section 271000 structured cabling part 1 - general …

FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

STRUCTURED CABLING 271000 - 1

SECTION 271000 – STRUCTURED CABLING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Backboards

B. Backbone Cabling

C. Horizontal Cabling

D. Entrance Protection

E. Boxes, Enclosures, Cabinets

F. Power Strips

G. Uninterruptible Power Supply

H. 19-inch freestanding and wall-mounted equipment cabinets

I. Ladder cable tray

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Section 270500 "Common Work Results for Communications" for Cable Trays and Accessories, Grounding and Bonding, Identification, Pathways and Firestopping.

C. Section 281300 “Access Control”.

D. Section 282300 “Video Surveillance”.

E. ANSI/NFPA-70, National Electric Code.

F. BICSI, Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, current edition.

G. BICSI, Information Transport Systems Installation Methods Manual, current edition.

H. BICSI, Customer-Owned Outside Plant Design Reference Manual, current edition.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. Latest editions of the following:

1. BICSI “Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual” (TDMM).



2. BICSI “Customer-Owned Outside Plant Design Reference Manual”.

3. BICSI “Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual”.

4. National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

5. Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. Access Provider: An operator that provides a circuit path or facility between the service provider and user. An access provider can also be a service provider.

B. BICSI: Building Industry Consulting Service International.

C. Cross-Connect: A facility enabling the termination of cable elements and their interconnection or cross-connection.

D. EMI: Electromagnetic interference.

E. F/FTP: Overall foil screened cable with foil screened twisted pair.

F. FTP: Shielded twisted pair.

G. F/UTP: Overall foil screened cable with unscreened twisted pair.

H. IDC: Insulation displacement connector.

I. Jack: Also, commonly called an "outlet," it is the fixed, female connector.

J. LAN: Local area network.

K. Plug: Also, commonly called a "connector," it is the removable, male telecommunications connector.

L. PBB: Primary Bus Bar.

M. RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution Designer.

N. Service Provider: The operator of a telecommunications transmission service delivered through access provider facilities.

O. SBB: Secondary Bus Bar.

P. Screen: A metallic layer, either a foil or braid, placed around a pair or group of conductors.

Q. S/FTP: Overall braid screened cable with foil screened twisted pair.

R. Shield: A metallic layer, either a foil or braid, placed around a pair or group of conductors.

S. S/UTP: Overall braid screened cable with unscreened twisted pairs.

T. UTP: Unscreened (unshielded) twisted pair.



1.05 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Seismic Performance: Equipment shall withstand the effects of earthquake motions determined according to ASCE/SEI 7.

1. The term "withstand" means "the unit will remain in place without separation of any parts when subjected to the seismic forces specified and the unit will be fully operational after the seismic event."

B. General Performance: Backbone and horizontal cabling system shall comply with transmission standards in TIA-568.1-D, when tested according to test procedures of this standard, and the requirements of TIA-568-C.4.

C. Surface-Burning Characteristics: As determined by testing identical products according to ASTM E 84 by a qualified testing agency. Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.

1. Flame-Spread Index: 25 or less. 2. Smoke-Developed Index: 50 or less.

D. Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces: Comply with TIA-569-E.

E. Grounding: Comply with TIA-607-D.

F. Backbone cabling subsystem description

1. Optical fiber backbone cabling system shall provide interconnections between communications equipment rooms, main terminal space, and entrance facilities in the telecommunications cabling system structure. Cabling system consists of backbone cables, intermediate and main cross-connects, mechanical terminations, and patch cords or jumpers used for backbone-to-backbone cross-connection.

2. Backbone cabling cross-connects may be located in communications equipment rooms or at entrance facilities.

G. Horizontal cabling subsystem description

1. Horizontal cable cabling system shall provide interconnections between Distributor A, Distributor B, or Distributor C, and the equipment outlet, otherwise known as "Cabling Subsystem 1," in the telecommunications cabling system structure. Cabling system consists of horizontal cables, intermediate and main cross-connects, mechanical terminations, and patch cords or jumpers used for horizontal-to-horizontal cross-connection.

2. Optical fiber horizontal cabling system shall provide interconnections between Distributor A, Distributor B, or Distributor C and the equipment outlet, otherwise known as "Cabling Subsystem 1" in the telecommunications cabling system structure. Cabling system consists of horizontal cables, intermediate and main cross-connects, mechanical terminations, and patch cords or jumpers used for horizontal-to-horizontal cross-connection.

3. Coaxial horizontal cabling system shall provide interconnections between Distributor A, Distributor B, or Distributor C and the equipment outlet, otherwise known as "Cabling Subsystem 1" in the telecommunications cabling system structure. Cabling system consists of horizontal cables, mechanical terminations, and patch cords or jumpers used for horizontal-to-horizontal cross-connection.

4. TIA-568.1-D requires that a minimum of two equipment outlets be installed for each work area.



5. Horizontal cabling shall contain no more than one transition point or consolidation point between the horizontal cross-connect and the telecommunications equipment outlet.

6. Bridged taps and splices shall not be installed in the horizontal cabling. 7. A work area is approximately 100 sq. ft. and includes the components that extend from

the equipment outlets to the station equipment. 8. The maximum allowable horizontal cable length is 295 feet. This maximum allowable

length does not include an allowance for the length of 16 feet to the workstation equipment or in the horizontal cross-connect.

1.06 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit all applicable, current manufacturer certificate(s) showing contractor is certified by the cabling manufacturer and can provide the necessary warranty required by the contract documents.

B. Provide manufacturer cut sheets for each piece of equipment specified. Include the manufacturer name, model number and description of each listed component. If the data sheet includes multiple part numbers or models, the Contractor will indicate which model is being submitted by marking the appropriate model number with an “X” or arrow.

C. Submit for approval, details of all materials, equipment and systems to be furnished. Work shall not proceed without the Owner and/or the construction manager’s approval of the submitted items. Digital copies in PDF format of the following shall be submitted:

1. Submittals for individual systems and equipment assemblies that consist of more than one item or component shall be made for the system or assembly as a whole. Partial submittals will not be considered, reviewed or stored, and such submittals will not be returned except at the request and expense of the contractor.

D. Any materials and equipment listed that are not in accordance with specification requirements may be rejected.

E. The approval of material and equipment systems is a general approval subject to the drawings, specifications and verification of all measurements at the job. Approval does not relieve the contractor from the responsibility of errors. The contractor shall carefully check and correct all documentation prior to submission for approval.

F. Product data for the following:

1. Grounding and bonding components 2. Wireways and fittings 3. J-Hooks 4. Copper and fiber optic cabling 5. Copper and fiber optic connectivity components 6. Enclosures, racks and cabinets 7. Firestop system assemblies 8. Wireless access points

G. Shop Drawings: For communications equipment room custom fittings. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

H. Samples: For wireways, nonmetallic wireways, surface pathways and tele-power poles and for each color and texture specified, 12 inches long, if applicable.



