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SECTION 27 52 23

NURSE CALL AND CODE BLUE SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION SUMMARY

A. Work covered by this document includes design, engineering, labor, material and products, equipment warranty and system warranty, training and services for, and incidental to, the complete installation of new and fully operating National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – Life

Safety Code 101.3-2 (a) Labeled and (b) Listed, Emergency Service

Nurse-Call and/or Life Safety listed Code Blue Communication System and associated equipment (here-in-after referred to as the System) provided in approved locations indicated on the contract drawings. These items shall be tested and certified capable of receiving, distributing, interconnecting and supporting Nurse-Call and/or Code Blue communications signals generated local and remotely as detailed herein.

B. Work shall be complete, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA), National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL – i.e.

Underwriters Laboratory [UL]) Listed and Labeled; and VA Central Office

(VACO), Telecommunications Voice Engineering (TVE 005OP3B) tested, certified and ready for operation.

C. The System shall be delivered free of engineering, manufacturing, installation, and functional defects. It shall be designed, engineered and installed for ease of operation, maintenance, and testing.

D. The term “provide”, as used herein, shall be defined as: designed, engineered, furnished, installed, certified, tested, and warranty by the Contractor.

E. Specification Order of Precedence: In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the Project’s Contract Drawings outlined and/or cited herein; THE TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT TAKES PRECEDENCE.

HOWEVER, NOTHING IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL SUPERSEDE APPLICABLE EMERGENCY

LAWS AND REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY NATIONAL AND/OR LOCAL LIFE AND

PUBLIC SAFETY CODES. The Local Fire Marshall and/or VA Public Safety

Officer are the only authorities that may modify this document’s

EMERGENCY CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, on a case by case basis, in writing and confirmed by VA’s Project Manager (PM), Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) and TVE-005OP3B. The VA PM is the only approving authority for other amendments to this document that may be granted, on

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PM, RE, TVE-005OP3B and identified Facility Project Personnel.

F. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Contractor shall ensure that all management, sales, engineering and installation personnel have read and understand the requirements of this specification before the system is designed, engineered, delivered and provided. The Contractor shall furnish a written statement stating this requirement as a part of the technical submittal that includes each name and certification, including the OEMs. The Contractor is cautioned to obtain in writing, all approvals for system changes relating to the published contract specifications and drawings, from the PM and/or the RE before proceeding with the change.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. 01 33 23 – Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples.

B. 07 84 00 – Firestopping.

C. 26 05 21 – Low – Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (600

Volts and Below).

E. 27 05 11 – Requirements for Communications Installations.

F. 27 05 26 – Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems.

G. 27 05 33 – Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems.

H. 27 10 00 – CONTROL, COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL WIRING.

I. 27 11 00 – TIP Communications Interface and Equipment Rooms Fittings.

J. 27 15 00 – TIP Communications Horizontal and Vertical Cabling.

1.3 DEFINITION

A. Provide: Design, engineer, furnish, install, connect complete, test, certify and warranty.

B. Work: Materials furnished and completely installed.

C. Review of contract drawings: A service by the engineer to reduce the possibility of materials being ordered which do not comply with contract documents. The engineer's review shall not relieve the

Contractor of responsibility for dimensions or compliance with the contract documents. The reviewer's failure to detect an error does not constitute permission for the Contractor to proceed in error.

D. Headquarters (aka VACO) Technical Review, for National and VA

Communications and Security, Codes, Frequency Licensing Standards, Guidelines and Compliance:

Office of Telecommunications

Special Communications Team (005OP3B)

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1335 East West Highway – 3rd Floor

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910,

(O) 301-734-0350, (F) 301-734-0360

E. Engineer:

F. Owner:

G. General Contractor (GC):

H. Contractor: Systems Contractor; you; successful bidder.

1.4 REFERENCES

A. The installation shall comply fully with all governing authorities, laws and ordinances, regulations, codes and standards, including, but not limited to:

1. United States Federal Law:

a. Departments of:

1) Commerce, Consolidated Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 15 –

Under the Information Technology Management Reform Act (Public

Law 104-106), the Secretary of Commerce approves standards and guidelines that are developed by the:

a) Chapter II, National Institute of Standards Technology

(NIST – formerly the National Bureau of Standards). Under

Section 5131 of the Information Technology Management

Reform Act of 1996 and the Federal Information Security

Management Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347), NIST develops

– Federal Information Processing Standards Publication

(FIPS) 140-2—Security Requirements for Cryptographic

Modules.

b) Chapter XXIII, National Telecommunications and Information

Administration (NTIA – aka ‘Red Book’) Chapter 7.8 / 9;

CFR, Title 47 Federal communications Commission (FCC) Part

15, Radio Frequency Restriction of Use and Compliance in

“Safety of Life” Functions & Locations.

2) FCC - Communications Act of 1934, as amended, CFR, Title 47 –

Telecommunications, in addition to Part 15 – Restrictions of use for Part 15 listed Radio Equipment in Safety of Life /

Emergency Functions / Equipment/ Locations (also see CFR, Title 15 – Department of Commerce, Chapter XXIII – NTIA):

a) Part 15 – Restrictions of use for Part 15 listed Radio

Equipment in Safety of Life / Emergency Functions /

Equipment/Locations.

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b) Part 58 – Television Broadcast Service.

c) Part 90 – Rules and Regulations, Appendix C.

3) Health, (Public Law 96-88), CFR, Title 42, Chapter IV Health &

Human Services, CFR, Title 46, Subpart 1395(a)(b) JCAHO “a hospital that meets JCAHO accreditation is deemed to meet the

Medicare conditions of Participation by meeting Federal

Directives:”

a) All guidelines for Life, Personal and Public Safety; and, Essential and Emergency Communications.

