APPENDIX L - ICE SITE SPECIFIC CANBLING REQUIREMENTS.pdf
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This document comprises a Site-Specific Cabling Requirements (SSCR) package and the ICE OCIO Structured Cable Plant Standard (January 2025 Edition) for an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) cabling infrastructure project at Fort Moore, Georgia.
The SSCR addresses the OFTP ATOC Classroom project (Request/Project #REQ1120710/PRJ0212403) located at 6760 Upton Ave., Fort Moore, GA 31905. The contractor must provide plenum-rated horizontal cabling between MDF Room 116 and 75 work area outlets (WAOs), consisting of 8 A1 outlets (single blue CAT-6 UTP), 43 A2 outlets (blue and gray CAT-6 UTP), 4 A3 outlets (dual blue and gray CAT-6 UTP), 14 A5 outlets (CATV with RG6 coax and CAT-6 UTP), and 6 A6 outlets (Wireless Access Point connections with CAT-6A UTP in surface-mount boxes with 20-foot service loops). The contractor must also furnish specific patch cord inventories including blue, gray, and yellow CAT-6/6A cables in various lengths, plus multimode and single-mode fiber patch cables for equipment connectivity. Installation must be scheduled consecutively through completion and ready for use. Testing must achieve overall "Pass" results with properly cleaned connector ports using manufacturer-matched equipment; marginal Pass results are not acceptable. Closing documents include test results organized by floor and closet, project record drawings with labeling as installed, and a summary report transferred directly from test instruments to PDF format without data manipulation.
The comprehensive Structured Cable Plant Standard establishes performance specifications for Division 27 Communications low-voltage cabling across all ICE facilities, supporting Commercial Television (CATV/IPTV), VoIP telephony, Ethernet LAN (wired and 802.11 wireless), and service provider utilities. The standard mandates specific infrastructure requirements including EMI clearances (5 inches from fluorescent lighting, 12-48 inches from electrical power depending on kVA rating, 48 inches from motors/transformers), conduit specifications (EMT with compression fittings, minimum two 4-inch sleeves between Demarc and MDF, pull boxes every 100 feet and every 180-degree bend), grounding and bonding requirements (Primary and Secondary Bonding Busbars, Rack Bonding Busbars with minimum #6 AWG stranded copper conductors), and distribution closet specifications (minimum 10.5 feet x 14.5 feet for MDFs serving up to 20,000 square feet and 192 WAOs). Backbone cabling requires twelve strands each of OS2 single-mode and OM3 multi-mode fiber between Demarc and MDF with fusion-spliced LC connectors, fifty-pair CAT-5e copper, and RG11 coax for CATV distribution. Horizontal cabling must utilize CAT-6/6A UTP or STP (terminated ANSI/TIA T568B) and RG6 coax for work areas. All cabling must be plenum-rated inside facilities and indoor/outdoor plenum-rated for outside cable plant. The standard specifies environmental controls (64-81°F, maximum 60% relative humidity, one air change per hour), fire protection (preaction sprinkler or dry suppression systems recommended), power receptacles (general-purpose NEMA 5-20R outlets every 6 feet in closets; dedicated red receptacles on emergency power including NEMA 5-20R quad, L5-30R, and L6-30R configurations for equipment), and occupancy-sensor-controlled lighting (minimum 500 lux horizontal, 200 lux vertical at 3 feet AFF). Documentation requirements include machine-printed labels with specific naming conventions (e.g., 111-A-A01 format), as-built drawings, test results organized by closet with clear identification, and a work results report on contractor letterhead addressing the authorized ICE contract representative with project identification details, installation summary, deviations, certification statement, warranty information, and final inspection acceptance.
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SITE-SPECIFIC CABLING REQUIREMENTS
PROJECT INFORMATION
ADDRESS
6760 UPTON AVE.
FORT MOORE, GA 31905
SITE CODE/SITE NAME
FFR/6760 UPTON AVE., FORT MOORE, GA
PROJECT NAME
OFTP ATOC CLASSROOM
REQUEST/PROJECT #
REQ1120710/PRJ0212403
ICE POINTS OF CONTACT
REGIONAL DEPLOYMENT LEAD (RDL) LOCAL ITFO SITE LEAD
NAME
GORDON LI
PHONE
(202) 578-7133
GORDON.LI@ICE.DHS.GOV
NAME
STEVEN THOMAS
PHONE
(229) 838-1227
STEVAN.J.THOMAS@ASSOCIATES.ICE.DHS.GOV
DOCUMENT VERSION
DATE DESCRIPTION
06/29/2026 CABLING REQUIREMENTS
Site-Specific Cabling Requirements
1. PURPOSE
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Structured Cable Plant Standard, January 2025 Edition, outlines the performance specifications for Division 27 Communications low voltage cabling in ICE facilities. The Site-Specific Cabling Requirements (SSCR) document consists of a narrative and drawings that aim to define the unique project requirements and shall be used in combination with the ICE Cable Plant Standard to provide a complete and fully functional cabling system.
The cabling infrastructure is intended to support the following Information and Communications Technology (ICT) special systems (powered equipment and end user devices not in scope):
A. Commercial Television: Community Antennae Television (CATV) or Internet Protocol Television (IPTV).
B. Telephony: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
C. Ethernet Local Area Networks (LAN): Wired and 802.11 wireless applications. Installation of Owner furnished wireless access points (WAPs) and housings not in scope.
D. Service Provider utilities: Facilitate circuit extension within the facility via ICE owned riser backbone cabling.
2. PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. The Contractor shall schedule and execute the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) cabling installation work in consecutive business days through to completion and ready for use, unless agreed otherwise by ICE. Include a detailed installation schedule in proposal for ICE approval.
B. The Demarcation (Demarc) Room is the building entrance facility for public communications utilities and private campus outside cable plant (OSP). Also, the location of utility Service Provider/Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) head end network equipment. Locate new infrastructure adjacent to Service Provider circuit interface connection points.
1. The Demarc is a shared space with the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room.
C. The Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room is the centralized location for head end equipment supporting OCIO network and telephony systems, and the distribution point for associated copper and optical fiber backbone cabling. Also, the MDF is the floor or space serving OCIO telecommunications room for terminating horizontal cabling infrastructure supporting Work Area Outlets (WAO).