1.07 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. As-Built Data: Plans showing as-built locations of structured cabling infrastructure components, devices and pathways, including but not limited to the following:

1. Network outlets 2. TBC, PBB, SBBs, and routing of their bonding conductors 3. Surface pathways 4. Wireless access points 5. Cameras 6. Enclosures, cabinets and rack elevations 7. Firestop systems 8. Speakers

B. Coordination Drawings: Pathway routing plans, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of items involved:

1. Structural members in paths of pathway groups with common supports. 2. HVAC and plumbing items and architectural features in paths of conduit groups with

common supports. 3. Underground ducts, piping, and structures in location of underground enclosures and

handholes. 4. Suspended ceiling components. 5. Structural members to which hangers and supports will be attached. 6. Size and location of initial access modules for acoustical tile. 7. Items penetrating finished ceiling, including but not limited to the following:

a. Wireless access points (WAPS) b. Cameras. c. Speakers. d. Motion detectors. e. Access panels. f. Projectors.

C. Source quality-control reports.

1.08 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For voice/data and cabling to include in operation, and maintenance manuals. Requirements of this section shall be provided in addition to items specified by other specification sections.

B. Closeout submittals will be submitted under this section with the following provisions.

1. Maintenance Data: Include manufacturer’s operating instructions, original copies of all software, recommended maintenance required and maintenance intervals.

2. A complete parts list. 3. Record drawings shall show the following:

a. Update the original submittals of the floor plans. Relocate any device that may have been moved or altered during the life span of the project. Devices shall include all cable pathways, outlets and other devices included in the telecommunications system.

b. Each device shall be labeled as per the direction of the Owner representative.



c. Update the line diagram drawings provided during the submittal phase that indicated device locations back to the MDF/IDF. This will include any changes to the port locations, quantities or locations, etc.

d. Title blocks used on all drawings will be that of the contractor and shall include the following:

1) Company name 2) Company address and phone number for service 3) Date on the drawings will match the date of acceptance for warranty

purposes. 4) Do not use the A/E tile block, copyright date, signature or seals for any

reason.

4. Drawing documentation will be in the following format:

a. Two (2) electronic copies on USB flash drives or cloud storage.

1) Drawings will be in both CAD (DWG) and PDF format and the contractor will include all files on each drive.

2) Provide all PDF drawings in black and white.

5. Drawings shall be provided to the A/E for review and acceptance prior to the Owner’s final acceptance of the project.

a. The drawings will be reviewed with the A/E and the Owner prior to the final acceptance process. Drawings rejected for any reason will delay the final acceptance process until resolved.

C. Completed record drawing will be required for use during the final acceptance process of the construction project. Failure to produce the record drawing during this process will result in a delay in the final acceptance to the project.

D. Passing test results for every copper cable/conductor and every fiber strand which was furnished as part of the product. Tested items marked with an (*) shall not be acceptable.

E. Testing equipment utilized for all cable testing shall be calibrated within the past 12 months by the manufacturer.

1.09 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Cabling installer must have personnel on staff certified by BICSI and/or the cabling and connectivity manufacturer.

1. Layout Responsibility: Preparation of submittal drawings shall be under direct supervision of an RCDD.

2. Installation Supervision: Installation shall be under direct supervision of Technician, who shall be present at all times when Work of this Section is performed at Project site.

3. Field Inspector: Currently registered by BICSI as an RCDD to perform the on-site inspection.

4. Reference 270500 for additional requirements.



1.10 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Test cables upon receipt at project site.

1. Test optical fiber cable to determine the continuity of the strand end to end. Use optical fiber flashlight or optical loss test set

2. Test optical fiber cable while on reels. Use an optical time domain reflectometer to verify the cable length and locate cable defects, splices, and connector, including the loss value of each. Retain test data and include the record in maintenance data.

1.11 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install cables and connecting materials until wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and temporary HVAC system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and humidity conditions at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period.

1.12 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer’s Warranty:

1. Contractor shall provide a 25–year Panduit Certification PlusSM System Warranty on all copper and fiber links and/or channels.

2. Panduit® Certification PlusSM warranty shall meet the following criteria:

a. A 25–year guarantee that the installed cabling system will pass the Commercial Building Telecommunications Standards cited in this document.

b. This warranty will cover all registered links and/or channels. c. Contractor shall indicate in warranty documentation whether registered links are to

be link or channel.

1) If links are covered, this warranty may be invoked only if the links are comprised entirely of Panduit components and cable.

2) If channels are covered, this warranty may be invoked only if entire channel links are comprised of continuous Panduit components and cable, including patch cords.

d. The communications Contractor will correct any problems and malfunctions that are warranty–related issues without charge for the entire warranty period.

e. If the Certification PlusSM warranty is needed by the Owner within the warranted period and the original installer is no longer in business, Panduit shall find a substitute Panduit ONESM certified contractor and assume costs to fulfill the obligations of the warranty.

f. Upon acceptance of the warranty paperwork and test results from the Contractor, Panduit will mail a notification letter to the installer and a notification letter with warranty certificate to the Owner.

g. The warranty period shall commence following the final acceptance of the project by the Owner and written confirmation of warranty from Panduit.

B. Testing and Inspection of Communications Equipment



1. Provide tests specified below, when applicable, and as indicated under individual items of material, equipment, and work specified in this Specification.

a. Furnish all test equipment and instruments required for the tests. b. Responsible, qualified employees of the contractor in the presence of the Owner or

an authorized representative shall perform the cable testing. c. All individuals involved in the testing phase of the project shall not have been

involved in the installation phase nor shall have immediate knowledge of the installation task.

2. End to end performance of all parts and channels will be tested.

1.13 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Patch-Panel Units: One of each type. 2. Plugs: Five each type. 3. Jacks: 10 each type. 4. Cassettes: One of each type for every point of fiber termination.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 BACKBOARDS

A. Backboards: Plywood, fire-retardant treated, 3/4 by 48 by 96 inches.

B. Backboard Paint: Pre-painted.

2.02 GENERAL CABLE CHARACTERSITICS

A. Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction as complying with the applicable standard and NFPA 70 for the following types:

1. Communications, Plenum Rated: Type CMP complying with UL 1685. 2. Communications, Plenum Rated: Type CM, Type CMG, Type CMP, Type CMR, or

Type CMX in metallic conduit installed according to NFPA 70, Article 300.22, "Wiring in Ducts, Plenums, and Other Air-Handling Spaces."

3. Communications, Riser Rated: Type CMR complying with UL 1666 and ICEA S-103-701. 4. Communications, Riser Rated: Type CMP or Type CMR in listed plenum or riser

communications raceway. 5. Communications, Riser Rated: Type CMP or Type CMR in metallic conduit installed

according to NFPA 70, Article 300.22, "Wiring in Ducts, Plenums, and Other Air-Handling Spaces."