4) Labor, CFR, Title 29, Part 1910, Chapter XVII - Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety and Health Standard:

a) Subpart 7 - Definition and requirements (for a NRTL – 15

Laboratory’s, for complete list, contact

(http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/faq_nrtl.html):

1) UL:

a) 44-02 – Standard for Thermoset-Insulated Wires and

Cables.

b) 65 – Standard for Wired Cabinets.

c) 83-03 – Standard for Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables.

d) 467-01 – Standard for Electrical Grounding and

Bonding Equipment

e) 468 – Standard for Grounding and Bonding Equipment.

f) 486A-01 – Standard for Wire Connectors and Soldering

Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors

g) 486C-02 – Standard for Splicing Wire Connectors.

h) 486D-02 – Standard for Insulated Wire Connector

Systems for Underground Use or in Damp or Wet

Locations.

i) 486E-00 – Standard for Equipment Wiring Terminals for

Use with Aluminum and/or Copper Conductors.

j) 493-01 – Standard for Thermoplastic-Insulated

Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cable.

k) 514B-02 – Standard for Fittings for Cable and

Conduit.

l) 1069 – Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment.

m) 1449 – Standard for Transient Voltage Surge http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/faq_nrtl.html

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Suppressors.

n) 1479-03 – Standard for Fire Tests of Through-

Penetration Fire Stops.

o) 1666 – Standard for Wire/Cable Vertical (Riser) Tray

Flame Tests.

p) 1863 – Standard for Safety, Communications Circuits

Accessories.

r) 60950-1/2 – Information Technology Equipment –

Safety.

3) Communications Certifications Labatory (CCL): same tests as for UL.

4) Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ITSNA formerly

Edison Testing Laboratory [ETL]): same tests as for UL.

b) Subpart 35 – Compliance with NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code.

c) Subpart 36 - Design and construction requirements for exit routes.

d) Subpart 268 - Telecommunications.

e) Subpart 305 - Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.

6) Veterans Affairs (Public Law No. 100-527), CFR, Title 38, Volumes I & II:

a) Office of Telecommunications:

1) Handbook 6100 – Telecommunications.

a) Spectrum Management FCC & NTIA Radio Frequency

Compliance and Licensing Program.

b) Special Communications Proof of Performance Testing, VACO Compliance and Life Safety Certification(s).

b) Office of Cyber and Information Security (OCIS):

1) Handbook 6500 - Information Security Program.

2) Wireless and Handheld Device Security Guideline Version

3.2, August 15, 2005.

c) VA’s National Center for Patient Safety – Veterans Health

Administration Warning System, Failure of Medical Alarm

Systems using Paging Technology to Notify Clinical Staff, July 2004.

d) VA’s Center for Engineering Occupational Safety and Health, concurrence with warning identified in VA Directive 7700.

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e) Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM):

1) Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1).

2) Standard Detail and CAD Standards (PG-18-4).

3) Equipment Guide List (PG-18-5).

4) Electrical Design Manual for VA Facilities (PG 18-10), Articles 7 & 8.

5) Minimum Requirements of A/E Submissions (PG 18-15):

a) Volume B, Major New Facilities, Major Additions; and

Major Renovations, Article VI, Paragraph B.

b) Volume C - Minor and NRM Projects, Article III, Paragraph S.

c) Volume E - Request for Proposals Design/Build

Projects, Article II, Paragraph F.

6) Mission Critical Facilities Design Manual (Final Draft –

2007).

7) Life Safety Protected Design Manual (Final Draft –

2007).

b. Federal Specifications (Fed. Specs.):

1) A-A-59544-00 - Cable and Wire, Electrical (Power, Fixed

Installation).

2. National Codes:

a. American Institute of Architects (AIA): Guidelines for Healthcare

Facilities.

b. American National Standards Institute/Electronic Industries

Association/Telecommunications Industry Association

(ANSI/EIA/TIA):

5) REC 127-49 – Power Supplies.

6) RS 270 – Tools, Crimping, Solderless Wiring Devices, Recommended Procedures for User Certification.

c. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1) Standard 17.4 – Guide for Emergency Personnel.

e. Building Industries Communications Services Installation (BICSI):

1) All standards for smart building wiring, connections and devices for commercial and medical facilities.

2) Structured Building Cable Topologies.

3) In consort with ANSI/EIA/TIA.

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

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1) SO/TR 21730:2007 - Use of mobile wireless communication and computing technology in healthcare facilities -

Recommendations for electromagnetic compatibility (management of unintentional electromagnetic interference) with medical devices.

2) 0739-5175/08/©2008 IEEE – Medical Grade – Mission Critical –

Wireless Networks.

3) C62.41 – Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits.

g. NFPA:

1) 70 - National Electrical Code (current date of issue) –

Articles 517, 645 & 800.

2) 75 - Standard for Protection of Electronic Computer Data-

Processing Equipment.

3) 77 – Recommended Practice on Static Electricity.

4) 99 - Healthcare Facilities.

5) 101 - Life Safety Code.

3. State Hospital Code(s).

4. Local Town, City and/or County Codes.

5. Accreditation Organization(s):

a. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Organization

(JCAHO) – Section VI, Part 3a – Operating Features.

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

A. The OEM shall have had experience with three (3) or more installations of Nurse Call systems of comparable size and interfacing complexity with regards to type and design as specified herein. Each of these installations shall have performed satisfactorily for at least one (1) year after final acceptance by the user. Include the names, locations and point of contact for these installations as a part of the submittal.

