4-270500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS.pdf

PROJECT NO. 22125 COVINGTON CITY HALL

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SECTION 27 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 APPLICABLE CRITERIA/REFERENCES

A. TIA-568 Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises

B. TIA-569 Commercial Building Standards for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

C. TIA-606 Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure

D. TIA-607 Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

E. TIA-758 Customer Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard

F. BICSI TDMM BICSI - Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual

G. BICSI OSPDRM BICSI – Outside Plant Design Reference Manual

H. BICSI ITSIMM BICSI – Information Technology Systems Methods Manual

I. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

J. IEEE C2 National Electrical Safety Code

1.3 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Definitions

2. Communications equipment coordination and installation.

3. Quality Assurance

4. Delivery, Storage and Handling

5. Warranty

6. Occupational Health and Safety.

7. Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED©).

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B. Related Sections:

1. Division 01 Section “General Commissioning Requirements”

2. Division 27 Section "Grounding and Bonding for Communications"

3. Division 27 Section "Pathways for Communications"

4. Division 27 Section “Underground Pathways and Structures for Communications”

5. Division 27 Section “Identification for Communications”

6. Division 27 Section "Communications Equipment Room Fittings"

7. Division 27 Section "Communications Backbone Cabling"

8. Division 27 Section “Communications Horizontal Cabling"

9. Division 27 Section “IP Telephone Equipment”

10. Division 27 Section “Network Electronics”

11. Division 27 Section “Wireless Network Systems”

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Indicated: Refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the Drawings, or other Paragraphs or Schedules in Specifications, and similar requirements in Contract Documents. Where terms such as "shown", "noted", "scheduled", and "specified" are used, it is to help locate the reference; no limitation on location is intended except as specifically noted.

B. Directed: Terms such as "directed", "requested", "authorized", "selected", "approved", "required", and "permitted" mean "directed by the Architect", "requested by the Architect", and similar phrases. However, no implied meaning shall be interpreted to extend the Architect's responsibility into the Contractor's area of construction supervision.

C. Approve: The term "approved", where used in conjunction with the Architect's action on the contractor's applications and requests, is limited to the duties and responsibilities of the Architect as stated in General and Supplementary Conditions. Such approval shall not release the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill Contract requirements unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents.

D. Regulation: The term "Regulations" includes laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work, whether lawfully imposed by authorities having jurisdiction or not.

E. Furnish: The term "furnish" is used to mean "supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations."

F. Install: The term "install" is used to describe operations at project site including the actual "unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations."

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G. Provide: The term "provide" means "to furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use."

H. Installer: An "Installer" is the Contractor engaged by the Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor for performance of a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged in performing.

I. Project Site: Is the space available to the Contractor for performance of construction activities, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other construction activities as part of the Project. The extent of the Project Site is shown in the Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land upon which the Project is to be built.

J. Testing Laboratories: A "testing laboratory" is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project Site or elsewhere, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those inspections or tests.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For sleeve seals.

B. Material Safety Data Sheets: For all hazardous materials.

1.6 COORDINATION

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

1. To allow maximum 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 pathways, cables, wireways, cable trays, and busways will be clear of obstructions and of the working and access space of other equipment.

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

C. Coordinate location of access panels and doors for communications items that are behind finished surfaces or otherwise concealed. Access doors and panels are specified in Division 08 Section "Access Doors and Frames."

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D. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping specified in Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping."

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements:

1. The system shall be registered under the most current applicable rulings of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Provide the FCC registration number with the equipment submittal. All components and installations shall bear an Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) listing.

2. Ordinances and Codes: Perform all work in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local ordinances and regulations and in accordance with the Rules, Regulations and Accepted Practices of the following Agencies:

a. ANSI American National Standards Institute

b. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

c. BICSI Building Industry Consulting Service International

d. EIA Electronics Industries Association

e. FCC Federal Communications Commission

f. ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association

g. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

h. ISO International Organization for Standardization

i. NEC National Electrical Code

j. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer's Association

k. NFPA National Fire Protection Association.

l. NECA National Electrical Contractors Association

m. TIA Telecommunications Industry Association

n. UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

o. VESA Video Electronics Standards Association

3. Notify the Engineer/Communications Designer before submitting this proposal should any changes in Drawings or Specifications be required to conform to the above codes, rules, or regulations. After entering into Contract, make all changes required to conform to above ordinances, rules and regulations without additional expense to the Owner.

