SMART BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Network and Integration

Topic

Integrated Systems

Question #

N1.3 Network Extensibility

Question

Are there adequate provisions in place for future IP technology additions, including network switch port availability or wireless networks?

Applicability

Applicable to All Buildings

Answer

Yes or No or Partial

Description

Providing expandable network infrastructure future-proofs the site against future tenant needs or operational infrastructure requirements

Requirements

  1. Provide network infrastructure that allows adding port counts to increase port density
  2. Provide provision for 5G connectivity

Documentation

  • Compliance Registers
  • Use case — Benefits Realization Report
  • Integrations Report
  • Sensor markups/drawings/as-built drawings

Lead

Other Notes

Scoring

Yes – 4/4, No – 0/4, Partial – 2/4

Scoring Notes

Full points awarded if all items above are met, partial points awarded if one item is met

Verification