13. TELEPHONE

13.1 For buildings which require provision of telephone services, detail plans shall be submitted as per the guidelines (Annex 4).

13.2 Telephone wiring to any point shall be standard 0.5 mm gauge single pair copper wire in a 25 mm PVC/Ms conduit which shall be located at least 500 mm from any electrical cable route.

13.3 A proper bridge shall be provided where electrical and telephone routes cross.

13.4 Telephone terminal points shall be at least 1500 mm above the floor level in an accessible area.

13.5 A maximum of five pairs of telephone wires shall be drawn through 25mm conduit.