B. The Contractor shall submit certified documentation that they have been an authorized distributor and service organization for the OEM for a minimum of three (3) years. The Contractor shall be authorized by the

OEM to pass thru the OEM’s warranty of the installed equipment to VA.

In addition, the OEM and Contractor shall accept complete responsibility for the design, installation, certification, operation, and physical support for the System. This documentation, along with the System Contractor and OEM certifications must be provided in writing as part of the Contractor’s Technical submittal.

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C. The Contractor’s Communications Technicians assigned to the System shall be fully trained, qualified, and certified by the OEM on the engineering, installation, operation, and testing of the System. The

Contractor shall provide formal written evidence of current OEM certification(s) for the installer(s) as a part of the submittal or to the RE before being allowed to commence work on the System.

D. The Contractor shall display all applicable national, state and local licenses.

E. The Contractor shall submit copy (s) of Certificate of successful completion of OEM’s installation/training school for installing technicians of the System’s Nurse Call and/or Code Blue equipment being proposed.

1.6 CODES AND PERMITS

A. Provide all necessary permits and schedule all inspections as identified in the contract’s milestone chart, so that the system is proof of performance tested, certified and approved by VA and ready for operation on a date directed by the Owner.

B. The contractor is responsible to adhere to all codes described herein and associated contractual, state and local codes.

1.7 SCHEDULING

A. After the award of contract, the Contractor shall prepare a detailed schedule (aka milestone chart) using “Microsoft Project” software or equivalent. The Contractor Project Schedule (CPS) shall indicate detailed activities for the projected life of the project. The CPS shall consist of detailed activities and their restraining relationships. It will also detail manpower usage throughout the project.

B. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate all work with the other trades for scheduling, rough-in, and finishing all work specified. The owner will not be liable for any additional costs due to missed dates or poor coordination of the supplying contractor with other trades.

1.8 REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND EQUIPMENT DATA SUBMITTALS (AKA

TECHNICAL SUBMITTAL[S])

(Note: The Contractor is encouraged, but not required, to submit separate technical submittal(s) outlining alternate technical approach(s) to the system requirements stated here-in as long as each alternate technical document(s) is complete, separate, and submitted in

27 52 23 - 9 precisely the same manner as outlined herein. VA will review and rate each received alternate submittal, which follows this requirement, in exactly the same procedure as outlined herein. Partial, add-on, or addenda type alternates will not be accepted or reviewed.)

A. Submit at one time within 10 days of contract awarding, drawings and product data on all proposed equipment and system. Check for compliance with contract documents and certify compliance with

Contractor's "APPROVED" stamp and signature.

B. Support all submittals with descriptive materials, i.e., catalog sheets, product data sheets, diagrams, and charts published by the manufacturer. These materials shall show conformance to specification and drawing requirements.

C. Where multiple products are listed on a single cut-sheet, circle or highlight the one that you propose to use. Provide a complete and through equipment list of equipment expected to be installed in the system, with spares, as a part of the submittal. Special

Communications (TVE-005OP3B) will not review any submittal that does not have this list.

D. Provide four (4) copies to the PM for technical review. The PM will provide a copy to the offices identified in Paragraph 1.3.C & D, at a minimum for compliance review as described herein where each responsible individual(s) shall respond to the PM within 10 days of receipt of their acceptance or rejection of the submittal(s).

E. Provide interconnection methods, conduit (where not already installed), junction boxes (J-Boxes), cable, interface fixtures and equipment lists for the: ENR(s) ( aka DMARC), TER, TCR, MCR, MCOR, PCR, ECR, Stacked

Telecommunications Rooms (STR), Nurses Stations (NS), Head End Room

(HER), Head End Cabinet (HEC), Head End Interface Cabinet (HEIC) and approved TCO locations TIP interface distribution layout drawing, as they are to be installed and interconnected to teach other (REFER TO

APPENDIX B – SUGGESTED TELECOMMUNI-CAITONS ONE LINE TOPOLOGY pull-out drawing).

F. Equipment technical literature detailing the electrical and technical characteristics of each item of equipment to be furnished.

G. Engineering drawings of the System, showing calculated of expected signal levels at the headend input and output, each input and output distribution point, and signal level at each telecommunications outlet.

H. Surveys Required as a Part of The Technical Submittal:

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1. The Contractor shall provide the following System surveys that depict various system features and capacities required in addition to the on-site survey requirements described herein (see

Specification Paragraph 2.4.3). Each survey shall be in writing and contain the following information (the formats are suggestions and may be used for the initial Technical Submittal Survey requirements), as a minimum:

a. Nurse Call Cable System Design Plan:

1) An OEM and contractor designed functioning Nurse Call System cable plan to populate the entire TIP empty conduit/pathway distribution systems provided as a part of Specification 27 11

00 shall be provided as a part of the technical proposal. A specific functioning Nurse Call: cable, interfaces, J-boxes and back boxes shall coincide with the total growth items as described herein. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide the Systems’ entire Nurse Call cable and accessory requirements and engineer a functioning Nurse Call distribution system and equipment requirement plan of the following paragraph(s), at a minimum:

2) The required Nurse Call Equipment Locations:

EQUIPPED ITEM CAPACITY GROWTH

Dome Lights

Room

Corridor

Other

Patient Stations

Single

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EQUIPPED ITEM CAPACITY GROWTH

Staff Stations

Duty Stations

Other

Remote Locations

Telephone Operator’s Room

Police Control Room

Other

Central Control Cabinet/Equipment

Location

Power Supply(s)

UPS(s)

1.9 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS (AS BUILTS)

A. Throughout progress of the Work, maintain an accurate record of changes in Contract Documents. Upon completion of Work, transfer recorded changes to a set of Project Record Documents.

