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James E. Van Zandt

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Replace Security Cameras

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SECTION 28 23 00

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Provide and install a complete Video Surveillance System, which is identified as the Video Assessment and Surveillance System hereinafter referred to as the VASS System as specified in this section.

B. This Section includes video surveillance system consisting of cameras, data transmission wiring, and a control station with its associated equipment.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. For General Requirements.

B. Section 26 05 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

Requirements for connection of high voltage.

C. Section 26 05 21 - LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

(600 VOLTS AND BELOW). Requirements for power cables.

D. Section 26 05 41 - UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION. Requirements for underground installation of wiring.

E. Section 28 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for general requirements that are common to more than one section in Division 28.

F. Section 28 05 13 - CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for conductors and cables.

G. Section 28 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for grounding of equipment.

H. Section 28 05 28.33 - CONDUITS AND BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for infrastructure.

I. Section 28 08 00 - COMMISIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY.

Requirements for commissioning, systems readiness checklists, and training.

J. Section 28 23 10 – VIDEO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

K. Section 28 23 20 – NETWORK VIDEO RECORDERS

L. Section 28 23 30 – IP CAMERAS

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1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. AGC: Automatic gain control.

B. B/W: Black and white.

C. CCD: Charge-coupled device.

D. CIF: Common Intermediate Format CIF images are 352 pixels wide and

88/240 (PAL/NTSC) pixels tall (352 x 288/240).

E. 4CIF: resolution is 704 pixels wide and 576/480 (PAL/NTSC) pixels tall

(704 x 576/480).

F. H.264 (also known as MPEG4 Part 10): a encoding format that compresses video much more effectively than older (MPEG4) standards.

G. ips: Images per second.

H. MPEG: Moving picture experts group.

I. MPEG4: a video encoding and compression standard that uses inter-frame encoding to significantly reduce the size of the video stream being transmitted.

J. NTSC: National Television System Committee.

K. UPS: Uninterruptible power supply.

L. PTZ: refers to a movable camera that has the ability to pan left and right, tilt up and down, and zoom or magnify a scene.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing, installing, and the operation of the VASS System as shown. The Contractor shall also provide certification as required.

B. The security system shall be installed and tested to ensure all components are fully compatible as a system and can be integrated with all associated security subsystems, whether the security system is stand-alone or a part of a complete Information Technology (IT) computer network.

C. The Contractor or security sub-contractor shall be a licensed security

Contractor as required within the state or jurisdiction of where the installation work is being conducted.

D. Manufacturers Qualifications: The manufacturer shall regularly and presently produce, as one of the manufacturer's principal products, the equipment and material specified for this project, and shall have manufactured the item for at least three years.

E. Product Qualification:

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1. Manufacturer's product shall have been in satisfactory operation, on three installations of similar size and type as this project, for approximately three years.

2. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit a list of installations where the products have been in operation before approval.

F. Contractor Qualification:

1. The Contractor or security sub-contractor shall be a licensed security Contractor with a minimum of five (5) years experience installing and servicing systems of similar scope and complexity.

The Contractor shall be an authorized regional representative of the

Video Assessment and Surveillance System’s (VASS) manufacturer. The

Contractor shall provide four (4) current references from clients with systems of similar scope and complexity which became operational in the past three (3) years. At least three (3) of the references shall be utilizing the same system components, in a similar configuration as the proposed system. The references must include a current point of contact, company or agency name, address, telephone number, complete system description, date of completion, and approximate cost of the project. The owner reserves the option to visit the reference sites, with the site owner’s permission and representative, to verify the quality of installation and the references’ level of satisfaction with the system. The Contractor shall provide copies of system manufacturer certification for all technicians. The Contractor shall only utilize factory-trained technicians to install, program, and service the VASS. The

Contractor shall only utilize factory-trained technicians to install, terminate and service cameras, control, and recording equipment. The technicians shall have a minimum of five (5) continuous years of technical experience in electronic security systems. The Contractor shall have a local service facility. The facility shall be located within 60 miles of the project site. The local facility shall include sufficient spare parts inventory to support the service requirements associated with this contract. The facility shall also include appropriate diagnostic equipment to perform diagnostic procedures. The COTR reserves the option of

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2. The Contractor shall provide proof project superintendent with BICSI

Certified Commercial Installer Level 1, Level 2, or Technician to provide oversight of the project.

3. Cable installer must have on staff a Registered Communication

Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified by Building Industry

Consulting Service International. The staff member shall provide consistent oversight of the project cabling throughout design, layout, installation, termination and testing.

G. Service Qualifications: There shall be a permanent service organization maintained or trained by the manufacturer which will render satisfactory service to this installation within four, eight hours of receipt of notification that service is needed. Submit name and address of service organizations.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit below items in conjunction with Master Specification Sections 01

33 23, Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples, and Section 02 41 00, Demolition Drawings.

