SECTION TELECOM PATHWAYS AND SPACES PART 1 - GENERAL

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SECTION 27 0500 - TELECOM PATHWAYS AND SPACES

PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes

1. This section includes the minimum requirements for the equipment and cable installations in communication equipment rooms (Telecommunications Rooms and the

Telecommunications Equipment Room) and related pathways

2. Included in this section are the minimum composition requirements and installation methods for the following:

a. Distribution Cabinets – Free Standing, Wall Mounted, and Telecom Enclosures.

b. Distribution Racks – Free Standing and Wall Mounted c. Ladder Rack

d. Cable Tray e. J-Hooks

f. Conduits and Back Boxes g. Raceways

h. Floor devices i. UPS Equipment j. Grounding devices B. Related Sections

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Industry Codes, Standards and Methods shall be observed, including the following:

1. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 1 – General Requirements

2. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 2 – Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components

3. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 3 – Optical Fiber Cabling Components

4. ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A: Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

5. ANSI/TIA/EIA-570-A: Residential Telecommunications Cabling Standard

6. ANSI/TIA/EIA-606: Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings

7. ANSI/TIA/EIA-607: Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

8. ANSI/TIA/EIA-758: Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard

9. BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), Latest Edition

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10. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA-70): National Electrical Code (NEC) B. Comply with all local, state and federal codes for telecommunications installations.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. Design Requirements

1. Contractor shall outfit all telecom rooms according to the T Drawings. Cabinets, racks, and other termination and distribution fields shall be installed according to manufacturer’s guidelines and industry standards.

B. Performance Requirements

1. Telecom Rooms shall be sized for 100% growth, and materials and equipment will allow for 25% spare capacity.

2. Materials and equipment will be installed in an orderly and precise manner. Clearances between equipment will prevent incidental damage or unsafe conditions.

1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data

1. Provide product data for all equipment listed in Part 2.

B. Shop Drawings

1. Provide scaled drawings to show equipment locations, clearances and administrative labeling of Telecom Rooms. All fields, racks and cabinets shall be methodically documented and permanently labeled agreed upon by Owner.

C. LEED Submittals

1. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For all adhesives and sealants field applied and used within the building waterproofing envelope, including statement of VOC content in grams per liter (g/L).

2. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.4: For all agrifiber and composite materials, indicating no added urea-formaldehyde was used in the fabrication of the product.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements

1. All cable and equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. All methods of construction that are not specifically described or indicated in the contract documents shall be subject to the control and approval of the Owner or Owner’s Representative. Equipment and materials shall be of the quality and manufacturer indicated. The equipment specified is based upon the acceptable manufacturers listed.

2. Strictly adhere to all BICSI and TIA installation practices when installing UTP data cabling.

1.6 As-Builts

A. Provide As-built drawings including all equipment locations, elevations and labeling B. Provide in hardcopy and electronic AutoCad 2010 format.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty

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B. Installer shall guarantee workmanship for a period of two years, during which time any deficiency in installation shall be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the Owner.

Contractor must respond within 2 business days of written notification.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS

A. Distribution Cabinets 1. Free Standing Cabinets

a. Middle Atlantic BGR-4538 with (1) Top cooling fan

(2) Side doors (3) Rear door

(4) Vented, locking front door.

b. The entire enclosure shall be finished with a durable polyurethane powder coat – medium texture, and shall be available in black.

2. Wall Mount Cabinets

a. Middle Atlantic DWR-12-26PD with (1) Plexi Front Door

(2) 24” usable depth

b. Middle Atlantic SR-40-32 with (1) 30” usable depth

(2) 40 rack space

c. The entire cabinet shall be finished with a durable polyurethane powder coat, medium texture, and be available in black.

d. The wall mount cabinet shall be designed so that access to all internal components can be from the front or rear of the cabinet body by way of a hinge design.

e. Weight: Load capacity of the cabinet shall be a minimum of 200 lbs.

3. Remote Equipment Cabinet a. Middle Atlantic WRP-8

(1) The cabinet shall be designed to meet the requirements of a NEMA Type 2 Enclosure.

(2) Construction: The cabinet shall be of two-piece construction - body and door. All joints shall be continuously welded and ground for a smooth, watertight corner joint.

(3) Both the body and door shall be fabricated from 16ga cold rolled steel.

(4) The body of the remote equipment cabinet shall feature mounting holes on 16”

centers to facilitate the stud mounting.

(5) The body shall facilitate the runoff and a limited degree of protection of against small amounts of occasional falling dust and water.

(6) The weight of the cabinet shall not exceed 50lb (22.7kg).

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(7) Thermal Management: The enclosure shall be designed to dissipate the heat from two standard hubs (160W total at 50C) without the use of additional cooling aids such as fans.

(8) Ventilation: All ventilation shall be per the requirements of UL1950 to maximize the ability of the enclosure to contain a fire and reduce the risk of foreign particles entry into the enclosure.

(9) Cable management: The enclosure shall make provisions for complying with TIA/EIA-568-A wiring and cable management practices.

(10) Splicing compartment: The enclosure shall have provisions to accept a splice tray for the termination of fiber. The enclosure shall provide sufficient space for supplying maximum number of feeder and distribution cables. The enclosure shall also provide for a 100 pair 110 block with legs.

(11) Termination: The enclosure shall provide for front access termination to standard 110 patch panels.

(12) The enclosure shall accept cable entry via raceway or conduit.

B. Distribution Racks 1. Free Standing Racks

a. Ortronics Mighty Moe 6 OR-MM6706

(1) Racks shall be UL Listed and of aluminum construction with a black

polyurethane or mil finish. They shall be 84” tall with a 15” base depth. Rack base shall be pre-drilled for securing rack to the floor. Racks shall have 12/24 mounting screws included in the package.

(2) Rack rails shall be spaced for 19” mounting rail-to-rail and shall be of a U shaped construction with 12/24 pre-tapped holes in the EIA-310-D standard hole pattern providing 45 rack spaces on both the front and rear. Rails shall have a universal side-drilling pattern to allow racks to be bolted together or attachment of

accessories. Racks shall be secured to the floor with anchor bolts.

(3) Vertical cable management channels shall be provided for each rack. Channels should allow for and facilitate orderly routing of distribution cables.

C. Protection

1. Telecommunications Grounding (TMGB, TGB and TEBC)

a. Each Rack/Cabinet shall have a ground bar installed within the unit.

b. Ladder Rack and Cable tray shall have permanent bonding conductors installed.

c. Each Telecom Room/Space shall have a Telecom Equipment Bonding Conductor (TEBC) run from equipment to the TGB in that space.

d. Each TGB shall be bonded to building steel and the nearest electrical branch panel.

e. Provide one TGMB in the Main Telecommunications Room as shown on T Drawings.

f. Provide a TGB in every other Telecommunications Room as shown on T Drawings.

2. Protection devices not required on underground cables connecting buildings that are inside properly grounded metallic conduit or have properly grounded integral metallic shielding AND are less than 42 meters (140 feet) in length.

a. Comply with Article 800-30 of National Electric Code governing specific requirements of protective devices and their installation.

b. Provide devices similar to products by Porta Systems Corp.

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c. Lightning Protection: Provide UL listed and approved gas tube and solid state lightning protection with Sneak Current Protection on both ends of all aerial cables and both ends of all underground cables where cable length exceeds 42 meters (140 feet).