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B. The floorplans shall be marked in pen to include the following:

1. Each device specific locations with UL labels affixed.

2. Conduit locations.

3. Each interface and equipment specific location.

4. Head-end equipment and specific location.

5. Wiring diagram.

6. Labeling and administration documentation.

7. Warranty certificate.

8. System test results.

1.10 WARRANTIES / GUARANTY

A. The Contractor shall warrant the installation to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of acceptance of the project by the owner. The Contractor shall agree to remedy covered defects within four (4) hours of notification of major failures or within twenty-four (24) hours of notification for individual station related problems.

B. The Contractor shall agree to grantee the system according to the guidelines outlined in Article 4 herein.

1.11 USE OF THE SITE

A. Use of the site shall be at the GC’s direction.

B. Coordinate with the GC for lay-down areas for product storage and administration areas.

C. Coordinate work with the GC and their sub-contractors.

D. Access to buildings wherein the work is performed shall be directed by the GC.

1.12 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft.

B. Store products in original containers.

C. Coordinate with the GC for product storage. There may be little or no storage space available on site. Plan to potentially store materials off site.

D. Do not install damaged products. Remove damaged products from the site and replaced with new product at no cost to the Owner.

1.13 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT

A. Prior to final inspection and acceptance of the work, remove all debris, rubbish, waste material, tools, construction equipment, 27 52 23 - 13 machinery and surplus materials from the project site and thoroughly clean your work area.

B. Before the project closeout date, the Contractor shall submit:

1. OEM Equipment Warranty Certificates.

2. Evidence of compliance with requirements of governing authorities such as the Low Voltage Certificate of Inspection.

3. Project record documents.

4. Instruction manuals and software that is a part of the system.

5. System Guaranty Certificate.

C. Contractor shall submit written notice that:

1. Contract Documents have been reviewed.

2. Project has been inspected for compliance with contract.

3. Work has been completed in accordance with the contract.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS / FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. Furnish and install a complete and fully functional and operable Nurse

Call System for each location shown on the contract drawings and TCOs

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C. Coordinate features and select interface components to form an integrated Nurse Call system. Match components and interconnections between the systems for optimum performance of specified functions.

D. Expansion Capability: The Nurse Call equipment interfaces and cables shall be able to increase number of enunciation points in the future by a minimum of 50 percent (%) above those indicated without adding any internal or external components or main trunk cable conductors.

E. Equipment: Active electronic type shall use solid-state components, fully rated for continuous duty unless otherwise indicated. Select equipment for normal operation on input power usually supplied between

110 to 130 VAC, 60 Hz supplied from the Facility’s Emergency Electrical

Power System.

F. Meet all FCC requirements regarding equipment listing, low radiation and/or interference of RF signal(s). The system shall be designed to prevent direct pickup of signals from within and outside the building structure.

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2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Furnish and install a complete and fully functional and operable Nurse

Call WHOSE EMPTY CONDUIT SYSTEM WAS PROVIDED AS A PART OF SPECIFICATION

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C. The Contractor shall continually employ interfacing methods that are approved by the OEM and VA. At a minimum, an acceptable interfacing method requires not only a physical and mechanical connection, but also a matching of signal, voltage, and processing levels with regard to signal quality and impedance. The interface point must adhere to all standards described herein for the full separation of Critical Care and

Life Safety systems.

D. The System Contractor shall connect the System ensuring that all NFPA and UL Critical Care and Life Safety Circuit and System separation guidelines are satisfied. The System Contractor is not allowed to make any connections to the Telephone System. VA shall arrange for the interconnection between the Systems with the appropriate responsible parties.

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2. Each System Nurse Call location shall generate a minimum of distinct calls:

a. Routine: single flashing dome lights & master station color and audio tone,

b. Staff Assist: rapid flashing dome lights & master station color and audio tone,

c. Emergency: Red flashing done lights & master station color and audio tone,

e. Each generated call shall be cancelable at ONLY the originating location,

f. Staff Locator: Green Flashing dome lights & master station color and audio tone, and

2.3 MANUFACTURERS

A. The products specified shall be new, FCC and UL Listed, labeled and produced by OEM manufacturer of record. An OEM of record shall be defined as a company whose main occupation is the manufacture for sale of the items of equipment supplied and which:

1. Maintains a stock of replacement parts for the item submitted,

2. Maintains engineering drawings, specifications, and operating manuals for the items submitted, and

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3. Has published and distributed descriptive literature and equipment specifications on the items of equipment submitted at least 30 days prior to the Invitation for Bid.

B. Specifications contained herein as set forth in this document detail the salient operating and performance characteristics of equipment in order for VA to distinguish acceptable items of equipment from unacceptable items of equipment. When an item of equipment is offered or furnished for which there is a specification contained herein, the item of equipment offered or furnished shall meet or exceed the specification for that item of equipment.

C. Equipment Standards and Testing:

1. The System has been defined herein as connected to systems identified as Critical Service performing various Emergency and Life

Support Functions. Therefore, at a minimum, the system shall conform to all aforementioned National and/or Local Life Safety Codes (which ever are the more stringent), NFPA, NEC, this specification, JCAHCO

Life Safety Accreditation requirements, and the OEM recommendations, instructions, and guidelines.

2. All supplies and materials shall be listed, labeled or certified by

UL or a NRTL where such standards have been established for the supplies, materials or equipment.

3. The provided equipment required by the System design and approved technical submittal must conform with each UL standard in effect for the equipment, as of the date of the technical submittal (or the date when the RE approved system equipment necessary to be replaced) was technically reviewed and approved by VA. Where a UL standard is in existence for equipment to be used in completion of this contract, the equipment must bear the approved UL seal.

