Communications Technology Design SOP.pdf

Indian Health Service Great Plains Area Aberdeen, South Dakota

Standard Operating Procedure for

Communications Technology Network Infrastructure

SOP-14-05

Version 1.0 May 2014

SOP-14-05 Communications Technology Network Infrastructure

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Record of Changes

Version No. Date Name Description Section

1.0 05/30/2014 C. Merrill First published version. All.

Approval This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been approved for distribution and implementation. These new procedures are effective immediately and will be enforced. Representatives of management will be authorized to conduct periodic quality checks and audits to assure compliance with these procedures.

Requests for corrections or changes to any procedures should be sent to the IHS Great Plains Area Chief Information Officer (CIO). Exceptions or exemptions to any of these procedures must be submitted in writing to the IHS Great Plains Area CIO for approval or disapproval.

Approved by:

Scott Anderson CIO, IHS, Great Plains Area

Date

Date of last annual review: Reviewed by:

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Table of Contents

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1. Introduction

1.1 Policy

1.2 Scope

1.3 Contact Information

2. General Communication Information

2.1 General

2.1.1 References

2.1.2 Definitions / Terms / Acronyms

2.1.3 Submittal Requirements

2.1.4 Contractor Qualifications

2.1.5 Bidder Qualifications

2.1.6 Delivery, Storage, and Protection of Data Related Material

2.1.7 Project Conditions

2.1.8 Sequencing

2.1.9 Continuity of Service and Scheduling of Work

2.1.10 Protection of Work and Property

2.2 Products

2.2.1 Refer to Chapter 2 Bonding and Grounding Specifications

2.2.2 Refer to Chapter 3 for Equipment Room Fittings

2.2.3 Refer to Chapter 4 for Communications Backbone Cabling

2.2.4 Refer to Chapter 5 for Communications Horizontal Cabling

2.3 Execution

2.3.1 General

2.3.2 Cable Pathways

2.3.3 Work Area Outlets

2.3.4 Installation Practices

2.3.5 Labeling

2.3.6 Identification & Labeling

2.3.7 Fire Stopping

2.3.8 Sealing of Penetrations and Openings

2.3.9 Cable Supports

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2.3.10 Cable Protection

2.3.11 Grounding & Bonding

2.3.12 Cable Abatement

2.3.13 Documentation

2.3.14 Training

2.3.15 Cleaning

2.3.16 Project Closeouts

3. Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

3.1 General

3.1.1 General Information

3.1.2 2-1.02 Additional Information

3.1.3 Summary

3.1.4 References

3.1.5 Submittals

3.1.6 Coordination

3.1.7 Scope of Work

3.2 Products

3.2.1 Manufacturers

3.2.2 Materials

3.3 Execution

3.3.1 Additional Information

3.3.2 Preparation

3.3.3 Installation

3.3.4 Acceptances

4. Communications Equipment Room Fittings

4.1 General

4.1.1 Additional Information

4.1.2 Summary

4.1.3 Definitions

4.1.4 System Overview

4.1.5 Rack and Accessory Parts #

4.1.6 Submittals

4.1.7 Quality Assurance

4.1.8 Project Conditions

4.1.9 Coordination

4.2 Products

4.2.1 Pathways

4.2.2 Ladder Rack

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4.2.3 Backboards

4.2.4 Category 6 Patch Panels

4.2.5 Fiber Optic Rack Enclosures and Adapter Plates

4.2.6 Fiber Optic Connectors

4.2.7 Fiber Patch Cables

4.2.8 Standard Relay Racks & Accessories

4.2.9 Vertical Cable Managers

4.2.10 Horizontal Cable Managers

4.2.11 Power Distribution Units

4.2.12 Environmental Monitoring

4.2.13 UPS 45

4.3 Execution

4.3.1 Additional Information

4.3.2 Underground Entrance Pathway

4.3.3 Fiber Optic Patch Panels

4.3.4 Free Standing Racks

4.3.5 Bonding and Grounding

4.3.6 Ladder Racking

4.3.7 Cable Management

4.3.8 Copper Patch Panels

5. Communications Backbone Cabling

5.1 General

5.1.1 Products Installed but not Supplied under This Section

5.1.2 Backbone Cabling Description

5.1.3 Work Included

5.1.4 Submittals

5.1.5 Coordination

5.2 Products

5.2.1 Attributes and Performance for Optical Fiber

5.2.2 Optical Fiber Requirements

5.2.3 Execution

5.2.4 Additional Information

5.2.5 Installation

5.2.6 Fiber Optic Cable Testing

6. Horizontal Structured Cabling

6.1 General

6.1.1 Products Installed but not Supplied under This Section

6.1.2 Systems Description

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6.1.3 Manufacturer Qualifications

