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RIO GRANDE NATIONAL FOREST TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROJECT MANUAL

100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RIO GRAND SUPERVISORS OFFICE

USDA FOREST SERVICE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION

DIVISION 0 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

000107 Seals Page

001500 List of Drawings

003132 Geotechnical Data

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010250 Definition of Items and Measurement and Payment

011000 Summary of Work

011400 Work Restrictions

011700 Accident Prevention

012500 Utility Company Coordination

013100 Project Management and Coordination

013300 Submittal Procedures

014000 Quality Requirements

014500 Construction Indoor Air Quality Management

015000 Temporary Facilities and Control

015639 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection

017300 Execution Requirements

017419 Construction Waste Management

017700 Closeout Procedures

017823 Operation and Maintenance Data

018113 Sustainable Design Requirements

019113 General Commissioning Requirements

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DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024100 Demolition

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

032000 Concrete Reinforcement

033000 Cast-In-Place Concrete

033511 Concrete Floor Finishes

036000 Grout

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

040511 Mortar for Masonry Repair

DIVISION 5 – METALS

051200 Structural Steel Framing

054000 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

055000 Metal Fabrication

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 Rough Carpentry

062000 Finish Carpentry

064100 Architectural Wood Casework

068316 Fiberglass Reinforced Paneling

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

071113 Bituminous Dampproofing

071913 Water Repellant Coatings

072100 Thermal Insulation

072119 Foamed-in-Place Insulation

072500 Weather Barriers

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073113 Asphalt Shingles

074113 Metal Roof Panels

074646 Fiber-Cement Siding

076200 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim

077253 Snow Guards

078400 Firestopping

079200 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS

081113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

081416 Flush Wood Doors

083100 Metal Access Panels

083119 GFRG Access Panels

084313 Aluminum-Framed Storefronts

087100 Door Hardware

088000 Glazing

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

092116 Gypsum Board Assemblies

093000 Tiling

095100 Acoustical Ceilings

096500 Resilient Flooring and Base

096566 Resilient Athletic Flooring

096813 Tile Carpeting

099113 Exterior Painting

099123 Interior Painting

099300 Staining and Transparent Finishing

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

101400 Signage

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102113.13 Metal Toilet Compartments

102226 Folding Panel Partitions

102619 Wall Protection

102800 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories

104400 Fire Protection Specialties

105113 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 – Equipment

115213 Projection Screens

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

122400 Window Shades

123600 Countertops

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

133400 HazMat Storage Buildings

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

220500 Common Work Results for Plumbing

220517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Plumbing Piping

220518 Escutcheons for Plumbing Piping

220519 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping

220523 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

220529 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

220548.13 Vibration Controls for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

220553 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

220719 Plumbing Piping Insulation

220800 Commissioning for Plumbing

221116 Domestic Water Piping

221119 Domestic Water Piping Specialties

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221123.21 Inline, Domestic Water Pumps

221316 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping

221319 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties

221319.13 Sanitary Drains

223400 Fuel-Fired, Domestic-Water Heaters

224100 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

230500 Common Work Results for HVAC

230513 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment

230517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for HVAC Piping

230529 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230548.13 Vibration Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

230713 Duct Insulation

230719 HVAC Piping Insulation

230800 Commissioning of HVAC

231123 Facility Natural-Gas Piping

232300 Refrigerant Piping

233113 Metal Ducts

233300 Air Duct Accessories

233346 Flexible Ducts

233423 HVAC Power Ventilators

233713 Diffusers, Registers, and Grilles

233723 HVAC Gravity Ventilators

235416.13 Gas-Fired Furnaces

238126 Split-System Air Conditioners

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260500 Common Work Results for Electrical

260519 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

260529 Hangars and Supports for Electrical Systems

260533 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

260553 Identification for Electrical Systems

260800 Commissioning of Electrical

260923 Lighting Control Devices

260943 Networked Lighting Controls

262416 Panelboards

262726 Wiring Devices

262813 Fuses

265100 Lighting Fixtures

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATION

270500 Common Work Results for Telecommunications

270526 Grounding and Bonding Telecommunications

270528 Pathways for Telecommunication

270536 Cable Trays for Communication

271100 Communications Equipment Room Fittings

271200 Communication Copper and Finer Optic Network Cabling

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

280500 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security

281300 Access Control Security

282300 Video Surveillance

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

310000 Earthwork

312500 Erosion and Sedimentation Control

313250 Watering

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321200 Flexible Paving

321300 Rigid Paving

321540 Crushed Stone Surfacing

323113 Chain Link Fences and Gates

323300 Site Furnishings

329113 Soil Preparation

329119.13 Topsoil Placement

329219 Seeding

329300 Plants

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

331000 Water Utilities

333300 Sanitary Sewerage System

334000 Storm Drainage Systems

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A – Geotechnical Engineering Study, 2019, Kumar & Associates, Inc.

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RIO GRANDE NATIONAL FOREST COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

SECTION 270500

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes common work results for telecommunication systems.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. BICSI: Building Industry Consulting Service International.

B. RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution Designer.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in Division 1 Section “Submittal Procedures.”

1. Product Data: For each product indicated.

2. Shop Drawings: Include dimensioned plan and elevation views of each individual component. Show equipment assemblies, method of field assembly, workspace requirements, and access for cable connections.

3. System labeling schedules, including electronic copy of labeling schedules, as specified in Part 3, in software and format selected by Contracting Officer.