4. Each item of electronic equipment to be provided under this contract must bear the approved UL seal or the seal of the testing laboratory that warrants the equipment has been tested in accordance with, and conforms to the specified standards. The placement of the UL Seal shall be a permanent part of the electronic equipment that is not capable of being transportable from one equipment item to another.

2.4 PRODUCTS

A. General.

1. Contractor is responsible for pricing all accessories and miscellaneous equipment required to form a complete and operating

27 52 23 - 16 system. The equipment quantities provided herein shall be as indicated on the drawings with the exception of the indicated spare equipment.

2. Contractor Furnished Equipment List (CFEs):

a. The Contractor is required to provide a list of the CFE equipment to be furnished. The quantity, make and model number of each item is required. Select the required equipment items quantities that will satisfy the needs of the system as described herein and with the OEM’s concurrence applied to the list(s), in writing.

Item Quantity Unit

1. As required Interface Panel(s) 1.a As required Electrical Supervision Trouble Enunciator 1.a.1 As required Equipment Back Box(s) 1.b As required Telephone 1.c As required Public Address 1.d As required Radio Paging / Equipment 1.e As required Wireless / Equipment 1.f. As required Radio Pager / Equipment 1.g As required Wireless / Equipment 1.f As required Personal Communicator /

Equipment

2. As required Lightning Arrestor

3. As required Head End Equipment/Locations 3.a As required Cabinet(s) 3.a.1 As required AC Power Conditioner & Filter 3.a.2 As required AC Power Strip 3.a.3 As required UPS 3.a.4 As required Interconnecting Wire/Cables 3.a.5 As required Wire / Cable Connector(s) 3.a.6 As required Wire / Cable Terminator(s) 3.b As required Wire Management System 3.b As required Head End Function(s) 3.b.1 As required H7 Interface 3.b.2 As required Nurse Locator 3.b.3 As required Staff Locator

4. As required Master Station(s) 4.a As required Nurse Locator 4.b As required Staff Locator

5. As required Distribution System(s) 5.a As required Staff Station 5.a.1 As required Equipment Back Box(s) 5.b As required Duty Station 5.b.1 As required Equipment Back Box(s) 5.c As required Code Blue Station 5.c.1 As required Equipment Back Box(s) 5.c.2 2 (MIN) Remote Station(s) 5.d As required Patient Station(s) 5.d.1 As required Equipment Back Box(s) 5.d.2 As required Bed Interface(s) 5.d.3 As required Pillow Speaker

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5.d.4 As required Push Button Cordset 5.d.5 As required Dummy Plugs 5.d.6 As required Bed Integrated Control 5.d.7 As required Lighting Interface Module 5.d.8 As required TV Control Interface 5.d.9 As required TV Control Jack 5.d.10 As required TV Interconnection Cables 5.d.11 As required HDTV Coaxial

5.d.12 As required HDTV/Nurses Call Interface/ Control 5.d.13 As required Auxiliary Mounting Interface 5.e As required Emergency Station(s) 5.e.1 As required Equipment Back Box(s) 5.e.2 As required Toilet Emergency Station (waterproof) 5.e.3 As required Shower Emergency Station (waterproof) 5.e.4 As required Lavatory Emergency Station (waterproof) 5.f. As required Room Dome Light 5.f.1 As required Equipment Back Box(s) 5.g As required Other Dome Light(s) 5.g.1 As required Equipment Back Box(s) 5.g.2 As required Corridor Dome Light 5.g.3 As required Intersectional Dome Light 5.h As required System Cable(s) 5.h.1 As required Coaxial 5.h.2 As required System Pin 5.h.3 As required Audio 5.h.4 As required Control 5.h.5 As required Video 5.i As required System Connector(s) 5.i.1 As required Coaxial 5.i.2 As required System Pin 5.i.2 As required Audio 5.i.3 As required Control 5.i.4 As required Video 5.j As required Wire Management Required as described herein

6. 0 Mental Health Unit 6.a 0 Head End Function(s) 6.a.1 0 H7 Interface 6.a.2 0 Nurse Locator 6.a.3 0 Staff Locator 6.b. 0 Master Station(s) 6.b.1 0 Nurse Locator 6.b.2 0 Staff Locator 6.c 0 Distribution System(s) 6.c.1 0 Staff Station 6.c.1.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 6.c.2 0 Duty Station 6.c.2.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 6.c.3 0 Patient Station(s) 6.c.3.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s)\ 6.c.4 0 Security Room(s)

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6.c.4.a 0 Security Station(s) 6.c.4.b 0 Equipment Back Box(s)\ 6.c.4.c 0 Overhead Speaker/Microphone 6.c.4.d 0 Equipment Back Box(s)\ 6.c.4.e 0 TV Surveillance System 6.c.4.f 0 Equipment Back Box(s)\ 6.c.4.g 0 TV Interconnection Cables 6.c.4.h 0 Audio Interconnection Cables 6.c.5 0 Emergency Station(s) 6.c.5.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 6.c.5.b 0 Toilet Emergency Station (waterproof) 6.c.5.c 0 Shower Emergency Station (waterproof) 6.c.5.d 0 Lavatory Emergency Station

(waterproof) 6.c.6 0 Room Dome Light 6.c.7 0 Other Dome Light(s) 6.c.7.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 6.c.7.b 0 Corridor Dome Light 6.c.7.c 0 Intersectional Dome Light 6.c.8 0 System Cable(s) 6.c.8.a 0 Coaxial 6.c.8.b 0 System Pin 6.c.8.c 0 Audio 6.c.8.d 0 Control 6.c.8.e 0 Video 6.c.9 0 System Connector(s) 6.c.9.a 0 Coaxial 6.c.9.b 0 System Pin 6.c.9.c 0 Audio 6.c.9.d 0 Control 6.c.9.e 0 Video 6.c.9.f 0 Wire Management Required as described herein