1. MDF Room 116
3. BACKBONE CABLING DISTRIBUTION
Section not applicable.
4. HORIZONTAL CABLING DISTRIBUTION
Task Description: Provide plenum rated horizontal cabling between distribution closets and Work Area Outlets (WAO) identified on floor plans. Table provided for special systems engineering coordination.
Quantity Outlet Type Special Notes
A. Distribution Closet: MDF Room 116
8 A1
43 A2
4 A3
14 A5
6 A6
75 Project Total
5. OUTLET CONFIGURATION DETAILS
The table below details typical ICE Work Area Outlet (WAO) configurations. Provide matching cable and jack colors and terminate ANSI/TIA T568B. Coordinate faceplate styles per WAO location and application.
Faceplate finishes to be approved by the Architect or local ICE point of contact.
Outlet Type Description Example
Program: Enterprise “A” Series
A1
WAO: (1) blue CAT-6 UTP.
A2
WAO: (1) blue and (1) gray CAT-6 UTP.
A3
WAO: (2) blue and (2) gray CAT-6 UTP.
A5
CATV outlet: (1) white RG6, 75-ohm, 2000 MHz dual shield coax terminated with “F” type connector and (1) gray CAT-6 UTP.
A6 Wireless Access Point (WAP) outlet: (2) yellow CAT-6A UTP in a plenum rated surface mount box, with a 20’ service loop, structurally supported above false ceilings or open areas.
6. EQUIPMENT PATCH CORDS
Task Description: Furnish Patch Cords to Local ITFO Site Lead for installation by ICE staff. Verify appropriate lengths for rack and/or cabinet cross connecting.
Patch Cord Inventory
Quantity Length Description
48 5 ft. Blue CAT-6 UTP patch cables for “A” series patch panels.
48 10 ft. Blue CAT-6 UTP patch cables for “A” series workstations.
15 3 ft. Gray CAT-6 UTP patch cables for “A” 1series CATV locations.
12 7 ft. Gray CAT-6 UTP patch cables for “A” series patch panels.
12 10 ft. Gray CAT-6 UTP patch cables for “A” series workstations.
12 5 ft. Yellow CAT-6A UTP patch cables for “A” series patch panel supporting Wi-Fi.
12 20 ft. Yellow CAT-6A UTP patch cables for “A” series wireless access points (WAPs).
4 10 meters 50/125 μm OM3 multi-mode duplex, LC to LC fiber patch cables to support equipment connectivity.
4 10 meters Single-mode OS2 duplex, LC to LC fiber patch cables to support equipment connectivity.
7. DISTRIBUTION CLOSET INFRASTRUCTURE
Task Description: Provide the following Distribution Closet build components. Terminate cables in color dedicated, and media independent, fiber housings and 110-Type IDC copper patch panels - partially loaded modular, or frame, type patch panels are not allowed.
8. CLOSING DOCUMENTS
A. Properly clean connector ports prior to testing. Test and certify the horizontal cabling using equipment, patch/launch cords, and adapters matched and qualified by the equipment manufacturer, and to the performance category of the cabling provided. Properly clean connector ports prior to testing. Ensure test equipment is calibrated in compliance with the manufacturer's requirements, referenced, and has up‐to‐date software/firmware. Resolve deficiencies to achieve an overall “Pass” result, marginal Pass* results will not be accepted and must be resolved.
B. Provide test results in a summary report, transferred from the test instrument to a computer without manipulation of the data, and saved as pdf files. Organize results per floor, distribution closet, and specified labeling scheme.
C. Provide project record drawing (as-builts) utilizing the OCIO SSCR floorplan and the identification labeling as installed. This SSCR floorplan will include the locations and WAO types. The labeling shall correspond to the test results.
9. APPENDIX: DRAWINGS
GENERAL NOTES
1. THE IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) - OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (OCIO) STRUCTURED CABLE PLANT STANDARD, JANUARY 2025 EDITION, OUTLINES THE PERFORMANCE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS LOW VOLTAGE CABLING IN ICE FACILITIES. THE SITE-SPECIFIC CABLING REQUIREMENTS (SSCR) DOCUMENT CONSISTS OF A NARRATIVE AND DRAWINGS THAT AIM TO
DEFINE THE UNIQUE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND SHALL BE USED IN COMBINATION WITH THE ICE CABLE PLANT STANDARD TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL CABLING SYSTEM.
2. THE DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC, INTENDED TO CONVEY THE SCOPE OF WORK AND GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS AND LOCATIONS OF DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS SUBSYSTEMS. COORDINATE WORK AREA
COMMUNICATIONS OUTLET LOCATIONS WITH FINAL FURNITURE PLANS AND OTHER DISCIPLINES TO MEET THE DESIGN INTENT OF BEING PRACTICAL AND READILY ACCESSIBLE.
3. COMMUNICATIONS OUTLETS REQUIRE GENERAL PURPOSE POWER RECEPTACLES WITHIN 2’, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
ABBREVIATIONS
AFF ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
AV AUDIO-VISUAL
CAA CONTROLLED ACCESS AREA
CATV COMMUNITY ANTENNAE TELEVISION/COMMERCIAL TELEVISION
EMT ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING
HSDN HOMELAND SECURITY DATA NETWORK
ITFO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FIELD OFFICE
MDF MAIN DISTRIBUTION FRAME ROOM
OCIO OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
OD OUTSIDE DIAMETER
RBB RACK BONDING BUSBAR
RWC REMOTE WIRING CLOSET
SBB SECONDARY BONDING BUSBAR
STP SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR
UTP UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR
ELEVATION AND DETAIL CALLOUT SYMBOLS
DETAIL NUMBER
DETAIL SHEET
ELEVATION ORIENTATION
DETAIL NUMBER
DETAIL SHEET
KEYNOTE TAG
A1
A1
A1
A1
ELEVATION AND DETAIL CALLOUT SYMBOLS
DETAIL NUMBER
DETAIL SHEET
ELEVATION ORIENTATION
DETAIL NUMBER
DETAIL SHEET
KEYNOTE TAG
A1
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
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NOTES AND SYMBOLS
ADDRESS
6760 UPTON AVE,
ATOC MAIN CLASSROOM BLDG
FORT MOORE, GA 31905
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REQ/PRJ #
REQ1120710
PRJ0212403
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
T0.00
NOTES AND SYMBOLS
ADDRESS
6760 UPTON AVE,
ATOC MAIN CLASSROOM BLDG
FORT MOORE, GA 31905
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REQ/PRJ #
REQ1120710
PRJ0212403
SYMBOL LEGEND
COMMUNICATIONS WALL WAO MOUNTED AT TYPICAL GENERAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET HEIGHT, APPROXIMATELY 18-INCHES TO CENTER AFF. MOUNT WAO’S AT
COUNTER TYPE WORKSPACES TO BE PRACTICAL AND READILY ACCESSIBLE ABOVE THE COUNTER SPACE, APPROXIMATELY 42-INCHES TO CENTER AFF.