B. Provide certificates of compliance with Section 1.4, Quality Assurance.

C. Provide a pre-installation and as-built design package in both electronic format and on paper, minimum size 1220 x 1220 millimeters

(48 x 48 inches); drawing submittals shall be per the established project schedule.

D. Pre-installation design and as-built packages shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Index Sheet that shall:

a. Define each page of the design package to include facility name, building name, floor, and sheet number.

b. Provide a list of all security abbreviations and symbols.

c. Reference all general notes that are utilized within the design package.

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d. Specification and scope of work pages for all security systems that are applicable to the design package that will:

1) Outline all general and job specific work required within the design package.

2) Provide a device identification table outlining device

Identification (ID) and use for all security systems equipment utilized in the design package.

2. Floor plans, site plans, and enlarged plans shall:

a. Include a title block as defined above.

b. Define the drawings scale in both standard and metric measurements.

c. Provide device identification and location.

d. Address all signal and power conduit runs and sizes that are associated with the design of the electronic security system and other security elements (e.g., barriers, etc.).

e. Identify all pull box and conduit locations, sizes, and fill capacities.

f. Address all general and drawing specific notes for a particular drawing sheet.

3. A riser drawing for each applicable security subsystem shall:

a. Indicate the sequence of operation.

b. Relationship of integrated components on one diagram.

c. Include the number, size, identification, and maximum lengths of interconnecting wires.

d. Wire/cable types shall be defined by a wire and cable schedule.

The schedule shall utilize a lettering system that will correspond to the wire/cable it represents (example: A = 18 AWG/1

Pair Twisted, Unshielded). This schedule shall also provide the manufacturer’s name and part number for the wire/cable being installed.

4. A system drawing for each applicable security system shall:

a. Identify how all equipment within the system, from main panel to device, shall be laid out and connected.

b. Provide full detail of all system components wiring from point-to-point.

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c. Identify wire types utilized for connection, interconnection with associate security subsystems.

d. Show device locations that correspond to the floor plans.

e. All general and drawing specific notes shall be included with the system drawings.

5. A schedule for all of the applicable security subsystems shall be included. All schedules shall provide the following information:

a. Device ID.

b. Device Location (e.g. site, building, floor, room number, location, and description).

c. Mounting type (e.g. flush, wall, surface, etc.).

d. Power supply or circuit breaker and power panel number.

e. In addition, for the VASS Systems, provide the camera ID, camera type (e.g. fixed or pan/tilt/zoom (P/T/Z), lens type (e.g. for fixed cameras only) and housing model number.

6. Detail and elevation drawings for all devices that define how they were installed and mounted.

E. Provide manufacturer security system product cut-sheets. Submit for approval at least 30 days prior to commencement of formal testing, a

Security System Operational Test Plan. Include procedures for operational testing of each component and security subsystem, to include performance of an integrated system test.

F. Submit manufacture’s certification of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

(UL) listing as specified. Provide all maintenance and operating manuals per the VA General Requirements, Section 01 00 00, GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS.

G. Submit completed System Readiness Checklists provided by the

Commissioning Agent and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 28 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplement, and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

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B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Electronic Industries

Alliance (EIA):

330-09..................Electrical Performance Standards for CCTV

Cameras

375A-76.................Electrical Performance Standards for CCTV

Monitors

C. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):

C62.41-02...............IEEE Recommended Practice on Surge Voltages in

Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits

802.3af-08..............Power over Ethernet Standard

D. Federal Communications Commision (FCC):

(47 CFR 15) Part 15 Limitations on the Use of Wireless Equipment/Systems

E. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA):

303-2005................Installing Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

Systems

F. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-08...................Article 780-National Electrical Code

G. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS):

140-2-02................Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules

H. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

983-06..................Standard for Surveillance Camera Units

3044-01.................Standard for Surveillance Closed Circuit

Television Equipment

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of video surveillance equipment:

1. To allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights that reduce headroom are indicated.

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

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

4. So connecting raceways, cables, wireways, cable trays, and busways will be clear of obstructions and of the working and access space of other equipment.

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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 video surveillance items that are behind finished surfaces or otherwise concealed.

1.8 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

A. Warrant VASS System work subject to the Article “Warranty of

Construction” of FAR clause 52.246-21.

B. Demonstration and training shall be performed prior to system acceptance.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Video signal format shall comply with the NTSC standard composite video, interlaced. Composite video signal termination shall be 75 ohms.

B. Surge Protection: Protect components from voltage surges originating external to equipment housing and entering through power, communication, signal, control, or sensing leads. Include surge protection for external wiring of each conductor entry connection to components.

C. Power Connections: Comply with requirements in Section 28 05 00 COMMON

WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY, Part 2, as recommended by manufacturer for type of line being protected.

D. Tamper Protection: Tamper switches on enclosures, control units, pull boxes, junction boxes, cabinets, and other system components shall initiate a tamper-alarm signal when unit is opened or partially disassembled. Control-station, control-unit alarm display shall identify tamper alarms and indicate locations.