7 0 Blind Rehabilitation Unit 7.a 0 Head End Function(s) 7.a.1 0 H7 Interface 7.a.2 0 Nurse Locator 7.a.3 0 Staff Locator 7.b. 0 Master Station(s) 7.b.1 0 Nurse Locator 7.b.2 0 Staff Locator 7.c 0 Distribution System(s) 7.c.1 0 Staff Station 7.c.1.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 7.c.2 0 Duty Station 7.c.2.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 7.c.3 0 Patient Station(s) 7.c.3.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s)\ 7.c.4 0 Emergency Station(s) 7.c.4.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 7.c.4.b 0 Toilet Emergency Station (waterproof) 7.c.4.c 0 Shower Emergency Station (waterproof)

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7.c.4.d 0 Lavatory Emergency Station (waterproof)

7.c.5 0 Room Dome Light 7.c.5.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 7.c.6 0 Other Dome Light(s) 7.c.6.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 7.c.6.b 0 Corridor Dome Light 7.c.6.c 0 Intersectional Dome Light 7.c.7 0 System Cable(s) 7.c.7.a 0 Coaxial 7.c.6.b 0 System Pin 7.c.7.c 0 Audio 7.c.7.d 0 Control 7.c.7.e 0 Video 7.c.8 0 System Connector(s) 7.c.8.a 0 Coaxial 7.c.8.b 0 System Pin 7.c.8.c 0 Audio 7.c.8.d 0 Control 7.c.8.e 0 Video 7.c.9 0 Wire Management Required as described herein

8. 0 Center for the Aging (aka Nursing Home Care Unit)

8.a 0 Head End Function(s) 8.a.1 0 H7 Interface 8.a.2 0 Nurse Locator 8.a.3 0 Staff Locator 8.b. 0 Master Station(s) 8.b.1 0 Nurse Locator 8.b.2 0 Staff Locator 8.c 0 Distribution System(s) 8.c.1 0 Staff Station 8.c.1.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 8.c.2 0 Duty Station 8.c.2.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 8.c.3 0 Patient Station(s) 8.c.3.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s)\ 8.c.4 0 Security Room(s) 8.c.4.a 0 Security Station(s) 8.c.4.b 0 Equipment Back Box(s)\ 8.c.4.c 0 Overhead Speaker/Microphone 8.c.4.d 0 Equipment Back Box(s)\ 8.c.4.e 0 TV Surveillance System 8.c.4.f 0 Equipment Back Box(s)\ 8.c.4.g 0 TV Interconnection Cables 8.c.4.h 0 Audio Interconnection Cables 8.c.5 0 Emergency Station(s) 8.c.5.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 8.c.5.b 0 Toilet Emergency Station (waterproof) 8.c.5.c 0 Shower Emergency Station (waterproof) 8.c.5.d 0 Lavatory Emergency Station

(waterproof) 8.c.6 0 Room Dome Light

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8.c.7 0 Other Dome Light(s) 8.c.7.a 0 Equipment Back Box(s) 8.c.7.b 0 Corridor Dome Light 8.c.7.c 0 Intersectional Dome Light 8.c.8 0 System Cable(s) 8.c.8.a 0 Coaxial 8.c.8.b 0 System Pin 8.c.8.c 0 Audio 8.c.8.d 0 Control 8.c.8.e 0 Video 8.c.9 0 System Connector(s) 8.c.9.a 0 Coaxial 8.c.9.b 0 System Pin 8.c.9.c 0 Audio 8.c.9.d 0 Control 8.c.9.e 0 Video 8.c.9.f 0 Wire Management Required as described herein

0 Oncology, Radiology, Dialysis, Units (These units are treated the same as Blind Rehabilitation Unit EXCEPT it does contains a CODE BLUE Function. If these units are provided as a part of the project, AT A MINIMUM –

DUPLI-CATE THE BLINE

REHABILITATION UNIT’S

EQUIPMETN LISTE AND EDIT AND

RENUMBER ACCORD-INGLY)

10. On Hand Spares Provide a separate system spares list as indicated in each equipment description.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A. Assign a single project manager to this project who will serve as the point of contact for the Owner, the General Contractor, and the

Engineer.

B. The Contractor shall be proactive in scheduling work at the hospital, specifically the Contractor will initiate and maintain discussion with the general contractor regarding the schedule for ceiling cover up and install cables to meet that schedule.

C. Contact the Office of Telecommunications, Special Communications Team

(005OP2B) at (301) 734-0350 to have a VA Certified Telecommunications

COTR assigned to the project for telecommunications review, equipment and system approval and co-ordination with VA’s Spectrum Management and

OCIS Teams.

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3.2 COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES

A. Coordinate with the cabling contractor the location of the TV faceplate and the faceplate opening for the nurse call TV control jack.

B. Coordinate with the cabling contractor the location of TIP equipment in the TER, TCR, PCR, SCC, ECR, STRs, NSs, and TCOs in order to connect to the TIP cable network that was installed as a part of Section

Specification 27 11 00. Contact the RE immediately, in writing, if additional location(s) are discovered to be activated that was not previously provided.