B. CATV Cable: Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction as complying with the applicable standard and NFPA 70 for the following types:

1. CATV Plenum Rated: Type CATVP installed in riser raceways or cable routing assemblies, complying with NFPA 262.



2. CATV Riser Rated: Type CATVR complying with UL 1666 installed in riser raceways or cable routing assemblies.

3. CATV Cable: Type CATV, or CATVP or CATVR installed in general purpose, riser, or plenum communications raceways or cable routing assemblies in fireproof riser shafts with firestops at each penetration.

2.03 COPPER BACKBONE CABLING

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Hitachi Cable America Inc. 2. Mohawk; a division of Belden Networking, Inc. 3. Superior Essex 4. General Cable 5. Approved equivalent

2.04 HIGH-COUNT CATEGORY 3 TWISTED PAIR CABLE

A. Description: 50-pair, balanced-twisted pair cable, certified to meet transmission characteristics of Category 3 cable at frequencies up to 16MHz.

B. Standard: Comply with ICEA S-90-661, NEMA WC 63.1, and TIA-568.2-D for Category 3 cables.

C. Conductors: 100-ohm, 24 AWG solid copper.

D. Shielding/Screening: Unshielded balanced twisted pairs (UTP) for indoor use. Shielded balanced twisted pairs (FTP) for outside plant applications.

E. Cable Rating: Rated for the environment in which it is to be installed.

F. Jacket: Gray thermoplastic.

2.05 HIGH-COUNT CATEGORY 5e TWISTED PAIR CABLE

A. Description: 50-pair, balanced-twisted pair cable, certified to meet transmission characteristics of Category 5e cable at frequencies up to 100 MHz.

B. Standard: Comply with ICEA S-90-661, NEMA WC 63.1, and TIA-568.2-D for Category 5e cables.

C. Conductors: 100-ohm, 24 AWG solid copper.

D. Shielding/Screening: Unshielded balanced twisted pairs (UTP) for indoor use. Shielded balanced twisted pairs (FTP) for outside plant applications..

E. Cable Rating: Rated for the environment in which it is to be installed.

F. Jacket: Gray thermoplastic.

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2.06 TWISTED PAIR CABLE HARDWARE

A. Description: Hardware designed to connect, splice, and terminate twisted pair copper communications cable.

B. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Hitachi Cable America Inc. 2. Mohawk; a division of Belden Networking, Inc. 3. Superior Essex 4. General Cable 5. Approved equivalent

C. General Requirements for Cable Connecting Hardware:

1. Twisted pair cable hardware shall meet the performance requirements of Category 3, Category 5e, Category 6 or Category 6a.

2. Comply with TIA-568.2-D, IDC type, with modules designed for punch-down caps or tools.

3. Cables shall be terminated with connecting hardware of same category or higher. 4. Source Limitations: Obtain twisted pair cable hardware from single source from single

manufacturer or from same manufacturer as twisted pair cable, from single source.

D. Connecting Blocks: 110-style IDC for Category 3, Category 5e, 110-style IDC for Category 6, 110-style IDC for Category 6a. Provide blocks for the number of cables terminated on the block, plus 25 percent spare, integral with connector bodies, including plugs and jacks where indicated.

E. Cross-Connect: Modular array of connecting blocks arranged to terminate building cables and permit interconnection between cables.

1. Number of Terminals per Field: One for each conductor in assigned cables.

F. Patch Panel: Modular panels housing numbered jack units with IDC-type connectors at each jack for permanent termination of pair groups of installed cables.

1. Features:

a. Universal T568A and T568B wiring labels. b. Labeling areas adjacent to conductors. c. Replaceable connectors. d. 24 or 48 ports.

2. Construction: 16-gauge steel and mountable on 19-inch equipment racks. 3. Number of Jacks per Field: One for each four-pair conductor group of indicated cables,

plus spares and blank positions adequate to suit specified expansion criteria.

G. Plugs and Plug Assemblies:

1. Male; eight position (8P8C); color-coded modular telecommunications connector designed for termination of a single four-pair 100-ohm unshielded or shielded twisted pair cable.

2. Standard: Comply with TIA-568.2-D. 3. Marked to indicate transmission performance.






H. Jacks and Jack Assemblies:

1. Female; eight position; modular; fixed telecommunications connector designed for termination of a single four-pair 100-ohm unshielded or shielded twisted pair cable.

2. Designed to snap-in to a patch panel or faceplate. 3. Standard: Comply with TIA-568.2-D. 4. Marked to indicate transmission performance.

I. Patch Cords: Factory-made, four-pair cables in 48-inch lengths; terminated with an eight-position modular plug at each end.

1. Patch cords shall have bend-relief-compliant boots and color-coded icons to ensure Category 6 performance. Patch cords shall have latch guards to protect against snagging.

2. Patch cords shall have color-coded boots for circuit identification.

2.07 FIBER OPTIC BACKBONE CABLING

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. Panduit Corporation.

2.08 850 NANOMETER LASER-OPTIMIZED, 50/125 MICROMETER, INDOOR-OUTDOOR MULTIMODE OPTICAL FIBER CABLE (OM4)

A. Description: Multimode, 50/125-micrometer, 12-fiber, conductive, tight buffer, optical fiber cable.

B. Standards:

1. Comply with ICEA S-83-596 for mechanical properties. 2. Comply with TIA-568.3-D for performance specifications. 3. Comply with TIA-492AAAD for detailed specifications.

C. Conductive cable shall be steel armored type.

D. Maximum Attenuation: 3.50 dB/km at 850 nm; 1.5 dB/km at 1300 nm.

E. Minimum Overfilled Modal Bandwidth-length Product: 3500 MHz-km at 850 nm; 500 MHz-km at 1300 nm.

F. Minimum Effective Modal Bandwidth-length Product: 4700 MHz-km at 850 nm.

G. Jacket:

1. Jacket Color: Aqua. 2. Cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be according to TIA-598-D. 3. Imprinted with fiber count, fiber type, and aggregate length at regular intervals not to

exceed 40 inches.

H. Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction as complying with UL 444, UL 1651, and NFPA 70 for the following types:





1. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, complying with NFPA 262. 2. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP in listed plenum communications raceway. 3. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, or Type OFNR in metallic conduit. 4. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, complying with NFPA 262; Type OFNP in

listed plenum communications raceway; or Type OFN, Type OFNG, Type OFNP, or Type OFNR in metallic conduit.

5. Riser Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNR or Type OFNP, complying with UL 1666. 6. Riser Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP or Type OFNR in listed riser or plenum

communications raceway. 7. Riser Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, or Type OFNR in metallic conduit installed per

NFPA 70, Article 300.22, "Wiring in Ducts, Plenums, and Other Air-Handling Spaces." 8. Plenum Rated, Conductive: Type OFCP, complying with NFPA 262. 9. Plenum Rated, Conductive: Type OFCP or Type OFNP in listed plenum communications

raceway. 10. Plenum Rated, Conductive: Type OFCP, Type OFNP, Type OFCR, or Type OFNR in

metallic conduit installed per NFPA 70, Article 300.22, "Wiring in Ducts, Plenums, and Other Air-Handling Spaces."

