Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH
6. Distribution Device (DD)
6.1 Hardware
Builders and homeowners will require hardware to terminate in-home wiring from outlets; a
means to patch or distribute smart home services through to outlets, and provide flexible
reconfiguration of such.
A distribution device (DD) is a cross-connect facility used for the termination and connection
of outlet cables, distribution device cords, and equipment cords. There is no requirement
for secondary protection at the DD.
A DD must be installed inside each home in a location that is accessible for cabling
maintenance. The location should be centralized within the home to minimize the length of
outlet cables.
Initial DD space requirements should be sized at a minimum of 450 mm (18”) width and 450
mm (18”) height. The DD should be positioned such that sufficient unobstructed clearance
will be available for some potential protrusion of equipment outside the wall surface. If the
location of DD necessitates security or physical protection, for example, if located in a
closet or a high traffic area, a cabinet is recommended. The cabinet may protrude from the
wall. Clearance is necessary to ensure access to the cabinet.
A 15A, 120 VAC nominal, non-switchable duplex electrical outlet must be provided adjacent
to the space, board or cabinet or within 0.3 m (1 ft) of the DD. The height of the electrical
outlet should be suitable for the DD and associated equipment being installed and shall be
in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code.
6.1.1 Recommended Solution
TELUS recommends the installation of an approved TELUS Structured Media Box as
the DD.
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