6.1.4 Testing Agency Qualifications

6.1.5 Warranty

6.2 Products

6.2.1 General

6.2.2 Manufacturer

6.2.3 UTP Pin/pair Termination Assignment

6.2.4 System Performance

6.2.5 Source Quality Control

6.2.6 Wall plates

6.2.7 Jacks

6.2.8 UTP Cable

6.3 Execution

6.3.1 Additional Information

6.3.2 Installation

6.3.3 Testing Procedures

Attachment A – Indoor Interlocking Armor Plenum (12/12/24 configuration)

5.2.2 Optical Fiber Requirements

Attachment B – Indoor Interlocking Armor Plenum (6/6/12 configuration)

5.2.2 Optical Fiber Requirements

Attachment C – Indoor/Outdoor Interlocking Armor Plenum (12/12/24 configuration)

5.2.2 Optical Fiber Requirements

Attachment D – Indoor/Outdoor Interlocking Armor Plenum (6/6/12 configuration)

5.2.2 Optical Fiber Requirements

Attachment E – OSP Single Jacket, Single Armor (12/12/24 configuration)

5.2.2 Optical Fiber Requirements

Attachment F – OSP Single Jacket, Single Armor (6/6/12 configuration)

5.2.2 Optical Fiber Requirements

Attachment G – Outside Plant Optical Fiber

5.2.2 Optical Fiber Requirements

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1. Introduction This document is the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be utilized by a Communications Technology Installer to ensure that the desired system performance is achieved during a construction or rewire project for any Great Plains Area IHS Facility.

The solutions specified in this document align itself with the training, inventory, tools, and consumables that currently exist at Great Plains Area IHS Facilities. This is a binding document to an Installer (Contractor or Federal employee) and spells out how the communications system shall be constructed and built within any Great Plains Area IHS building to ensure desired performance for the Great Plains Area IHS Facility. All sketches, drawings, and charts herein are for the purpose of providing for specifications in a simplified format. Errors and omissions in such do not relieve the Installer of the responsibility for providing a fully complete, secure and properly operating structured cabling system suitable for the intended use. The specified manufacture items listed in this document are the prefer items to be installed, this is to allow continue standardized configurations and reduce the amount of stock to be maintained which reduce cost to the tax payers. If a contractor wishes to use a different manufacture parts then what is listed then the contractor needs to prove that the items are alike in all aspect. Bidders must obtain a complete set of Project Drawings and Specifications to determine the full scope of work. In case of conflict between the Project Drawings and Specifications the Great Plains Area IHS Project Manager shall be contacted to review and clarify.

1.1 Policy

The procedures in this SOP are in accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) reporting requirements and directives.

1.2 Scope

This SOP applies to administrative management offices such as all IHS Great Plains Area offices and functions; all IHS Great Plains Area office locations and functional areas; all IHS Great Plains Area service units and functions; all IHS Great Plains Area funded or directly supported health facilities or locations; and all IHS Great Plains Area partners’ facilities as described below.

Note also the following:

Facilities managed by Tribes or Tribal organizations that have retained

Information Technology shares with the IHS shall follow this SOP in accordance with their contracts or compacts.

It is recommended that facilities managed by Tribes or Tribal organizations that have taken their Information Technology shares follow this SOP

Contractors’ facilities shall follow this SOP in accordance with their interconnection agreements with IHS.

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For the purposes of this document:

The term facility applies to all Indian Health Urban locations where health care is provided or managed; and all IHS or Tribally owned or operated hospitals, clinics, or all other locations where the health care services are provided, managed, or otherwise supported.

The term IHS is intended to include any of the above facilities.