COMMUNICATIONS MODULAR FURNITURE WAO. ROUTE WAO CABLES THROUGH FURNITURE RACEWAYS DIRECTLY TO EACH WORKSTATION AND TERMINATE IN A COMPATIBLE
SNAP IN FACEPLATE TO FURNITURE BASE.
COMMUNICATIONS WALL PHONE WAO MOUNTED AT 48” TO CENTER AFF. DOES NOT REQUIRE GENERAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
COMMUNICATIONS COUNTERTOP WAO MOUNTED AT 48” TO CENTER AFF.
COMMUNICATIONS FLOOR OUTLET. COORDINATE WAO’S AT CONFERENCE TABLE LOCATIONS TO BE WITHIN THE FURNITURE WITH COMPATIBLE COMPONENTS.
COMMERCIAL TELEVISION WAO MOUNTED ABOVE IN-WALL BACKBOARD, APPROXIMATELY 72-INCHES TO CENTER AFF. PROVIDE MINIMUM 16-INCHES X 16-INCHES IN-WALL
BACKBOARD 60-INCHES TO CENTER AFF.
COMMUNICATIONS WI-FI ABOVE-CEILING WAO WITH A 20’ SERVICE LOOP. COORDINATE MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS WITH LOCAL ITFO SITE LEAD. DOES NOT REQUIRE
GENERAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
EVIDENCE CAMERA ABOVE-CEILING WAO WITH A 20’ SERVICE LOOP. COORDINATE MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS WITH LOCAL ITFO SITE LEAD. DOES NOT REQUIRE GENERAL
PURPOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CEILING WAO WITH A 20’ SERVICE LOOP. COORDINATE MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS WITH SECURITY VENDOR. DOES NOT REQUIRE GENERAL
PURPOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
COMMUNICATIONS TELEVISION CEILING WAO WITH A 20’ SERVICE LOOP. COORDINATE MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS WITH VTC/AV VENDOR.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECONDARY BONDING BUSBAR. BOND TO ELECTRICAL GROUNDING SYSTEM, INCLUDING BUILDING STEEL, AND BOND EQUIPMENT FRAMES, RACKS, CABINETS, ENCLOSURES AND CABLE TRAYS TO THE SBB USING A MINIMUM #6 AWG BONDING CONDUCTOR.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 110 STYLE TERMINATION BLOCK WITH VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL CROSS CONNECT MANAGEMENT.
GENERAL PURPOSE 120 VOLT/20 AMP NEMA 5-20R DUPLEX RECEPTACLE OUTLET
RED DEDICATED 120 VOLT/20 AMP NEMA 5-20R QUAD ELECTRICAL OUTLET
RED DEDICATED 120 VOLT/30 AMP NEMA L5-30R OR 240 VOLT/30 AMP NEMA L6-30R TWIST LOCK ELECTRICAL OUTLET
NOTE: XX = OUTLET CONFIGURATION TAG
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SYMBOL LEGEND
COMMUNICATIONS WALL WAO MOUNTED AT TYPICAL GENERAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET HEIGHT, APPROXIMATELY 18-INCHES TO CENTER AFF. MOUNT WAO’S AT
COUNTER TYPE WORKSPACES TO BE PRACTICAL AND READILY ACCESSIBLE ABOVE THE COUNTER SPACE, APPROXIMATELY 42-INCHES TO CENTER AFF.
COMMUNICATIONS MODULAR FURNITURE WAO. ROUTE WAO CABLES THROUGH FURNITURE RACEWAYS DIRECTLY TO EACH WORKSTATION AND TERMINATE IN A COMPATIBLE
SNAP IN FACEPLATE TO FURNITURE BASE.
COMMUNICATIONS WALL PHONE WAO MOUNTED AT 48” TO CENTER AFF. DOES NOT REQUIRE GENERAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
COMMUNICATIONS COUNTERTOP WAO MOUNTED AT 48” TO CENTER AFF.
COMMUNICATIONS FLOOR OUTLET. COORDINATE WAO’S AT CONFERENCE TABLE LOCATIONS TO BE WITHIN THE FURNITURE WITH COMPATIBLE COMPONENTS.
COMMERCIAL TELEVISION WAO MOUNTED ABOVE IN-WALL BACKBOARD, APPROXIMATELY 72-INCHES TO CENTER AFF. PROVIDE MINIMUM 16-INCHES X 16-INCHES IN-WALL
BACKBOARD 60-INCHES TO CENTER AFF.
COMMUNICATIONS WI-FI ABOVE-CEILING WAO WITH A 20’ SERVICE LOOP. COORDINATE MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS WITH LOCAL ITFO SITE LEAD. DOES NOT REQUIRE
GENERAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
EVIDENCE CAMERA ABOVE-CEILING WAO WITH A 20’ SERVICE LOOP. COORDINATE MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS WITH LOCAL ITFO SITE LEAD. DOES NOT REQUIRE GENERAL
PURPOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CEILING WAO WITH A 20’ SERVICE LOOP. COORDINATE MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS WITH SECURITY VENDOR. DOES NOT REQUIRE GENERAL
PURPOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
COMMUNICATIONS TELEVISION CEILING WAO WITH A 20’ SERVICE LOOP. COORDINATE MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS WITH VTC/AV VENDOR.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECONDARY BONDING BUSBAR. BOND TO ELECTRICAL GROUNDING SYSTEM, INCLUDING BUILDING STEEL, AND BOND EQUIPMENT FRAMES, RACKS, CABINETS, ENCLOSURES AND CABLE TRAYS TO THE SBB USING A MINIMUM #6 AWG BONDING CONDUCTOR.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 110 STYLE TERMINATION BLOCK WITH VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL CROSS CONNECT MANAGEMENT.