2.2 CAMERAS

A. All Cameras will be EIA 330 and UL 1.Minimum Protection for Power

Connections 120 V and more: Auxiliary panel suppressors shall comply with requirements in Section 28 05 00 COMMON WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY, Part 2. Refer to Section 28 23 00 IP

Cameras for additional requirements.

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B. Minimum Protection for Communication, Signal, Control, and Low-Voltage

983 compliant as well as:

1. Will be charge coupled device (CCD cameras and shall conform to

National Television System Committee (NTSC) formatting.

2. Fixed cameras shall be color and the primary choice for monitoring following the activities described below. Pan/Tilt/Zoom (P/T/Z) cameras shall be color and are to be utilized to complement the fixed cameras.

3. Shall be powered by either 12 volts direct current (VDC) or 24 volts alternate current (VAC). Power supplies shall be Class 2 and UL compliant and have a back-up power source to ensure cameras are still operational in the event of loss of primary power to the VASS

System.

4. Shall be powered over Ethernet. Network switches supporting PoE cameras shall have a back-up power source to ensure cameras are still operational in the event of loss of primary power to the VASS

System.

5. Shall be rated for continuous operation under the environmental conditions listed in Part 1, Project Conditions.

6. Will be home run to a monitoring and recording device via a controlling device such as a matrix switcher or network server and monitored on a 24 hour basis at a designated Security Management

System location.

7. Each function and activity shall be addressed within the system by a unique user defined name, with minimum of twenty (20) characters.

The use of codes or mnemonics identifying the VASS action shall not be accepted.

8. Shall come with built-in video motion detection that shall automatically monitor and process information from each camera. The camera motion detection shall detect motion within the camera's field of view and provide automatic visual, remote alarms as a result of detected motion.

9. Shall be programmed to digitally flip from color to black and white at dusk and vice versa at low light conditions.

10. Will be fitted with AI/DC lenses to ensure the image quality under different light conditions.

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11. P/T/Z cameras shall be utilized in a manner that they complement fixed cameras and shall not be used as a primary means of monitoring activity.

12. Dummy or fake cameras will not be utilized at any time.

13. Appropriate signage shall be designed, provided, and posted that notifies people that an area is under camera surveillance.

2.3 VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A. The Video Management System (VMS)shall provide per Section 28 23 00

Video Management System.

2.4 VIDEO DISPLAY EQUIPMENT

A. Video Display Equipment

1. Will consist of color monitors and shall be EIA 375A compliant.

2. Shall be able to display analog, digital, and other images in either

NTSC or MPEG format associated with the operation of the Security

Management System (SMS).

3. Shall:

a. Have controls that provide for power on/off, horizontal and vertical hold, brightness, and contrast.

b. Accept multiple inputs, either directly or indirectly.

c. Have the capabilities to observe and program the VASS System.

d. Be installed in a manner that they cannot be witnessed by the general public.

e. RATED FOR 24 Hour / 7 day a week usage (24/7

B. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Flat Panel Display Monitor

C. The 43inch color LCD monitor shall have a flat screen and 43-inch diagonal viewing area and consists of an LCD panel, bezel, and stand.

D. The monitor shall meet or exceed the following specifications:

1. The monitor shall incorporate a 43-inch active matrix TFT LCD panel.

a. The pixel pitch of the monitor’s LCD panel shall be 0.264 mm horizontal and 0.264 mm vertical.

b. The monitor shall have a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 native resolution

c. The contrast ratio shall be 4000:1.

d. The typical brightness shall be 400 cd/m²

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e. The monitor shall display at least 16.7 million colors.

f. The light source for the LCD panel shall have a lifetime of

50,000 hours.

g. The scan frequency horizontal shall be 30 K to 80 KHz and the scan frequency vertical shall be 56 to 75 Hz.

h. The viewing angle for the monitor shall be 170 degrees horizontal and 170 degrees vertical.

2. The monitor shall have automatic NTSC or PAL recognition.

3. The monitor shall have a picture-in-picture function.

4. The monitor shall use the following signal connectors:

a. Video 1.0 V peak-to-peak at 75 ohms

b. DisplayPort

c. composite video

c. 3 x HDMI

d. Audio in/out

e. VGA 15-pin D-Sub

f. USB

g. Micro SD

5. The monitor shall have two audio speaker(s).

a. The speaker shall be dual 10 watt minimum.

