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Technical Booklet M Overview
NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks. Technical Booklet M. January 2017. Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 Guidance
non-domesticcommercialindustrialPurpose and Status of Technical Booklet M
NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
This Technical Booklet, which takes effect on 1st January 2017, is one of a series that has been prepared by the Department of Finance (the Department) for the purpose of providing practical guidance
non-domesticdwellingScope of Technical Booklet M Requirements
NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
The guidance contained in this Technical Booklet relates only to the requirements of regulation 77B. The work will also have to comply with all other relevant requirements of the Building Regulations.
non-domesticdwellingMaterials and Workmanship Requirements
Regulation 23NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
Any building work which is subject to requirements imposed by Part A of the Building Regulations should be carried out in accordance with regulation 23 of those regulations. Guidance on meeting these
non-domesticdwellingWorkplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations
NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 (the Workplace Regulations) contain some requirements which affect building design. The main requirements are now covered
non-domesticDefinition of high-speed electronic communications network
NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
"High-speed electronic communications network" means an electronic communication network which is capable of delivering broadband access services at speeds of at least 30 Mbps;
non-domesticdwellingDefinition of high-speed-ready in-building physical infrastructure
NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
"High-speed-ready in-building physical infrastructure" means in-building physical infrastructure intended to host elements or enable delivery of high-speed electronic communications networks;
non-domesticdwellingDefinition of in-building physical infrastructure
NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
"In-building physical infrastructure" means physical infrastructure or installations at the end-user's location, including elements under joint ownership, intended to host wired and/or wireless access
non-domesticdwellingDefinition of major renovation works
NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
"Major renovation works" means works at the end-user's location encompassing structural modifications of the entire in-building physical infrastructure or of a significant part of it;
non-domesticdwellingDefinition of network termination point
NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
"Network termination point" means the physical point at which a subscriber is provided with access to a public communications network; in the case of networks involving switching or routing, the netwo
non-domesticdwellingDefinition of public communications network
NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
"Public communications network" means an electronic communications network used wholly or mainly for the provision of electronic communications services available to the public which support the trans
non-domesticdwellingIn-building physical infrastructure requirement for all buildings
77B(1)NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
Building work shall be carried out so as to ensure that a building is adequately equipped with a high-speed-ready in-building physical infrastructure up to the network termination points.
non-domesticdwellingIn-building physical infrastructure performance requirement
0.1NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
It is the view of the Department that the requirements of regulation 77B in Part M will be met, when a building is suitably designed and constructed to facilitate the future installation of high-speed
non-domesticdwellingsflatsScope of in-building physical infrastructure guidance
0.2NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
The guidance in Section 2 is concerned with ensuring adequate in-building physical infrastructure is provided up to the network termination points. The in-building physical infrastructure should facil
non-domesticdwellingsflatsDefinitions
1.1NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
In this Technical Booklet the following definitions apply – Access point — has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 77A in Part M of the Building Regulations. Flat — has the meaning assigned to it
non-domesticdwellingflatsApplication and Scope
1.2, 1.3NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
The guidance in this Technical Booklet relates to the requirements of regulation 77B. Regulation 77B(1) applies to all buildings and Regulation 77B(2) applies to multi-dwelling buildings. Regulation 7
non-domesticdwellingflatsruralRegulation 77B Requirements for High-Speed Ready In-Building Physical Infrastructure
2.1NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
Regulation 77B(1) requires high-speed-ready in-building physical infrastructure from the access point, at which service providers gain access to the infrastructure, up to the network termination point
non-domesticdwellingflatsBuilding Access Point Location
2.3NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
Building access points should be suitably located so that service providers in the area can readily access them.
dwellingnon-domesticflatsNetwork Termination Point Location
2.4NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
A suitable location for at least one network termination point should be identified for each dwelling and each separate unit within a building.
dwellingflatsnon-domesticIn-Building Physical Infrastructure Design
2.5NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
Suitable physical infrastructure should be provided to connect each network termination point to the appropriate access point. The type, size and routing of ducting or cable tray should be designed to
dwellingnon-domesticflatsSingle Unit Building Physical Infrastructure Arrangement
2.6NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
A possible arrangement for the physical infrastructure for a single unit building is shown in Diagram 2.1 and is applicable both to dwellings and buildings other than dwellings. A simple through-wall
dwellingnon-domesticIn-Building Physical Infrastructure for Single Unit Buildings
Diagram 2.1NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
Diagram 2.1 Possible arrangement of in-building physical infrastructure for a single unit building Components shown: - Access point - Network termination point - Terminal chamber - Service duct (see
non-domesticsite-planningexternal-spaceIn-building physical infrastructure for non-dwelling units
2.8NI-wide·Technical Booklet M Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Communications Networks
In-building physical infrastructure to individual units other than dwellings should also be provided. Such in-building physical infrastructure may use a common access point where it provides adequate
non-domestic