GENERAL PURPOSE 120 VOLT/20 AMP NEMA 5-20R DUPLEX RECEPTACLE OUTLET
RED DEDICATED 120 VOLT/20 AMP NEMA 5-20R QUAD ELECTRICAL OUTLET
RED DEDICATED 120 VOLT/30 AMP NEMA L5-30R OR 240 VOLT/30 AMP NEMA L6-30R TWIST LOCK ELECTRICAL OUTLET
NOTE: XX = OUTLET CONFIGURATION TAG
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CATV
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SHEET NOTES
1. TERMINATE HORIZONTAL “A” SERIES CABLING HEADEND IN THE OCIO MDF ROOM 116.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
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FLOOR PLANS
ADDRESS
6760 UPTON AVE.
ATOC MAIN CLASSROOM BLDG
FORT MOORE, GA 31905
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REQ/PRJ #
REQ1120710
PRJ0212403
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
T1.00
FLOOR PLANS
ADDRESS
6760 UPTON AVE.
ATOC MAIN CLASSROOM BLDG
FORT MOORE, GA 31905
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REQ/PRJ #
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PRJ0212403
MDF
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SHEET NOTES
1. ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT CABINETS (ANTICIPATED TO BE 7’ H x 24”W x 36”D – 42”D) SHOWN FOR
COORDINATION PURPOSES ONLY - NOT IN CONTRACT.
A. ATTACH RECEPTACLES SUPPORTING ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT CABINETS TO CABLE TRAY ABOVE
CABINET LOCATIONS.
2. PROVIDE STANDARD 19” X 7’ TWO-POST RACK WITH 6” FRONT/REAR VERTICAL CABLING MANAGER, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
A. ATTACH RECEPTACLES, IN CONDUIT, TO THE REAR OF VERTICAL CABLE MANAGER AT 18” AFF.
3. DIMENSIONS TO BE FIELD VERIFIED. PROVIDE A MINIMUM WORKING CLEARANCE OF 36-INCHES OF
UNOBSTRUCTED SPACE IN THE FRONT, REAR, AND ACCESSIBLE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT CABINETS, LOADED RACKS, AND WALL MOUNTED EQUIPMENT.
4. SEPARATE AND ORGANIZE CABLES BY MEDIA, SIGNAL TYPE, AND COLOR PRIOR TO ENTERING WIRING
CLOSETS.
5. LOCATE CABLE TRAY A MINIMUM 2” ABOVE ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT CABINETS, OPEN RACKS, AND
CLOSET DOOR TRIMS. ATTACH OPEN RACKS TO THE TRAY SYSTEM WITH MANUFACTURER
RECOMMENDED HARDWARE.
6. WORK AREA OUTLETS AT SECURITY WALL FIELDS TO BE EXTENDED TO FINAL LOCATION BY ELECTRONIC
SECURITY SYSTEMS VENDOR AND ACTIVATION COORDINATED WITH LOCAL ITFO SITE LEAD.
7. CONFERENCE ROOM WALL FIELD ELEVATIONS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC FOR COORDINATION PURPOSES
ONLY - AV DESIGN NOT IN SCOPE. CONFIRM LOCATION OF DISPLAYS, AUDIO-VISUAL HEAD END
EQUIPMENT AND POTENTIAL PODIUMS WITHIN EACH SPACE SERVED.
KEY NOTES
1. 4’ X’ 8’ X ¾” FIRE RATED PLYWOOD MOUNTED VERTICALLY 12”-18” AFF.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
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ENLARGED PLANS
ADDRESS
6760 UPTON AVE.
ATOC MAIN CLASSROOM BLDG
FORT MOORE, GA 31905
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PRJ0212403
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
T2.00
ENLARGED PLANS
ADDRESS
6760 UPTON AVE.
ATOC MAIN CLASSROOM BLDG
FORT MOORE, GA 31905
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REQ/PRJ #
REQ1120710
PRJ0212403
CABLING RACK “A”
Reserved for OCIO Equipment (Not in
Contract)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
“A” SERIES – BLUE
NEMA L5-30R
MDF ROOM 116 RACK ELEVATION
MDF ROOM 116 RACK ELEVATION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
“A” SERIES – YELLOW
“A” SERIES – GRAY
NEMA L5-30R
Reserved for OCIO Equipment (Not in
Contract)
NEMA 5-20R
CABLING RACK “B”
RBB RBB
CABLING RACK “A”
Reserved for OCIO Equipment (Not in
Contract)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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“A” SERIES – BLUE
NEMA L5-30R
MDF ROOM 116 RACK ELEVATION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
“A” SERIES – YELLOW
“A” SERIES – GRAY
NEMA L5-30R
Reserved for OCIO Equipment (Not in
Contract)
NEMA 5-20R
CABLING RACK “B”
RBB RBB
MDF ROOM 116 ENLARGED PLAN
MDF ROOM 116 ENLARGED PLAN
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S e c u rity
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For Official Use Only
INFORMATION and COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
STRUCTURED CABLE PLANT
STANDARD
January 2025 Edition
Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Information Technology Operations (IT OPS) Division
ICE OCIO Structured Cable Plant Standard
January 2025 Edition 2
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Summary of Changes
1.2 Background
1.3 Purpose
1.4 Definitions
2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
2.1 Architectural Designs
2.2 Proposals
2.3 References
2.4 Manufactured Products
2.5 Testing
2.6 Inspections & Reports
3 PATHWAYS
3.1 General
3.2 Conduit, Boxes & Fittings
3.3 Cable Trays & Runways
4 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL
4.1 Grounding & Bonding
4.2 Power & Lighting
4.3 Environmental Conditioning
5 DISTRIBUTION CLOSETS
5.1 Equipment Racks & Cabinets
5.2 Patch Panels & Cable Management
5.3 Labeling Conventions
5.4 Space Planning
6 BACKBONE CABLING
6.1 General
6.2 Copper Cabling
6.3 Optical Fiber Cabling
6.4 Space Planning
7 HORIZONTAL CABLING
7.1 General
7.2 Copper Cabling
7.3 Optical Fiber Cabling
7.4 Faceplates & Patch Cords
7.5 Space Planning
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8 CLOSING DOCUMENTS
8.1 Work Results Report
9 RISK MANAGEMENT
Table of Figures
Figure 1 MDF Room Dimensions Figure 2 RWC Room Dimensions
List of Tables
Table 1 Summary of Changes Table 2 Conduit Fill Table Table 3 Outlet Locations Table 4 WAO Configuration Details
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This document, hereafter referred to as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Cabling Standard, replaces and supersedes previous releases of the ICE Structured Cable Plant Standard.