4. Wiring diagrams. Show typical wiring schematics including the following:

a. Workstation outlets, jacks, and jack assemblies.

b. Patch cords and patch panels.

B. Closeout Submittals: As specified in Division 1 Section “Closeout Procedures.”

1. Field quality-control test reports: Provide a printout of each cable segment to the Contracting Officer on three thumb drives.

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2. Operation and Maintenance Data: Furnish with As-built drawings, diagrams, catalog data, parts lists, approved submittal data, manufacturer’s installation, operating and maintenance manuals for equipment and fixtures. Include copies of extended warranties.

3. Wire and Cable Drawings: Furnish three hard copies and two electronic records of wire and cable drawing and floor plans, in AutoCAD Release 2004 or later version. Prepare as-built drawings to a scale of 1/8” equals one foot. Identify all wire, cable, cable tray layouts, and WAO locations with ID numbers on drawings. Include layout of conduit, buried wires, and stub outs.

4. Prepare and post copies of identification and labeling plans in each

Telecommunication Room.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. A single manufactures product shall be provided for horizontal Cat 6 cable wiring and outlet jacks, also the fiber optic cable and connectors to adhere to manufacture warranty

1. The extended manufactures warranty shall cover both copper and fiber optics cable installations see extended warranty below.

2. The Contractor shall maintain current status with the warranting manufacturer products installed, for the duration of the Cable Infrastructure Project. The Con-tractor shall staff each installation crew with a minimum of 50% trained person-nel, in accordance with their manufacturer/warranty contract agreement.

3. Manufacturers must be firms regularly engaged in the manufacture of telecom-munication wiring products of types, sizes, and characteristics required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 5 years and be capable of warranting these products for three years.

4. Lead Installer's Qualifications must include equipment manufacturers (copper cable and fiber optic cable) certification for product installation and at least 5 years of successful installation experience with projects utilizing telecommuni-cation-wiring work similar to that required for this project

5. Personnel must be certified to install all wiring, terminations, and equipment, CAT 6 (or better & Fiber Optic Cable). Certification from BICSI level TE-350 or equivalent manufactures certification for installation work is the acceptable standard.

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B. General Performance: Backbone and horizontal cabling system shall comply with transmission standards in TIA/EIA-568-B.1, when tested according to test procedures of this standard.

C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in

NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

D. Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces: Comply with TIA/EIA-569-A.

E. Grounding: Comply with ANSI-J-STD-607-A.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of communications equipment:

1. Allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights that re-duce headroom are indicated.

2. Provide for ease of disconnecting the equipment with minimum interference to other installations.

3. Allow right of way for piping and conduit installed at required slope.

4. Install connecting pathways, cables, wire-ways, cable trays, and busways clear of obstructions and clear of the working and access space of other equipment.

B. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in cast-in-place concrete, masonry walls, and other structural components as they are constructed.

C. Coordinate location of access panels and doors for communications items that are behind finished surfaces or otherwise concealed.

D. Coordinate sleeve selection and application of fire-stopping.

1.6 EXTENDED PRODUCT WARRANTY

A. At completion of the installation and testing and acceptance by a manufacturers certified installer, provide a manufacturer's extended product, labor and materials

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warranty of at least 3 years assurance of compliant performance with any current or future application based on latest revision of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 for the backbone and horizontal copper and fiber optic cable system infrastructure.

B. After installation, the Contractor shall submit all documentation to support the warranty in accordance with the manufacturer’s warranty requirements, including test results, and to apply for said warranty on behalf of the customer. The system warranty will cover the components and labor associated with the repair/replacement of any failed link as a result of a defective product when a valid warranty claim is submitted within the warranty period.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. All materials and equipment furnished and installed shall meet the standards of

EIA/TIA, IEEE, UL, NFPA, and NEC and shall bear their label wherever standards have been established and label service is available.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 BACKBOARD

A. Install 4 ft x 8 ft minimum backboard. Mount with C side facing the wall. Paint backboard with two coats of fire retardant paint.

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RIO GRANDE NATIONAL FOREST GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

SECTION 270526

GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes grounding conductors, connectors and busbars.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. BCT: Bonding conductor for telecommunications.

B. EMT: Electrical metallic tubing.

C. SBB: Secondary Bonding Busbar.

D. PBB: Primary Bonding Busbar.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in Division 1 Section “Submittal Procedures.”

1. Product Data: For each product specified.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS

A. Comply with J-STD-607-A.

2.2 CONDUCTORS

A. Comply with UL 486A-486B.

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B. Insulated Conductors: Stranded copper wire, green or green with yellow stripe insulation, insulated for 600 V, and complying with UL 83.

C. Bare Copper Conductors:

1. Solid Conductors: ASTM B 3.

2. Stranded Conductors: ASTM B 8.

2.3 CONNECTORS

A. Irreversible connectors listed for the purpose. Listed by an NRTL as complying with

NFPA 70 for specific types, sizes, and combinations of conductors and other items connected. Comply with UL 486A-486B.

B. Compression Wire Connectors: Crimp-and-compress connectors that bond to the conductor when the connector is compressed around the conductor. Comply with UL

467.

C. Busbar Connectors: Cast silicon bronze, solderless compression or exothermic-type, mechanical connector; with a long barrel and two holes spaced on 5/8- or 1-inch

(15.8- or 25.4-mm) centers for a two-bolt connection to the busbar.

D. Welded Connectors: Exothermic-welding kits of types recommended by kit manu-facturer for materials being joined and installation conditions.