1.3 Contact Information

If you have any questions or comments regarding this document, please contact the IHS Great Plains Area OIT Help Desk at IHS:

Phone : 605-335-2500

Fax: 605-335-2510

E-Mail: ABRAreaITHelpdesk@ihs.gov

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2. General Communication Information

2.1 General

2.1.1 References

A. ANSI/TIA/EIA 569-C Commercial Building Standards For Telecommunications

Pathways And Spaces B. ANSI/TIA-568-C.0 Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises

C. ANSI/TIA-568-C.1 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

D. ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components

E. ANSI/TIA-568-C.3 Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard

F. ANSI/TIA-568-C.4 Broadband Coaxial Cabling Components Standard

G. ANSI/TIA/EIA 606-B The Administration Standard For The Telecommunications Infrastructure Of Commercial Building

H. ANSI/J-STD-607-B Commercial Building Grounding And Bonding Requirements For

Telecommunications

I. ANSI/TIA/EIA-862 Building Automation Systems Cabling Standard for Commercial

Buildings J. ANSI/TIA-942-A Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers

K. ASTM D 4566-05, Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance Properties of

Insulations and Jackets for Telecommunications Wire and Cable, 2005BICSI

Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) most current edition

L. BICSI Information Transport Installation Manual (ITSM) most current edition M. ISO/IEC 11801 – Information Technology – Generic Cabling for Customer Premise

N. IEEE 802.3 Standard for Information technology -Telecommunications and information exchange between systems - Local and metropolitan area networks – Specific requirements Part 3: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection

(CSMA/CD) Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications O. IEC 61156-1, Multicore and Symmetrical Pair/Quad Cables for Digital Communications

– Part 1: Generic Specification, 2005

P. NFPA-70 National Electrical Code most current edition

Q. NECA/BICSI-568-A Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications

Cabling

R. Federal Communications Commission Part 15 and Part 68 S. UL 444 – Standard for Safety of Communications Cable

T. UL 1666 – Standard for Safety of Flame Propagation Height

U. NFPA 262 – Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables

V. Local Authority Having Jurisdiction

2.1.2 Definitions / Terms / Acronyms

A. ANSI – American National Standards Institute

B. AWG – American Wire Gauge C. BICSI – Building Industry Consulting Service International

D. EIA – Electronics Industry Alliance

E. EMI – Electromagnetic Interference

F. EMT – Electrical Metal Tubing

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G. ETL – Intertek Semko Labs

H. FCC – Federal Communications Commission

I. IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission J. IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

K. IDC – Insulation displacement contact

L. ISO – International Standards Organization

M. J-STD – Joint Standard

N. LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design O. NEC – National Electric Code

P. NECA – National Electrical Contractors Association

Q. NFPA – National Fire Protection Agency

R. NRTL – National Recognized Testing Laboratory

S. RCDD – Registered Communication Distribution Designer

T. SC – Subscriber Channel U. TIA – Telecommunications Industry Association

V. TGB – Telecommunications Grounding Busbar

W. TMGB – Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar

X. TER – Telephone Equipment Room

Y. UL – Underwriters Laboratory Z. 1GBase-T – networking protocol capable of transmitting 1 billion bits of information per second over copper twisted pair

AA. 10GBase-T – networking protocol capable of transmitting 10 billion bits of information per second over copper twisted pair

BB.10GBase-SX – networking protocol capable of transmitting 10 billion bits of information per second over optical fiber at 850 nanometers

CC. Contractor: The term "Contractor” refers to the installation Contractor responsible for the furnishing and installation of all work indicated within this

Specification.

DD. Construction Manager: The terms “Construction Manager” mean the IHS Facility appointed representative.

EE.Furnish: The term "furnish" is used to mean "purchase, supply, provide and deliver to the

Project site, protect and provide interim storage and be ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations in accordance with Manufacturer’s specifications."

FF. Home-Run: This means that every wire is run separately from its termination point back to a central data closet.

GG. Provide: The terms “provide" means to "furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use".

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

II. Installer: The "Installer" is the Contractor, Subcontractor and/or supplier who uses their own employees for performance of all construction activity related to their specified responsibilities, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform and the "Installers" must be an authorized Manufacturers representative, certified, experienced and qualified to provide, install, program, troubleshoot, train, warrant and service all the systems in this section in their entirety.

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JJ. If Applicable: The term “if applicable” will be that work which may be required for completed construction at applicable locations, but is not necessarily shown or described in the Contract Documents.

KK. As Necessary: The term “as necessary” will be that work which is required for completed construction, but is not necessarily shown or described in the Contract

Documents.

LL.As Required: The term “as required” will be that work which is required for completed construction and is shown on the drawings or described in the project Specification.

MM. Concealed: The Term “concealed” means hidden from sight, buried as in chases, furred spaces, shafts, fixed ceiling or embedded in construction.

NN. Exposed: The term “exposed” means bare, open to the elements, out in the open, uncovered.

OO. Product: The term “product” will mean any item of equipment, material, fixture, apparatus, appliance or accessory installed under this Division.