The objective is to continuously improve upon the breadth, depth, and clarity of information.
Also, to promote efficient use and comprehension. Approved changes integrated into this edition are reflected in Table 1. Suggestions for future editions may be submitted to:
Robert Neill Section Chief, Deployment Robert.Neill@ice.dhs.gov
Table 1 Summary of Changes
Revision No.
Reference Section
Description
1 General
• Minor edits of section information to aid in clear interpretation with no significant changes unless otherwise noted.
Section 1:
Definitions
• Section 1.4.B: Added copper cabling.
Section 2:
Quality Assurance
• Section 2.3: Update references.
• Section 2.5: Added requirement for cable testing pass results to exceed margin of error.
Section 3:
Pathways
• Section 3.2 (A.3): Modified pull box requirements to indicate a pull box for every accumulated 180 degrees of conduit bend.
• Section 3.2 (B.1): Added code and standards compliance.
• Section 3.2 (B.3): Added textile innerduct requirement.
• Section 3.2 (B.3.a): Changed steel to metallic.
• Section 3.2 (B.4.g): Added requirement to offset back boxes.
• Section 3.2 (C): Added textile innerduct requirement.
Section 4:
Mechanical and Electrical
• Section 4.1: Section rewritten to reflect updates to codes and standards.
• Section 4.1 (D.2): Changed RBB width.
Section 5:
Distribution Closets
• Section 5.1 (C): Removed galvanized steel and uni-body construction requirement.
• Section 5.2 (B.2): Added the use of frame-type patch panels are not allowed.
• Section 5.3 (F-G): Changed 3-digit labeling requirement to 2-digit.
• Section 5.4 (C): Added Fire protection to comply with ANSI/TIA 569- E.
• Section 5.4 (F): Added requirement for door to swing out of the telecom space.
7 Section 6: • Section 6.1 (D): Changed service loop location to field.
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Backbone Cabling
• Eliminated Category 3 as an acceptable backbone cable.
• Section 6.3 (A): Added requirement for fusion splicing.
• Section 6.3 (B): Changed all single-mode fiber to OS2.
• Section 6.3 (B): Changed steel to metallic.
• Section 6.4 (A-E): Added requirements for plenum-rating, armoring, and fusion splicing.
• Section 6.4 (B.1): Deleted requirement for copper backbone cabling to the Title III Wire Room.
Section 7:
Horizontal
Cabling
• Section 7.3: Changed acceptable insertion loss from 0.75 dB to 0.3 dB per BICSI TDMM recommendation.
• Section 7.4 (B.2): Added patch cord delivery requirement.
1.2 BACKGROUND
ICE is a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS); bringing a unified and coordinated focus to the enforcement of federal immigration, customs, and air security laws. ICE’s primary mission is to detect vulnerabilities and protect national security. The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Information Technology Operations (IT OPS) Division supports the ICE mission by providing deployment, project management, and design services for diverse and complex Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems to over 600 facilities worldwide.
ICE projects involve various Programs with unique ICT systems requirements. The ICT low voltage cabling infrastructure is intended to support the following special systems (powered equipment and end user devices not in scope):
A. Commercial Television: Community Antennae Television (CATV) or satellite applications.
B. Telephony: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) or Public Branch Exchange (PBX), and plain old telephone (POTS)/analog applications.
C. Ethernet Local Area Networks (LAN): Wired and 802.11 wireless applications.
D. Service Provider utilities: Facilitate circuit extension within the facility via ICE owned riser backbone cabling.
1.3 PURPOSE
The purpose of the ICE Cabling Standard is to serve as a performance specification and basis of design for Architects, Engineers, Consultants, Contractors, and ICE staff involved in the planning, design, and construction of ICE facilities, and supplements the latest edition of the ICE Facility Design Guide. In addition, OCIO will provide a Site-Specific Cabling Requirements (SSCR) Document, hereafter referred to as the OCIO Cabling Package, which shall be used in combination with the ICE Cabling Standard to provide a complete and fully functional ICT cabling infrastructure. The OCIO Cabling Package includes:
A. Site requirements narrative.
B. Floor plans with power and communications outlet locations, and configuration details.
C. Enlarged Distribution Closet layouts and rack elevations.
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1.4 DEFINITIONS
A. Contractor: The prime contractor responsible for performing the work as defined by the ICE Cabling Standard and OCIO Cabling Package. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate the cabling design and installation with other trades and utilities, ensuring other building systems and design elements are compatible, complementary, and achieve symmetry with the overall project requirements.
1. Furnish: Term used to describe Contractor or Owner purchased products supplied for installation by others.
2. Provide: Term used to describe Contractor purchased products installed, tested, labeled, and ready for use.
B. Backbone Cabling: Optical fiber, copper, and coaxial cables, and connecting hardware between Distribution Closets.
C. Distribution Closets:
1. Demarcation Room (Demarc): The building’s entrance facility for public communications utilities and private campus Outside Cable Plant (OSP). Also, the location of utility Service Provider/Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) head end network equipment.
2. Main Distribution Frame Room (MDF): The centralized location for head end equipment supporting OCIO network and telephony systems, and the distribution point for associated copper and optical fiber backbone cabling. Also, the MDF is the floor or space serving OCIO telecommunications room for terminating backbone and horizontal cabling infrastructure supporting Work Area Outlets.
3. Remote Wiring Closet (RWC): The floor or space serving OCIO telecommunications room for terminating backbone and horizontal cabling infrastructure supporting Work Area Outlets.
4. Riser Closets: Closets in multi-story facilities for the routing of cabling between floors.
5. Special Program Spaces: Special purpose work areas containing dedicated network equipment and associated cabling, with unique security and construction requirements.
Typical spaces include: Controlled Access Area (CAA), Computer Forensics, Homeland Security Data Networks (HSDN) Room, and Title III Wire Room.
D. Horizontal Cabling: Optical fiber, copper, and coaxial cables and connecting hardware between the floor or space serving MDF/RWC and Work Area Outlets.
