AUSTRALIA: CUSTOMER CABLING (WIRING RULES) The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif. 96.229. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: AUSTRALIA. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2): 2. Agency responsible: AUSTEL (Australian Telecommunications Authority) Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification can be indicated if different from above: 3. Notified under Article 2.9.2. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Telecommunications Wiring Rules. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: TS 008: ``Installation Requirements for Customer Cabling (Wiring Rules)'',. 54 pages. 6. Description of content: This Technical Standard covers the requirements for installation of customer cabling, including cabling products, and the installation of outdoor cabling including underground cable. The requirements include aspects covering acceptable construction practice, the definition of authorized materials, safety, and the separation from harmful and hazardous services. 7. Objective and rationale: To ensure that installation of customer cabling and cabling products are installed correctly. 8. Relevant documents: Listed in Reference Section of standard. 9. Proposed date of adoption: Proposed date of entry into force: Late 1996. 10. Final date for comments: 3 September 1996. 11. Texts available from: National enquiry point ( ) or address and telefax number of other body: National Sales Centre, Standards Australia, PO Box 1055, STRATHFIELD NSW 2135, AUSTRALIA, Facsimile: +61 2 9746 3333, Telephone: +61 2 9746 4600. (212)

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