Building Wiring Installation Standards Installation Standards Planning Wiring installation is to be specifically addressed during building surveys, design reviews, information technology planning, and implementation inspections. All wiring should be placed behind walls, above ceilings, or beneath floors. Conduits should be installed from outlet boxes to the ceiling area wherever possible. When placement in walls, ceilings, or floors is not possible, wire runs should be vertical or horizontal only and be placed in conduit, traps, or channels colored to match the wall or ceiling. Suspended Ceilings Cabling is not to be laid on top of suspended ceiling panels that may be lifted for access to other equipment.
Permanent installation is secured to ceiling support rods.
All wire runs are to be supported by permanently attached supports at intervals close enough to ensure no visible sag. All equipment attached to walls must be secured properly. All penetrations of fire walls are to be properly and completely sealed with nonflammable material. Cabling All cabling is to be cut to fit. Excessive lengths of cable between units is unacceptable.