2.4 GROUNDING BUSBARS

A. PBB: Predrilled, wall-mounted, rectangular bars of hard-drawn solid copper, 1/4 by 4 inches (6.3 by 100 mm) in cross section, 12-inch (300-mm) long. The busbar shall be

NRTL listed for use as PBB and shall comply with J-STD-607-A.

1. Predrilling shall be with holes for use with lugs specified in this Section.

2. Mounting Hardware: Stand-off brackets that provide a 4-inch (100-mm) clearance to access the rear of the busbar. Brackets and bolts shall be stainless steel.

3. Stand-off insulators for mounting shall be Lexan or PVC. Comply with UL 891 for use in 600-V switchboards, impulse tested at 5000 V.

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B. Rack and Cabinet Grounding Busbars: Rectangular bars of hard-drawn solid copper, accepting conductors ranging from No. 14 to No. 2/0 AWG, NRTL listed as comply-ing with UL 467, and complying with J-STD-607-A. Predrilling shall be with holes for use with lugs specified in this Section.

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

2. Rack-Mounted Horizontal Busbar: Designed for mounting in 19- or 23-inch

(483- or 584- mm) equipment racks. Include a copper splice bar for transition-ing to an adjoining rack, and stainless-steel or copper-plated hardware for at-tachment to the rack.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Bonding shall include the ac utility power service entrance, the communications cable entrance, and the grounding electrode system.

B. Comply with NECA 1.

C. Comply with J-STD-607-A.

3.2 APPLICATION

A. Conductors: Install solid conductor for No. 8 AWG and smaller and stranded con-ductors for No. 6 AWG and larger unless otherwise indicated.

B. Grounding and Bonding Conductors:

1. Install in the straightest and shortest route between the origination and termina-tion point, and no longer than required. The bend radius shall not be smaller than eight times the diameter of the conductor. No one bend may exceed 90 degrees.

2. Install without splices.

3. Support at not more than 36-inch (900-mm) intervals.

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4. Install grounding and bonding conductors in 3/4-inch (21-mm) PVC conduit un-til conduit enters a telecommunications room. The grounding and bonding con-ductor pathway through a plenum shall be in EMT. Conductors shall not be in-stalled in EMT unless otherwise indicated.

a. If a grounding and bonding conductor is installed in ferrous metallic con-duit, bond the conductor to the conduit using a grounding bushing that complies with requirements in Section 270528 "Pathways for Commu-nications Systems," and bond both ends of the conduit to a SBB.

3.3 GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

A. The BCT between the PBB and the ac service equipment ground shall not be smaller than No. 1/0 AWG.

3.4 GROUNDING BUSBARS

A. Where indicated on drawings, install busbars horizontally, on insulated spacers, 12 inches (300 mm) above finished floor unless otherwise indicated.

B. Where indicated on both sides of doorways, route bus up to top of door frame, across top of doorway, and down; connect to horizontal bus.

3.5 CONNECTIONS

A. Bond metallic equipment in a telecommunications equipment room to the grounding busbar in that room, using equipment grounding conductors not smaller than No. 6

AWG.

B. Stacking of conductors under a single bolt is not permitted when connecting to bus-bars.

C. Assemble the wire connector to the conductor, complying with manufacturer's written instructions and as follows:

1. Use crimping tool and the die specific to the connector.

2. Pretwist the conductor.

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3. Apply an antioxidant compound to all bolted and compression connections.

D. Primary Protector: Bond to the PBB with insulated bonding conductor.

E. Telecommunications Enclosures and Equipment Racks: Bond metallic components of enclosures to the telecommunications bonding and grounding system. Install top-mounted rack grounding busbar unless the enclosure and rack are manufactured with the busbar. Bond the equipment grounding busbar to the SBB No. 2 AWG bonding conductors.

F. Electrical Power Panelboards: Where an electrical panelboard for telecommunications equipment is located in the same room or space, bond SBB or PBB to the ground bar of the panelboard.

G. Cable and Basket Tray Grounding: Bond to SBB or PBB. Bond tray sections to-gether unless tray is listed as self bonding.

1. Cable Tray Equipment Grounding Wire: No. 8 AWG.

2. Cable Tray Grounding Jumper:

3. Not smaller than No. 10 AWG and not longer than 12 inches (300 mm). If jumper is a wire, it shall have a crimped grounding lug with one-hole and stand-ard barrel for one crimp. If jumper is a flexible braid, it shall have a one- or two-hole ferrule. Attach with grounding screw or connector provided by cable tray manufacturer.

H. Shielded Cable: Bond the shield of shielded cable to the SBB in communications rooms and spaces. Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and TIA/EIA-568-B.2 when grounding screened, balanced, twisted-pair cables.

I. Rack- and Cabinet-Mounted Equipment: Bond powered equipment chassis to the cabinet or rack grounding bar. Power connection shall comply with NFPA 70; the equipment grounding conductor in the power cord of cord- and plug-connected equipment shall be considered as a supplement to bonding requirements in this Sec-tion.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

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A. Inspect physical and mechanical condition. Verify tightness of accessible, bolted, electrical connections with a calibrated torque wrench according to manufacturer's written instructions.

END OF SECTION 270526

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SECTION 270528

PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes conduits, cable pathways, fittings, supports, boxes, enclosures, cabinets, and hand holes for exterior and interior cabling.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. ENT: electrical nonmetallic tubing.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in Division 1 Section “Submittal Procedures.”

