22 CAR § 111-1402. Planning requirements

(a) The following types of cabling projects are not considered capital improvements and are not subject to this policy: (1) Cabling between components of a system which is routed exposed in the space and passes between components, i.e., cabling between the computer and peripherals on the workstation; (2) Cabling routed exposed in the space between the system component and the network connection, i.e., the telephone or computer on the workstation and the network outlet in the wall, floor, or ceiling; and (3) Cabling routed exposed in the space between system components for television, radio, and satellite broadcast or audio/visual systems. (b) All other cabling projects, including the systems above when routed concealed or in conduit, are considered capital improvements subject to federal and state laws and rules. (c)(1) All cabling projects contracted independently or that are part of a larger project which exceed the amounts established in Arkansas Code § 22-9-101 shall have the plans and specifications prepared by a registered professional engineer licensed to practice in Arkansas. (2) Conversely, for projects below the limit set forth in Arkansas Code § 22-9-101 requiring the involvement of a professional engineer, the plans and specifications shall comply with all other provisions of this subchapter. (3) Nothing in this policy shall prohibit departments from utilizing the service of a competent registered professional engineer for these smaller projects. (d)(1) Plans for cabling projects shall be drawn to scale not less than one-eighth inch equals one foot (1/8” = 1’-0”). (2) Scaled drawings are necessary to allow for proper quantity take-off and verification. (3) The plans shall show the location of the cable entry into the building, the location of the telecommunication room or termination board for the cable entry. (4) The plans shall show the routing of the cabling between the termination board and the individual run out. (5) Run outs shall be grouped or bundled to minimize the congestion: (A) Above ceilings; (B) Below floor; or (C) In other chase spaces. (6) A single line may be used to graphically represent multiple cables in a run. (7) Designate the quantity or types of cables in each run. (e)(1) Cabling systems should be planned with flexibility and growth in mind. (2) Systems should be segregated and labeled to avoid confusion and accidental cross connection. (3) Face plates and jacks should be color-coded to facilitate user connection of equipment to the appropriate systems. (4) In facilities where frequent reorganization of space occurs, the location of outlets should be reviewed to ensure an adequate number of outlets are installed in each space to accommodate minor reorganization without requiring a major recabling project.