ISO/IEC 30129:2015/Amd 2:2025
(Amendment)Information technology - Telecommunications bonding networks for buildings and other structures - Amendment 2
Information technology - Telecommunications bonding networks for buildings and other structures - Amendment 2
Titre manque — Amendement 2
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 17-Jul-2025
- Technical Committee
- ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25 - Interconnection of information technology equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 18-Jul-2025
- Due Date
- 16-Jan-2027
- Completion Date
- 18-Jul-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Jul-2025
Overview
ISO/IEC 30129:2015/Amd 2:2025 is an amendment to the internationally recognized standard on telecommunications bonding networks for buildings and other structures. Developed by ISO and IEC’s Joint Technical Committee 1 (JTC 1), this amendment provides updated requirements and recommendations for the design and installation of bonding connections in constructions or refurbishments where information or telecommunications technology equipment is deployed.
The primary objectives of this standard are to:
- Minimize DC and AC potential differences in telecommunications networks caused by electromagnetic disturbances and power transients.
- Ensure a reliable signal reference that improves immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
This amendment replaces earlier references with updated standards, adds new bonding network definitions, revises installation requirements, and enhances guidance on bonding network types and performance.
Key Topics
1. Bonding Network Types:
The amendment identifies four main types of bonding networks used within buildings:
- Star
- Ring
- Local mesh
- Mesh
Each type increases in complexity and effectiveness for controlling electromagnetic interference in telecommunications systems. Detailed descriptions and requirements for these types are covered in Clauses 9 through 11 of the standard.
2. Design and Installation Requirements:
The document specifies how to design and install telecommunications bonding networks to achieve low DC contact resistance (≤100 mΩ). This includes the correct installation of bonding conductors with respect to minimum bend radius and prohibitions on coiling or doubling back cables.
3. Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB) and Primary Bonding Busbar (PBB):
The amendment provides updated guidance on the installation of main bonding elements such as TBB and PBB. It emphasizes protecting TBB conductors from mechanical damage and minimizing splices, which should be accessible and located in telecommunications spaces.
4. Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal Reference:
The bonding networks aim to reduce electromagnetic disturbances and provide a stable signal reference, essential for maintaining the operational integrity and immunity of telecommunication installations against EMI and power transients.
5. Documentation and Compliance:
The amendment stresses the importance of thorough documentation for the bonding network, including schematics, layouts, termination details, and supporting pictures. For complex installations, the use of Automated Infrastructure Management (AIM) systems compliant with ISO/IEC 18598 is recommended.
6. Adjustments to Technical References:
Updates to normative references include replacing IEC 60950-1 with IEC 62368-1 and revising citations to ISO/IEC 14763-2. These changes reflect the latest safety and installation standards for ICT equipment.
Applications
ISO/IEC 30129:2015/Amd 2:2025 is practically applied during the construction, refurbishment, or upgrading of buildings and structures where telecommunications or information technology equipment is installed. Typical application environments include:
- Commercial office buildings
- Data centers and telecommunication facilities
- Access provider premises
- Industrial and institutional buildings
The standard ensures the integrity and reliability of telecommunications networks by addressing bonding that controls electromagnetic interference and improves signal reference stability. Implementers can apply this amendment to:
- Design effective telecommunications bonding networks tailored to building requirements
- Enhance network resilience against electrical disturbances and EMI
- Comply with internationally accepted best practices and safety guidelines
- Optimize operational availability and minimize risk of telecommunications service disruption
Related Standards
ISO/IEC 30129:2015/Amd 2:2025 aligns with and references several key related standards critical for telecommunications infrastructure and safety:
- ISO/IEC 14763-2 – Provides guidelines for the planning and installation of generic cabling systems.
- ISO/IEC 18598 – Covers requirements for Automated Infrastructure Management (AIM) systems used for managing infrastructure documentation.
- ISO/IEC 11801 (all parts) – Specifies generic cabling for customer premises across various network applications.
- IEC 62368-1 – Defines safety requirements for audio, video, information, and communication technology equipment, replacing the outdated IEC 60950-1.
Together, these standards form a comprehensive framework supporting the design, safety, and maintenance of telecommunications bonding networks in modern infrastructure.
Keywords: ISO/IEC 30129 Amendment 2, telecommunications bonding networks, bonding network installation, electromagnetic interference mitigation, telecommunications infrastructure, signal reference, TBB, PBB, AIM systems, IEC 62368-1, ISO/IEC 14763-2, building telecommunications standards.
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ISO/IEC 30129
Edition 1.0 2025-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDMENT 2
Information technology - Telecommunications bonding networks for buildings
and other structures
ICS 35.200 ISBN 978-2-8327-0563-6
ISO/IEC 30129:2015-10/AMD2:2025-07(en)
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Information technology -
Telecommunications bonding networks
for buildings and other structures
AMENDMENT 2
FOREWORD
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Amendment 2 to ISO/IEC 30129:2015 has been prepared by subcommittee 25: Interconnection
of information technology equipment, of ISO/IEC joint technical committee 1: Information
technology.
The text of this Amendment is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
JTC1-SC25/3308/FDIS JTC1-SC25/3325/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this Amendment is English.
ISO/IEC 30129:2015/AMD2:2025 © ISO/IEC 2025
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, and the ISO/IEC Directives, JTC 1 Supplement
available at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs and www.iso.org/directives.
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INTRODUCTION
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
This International Standard specifies requirements and recommendations for the design and
installation of connections (bonds) between various electrically conductive elements in
buildings and other structures, during their construction or refurbishment, in which information
or telecommunications technology equipment is intended to be installed in order to
Replace Figure 1 with the following figure:
Figure 1 – Schematic relationship between ISO/IEC 30129
and other relevant standards
ISO/IEC 30129:2015/AMD2:2025 © ISO/IEC 2025
1 Scope
Replace the first paragraph including the list with the following:
This International Standard specifies requirements and recommendations for the design and
installation of connections (bonds) between various electrically conductive elements in
buildings and other structures, during their construction or refurbishment, in which information
or telecommunications technology equipment is intended to be installed in order to
a) minimise the d.c. and a.c. potential differences in telecommunications networks due to
electromagnetic disturbance, power transients, and other causes to reduce the risk of
malfunction of equipment, and
b) provide the telecommunications installation with a reliable signal reference – which
improves immunity from electromagnetic interference (EMI).
2 Normative references
Replace the IEC 60950-1 reference with the following new reference:
IEC 62368-1, Audio/video, information and
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