1. Product Data: For each product specified.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 NONMETALLIC CONDUITS AND FITTINGS

A. General Requirements for Nonmetallic Conduits and Fittings:

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

2. Comply with TIA-569-B.

B. ENT: NEMA TC 13.

C. RNC: Type EPC-40-PVC, complying with NEMA TC 2 and UL 651 unless other-wise indicated.

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D. Rigid HDPE: Comply with UL 651A.

E. Continuous HDPE: Comply with UL 651B.

F. Fittings for ENT and RNC: NEMA TC 3; match to conduit or tubing type and materi-al.

G. Solvent cements and adhesive primers shall have a VOC content of 510 and 550 g/L or less, respectively, when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Meth-od 24).

2.2 HANDHOLES AND OUTDOOR BOXES

A. All outdoor boxes and handholes shall be of polymer concrete construction

B. All boxes shall be weather rated to prevent the inflow of water.

C. Sizing and quantity is as indicated on plans.

2.3 SURFACE PATHWAYS

A. General Requirements for Surface Pathways:

2.4 BUILDING RACEWAY SYSTEMS

A. Conduit: As specified in Division 26, “Conductors, Cables, and Raceways.”

2.5 INNER DUCT CORRUGATED CONDUIT

A. General: Meeting UL 2024 flame requirements for riser or general purpose applica-tions. ASTM D4216 HDPE, flexible, non-metallic, corrugated raceway with pre-installed pull tape for fiber-optic cables. NEC 770 rated for fiber optical cables. NEC

800 rated for communication cables

1. Color: Orange.

2. Markings: Sequential footage markings and product identification printed every

2 feet.

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3. Plenum Rated Inner Duct: UL 910 listed for plenum applications.

4. Riser Rated Inner Duct: UL 2024 listed for riser applications.

2.6 D-RINGS AND D-HOOKS

A. Cable Support: NRTL labeled for support of Category 6 cabling, designed to pre-vent degradation of cable performance and pinch points that could damage cable.

1. Support brackets with cable tie slots for fastening cable ties to brackets.

2. Lacing bars, spools, J-hooks, and D-rings.

3. Straps and other devices.

B. Shall provide adequate strength for twice the applied load minimum.

C. Where installed over 12 inches (300 mm) center to center they shall provide a min-imum of 1 inch, flat or almost flat surface for cable support.

D. If metal, they shall be galvanized steel, paint powder coated, or aluminum with clear anodized finish.

2.7 BOXES, ENCLOSURES, AND CABINETS

A. Wall-Mounted Work Station Interface Boxes - Pressed steel 4”x 4” standard outlet boxes with proper drywall/plaster ring for wall covering, or plastic, fiberglass, or steel 2”x 4”x 3.5” extra deep box.

B. Floor-Mounted Combination Work Station Interface Boxes - Acceptable Manufactur-ers of floor-mounted box outlets

C. include the following: Wiremold, Walker, and Thomas & Betts, or an approved equal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 BUILDING CABLE RACEWAY SYSTEMS

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A. Provide and install adequate sized conduits and pathways for service provider’s re-quirements into the facilities demark point/room.

B. Install telecommunication systems in an independent raceway system and separated from all other electrical raceway systems. Install raceways for wiring distribution sys-tems between the following:

1. Telephone Company Feeder and Demarcation Point (DP).

2. Equipment Rooms to Telecommunication Rooms.

3. Wall mounted work area outlet boxes into crawl spaces or accessible ceiling and attics if concealed in the wall, and in cable trays if located above accessible ceil-ing or accessible under-floor systems.

4. Telecommunication Pathways Above the Ceiling:

a. Provide cable support at maximum 8 inch intervals. Use extended hangers where cables pass below ductwork or other large obstructions.

b. Install 12 inch clear vertical space above the tray/basket type systems and

6 inches clear below the cabling pathways to the suspended ceiling.

5. Install wire basket or cable tray type raceways in attics, above suspended ceil-ings, in crawl spaces or above eight foot height in unfinished office space or above required clear ceiling height in warehouse space.

6. Provide raceways for cable support when bundles of 10 or more horizontal ca-bles follow the same pathway.

C. Install conduit to meet NEC and requirements in the BICSI TDM manual.

D. Bond and ground conduits according to ANSI J-STD-607-A.

E. Protect interior cables from physical damage. In new construction, install conduit concealed. In existing construction, install conduits in concealed locations where practical.

F. Support raceways in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations using screw or other permanent fastening method.

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G. Support riser conduits at each floor level with clamp hanger.

H. Utilize sweeping bends or pull boxes when changing direction. Locate above ground pull boxes a maximum of 100 feet apart.

I. Avoid use of dissimilar metals throughout system to eliminate possibility of electroly-sis. Coat surfaces of dissimilar metals with corrosion inhibiting compound before as-sembly.

J. Space raceways at least 12 inches from other electrical system raceways or shield to prevent EMT.

K. Keep conduits a minimum of 6 inches from parallel runs of flues, hot water pipes or other sources of heat.

1. Where possible, install horizontal raceways above water and away from steam piping.

2. Do not route conduits across pipe shafts or duct openings.

L. Mechanically fasten together metal conduits, enclosures, and raceways for conductors, to form continuous electrical conductor. Connect to electrical boxes, fittings, and cab-inets to provide electrical continuity.

M. Secure conduit terminations in metal enclosures with 2 locknuts and terminate with plastic bushing. Install locknuts inside and outside enclosure.