11. Riser Rated, Conductive: Type OFCR or Type OFCP; complying with UL 1666. 12. Riser Rated, Conductive: Type OFCP, Type OFNP, or Type OFCR or Type OFNP in

listed riser or plenum communications raceway. 13. Riser Rated, Conductive: Type OFCP, Type OFNP, Type OFCR, or Type OFNR in

metallic conduit.

2.09 9/125 MICROMETER, SINGLE-MODE, INDOOR-OUTDOOR OPTICAL FIBER CABLE (OS2)

A. Description: Single mode, 9/125-micrometer, 12 fibers, single loose tube, armored optical fiber cable.

B. Description: Single mode, 9/125-micrometer, 48 fibers, stranded loose tube, armored optical fiber cable.

C. Standards:

1. Comply with TIA-492CAAB for detailed specifications. 2. Comply with TIA-568.3-D for performance specifications. 3. Comply with ICEA S-104-696 for mechanical properties.

D. Armored cable shall be steel armored type.

E. Maximum Attenuation: 0.5 dB/km at 1310 nm; 0.5 dB/km at 1550 nm.

F. Jacket:

1. Jacket Color: Yellow. 2. Cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be according to TIA-598-D. 3. Imprinted with fiber count, fiber type, and aggregate length at regular intervals not to

exceed 40 inches.

G. Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction as complying with UL 444, UL 1651, and NFPA 70 for the following types:

1. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, complying with NFPA 262. 2. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP in listed plenum communications raceway. 3. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, or Type OFNR in metallic conduit.



4. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, complying with NFPA 262; Type OFNP in listed plenum communications raceway; or Type OFN, Type OFNG, Type OFNP, or Type OFNR in metallic conduit.


communications raceway. 7. Riser Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, or Type OFNR in metallic conduit installed per

NFPA 70, Article 300.22, "Wiring in Ducts, Plenums, and Other Air-Handling Spaces." 8. Plenum Rated, Armored (Conductive): Type OFCP, complying with NFPA 262. 9. Plenum Rated, Armored (Conductive): Type OFCP or Type OFNP in listed plenum

communications raceway. 10. Plenum Rated, Armored (Conductive): Type OFCP, Type OFNP, Type OFCR, or

Type OFNR in metallic conduit installed per NFPA 70, Article 300.22, "Wiring in Ducts, Plenums, and Other Air-Handling Spaces."

11. Riser Rated, Armored (Conductive): Type OFCR or Type OFCP; complying with UL 1666.

12. Riser Rated, Armored (Conductive): Type OFCP, Type OFNP, or Type OFCR or Type OFNP in listed riser or plenum communications raceway.

13. Riser Rated, Armored (Conductive): Type OFCP, Type OFNP, Type OFCR, or Type OFNR in metallic conduit.

2.10 9/125 MICROMETER SINGLE-MODE, INSIDE PLANT OPTICAL FIBER CABLE (OS2)

A. Description: Single mode, 9/125-micrometer, 12 fibers, single loose tube, optical fiber cable.

B. Description: Single mode, 9/125-micrometer, 24 fibers, stranded loose tube, optical fiber cable.

C. Standards:



E. Jacket:


exceed 40 inches.

F. Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction as complying with UL 444, UL 1651, and NFPA 70 for the following types:

1. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, complying with NFPA 262. 2. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP in listed plenum communications raceway. 3. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, or Type OFNR in metallic conduit. 4. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, complying with NFPA 262; Type OFNP in

listed plenum communications raceway; or Type OFNP, or Type OFNR in metallic conduit.


communications raceway.



7. Riser Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, or Type OFNR in metallic conduit installed per NFPA 70, Article 300.22, "Wiring in Ducts, Plenums, and Other Air-Handling Spaces."

2.11 9/125 MICROMETER SINGLE-MODE, OUTSIDE PLANT OPTICAL FIBER CABLE (OS2)

A. Description: Single mode, 9/125-micrometer, 12 fibers, single loose tube, optical fiber cable.

B. Description: Single mode, 9/125-micrometer, 24 fibers, stranded loose tube, optical fiber cable.

C. Standards:



E. Jacket:

1. Jacket Color: Black. 2. Cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be according to TIA-598-D. 3. Imprinted with fiber count, fiber type, and aggregate length at regular intervals not to

exceed 40 inches.

2.12 OPTICAL FIBER CABLE HARDWARE


1. Panduit Corp.

B. Standards:

1. Comply with Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard (FOCIS) specifications of the TIA-604 series.

2. Comply with TIA-568.3-D.

C. Cross-Connects.Patch Panel Enclosures and Fiber Adapter Panels: Modular panels housing multiple-numbered, duplex cable connectors.

1. Number of Connectors per Field: One for each fiber of cable or cables assigned to field, plus spares and blank positions adequate to suit specified expansion criteria.

2. FAP series with duplex LC connectors

D. Patch Cords: Factory-made, dual-fiber cables, 36-inch lengths.

1. Contact Owner for lengths of patch cords before ordering.

E. Connector Type: Type LC complying with TIA-604-10-B, connectors.

F. Plugs and Plug Assemblies:





1. Male; color-coded modular telecommunications connector designed for termination of a single optical fiber cable.

2. Insertion loss not more than 0.75 dB. 3. Marked to indicate transmission performance.

G. Jacks and Jack Assemblies:

1. Female; quick-connect, simplex and duplex; fixed telecommunications connector designed for termination of a single optical fiber cable.

2. Insertion loss not more than 0.75 dB. 3. Marked to indicate transmission performance. 4. Designed to snap-in to a patch panel or faceplate.

2.13 COPPER HORIZONTAL CABLING

A. Horizontal cable cabling system shall provide interconnections between Distributor A, Distributor B, or Distributor C, and the equipment outlet, otherwise known as "Cabling Subsystem 1," in the telecommunications cabling system structure. Cabling system consists of horizontal cables, intermediate and main cross-connects, mechanical terminations, and patch cords or jumpers used for horizontal-to-horizontal cross-connection.


2. Horizontal cabling shall contain no more than one transition point or consolidation point between the horizontal cross-connect and the telecommunications equipment outlet.

3. Bridged taps and splices shall not be installed in the horizontal cabling.

B. A work area is approximately 100 sq. ft. and includes the components that extend from the equipment outlets to the station equipment.

C. The maximum allowable horizontal cable length is 295 feet. This maximum allowable length does not include an allowance for the length of 16 feet to the workstation equipment or in the horizontal cross-connect.

2.14 CATEGORY 6A TWISTED PAIR CABLE

A. Description: Four-pair, balanced-twisted pair cable, with internal spline, certified to meet transmission characteristics of Category 6a cable at frequencies up to 500MHz.