PP. “Substantial Completion” is deemed that the project is sufficiently complete to be utilized for its intended use as stated in the body of this written Specification.

QQ. Governmental: The term “governmental” means all municipal, state and federal government agencies.

RR. Words in the singular will also mean and include the plural, wherever the context so indicates, and words in the plural will mean the singular, wherever the context so indicates.

SS. Cabling: The term “cabling” will mean cable assembly, raceway, conductors, fittings and any other necessary accessories to make a complete wiring system.

TT.Backbone: A facility (e.g., pathway, cable or conductors) between telecommunications rooms, or floor distribution terminals, the entrance facilities and equipment rooms within or between buildings.

UU. Backbone Cabling: Cabling and connecting hardware that provides interconnections between telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, and entrance facilities.

VV. Horizontal Cabling: The cabling between and including the work area outlet/connector and the horizontal cross-connect/patch cord in the telecommunications room.

WW. Telecommunications: A branch of technology concerned with the transmission, emission, and reception of signs, signals, writing, images, and sounds; that is, information, of any nature by cable, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems.

XX. Telecommunications Room (TR): A room used for both OIT active and passive

IT distribution equipment and FMS active and passive distribution equipment. The term

"Telecommunication Room" replaces the legacy terms "Signal closet" and

Telecommunications Closet," which are no longer used.

YY. Pull Point: A Pull Point is a space used to transition between floors for backbone and horizontal cabling within a building riser system.

ZZ.Equipment Outlet (EO): A device also known as the outlet or information outlet placed at the user workstation for termination using connectors (jacks) of horizontal media for connectivity of data at work area outlet, multimedia equipment. These outlets provide the connection point to data and other media services.

AAA. Connector 8P8C (Jack): A female connector that has eight positions and eight conductors. Jacks are typically used to terminate eight conductor category rated cable at the user end and are inserted into faceplates to create a connection point for the user’s equipment cord.

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BBB. IHS Facility Project Manager: Primary IHS Facility point of contact for all aspects of construction project. All items that need approval must be approved in writing by the IHS Facility Project Manager.

CCC. OIT Personnel: IHS representative for the consult of all things pertaining with

Network infrastructure.

2.1.3 Submittal Requirements

A. Under the provisions of this request for proposal the Structured Cabling System

Contractor will submit the following with their original bid package:

1) A copy of their valid Leviton Strategic Partner Certification certificate.

B. Prior to proceeding with work the winning contractor will provide electronic submittals for all products used to OIT personnel listed below for review.

1) Charles Merrill 605-335-2506 Charles.Merrill@ihs.gov

C. No substitutions of material can be installed until reviewed with OIT personnel and approved by IHS Facility Project Manager.

D. Refer to other applicable sections for additional submittals requirements.

2.1.4 Contractor Qualifications

A. Comply with below qualification requirements.

B. The Installer (Firm and Employees) will be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform. Demonstrate at least five years of continuous recent experience on similar projects. The Installer will hold recent, up-to-date licenses, certifications and training certificates in the area the project is located and for the equipment to be installed.

C. Qualified Structured Cabling System Installation firms will have demonstrable design and installation training with certifications of competence. Certified training will be industry recognized and at least equal to:

1) Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).

2) Certified Leviton Strategic Partner.

D. Provide the name of a full time on site foreman who personally has been trained as part of the Leviton Strategic Partner Program to the OIT Personnel listed above E. Provide the name of an on-call Project Manager to supervise the project to the OIT

Personnel listed above.

F. Separate Qualifications Requirements:

1) Installers will be specifically qualified for each system being installed under this section. Provide documentation for each installer including:

a) License for State in which doing work

b) Registered Telecommunications Installer Apprentice Certificate

2.1.5 Bidder Qualifications

A. Bidding Contractor shall be a licensed to install telecommunications systems in the state where work will be performed.

B. Bidding Contractor shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience installing structured cabling for telecommunications.

C. Bidding Contractor shall have the capability to bond project in its entirety.

D. Bidding Contractor shall be able to provide insurance at the request of the IHS Facility mailto:Charles.Merrill@ihs.gov

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2.1.6 Delivery, Storage, and Protection of Data Related Material

A. Contractor shall ensure that materials delivery to work area shall be coordinated with Construction Manager.

B. Contractor is responsible for all materials, tools and vehicles left on the job site.

C. Contractor shall coordinate with the IHS Facility Project Manager for location and placement of disposal bin for the removal of all trash produced by the Contractor’s associated personnel during the project.

