suitable entry point location for connection of the customer's wiring should be selected. The general location is normally arranged with the developer for new sub-divisions, and is usually obvious from adjacent properties in developed areas. In cases of doubt, Chorus will provide guidance on receipt of advance application for service from the customer
Entry Point for Residential and Small Business Premises
If not already provided, Chorus will arrange installation of an individual lead-in cable and ETP, or a distribution point for premises requiring a larger number of connections. For residential buildings where each unit has a street frontage, the ETP location will generally be on the wall facing the street, adjacent to the entry point for electrical mains power. The ETP will be positioned a minimum of 300mm above finished ground level for underground lead-ins and on a gable end or fascia board for overhead lead-ins. For new premises, a suitable entry point location for connection of the customer's wiring should be selected. The general location is normally arranged with the developer for new sub-divisions, and is usually obvious from adjacent properties in developed areas. In cases of doubt, Chorus will provide guidance on receipt of advance application for service from the customer
Connection of Wiring to the Lead-in Cable
Independent of the number of jackpoints and cables installed, a single cable shall be extended from inside the premises to the location of the ETP. A 1 m tail shall be left at this point. This cable will be connected to the lead-in cable by Chorus staff.
Wiring Connection Practices
New cables shall be jointed together using only Telepermitted jackpoints or other Telepermitted terminating hardware at readily accessible indoor locations. This excludes enclosed areas used for other purposes, such as in wardrobes and cupboards. This also excludes under-floor and ceiling spaces, except where walk-in access is provided to areas developed for occupation. Cables shall enter terminating hardware enclosures only from below and effective means shall be taken to prevent water transported on or under the sheath from reaching the terminals or associated insulation and conductors. Unterminated wires must also be accommodated and the requirements for segregation from power cables observed, in meeting this requirement. The ends of cable sheaths together with unterminated wires shall be confined below and clear of the termination assembly. For surface mounting boxes, this requires cable entry at a bottom corner of the rear. For flush mounting boxes, cable entry shall be from the bottom.