Fire & Security
Fire, Security & Data Technician
Registration
The introduction of the Cabling Provider Rules (CPRs) has
changed the obligations for technicians undertaking cabling work on
fire protection, security and data/computer systems. Technicians
must register in order to undertake cabling work. This is a legal
requirement set by the Australian Communications & Media
Authority (ACMA).
Through the introduction of the Telecommunications Cabling
Provider Rules 2000 (CPRs), the ACMA has placed new obligations on
technicians working with fire, security and data/communications
systems. Those registering through FPA Australia will receive
material providing guidance on how to ensure that they meet their
legal obligations. The latest version of the CPRs can be
found here: Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2014
(CPRs).
Click
here to view the types of registration available.
Click
here to obtain information about applying and to download
an application form.
Click
here to find out about the background to the Cabling
Provider Rules (CPRs).
Click
here to search FPA Australia's database of registered
cablers.
AUSTRALIAN STANDARD AS/CA S009:2020 - Installation
requirements for customer cabling (Wiring rules)
Publication date: 20 August 2020
This Standard applies to the installation and maintenance of
fixed or concealed cabling or equipment that is connected, or is
intended to be connected, to a telecommunications network,
including any cord or cordage, or that part of any cord or cordage,
that is connected as fixed or concealed cabling.
This Standard does not apply to-
- any electrical power cabling whose primary function is the
distribution of AC mains supply, and which is connected to an AC
mains supply, but which may also carry telecommunications signals
as a secondary function as long as the telecommunications signals
originate from the power network or are injected into the power
cabling via a compliant interface device;
- any cabling used for the connection or distribution of
broadcasting services, as defined in the Broadcasting Services Act
1992, that are supplied to the end-user by means of transmission
through free air to a receiving radio, television or satellite
antenna whether or not such cabling is connected to receiving
equipment that is connected to a carrier's or carriage service
provider's telecommunications network (e.g. via an Ethernet port);
and
- any cabling on the carrier's side of the network boundary
whether or not such cabling is located in customer premises, e.g.
lead-in cabling.
This Standard comes into effect on publication on 20 August
2020. AS/CA S009:2020 continues to remain in effect for up to
eighteen months after publication of AS/CA S009:2020. AS/CA
S009:2013 can be downloaded
here.
The approved Standard is available on the Communications Alliance website.
The new Standard came into force from 20 August 2020.
Cabling Contact Information
ACMA - Tel: 1300 850
115, Website: www.acma.gov.au
Standards Australia - Website: www.standards.com.au
Telstra high load passage - Tel: 07 3013 2607