D. Contractor shall ensure materials are stored in an environmental area where:

1) Temperature does not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit nor below 32 degrees

Fahrenheit.

2) Humidity does not exceed 80 %.

3) No direct exposure to sunlight.

E. Cable shall be stored according to Manufacturer’s recommendations as a minimum. In addition, cable must be stored in a location protected from vandalism and weather.

F. Deliver equipment in individual shipping splits for ease of handling, mount on shipping skids and wrap for protection.

G. Inspect and report concealed damage to Carrier within Carrier specified time.

H. Store in a clean, dry space. Maintain factory protection or cover with heavy canvas or plastic to keep out dirt, water, construction debris, and traffic. Heat enclosures to prevent condensation. Meet the requirements and recommendations of NFPA 70B and the

Manufacturer. Location will be protected to prevent moisture from entering enclosures and material.

I. Handle in accordance with NEMA and the Manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions to avoid damaging equipment, installed devices and finish.

J. The equipment will be kept upright at all times. When equipment has to be tilted for ease of passage through restricted areas during transportation, the Contractor will be required to brace the equipment suitably to insure that the tilting does not impair the functional integrity of the equipment.

2.1.7 Project Conditions

A. Environmental Requirements

1) Contractor shall ensure that any pollutants produced during the work are disposed of according to local, state, national regulations and IHS Facility requirements. Follow the most stringent guidelines.

2) It is preferred that the Communications Contractor recycle any used or un-used components during the course of the construction project.

3) Coordinate with LEED Project Manager if cabling system or components will be used for points in a LEED certified project.

B. Field Measurements

1) Contractor shall coordinate with IHS Facility Project Manager on projects that the main electrical service ground has a resistance to earth of less than 5 ohms.

2) Contractor shall ensure that all grounding busbars for all equipment network rooms shall have a resistance of less than 1 ohm back to the main electrical service ground.

3) Contractor shall ensure that all field testers have been calibrated from the

Manufacturer within 1 year.

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2.1.8 Sequencing

A. Contractor shall coordinate with IHS Facility Project Manager on sequencing of various trades and construction teams for the lifecycle of the project.

B. Cooperation and coordination with other trades.

1) The work will be so performed that the progress of the entire building construction, including all other trades, will not be delayed and not interfered with. Materials and apparatus will be installed as fast as conditions of the building will permit and must be installed promptly when and as directed.

2) Keep fully informed as to the shape, size and position of all openings required for all apparatus and give information in advance to build openings into the work. Furnish and set in place all sleeves, pockets, supports and incidentals.

3) Coordinate exact locations and roughing in dimensions of all work before installation and make all final connections as required. Any changes required to avoid interferences or to provide adequate clearances for Code and maintenance requirements will be made at no additional costs.

4) Structural elements of the project will not be relocated, altered or changed to accommodate the work without written authorization from the IHS Facility Project

Manager.

5) Work that is installed before coordination with other trades or that causes interference with the work of other trades will be changed to correct condition at no additional cost to the IHS Facility.

6) Obtain a complete set of Project Drawings and Specifications for coordination and to determine the full scope of work.

7) Attend project coordination meetings to coordinate work of this Section, pathways, work of other trades phasing and other project requirements.

2.1.9 Continuity of Service and Scheduling of Work

A. Contractor shall provide a detailed construction schedule with hard dates for completion of roughing in cables, terminations and testing to the IHS Facility Project Manager and the OIT personnel.

B. Cabling schedule shall be in a software program designated by the IHS Facility Project Manager.

C. Continuity of all services will be maintained in all areas that will be occupied or temporarily relocated during the construction period. If an interruption of service becomes necessary, such will be scheduled in advance, made only upon consent of the

IHS Facility and at a time outside normal working hours as the IHS Facility will designate. The Contractor will schedule the shutdown with seven days in advance.

Arrange work to minimize shutdown time.

D. Should services be inadvertently interrupted, immediately notify the IHS Facility and

OIT personnel. Be prepared to immediately furnish labor, materials and the equipment necessary for prompt restoration of interrupted service.

E. Refer to the overall scheduling of the work of the project. Schedule work, process submittals and order materials and equipment to conform to this schedule and installation work is not to delay nor interfere with the progress of the project.