D. Cable Management

1. Horizontal Cable Management

a. Ortronics Mighty Moe OR-MM6HM62RU

b. Horizontal wire management panels are required for patch panels in racks/cabinets.

(See drawings for rack diagrams.)

c. Horizontal cable management shall occupy 1 or 2 rack units, as shown on T Drawings.

E. Vertical Cable Management

1. Ortronics Mighty Moe OR-MM6VML706

2. Vertical Cable management shall be provided for all racks. Provide 2 for each rack or cabinet.

F. Ladder-Type Aluminum Cable Tray (Ladder Rack)

1. All TR and TER locations shall receive ladder-rack style cable tray as shown in T-series drawings for cable distribution.

2. Class 5160 or Chatsworth “TELCO-Style Cable Runway,” 12” and 16” ladder rack from racks/cabinets from corridor or other wire routing space where indicated on drawings.

3. Ladder Rack shall include waterfall pieces to rout cables from ladder rack to equipment racks/cabinets.

G. Wiremesh Basket Cable Tray:

1. Cablofil EZTray CF series or approved equivalent.

a. 18” X 2” with associated mounting hardware b. 12” X 2” with associated mounting hardware.

c. Shall be wall and center hung where required.

H. Conduit

1. See T drawings for low voltage conduit sizes and requirements.

2. Minimum Conduit size shall be ¾” for low voltage equipment

3. In-wall conduit shall be provided for work in new areas. Refer to T Drawings for conduit details.

4. Conduit bend radii shall follow current TIA/EIA standards for telecommunications.

5. Refer to T drawings for locations and sizes of all sleeves for telecommunications.

I. Gang Boxes

1. In-wall Gang Boxes for low voltage

a. All boxes shall be sized to fit the equipment and devices shown on the drawings.

b. Single Gang Box: Minimum 2.75” wide X 3.75” high X 1.7” deep with ¾” and 1”

knockouts.

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c. In-wall Double Gang Box for low voltage: 4 Inch Back Knockout, 4 Inch Side

Knockout, 4 Inch End Knockout, Length 3 3/4 Inches, Width 3 25/32 Inches, Depth 3 1/2 Inches or comparable.

2. Extra Deep in-wall gang boxes

a. 3 3/4" Deep, 2 3/16" Wide, 3 7/8" High b. 4 Knockouts, 2 Per End

c. 11b Type box with 1-1/4” knockouts 3. Other box types

a. See drawings for other box types and sizes as required.

J. J-Hooks:

1. Erico Caddy Cat

a. Provide J-hooks for corridor distribution as shown on T Drawings.

b. Provide additional J-hooks adjacent to cable tray runs and within all rooms no more than 5’ apart.

c. J-Hook system shall allow for 20% spare capacity in all cases.

d. All manufacturer load and quantity ratings shall be adhered to in all cases.

K. Surface Mounted Raceway (SMR)

1. Surface mounted split channel raceway for power and data - Wiremold 4000 or DS4000 2. Coordinate all Wiremold for telecom equipment with electrical installer.

3. Provide associated colored connectors (see 271000) and faceplates per manufacturer’s recommendations for telecommunications.

4. Coordinate color and finish with architect prior to installation L. Floor Boxes and Poke-through Device

1. Small Capacity In-floor box a. Wiremold RFB6

(1) Coordinate all floor boxes and poke-through devices for telecom equipment with electrical installer.

(2) Floor box shall meet latest UL standards for scrub water resistance

(3) Top of box shall allow for matching floor finish insert and be constructed of metal (4) Provide all brackets and accessories for proper telecommunications installation.

2. Large Capacity In-floor box a. Wiremold Evolution Series

(3) Top of box shall allow for matching floor finish insert and be constructed of metal (4) Provide all brackets and accessories for proper telecommunications installation.

b.

M. Poke through

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1. Wiremold Evolution Series with 5 gangs

(3) Top of box shall allow for matching floor finish insert and be constructed of metal b. Provide all brackets and accessories for proper telecommunications installation N. Distribution Backboard

1. Plywood

a. ¾” AC-grade plywood shall be provided as shown on T drawing details to line the walls within the TR. The plywood should be provided in 4’ x 8’ sheets.

b. Plywood shall be void free and painted on all sides with two coats of fire-resistant paint.

O. Rack mounted power strip 1. Middle Atlantic PDS-620R 2. Tripplite PDU3VN10L2120LV

3. Provide a minimum of one surge protection strip (UL Listed) for each rack or cabinet.

P. Uninterruptible Power Supplies: Coordinate all installations with Owner. Coordinate electrical power requirements and required receptacle with Prime Contractor responsible for Electric Work and Owner. Select and provide UPS Equipment that is sized per Owner and equipment provider specifications.

1. 120 Volt Cord-Connected System: “Smart-UPS X 200A Rack/Tower LCD 100-127V with a. Provide a minimum of three NEMA 5-20R output receptacles.

b. Provide a minimum of three NEMA 5-15R output receptacles.

2. 6 kVA Uninterruptible Cord Connected Power Supply Systems: Similar to “Symmetra SYH6K6RMT-P1,” by American Power Conversion.

a. Nominal output voltage of 120 / 208

b. Provide a minimum of six NEMA 5-20R output receptacles

3. 120 Volt Cord-Connected System: “Smart UPS X 1500VA Rack Tower LCD 120V with Network Card.. The UPS unit shall be “rack mountable” type

a. Provide a minimum of six NEMA 5-15R output receptacles PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Site Verification of Conditions

1. Contractor shall ensure that sufficient space has been allocated for the installation of all equipment per IT Drawings prior to Installation. Clearances and existing equipment should be taken into consideration. If insufficient space exists, the Architect should be notified in writing, before proceeding with Installation.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Distribution Cabinets

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1. Free Standing Cabinets

a. Cabinets shall be installed in a location that allows both the front and rear door to open a full 90 degrees.

b. Cabinets employing cooling fans shall be installed such that there is at least 6” of clear space above the top of the fan casing.

2. Wall Mount Cabinets/Remote Equipment Boxes

a. Wall mount cabinets shall arrive on site fully assembled and ready to install.

b. When mounting the cabinets to studded wall construction, the cabinet must be secured to the wall studs to assure adequate support for the enclosure and its contents.

c. Cabinets shall be installed in such a way as to not interfere with the use of the front door or hinged body section.

d. Boxes shall be installed in such a way as to not interfere with the use of the door.

B. Distribution Racks

1. Free Standing Relay Racks

a. Racks shall be assembled such that mounting rails are exactly perpendicular to the base.

b. Racks shall be secured to the floor using appropriate anchors.

c. Racks shall be grounded to the TGB or appropriate building ground using a #6 grounding wire.

2. Wall Mounted Relay Racks

a. Racks shall be mounted to the wall such that both support brackets are secured to a wall stud or other appropriate structure capable of supporting 100 lbs.

b. Racks shall be assembled such that mounting rails are exactly perpendicular to the top and bottom cross-members.

c. Racks shall be grounded to the TGB or appropriate building ground using a #6 grounding wire.

