The guidelines outlined in this document cover issues relating to the funding, division of responsibility and program statement requirements for telecommunications installations in new and remodeled space. Telecommunications encompasses all forms of information transport and processing, not just the traditional concerns for voice-only systems. Voice, data, video, control and audio, to name some, are all telecommunications ingredients of a modern building. The method and source of funding of telecommunications facilities for new and remodeled spaces parallel, for the most part, those for other utility systems.
Departments are responsible for the funding of the equipment.
The department may request that funds be included in the project for station equipment as part of a request for equipment funds. The building or remodeling project should include funds for all telecommunication distribution facilities required within the building. C. Funds to provide telecommunication distribution facilities to the building from an appropriate telecommunication node site should be included in a special Utilities Expansion Project if such a request is prepared. Otherwise, funding should be included in the building or remodeling project to provide for the extension of required cable media and lateral infrastructure to the project, determined by the individual needs for that particular building. Backbone infrastructure, and cable media reinforcement beyond the needs of a given building is subject to funding from CCSO s Reserve Fund for Campus Distribution System growth.