F. Inform IHS Facility Project Manager immediately of any delays or potential delays.

Furnish Manufacturer’s letter to verify order date, equipment delays, expected shipment date, order number, and potential remedies to speed up delivery. Any costs to speed up delivery will be implemented at no cost to the project if the equipment or material was

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G. Include premium time required to comply with the project scheduling and phasing.

H. Be aware of, and plan for, project scheduling and phasing. Provide for complete continuous operation of all systems. Coordinate scheduling and phasing with the IHS

Facility Project Manager, other Trades, and the General Contractor.

I. Demolition of existing systems being updated will take place only after the new or replacement system is completely installed, operational, tested and certified. This work may be required on a "per-phase" basis.

2.1.10 Protection of Work and Property

A. Be responsible for the care and protection of all work included under this Section until it has been tested and accepted.

B. Protect all equipment and materials from damage from all causes including theft. All materials and equipment damaged or stolen will be replaced by contractor with equal material or equipment at the option of the IHS Facility Project Manager.

C. Materials and equipment stored for this project will be protected and maintained according to the Manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements and according to the applicable requirements of NFPA 70B.

D. Protect all equipment, outlets and openings with temporary plugs, caps and covers.

Protect work and materials of other trades from damage that might be caused by work or workmen and make good on any damage caused.

E. Use caution to avoid damage to existing work, and to prevent harm to personnel working in all areas.

F. Observe all safety precautions and requirements for the construction.

G. The General Contractor and the Installer are responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and requirements during construction.

H. Coordinate installations with all other trades in order to not damage equipment or cables during construction. Any work that is damaged during construction will not be repaired.

Replace damaged work completely, with no splices in cabling, at no additional cost to the

IHS Facility.

2.2 Products

2.2.1 Refer to Chapter 2 Bonding and Grounding Specifications

2.2.2 Refer to Chapter 3 for Equipment Room Fittings

2.2.3 Refer to Chapter 4 for Communications Backbone Cabling

2.2.4 Refer to Chapter 5 for Communications Horizontal Cabling

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2.3 Execution

2.3.1 General

A. Verify the exact location prior to bid of all items that may be indicated and determine exact location of all electrical items that are not indicated on the Drawings.

B. Include the cost of all work including sub-letting of any work that may be required to complete the work indicated in order to avoid work stoppages and jurisdictional disputes.

The work to be sublet will conform to precedent agreements and decisions of record.

Jurisdictional assignment will be a responsibility under this Section's contractual obligation.

C. Do not install equipment and materials that have not been reviewed by the IHS Facility

Project Manager. Equipment and materials which are installed without the IHS Facility Project Manager review or without complying to comments issued with the review will be removed from the project when so instructed by the IHS Facility Project Manager. No payment will be made for unapproved or removal if it is ordered removed. The Installer will be responsible for any ancillary costs incurred because of its removal and the installation of the correct equipment and materials.

D. Obtain detailed information on installation requirements from the Manufacturers of all equipment to be furnished, installed or provided. At the start of construction, check all

Contract Documents include all Drawings and all Sections of the specifications for equipment requiring electrical connections and service and verify electrical characteristics of equipment prior to roughing.

E. Equipment and systems will not be installed without first coordinating the location and installation of equipment and systems with the Contractor and all other Trades.

F. Any and all material installed or work performed in violation of above requirements will be re-adjusted and corrected by the Installer without charge.

G. Refer to all Drawings associated with the project, prior to the installation or roughing-in of the electrical outlets, conduit and equipment, to determine the exact location of all outlets.

H. After installation, equipment will be protected to prevent damage during the construction period. Openings in conduits and boxes will be closed to prevent the entrance of foreign materials.

I. Home runs indicated are not to be combined or reduced without written consent from the IHS Facility Project Manager.

J. All connections to equipment will be made as required, if applicable, and in accordance with the approved submittal and setting drawings.

K. Site Observation:

1) Site observation visits will be performed randomly during the project by the

Architect, IHS Facility Personnel, and IHS Facility Representatives. Reports will be generated noting observations. Deficiencies noted on the site visit reports will be corrected. All work will comply with the Contract Documents, applicable Codes, regulations and local Authorities whether or not a particular deficiency has been noted in a site visit report.

2) Be responsible to notify the IHS Facility Project Manager ten working days prior to closing in work behind walls, raised access floors, ceilings, etc., so that installed work can be observed prior to being concealed.

3) Areas will stay accessible until deficiencies are corrected and accepted. Notify the

IHS Facility Project Manager when all deficiencies are corrected. Return reports

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Manager.