6. The monitor shall have the following front control panel buttons:

a. Power on/off

b. LED indicator

c. Mode

d. Increase (volume)

e. Decrease (volume)

f. Up (contrast adjustment)

g. Down (brightness adjustment)

h. Menu

i. Auto

7. The monitor shall have Ethernet and RS-232 control and communication

8. The monitor shall provide a minimum of 10 x 10 Tile Matrix

9. The monitor shall provide labeling on inputs

10. The monitor shall have the following options for adjustment in an onscreen display menu:

a. Color

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b. Tint

1) NTSC mode only

a) Brightness

b) Contrast

c) Sharpness

d) Volume

e) Language

f) Scan

g) Color Temp

h) H-Position

i) Recall

E. The electrical specifications for the monitor shall be as follows:

1. Input voltage shall be 12 VDC/3 A.

2. Power consumption shall be 50 W maximum.

F. The environmental specifications for the monitor shall be as follows:

1. Operating temperature shall be 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 to

40 degrees Celsius.

2. Operating humidity shall be 10 to 85 percent.

G. The physical specifications for the monitor shall be as follows:

1. The monitor shall be less than 2 inches in depth.

H. The monitor shall conform to these compliance standards:

1. FCC

2. CE (EMC/LVD)3. UL

I Provide Video Monitor mounts to support each 43 inch LCD monitor.

1. Provide horizontal and vertical adjustments

2. Provide universal Pull Out and Pivot Wall Mount for Front access to video wall.

3. Provide all adapters, blocks, stud plates, and accessories required for a complete installation.

2.5 CONTROLLING EQUIPMENT

A. Shall be utilized to call up, operate, and program all cameras associated VASS System components.

B. Will have the ability to operate the cameras locally and remotely. A network server shall be utilized as the VASS System controller.

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C. The controller shall be able to fit into a standard 47.5 cm (19 inch) equipment rack.

D. Control and programming keyboards shall be provided with its own type of switcher. All keyboards shall:

1. Be located at each monitoring station.

2. Be addressable for programming purposes.

3. Provide interface between the operator and the VASS System.

4. Provide full control and programming of the switcher.

5. Have the minimum following controls:

a. programming

b. switching

c. lens function

d. P/T/Z

e. environmental housing

f. annotation

2.6 VIDEO CAMERAS

A. The cameras shall be as specified in Section 28 23 00 IP Cameras.

B. CAMERA HOUSINGS AND MOUNTS

1. This section pertains to all interior and exterior housings, domes, and applicable wall, ceiling, corner, pole, and rooftop mounts associated with the housing. Housings and mounts shall be specified in accordance to the type of cameras used.

2. All cameras and lenses shall be enclosed in a tamper resistant housing. Any additional mounting hardware required to install the camera housing at its specified location shall be provided along with the housing.

3. The camera and lens contained inside the housing shall be installed on a camera mount. All additional mounting hardware required to install the camera housing at its specified location shall be provided along with the housing.

4. Shall be manufactured in a manner that are capable of supporting a maximum of three (3) cameras with housings, and meet environmental requirements for the geographical area the camera support equipment is being installed on or within.

5. Environmentally Sealed

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a. Shall be designed in manner that it provides a condensation free environment for correct camera operation.

b. Shall be operated in a 100 percent condensing humidity atmosphere.

c. Shall be constructed in a manner that:

1) Has a fill valve to allow for the introduction of nitrogen into the housing to eliminate existing atmospheric air and pressurize the housing to create moisture free conditions.

2) Has an overpressure valve to prevent damage to the housing in the event of over pressurization.

3) Is equipped with a humidity indicator that is visible to the eye to ensure correct atmospheric conditions at all times.

4) The leak rate of the housing is not to be greater than 13.8kPa or 2 pounds per square inch at sea level within a 90 day period.

5) It shall contain camera mounts or supports as needed to allow for correct positioning of the camera and lens.

6) The housing and sunshield are to be white in color.

6. All electrical and signal cables required for correct operations shall be supplied in a hardened carrier system from the controller to the camera.

7. The mounting bracket shall be adjustable to allow for the housing weight of the camera and the housing unit it is placed in.

8. Accessibility to the camera and mounts shall be taken into consideration for maintenance and service purposes.

C. Indoor Mounts

1. Ceiling Mounts:

a. This enclosure and mount shall be installed in a finished or suspended ceiling.

b. The enclosure and mount shall be fastened to the finished ceiling, and shall not depend on the ceiling tile grid for complete support.

c. Suspended ceiling mounts shall be low profile, and shall be suitable for replacement of 610mm x 610mm (2 foot by 2 foot) ceiling tiles.

2. Wall Mounts:

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a. The enclosure shall be installed in manner that it matches the existing décor and placed at a height that it will be unobtrusive, unable to cause personal harm, and prevents tampering and vandalism.

b. The mount shall contain a manual pan/tilt head that will provide

360 degrees of horizontal and vertical positioning from a horizontal position, and has a locking bar or screw to maintain its fixed position once it has been adjusted.

D. Interior Domes

1. The interior dome shall be a pendant mount, pole mount, ceiling mount, surface mount, or corner mounted equipment.

2. The lower portion of the dome that provides camera viewing shall be made of black opaque acrylic and shall have a light attenuation factor of no more than 1 f-stop.