N. Install backbone cables from ER to TR rooms in conduit or wire way. Keep separate from horizontal cables.

1. Innerduct Tubing: Install fiber optic cable in innerduct tubing in backbone pathway sized to accommodate the BICSI TDM recommended fill capacity. In-stall innerduct tubing inside conduit or wireway.

2. Install a backbone conduit containing an innerduct tubing conduit with a fiber optic cable and pull string for future cable replacement in cable runs exceeding

95 feet between buildings.

3. For Inter-Building backbone cabling where wire cable is used, install an under-ground conduit with cable and pull string for future cable replacement or addi-tion.

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O. Exterior Raceways:

1. Install exterior cables in a raintight conduit system.

2. Burial Depths: In accordance with NEC

3. Install Rigid Steel Conduit (RSC) to 24 inches beyond the building. Install PVC conduit beyond 24 inches.

4. Slope the conduit to drain toward the building exterior.

5. Seal conduit with listed sealant or conduit sealing bushings.

6. Install sweeping bends or pull boxes at all changes in direction. Meet NEC re-quirements for conduit bends.

7. Maximum of two 90-degree sweeps are allowed between pull boxes.

P. Raceways to WAO:

1. Install 3/4" ENT or EMT from each telecommunication WAO box, through the wall, to accessible locations above the ceiling or below the floor. Conduit size is based on the installed horizontal cables plus 2 spare uninstalled cables.

2. Terminate the conduit horizontally, above or below all obstructions and readily accessible, directed toward the horizontal pathway.

3. Support and secure telecommunication wiring a minimum of every 18 inches or per cable manufacturer’s instruction, whichever is more stringent. Attach cables securely to building structure by mechanical means.

4. Do not lay cable upon attic joists, suspended ceiling panels, duct work and other items.

5. Support wiring in crawl spaces by use of cable trays or flexible wire basket trays, bridal rings, d rings or J hooks.

Q. Raceways to Floor-mounted Combination WAO and Power: Install system to allow access to both telecommunication ducts and electrical duct through one service fixture.

R. Raceway Sizing:

1. Size raceways per the most stringent requirement of NEC, ANS, IEIA/TIA

568B and 569, or NEMA VE-2 or this specification.

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2. Entrance raceways and raceways to multiple buildings are sized to accommodate initial Access Provider cable requirements plus 100% growth.

3. Determine tray/basket raceway capacity in accordance with the manufacturer’s maximum recommended load capacity. Do not exceed 50% fill capacity and stack cables no higher than 6 inches.

4. Size backbone and inter-building raceways for future cables as follows:

a. Conduit Runs 50 to 100 feet: Size conduit to utilize not more than 33% of the conduit capacity.

b. Conduit Runs 100 to 500 feet: Size conduit to utilize not more than 25% of the conduit capacity.

c. Conduit Runs Over 500 feet or with two or more 90 degree bends: Install a pull box.

d. Conduits Runs 50 feet or Less: Size conduits to utilize not more than 40% of the conduit capacity as indicated in the following table.

Conduit Number of CAT 6 Cables

Internal

Diameter mm (in)

Trade

Size

Wire O.D. mm (in)

3.3

(.13)

4.6

(.18)

5.6

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6.1

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7.4

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7.9

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9.4

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13.5

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15.8

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15.8 0.62 ½ 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

20.9 0.82 ¾ 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 0

26.6 1.05 1 8 8 7 6 3 3 2 1 0 0

35.1 1.38 1-1/4 16 14 12 10 6 4 3 1 1 1

40.9 1.61 1-1/2 20 18 16 15 7 6 4 2 1 1

52.5 2.07 2 30 26 22 20 14 12 7 4 3 2

62.7 2.47 2-1/2 45 40 36 30 17 14 12 6 3 3

77.9 3.07 3 70 60 50 40 20 20 17 7 6 6

90.1 3.55 3-1/2 - - - - - - 22 12 7 6

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S. Conduit for Radio Tower or Roof Mounted Radio Antennae: 2-inch rigid steel con-duit

T. Work Area Outlet (WAO) Installation:

1. Install WAO at the same height as the nearby electrical outlets, recessed in the wall. Locate the work area telecommunication outlet within 12 inches of an electrical outlet.

Install the number of WAO indicated on drawings.

2. Modular Jack Faceplates:

a. Provide four port cover plate for 2 cables and jacks.

b. Provide and insert blank snap-in dust covers for unused port openings in the cover plate. Dust cover color to match cover plate color.

3.2 FIRESTOPPING

A. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestop materials. Refer to Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping" for materials.

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SECTION 270536

CABLE TRAYS FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes cable trays.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in Division 1 Section “Submittal Procedures.”

1. Product Data: For each product specified.

2. Shop Drawings: Include dimensioned plan showing general route of cable tray.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 BUILDING RACEWAY SYSTEMS

A. Conduit: As specified in Division 26, “Basic Electrical Materials and Methods.”

B. Cable Trays and Ladder Racks: 12-inch wide galvanized steel, with factory applied paint or aluminum alloy 6063-T6 with compatible alloy. Include listed factory manu-factured tees, crosses, risers, elbows, and other fittings of the same material as the main sections.

C. Wire Basket Support System: Listed straight sections of continuous wire mesh, field formed horizontal and vertical bends, tees, drop outs, supports, and accessories. Tray provides cable support every 6”. Cable Management Solutions Snake Tray or equal.

D. Wire Management Hardware: Cable hooks, wire ties, and mounting bases, bridal rings, brackets, clips, and other similar devices to provide support or bundling for ca-bles. Screw or other permanently mounted system.

