AT&T and Comcast underground feeds to new construction - South Florida

[RPM001]

We are building a small apartment complex consisting of 15 units split up into 3 single story buildings in Ft. Lauderdale. It's classified as commercial and not residential so all code requirements are substantially stricter.

I'm trying to find out if there is a code requirement that calls for us to run underground for AT&T telephone service and cable provider (who in this case would be Comcast/Xfinity) to each building / each unit? If so would this generally be done by the electrical contractor or by the phone / cable company? Or could this be done by future tenants directly with AT&T / Comcast if they choose to have home phone service or cable? I'm curious to learn more because the stamp/approved complete set of building plans do not mention one word about this.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[steveray]

No...There is no CODE requirement to have phone or cable....

 

[fatboy]

Any requirements to do, or not do, should be in the contract documents.

Also, check with the AHJ, they may have separate requirements, possible there is a contract with those providers that they must be installed.

 

[cda]

Sounds like either local requirement or utility requirement

My guess has to be done at time of development, maybe by an approved contractorb