C. Distribution Backboard

1. Securely fasten backboard to wall-framing members to ensure it can support attached equipment.

2. Mount plywood on all available areas where telecommunications equipment may be located.

3. Refer to IT Drawings for minimum coverage.

D. UPS Equipment

1. Each distribution rack or cabinet with active electronics should have direct access to a UPS unit.

2. Locate UPS equipment to minimize distance to active electronics supported by the UPS unit.

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SECTION 27 1000 - TELECOM CABLING

PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes

1. Local area network (LAN) cabling system, terminations, labeling and associated cable performance testing.

2. Backbone Cabling system 3. Horizontal Cabling system 1.2 REFERENCES

A. Comply with applicable requirements in Local, State and Federal Codes, TIA/EIA Standards, and BICSI methodology.

B. Specified cabling system derived from recommendations in approved telecommunications industry codes, standards and methods, including the following documents:

1. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 1 – General Requirements

2. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 2 – Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components

3. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 3 – Optical Fiber Cabling Components

4. ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A: Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

5. ANSI/TIA/EIA-606: Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings

6. ANSI/TIA/EIA-607: Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

7. ANSI/TIA/EIA-758: Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard

8. BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), Latest Edition 9. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA-70): National Electrical Code (NEC)

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Design Requirements

1. All wiring must comply with FCPS Office of Telecommunications Distribution Systems standards.

2. All wiring shall be plenum rated

3. All wiring including copper and fiber optic employs a star topology.

a. Category 6 and 6a UTP wiring terminates on Category 6/6a RJ-45 jack at workstation and on Category 6/6a rack-mounted patch panel or wall-mounted 110-block in telecommunications room. Connections wired per TIA/EIA-568A.

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b. Multi-strand composite fiber optic cable (24MM/6SM) connects distribution racks between telecommunications rooms, and terminates on rack-mounted fiber optic patch panel.

4. Network cables routed from distribution racks throughout building in corridor ceiling if available, or other location as shown on T-Drawings. Drop to outlet installed in conduit and wall box, or surface mounted raceway to communications outlet in classrooms, offices, or other locations indicated on T-Drawings.

a. Refer to notes on each drawing to determine exact installation methods.

b. Note and record all cable lengths to the nearest foot.

c. Replace any cable exceeding 90 meters (295 feet) and route to reduce length to a minimum of 90 meters. Complete all cable rerouting for compliance at no additional cost to Owner.

d. Identify to Architect prior to installation any cables that cannot be reduced to 90 meters or less in length.

e. Strictly adhere to most current version of TIA/EIA-568 Telecommunications cabling standards.

f. Unless otherwise noted on T-Drawings, provide ladder-type cable tray from corridor to distribution racks and termination fields in telecommunication rooms.

g. Install “waterfall” device providing sweep from cable tray to data rack/cabinet and other vertical transitions.

5. Data outlet: Category 6/6a rated RJ-45 type connectors with all four copper pairs terminated and tested in accordance with EIA 568A wiring standard.

6. Fiber Optic Horizontal and Backbone Cables: Terminate on panels in each rack and utilize SC-type connectors with ceramic sleeves. Terminate and test all strands unless

otherwise noted.

7. Permanently identify and label all cables and termination devices, at distribution

rack/cabinet and workstation in accordance with ANSI TIA/EIA-606 Standard or as agreed by Architect and Owner.

8. Remove and replace any cables failing to meet end-to-end testing requirements; do not abandon cable in place. All cable shall be terminated at both ends, unless noted in T- Drawings.

1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data:

1. Specific parts and equipment models must be highlighted or listed. Submittals note meeting these criteria shall be rejected for resubmittal.

2. Submit manufacturer’s product literature with specific parts highlighted (or listed), technical specifications and similar information for the following items demonstrating compliance with the specified requirements:

3. Communications outlets, faceplates, and accessories.

4. Fiber optic cable, patch cables and terminations.

5. Copper cable, patch cables and termination devices.

6. Inner duct and accessories.

7. Cables and accessories

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B. Samples

1. Telecommunications outlets – Submit samples of telecommunications outlets to be provided including following components and characteristics:

a. Flush mounted outlets – Completely assembled faceplate and wall box with each type of outlet to be mounted in faceplate, including blank covers, dust covers, labeling field, cabling, and adapter plates and bezels required.

b. Surface mounted faceplate – Completely assembled faceplate with surface mounted box and each type of outlet to be mounted in surface boxes, including blank covers, dust covers, labeling field, cabling and adapter plates and bezels required.

c. Surface mounted faceplate in raceway – Submit complete raceway sample between 18 and 48 inches long with fully assembled faceplates including each type of

telecommunications outlet, cabling, dust covers, labeling field and adapter plates and bezels required.

d. Sample characteristics:

(1) Provide all components in colors selected by Architect.

(2) Provide multiple outlet samples where required to accurately represent range of outlets to be provided.

C. Mock Up

1. A mock-up of cabling systems shall be provided prior to installation in other areas around the facility.

2. The mock-up shall be inspected by the design team and owner for approval or rejection.

3. The mock-up shall include all intended/anticipated equipment installed in the proper configuration.

D. Quality Assurance/Controls Submittals 1. Design Data

a. Rack configurations and wiring diagrams.

b. School-wide cabling plan including device locations and labeling scheme.

2. Test Reports

a. Network cabling test equipment and process (routines).

b. Sample of each network cabling test report – fiber optic, coax, and UTP. Submit complete sample test data and reports with exact labels used on cables, patch panels and faceplates.

3. Certificates

a. Manufacturer Certification: Submit certification from manufacturer of products to be installed under this contract certifying that Installer is authorized by manufacturer to install specified products.

b. Installer Experience Listing: Submit list of at least 5 completed projects as specified below in “Quality Assurance – Qualifications – Installer.”

4. Contract Closeout Submittal:

a. Operation and Maintenance Data: Operation and maintenance data for installed products in accordance with Division 1 Closeout Submittals (Maintenance Data and Operation Data) Section. Include methods for maintaining installed products and precautions against cleaning materials and methods detrimental to finishes and

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performance. Include troubleshooting guide, wiring terminal identification and equipment parts list.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications 1. Installer

a. Qualified to cable, terminate and test data network cabling system specified in this Section, certified by manufacturer of products to be installed, and completed at least 5 computer network installations of similar size, nature and complexity as specified for this project.

B. Mock-Ups

1. Classroom Mock-up: Provide all telecommunications service components in classroom designated by Architect to demonstrate completed installation and provide standard for telecommunications service installation of subsequent classrooms. Include completed raceway, outlets, boxes, mounting hardware and labeling as specified, using colors as selected by Architect.

a. Procedures: Obtain final inspection within one week after beginning

telecommunications installation. Architect will review classroom mark-up and issue punch list for that classroom. Take required corrective action within 1 week after issuance of punch list for mock-up window. Obtain written approval from Architect of completed installation before beginning installation in subsequent rooms.

b. Intent: Accepted mock-up classroom constitutes standard of quality for installation in remaining classrooms in Project.

C. Protection

1. Protect completed mock-up classroom from damage after written approval and during subsequent construction activity in the room.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. A fifteen (15) year Extended Product Warranty and Systems Assurance Warranty for this wiring system shall be provided by the Manufacturer as follows:

1. Extended Product Warranty: The Extended Product Warranty shall ensure against product and workmanship defects, that all approved cabling components exceed the specifications of TIA/EIA 568B and Addenda for fiber link/channels and copper components, for a fifteen (15) year period. The warranty shall apply to all passive components, including both cable and connecting hardware as a combined system. Any claims cover replacement costs on any defective product, both material and labor.

Extended warranties beyond fifteen (15) years will be considered.

