Building codes are very localized typically on a county by county basis. Though typically things like wiring fall back on National Electrical Code.
Licensing for electricians is done state by state. For example, in Georgia there are a few different types of licenses. You can get general (any), general(200 amps), and low voltage (telcom, data, alarms, sound). Neighboring states will usually honor each other's licenses but that's about it. You can obtain a license by either working under a licensed electrician for 4 years or enrolling in a vo-tech class to shave a year or two. In either case you will have to pass a test.
Some areas are very picky on who installs the wiring. You may have done a perfect job, but if you aren't licensed, the inspector may make you tear it all out. Some will allow you to do some small home wiring, have it inspected, and pass code. It also depends on the inspector.
Some of the brief gotchas I've found with data cabling. -plenum rated cable (a measure of toxicity released in buring) -conduit type and grounding (cable trays in ceilings) -filling in holes running through a firewall (the orignal defn:) -avoiding zip ties and such everywhere except the network closet
I'm sure there are more. The other side of not being up to code hinders buying, selling, repairing, or insuring your home and may bring along fines.
Ditto to the parent poster. Here are some guidelines I browse occasionally. I'd have to say that if you rely on a vendor then you have compromised some security. If you don't do more research you will never be secure. Security is a process not a state.
Well to all of us nerds we know that email is not so reliable but it's still evidence. The trial is where you argue those points. Look at any case where evidence gets thrown out because of of validity. But it is still discovered. And many times discovery is enough to make someone settle. "I'll settle/pay/plead guity so I won't embarrass myself"
You can apply those arguments somewhat to memos. Someone could easily forge one or one could be changed while passed around. Email is an accepted form of corporate communication. If you are worried about the authenticity then keep logs. Then you start falling into documenting handling and chain of evidence.
Basically case law and legislative laws say that if you keep something you better have a policy for it in writing. Stick to the policy and you can do a good job of CYA. Just never delete anything once you enter into some civil/criminal court involvement. Some places keep appointment calendars and legal pads as part of their retention policies.
Actually you are better off with a blanket policy in writing that's enforced than a pick-and-choose policy. Who is to say what email isn't important to you might be important to the courts, SEC, FBI, etc..
If you have a blanket policy that really is enforced its a pretty good CYA defense.
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Building codes are very localized typically on a county by county basis. Though typically things like wiring fall back on National Electrical Code.
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Licensing for electricians is done state by state. For example, in Georgia there are a few different types of licenses. You can get general (any), general(200 amps), and low voltage (telcom, data, alarms, sound). Neighboring states will usually honor each other's licenses but that's about it. You can obtain a license by either working under a licensed electrician for 4 years or enrolling in a vo-tech class to shave a year or two. In either case you will have to pass a test.
Some areas are very picky on who installs the wiring. You may have done a perfect job, but if you aren't licensed, the inspector may make you tear it all out. Some will allow you to do some small home wiring, have it inspected, and pass code. It also depends on the inspector.
Some of the brief gotchas I've found with data cabling.
-plenum rated cable (a measure of toxicity released in buring)
-conduit type and grounding (cable trays in ceilings)
-filling in holes running through a firewall (the orignal defn
-avoiding zip ties and such everywhere except the network closet
I'm sure there are more. The other side of not being up to code hinders buying, selling, repairing, or insuring your home and may bring along fines.
http://csrc.nist.gov/checklists/repository/
Well to all of us nerds we know that email is not so reliable but it's still evidence. The trial is where you argue those points. Look at any case where evidence gets thrown out because of of validity. But it is still discovered. And many times discovery is enough to make someone settle. "I'll settle/pay/plead guity so I won't embarrass myself"
Basically case law and legislative laws say that if you keep something you better have a policy for it in writing. Stick to the policy and you can do a good job of CYA. Just never delete anything once you enter into some civil/criminal court involvement. Some places keep appointment calendars and legal pads as part of their retention policies.
Actually you are better off with a blanket policy in writing that's enforced than a pick-and-choose policy. Who is to say what email isn't important to you might be important to the courts, SEC, FBI, etc.. If you have a blanket policy that really is enforced its a pretty good CYA defense.