3. The housing shall be equipped with integral pan/tilt capabilities complete with wiring, wiring harness, connectors, receiver/driver, pan/tilt control system, pre-position cards, or any other hardware and equipment as needed to fully provide a fully functional pan/tilt dome.

E. Exterior Domes

1. The exterior dome shall meet all requirements outlined in the interior dome paragraph above.

2. The housing shall be constructed to be dust and water tight, and fully operational in 100 percent condensing humidity.

F. Exterior Wall Mounts

1. Shall have an adjustable head for mounting the camera.

2. Shall be constructed of aluminum, stainless steel, or steel with a corrosion-resistant finish.

3. The head shall be adjustable for not less than plus and minus 90 degrees of pan, and not less than plus and minus 45 degrees of tilt.

If the bracket is to be used in conjunction with a pan/tilt, the bracket shall be supplied without the adjustable mounting head, and shall have a bolt-hole pattern to match the pan/tilt base.

4. Shall be installed at a height that allows for maximum coverage of the area being monitored.

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2.7 POWER SUPPLIES

A. Power supplies shall be a low-voltage power supplies matched for voltage and current requirements of cameras and accessories, type as recommended by camera and lens manufacturer.

B. Technical specifications:

1. Input: 115VAC, 50/60Hz, 2.7 amps

2. Outputs:

a. Number of outputs as required to serve cameras connected

b. Fuse/PTC: protected, power limited

c. Output voltage & power:

1) 24VAC @ 12.5 amps (300VA) or 28VAC @ 10 amp (280VA) supply current

3. Illuminated power disconnect circuit breaker with manual reset

4. Surge suppression

5. Camera synchronization

6. Mount: Pole mount, uncles otherwise indicated

7. Enclosure: NEMA 250, Type 4X

2.8 NETWORK VIDEO RECORDERS

A. Provide Network Video Recorders as specified in Section 28 23 20

Network Video Servers.

2.9 WIRES AND CABLES

A. Shall meet or exceed the manufactures recommendation for power and signal.

B. Will be carried in an enclosed conduit system, utilizing electromagnetic tubing (EMT) to include the equivalent in flexible metal, rigid galvanized steel (RGS) to include the equivalent of liquid tight, polyvinylchloride (PVC) schedule 40 or 80.

C. All conduits will be sized and installed per the NEC. All security system signal and power cables that traverse or originate in a high security office space will contained in either EMT or RGS conduit.

D. All conduit, pull boxes, and junction boxes shall be clearly marked with colored permanent tape or paint that will allow it to be distinguished from all other conduit and infrastructure.

E. Conduit fills shall not exceed 50 percent unless otherwise documented.

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F. A pull string shall be pulled along and provided with signal and power cables to assist in future installations.

G. At all locations where there is a wall penetration or core drilling is conducted to allow for conduit to be installed, fire stopping materials shall be applied to that area

H. High voltage and signal cables shall not share the same conduit and shall be kept separate up to the point of connection. High voltage for the security system shall be defined as any cable or sets of cables carrying 30 VDC/VAC or higher.

I. For all equipment that is carrying digital data between the Physical

Access Control System and Database Management or at a remote monitoring station, shall not be less than 20 AWG and stranded copper wire for each conductor. The cable or each individual conductor within the cable shall have a shield that provides 100% coverage. Cables with a single overall shield shall have a tinned copper shield drain wire.

J. All cables and conductors, except fiber optic cables, that act as a control, communication, or signal lines shall include surge protection.

Surge protection shall be furnished at the equipment end and additional triple electrode gas surge protectors rated for the application on each wire line circuit shall be installed within 1 m. (3 ft.) of the building cable entrance. The inputs and outputs shall be tested in both normal and common mode using the following wave forms:

1. A 10 microsecond rise time by 1000 microsecond pulse width waveform with a peak voltage of 1500 watts and peak current of 60 amperes.

2. An 8 microsecond rise time by 20 microsecond pulse width wave form with a peak voltage of 1000 volts and peak current of 500 amperes.

K. The surge suppression device shall not attenuate or reduce the video or sync signal under normal conditions. Fuses and relays shall not be used as a means of surge protection.

L. Cables

1. Signal Cables:

a. Signal wiring for PoE cameras depends on the distance the camera is being installed from either a hub or the server.

b. If the camera is up to 300 ft from a hub or the server, then use a plenum UTP category 6 cable a with standard RJ-45 connector at each end. The cable with comply with the Power over Ethernet, Veterans Administration Medical Center

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IEEE802.3af, Standard. Refer to Section 27 15 00 Communications

Structured Cabling.

c. If the camera is over 300 ft from a hub or server then utilize a multimode fiber optic cable with a minimum size of 50 microns.

Refer to Section 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling.

