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  1. Entrance conduit and main terminal panel sizes for network services in buildings shall be utilized for TELUS Communications Inc. services only and sized as follows:
No. of Units U/G Entrance Aerial Entrance
5-25 50 (2") 32 (1-1/4" min)
26-50 50 (2") 38 (1-1/2" min)
     
51-100 100 (4") 50 (2" min)
Greater than 100 - Dependant on cable requirement. (To be stipulated by TELUS Communications Inc.)

 Main Terminal Panel

  METAL CABINET
INSIDE/OUTSIDE
c/w 19mm Mount Backboard
PLYWOOD BACKBOARD
INSIDE MOUNT
No. of Units Width Length Depth Width Length Depth
3-12 610mm (24") 610mm (24") 152mm (6") 610mm (24") 610mm (24") 19mm (3/4")
13-25 610mm (24") 915mm (36") 152mm (6") 762mm (30") 915mm (36") 19mm (3/4")
26-50 915mm (36") 915mm (36") 152mm (6") 1220mm (48") 1220mm (48") 19mm (3/4")
51-100 1220mm (48") 915mm (36") 152mm (6") 1220mm (48") 1220mm (48") 19mm (3/4")
  1. For buildings with more than 100 units where a self contained terminal room is required, the size of the room is dependent on the total number of units and the percentage of business occupancy.  The room size will then be specified by TELUS Communications Inc.
  2. Conduit, manholes and pedestals required on private property for the distribution of network communication facilities in townhouse, row housing, condominium and apartment developments shall be of a design approved by TELUS Communications Inc.  For individual project requirements, contact you local BICS consultant.
  3. The following data may be used as a guide in determining the type and size of common requirements for a specified project.
ITEM TYPE SIZE
Main Duct Runs Between Access Points. (Manholes or Pull Boxes) Rigid PVC or DBII
CSA B 196.3 or 196.1 Spec
100mm
Entrance Duct to Building Panel Rigid PVC or DBII
CSA B 196.3 or 196.1 Spec
50mm and 100mm
Pull Box Over 100 Lines Concrete
TELUS Communications Inc.
Spec PB-1
(W x L x D)
1.22m x 1.22m x 1.22m
1.22m x 1.83m x 1.98m
See Note 5
Externally Mounted Building Cabinets, Fittings and Accessories CSA Weatherproof Cabinet or Approved Equivalent (Refer to Item #1)
Ground at Network Interface Copper Insulated No. 6 insulated A.W.G. or Larger as Specified by TELUS Communications Inc.

Note:
Electrical metallic tubing (E.M.T.) Metallic flexible conduit and polyethylene tubing  (Corlon, etc.) are not approved for network underground services.

  1. Specifications for pull boxes and manholes may be obtained from your local TELUS Communications Inc. BICS consultant.
  2. TELUS Communications Inc. BICS should be contacted at the preplanning stage to discuss all conduit requirements.
  3. Entrance duct(s) to extend within 1m (3') of building panel.
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Revision Date 2002-01-16
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