2. System Assurance: The System Assurance shall cover the failure of the wiring system to support the application which it was designed to support as well as additional

application(s) introduced in the future by recognized standards or user forums that use the TIA/EIA 568B component and link/channel specifications for cabling, for a fifteen (15) year period.

B. System Certification: Upon successful completion of the installation and subsequent inspection, the Owner shall be provided with a numbered certificate, from the manufacturing company, registering the installation.

1.7 MAINTENANCE

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A. Maintenance Service

1. Provide complete service for all installed components, including all labor and materials for 1 year after final acceptance. Provide 4 quarterly inspections and service calls on system and make any adjustments/repairs required at no additional cost to Owner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 COMPONENTS

A. Balanced, Twisted Pair Cabling Components

1. Requirements: Complete balanced, twisted-pair compliant with current Category 6/6a provisions under TIA/EIA 568B Telecommunications Cabling Standard, including but not limited to:

a. “Component compliant” components certified to meet all requirements of TIA/EIA- 568-B.2 “Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components.”

b. After assembly into completed cabling channel, all components meet performance requirements as specified in TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and B.2, meet cable manufacturer’s and outlet manufacturer’s performance requirements and are performance certified for Category 6 as a complete channel system.

c. Category 6/6a twisted pair cabling meet specified physical and transmission characteristics requirements.

d. Exceed minimum performance requirements of TIA/EIA-568-B by significant margin.

Cabling solutions not demonstrating significant margin are not acceptable.

e. All completed cabling channels fully backwards compatible with requirements of Category 5, 5e and 6 cabling systems.

2. Copper Twisted Pair Data (blue)/Voice (white)/Wireless (green) Cables a. 100 Ohm Category 6/6a Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable (UTP)

(1) Physical Characteristics

a) Plenum rated, and meeting requirements of ANSI/ICEA S-80-576. For cables not specified in “Approved Components” paragraph, all 4 pairs insulated with F.E.P. providing maximum 0.023-inch diameter of insulated conductor.

b) Consists of four 22 - 26 AWG twisted pairs.

c) Suitable for installed environment.

d) Color coding of pairs:

1) Pair 1………..W-BL; BL 2) Pair 2………..W-O; O 3) Pair 3………..W-G; G 4) Pair 4………..W-BR; BR

e) Overall diameter not exceeding 0.250 inches for a single cable.

f) Ultimate Breaking Strength (ASTM D 4565): 400 N minimum

g) Withstands 1-inch bend radius at –20 degrees Celsius without jacket or insulation cracking.

h) Third-party verified to meet TIA/EIA Category 6a requirements.

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(2) Transmission Characteristics a) Application = 10G/BASE-T b) Frequency Bandwidth – 500 MHZ

c) DC resistance of any conductor not exceeding 9.38 Ohms per 100m max. at 20 degrees Celsius measured in accordance with ASTM D4566.

d) Mutual capacitance of any pair at 1 kHz for 100 m. of cable not exceeding 5.6nF.

e) DC resistance unbalance between any two conductor of any pair not

exceeding 5 percent when measured at or corrected to 20 degrees Celsius in accordance with ASTM D 4566.

f) Capacitance unbalance to ground at 1kHz of any pair not exceeding 330 pF per 100 m.

g) Delay skew not exceeding 50 ns at 100 mHz.

h) Propagation delay of any pair at 10 MHz not exceeding 5.7 ns/m.

i) Maximum Attenuation of any pair not exceeding values given in TIA/EIA-568- B.2-1.

j) ELTCTL = 0.5/0 dB k) TCL = 20.3 DB l) PSAACRF = 37.0 dB m) PSANEXT = 60.0 dB

n) NEXT coupling loss, PSNEXT loss, ELFEXT loss, PS-ELFEXT loss and Return Loss meeting requirements of TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1.

3. Additional Balanced, Twisted-Pair Cabling Components a. Patch Cables

(1) Factory terminated and tested UTP patch cables at workstation and equipment cross-connect meeting requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B for patch cable testing.

a) Manufactured in variety of standard lengths.

b) Meet all requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2 standard.

c) Contact plating of minimum of 50 micro inches of gold in contact area over 50 micro inch of nickel, compliant with FCC part 68.5.

d) Use 8-position connector, unkeyed.

e) Capable of T568A or T568B wiring schemes.

f) Modular connector maintaining paired construction of cable to facilitate minimum untwisting of wires.

g) Factory assembled and constructed to 100 ohm, 4-pair UTP per ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B for Category 6a compliance.

h) Performance marking indelibly labeled on jacket by manufacturer.

i) Accepts color-coded labels to comply with TIA/EIA-606 labeling requirements.

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j) “Snagless” protection for locking tab to protect tab from damage in tight locations.

k) Strain relief boot to protect UTP cable from excessive bending stress.

l) Manufactured by ISO 9001 Company.

(2) Where both horizontal cabling and patch cables are required, provide patch cables certified to match performance of horizontal cable required.

(3) Provide different color patch cables for administrative and student network connections and telephone connections as directed by Owner.

(4) Provide quantity 2 for each computer outlet, of sufficient length to reach workstation from communication outlet, and for manageability at the equipment rack.

b. Other Twisted Pair Cabling

(1) Trunk Cables: Category 5e grade plenum premises cable; 24AWG solid bare copper conductors, multi-pair telephone cable bundled in 25 pair groups. Similar to “CMP-10024SPP-1 (100 pair) General Cable 2131377".

(2) Riser Cables: Shielded and rated for riser applications and meeting Category 5e requirements similar to Lucent “ARMM Riser Cable, CMR-020024EAA (200 pair)”.

(3) T-1 Extension Cable: If Telephone Company demarcation needs to be extended to PBX location, provide multi-pair voice grade cable of 25 or more pairs, similar to Lucent “CMP-002524SAS-and dual screened 4-pair T-1 circuit rated cable, similar to Lucent “CMP-00822-T1-3".

a) Place cable from point of demarcation to cross connect terminal blocks serving CO connections to PBX.

b) Refer to specific requirements.

(4) Inter-building Outside Plant Cables in Underground Duct: Exchange cable code PE-39 or PC-24AWG copper conductors, polyethylene sheath, filled core, coated aluminum shield, specified pair count; similar to Anixter “E-020024AFC” or “E- 020024AFO” for 200 pair size.

c. Data Outlets: Modular construction with multiple inserts available to support different mediums, connectors and blank inserts as shown on T-Drawings for each outlet with connectors meeting Category 6a requirements and wiring per TIA/EIA-568. Refer to Drawings for type of outlet required at each location. Provide mounting hardware and configuration with proper bending radius for all installed cabling. Notify Architect where pathways do not support proper bending radius prior to installation. Provide (verify with Architect prior to installation):

(1) Blue modular jacks for data ports (2) Green modular jacks for wireless (3) White modular jacks for telephone ports

d. Faceplates: Mountable in dual compartment surface raceway where shown on T- Drawings and in recessed and surface boxes. All single-gang faceplates equipped for 6 modular inserts unless specified otherwise on T-Drawings. All 2-gang

faceplates equipped for 12 modular inserts unless specified otherwise on T-

Drawings. Provide sufficient blank covers for all unused ports. Provide dust covers for all terminations.

(1) Provide faceplates with angled, recessed inserts for all flush-mounted boxes.

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(2) Where required due to back box configuration or otherwise specified, provide telecommunications outlets mounted on Decora Module Frames with cover plate matching existing or other electrical outlets in color-matching high-impact nylon or stainless steel.