C. Before beginning work, verify the location, quantity, size and access for the following:

1. Isolated ground AC power circuits provided for systems.

2. Primary, emergency and extra auxiliary AC power generator requirements.

3. Junction boxes, wall boxes, wire troughs, conduit stubs and other related infrastructure for the systems.

4. System components installed by others.

5. Overhead supports and rigging hardware installed by others.

D. Immediately notify the Owner, GC and Consultant(s) in writing of any discrepancies.

3.3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Provide a one-on-one meeting with the particular nursing manager of each unit affected by the installation of the new nurse call/code blue system. Review the floor plan drawing, educate the nursing manager with the functions of the equipment that is being provided and gather details specific to the individual units; coverage and priorities of calls; staffing patterns; and other pertinent details that will affect system programming and training.

3.4 INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Execute work in accordance with National, State and local codes, regulations and ordinances.

2. Install work neatly, plumb and square and in a manner consistent with standard industry practice. Carefully protect work from dust, paint and moisture as dictated by site conditions. The Contractor will be fully responsible for protection of his work during the construction phase up until final acceptance by the Owner.

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3. Install equipment according to OEM’s recommendations. Provide any hardware, adaptors, brackets, rack mount kits or other accessories recommended by OEM for correct assembly and installation.

4. Secure equipment firmly in place, including receptacles, speakers, equipment racks, system cables, etc.

a. All supports, mounts, fasteners, attachments and attachment points shall support their loads with a safety factor of at least

5:1.

b. Do not impose the weight of equipment or fixtures on supports provided for other trades or systems.

c. Any suspended equipment or associated hardware must be certified by the OEM for overhead suspension.

d. The Contractor is responsible for means and methods in the design, fabrication, installation and certification of any supports, mounts, fasteners and attachments.

5. Finishes for any exposed work such as plates, racks, panels, speakers, etc. shall be approved by the Architect, Owner and TVE

005OP3B.

6. Coordinate cover plates with field conditions. Size and install cover plates as necessary to hide joints between back boxes and surrounding wall. Where cover plates are not fitted with connectors, provide grommeted holes in size and quantity required.

Do not allow cable to leave or enter boxes without cover plates installed.

7. Active electronic component equipment shall consist of solid state components, be rated for continuous duty service, comply with the requirements of FCC standards for telephone and data equipment, systems, and service.

8. Color code all distribution wiring to conform to the Nurse Call

Industry Standard, EIA/TIA, and this document, whichever is the more stringent. At a minimum, all equipment, cable duct and/or conduit, enclosures, wiring, terminals, and cables shall be clearly and permanently labeled according to and using the provided record drawings, to facilitate installation and maintenance.

9. Connect the System’s primary input AC power to the Facility’

Critical Branch of the Emergency AC power distribution system as shown on the plans or if not shown on the plans consult with RE regarding a suitable circuit location prior to bidding.

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10. Product Delivery, Storage and Handling:

a. Delivery: Deliver materials to the job site in OEM's original unopened containers, clearly labeled with the OEM's name and equipment catalog numbers, model and serial identification numbers. The RE may inventory the cable, patch panels, and related equipment.

b. Storage and Handling: Store and protect equipment in a manner, which will preclude damage as directed by the RE.

11. Where TCOs are installed adjacent to each other, install one outlet for each instrument.

12. Equipment installed outdoors shall be weatherproof or installed in weatherproof enclosures with hinged doors and locks with two keys.

3.5 PROTECTION OF NETWORK DEVICES

A. Contractor shall protect network devices during unpacking and installation by wearing manufacturer approved electrostatic discharge

(ESD) wrist straps tied to chassis ground. The wrist strap shall meet

OSHA requirements for prevention of electrical shock, should technician come in contact with high voltage.

3.6 CUTTING, CLEANING AND PATCHING

A. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to keep their work area clear of debris and clean area daily at completion of work.

B. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to patch and paint any wall or surface that has been disturbed by the execution of this work.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing any additional cutting, drilling, fitting or patching required that is not indicated as provided by others to complete the Work or to make its parts fit together properly.

D. The Contractor shall not damage or endanger a portion of the Work or fully or partially completed construction of the Owner or separate contractors by cutting, patching or otherwise altering such construction, or by excavation. The Contractor shall not cut or otherwise alter such construction by the Owner or a separate contractor except with written consent of the Owner and of such separate contractor; such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The

Contractor shall not unreasonably withhold from the Owner or a separate

Contractor the Contractor’s consent to cutting or otherwise altering the Work.

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E. Where coring of existing (previously installed) concrete is specified or required, including coring indicated under unit prices, the location of such coring shall be clearly identified in the field and the location shall be approved by the Project Manager prior to commencement of coring work.

3.7 FIREPROOFING

A. Where Nurse Call, cables and conduit penetrate fire rated walls, floors and ceilings, fireproof the opening.

B. Provide conduit sleeves (if not already provided by electrical contractor) for cables that penetrate fire rated walls and

Telecommunications Rooms floors and ceilings. After the cabling installation is complete, install fire proofing material in and around all conduit sleeves and openings. Install fire proofing material thoroughly and neatly. Seal all floor and ceiling penetrations.

C. Use only materials and methods that preserve the integrity of the fire stopping system and its rating.

E. Use approved fireproofing tape of the same type as used for the high voltage cables, and apply the tape in a single layer, one-half lapped or as recommended by the manufacturer. Install the tape with the coated side towards the cable and extend it not less than 25 mm (one inch) into each duct.

F. Secure the tape in place by a random wrap of glass cloth tape.

3.8 GROUNDING

A. Ground Nurse Call cable shields and equipment to eliminate shock hazard and to minimize ground loops, common mode returns, noise pickup, cross talk, and other impairments as specified in CFM Division 27, Section 27

05 26 – Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems.

B. Facility Signal Ground Terminal: Locate at main room or area signal ground within the room (i.e. head end and telecommunications rooms) or area(s) and indicate each signal ground location on the drawings.

