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In line with technological advancements and evolving connectivity requirements, significant modifications have been made to the section on ICT installations in buildings, in this version of the Code. These updates aim to address current demands for faster data transfer rates, advanced wireless standards, and improved maintenance protocols to ensure robust and reliable ICT infrastructure. The significant changes incorporated in this revision include:
a) The table on balanced twisted-pair cabling channel performance is updated to reflect maximum data transfer rates, aligning with present-day bandwidth demands and ensuring future readiness.
b) A new provision on meshed bonded networks, which provide enhanced immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and are recommended for environments with high-density ICT equipment, in 4.1.1. |
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c) A new informative A-6 includes an overview of In-building solutions (IBS), including distributed antenna systems (DAS), leaky feeder cables, and small cells, to enhance indoor wireless connectivity in areas with weak signals. It also includes key considerations such as coverage requirements, interference management, capacity planning, and aesthetic integration to ensure seamless indoor mobile connectivity.
d) A new informative Annex B on street furniture that highlights the use of streetlights, utility poles, bus stops, traffic signals, etc to support ICT infrastructure, in Annex B. |