(3) Provide flat faceplates / flush module inserts matching raceway system for dual compartment raceway.

e. Wall Mount Stainless Steel Faceplate with Support Posts for Wall-Mount Telephones:

Designed to be surface mountable directly to wall surface or on standard electrical outlet box, low profile with maximum 0.65 inch protrusion from mounting surface, 8- wire RJ45 connector, wiring per TIA/EIA-568B, reinforced steel frame with corrosion resistant finish; similar to Lucent Part Number 630B8.

4. Acceptable Components: Components meting or exceeding specified requirements include component listed below.

a. Single Supplier: Provide all data connectors, faceplates and all accessories supplied by same manufacturer, completely compatible with dual compartment surface raceway.

b. Color Selection: Select component colors to match surrounding devices, finishes and raceway components.

c. Category 6/6a UTP Cable (Blue, White and Green) (1) Hitachi

(2) Commscope (3) Belden (4) Berk-Tek

(5) Or approved equal d. Jack Modules

(1) Hubble (2) Leviton (3) Legrand

(4) Or approved equal e. Blank Module

(1) Hubbell (2) Leviton (3) Legrand

(4) Or approved equal

f. Modular Patch Panel – Category 6a Compliant (1) Hubbell

(2) Leviton (3) Legrand

(4) Or approved equal

g. Stainless Steel Decora/Decorator Faceplates (Single, Double, Triple, Quad) (1) Hubbell

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(2) Leviton (3) Legrand

(4) Or approved equal h. Patch Cables

(1) Hubbell (2) Leviton (3) Legrand

(4) Or approved equal B. Fiber Components

1. Fiber Patch Panels and Wire Management Components

a. Rack Mounted Fiber Optic Connector Housings and Patch Panels

(1) Manufacturers – For convenience, details and specifications based on:

a) Connector Housing and Jumper Management Panel by Corning Cable Systems

b) 24, 48 and 72 Port Panels by Ortronics

(2) Rack Mounted unit, suitable for standard 19-inch equipment rack, providing interconnect between horizontal wiring and patch cable to wiring hub and equipped with smoked Plexiglas door with metal trim and lock.

(3) Housings mounted in EIA-310 compatible 465 or 592 mm rack and available in several sizes, including 1U, 2U, 3U and 4U.

(4) One EIA rack space or panel height (denoted as 1 U) defined as 44.45 mm in height.

(5) Modular unit with separate splicing, connector and jumper management and combination connector/splicing housings available.

(6) High density multiple fiber cabinet housing with slide-out drawers, providing exact quantity of multimode/single mode connectors required to terminate all fiber optic strands for each fiber optic cable at each rack, plus 20 percent spare for future expansion, including ceramic connector sleeves.

(7) Housing includes provisions for mounting fiber fan-out devices required to build 250-μm for fiber protection and to allow direct connectorization.

(8) Brackets included, allowing wall mounting of rack mount hardware with space for jumper management panels.

(9) Provide patch panels at each location to accommodate total number of incoming cables being terminated with 20 percent spare capacity for future expansion.

(10) Properly identify single-mode and multimode terminations.

b. Surface-Mounted Fiber Connected Housings

(1) Manufacturers – For convenience, details and specifications based on:

a) Pre-Assembled with SC-Connectors: Ortronics b) Corning Cable Systems

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(2) Multiple ports designed for wall-mount applications to enclose patching, splicing or demarcation of single-mode or multimode fibers and provide for direct connectorization or pigtail splicing.

(3) Provide wall-mount connector housing in connector panel version to provide for varying fiber counts and meeting functional requirements specified in “Connector Panels” subparagraph.

(4) Standard connector housing configured for direct connectorization with provision for mounting fiber fan-out devices incorporated into housing. Fiber fan-out devices build 250 μm fiber in buffer tubes out to 900 μm for fiber protection and to allow connectorization.

(5) Unit mountable on standard plywood walls.

(6) Housings manufactured using minimum 16-gauge aluminum or equivalent for structural integrity and finished with wrinkled black powder coat for durability.

Assembly hardware and equipment attaching machine screws to match finish.

c. Connector Panels

(1) Manufacturers: For convenience, details and specifications based on “CCH- CP06-xx” for 6-fiber adapter panels or “CCH-CP12-xx” for 12 fiber adapter panels by Corning Cable Systems.

(2) Multiple port designed for patching, splicing, or demarcation of single-mode or multimode fibers.

(3) Rack and wall-mountable connector housings accept interchangeable connector panel defined as modular removable plate containing optical fiber connector adapters or copper jacks.

(4) Utilizes single mounting footprint with multiple connector adapters in each panel.

Interchanges between rack- and wall-mountable hardware.

(5) Provide ceramic connector sleeves.

(6) Provide industry standard single fiber and small form factor multi-fiber adapters, including SC-duplex, ST-, FC-, and MT-RJ connectors.

(7) Blank connector panels provided to fill unused space within housings attached with at least two push-pull latches allowing quick installation and removal.

Housings supplied with blank connector panels for all available positions unless housing ordered with optical fiber adapters pre-installed.

d. Wire Management Panels

(1) Horizontal – Wire Management: Black, rack-mounted, 2U with 3” x 3” slotted duct on front with cover and 2” x 4” slotted duct on rear with cover. Similar to Panduit Part #WMP1.

(2) Vertical – Wire Management: Black 83” high with 4” x 5” slotted duct on front and 4” x 5” slotted duct on rear with cover to allow cable to pass through from front to back. Similar to Panduit Part #WPVS45.

2. Optical Fiber Cables: Used as backbone cable, connecting all Telecommunications Rooms, trunk cable for interconnecting Telecommunications Equipment Room to telecom utility company interface, and trunk cable connecting buildings on campus-wide data distribution system. Provide cables with actual fiber type and count as specified in plan and riser T-Drawings.

a. Fiber Optic Strands (Orange)

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(1) 50 Micron Multimode Fiber Optic Strands: Ultra rated to 10 Gbps, plenum rated fiber optic cable with 50/125 µm core/cladding diameters, 900 mm buffer, OM4.

a) Standards

1) UL listed for plenum use; meeting NEC, Article 770 – Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways and passed UL 910 flame test.

2) Tight-buffered fibers color-coded in accordance with TIA/EIA-598 “Color Coding of Fiber Optic Cables.”

3) Differential Mode Delay per TIA-492.

b) Fibers: Meet TIA/EIA 455-45A “Microscopic Method for Measuring Fiber Geometry of Optical Waveguides” for 50/125 fiber optic cables.

c) Meet or exceed all Attenuation requirements for fiber optic cable in Addendum 1 of TIA/EIA-568-B.3 “Additional Transmission Performance Specifications for 50/125 µm Optical Fiber Cables.”

d) Minimum LED Transceiver Bandwidth Requirements: 2000 MHz at 1 Km at 850 nm and 500 MHz at 1 Km at 1300 nm.

1) IEEE 802.3z Performance: Supports VCSEL 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) operation in 1000BASE-SX operating window (850 nm) at 300 meters.

e) Cable Operating Temperature Range:

1) Indoor Cables: -20 degrees Celsius to 70 degrees Celsius.

2) Outdoor Cables: -40 degrees Celsius to 70 Degrees Celsius.

b. Single-Mode Fiber Optic Strands (Yellow)

(1) H rated, plenum rated fiber optic cable with 8.3/125 µm core/cladding diameters, 900 mm buffer.