2.2 FIRESTOPPING

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A. Meet the hourly time delay ratings recommended for each fire-rated, floor, wall, or other partition of building constructions; and be appropriate for each type of telecom-munications penetrations per NEC and the additional requirements in ANSI – J-STD-

607-A.

2.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE TRAYS

A. Cable Trays and Accessories: Identified as defined in NFPA 70 and marked for in-tended location, application, and grounding.

1. Source Limitations: Obtain cable trays and components from single manufactur-er.

B. Sizes and Configurations: See the Drawings for type, widths, and locations.

C. Structural Performance: See articles for individual cable tray types for specific val-ues for the following parameters:

1. Uniform Load Distribution: Capable of supporting a uniformly distributed load on the indicated support span when supported as a simple span and test-ed according to NEMA VE 1.

2. Concentrated Load (Except Wire Basket Tray): A load applied at midpoint of span and centerline of tray.

3. Load and Safety Factors: Applicable to both side rails and rung capacities.

2.4 LADDER CABLE TRAYS

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

1. Allied Tube & Conduit; a Tyco International Ltd. Co.

2. Chalfant Manufacturing Company.

3. Cooper B-Line, Inc.

4. Mono-Systems, Inc.

5. MP Husky.

6. Niedax-Kleinhuis USA, Inc.

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B. Description:

1. Configuration: Two I-beam side rails with transverse rungs welded to side rails.

2. Rung Spacing: 9 inches (225 mm) o.c.

3. Radius-Fitting Rung Spacing: 9 inches (225 mm) at center of tray's width.

4. Minimum Cable-Bearing Surface for Rungs: 7/8-inch (22-mm) width with radius edges.

5. No portion of the rungs shall protrude below the bottom plane of side rails.

6. Structural Performance of Each Rung: Capable of supporting a maximum cable load, with a safety factor of 1.5, plus a 200-lb (90-kg) concentrated load, when tested according to NEMA VE 1.

7. Minimum Usable Load Depth: 2 inches (50 mm).

8. Straight Section Lengths: 10 feet (3 m) except where shorter lengths are required to facilitate tray assembly.

9. Width: 12 inches (300 mm) unless otherwise indicated on Drawings.

10. Fitting Minimum Radius: 12 inches (300 mm).

11. Class Designation: Comply with NEMA VE 1, Class 12B.

12. Splicing Assemblies: Bolted type using serrated flange locknuts.

13. Hardware and Fasteners: Steel, zinc plated according to ASTM B 633.

14. Splice Plate Capacity: Splices located within support span shall not di-minish rated loading capacity of cable tray.

2.5 WIRE-BASKET CABLE TRAYS

A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide

Cooper B-Line, Inc. FLEXTRAY Cable Management System or comparable product by one of the following:

1. Allied Tube & Conduit; a Tyco International Ltd. Co.

2. Cablofil/Legrande.

3. Chalfant Manufacturing Company.

4. Enduro Systems, Inc.

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5. Mono-Systems, Inc.

6. MP Husky.

7. Niedax-Kleinhuis USA, Inc.

8. Snaketray.

9. Wiremaid Products Division; Vutec Corporation.

B. Description:

1. Configuration: Wires are formed into a standard 2-by-4-inch (50-by-100-mm) wire mesh pattern with intersecting wires welded together. Mesh sections must have at least one bottom longitudinal wire along entire length of section.

2. Materials: High-strength-steel longitudinal wires with no bends.

3. Safety Provisions: Wire ends along wire-basket sides (flanges) rounded during manufacturing to maintain integrity of cables and installer safety.

4. Sizes:

a. Straight sections shall be furnished in standard 118-inch (3000-mm) lengths.

b. Wire-Basket Depth: 2-inch (50-mm) usable loading depth by 6 inches

(150 mm) wide or less.

c. Wire-Basket Depth: 4-inch (100-mm) usable loading depth by 8 inches

(200 mm) wide or more.

5. Connector Assemblies: Bolt welded to plate shaped to fit around adjoining tray wires and mating plate. Mechanically joins adjacent tray wires to splice sec-tions together or to create horizontal fittings.

6. Connector Assembly Capacity: Splices located within support span shall not diminish rated loading capacity of cable tray.

7. Hardware and Fasteners: Steel, zinc plated according to ASTM B 633 or better.

C. Alternate Product: Subject to loading and capacity established by the Cooper B-

Line, Inc. FLEXTRAY system as designed, provide Cable Management Solutions, Series 201 single-sided and 201D double-sided Snake Tray or comparable product.

2.6 MATERIALS AND FINISHES

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A. Steel:

1. Straight Section and Fitting Side Rails and Rungs: Steel complies with the minimum mechanical properties of ASTM A 1008/A 1008M, Grade 33, Type 2 or better.

2. Steel Tray Splice Plates: ASTM A 1011/A 1011M, HSLAS, Grade 50, Class 1.

3. Fasteners: Steel complies with the minimum mechanical properties of

ASTM A 510/A 510M, Grade 1008.

4. Wire Basket Finish: Electrogalvanized before fabrication.

a. Standard: Comply with ASTM B 633.

5. Ladder Tray Finish: Black oxide finish for support accessories and miscellane-ous hardware according to ASTM D 769.

2.7 CABLE TRAY ACCESSORIES

A. Fittings: Tees, crosses, risers, elbows, and other fittings as indicated, of same ma-terials and finishes as cable tray.

