Telecom Infrastructure Documentation

Campus Telecom Standards Document

The CSU, Chico Telecom Standards document is a document that provides a cliff notes version of our campus construction specifications. This document is used primarily for projects conducted in concert with Facilities Management and/or DOC contractors.

• California State University, Chico Telecommunications Standards

Specific Topic One-sheets and Campus Reference Documents

These single-page reference documents are provided for small projects; such as conduit additions, outdoor construction, wall penetrations, or HVAC changes.

• Conduit Install Standards
• Outdoor Conduit Install Standards 
• Environmental Specs – Data Center
• Environmental Specs – Telecom Rooms

Division 27 and 28 Specifications

These telecommunications specifications are provided to contractors during larger campus projects. They comply with the TIPS documents from the CSU Chancellor's Office, and extend these standards to include specific campus requirements.

Division 27

• Section 27-00-10  - List of Division 27 Sections
• Section 27-00-00  - Communications
• Section 27-05-26  - Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems
• Section 27-05-33  - Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems
• Section 27-05-36  - Cable Trays for Communication Systems
• Section 27-05-37  - Firestopping Systems for Communications Cabling
• Section 27-05-39  - Surface Raceways for Communications Systems
• Section 27-05-43  - Underground Ducts and Raceways for Communication Systems
• Section 27-05-53  - Identification for Communications Systems
• Section 27-08-13  - Testing of Copper Cables
• Section 27-08-23  - Testing of Fiber Optic Cables
• Section 27-11-00  - Communications Equipment Room Fittings
• Section 27-11-13  - Communications Entrance Protection
• Section 27-11-16  - Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and Enclosures
• Section 27-11-19  - Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels
• Section 27-11-20  - Communications Fiber Cabinets, Adapters, and Connectors
• Section 27-11-23  - Communications Cable Management and Ladder Rack
• Section 27-13-13  - Communications Copper Backbone Cabling
• Section 27-13-14  - Communications Copper OSP Cabling
• Section 27-13-23  - Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling
• Section 27-13-24  - Communications Optical Fiber OSP Cabling
• Section 27-15-13  - Copper Station Cables
• Section 27-15-14  - Audio-Visual Station Cables
• Section 27-15-23  - Fiber Optic Station Cables
• Section 27-15-43  - Communications Faceplates and Modules
• Section 27-16-19  - Communications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross Connect Wire
• Section 27-32-26  - Emergency Telephones
• Section 27 Appendix A - Campus Taxonomy
  
• Section 27 Appendix B  - Labeling Examples

Division 28

• Section 28-23-00  - Video Safety Systems

Chancellor's Office Telecommunications Infrastructure Planning Standards (TIPS) Document

The TIPS Document provides general telecommunications standards from the CSU Chancellor's Office to all 23 CSU Campuses. This document provides standards that form a baseline, and our local requirements take over from that point.

• TIP Standards v5.1 (2022) 
• TIP Standards v5.1 Appendix A - Telecom Symbols

Links to Campus Facility Information

These links are documents, plans, and maps to help locate and classify campus facilities and locations.

• Telecommunications Asset Management (Login Required)
• Campus Floorplans (Login Required)
• Campus Parking Lot Maps
• FacilitiesLink
• Classroom Equipment Information

Contact Information

For information on the content of this page, e-mail Mark Sivertsen (msivertsen@csuchico.edu).