RCDD · Question #32
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.
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)- B74% (17)
- C13% (3)
- D4% (1)
- E9% (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.
9.3 sq m (100 sq ft) is the standard outlet density applied to general-purpose telecommunications outlets, not to BAS devices.
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.
31 sq m (330 sq ft) does not correspond to any recognized BAS outlet density defined in TIA-862 or BICSI guidelines.
56 sq m (600 sq ft) would produce too sparse a distribution of BAS control points and does not match the standard coverage requirement.
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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