1. DOCUMENT SUBMITTED TO: TSSC and TC
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
TC.N.n/ X
Conference Call October 16, 17, 2007
DOCUMENT SUBMITTED TO: TSSC and TC
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Fluke Networks
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TR-42 and FO-4 Update
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2. Meetings Successful meetings September 24-28 in Palm Springs, CA
Merger of TR-42 and FO-4 on target for February 2008
Structure of “new” committee discussed
FO-4 Subcommittees may only want to meet twice a year; studying effect on quorum

3. TR-42/FO-4 Synergy
Initiative started on residential homes and communities involving TR-42.2, FO-4.2 and FO-4.3

4. Published Standards
ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard
The first of the 568-C Series approved for publication
Other 568-C Series standards will follow. (Default ballots on 568C.0 and 568-C.1 likely in February 2008.

5. Published Standards
ANSI/TIA/EIA-862, Building Automation Systems Cabling for Commercial Buildings
Reaffirmed

6. Bonding and Grounding
ANSI-J-STD-607-A, Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements For Telecommunications
Transferred responsibility from TR-41.7 to TR-42, assigned to TR-42.3
TR Working Group established for this effort
Intended to extend scope to telecomm outlet
Impact on screened/shielded cabling systems
Looking for switch manufacturer participation (e.g., Cisco, Nortel)
Close liaison with TR-41.7, ATIS NIPP

7. TR-42.3 Scope Change
TR-42.3 – Commercial Building Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces
The TR-42.3 Subcommittee develops and maintains standards for telecommunications pathways and spaces, and telecommunications bonding and grounding systems. within buildings into which cabling and equipment are placed.