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The standard floor space coverage area for each building automation system (BAS) is a BAS outlet or device for every ________ of floor space.

The correct answer is B. 23 sq m (250 sq ft). This question tests knowledge of the standard building automation system (BAS) outlet density specified in ANSI/TIA-862 for typical floor space coverage.

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Question

The standard floor space coverage area for each building automation system (BAS) is a BAS outlet or device for every ________ of floor space.

Options

  • A9.3 sq m (100 sq ft)
  • B23 sq m (250 sq ft)
  • C31 sq m (330 sq ft)
  • D56 sq m (600 sq ft)
  • E84 sq m (904 sq ft)

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • B
    74% (17)
  • C
    13% (3)
  • D
    4% (1)
  • E
    9% (2)

Why each option

This question tests knowledge of the standard building automation system (BAS) outlet density specified in ANSI/TIA-862 for typical floor space coverage.

A9.3 sq m (100 sq ft)

9.3 sq m (100 sq ft) is the standard outlet density applied to general-purpose telecommunications outlets, not to BAS devices.

B23 sq m (250 sq ft)Correct

ANSI/TIA-862 (Building Automation Systems Cabling) specifies one BAS outlet or device per 23 sq m (250 sq ft) of floor space as the standard coverage density. This ratio is intended to ensure adequate distribution of sensors, actuators, and control nodes throughout a facility to support HVAC, lighting, and other automated building systems.

C31 sq m (330 sq ft)

31 sq m (330 sq ft) does not correspond to any recognized BAS outlet density defined in TIA-862 or BICSI guidelines.

D56 sq m (600 sq ft)

56 sq m (600 sq ft) would produce too sparse a distribution of BAS control points and does not match the standard coverage requirement.

E84 sq m (904 sq ft)

84 sq m (904 sq ft) far exceeds the standard coverage area per BAS device and is not recognized in any structured cabling standard for building automation.

Concept tested: BAS outlet density standard per ANSI/TIA-862

Source: https://tiaonline.org/what-we-do/standards/tia-862/

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