L. Change Orders, Modifications, Revisions and Directives:

1) When change orders, modifications, revisions or Architect's Directives are issued or authorized, provide the required additional material, equipment, personnel and workers to prevent delays in the work, and to complete the work within the time limit of the Contract unless a specific time extension is requested with the change and accepted. Include costs for expediting deliveries where required.

2) Requests for additional compensation will be submitted broken down and associated by item, tasks and Drawing or sketch number with material and labor costs, so quantities can be easily verified.

3) Requests will be properly and adequately identified so the scope of work can be clearly determined. Indicate who originated change in work.

4) Submit on all credits broken down as requested for adds. Credits will be separately identified and accounted for. Do not indicate as net changes with adds.

5) Unit costs for labor and material will be equal for adds, deletes and credits.

M. Loose materials will not be stored on-site. A "gang box" is acceptable to be placed in a location agreeable to the IHS Facility Project Manager and the Contractor. The Installer is responsible for all equipment and materials and for their delivery until the system is deemed complete and accepted by the IHS Facility.

N. If approved by IHS Facility a trailer may be used for the storage of materials to be located on the IHS Facility property at a location designated by the IHS Facility and the

General Contractor. Such on-site storage will be kept locked by the Installer. Security for the trailer and its contents will be strictly the responsibility of the Installer.

O. Protect existing spaces where work is being performed; protect it from damage and from the accumulation of dirt and debris.

P. Any ceilings, walls, floors, furniture, equipment, furnishings, etc., damaged by the work of this Section will be replaced, or at the IHS Facility option, or repaired with similar materials, workmanship and quality.

Q. Work includes field survey of existing conditions, systems, equipment and tracing of existing circuits in order to determine scope of work.

R. Maintain the existing building in operation at all times during the entire construction period. If it is necessary to have a system shutdown, a written request for approval will be submitted in advance stating the estimated shutdown time. Work will be planned to minimize shutdown. Shutdowns will be at the convenience of the IHS Facility and, if necessary, on premium time.

S. Clean and touch up all equipment, materials and work sites at the completion of work in each area.

T. Certain portions of the work area may be occupied during construction. Determine which areas and schedule work accordingly and include necessary premium time.

U. Make sure necessary provisions to provide continuous service of all existing systems throughout all occupied areas.

2.3.2 Cable Pathways

A. Install cables in pathways.

B. Provide all equipment and cabling for a complete installed operating system to include the Pathways, outlet boxes and grounding/bonding system.

C. All pathways provided under this Section will comply with fill capacities as per Code, ANSI/TIA-569-C and BICSI.

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D. Cable bending radius will not be less than minimum required by ANSI/TIA and BICSI.

E. Cabling installed concealed will be supported from the building structure (e.g. cable trays, J-Hooks, etc.).

F. Cables will be installed no closer than 12 inches (305mm) to electrical equipment and wiring. When cables are required to cross power wiring, they will only do so perpendicular to the power wiring. Cable and power wiring will only cross each other the minimal number of times as required due to building design limitations.

G. Clearances: Clearances between cabling and other building systems as required by ANSI/TIA-569-C and BICSI will be maintained throughout the building.

H. All cables will be installed in a neat and workman-like manner. Cables will be installed parallel and perpendicular to building elements.

I. Provide expansion fittings and adequate cable slack at all building expansion joints.

J. Fire/smoke seals all conduits, raceways, sleeves, slots, etc. where cables pass from one location to another.

2.3.3 Work Area Outlets

A. All data work area outlet locations will be as indicated on the Drawings. Uniquely label each work area data face plate and cable according to the labeling scheme outlined in the section on labeling.

B. Work area data outlets installed in casework will have their cables installed within the conduit or raceway provided.

C. Install data jack and connector modules as indicated in the details and on the Drawings.

D. Work data area outlets will be seated properly and will be installed level on walls and parallel to building elements as required.

2.3.4 Installation Practices

A. Follow and adhere to installation practices specified by the applicable

Telecommunications Industry Association standards.

B. Follow and adhere to installation practices specified by BICSI Information Transport

System Installation Manual use newest edition.

C. Follow and adhere to installation practices specified by BICSI Telecommunications

Distribution Methods Manual use newest edition.

D. Follow and adhere to installation practices specified by NFPA-70 National Electric Code, use newest edition.

E. Follow and adhere to installation practices specified by the Manufacturers.

F. The general topology will be a "hierarchal star" configuration. All segments will originate in NRTL listed patch panels located in the telecommunication equipment racks/cabinets and end at the work area outlets.