B. Cable tray supports and connectors, including bonding jumpers, as recommended by cable tray manufacturer.

2.8 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing: Test and inspect cable trays according to NEMA VE 1.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 BUILDING CABLE RACEWAY SYSTEMS

A. Install telecommunication systems in an independent raceway system and separated from all other electrical raceway systems. Install raceways for wiring distribution systems between the following:

3.2 CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION

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A. Ladder cable trays are shown in communications rooms on the drawings. They are for cable and equipment support and are installed above the equipment.

B. Wire basket trays are main pathways for containing communications cable. Low voltage electronic safety and security cables may also be installed. These are mounted above the ceiling in most areas but may be exposed in vaulted ceiling areas.

C. Install cable trays according to NEMA VE 2.

D. Install cable trays as a complete system, including fasteners, hold-down clips, support systems, barrier strips, adjustable horizontal and vertical splice plates, elbows, re-ducers, tees, crosses, cable dropouts, adapters, covers, and bonding.

E. Install cable trays so that the tray is accessible for cable installation and all splices are accessible for inspection and adjustment.

F. Remove burrs and sharp edges from cable trays.

G. Join aluminum cable tray with splice plates; use four square neck-carriage bolts and locknuts.

H. Fasten cable tray supports to building structure.

I. Design fasteners and supports to carry cable tray, the cables, and a concentrated load of 200 lb (90 kg).

J. Support bus assembly to prevent twisting from eccentric loading.

K. Locate and install supports according to NEMA VE 2. Do not install more than one cable tray splice between supports.

L. Support wire-basket cable trays and similar products with center support hangers with

1/4-inch- (6-mm-) diameter rods.

1. Use 3/8-inch- (10-mm-) diameter rods where rods longer than 48 inches (1200

mm) are installed or where loaded basket weight requires them.

2. Do not exceed manufacturers spacing requirements.

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M. Make connections to equipment with flanged fittings fastened to cable trays and to equipment. Support cable trays independent of fittings. Do not carry weight of ca-ble trays on equipment enclosure.

N. Install expansion connectors where cable trays cross building expansion joints and in cable tray runs that exceed dimensions recommended in NEMA VE 2. Space connect-ors and set gaps according to applicable standard.

O. Make changes in direction and elevation using manufacturer's recommended fittings.

P. Make cable tray connections using manufacturer's recommended fittings.

Q. Install warning signs in visible locations on or near cable trays after cable tray installa-tion.

3.3 CABLE TRAY GROUNDING

A. Ground cable trays according to NFPA 70 unless additional grounding is specified.

Comply with requirements in Section 270526 "Grounding and Bonding for Commu-nications Systems."

B. Cable trays shall be bonded together with splice plates listed for grounding purpos-es or with listed bonding jumpers.

C. When using epoxy- or powder-coat painted cable trays as a grounding conductor, completely remove coating at all splice contact points or ground connector attach-ment. After completing splice-to-grounding bolt attachment, repair the coated sur-faces with coating materials recommended by cable tray manufacturer.

3.4 CABLE INSTALLATION

A. Install cables only when each cable tray run has been completed and inspected.

B. Fasten cables on horizontal runs with cable clamps or cable ties according to

NEMA VE 2. Tighten clamps only enough to secure the cable, without indenting the cable jacket.

C. Fasten cables on vertical runs to cable trays every 18 inches (450 mm).

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D. Fasten and support cables that pass from one cable tray to another or drop from ca-ble trays to equipment enclosures. Fasten cables to the cable tray at the point of exit and support cables independent of the enclosure. The cable length between ca-ble trays or between cable tray and enclosure shall be no more than 72 inches (1800 mm).

3.5 CONNECTIONS

A. Remove paint from all connection points before making connections. Repair paint after the connections are completed.

B. Connect pathways to cable trays according to requirements in NEMA VE 2.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform the following tests and inspections:

1. After installing cable trays and after electrical circuitry has been energized, survey for compliance with requirements.

2. Visually inspect cable insulation for damage. Correct sharp corners, protu-berances in cable trays, vibrations, and thermal expansion and contraction conditions, which may cause or have caused damage.

3. Verify that communications or data-processing circuits are separated from pow-er circuits by barriers.

4. Verify that there are no intruding items such as pipes, hangers, or other equip-ment in the cable tray.

5. Remove dust deposits, industrial process materials, trash of any description, and any blockage of tray ventilation.

6. Visually inspect each cable tray joint and each ground connection for mechani-cal continuity. Check bolted connections between sections for corrosion. Clean and re-torque in suspect areas.

7. Check for improperly sized or installed bonding jumpers.

8. Check for missing, incorrect, or damaged bolts, bolt heads, or nuts. When found, replace with specified hardware.

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9. Perform visual and mechanical checks for adequacy of cable tray grounding;

verify that all takeoff raceways are bonded to cable trays. Test entire cable tray system for continuity. Maximum allowable resistance is 1 ohm.

3.7 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed cable trays and cables.

1. Install temporary protection for cables in open trays to safeguard exposed ca-bles against falling objects or debris during construction. Temporary protec-tion for cables and cable tray can be constructed of wood or metal materials and shall remain in place until the risk of damage is over.

2. Repair damage to galvanized finishes with zinc-rich paint recommended by cable tray manufacturer.

3. Repair damage to paint finishes with matching touchup coating recommended by cable tray manufacturer.

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ROOM FITTINGS

SECTION 271100

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes backboards, communications equipment racks and cabinets, and mounting elements.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. LAN: Local area network.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in Division 1 Section “Submittal Procedures.”