(2) Standards

a) UL listed for plenum use; meeting NEC, Article 770 – Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways and passed UL 910 flame test.

b) Tight-buffered fibers color-coded in accordance with TIA/EIA-598 “Color Coding of Fiber Optic Cables.”

c) Single-mode fiber utilized in optical fiber cable meeting TIA/EIA- 492CAAA, “Detail Specification for Class IVa Dispersion-Unshifted Single-Mode Optical Fibers,” and ITU recommendation G.652,

“Characteristics of Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cable.”

d) Fibers: Meet TIA/EIA 455-45A, 45A “Microscopic Method for Measuring Fiber Geometry of Optical Waveguides” for single-mode fiber optic cables.

e) Meets or exceeds all attenuation values given in TIA/EIA-568B.3 and Addenda.

f) IEEE 802.3z Performance: Supports laser-based GbE operation in 1000BASE-LX (1300 nm) operating window at 5000 m.

g) Macrobend Attenuation: Attenuation due to 100 turns of fiber around 75 +/- 2 mm diameter mandrel not exceeding 0.05 dB at 1310 nm and 0.10 dB at 1550 nm.

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h) Maximum Dispersion: Less than or equal to 3.55 ps/(nm·km) from 1285 nm through 1330 nm and greater than 18 ps/(nm·km) at 1550 nm.

i) Fiber Curl: Greater than or equal to 2.0 m radius of curvature.

j) Cable Operating Temperatures

k) Indoor Cable: -20 degrees Celsius to 70 degrees Celsius.

l) Outdoor Cable: -40 degrees Celsius to 70 degrees Celsius.

(3) All terminations on single-mode optical fibers factory-made using machine polished process and exhibiting minus 45 dB or better back reflection after being fusion- spliced to cable strands in field; similar to factory-manufactured, pre-terminated single-mode pigtail assemblies by Corning/Siecor. Provide additional components such as fan-out kits, buffer tubes, and similar components where required for proper termination of cable. Connectors shall be LC-type.

(4) All terminations on multimode fibers made with connectors approved for purpose and type of cable being terminated.

a) For convenience, details and specifications based upon “UniCam 95-000-xx”

by Corning/Siecor with ceramic ferrule.

b) Provide LC-type connectors to match patch panels or as specified on T- Drawings.

c) Provide additional components such as fan-out kits, buffer tubes, and similar components where required for proper termination of cable.

c. Backbone Cabling: Consists of tight buffered or loose tube cable with equal parts of multimode and single-mode fibers to provide for future bandwidth needs. Install only in interior spaces where not subject to physical damage.

(1) Backbone cables not installed in Conduit: Plenum rated and Type OFNP listed in accordance with NEC and installed in minimum of 1-inch plenum-rated inner duct.

(2) Complete Hybrid Backbone Plenum Rated Distribution Style Cable: 6 single- mode matched-clad optical fibers and 24 multimode ultra-rated optical fibers enclosed in plenum rated orange jacket. Similar to “xxxx88-331xx-29 OFNP MIC 88 Series Gigabit Plus CL” by Corning Systems.

(3) Plenum Rated Hybrid Backbone Cable with Metal Armor Sheath: Intra-Building backbone cable, type OFCP listed for plenum applications, with optional interlocking steel or aluminum armor with PVC jacket in color matching jacket color of optical fiber located inside of armor. Armor comparable to liquid tight flexible metal conduit if jacketed or flexible metal conduit if not jacketed.

a) Twelve single-mode matched-clad optical fibers and twelve multimode U- rated optical fibers enclosed in plenum rated jacket.

1) Cable Armor: Steel or aluminum armor with positive interlock in

accordance with UL 444, Section 4.10 and Table 4 applied directly over jacket.

2) Use Locations: Interior spaces where physical protection desired or required without inner duct requires “fishing” of cable placed in tightly spaced locations or substitute for non-armored cable in inner duct in interior locations where not subject to environmental conditions unsuitable for metal armor.

(4) Fiber Optic Patch/Jumper Cables: Factory assembled optical fiber assemblies with and LC-connectors at each end. Exact lengths determined in field and

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based on actual rack layouts, to provide manageability and orderly appearance.

Provide exact quantity as required to patch all rack-terminated ports to network electronics ports, plus 10 percent spare. Provide ceramic connector sleeves.

a) Cable length: 3 meter long, unless otherwise specified. Verify quantity and length at time of installation. Replace with shorter or longer cable at no additional cost to Owner.

b) Provide all jumpers conforming to TIA/EIA 568-B Standard.

c) Manufacturer: Similar to Corning Cable Systems “xxxx01R3131003M, single- mode single fiber jumper, 3 meters in length” or appropriate for multimode fiber optic cable.

C. Coaxial Cable

1. Coaxial Drop Cable (RG-6).

a. 18 AWG copper clad steel conductor.

b. Foam Polyethylene dielectric.

c. 2-100percent FOILS + 2-60 percent AL Braid (Quad Shielded)

d. Braided aluminum shields provide minimum 100 percent combine coverage.

e. Kynar Jacket.

f. Commscope 2227K.

g. Provide plenum rated cable.

2. Coaxial Trunk Cable (Flex Feed Cable)

a. TX Flexible Feeder Toner Cable (TFC TX10-15 Low Loss Drop Feeder) b. Provide plenum rated cable.

3. RG-6 Connector a. Male or Female

b. One piece construction, Hex crimp type c. Thomas & Betts LRC # PL56QS 4. Flex Feeder Connectors

a. Male or Female

b. One piece construction, Hex crimp type c. Thomas & Betts # PL11QS

5. Wall Outlet

a. “F” type female coaxial jack.

b. Refer to details for exact manufacturer, part numbers and configurations required at each location.

PART 3 -EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION A. Site Verification of Conditions

1. Examine conditions under which telecommunications cabling and equipment and related components are to be installed in coordination with Installer of materials and components specified in this Section and notify affected Prime Contractors and Architect in writing of

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any conditions detrimental to proper and timely installation. Do not proceed with

installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected to ensure a safe and timely installation.

2. When Installer confirms conditions as acceptable to ensure proper and timely installation and to ensure requirements for applicable warranty or guarantee can be satisfied, submit to Architect written confirmation from applicable Installer. Failure to submit written confirmation and subsequent installation will be assumed to indicate conditions are acceptable to Installer.

3. Visit Site to identify and become familiar with existing field conditions and specific requirements of each Site.

4. Verify all dimensions in field and confirm condition of existing hardware to be utilized.

5. Confirm space requirements and physical confines of all work areas to ensure that all materials can be installed in indicated spaces.

6. Confirm all outlet locations and cable pathways and advise Architect in writing of any discrepancies or issues in Design described in Contract Documents.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Protection: Provide adequate protection of equipment and hardware before and after installation.

B. Existing Communications Services: Ensure all telecommunications systems (voice, video and data) remain operational throughout the project.

1. Identify any additional telecommunications outlets, circuits, and wiring at the site not shown on T-Drawings and interfering with installation of specified Equipment.