2. Power Cables

a. Will be sized accordingly and shall comply with the NEC. High voltage power cables will be a minimum of three conductors, 14

AWG, stranded, and coated with a non-conductive polyvinylchloride

(PVC) jacket. Low voltage cables will be a minimum of 18 AWG, stranded and non-conductive polyvinylchloride (PVC) jacket.

b. Will be utilized for all components of the VASS System that require either a 110 VAC 60 Hz or 220 VAC 50 Hz input. Each feed will be connected to a dedicated circuit breaker at a power panel that is primarily for the security system.

c. All equipment connected to AC power shall be protected from surges. Equipment protection shall withstand surge test waveforms described in IEEE C62.41. Fuses shall not be used as a means of surge protection.

d. Shall be rated for either 110 or 220 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, and shall comply with VA Master Spec 26 05 21 Low Voltage Electrical Power

Conductors and Cables (600 Volts and Below).

e. Low Voltage Power Cables

1) Shall be a minimum of 18 AWG, Stranded and have a polyvinylchloride outer jacket.

2) Cable size shall be determined using a basic voltage over distance calculation and shall comply with the NEC’s requirements for low voltage cables.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. GENERAL

A. Installation: The Contractor shall install all system components including Owner furnished equipment, and appurtenances in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, ANSI C2 and as shown, and shall furnish all necessary connectors, terminators, interconnections, Veterans Administration Medical Center

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B. Identification and Labeling: The Contractor shall supply permanent identification labels for each cable at each end that will appear on the as-built drawings. The labeling format shall be identified and a complete record shall be provided to the Owner with the final documentation. Each cable shall be identified by type or signal being carried and termination points. The labels shall be printed on letter size label sheets that are self-laminated vinyl that can be printed from a computer data base or spread sheet. The labels shall be E-Z code WES12112 or equivalent.

1. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies necessary to perform all testing.

C. Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS): The Contractor shall mount

TVSS within 3 m (118 in) of equipment to be protected inside terminal cabinets or suitable NEMA 1 enclosures. Terminate off-premise conductors on input side of device. Connect the output side of the device to the equipment to be protected. Connect ground lug to a low impedance earth ground (less than 10 ohms) via Number 12 AWG insulated, stranded copper conductor.

D. Contractor’s Field Test: The Contractor shall verify the complete operation of the data transmission system during the Contractor’s Field

Testing. Field test shall include a bit error rate test. The

Contractor shall perform the test by sending a minimum of 1,000,000 bits of data on each DTM circuit and measuring the bit error rate. The bit error rate shall not be greater than one (1) bit out of each

100,000 bits sent for each dial-up DTM circuit, and one (1) bit out of

1,000,000 bits sent for each leased or private DTM circuit. The

Contractor shall submit a report containing results of the field test.

E. Acceptance Test and Endurance Test: The wire line data transmission system shall be tested as a part of the completed IDS and EECS during the Acceptance test and Endurance Test as specified.

F. Identification and Labeling: The Contractor shall supply identification tags or labels for each cable. Cable shall be labeled at both end points and at intermediate hand holes, manholes, and junction boxes. The labeling format shall be identified and a complete

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Each cable shall be identified with type of signal being carried and termination points.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. System installation shall be in accordance with NECA 303, manufacturer and related documents and references, for each type of security subsystem designed, engineered and installed.

B. Components shall be configured with appropriate “service points” to pinpoint system trouble in less than 30 minutes.

C. The Contractor shall install all system components including Government furnished equipment, and appurtenances in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, documentation listed in Sections 1.5 of this document, and shall furnish all necessary connectors, terminators, interconnections, services, and adjustments required for a complete and operable system.

D. The VASS System will be designed, engineered, installed, and tested to ensure all components are fully compatible as a system and can be integrated with all associated security subsystems, whether the system is a stand alone or a complete network.

E. For integration purposes, the VASS System shall be integrated where appropriate with the following associated security subsystems:

1. PACS:

a. Provide 24 hour coverage of all entry points to the perimeter and agency buildings, as well as all emergency exits utilizing a fixed color camera.

b. Record cameras on a 24 hours basis.

c. Be programmed go into an alarm state when an emergency exit is opened, and notify the Physical Access Control System and

Database Management of an alarm event.

2. IDS:

a. Provide a recorded alarm event via a color camera that is connected to the IDS system by either direct hardwire or a security system computer network.

b. Record cameras on a 24 hours basis.

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c. Be programmed to go into an alarm state when an IDS device is put into an alarm state, and notify the PACS.

d. For additional VASS System requirements as they relate to the

IDS, refer to Section 28 16 00 “INTRUSION DETECTION”.

3. Security Access Detection:

a. Provide full coverage of all vehicle and lobby entrance screening areas utilizing a fixed color camera.

b. Record cameras on a 24 hours basis.

c. The VASS System should have facial recognition software to assist in identifying individuals for current and future purposes.

