The installation, documentation, and maintenance of structured cabling systems used by the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, Information Technology Division. The goal is to ensure consistency, performance, scalability, and ease of support. 4.1 Horizontal Cabling • Minimum Category: Cat6 (Cat6A preferred for futureproofing) • Standard: T568B • Max Cable Length: 90 meters (295 feet), plus 10 meters (33 feet) patch cables • Cable Type: UTP (use shielded where EMI is present) • Service Loop: minimum 20-foot service loop in the ceiling at the station, and 10-foot loop in the wiring closet, provided the total does not exceed 295 feet. • Color Coding Standard: • Bend Radius: o UTP: 4x cable diameter (approx. 1 inch for Cat6) o Shielded: 8x cable diameter • Support Spacing: o Per ANSI/TIA-568 Series: All Category 6 UTP cables shall be installed in JHooks and/or cable trays with a max of 1.5 meters (5 feet) between supports o Inside data / electrical closets Panduit Ladder racks are to be used. o Outdoor Cat6 runs and any exposed cabling must be in EMT conduit. • Wall Penetrations: o If installation requires the need to penetrate a wall, that penetration must be sleeved, in conduit, use Unistrut, and Unistrut straps. o If installation requires penetrating a fire rated wall, fire caulk must be used.