C. Standard: Comply with TIA-568.2-D for Category 6a cables.

D. Conductors: 100-ohm, 23 AWG solid copper.

E. Shielding/Screening: Unshielded twisted pairs (UTP).

F. Cable Rating: Riser or Plenum. Rated for the environment in which it is to be installed.

G. Jacket: Blue thermoplastic.





2.15 TWISTED PAIR CABLE HARDWARE

A. Description: Hardware designed to connect, splice, and terminate twisted pair copper communications cable.



C. General Requirements for Twisted Pair Cable Hardware:

1. Comply with the performance requirements of Category 6a. 2. Comply with TIA-568.2-D, IDC type, with modules designed for punch-down caps or

tools. 3. Cables shall be terminated with connecting hardware of same category or higher.

D. Source Limitations: Obtain twisted pair cable hardware from single source from single manufacturer. or from same manufacturer as twisted pair cable, from single source.

E. Connecting Blocks:

1. 110-style IDC for Category 6a. 2. Provide blocks for the number of cables terminated on the block, plus 25 percent spare,

integral with connector bodies, including plugs and jacks where indicated.

F. Cross-Connect: Modular array of connecting blocks arranged to terminate building cables and permit interconnection between cables.

1. Number of Terminals per Field: One for each conductor in assigned cables.

G. Patch Panel: Flat, modular panels housing numbered jack units with IDC-type connectors at each jack location for permanent termination of pair groups of installed cables.

1. Features:

a. Universal T568A and T568B wiring labels. b. Labeling areas adjacent to conductors. c. Replaceable connectors. d. 24 or 48 ports. e. Provide capacity for 25% growth.

2. Construction: 16-gauge steel and mountable on 19-inch equipment racks. 3. Number of Jacks per Field: One for each four-pair conductor group of indicated cables,

plus spares and blank positions adequate to suit specified expansion criteria.

H. Patch Cords: Factory-made, four-pair cables in 36-inch lengths; terminated with an eight-position modular plug at each end.

1. Patch cords shall have bend-relief-compliant boots and color-coded icons to ensure performance. Patch cords shall have latch guards to protect against snagging.

2. Patch cords shall have color-coded boots for circuit identification. 3. Contact Owner for color of patch cords before ordering.

I. Plugs and Plug Assemblies:





1. Male; eight position; color-coded modular telecommunications connector designed for termination of a single four-pair, 100-ohm, unshielded or shielded twisted pair cable.

2. Standard: Comply with TIA-568.2-D. 3. Marked to indicate transmission performance.

J. Jacks and Jack Assemblies:

1. Female; eight position; modular; fixed telecommunications connector designed for termination of a single four-pair, 100-ohm, unshielded or shielded twisted pair cable.

2. Designed to snap-in to a patch panel or faceplate. 3. Standard: Comply with TIA-568.2-D. 4. Marked to indicate transmission performance. 5. Jacks/module colors, all network devices: Green

K. Faceplate:

1. Two, Four or Six port, vertical single gang faceplates designed to mount to single gang wall boxes.

2. Plastic Faceplate: High-impact plastic. Coordinate color with Section 262726 "Wiring Devices."

3. Metal Faceplate: Stainless steel, complying with requirements in Section 262726 "Wiring Devices."

4. For use with snap-in jacks accommodating any combination of twisted pair, optical fiber, and coaxial work area cords.

a. Flush mounting jacks, positioning the cord at a 45-degree angle.

L. Legend:

1. Machine printed, in the field, using adhesive-tape label. 2. Snap-in, clear-label covers and machine-printed paper inserts.

2.16 MULTIUSER TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET ASSEMBLY (MUTOA)


1. Panduit Corp.

B. Description: MUTOAs shall meet the requirements of "Twisted Pair Cable Hardware" Article.

1. Number of Terminals per Field: One for each conductor in assigned cables. 2. Number of Connectors per Field:

a. One for each four-pair unshielded or shielded twisted-pair group of indicated cables, plus 25 percent spare positions.

3. Mounting: Recessed in ceiling 4. NRTL listed as complying with UL 50 and UL 1863. 5. Label shall include maximum length of work area cords, based on TIA-568.1-D. 6. When installed in plenums used for environmental air, NRTL listed as complying with

UL 2043.





2.17 OPTICAL FIBER HORIZONTAL CABLING

A. Optical fiber horizontal cabling system shall provide interconnections between Distributor A, Distributor B, or Distributor C and the equipment outlet, otherwise known as "Cabling Subsystem 1" in the telecommunications cabling system structure. Cabling system consists of horizontal cables, intermediate and main cross-connects, mechanical terminations, and patch cords or jumpers used for horizontal-to-horizontal cross-connection.


2. Horizontal cabling shall contain no more than one transition point or consolidation point between the horizontal cross-connect and the equipment outlet.

3. Bridged taps and splices shall not be installed in the horizontal cabling.

2.18 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General Performance: Horizontal cabling system shall comply with transmission standards in TIA-568.1-D, when tested according to test procedures of this standard.

2.19 9/125 MICROMETER, SINGLE-MODE, INDOOR-OUTDOOR OPTICAL FIBER CABLE (OS2)

A. Description: Single mode, 9/125-micrometer, 2 fibers, tight buffered, conductive optical fiber cable.



C. Conductive cable shall be steel armored type.


E. Jacket:


exceed 40 inches.

F. Standards:


G. Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction as complying with UL 444, UL 1651, and NFPA 70 for the following types:

1. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, complying with NFPA 262. 2. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP in listed plenum communications raceway. 3. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP or Type OFNR in metallic conduit.





4. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, complying with NFPA 262; Type OFNP in listed plenum communications raceway; or Type OFN, Type OFNG, Type OFNP, or Type OFNR in metallic conduit.

5. Plenum Rated, Conductive: Type OFCP, complying with NFPA 262. 6. Plenum Rated, Conductive: Type OFCP or Type OFNP in listed plenum communications

raceway. 7. Plenum Rated, Conductive: Type OFCP, Type OFNP, Type OFCR, or Type OFNR in

metallic conduit installed per NFPA 70, Article 300.22, "Wiring in Ducts, Plenums, and Other Air-Handling Spaces."

2.20 OPTICAL FIBER CABLE HARDWARE

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the work include, but are not limited to the following:


B. Standards:

1. Comply with Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard (FOCIS) specifications of the TIA-604 series.

2. Comply with TIA-568.3-D.

C. Cross-Connects and Patch Panels: Modular panels housing multiple-numbered, duplex cable connectors.

1. Number of Connectors per Field: One for each fiber of cable or cables assigned to field, plus spares and blank positions adequate to suit specified expansion criteria.

D. Patch Cords: Factory-made, single-fiber cables in 36-inch lengths.

E. Connector Type: Type LC complying with TIA-604-10-B, connectors.

F. Plugs and Plug Assemblies:

1. Male; color-coded modular telecommunications connector designed for termination of a single optical fiber cable.

2. Insertion loss not more than 0.75 dB. 3. Marked to indicate transmission performance.

G. Jacks and Jack Assemblies:

1. Female; quick-connect, simplex and duplex; fixed telecommunications connector designed for termination of a single optical fiber cable.

2. Insertion loss not more than 0.75 dB. 3. Marked to indicate transmission performance. 4. Designed to snap-in to a patch panel or faceplate.