4. The code or standard establishing the more stringent requirement shall be followed where areas of conflict occur between codes and standards or between codes and standards and specifications.

5. Barrier-Free Regulations: All materials and installations shall comply with the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Handicapped Barrier-Free Regulations and with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

6. Comply with federal, state, and local labor regulations and applicable union regulations.

B. Equipment Manufacturer Qualifications: The equipment shall be built and tested by a manufacturer who has regularly engaged in the production of said

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equipment for a minimum of five (5) years to assure one source of supply and responsibility.

C. Equipment Supplier Qualifications: The supplier of the equipment shall maintain permanent service facilities within the area of the installation. The facilities shall include a permanent source of factory-trained service technicians on 24-hour call experienced in servicing this type of equipment and shall provide warranty and routine maintenance service to afford the Owner maximum coverage. He shall also provide a central source of support to warranty immediate answers to Owner's problems resulting from misunderstanding of the operation of the equipment.

D. Equipment Installer Qualifications: Fully qualified personnel shall perform the installation of the equipment, having had experience on the installation of this type and able to certify that they have had no less than five (5) years of continuous experience in this area and have made installation similar to this and of this size or larger.

E. Project Management Qualifications: The Contractor Project Manager shall have a minimum of five (5) years of project management experience. Upon request, the contractor will provide a resume for all staff assigned to these positions.

F. Field Measurements:

1. Drawings are not intended to be scaled for roughing-in or to serve as shop drawings. Take all field measurements required for fitting the installation to the building.

G. Parts listed shall be complete, accurate part/model numbers and equipment furnished shall conform to manufacturer's specifications.

H. All materials shall be new and shall conform to applicable provisions of Underwriters Laboratories and the American Standards Association.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store Communications equipment, at the vendor's location, as recommended in manufacturer's written instructions and in manufacturer's sealed protective packages until time of installation.

B. If spare parts are specified, store spare parts at the vendor’s location, as recommended in manufacturer’s written instructions and in manufacturer’s sealed protective packages.

Deliver spare parts as part of the project close-out procedure.

C. Protect Communications equipment from damage and theft.

1.9 WARRANTY

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A. Warranty: Refer to Communications sections for specific warranty requirements.

1.10 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

A. Comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200 “Hazard Communication”

1. Ensure that the hazards of all chemicals used, stored, produced, or imported are evaluated, and that information concerning their hazards is transmitted to employees by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which shall include:

a. Container labeling and other forms of warning.

b. Material safety data sheets.

c. Employee training.

1.11 LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN - U.S GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL

A. Provide material and installation in accordance with the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED© program as practical. Coordinate with construction manager, general contractor, and design firm to optimize potential LEED© points.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

A. Provide and ensure that MSDS for all hazardous materials are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area.

B. Provide copies of all MSDS to other trades, contractors, general contractor, construction managers and owners as required.

2.2 LEED© CERTIFIED COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS

A. Where practical, provide products that are LEED© certified for certification credits.

Examples include material with recycled content, Energy Star© compliant and material produced within 500 miles of the jobsite and CFC Free Communications cables.

2.3 SLEEVES FOR PATHWAYS AND CABLES

A. Steel Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized steel, reamed and bushed ends.

B. Cast-Iron Pipe Sleeves: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe," equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral water stop, unless otherwise indicated.

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C. Sleeves for Rectangular Openings: Galvanized sheet steel.