4. EPPS:

a. Provide a recorded alarm event via a color camera that is connected to the EPPS system by either direct hardwire or a security system computer network.

b. Record cameras on a 24 hours basis.

c. Be programmed to go into an alarm state when an emergency call box or duress alarm/panic device is activated, and notify the

Physical Access Control System and Database Management of an alarm event.

F. Integration with these security subsystems shall be achieved by computer programming or the direct hardwiring of the systems.

G. For programming purposes refer to the manufacturers requirements for correct system operations. Ensure computers being utilized for system integration meet or exceed the minimum system requirements outlined on the systems software packages.

H. A complete VASS System shall be comprised of, but not limited to, the following components:

1. Cameras

2. Lenses

3. Video Display Equipment

4. Camera Housings and Mounts

5. Controlling Equipment

6. Recording Devices

7. Wiring and Cables

I. The Contractor shall visit the site and verify that site conditions are in agreement/compliance with the design package. The Contractor shall

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J. Existing Equipment

1. The Contractor shall connect to and utilize existing video equipment, video and control signal transmission lines, and devices as outlined in the design package. Video equipment and signal lines that are usable in their original configuration without modification may be reused with Contracting Officer approval.

2. The Contractor shall perform a field survey, including testing and inspection of all existing video equipment and signal lines intended to be incorporated into the VASS System, and furnish a report to the Contracting Officer as part of the site survey report. For those items considered nonfunctioning, provide (with the report) specification sheets, or written functional requirements to support the findings and the estimated cost to correct the deficiency. As part of the report, the Contractor shall include a schedule for connection to all existing equipment.

3. The Contractor shall make written requests and obtain approval prior to disconnecting any signal lines and equipment, and creating equipment downtime. Such work shall proceed only after receiving

Contracting Officer approval of these requests. If any device fails after the Contractor has commenced work on that device, signal or control line, the Contractor shall diagnose the failure and perform any necessary corrections to the equipment.

4. The Contractor shall be held responsible for repair costs due to

Contractor negligence, abuse, or incorrect installation of equipment.

5. The Contracting Officer shall be provided a full list of all equipment that is to be removed or replaced by the Contractor, to include description and serial/manufacturer numbers where possible.

The Contractor shall dispose of all equipment that has been removed or replaced based upon approval of the Contracting Officer after reviewing the equipment removal list. In all areas where equipment

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K. Enclosure Penetrations: All enclosure penetrations shall be from the bottom of the enclosure unless the system design requires penetrations from other directions. Penetrations of interior enclosures involving transitions of conduit from interior to exterior, and all penetrations on exterior enclosures shall be sealed with rubber silicone sealant to preclude the entry of water and will comply with VA Master

Specification 07 84 00, Firestopping. The conduit riser shall terminate in a hot-dipped galvanized metal cable terminator. The terminator shall be filled with an approved sealant as recommended by the cable manufacturer and in such a manner that the cable is not damaged.

L. Cold Galvanizing: All field welds and brazing on factory galvanized boxes, enclosures, and conduits shall be coated with a cold galvanized paint containing at least 95 percent zinc by weight.

M. Interconnection of Console Video Equipment: The Contractor shall connect signal paths between video equipment as specified by the OEM.

Cables shall be as short as practicable for each signal path without causing strain at the connectors. Rack mounted equipment on slide mounts shall have cables of sufficient length to allow full extension of the slide rails from the rack.

N. Cameras:

1. Install the cameras with the focal length lens as indicated for each zone.

2. Connect power and signal lines to the camera.

3. Aim camera to give field of view as needed to cover the alarm zone.

4. Aim fixed mounted cameras installed outdoors facing the rising or setting sun sufficiently below the horizon to preclude the camera looking directly at the sun.

5. Focus the lens to give a sharp picture (to include checking for day and night focus and image quality) over the entire field of view

6. Synchronize all cameras so the picture does not roll on the monitor when cameras are selected.

7. PTZ cameras shall have all preset positions and privacy areas defined and programmed.

O. Monitors:

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1. Install the monitors as shown and specified in design and construction documents.

2. Connect all signal inputs and outputs as shown and specified.

3. Terminate video input signals as required.

4. Connect the monitor to AC power.

P. Switcher:

1. Install the switcher as shown in the design and construction documents, and according to the OEM.

2. Connect all subassemblies as specified by the manufacturer and as shown.

3. Connect video signal inputs and outputs as shown and specified;

terminate video inputs as required.

4. Connect alarm signal inputs and outputs as shown and specified;

connect control signal inputs and outputs for ancillary equipment or secondary control/monitoring sites as specified by the manufacturer and as shown.

5. Connect the switcher CPU and switcher subassemblies to AC power.

6. Load all software as specified and required for an operational VASS

System configured for the site and building requirements, including data bases, operational parameters, and system, command, and application programs.