H. Faceplate:

1. Four -port, vertical single-gang faceplates designed to mount to single-gang wall boxes. 2. Plastic Faceplate: High-impact plastic. Coordinate color with Section 262726 "Wiring

Devices."





3. Metal Faceplate: Stainless steel, complying with requirements in Section 262726 "Wiring Devices."

4. For use with snap-in jacks accommodating any combination of twisted pair, optical fiber, and coaxial work area cords.

a. Flush mounting jacks, positioning the cord at a 45-degree angle.

2.21 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to evaluate cables.

B. Factory test cables on reels according to TIA-568.1-D.

C. Factory test twisted pair cables according to TIA-568.2-D.

D. Cable will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

E. Prepare test and inspection reports.

2.22 BACKBOARDS

A. Backboards: Plywood, fire-retardant treated, 3/4 by 48 by 96 inches.

B. Backboard Paint: Pre-painted with Light-colored interior latex paint.

C. Inquire with the Authority Having Jurisdiction for any additional requirements.

2.23 ENTRANCE PROTECTION (BUILDING ENTRANCE TERMINAL)

A. Comply with requirements in Section 270500 "Common Work Results for Communications " for grounding conductors and connectors.

B. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. Circa. 2. Tii. 3. 3M.

C. Wall mountable.

D. Provided with factory manufactured and tested 5-pin solid state or gas tube UL listed protector units. Check with Owner before ordering protector units.

E. Unit shall have an external ground lug for building ground or connecting additional terminals.

2.24 BOXES, ENCLOSURES, AND CABINETS








1. Hoffman; a brand of Pentair Equipment Protection. 2. Hubbell Incorporated. 3. MonoSystems, Inc. 4. O-Z/Gedney; a brand of Emerson Industrial Automation. 5. Wiremold / Legrand. 6. <Insert manufacturer's name>.

B. General Requirements for Boxes, Enclosures, and Cabinets: Boxes, enclosures, and cabinets shall be listed and labeled for intended location and use.

C. Sheet Metal Outlet and Device Boxes: Comply with NEMA OS 1 and UL 514A.

D. Cast-Metal Outlet and Device Boxes: Comply with NEMA FB 1, Type FD, aluminum, with gasketed cover.

E. Nonmetallic Outlet and Device Boxes: Comply with NEMA OS 2 and UL 514C.

F. Small Sheet Metal Pull and Junction Boxes: NEMA OS 1.

G. Cast-Metal Access, Pull, and Junction Boxes: Comply with NEMA FB 1 and UL 1773, cast aluminum with gasketed cover.

H. Box extensions used to accommodate new building finishes shall be of same material as recessed box.

I. Device Box Dimensions: 4 inches square by 2-1/8 inches deep.

J. Hinged-Cover Enclosures: Comply with UL 50 and NEMA 250, Type 3R with continuous-hinge cover with flush latch unless otherwise indicated.

1. Metal Enclosures: Steel, finished inside and out with manufacturer's standard enamel. 2. Nonmetallic Enclosures: Plastic. 3. Interior Panels: Steel; all sides finished with manufacturer's standard enamel.

K. Cabinets:

1. NEMA 250, Type 3R galvanized-steel box with removable interior panel and removable front, finished inside and out with manufacturer's standard enamel.

2. Hinged door in front cover with flush latch and concealed hinge. 3. Key latch to match panelboards. 4. Metal barriers to separate wiring of different systems and voltage. 5. Accessory feet where required for freestanding equipment. 6. Nonmetallic cabinets shall be listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified

testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

2.25 POWER STRIPS


1. APC. 2. Eaton. 3. Panduit Corporation.












B. Comply with requirements in Section 270500 "Common Work Results for Communications" for Grounding and Bonding of Communications Systems.

C. Power Strips: Comply with UL 1363.

1. Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

2. Rack mounting, with detachable or integral flanges. 3. Height: 1 RU. 4. Housing: Metal. 5. Six, 15-A, 120-V ac, NEMA WD 6, Configuration 5-15R receptacles. 6. Front-facing receptacles. 7. LED indicator lights for power and protection status. 8. LED indicator lights for reverse polarity and open outlet ground. 9. Circuit Breaker and Thermal Fusing: When protection is lost, circuit opens and cannot be

reset. 10. Circuit Breaker and Thermal Fusing: Unit continues to supply power if protection is lost. 11. Close-coupled, direct plug-in line cord. 12. Rocker-type on-off switch, illuminated when in on position. 13. Surge Protection: UL 1449, Type 3.

a. Maximum Surge Current, Line to Neutral: 27 kA. b. Protection modes shall be line to neutral, line to ground, and neutral to ground. c. UL 1449 Voltage Protection Rating for line to neutral and line to ground shall be

600 V and 500 V for neutral to ground.

2.26 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY

A. Comply with requirements in Section 270500 "Common Work Results for Communications."


1. APC. 2. Eaton.

C. UPS: Verify rack load with Owner for properly sized supply.

1. Rack mounted. 2. Height: 2RU or 3RU. 3. Housing: Metal. 4. NEMA L5-30P input connection. 5. Rear-facing receptacles. 6. 120V nominal output voltage. 7. 50/60Hz output frequency. 8. Output connections:

a. Six (6) NEMA 5-15R, battery backup. b. Two (2) NEMA 5-20R, battery backup.





2.27 19-INCH EQUIPMENT RACKS

A. Description: Two and four-post racks with threaded rails designed for mounting telecommunications equipment. Width is compatible with EIA/ECIA 310-E, 19-inch equipment mounting with an opening of 17.72-inches between rails.


1. B-line, an Eaton business. 2. Panduit Corp. 3. Chatsworth Products, Inc. 4. Hoffman.

C. General Requirements:

1. Frames: Modular units designed for telecommunications terminal support and coordinated with dimensions of units to be supported.

2. Material: Aluminum. 3. Finish: Manufacturer's standard, baked-polyester powder coat. 4. Color: Black.

D. Floor-Mounted Racks:

1. Overall Height: 84 inches. 2. Overall Depth: 23 inches. 3. Upright Depth: 3 inches 4. Two-Post Load Rating: 400 lb. 5. Four-Post Load Rating: 1000 lb. 6. Number of Rack Units per Rack: 45.

a. Numbering: Every rack unit, on interior of rack. 7. Threads: 12-24. 8. Vertical and horizontal cable management channels, top and bottom cable troughs and

grounding studs. 9. Base shall have a minimum of four mounting holes for permanent attachment to floor. 10. Top shall have provisions for attaching to cable tray or ceiling. 11. Self-leveling.

E. Wall-Mounted Racks:

1. Height: 22 inches or as indicated on Drawings. 2. Depth: 23 inches. 3. Load Rating: Minimum 150 lb. 4. Number of Rack Units per Rack: 12. 5. Threads: 12-24. 6. Wall Attachment: Four mounting holes. 7. Equipment Access: Integral swing.

