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Technical Information

You can access technical information from the ACMA website:

http://www.acma.gov.au/ACMAINTER.65672:STANDARD::pc=PC_2460

or by sending an email to ccat@acma.gov.au or by calling 1300 850 115

Authority to Alter (A2A)

Below is an article that was produced by ACMA regarding the new Telstra A2A. This article is intended as a guide only and the information should not be relied on as legal advice or regarded as a substitute for legal advice in individual cases.

Good news for fire alarm and security system installers

Ever had difficulty installing a mode 3 socket for a fire alarm or security system in a residential home or small office? Well Telstra has made provisions for registered cablers to install a mode 3 socket on the carrier side of the first socket in certain circumstances.

Telstra has issued a specification, 012882, to authorise registered cabling providers to alter certain Telstra facilities in residential dwellings under specified conditions. Telstra Specification 012882 only applies where the network boundary point is the first outlet. This includes small business premises having the same cabling characteristics as a normal home. Authorised alterations are generally limited to the cabling inside the building.

For an explanation of network boundary point and first outlet, refer to:
http://www.telstra.com/countrywide/smartcommunity > My Builder > Building Cabling > General Cabling Information.

The acronym A2A stands for Authority to Alter and is used to describe Telstra's specification entitled Alteration of Telstra facilities in Residential Buildings ? Information for cabling providers. Because Telstra is responsible for maintaining service to the first outlet (ie. to the network boundary point, which remains at the first outlet under A2A), Telstra requires the cabling provider to maintain Telstra?s cabling standards up to, and including, the first outlet by using only Telstra-approved products and Telstra-approved cabling practices.

Telstra's A2A specification #012882 can be down-loaded from the Telstra web site at:

http://www.telstra.com/countrywide/smartcommunity > My Builder > Telstra Specifications > Authorisation to Alter.

The authorised activities that allow security cabling providers to alter the lead in after the building entry point and on the carrier side of the first existing socket are listed in section 3.3 (b), (e) and (f). The diagrams that show fire alarm and security cablers how to alter cabling to suit their needs are contained in section 8.4 and 8.5.

If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact Telstra on (07) 3887 5012.

Please note: This article is intended as a guide only and the information should not be relied on as legal advice or regarded as a substitute for legal advice in individual cases.

AS/ACIF S009 Updated

The new technical standard AS/ACIF S009 is now available. To view the media release from ACMA click here

The full detail of changes to the wiring rules are available at the ACIF web site http://www.acif.org.au/documents_and_lists/standards/S009_2006

SpamMATTERS ? What is it?

SpamMATTERS is a free system designed to report spam to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). ACMA is responsible for enforcing Australia's anti-spam law, the Spam Act 2003.

Once email users have installed the SpamMATTERS button (a ?plug-in? to either Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Outlook Express), they can simultaneously delete spam and report it to ACMA with just one keystroke or click of their mouse. Spam reported using the tool will aid ACMA?s forensic analysis of spam and ability to track down spammers. These reports will enable ACMA to take enforcement action against Australian spammers and advise overseas countries of spammers operating in their jurisdiction. ACMA is making the SpamMATTERS button available to all Australian citizens and residents of Australia and its territories.

For more information, or to download and install the free tool, click visit http://www.spam.acma.gov.au/.

Are you happy with the standard of cabling work being carried out?

In association with ACMA and other registrars, TITAB is encouraging cablers to report on non-compliant cabling. Of course honest mistakes are not included. The real targets are the "cowboy" elements. To download the complaints form please click here

Proposed Skills Maintenance Program (SMP)

Click here to download the SMP document that was presented for comment late last year.

The code seeks to put in place consistent, industry-wide arrangements for the recognition of cablers, who participate in a voluntary SMP.

As at July 2006, there are still some legal and assessor role responsibility issues under consideration by ACMA that are holding up further activity.

Kevin Fothergill
TITAB Registrar & CIC Chair