E. Pathways: Infrastructure that conceals, protects, and supports backbone and horizontal cabling between Distribution Closets, Work Area Outlets, and building risers.
F. Work Area Outlet (WAO): Horizontal distribution cabling interface connection points supporting peripheral communications end user devices. Examples include laptops, telephones, printers, etc.
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2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
2.1 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS
The Architect is completely responsible for construction drawings and specifications that accurately meet OCIO requirements.
• Projects are open bid and performance based.
• Do not specify product manufacturers or part numbers.
• Submit Architectural and Engineering designs to OCIO at each design phase for technical compliance review and approval.
• Submit issues, requests for information (RFIs), and change requests in writing for OCIO response and/or approval.
2.2 PROPOSALS
Submit Contractor proposals to OCIO for technical compliance review and approval prior to award and execution of work. Submit requests for information (RFIs) and changes in writing for OCIO response and/or approval. When necessary, perform a site survey to determine conditions and submit a report of findings with contacts, references to specific requirements and issues, markups, and recommendations. Submit proposal documentation as one comprehensive file in pdf format and include the following information:
A. Identify team members with roles and qualifications. The installation team shall be certified by the proposed solutions manufacturer and under the direct supervision of a skilled Technician experienced in all aspects of the work.
B. Reference the ICE Cabling Standard version, OCIO Cabling Package version, and other documents provided by ICE used for pricing.
C. Detailed Statement of Work (SOW) with assumptions, exclusions, and a detailed installation schedule. Schedule work in consecutive business days, through to completion and ready for use, unless agreed otherwise by ICE.
D. Quantity and configuration of WAOs per wiring closet, wiring closets build details, backbone cabling details, understanding of Classified cabling requirements, and test equipment details.
E. Detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) including manufacturers, part numbers, and quantities.
Include product technical data sheets, shop drawings, and other documentation as required by the Accrediting Officer (AO) of Controlled Access Areas.
F. Product and installation warranty scope and correction period for deficiencies.
2.3 REFERENCES
The ICE Cabling Standard defers to the following sources when data is extensive. The entirety of the ICT system cabling design and installation shall meet the latest edition of the following codes and standards:
A. National and local regulations enforced by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
B. BICSI, Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDDM), 15th Edition.
C. ANSI/BICSI 007-2024, Information Communication Technology Design and Implementation Practices for Intelligent Buildings and Premises.
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D. ANSI/BICSI 008-2024, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Systems Design and Implementation Best Practices.
E. ANSI/BICSI N1-2019, Installation Practices for Telecommunications and ICT Cabling and Related Cabling Infrastructure.
F. ANSI/BICSI N2-17, Practices for the Installation of Telecommunications and ICT Cabling to Support Remote Power Applications.
G. ANSI/BICSI N3-20, Planning and Installation Methods for the Bonding and Grounding of Telecommunication and ICT Systems and Infrastructure.
H. BICSI G1-17, ICT Outside Plant Construction and Installation: General Practices.
I. TIA, Building Telecommunications Wiring Standards.
J. NECA 1, National Electrical Contractors Association Standards for Good Workmanship.
K. CNSSAM TEMPEST/1-13 17 January 2014 Red/ Black Installation Guide.
L. Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, V1.5.1, July 26, 2021, IC Tech Spec for Intelligence Community Directive/Intelligence Community Standards (ICD/ICS) 705, Physical and Technical Standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities.
M. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
N. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International.
O. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards.
2.4 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
A. Products provided or furnished by the Contractor are required to be new using matched and certified manufacturer solutions listed for its intended purpose by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. The Contractor is required to match products in existing facilities being modified if they meet current standards.
B. The Contractor is required provide products manufactured in the USA that have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 3 years, and which replacement parts are readily available. The Contractor is required to protect products during shipment, storage, and installation against damage. Damaged products, as determined by OCIO, shall be replaced with new product.
C. Cabling infrastructure installation shall comply with manufacturer requirements and all applicable codes and standards.
2.5 TESTING
A. Properly clean connector ports prior to testing. Test and certify the backbone and horizontal cabling using equipment, patch/launch cords, and adapters matched and qualified by the equipment manufacturer, and to the performance category of the cabling provided. Ensure test equipment is properly calibrated, referenced, and has up-to-date software/firmware.
Resolve deficiencies to achieve an overall “pass” result. Marginal Pass results (often noted with an asterisk on test results) will not be accepted and must be resolved.
B. Provide test results in a complete report transferred from the test instrument to a computer and saved as pdf files. Organize results per floor, distribution closet, and specified labeling scheme.
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C. Each fiber optic strand, backbone and horizontal, and copper horizontal cable shall be submitted individually as it is recorded in the testing equipment.
2.6 INSPECTIONS & REPORTS
Contractor shall submit written installation progress reports with digital photos at significant completion of rough-in, distribution closet(s) buildout, and cable termination phases. Include enough detail to confirm compliance with approved project requirements.
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3 PATHWAYS
3.1 GENERAL
A. Remove abandoned cables and existing cables that do not meet specifications, in their entirety. Coordinate removal with local ICE point of contact.
B. Communications cable and pathway clearances:
1. Maintain 6-inches minimum clearance from parallel runs of flues and steam or hot-water pipes. Install horizontal pathway runs above water and steam piping.
2. Sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI):
a. Maintain 5-inches minimum clearance from fluorescent lighting.
b. Maintain 12-inches minimum clearance from conduit and cables used for electrical power distribution under 5 kilo Volt Amps (kVA).
c. Maintain 24-inches minimum clearance from conduit and cables used for electrical power distribution over 5 kilo Volt Amps (kVA).
d. Maintain 48-inches minimum clearance from motors or transformers.
3. Cross perpendicularly to electrical power cables and conduits.
4. Controlled Access Area (CAA) and Homeland Security Data Network (HSDN) Rooms:
Maintain a minimum 3-inches separation between classified pathways, cabling and outlets, and all other communications and power pathways, cables, and outlets.
C. Align and route pathways and cables parallel or perpendicular to the building lines and furniture layouts to the extent possible, ensuring accessibility to cable supports and pull boxes.
D. Firestopping and sealing: Seal openings between penetrated floors and walls with a listed manufacturer-made mechanical assembly, approved by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Maintain the structural, fire, and/or smoke rating integrity, and allow re-entry for future use with minimal impact.