F. Cable Management:

1. Metal, with integral wire retaining fingers. 2. Baked-polyester powder coat finish. 3. Vertical cable management panels shall have front and rear channels, with covers. 4. Provide horizontal crossover cable manager at the top of each relay rack, with a

minimum height of two rack units each.






2.28 19-INCH EQUIPMENT CABINETS

A. Description: Manufacturer-assembled four-post frame enclosed by side and top panels and front and rear doors, designed for mounting telecommunications equipment. Width is compatible with EIA/ECIA 310-E, 19-inch equipment mounting with an opening of 17.72 inches between rails.


1. B-line, an Eaton business. 2. Panduit Corp. 3. Chatsworth Products, Inc. 4. Hoffman.

C. General Cabinet Requirements:

1. Modular units designed for telecommunications terminal support and coordinated with dimensions of units to be supported.

2. Material: Aluminum. 3. Finish: Manufacturer's standard, baked-polyester powder coat. 4. Color: Black.

D. Modular Freestanding Cabinets:

1. Overall Height: 84 inches. 2. Overall Depth: 29 inches. 3. Load Rating: 3000 lb. 4. Number of Rack Units: 45.

a. Numbering: Every rack unit, on interior of rack.

5. Threads: 12-24. 6. Removable and lockable side and top panels. 7. Hinged and lockable front and rear doors. 8. Adjustable feet for leveling. 9. Screened ventilation openings in roof and rear door. 10. Cable access provisions in roof and base. 11. SBB. 12. Roof-mounted, 550-cfm fan with filter. 13. Power strip. 14. All cabinets keyed alike.

E. Modular Wall Cabinets:

1. Height: 22 inches. 2. Depth: 29 inches. 3. Load Rating: Minimum 150 lb. 4. Number of Rack Units: 12. 5. Threads: 12-24. 6. Lockable front doors. 7. Louvered side panels. 8. Cable access provisions top and bottom. 9. Grounding stud. 10. Roof-mounted, 250-cfm fan. 11. Power strip.






12. All cabinets keyed alike.

F. Cable Management:

1. Metal, with integral wire retaining fingers. 2. Baked-polyester powder coat finish. 3. Vertical cable management panels shall have front and rear channels, with covers. 4. Provide horizontal crossover cable manager at top of each relay rack, with a minimum

height of two rack units each.

2.29 LADDER CABLE TRAY


1. B-line, an Eaton business. 2. Chatsworth Products, Inc. 3. Hoffman.

B. Description:

1. Configuration: Two longitudinal side rails with transverse rungs swaged or welded to side rails, complying with NEMA VE 1.

2. Width: 18 inches unless otherwise indicated on Drawings. 3. Minimum Usable Load Depth: 3 inches. 4. Straight Section Lengths: 10 feet, except where shorter lengths are required to facilitate

tray assembly. 5. Rung Spacing: 9 inches o.c. 6. Radius-Fitting Rung Spacing: 9 inches at center of tray's width. 7. Minimum Cable-Bearing Surface for Rungs: 7/8-inch width with radius edges. 8. No portion of the rungs shall protrude below the bottom plane of side rails. 9. Structural Performance of Each Rung: Capable of supporting a maximum cable load, with

a safety factor of 1.5, plus a 200-lb concentrated load, when tested according to NEMA VE 1.

10. Fitting Minimum Radius: 24 inches. 11. Splicing Assemblies: Bolted type using serrated flange locknuts. 12. Splice-Plate Capacity: Splices located within support span shall not diminish rated

loading capacity of cable tray.

C. Materials and Finishes:

1. Steel:

a. Straight Section and Fitting Side Rails and Rungs: Rectangular steel tubing. b. Steel Tray Splice Plates: ASTM A 1011/A 1011M, HSLAS, Grade 50, Class 1. c. Fasteners: Steel complies with the minimum mechanical properties of

ASTM A 510/A 510M, Grade 1008. d. Finish: Hot-dip galvanized after fabrication, complying with ASTM A123/A123 M,

Class B2.

1) Hardware: Chromium-zinc plated, ASTM F 1136.

e. Finish: Hot-dip galvanized after fabrication, complying with ASTM A 653/A 653M, G90.






1) Hardware: Chromium-zinc plated, ASTM F 1136.

f. Finish: Electrogalvanized after fabrication, complying with ASTM B 633.

1) Hardware: Galvanized, ASTM B 633.

g. Finish: Powder-coat enamel paint.

1) Powder-Coat Enamel: Cable tray manufacturer's recommended primer and corrosion-inhibiting treatment, with factory-applied powder-coat paint.

2) Epoxy-Resin Prime Coat: Cold-curing epoxy primer, MPI# 101. 3) Epoxy-Resin Topcoat: Epoxy, cold-cured gloss, MPI# 77. 4) Hardware: Chromium-zinc plated, ASTM F 1136.

h. Finish: Factory-standard primer, ready for field painting, with chromium-zinc-plated hardware according to ASTM F 1136.

i. Finish: Black oxide finish for support accessories and miscellaneous hardware according to ASTM D 769.

j. <Insert finish>.

2. Aluminum:

a. Materials: Alloy 6063-T6 according to ANSI H35.1/H 35.1M for extruded components, and Alloy 5052-H32 or Alloy 6061-T6 according to ANSI H35.1/H 35.1M for fabricated parts.

b. Hardware: Chromium-zinc-plated steel, ASTM F 1136. c. Hardware for Aluminum Cable Tray Used Outdoors: Stainless steel, Type 316,

ASTM F 593 and ASTM F 594.

2.30 GROUNDING

A. Comply with requirements in Section 270500 "Common Work Results for Communications " for grounding conductors and connectors.


1. Chatsworth Products, Inc. 2. Ortronics, Inc. 3. Panduit Corp.

C. Rack and Cabinet SBBs: Rectangular bars of hard-drawn solid copper, accepting conductors ranging from No. 14 to No. 2/0 AWG, NRTL listed as complying with UL 467, and complying with TIA-607-D.

1. Cabinet-Mounted SBB: Terminal block, with stainless-steel or copper-plated hardware for attachment to cabinet.

2. Rack-Mounted Horizontal SBB: Designed for mounting in 19- or 23-inch equipment racks. Include a copper splice bar for transitioning to an adjoining rack, and stainless-steel or copper-plated hardware for attachment to the rack.

3. Rack-Mounted Vertical SBB: 72 or 36 inches long, with stainless-steel or copper-plated hardware for attachment to rack.







2.31 LABELING

A. Comply with TIA-606-C and UL 969 for a system of labeling materials, including label stocks, laminating adhesives, and inks used by label printers.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 ENTRANCE FACILITIES

A. Contact telecommunications service provider and arrange for installation of demarcation point, protected entrance terminals, and a housing when so directed by service provider.

B. Comply with requirements in Section 270500 "Common Work Results for Communications Systems" for materials and installation requirements for underground, buried or aerial pathways.

3.02 INSTALLATION PRACTICES

A. Comply with NECA 1, NECA 301, and NECA/BICSI 568.

B. Comply with BICSI's "Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual" for layout of communications equipment spaces.

