TIA Standards Development Overview of the TIA Standards Development Process Standards projects and technical documents at TIA are formulated according to the guidelines established in the TIA Engineering Manual. A potential project is initiated by a technical contribution to one of the Engineering Committees or Subcommittees. The purpose of this ballot is to identify any unresolved issues and to establish consensus within the formulating group.
Every effort is made to resolve comments received.
During this phase of the standards-making process, the draft of the document is not released to the general public. The purpose is to obtain industry consensus. During the balloting period, any interested party may cast their vote. It is not necessary to be a TIA member. Every attempt is made to resolve comments received at this phase of balloting.