Following are Highlights of the '569-B Standard:
Purpose:
Standardize design and construction practices for telecommunications pathways and spaces.
Provides a telecommunications support system that is adaptable to change during the life of the facility.
Scope:
Pathways and spaces in which telecommunications media are placed and terminated, including wireless.
Telecommunications pathways and spaces within and between buildings.
Commercial building design for both single and multi-tenant buildings.
Elements:
Horizontal
Backbone
Work Area
Telecommunications Room
Equipment Room
Main Terminal Space
Entrance Facility
Telecommunications Enclosures
Annex Information:
The following normative and informative annexes are provided in TIA-569-B:

Firestopping (Normative)
Additional section information (Informative)
Noise reduction guidelines (Informative)
Bibliography and references (Informative)
*ANSI approval pending.