C. Comply with BICSI's "Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual" for installation of equipment in communications equipment spaces.

D. Coordinate layout and installation of communications equipment in racks and in room. Coordinate service entrance configuration with service provider.

1. Comply with TIA-568.1-D and TIA-568.3-D. 2. Comply with BICSI ITSIMM, Ch. 6, "Cable Termination Practices." 3. Cable may be terminated on connecting hardware that is rack or cabinet mounted. 4. Meet jointly with systems providers, equipment suppliers, and Owner to exchange

information and agree on details of equipment configurations and installation interfaces. 5. Record agreements reached in meetings and distribute them to other participants. 6. Adjust configurations and locations of distribution frames, cross-connects, and patch

panels in equipment rooms to accommodate and optimize configurations and space requirements of communications equipment.

7. Adjust configurations and locations of equipment with distribution frames, cross-connects, and patch panels of cabling systems of other communications, electronic safety and security, and related systems that share space in equipment room.

8. Install 110-style IDC termination hardware unless otherwise indicated. 9. Do not untwist twisted pair cables more than 1/2 inch from the point of termination to

maintain cable geometry. 10. Terminate all conductors; no cable shall contain unterminated elements. Make

terminations only at indicated outlets, terminals, cross-connects, and patch panels. 11. Cables may not be spliced. Secure and support cables at intervals not exceeding 30

inches and not more than 6 inches from cabinets, boxes, fittings, outlets, racks, frames, and terminals.

12. Install lacing bars to restrain cables, prevent straining connections, and prevent bending cables to smaller radii than minimums recommended by manufacturer.

13. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending radii, but not less than radii specified in BICSI ITSIMM, Ch. 5,



"Copper Structured Cabling Systems," "Cable Termination Practices" Section Use lacing bars and distribution spools.

14. Do not install bruised, kinked, scored, deformed, or abraded cable. Do not splice cable between termination, tap, or junction points. Remove and discard cable if damaged during installation and replace it with new cable.

15. Cold-Weather Installation: Bring cable to room temperature before dereeling. Heat lamps shall not be used for heating.

16. In the communications equipment room, install a 10-foot-long service loop on the end of each cable.

17. Pulling Cable: Comply with BICSI ITSIMM, Ch. 5, "Copper Structured Cabling Systems," "Pulling and Installing Cable" Section. Monitor cable pull tensions.

E. Open-Cable Installation:

1. Install cabling with horizontal and vertical cable guides in telecommunications spaces with terminating hardware and interconnection equipment.

2. Suspend twisted pair cabling, not in a wireway or pathway, a minimum of 8 inches above ceilings by cable supports not more than 60 inches apart.

3. Cable shall not be run through structural members or in contact with pipes, ducts, or other potentially damaging items.

F. Group connecting hardware for cables into separate logical fields.

G. Separation from EMI Sources:

1. Comply with recommendations from BICSI's "Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual" and TIA-569-E for separating unshielded copper communication cable from potential EMI sources, including electrical power lines and equipment.

2. Separation between open communications cables or cables in nonmetallic raceways and unshielded power conductors and electrical equipment shall be as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 5 inches. b. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 12 inches. c. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 24 inches.

3. Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and unshielded power lines or electrical equipment shall be as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 2-1/2 inches. b. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches. c. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 12 inches.

4. Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways, power lines, and electrical equipment located in grounded metallic conduits or enclosures shall be as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: No requirement. b. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 3 inches. c. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches.

5. Separation between Communications Cables and Electrical Motors and Transformers, 5 kVA or HP and Larger: A minimum of 48 inches.

H. Separation between Communications Cables and Fluorescent Fixtures: A minimum of 5 inches.



I. Coordinate location of power raceways and receptacles with locations of communications equipment requiring electrical power to operate.

J. Backboards:

1. Install from 6 inches to 8 feet, 6 inches above finished floor. If plywood is fire rated, ensure that fire-rating stamp is visible after installation.

2. Paint all sides of backboard with two coats of paint, leaving fire rating stamp visible. 3. Comply with requirements for backboard installation in BICSI's "Information Technology

Systems Installation Methods Manual" and TIA-569-E.

3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.

B. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to test and inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections.

C. Perform tests and inspections with the assistance of a factory-authorized service representative.

D. Tests and Inspections:

1. Visually inspect jacket materials for NRTL certification markings. Inspect cabling terminations in communications equipment rooms for compliance with color-coding for pin assignments and inspect copper cabling connections for compliance with TIA-568.1-D.

2. Visually inspect cable placement, cable termination, grounding and bonding, equipment and patch cords, and labeling of all components.

3. Test cabling for DC loop resistance, shorts, opens, intermittent faults, and polarity between conductors. Test operation of shorting bars in connection blocks. Test cables after termination but not cross-connection.

4. Copper Cable Tests

a. Test instruments shall meet or exceed applicable requirements in TIA-568.2-D. Perform tests with a tester that complies with performance requirements in "Test Instruments (Normative)" Annex, complying with measurement accuracy specified in "Measurement Accuracy (Informative)" Annex. Use only test cords and adapters that are qualified by test equipment manufacturer for channel or link test configuration.

5. Optical Fiber Cable Tests:

a. Test instruments shall meet or exceed applicable requirements in TIA-568.1-D. Perform tests with a tester that complies with performance requirements in "Test Instruments (Normative)" Annex, complying with measurement accuracy specified in "Measurement Accuracy (Informative)" Annex. Use only test cords and adapters that are qualified by test equipment manufacturer for channel or link test configuration.

b. Link End-to-End Attenuation Tests:

1) Horizontal and multimode backbone link measurements: Test at 850 or 1300 nm in one direction according to TIA-526-14-B, Method B, One Reference Jumper.



2) Attenuation test results for backbone links shall be less than 2.0 dB. Attenuation test results shall be less than those calculated according to equation in TIA-568.1-D.

E. Data for each measurement shall be documented. Data for submittals shall be printed in a summary report that is formatted similarly to Table 10.1 in BICSI's "Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual," or shall be transferred from the instrument to the computer, saved as text files, printed, and submitted.

F. Remove and replace cabling where test results indicate that they do not comply with specified requirements.

G. End-to-end cabling will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

H. Prepare test and inspection reports.

3.04 SLEEVE AND SLEEVE SEAL INSTALLATION FOR ELECTRICAL PENETRATIONS

A. Install sleeves and sleeve seals at penetrations of exterior floor and wall assemblies. Comply with requirements in Section 270500 "Common Work Results for Communications” for pathways and cabling."

3.05 FIRESTOPPING

A. Comply with requirements in Section 078400 "Penetration Firestopping."

B. Comply with TIA-569-E, Annex A, "Firestopping."

C. Comply with BICSI's "Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual," "Firestopping Practices" Ch.

3.06 IDENTIFICATION

A. Comply with requirements in Section 270500 "Common Work Results for Communications Systems" for Identification

END OF SECTION 271000

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