C. Extend the signal ground to inside each equipment cabinet and/or rack.

Ensure each cabinet and/or rack installed item of equipment is connected to the extended signal ground. Isolate the signal ground from power and major equipment grounding systems.

D. When required, install grounding electrodes as specified in CFM

Division 26, Section 26 05 26 –Grounding and Bonding for Electrical

Systems.

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E. Do not use “3rd or 4th” wire internal electrical system conductors for communications signal ground.

F. Do not connect the signal ground to the building’s external lightning protection system.

G. Do Not “mix grounds” of different systems.

H. Insure grounds of different systems are installed as to not violate OSHA Safety and NEC installation requirements for protection of personnel.

PART 4 – TESTING / GUARANTY / TRAINING

4.0 SYSTEM LISTING

The Nurses Call System is NFPA listed as an “Emergency” Communication system. Where Code Blue signals are transmitted, that listing is elevated to “Life Support/Safety.” Therefore, the following testing and guaranty provisions are the minimum to be performed and provided by the contractor and Warranted by the OEM.

4.1 PROOF OF PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. Intermediate Testing:

1. After completion of 30 – 40% of the installation of a head end cabinet(s) and equipment, one master stations, local and remote stations, treatment rooms, and prior to any further work, this portion of the system must be pretested, inspected, and 1certified.

Each item of installed equipment shall be checked to ensure appropriate UL Listing and Certification Labels are affixed as required by NFPA -Life Safety Code 101-3.2 (a) & (b), UL Nurse Call

Standard 1069 and JCHCO evaluation guidelines, and proper installation practices are followed. The intermediate test shall include a full operational test.

2. All inspections and tests shall be conducted by an OEM-certified contractor representative and witnessed by TVE-005OP3B if there is no local Government Representative that processes OEM and VA approved Credentials to inspect and certify the system. The results of the inspection will be officially recorded by the Government

Representative and maintained on file by the RE, until completion of the entire project. The results will be compared to the Acceptance

Test results. An identical inspection may be conducted between the

65 - 75% of the system construction phase, at the direction of the

RE.

B. Pretesting:

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1. Upon completing installation of the Nurse Call and/or Code Blue

System, the Contractor shall align, balance, and completely pretest the entire system under full operating conditions.

2. Pretesting Procedure:

a. During the System Pretest the Contractor shall verify (utilizing approved test equipment) that the System is fully operational and meets all the System performance requirements of this standard.

b. The Contractor shall pretest and verify that all PSM System functions and specification requirements are met and operational, no unwanted aural effects, such as signal distortion, noise pulses, glitches, audio hum, poling noise, etc. are present. At a minimum, each of the following locations shall be fully pretested:

1) Central Control Cabinets.

2) Nurse Control Stations.

a) Master Stations

b) Patient Stations

c) Staff Stations

3) Dome Lights.

a) Patient Rooms

b) Corridors

c) Intersectional

4) STRs

6) Electrical Supervision Panels/Functions/locations.

7) All Networked locations.

8) System interface locations (i.e. wireless, PA, telephone, etc.).

9) System trouble reporting.

10) System electrical supervision.

12) Primary / Emergency AC Power Requirements

14) NSs.

3. The Contractor shall provide four (4) copies of the recorded system pretest measurements and the written certification that the System is ready for the formal acceptance test shall be submitted to the

RE.

C. Acceptance Test:

1. After the Nurse Call has been pretested and the Contractor has submitted the pretest results and certification to the RE, then the

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Contractor shall schedule an acceptance test date and give the RE 15 working days written notice prior to the date the acceptance test is expected to begin. The System shall be tested in the presence of a

TVE 005OP3B and OEM certified representatives. The System shall be tested utilizing the approved test equipment to certify proof of performance and Life Safety / Critical Service compliance. The tests shall verify that the total System meets all the requirements of this specification. The notification of the acceptance test shall include the expected length (in time) of the test.

2. The acceptance test shall be performed on a "go-no-go" basis. Only those operator adjustments required to show proof of performance shall be allowed. The test shall demonstrate and verify that the installed System does comply with all requirements of this specification under operating conditions. The System shall be rated as either acceptable or unacceptable at the conclusion of the test.

Failure of any part of the System that precludes completion of system testing, and which cannot be repaired in four (4) hours, shall be cause for terminating the acceptance test of the System.

Repeated failures that result in a cumulative time of eight (8) hours to affect repairs shall cause the entire System to be declared unacceptable.

3. Retesting of the entire System shall be rescheduled at the convenience of the Government and costs borne by the Contractor at the direction of the SRE.

D. Acceptance Test Procedure:

1. Physical and Mechanical Inspection:

a. The TVE 005OP3B Representative will tour all major areas where the Nurse Call and/or Code Blue System and all sub-systems are completely and properly installed to insure they are operationally ready for proof of performance testing. A system inventory including available spare parts will be taken at this time. Each item of installed equipment shall be checked to ensure appropriate UL certification labels are affixed.

b. The System diagrams, record drawings, equipment manuals, TIP Auto

CAD Disks, intermediate, and pretest results shall be formally inventoried and reviewed.

c. Failure of the System to meet the installation requirements of this specification shall be grounds for terminating all testing.

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2. Operational Test:

a. After the Physical and Mechanical Inspection, the central terminating and nurse call master control equipment shall be checked to verify that it meets all performance requirements outlined herein. A spectrum analyzer and sound level meter may be utilized to accomplish this requirement.

b. Following the central equipment test, a pillow speaker (or on board speaker) shall be connected to the central terminating and nurse call master control equipment’s output tap to ensure there are no signal distortions such as intermodulation, data noise,…