1. Minimum Metal Thickness:

a. For sleeve cross-section rectangle perimeter less than 50 inches (1270 mm) and no side more than 16 inches (400 mm), thickness shall be 0.052 inch (1.3 mm).

b. For sleeve cross-section rectangle perimeter equal to, or more than, 50 inches (1270 mm) and 1 or more sides equal to, or more than, 16 inches (400 mm), thickness shall be 0.138 inch (3.5 mm).

2.4 SLEEVE SEALS

A. Description: Modular sealing device, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space between sleeve and pathway or cable.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements.

2. Sealing Elements: EPDM or NBR interlocking links shaped to fit surface of cable or conduit. Include type and number required for material and size of pathway or cable.

3. Pressure Plates: Plastic, Carbon steel or Stainless steel. Include two for each sealing element.

4. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Carbon steel with corrosion-resistant coating or Stainless steel of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements.

Include one for each sealing element.

2.5 GROUT

A. Nonmetallic, Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: ASTM C 1107, factory-packaged, nonmetallic aggregate grout, noncorrosive, non-staining, mixed with water to consistency suitable for application and a 30-minute working time.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NECA 1. (Install in a “Neat and Workmanlike Manner” NFPA70 section 110.12

B. Measure indicated mounting heights to bottom of unit for suspended items and to center of unit for wall-mounting items.

C. Headroom Maintenance: If mounting heights or other location criteria are not indicated, arrange, and install components and equipment to provide maximum headroom consistent with these requirements.

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D. Equipment: Install to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components of both communications equipment and other nearby installations.

Connect in such a way as to facilitate future disconnecting with minimum interference with other items in the vicinity.

E. Right of Way: To Life Safety systems or piping installed at a required slope.

3.2 SLEEVE INSTALLATION FOR COMMUNICATIONS PENETRATIONS

A. Communications penetrations occur when pathways, cables, wireways, or cable trays penetrate concrete slabs, concrete or masonry walls, or fire-rated floor and wall assemblies.

B. Concrete Slabs and Walls: Install sleeves for penetrations unless core-drilled holes or formed openings are used. Install sleeves during erection of slabs and walls.

C. Use pipe sleeves unless penetration arrangement requires rectangular sleeved opening.

D. Fire-Rated Assemblies: Install sleeves for penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies unless openings compatible with firestop system used are fabricated during construction of floor or wall.

E. Cut sleeves to length for mounting with bushings on both surfaces of walls.

F. Extend sleeves installed in floors 3 inches (75 mm) above finished floor level.

G. Size pipe sleeves to provide 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) annular clear space between sleeve and pathway or cable, unless indicated otherwise.

H. Seal space outside of sleeves with grout for penetrations of concrete and masonry.

1. Promptly pack grout solidly between sleeve and wall so no voids remain. Tool exposed surfaces smooth; protect grout while curing.

I. Interior Penetrations of Non-Fire-Rated Walls and Floors: Seal annular space between sleeve and pathway or cable, using joint sealant appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint. Comply with requirements in Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants.”

J. Fire-Rated-Assembly Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pathway and cable penetrations. Install sleeves and seal pathway and cable penetration sleeves with firestop materials. Comply with requirements in Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping."

K. Roof-Penetration Sleeves: Seal penetration of individual pathways and cables with flexible boot-type flashing units applied in coordination with roofing work.

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L. Aboveground, Exterior-Wall Penetrations: Seal penetrations using [steel] [cast-iron] pipe sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch (25-mm) annular clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals.

M. Underground, Exterior-Wall Penetrations: Install cast-iron pipe sleeves. Size sleeves to allow for 1-inch (25-mm) annular clear space between pathway or cable and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals.

3.3 SLEEVE-SEAL INSTALLATION

A. Install to seal exterior wall penetrations.

B. Use type and number of sealing elements recommended by manufacturer for pathway or cable material and size. Position pathway or cable in center of sleeve. Assemble mechanical sleeve seals and install them in annular space between pathway or cable and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight seal.

3.4 FIRESTOPPING

A. Apply firestopping to penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies for communications installations to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly.

Firestopping materials and installation requirements are specified in Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping."

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