1. Product Data: For each type of product.

a. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of indi-vidual components and profiles, and finishes for equipment racks and cabinets.

b. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteris-tics, and furnished specialties and accessories.

B. Closeout Submittals: As specified in Division 1 Section “Closeout Procedures.”

1. Operation and maintenance data: Furnish diagrams, catalog data, parts lists, manufacturer’s installation, operating and maintenance manuals for equipment and fixtures.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

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A. The government will furnish and install the following equipment:

1. Site servers.

2. Routers.

3. Switches.

4. VTC.

5. Patch cords.

6. UPS.

2.2 MANUFACTURERS

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

1. ADC.

2. Belden Inc.

3. Berk-Tek Company.

4. Cooper B-Line.

5. Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions.

6. General Cable Company.

7. Hubbell Premise Wiring.

8. Leviton Commercial Networks Division.

9. Middle Atlantic Products, Inc.

10. Ortronics, Inc.

11. Panduit Corp.

12. Siemon Co. (The).

13. Tyco Electronics Corporation; AMP NETCONNECT.

2.3 BACKBOARDS

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A. Backboards: 3/4-inch by 48-inches by 96-inches, type ACX, fire-retardant-treated plywood.

2.4 EQUIPMENT RACKS AND CABINETS

A. General: Comply with ANSI/EIA/TIA-310-D. Provide with double screw rail and horizontal and vertical wire management systems.

1. Distribution Frames: Freestanding and wall-mounting, modular-steel units de-signed for telecommunications terminal support.

2. Module Dimension: Width compatible with EIA 310-D standard, 19-inch (480-

mm) panel mounting.

3. Finish: Manufacturer's standard, baked-polyester powder coat.

B. Four Post, Floor-Mounted Racks: Modular-type, steel or aluminum construction.

1. Vertical and horizontal cable management channels, top and bottom cable troughs, grounding lug, and a power strip.

2. Baked-polyester powder coat finish.

3. Equipment Racks shall be 84-inch high by 30-inch deep, freestanding, four post, open rack.

4. Supply Four each 20 amp, 8 outlet, power strips.

5. Acceptable product is Chatsworth rack with double screw rail or equal.

C. Two Post, Floor-Mounted Patch Panel Racks: Modular-type, steel or aluminum con-struction.

1. Vertical and horizontal cable management channels, top and bottom cable troughs, grounding lug,

2. Sizes and additional cable management channels are required in the cabling specifications.

3. Baked-polyester powder coat finish.

4. Dimensions: 84-inch, freestanding, two post, open rack.

5. Acceptable product is Chatsworth racks with double screw rail or equal.

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D. Cable Management for Equipment Frames:

1. Vertical cable managers shall be Chatsworth 84-inch high, 6” wide, 35571-703 combination double sided, with cable tray on front, cable rings on back or equal.

2. Horizontal cable managers shall be Chatsworth Horizontal 2U management panel, 35441-702 , single sided, 8 .2” deep or equal.

a. Provide cable managers panels, one above and below each patch panel.

See attachment for rack layouts

2.5 POWER STRIPS

A. Rack mounted power strip complying 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. Eight, 20-A, 120-V ac, NEMA WD 6, Configuration 5-20R receptacles.

3. LED indicator lights for power and protection status.

4. LED indicator lights for reverse polarity and open outlet ground.

5. Circuit Breaker and Thermal Fusing: Unit continues to supply power if protec-tion is lost.

6. Cord connected with 15-foot (4.5-m) line cord.

7. Rocker-type on-off switch, illuminated when in on position.

8. Peak Single-Impulse Surge Current Rating: 33 kA per phase.

9. Protection modes shall be line to neutral, line to ground, and neutral to ground.

UL 1449 clamping voltage for all three modes shall be not more than 330 V.

2.6 PATCH PANELS

A. UL listed, Category 6 RJ-45, patch panels wired to T568B and accepts RJ-45, 8-position modular plugs. Provide 48-port, loaded version with universal wiring labels for installation to either T568B wiring.

2.7 CATEGORY 6, UNSHIELDED PATCH CABLE ASSEMBLIES

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A. Description: Assemblies to meet or exceed channel specifications of ANSI/TIA/EIA-

568-C Category 6 and ISO/IEC 11801:2002 Class E.

1. Cable: Unshielded 24 AWG, 4 pair, stranded, 100 Ohm, Category 6, CMR con-structed using modular plugs with 50µm gold-plated contacts and wired to

T568B wiring pattern.

2. Boots: Integrated, clear, “snagless” connector boots, molded into connector and not wider than the jack. Slip over jackets are not allowed.

3. Cable Colors: Gray, Blue, White, Orange, Violet.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NECA 1.

B. Comply with BICSI TDMM for layout and installation of communications equipment rooms.

1. Equipment mounted on walls: Provide sufficient space between equipment mountings to allow for access and future expansion.

C. Bundle, lace, and train conductors and cables to terminal points without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending radii. Install lacing bars and distribution spools.

D. Coordinate layout and installation of communications equipment with Government's telecommunications and LAN equipment representative.

1. Meet jointly with local exchange carrier representatives, and Government tele-communications representative to exchange information and agree on details of equipment arrangements and installation interfaces. Coordinate meeting with

Contracting Officer 2 week in advance.

2. Record agreements reached in meetings and distribute them to other participants.

3. Adjust arrangements and locations of distribution frames, cross-connects, and patch panels in equipment rooms to accommodate and optimize arrangement and…