BICSI Areas of Standardization
Areas of Standardization
The BICSI International Standards Program creates standards for all areas of ICT. Given the breadth of the ICT industry, areas of standardization can be grouped within focus areas, where one or more subcommittees perform the work to develop and approve standards content.
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Select your area of interest below to read more about the BICSI Areas of Standardization.
Areas of Standardization
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Building Systems
BICSI Standards for Building Systems
Building systems encompasses the numerous systems within a building that utilize network and data systems. These systems are often used within IP-enabled solutions, smart or intelligent buildings, and IoT applications.
Intelligent Building Working Group
Leadership
Chair: Sal Bonetto, RCDD
Vice Chair: Chuck Wilson, RCDD, NTS, OSP
Status: On hiatusStandards
Current Activities: None -
Data Center
BICSI Standards for Data Center
Activities within this topic include the development and maintenance of standards related to the design, implementation, assessment, and operations of data centers. These standards encompass computer rooms, computer centers, and web hosting centers and may include additional information and systems applicable to other aspects of data centers, including building, mechanical and electrical infrastructure, and other building systems used within the data center environment.
Working Groups Within Data Centers
Data Center Design
Leadership
Chair: Jonathan Jew
Vice Chair: John Kacperski, RCDD, OSPStatus: On Hiatus
Data Center Operations
Leadership
Chair: Phil Isaak, RCDD, DCDC
Vice Chair: Rui Takei, RCDD, DCDCStatus: On Hiatus
Standards
ANSI/BICSI 002-2024, Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices
ANSI/BICSI 009-2024, Data Center Operations and Maintenance Best Practices
Current Activities: None -
General
BICSI Standards for General BIM
Standards within the general category focus on subjects that are applicable to a broad range of subjects within ICT design, implementation, or installation.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Subcommittee
Leadership
Chair: David Pomierski
Vice Chair: David WellsStatus: On hiatus
Standards
Current Activities: None at this time. -
Installation
BICSI Standards for Installation
Activities within installation focus on requirements, methods, and best practices related to the installation of ICT cabling and related infrastructure.
ICT Installation Subcommittee
Leadership
Chair: Charles Wilson
Vice Chair: Christopher Harrell
Secretary: Robert FaberStatus: Active
Standards
Current Activities: Revision of all N-series standards started January 2026 -
OSP
BICSI Standards for Outside Plant (OSP) Design
This area covers all aspects of the cabling and pathways used within ICT and telecommunications OSP. Current focus is on the methods and practices used within aerial, direct-buried, and underground pathways as related to the construction and installation of OSP cabling and infrastructure.
OSP Construction and Installation Subcommittee
Leadership
Chair: Bob Hertling
Vice Chair: John RomanskiStatus: Active
Standards
Current Activities:
- D051: New standard for general aerial pathways
- D055: New standard for general underground pathways
- D056: New standard: Practices for HASB (High Air Speed Blowing)
- D057: New standard: Practices for installing cabling within OSP ducts and conduits
- D058: New standard: Practices for conduit and duct installation
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Power Facilities
BICSI Standards for Power Facilities
This area covers ICT infrastructure necessary for facilities and premises of the power utility and to support concepts, such as digital substations, optical power ground wire (OPGW), pole attachments for control networks and 5G, smart cities, field area networks (FAN), and automation.
Power Facilities Working Group
Leadership
Chair: Chris Carcanague
Vice Chair: Robert Hertling
Status: ActiveCurrent Activities: Currently drafting first standard
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Premises
BICSI Standards for Premises
Premises encompasses the design and implementation of ICT infrastructures within buildings that support specific purposes. Examples of a premise include buildings used for education, healthcare, manufacturing, transit, and performance venues.
Subcommittees Within Premises
Healthcare
Leadership
Chair: Pat Mahoney
Vice Chair: Todd TaylorStatus: On hiatus
Educational Facilities
Leadership
Chair: Jay Miller
Vice Chair: Sean FitzgeraldStatus: On hiatus
Standards
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Current Activities: On hiatus -
Transportation
BICSI Standards for Transportation
This area covers common ICT infrastructure requirements and recommendations associated with transportation facilities and systems, including aviation, rail, road and highway, and maritime modes.
Transportation Facilities Working Group
Leadership
Chair: Ernest Schirmer
Vice Chair: Robert Hertling
Status: ActiveCurrent Activities: Currently drafting first standard
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Wireless Systems
BICSI Standards for Wireless Systems
As ICT infrastructure support wireless and radio connectivity, standards and related materials are developed related to the design, implementation, and installation of the applicable infrastructure. Regulatory, code, and related standards applicable to radio and wireless systems are also monitored, with relevant changes reported as needed.
Wireless Working Group
Leadership
Chair: Scott Wells, RCDD, RTPM
Vice Chair: Bree Murphy, RCDD
Status: On hiatusStandards
ANSI/BICSI 006-2020, Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Design and Implementation Best Practices
Current Activities: None at this time.