E. Pathway systems to be structurally supported, rigidly secured, and not exceed 40 percent fill factor.
F. Provide separate pathways for conveyance of dissimilar signal types and voltage levels.
Examples are Ethernet, Audio Visual (AV), and overhead paging cabling.
G. Conceal pathways within finished walls, ceilings, and floors. Exposed pathways only permitted as noted for specific applications or approved through submittal review process.
H. Create pathway bends with smooth sweeping turns that safeguard against bend radius violations.
I. CAA: Label Classified and Unclassified cabling pathways entering and within CAA space.
Pathways embedded in concrete or that do not support the CAA space may not pass through CAA space.
3.2 CONDUIT, BOXES & FITTINGS
A. General:
1. Provide a continuous rigid thin wall conduit for cables passing through non-ICE controlled space, non-accessible ceilings, and where vulnerable to damage. Include polypropylene or monofilament plastic line with minimum 200-pound tensile strength.
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2. Provide a pull box every 100 feet and every accumulated 180 degrees change in direction. Route conduits supporting continuous cable runs with openings facing each other in the box.
3. Conduit cable fill (Table 2): Table includes baseline figures. Validate fill rates per manufacturer specified cable dimensions and listed firestop assembly guidelines.
Table 2 Conduit Fill Table
Cable Outside Diameter Conduit Trade Size
1” 1 ¼” 1 ½” 2” 2 ½” 3” 4”
.25-inch Cables 7 12 16 27 41 60 103
.5-inch Cables 1 3 4 6 10 15 25
1-inch Cables 0 1 1 1 2 3 6
B. Inside Cable Plant:
1. Conduit design and installation shall be code and standards compliant for telecommunication pathways.
2. Provide Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit with compression type fittings with insulated throats.
3. Provide a minimum of two 4-inch trade size sleeves or conduits between the Demarc and MDF, between Distribution Closets, and between building riser closets. Install textile fabric 3-pack innerducts with factory pull tape in one 4-inch sleeve and/or conduit for future use.
a. EXCEPTION: Optical fiber cable with specified interlocking metallic armored construction does not require continuous conduit protection when installed independently.
b. EXCEPTION: Provide a minimum 3-inch trade size continuous conduit from the primary floor serving Distribution Closet (MDF or RWC) to Homeland Security Data Network (HSDN) and Controlled Access Area (CAA) workspaces to support Unclassified cabling. Include a dielectric break when penetrating the workspace secure wall partition.
4. WAO wall boxes: Provide a minimum 5-inches square x 2 7/8-inches deep with minimum 1-inch knockouts, and a single or two-gang device ring (per outlet configuration). Provide a minimum 1-inch trade size conduit from WAO stubbed above accessible ceiling.
a. EXCEPTION: Where conduit installation is impractical, "ring and string" installations permitted with ICE approval.
b. EXCEPTION: Provide surface mounted raceway dedicated for Classified WAOs in Homeland Security Data Network (HSDN) and Controlled Access Area (CAA) workspaces.
c. EXCEPTION: Route Wi-Fi horizontal cables directly to designated locations and terminate in a plenum rated surface mount box above false ceilings, unless otherwise dictated by code.
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d. EXCEPTION: Route horizontal cables serving modular furniture through furniture raceways directly to each WAO and terminate in a compatible snap-in faceplate to furniture base. Surface mount boxes are permitted for WAOs with high cable count with ICE approval.
e. Serial connections (daisy chaining) of conduits supporting WAOs not permitted.
f. Provide separate conduits for WAOs containing optical fiber and copper cables.
g. Mount WAO boxes on opposite sides of walls in separate vertical channels offset from each other.
h. Locate communications and general-purpose electrical outlets to be practical and readily accessible. When necessary, provide a 4-inch access hole with a grommet in the back of stationary office furniture.
5. Floor boxes: Provide capacity to accommodate specified power, Audio Visual (AV), and communications WAOs. Power poles and/or floor surface raceway not permitted without ICE approval. Install floor boxes flush with finished floor.
6. WAO mounting height: Match general purpose electrical outlet heights, approximately 18-inches to center above finished floor.
a. EXCEPTION: Mount WAOs at counter type workspaces above the counter space, approximately 42-inches to center above finished floor.
b. EXCEPTION: Mount Community Antennae Television (CATV) WAO above proposed display mounting brackets, approximately 72-inches to center above finished floor
c. EXCEPTION: Mount wall phone WAO at 48-inches to center above finished floor.
7. Conference/Training rooms:
a. Provide one minimum 1-1/4-inch trade size conduit from a two-gang WAO backbox at typical wall outlet height at the AV headend equipment location, within the conference space, to accessible ceiling. Continue conduit from the WAO to the nearest conference table floor box. Include brush style WAO faceplate.
b. Provide one minimum 1-1/4-inch trade size conduit from a two-gang WAO backbox at display locations to accessible ceiling. Include brush style WAO faceplate.
c. Provide one minimum 1-1/4-inch trade size conduit from a two-gang WAO backbox at typical wall outlet height at podium location to accessible ceiling.
Include brush style WAO faceplate.
d. See OCIO Cabling Package for elevation detail.
C. Outside Cable Plant:
1. Provide high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit with weatherproof pull boxes designed for flush burial and having structural load rating consistent with installed location. Secure pull box with tamper-resistant locking devices.
2. Provide a minimum of two 4-inch trade size conduits between buildings in a campus environment. Install outdoor-rated textile fabric 3-pack innerducts with factory pull tape in one 4-inch conduit for future use.
3. Provide a minimum of two 4-inch trade size conduits from communications utilities easements to the building Demarc. Install outdoor-rated textile fabric 3-pack innerducts with factory pull tape in one 4-inch conduit for future use.
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4. Coordinate requirements for communications and television utility cabling entering the facility directly with local service providers early in space planning phase.
3.3 CABLE TRAYS & RUNWAYS
A. Provide couplings, offsets, adapters, end caps, horizontal and vertical cable bend radius components, and other fittings for a complete cable support system. All metallic components shall be bonded to the telecommunication grounding system.
B. Verify no intruding items such as debris, pipes, hangers, or other equipment are in the pathways prior to cable installation.
C. Additional Clearances: Maintain 8-inches minimum access clearance above, below, and at least one accessible side of cable trays and runways.
