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UC Cable Infrastructure Forum

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One of the ways NACS works behind the scenes to improve the quality of the technology infrastructure at UCI is to foster intercampus communication and cooperation.

NACS’s Todd Strand conceived of the idea of bringing together the Cable Infrastructure Engineers from all of the UC campuses (including UC Merced). He started these discussions via email and this later lead to several telephone conference calls. Eventually, the “UC Layer One” discussion group decided to meet together, in person.

The first UC Cable Engineering Forum was held at UC Davis in October. Todd spoke at the conference about “firestopping” methodology (the methods used to seal cable and conduit penetrations in buildings in a fire-safe way that meets fire codes.) Other presentations discussed seismic planning, disaster recovery, and inventory control.

Those interested can review Todd’s and the other presentations at http://www.engineeringlayerone.com/index.html

Cabling Techs Trained

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Some of the tough jobs are those which nobody notices unless you make a mistake. Such a job is the work NACS does behind the scenes to make sure the cabling projects which bring voice and data to your office run smoothly.

NACS sponsored two days of free training on fiber and copper cable termination, fire-stopping, and bonding and grounding at UCI on December 17 and 18.

  • Corning Cabling Systems staff discussed and provided hands-on training on fiber optic cabling;
  • 3M Fire Protection Products staff spoke about fire-stopping;
  • PCC Products, Inc., staff discussed and provided hands-on training on copper termination and Nordx products;
  • Harger staff spoke about and demonstrated bonding and grounding.

Attendees included electricians from UCI’s Facilities Management department who are now equipped to do a better job in future cabling projects.