Commercial Electrical
Data Cabling
in Vancouver, WA
Wi-Fi gets all the attention, but the cables behind your walls are what actually run your network. Every access point, every switch, every VoIP phone, every security camera connects back to a structured cabling system. If that system is a mess of tangled Cat5 from 2005 with no labeling and no documentation, you're going to have problems. Newman Electric installs structured data cabling for commercial buildings across Vancouver, WA. Cat6, Cat6a, fiber. Ryan coordinates with your IT team and gets the cable where it needs to go.
Data Cabling Services
What Newman Electric Installs
Different buildings need different cable types. Newman Electric installs all of them and helps you figure out which one fits your situation.
Cat6 handles 10 Gbps up to 55 meters and 1 Gbps up to the full 100-meter spec. For most offices in Vancouver, WA, Cat6 is the right call. It supports your VoIP phones, workstations, access points, and IP cameras without overbuilding. Newman Electric pulls Cat6 plenum-rated cable in commercial spaces and terminates every drop to TIA-568 standards.
Best for: offices, small businesses, retail POS, VoIP
Cat6a supports 10 Gbps at the full 100-meter distance. If you have a larger building, run data-heavy applications, or want to future-proof your infrastructure, Cat6a is the better investment. The cable is thicker and heavier than Cat6, which means conduit and pathway planning matters more. Newman Electric handles the routing and support so the cable runs clean.
Best for: multi-story buildings, healthcare, large offices, data-heavy apps
Fiber optic cable carries data over longer distances without signal loss and is immune to electromagnetic interference. Newman Electric installs single-mode and multi-mode fiber for backbone connections between buildings, between floors, and from the demarc to the MDF. If your building gets fiber internet service, we run the cable from the provider's handoff to your network equipment.
Best for: building-to-building links, backbone runs, ISP handoffs
Security cameras, access control, intercom systems, and AV equipment all run on low-voltage cabling. Newman Electric pulls the cable, installs the jacks or connectors, and coordinates with your security or AV installer. We label everything and provide documentation so your installer knows exactly which cable goes where.
Best for: security systems, access control, intercoms, conference rooms
Our Process
How Newman Electric Does Data Cabling
Data cabling is not the same as pulling Romex through a house. It's a different skill set. Cable paths need to follow TIA standards, stay away from electrical interference, and land at a patch panel that's organized and labeled. Newman Electric treats every data cabling project in Vancouver, WA like the infrastructure it is.
Site Walk & Cable Plan
Ryan meets with you and your IT person to figure out how many drops you need, where they go, and what cable type fits the job. Newman Electric maps out the cable routes, identifies where the MDF and any IDFs will be, and accounts for ceiling type, fire stops, and pathway obstructions.
Pull, Terminate & Test
The crew pulls cable through ceiling spaces, conduit, and cable trays. Every cable gets terminated at both ends to TIA-568 standards, dressed into the patch panel, and labeled with a consistent naming scheme. Newman Electric tests every single drop with a cable certifier to verify it meets Cat6 or Cat6a performance specs.
Document & Hand Off
You get a labeled patch panel, a cable map showing every drop location, and test results for every run. Newman Electric hands the documentation to your IT team so they can plug in switches and get the network online. If you need additional drops later, the documentation makes it easy to expand.
Standards & Codes
Data Cabling Standards in Washington
Data cabling has its own set of standards separate from the electrical code. Newman Electric follows both.
TIA-568: Structured Cabling
The TIA-568 standard governs how commercial data cabling is installed, terminated, and tested. It specifies cable categories, connector types, bend radius limits, and testing requirements. Newman Electric terminates every drop to TIA-568 standards and certifies each run. This matters because your network gear expects cables that meet spec. A cable that passes a continuity test but fails a certification test can cause slow speeds and dropped connections.
NEC 800: Low-Voltage Wiring
NEC Article 800 covers communications circuits, including data cabling. It requires plenum-rated cable (CMP) in air-handling spaces above drop ceilings, proper fire stopping at floor and wall penetrations, and separation from power cables to prevent interference. Newman Electric uses plenum-rated cable in all commercial data cabling installations in Vancouver, WA and follows NEC 800 separation requirements.
WAC 296-46B: Permits
Low-voltage data cabling requires a telecommunications permit in Washington State. City of Vancouver handles its own permits (360-487-7890). Unincorporated Clark County goes through L&I (360-896-2300). Newman Electric pulls the required permits for every data cabling project.
Customer Reviews
What Our Clients Say
"Newman Electric is top notch. We use them for our personal projects and have used them for 10+ remodeling projects for our business and they have always showed up on time and been honest with pricing. Ryan and his crew are professional and friendly!"
Arne K.
Commercial Projects
"I have worked with Newman Electric on multiple projects and I appreciate the quality of each of their team members that has served us. I will continue to refer them to friends, family and colleagues."
Ashley N.
Electrical Service
"Called late one afternoon, needed service early the next morning. They showed up early, made quick work, and went on their way. Easy peezy. Thanks guys."
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Common Questions
Data Cabling FAQ
For most offices in Vancouver, WA, Cat6 is enough. It handles gigabit speeds at full distance and 10 gig at shorter runs. If your building is large, you run data-intensive applications, or you want maximum future-proofing, Cat6a is the better pick. Newman Electric can look at your building and tell you which makes sense for your situation.
A good rule of thumb is two drops per workstation location (one for the computer, one spare for a phone or printer). Conference rooms need at least two for displays and a conference phone. Ryan works with your IT team to count the drops based on your floor plan and equipment list. It's cheaper to pull extra cable during the initial install than to come back and add drops later.
Yes. Newman Electric certifies every data cable run with a Fluke cable certifier. A continuity test just checks if the wires are connected. A certification test verifies that the cable meets the full Cat6 or Cat6a performance spec, including crosstalk, return loss, and insertion loss. You get the test results as part of the project documentation.
Yes. If you need more drops for new workstations, an expanded conference room, or additional access points, Newman Electric can add them. If you have a drop ceiling, we can pull cable above the tiles. If the walls are finished, we can use surface-mount raceway to keep it clean. Ryan assesses the existing patch panel and cable paths before giving you a price.
Low-voltage data cabling requires a telecommunications permit in Washington State. Newman Electric pulls the permit and handles the inspection. If the data cabling is part of a larger tenant improvement or buildout project, it's included in the overall permit package.
Newman Electric handles the physical cabling infrastructure: pulling cable, terminating at the patch panel, installing wall jacks, and providing documentation. Your IT team or managed service provider handles the network equipment configuration. We coordinate with your IT person so the handoff is smooth and everything plugs in where it should.
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Data Cabling
in Vancouver, WA & Clark County
Newman Electric installs structured data cabling for offices, warehouses, medical clinics, and retail spaces across Clark County and Cowlitz County. Cat6 in Camas, fiber in Ridgefield, low-voltage in Battle Ground. Ryan and the crew handle data cabling projects of all sizes.
Need Data Cabling
for Your Building?
Newman Electric installs structured data cabling for commercial properties across Vancouver, WA. Cat6, Cat6a, fiber, low-voltage. Call Ryan for a free estimate on your data cabling project.