2. Contact local telephone company to identify all circuits providing existing services.

3. Remove all accessible portions of abandoned communications cabling per NEC 800.52.

Tag all communications cabling not terminated at both ends but retained for future use.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Provide and install all components necessary to install complete telecommunications cabling and equipment systems, including (but is not limited to) connectors, patch cables, terminators, etc…

B. Secure all horizontal cables within ceiling cavities to building structure.

1. Loosely bundle all cables and support from structure at unequal intervals from 5 to 6 feet with spring steel fasteners and cable clip rated for use with high performance cables (similar to Caddy Series “CableCat” or approved alternate mounting methods) including placement in cable tray as indicated on Drawings.

2. Do not violate manufacturer’s recommended loadings. Leave 30% capacity for future use of pathway.

3. Verify all horizontal cable run lengths prior to installation. Re-distribute horizontal cabling to maintain distance requirements and maintain pathway route accessibility.

4. Provide each cable as continuous section from point of origin to point of destination. Field splices or mechanical coupling used for installation not acceptable.

5. Do not support cables from ceiling grid T-Bars, grid wire supports or bridle rings.

6. Do not allow cables to touch ceiling grid.

7. Install cables in conduit in all unfinished, exposed areas as shown in Architectural roof plans and/or T-Drawings, unless alternate pathways are noted.

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8. Velcro Straps shall be used to bundle cables. Do not secure cables with permanent cable ties. Do not tighten cable bundles in such a way as to cause jacket deformation or damage.

9. Provide a minimum of 3’ of cable slack at workstation and 10’ Telecom rooms, unless noted otherwise.

10. Provide a 15-foot service loop in all fiber optical cables to permit future cable splice and repair at all building entrance points and termination points.

11. Place cables in compliance with TIA/EIA-568.B standards and BICSI recommended methods.

12. Re-terminate and re-test any cables or pairs of cables failing end-to-end testing requirements. Replace any faulty cables/pairs or termination devices. Remove all defective cables completely from pathways.

C. Determine allowable cable proximity to other electrical power sources of 480 Volts or less using TIA/EIA-569A “Cabling Pathway Standard” for UTP cable separations from sources of EMI:

1. Minimum separation distance form Power Source at 480 V or less:

Condition < 2kVA 2-5 kVA > 5 kVA

d. Transformers & Elec. Motors 40 in. 40 in. 40 in.

e. Florescent Lighting 12 in. 12 in. 12 in.

6 in. 12 in.

c. Power lines enclosed in a grounded metal conduit (or equivalent shielding) in proximity to grounded metal conduit pathway

3 in.

24 in.

b. Unshielded power lines or electrical equipment

in proximity to open or non-metal pathways 3 in. 6 in. 12 in.

Unshielded power lines or electrical equipment in proximity to open or non-metal pathways

a. 6 in. 12 in.

D. Interior Fiber Optical Cable Installation Requirements

1. Install all interior fiber optic backbone cables in 1-inch plenum-rated inner duct, similar to Pyramid Industries #PLM100(T) where fiber optical cable placed in cable tray or otherwise fully supported in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.

2. Install all outdoor rated communications cables not rated for plenum placement in interior environments in metallic conduit, according to NEC Articles 770 and 800.

3. Install inner duct for fiber optic cabling in all conduits, as necessary for proper support of cables, or where required to assure pull-in tension not exceeding manufacturer’s

recommendations.

4. Provide pull strings or ropes in all conduit and inner duct used for communications cables.

E. Install all cable in accordance with National, state and local codes and TIA/EIA Standards, and BICSI methods.

1. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines and requirements for all cable termination.

F. Properly terminate all cables at workstation and distribution rack. Permanently identify all cables in pullboxes, transition points, and termination points by affixing pre-marked self- adhesive wraps similar to Brady “B-500+ Plastic Cloth Markers.”

G. Permanently identify all system components following TIA/EIA-606A “Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure” with identification format:

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H. Identification: Provide permanent identification labels for outlets, faceplates, patch panels, access panels, video distribution equipment locations (including splitters in ceiling) and entrance facilities.

3.4 REPAIR/RESTORATION

A. Immediately replace and repair any disturbance/removal of fire-stop materials.

3.5 As-Builts

A. Contractor shall supply complete as-builts in hardcopy and electronic AutoCAD 2014 format.

B. As-builts shall include all device locations, faceplate configurations, cable routing, cable labeling and other relevant information.

C. As-built CAD documentation must include DWG files. PDFs inserted into DWG files are not acceptable and will be rejected.

3.6 Acceptance

A. Contractors work shall be considered complete after the following conditions have been met:

1. Cable installation is complete and all cable runs have been tested and documented to be installed according to specifications and drawings.

2. A school district Technology representative has successfully tested the “LIVE” system.

3. All punch list items have been reconciled.

4. All disturbed ceiling panels, firestopping materials, covers, etc. have been properly reinstalled.

5. All materials and trash have been removed from the site.

6. A 1-Year Installers warranty has been given to a school district Technology representative.

7. Submit Manufacturers Extended Warranty Application.

3.7 SCHEDULES

A. Distribution Rack Configurations (Contractor shall fill out with correct quantities for all racks and cabinets)

Component Quantity

a. 48 Port Fiber Optic Patch Panels b. 48 Port Category 6 Patch Panels c. Wire Management Panels d. Equipment Rack

Component Quantity

a. 48 Port Fiber Optic Patch Panels b. 48 Port Category 6 Patch Panels c. Wire Management Panels d. Equipment Rack

Telecommunications Room #1 TER (located in Room ____)

Telecommunications Room #2 TR (located in Room ____)

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 27 4116 – INTEGRATED AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Work of these Specifications is applicable to the FCPS Frederick High School Replacement School project.

C. Work in this section includes the following Audio-Visual Systems:

1. Auditorium 2. Drama Classroom 3. Music Classrooms:

a. Band Classroom b. Chorus Classroom c. Instrumental Classroom 1.2 WORK INCLUDED

A. Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to install new audio/visual system equipment as shown on the Drawings and described in these Specifications.

B. Provide design and engineering as needed to configure the audio/visual equipment to provide the functional features described in these Specifications and as requested by the Owner as part of the final system adjustment and audio/visual system set-up. The Contractor shall coordinate final audio/visual equipment functional and operational features with the Owner.

C. Coordination:

1. Division 26: Electrical.

a. Conduit and back boxes (unless noted otherwise) from faceplate locations to equipment racks are provided under Division 26 as per the drawings and schedules, under the supervision of 274116 so as to ensure proper coordination. Specific boxes noted in the schedules are furnished under 274116 for installation under Division 26.

b. Wiring and cable in the field and to the racks is provided under 274116.

c. Wiring and cable internal to the racks is provided under 274116.

d. Wiring above 100V is provided under Division 26 including termination at the circuit breakers and at the panel board.

e. Interconnection with Life Safety System: Life Safety System provides dry contacts to AV system logic interfaces for automatic loudspeaker ducking, muting, or system shutdown during school announcements or in emergencies. Coordinate requirements with Owner and Life Safety Contractor.

f. Interconnection with building Lighting System: AV system control processors shall be interconnected with respective room’s Lighting System control processor via RS-232 or Ethernet where indicated on the Drawings for integrated control of applicable lighting presets, scenes, and zones via the Audio-Visual System control panels.

2. Division 27: Communications.

a. All network cables between faceplate locations and data network patch panels and / or network switches that are provided by Others for general purpose networking—

with exception of network switches located in audio-visual system equipment racks—

shall be provided by the Structured Cabling Contractor. Connectors and jacks

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associated with these cables shall also be provided by the Structured Cabling Contractor.

b. Network cables and associated connectors between faceplate locations and network switches located in audio-visual system equipment racks shall be provided under 274116.

c. Network cables and associated connectors between two pieces of equipment which are to be provided under 274116 shall also be provided under 274116, regardless of the equipment locations.