7. Provide the original and 2 backup copies for all accepted software upon successful completion of the endurance test.

8. Program the video annotation for each camera.

Q. Video Recorder / Server:

1. Install the video server per design and construction documents, and as specified by the OEM.

2. Connect video server to AC power (UPS).

3. Connect to VASS network.

4. Install operating system and Video Management Software.

5. Provide Video Management Software programming per VA guidance and the requirements provided by the Owner. Programming shall include:

a. Camera names

b. Screen views

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c. Camera recording schedules (continuous and event) driven recording. Events include alarms from other systems (sensors), manual input, and video motion detection.

d. Video detection zones for each camera requiring video motion detection

e. Alarm interface

f. Alarm outputs

g. GUI maps, views, icons and actions

h. PTZ controls (presets, time schedules for privacy zones etc.)

i. Reports

R. Video Workstation:

1. Install the video workstation per design and construction documents, and as specified by the OEM.

2. Connect video workstation to AC power (UPS).

3. Connect to VASS network.

4. Install operating system and application software.

5. Provide application software programming per VA guidance and the requirements provided by the Owner. Programming shall include:

a. Screen views

b. Graphical User Interface (GUI) maps, views, icons and actions

c. Alarm outputs

d. Reports

S. Network Switch:

1. Install the network switch per design and construction documents, and as specified by the OEM.

2. Connect network switch to AC power (UPS).

3. Connect network cameras to network switch.

4. Configure the network switch per manufacturer’s recommendation and project requirements.

T. Network Recording Equipment

1. Install the NVR or video storage unit as shown in the design and construction documents, and as specified by the OEM.

2. Connect recording device to AC power (UPS).

3. Connect recording device to network switch as shown and specified.

4. Configure network connections

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5. Provide recording unit programming per VA guidance and the requirements provided by the Owner. Programming shall include:

a. Camera names

b. Screen views

c. Camera recording schedules (continuous and event) driven recording. Events include alarms from other systems (sensors), manual input, and video motion detection.

d. Video detection zones for each camera requiring video motion detection

e. Alarm interface

f. Alarm outputs

g. GUI maps, views, icons and actions

h. PTZ controls (presets, time schedules for privacy zones etc.)

i. Reports

U. Video Recording Equipment:

1. Install the video recording equipment as shown in the design and construction documents, and as specified by the OEM.

2. Connect video signal inputs and outputs as shown and specified.

3. Connect alarm signal inputs and outputs as shown and specified.

4. Connect video recording equipment to AC power.

5. Program the video recording equipment;

a. Recording schedules

b. Camera caption

V. Video Signal Equipment:

1. Install the video signal equipment as shown in the design and construction documents, and as specified by the OEM.

2. Connect video or signal inputs and outputs as shown and specified.

3. Terminate video inputs as required.

4. Connect alarm signal inputs and outputs as required.

5. Connect control signal inputs and outputs as required

6. Connect electrically powered equipment to AC power.

W. Camera Housings, Mounts, and Poles:

1. Install the camera housings and mounts as specified by the manufacturer and as shown, provide mounting hardware sized appropriately to secure each camera, housing and mount with maximum wind and ice loading encountered at the site.

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2. Provide a foundation for each camera pole as specified and shown.

3. Provide a ground rod for each camera pole and connect the camera pole to the ground rod as specified in Division 26 of the VA Master

Specification and the VA Electrical Manual 730.

4. Provide electrical and signal transmission cabling to the mount location via a hardened carrier system from the Physical Access

Control System and Database Management to the device.

5. Connect signal lines and AC power to the housing interfaces.

6. Connect pole wiring harness to camera.

3.3 SYSTEM START-UP

A. The Contractor shall not apply power to the VASS System until the following items have been completed:

1. VASS System equipment items and have been set up in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

2. A visual inspection of the VASS System has been conducted to ensure that defective equipment items have not been installed and that there are no loose connections.

3. System wiring has been tested and verified as correctly connected as indicated.

4. All system grounding and transient protection systems have been verified as installed and connected as indicated.

5. Power supplies to be connected to the VASS System have been verified as the correct voltage, phasing, and frequency as indicated.

B. The Commissioning Agent will observe startup and contractor testing of selected equipment. Coordinate the startup and contractor testing schedules with the Resident Engineer and Commissioning Agent. Provide a minimum of 7 days prior notice.

C. Satisfaction of the above requirements shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorrect installation, defective equipment items, or collateral damage as a result of Contractor work efforts.

3.4 SUPLEMENTAL CONTRACTOR QUIALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall provide the services of technical representatives who are familiar with all components and installation procedures of the installed VASS System; and are approved by the Contracting Officer.

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B. The Contractor will be present on the job site during the preparatory and initial phases of quality control to provide technical assistance.

C. The Contractor shall also be available on an as needed basis to provide assistance with follow-up phases of quality control.

D. The Contractor shall participate in the testing and validation of the system and shall provide certification that the system installed is fully operational as all construction document requirements have been fulfilled.

3.5 COMMISSIONING

A. Provide commissioning documentation in accordance with the requirements of Section 28 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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