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Be sure your integrated systems are safe! Visit CCCA’s booth #5049 to learn about the growing problem of counterfeit networking cables, their fire safety and performance implications, and how to spot and avoid them. Networking technology safeguards must be applied to AV applications that run on the network. CCCA, a non-profit organization, has important safety and performance information for installation technicians, field engineers, project managers, integrators, AV designers, and technology managers.
BICSI ICT Forum Presentations
Topic: Serious Fire Safety Implications of Counterfeit Communications Cables
August 15, 2019: Johnstown, PA Todd Harpel - BerkTek, Speaker
August 22, 2019: Raleigh, NC Dave Kiddoo, CCCA Speaker
August 29, 2019: Everett, WA Dave Kiddoo, CCCA, Speaker
CCCA Executive Director, David Kiddoo, highlights the association - what types of companies are members and some of the organization's goals.
Watch presentation and videos from BICSI General Session - February 6, 2018. .BICSI asks for your email address to access the video, then just click on the BICSI ad and you'll be at the video.
Cable Fire Test Video
CCCA conducted fire tests at Underwriters Laboratories (UL), comparing counterfeit communications cable to compliant cable. Watch the dramatic results!
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How to Specify Safe, Performing Patch Cords
For anyone who purchases patch cords, here’s a quick reference of what to put in your procurement contract! When specifying this UL 3992 verification program from your Supplier, you can be assured of the performance of your patch cords!
What to Specify
Raising the Bar on Patch Cord Performance in the Real World
Presentation Video by Randy Ivans of UL
UL Launches Data Center Reliability and Safety Certification Program
A new program to certify the reliability of data centers is now available. The program from UL and ESD Consulting helps mitigate risk for critical business infrastructure through the new UL 3223 Standard.
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Dave Kiddoo, explaining CCCA's Good Cable - Bad Cable display at InfoComm 2018.
TIA Announces Sustainability Standard for In-building Technology Sytems.
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2 Simple Ways to Comply with 2017 NEC
As the number of applications utilizing Power over Ethernet (PoE) technologies continues to grow, 4-pair cables are increasingly being used to transmit both data and power, adding new dimensions to cabling performance and safety requirements.
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2017 NFPA Codes & Standards - News Flash
The National Fire Protection Association has published the 2017 National Electrical Code® (NEC®), along with NFPA 75, Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment. CCCA has summarized several changes that are important to the communications cable industry.
2017 NFPA NEC 75 CCCA Summary
International Effort to Stop Counterfeit and Non-compliant Cables
CCCA research and activities were presented to the European Union (EU), world law enforcement and customs officials – Europol, Interpol and World Customs Organization.
Buyer Beware! Verify, BEFORE you buy!
UL warns of potentially hazardous communications cable
(Release 17PN-13)
UL Public Notice
UL warns of potentially hazardous communications cables (Releases 15PN-01, 15PN-03 and 15PN-04)
UL Public Notice
UL warns of potentially hazardous communications cable (Release 14PN-08)
UL Public Notice
Actual Case Encounter with Counterfeit Cable Certification
CCCA is raising the alarm again and cautioning by citing real-life failures with copper clad aluminum (CCA) communication cables offered by low cost, online suppliers.
Press Release
The Dangers of Cutting Corners
Inside Networks features expert commentary on copper clad aluminum issues.
Article PDF
Wire & Cable Technology International publishes "Potential Liability for Contractors Installing or Manufacturers Marketing Falsely Labeled Copper Clad Aluminum" white paper.
White Paper Article PDF
Cabling the Data Center - Follow the evolving discussion on evaluating structured cabling (SCS) and Top of Rack configurations.
Written to aid end-users, design professionals, and contractors.
White Paper
Free on-demand Webcast
SCS vs. Top of Rack - Mission Critical Article
In fat-tree switch fabric architecture - CI&M Article
Non-Compliant & Counterfeit Cable: A Risk Too Real to Ignore
BICSI’s ICT Today discusses how staying informed and maintaining a degree of due diligence can make or break your reputation in this industry. Includes case studies of real encounters with counterfeit cable.
Non-Compliant Cable Article in ICT Today
CABA’s iHome and Buildings addresses the safety, performance and liability risks associated with compliance.