D. Provide two (2) site visits during the Warranty period to maintain the audio/visual systems and to reprogram audio/visual equipment to affect changes in the operational features as requested by the Owner.

E. Provide training sessions to the Owner in the operation and maintenance of the audio/visual systems.

1.3 RELATED WORK

A. Related Sections include the following:

1. 11 5213 “Projection Screens”

2. 26 0526 “Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems”.

3. 26 0533 “Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems”.

4. 26 0539 “Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems”.

5. 26 2416 “Panelboards”.

6. 26 2726 “Wiring Devices”.

7. 26 2816 “Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers”.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor shall have a minimum five (5) years of experience in engineering, installation, adjustment, and servicing of audio/visual systems similar to those described in these

Specifications.

B. The Contractor shall have been authorized dealers or representatives of the manufacturers of the primary components for a minimum of two (2) years.

C. Where a manufacturer of a primary component offers factory training in the configuration and use of that component the Contractor is to have received that training.

D. The Contractor shall maintain and operate shops for the integration and service of the system components.

E. No sub-contracting work is permissible unless the Sub-Contractor is named and included as part of the Bid. All terms and requirements as specified herein apply to the Sub-Contractor. The right is reserved to reject the proposed Sub-Contractor based on the terms stated herein.

F. Network Specialist:

1. The Contractor shall have, at a minimum, a CompTIA Network+ certified network specialist on staff and dedicated to this project during the commissioning phase.

2. A copy of the network specialist’s certification shall be included in the Bid package.

3. The Contractor’s network specialist shall be required to coordinate the Owner’s network topology and configuration with audio-visual device requirements and overall audio-visual system performance.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

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A. Contractor Approval: Prior to contract award, the apparent low bidding Contractor shall submit information listed below to verify that the Contractor has the necessary experience and qualifications to perform the specified Work.

1. Descriptive Materials: A detailed brochure describing the firm capabilities in terms of facilities, personnel experience background, examples of similar installations, and financial capability.

2. References: Names and telephone numbers of individuals who may be contacted, showing satisfactory completion of at least two (2) audio-visual system installations similar in scope and complexity within the past two (2) years to the audio-visual systems described in these Specifications.

3. Line Card: A “line card” identifying manufacturers who have approved the Contractor as being factory-authorized to install and service their products.

4. Bonding: Evidence that the Contractor satisfies the project bonding requirements to perform the specified Work.

5.

Warranty: Information on how the Contractor shall fulfill the requirements of the Warranty period.

B. Product Data

1. Prior to installation, submit a complete list, in the same order and format as the tabular equipment listing in these Specifications, of all equipment to be provided. For each equipment item, include Manufacturer’s name and equipment model number. Include accessories or auxiliary equipment required or intended to be provided even if not explicitly listed in these specifications.

2. Collect Product Data into a single submittal for each Audio-Visual System Type listed in 1.1.C above and organize by element of construction or system. Product Data includes printed information such as manufacturer’s installation instructions, catalog cuts, standard color charts, roughing-in diagrams and templates, standard wiring diagrams and

performance curves. Where Product Data must be specially prepared because standard printed data is not suitable for use, submit as “Shop Drawings.”

3. Mark each copy to show applicable choices and options. Where printed Product Data includes information on several products, some of which are not required, mark copies to indicate the applicable information. Include the following information:

a. Manufacturer’s printed recommendations.

b. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

c. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

d. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

e. Notation of dimensions verified by field measurement.

f. Notation of coordination requirements.

g. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each product.

h. Catalog or data sheets indicating all component manufacturer’s names, model numbers, and performance data, where applicable.

C. Shop Drawings

1. Provide Submittals in accordance with Division 1.

2. Show information necessary to explain fully the design features, appearance, function, fabrication, installation, and use of the system components in all modes of operation.

Include the following at a minimum:

a. Signal, control, and power management Block Diagrams detailing equipment,

faceplates, interconnecting wires with unique identification labels, terminating devices (connectors or terminal strips), multi-conductor wiring, and configurable signal flow internal to digital signal processors.

b. Locations of Loudspeakers shown in plan and elevation indicating aiming angles.

c. Locations of video devices to include flat panel monitors, video projectors, and video cameras in plan and elevation showing all applicable sightlines. For video cameras with pan / tilt / zoom (PTZ) capability show extents of optical system at minimum and maximum focal lengths, and range of pan / tilt motion.

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d. Where custom wiring or modifications are necessary, or where multiple wiring options exist that could affect the input or output impedance of a device, provide electrical schematics detailing interfacing for each device (switches, indicators, resistors, power supplies, relays, transformers, DIN rail DI modules, etc.).

e. Faceplate and rack panel fabrication Drawings detailing devices, finishes, and engraving.

f. Mounting details:

1) Custom mounting systems as required by the specifications.

2) Devices mounted in furniture or millwork.

3) Overhead devices and devices mounted on apparatuses so as to allow extension to an overhead position.

4) Loudspeakers

5) Shop Drawings noting mounting of equipment overhead are to be signed and sealed by a Professional Structural Engineer licensed in the State where the Work is being performed certifying the Contractor’s rigging / mounting methods are suitable for hanging overhead devices from the building structure. The letter shall provide corrections to the Contractor’s proposed rigging, if necessary, to assure safe installation practices.

g. Where patch panels are specified for interfacing, provide Drawings detailing layout, labeling, and normalling.

h. Rack Elevations detailing equipment locations and labeling, security covers, blank panels, vent panels, and fans.

i. Programmable Control Panels:

1) Drawings printed in color showing graphical user interface (GUI) screen images intended to be used for touch screen control panels.

2) Where programmable button panels are specified as Control Panels, provide Drawings indicating button function(s) for all modes of operation and showing button engraving / labeling.

3) Narrative description of how control panel will function for each control panel.

4) Logical control flow (tree) diagram for each control panel.

5) Schedule listing user / login types intended to be provided at each touch screen control panel location and indicating capabilities allowed for each user / login type. A unique access code shall be provided for each user / login type and shall be coordinated with the Owner.

3. Do not commence fabrication, installation, and erection until Shop Drawings have been approved by the Engineer and Architect.

4. Provide uniformly sized sheets in the Submittal.

5. Include a title sheet listing sheets in the Submittal.

6. Include manufacturer-published information sheets of proposed equipment intended to be provided as part of the project.

7. Review infrastructure drawings showing device locations, boxes, and low voltage conduit and note any areas of concern in a Request for Information. If infrastructure exists at the project site, perform a field survey to confirm proposed infrastructure modifications are adequate to support the installation of audio-visual systems as described in these specifications and note any areas of concern in a Request for Information.

D. Miscellaneous: Prior to installation, submit copies of documentation listed below.

1. Bid Addenda: A written statement acknowledging receipt of all bid addenda.

2. Regulatory Requirements: Copies of licenses, permits, or other local jurisdictional approvals obtained by the Contractor to perform the specified Work.

3. Test Plan: Description of tests to be performed on the audio-visual system.

4. Training Plan: Description of audio-visual system training and instruction sessions to the Owner.

E. As Built Drawings:

1. Include all information submitted in the shop drawings and initial settings.