D. Dimensions: Internal maximum height of 2-inches and minimum width of 12-inches.
E. Work Areas: Provide continuous wire mesh style cable tray above false and open accessible ceilings from the work areas to the distribution closets to support backbone and horizontal cabling.
1. EXCEPTION: J Hooks may be used in facilities with existing false ceilings and other areas approved by ICE and the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Support open air cables every 36-inches.
F. Distribution Closets: Provide ladder style runway in distribution closets to support backbone and horizontal cabling to wall fields, open equipment racks, and enclosed cabinets. Locate cable tray a minimum 2-inches above racks, cabinets, and closet door trims.
1. Finish: Manufacturer's standard finish in black.
2. Attach open racks to the tray system with manufacturer recommended hardware.
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4 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL
4.1 GROUNDING & BONDING
A. Telecommunications Bonding Conductor (TBC): Provide a TBC to bond the PBB to the service equipment (power) ground.
1. TBC size: TBC to be determined by the project’s electrical engineer and shall not exceed 30 feet.
2. TBC shall be installed by the Division 26 electrical contractor.
B. Primary Bonding Busbar (PBB): Provide a PBB adjacent to the Electrical Entrance Facility and bond to the Electrical Entrance Facility grounding electrode system, the alternating current (AC) main electrical branch circuit panel, and structural building steel if available.
1. PBB must be listed.
2. PBB size: Predrilled solid copper with minimum dimensions of 0.25-inch-thick, 4-inches wide, and 20-inches long.
C. Secondary Bonding Busbar (SBB): Provide a SBB in every Distribution Closet and Wall Field as shown in the Cabling Package drawings.
1. SBB must be listed.
2. SBB size: Predrilled solid copper 0.25-inch-thick, 2-inches wide, and 12-inches long.
3. All SBBs must be bonded to structural steel as required by code.
4. Bonding conductor size shall be determined by Table 1 in ANSI/TIA-607-E.
5. Bonding conductors shall be insulated and stranded.
D. Rack Bonding Busbar (RBB): Provide a listed RBB in every two-post rack and wall cabinet.
1. Locate RBB at bottom of the racks and cabinets.
2. RBB size: Predrilled solid copper 0.25-inch-thick, 0.75-inch wide, and 19-inches long.
3. Bond the RBB to the SBB with a #6 AWG stranded copper conductor.
E. Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB): Provide a TBB conductor from the PBB to a Secondary Bonding Busbar (SBB) located in each Distribution Closet and bond the SBB to the alternating current (AC) electrical branch circuit panel that supports dedicated receptacles in the closet, and to structural building steel if available.
1. TBB size: TBB to be determined per Table 1 in ANSI/TIA-607-E by the telecommunication infrastructure install contractor’s designer and installed by the telecommunication install contractor.
2. Multi-story facilities require the TBB to be extended to the top of the facility riser and SBBs independently bonded to the TBB. Facilities constructed with two or more TBB risers require a Backbone Bonding Conductor (BBC) between the systems Secondary Bonding Busbars (SBB) at the top floor and then every third floor.
a. Backbone Bonding Conductor (BBC) size: BBC to be determined per Table 1 in ANSI/TIA-607-E by the telecommunication infrastructure install contractor’s designer and installed by the telecommunication install contractor. The BBC shall be labeled at its attachment point with destination identifiers and "Warning!
Telecommunications Bonding Conductor. Do Not Remove or Disconnect!”.
F. Installation:
1. Locate Primary and Secondary busbars in locations shown on Cabling Package drawings.
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2. Install bonding busbars on 4-inch minimum insulated spacers using stainless steel hardware and label “Telecommunications Primary Bonding Busbar” and “Telecommunications Secondary Bonding Busbar” accordingly.
3. All lugs must be listed and two-hole.
4. Route conductors directly between termination points without splices and a minimum bend radius of 8-inches at the busbar and 10 times the diameter of the conductor along the pathway. No one bend may exceed 90 degrees.
5. Outside Cable Plant: Provide primary lightning and fault protection for communications cables routed underground or exposed to outdoor elements, and bond to nearest Bonding Busbar per manufacturer specifications.
6. Bond equipment frames, racks, cabinets, raised floor systems, cable shields, and cable pathways to the SBB using a minimum #6 AWG stranded copper bonding conductor no longer than 30 feet, and jumpers no longer than 12-inches.
4.2 POWER & LIGHTING
A. General purpose receptacles: Provide outlets 120 Volt/20 Amp NEMA 5-20R duplex non-switched receptacles, not connected to dedicated communications panel boards.
1. Distribution Closets: Install outlets every 6 feet around perimeter walls and identify as convenience outlets.
2. Work Areas: Install one outlet located within 2 feet of each communications WAO.
a. EXCEPTION: Wi-Fi WAOs do not require supplemental power.
B. Dedicated branch circuit receptacles: Provide red non-switched receptacles in Distribution Closets, connected to dedicated communications panel boards and on emergency power if available.
1. Wall outlets: Install a minimum of two 120 Volt/20 Amp NEMA 5-20R quad receptacles on perimeter walls.
a. EXCEPTION: - Install one 120 Volt/20 Amp NEMA 5-20R quad receptacle in Homeland Security Data Network (HSDN) rooms and Title III Wire rooms.
2. Enclosed equipment cabinets: Provide one 120 Volt/20 Amp NEMA 5-20R quad receptacle, one 120 Volt/30 Amp NEMA L5-30R, and one 208 Volt/30 Amp NEMA L6-30R receptacles. Attach outlets to overhead cable runway above each cabinet.
a. EXCEPTION: Replace L5-30R with additional L6-30R receptacle in Forensics Server rooms.
b. EXCEPTION: L6-30R not required for Security cabinets.
3. Two-post open racks: Provide one 120 Volt/20 Amp NEMA 5-20R quad receptacle and one 120 Volt/30 Amp NEMA L5-30R receptacles. Attach to the rear of vertical cable management in each rack.
a. EXCEPTION: Replace L5-30R with L6-30R receptacle in Forensics Server Room.
b. EXCEPTION: L5-30R receptacle not required in Controlled Access Area Server Room.
C. Distribution closet lighting: Provide occupancy sensor-controlled lighting with a minimum 500 lux in the horizontal plane…
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