1) Routing:

a) All cabling will be installed in conduit where indicated on plans or will be installed open using “J" hooks and routed on cable trays located as shown on plans.

b) Cables will be routed, in large groups, down main cable pathways, until a direct path to the point of access to the workstation outlet can be taken. At that point, cables will be routed, above all building systems, to the outlet location in accordance with standard installation practices, as described herein.

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c) Multiple cables to individual rooms will be pulled as a bundle and terminated at each end in sequential order so that labeling within a room location is in sequence.

d) When not in conduit or tray, cables will be supported to the deck and/or beams, every five feet throughout the length of their installed run. Hangers, clips, and other methods of grouping the cables and keeping them away from other systems installed in the building are to be provided and installed. Ensure that hangers and other methods of securing cable do not compress cable or damage insulation.

e) Cables will be attached to beams with minimal disruption of the fireproofing.

Care should be taken to assure that fireproofing removal is not excessive. The

Contractor will be responsible of restoring the fireproofing to appropriate levels.

Restoration will be verified by the IHS Facility Project Manager.

f) Cable routes will be with 90-degree angles whenever possible. Cables will not be installed randomly or diagonally through the building.

g) Cables installed partially or fully within the telecommunications room will be routed through and secured in the cable tray wherever possible. No cables are to be routed across the rooms at angles, or are the cables to be run from one portion of the room or tray to another. Cables placed in the cable tray are to be laced frequently to keep them neatly bundled and not permitted to shift from one side of the tray to the other as they are routed in the tray.

h) Station cables will be routed to fixed wall locations through EMT to back box.

Secure and store four feet of slack cable above ceiling at cable entrance to EMT.

2) Separation from EMI Sources:

a) Comply with BICSI TDMM and ANSI/TIA-569-C recommendations for separating unshielded copper data communication cable from potential EMI sources, including electrical power lines and equipment.

b) Separation between open communications cables or cables in nonmetallic raceways and unshielded power conductors and electrical equipment will be as follows:

(1) Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 5 inches (127 mm).

(2) Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 12 inches (300 mm).

(3) Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 24 inches

(610 mm).

3) Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and unshielded power lines or electrical equipment will be as follows:

a) Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 2-1/2 inches (64 mm).

b) Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches (150 mm).

c) Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 12 inches (300 mm).

4) Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and power lines and electrical equipment located in grounded metallic conduits or enclosures will be as follows:

a) Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: No requirement.

b) Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 3 inches (76 mm).

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c) Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches (150 mm).

5) Separation between Communications Cables and Electrical Motors and Transformers, 5 kVA or HP and Larger: A minimum of 48 inches (1200 mm).

6) Separation between Communications Cables and Fluorescent Fixtures: A minimum of 5 inches (127 mm).

G. All cables will have both ends completely terminated at their respective patch panel and work area outlet. Individual conductors will be trimmed flush with IDC block. Cables indicated to be “spare" will have one end terminated at their respective patch panel or cross-connect block and the other end will be hermetically sealed with a polyolefin heat-shrinkable cap. Provide RayChem Co. or approved equivalent after testing. Tape will not be approved.

H. The total length of permanently installed cable for any complete segment will not exceed

295 feet (90m). Do not splice or otherwise re-terminate any cable used, terminate only at the patch panels, cross connect blocks and work area outlets. Route cables [minimum of

12 inches (305mm) away] to avoid light ballasts, transformers, power wiring and other electrical devices so that there is no EMI or RFI interference with data transmission.

Permanently label all cables six inches from the connector at each end, according to the labeling scheme outlined in the section on labeling. All cables will be terminated at outlets, patch panels or cross connects blocks ONLY.

I. Maximum pulling tension will not exceed 25 lbs/ft. when installing cables.

2.3.5 Labeling

A. Labeling procedure will meet ANSI/TIA-606-B Administration Standard and BICSI practices lines.

B. The labeling scheme will be provided as follows at all locations within the cable infrastructure:

1) Telecommunications Space (TS) The telecommunications space identifier should show the floor and space and shall be placed on the door frame top (handle side) of the telecommunications space both outside and inside the room so as to be visible from hallway and in the room.

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2) Data drops will be labeled with the horizontal link identifier with telecommunications space, rack/cabinet identifier, patch panel identifier, and port identifier. The cable and face plates shall be labeled with the horizontal link identifier.

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3) Drop locations will start from the left, as you walk in the doorway, and continue around the room in a clockwise direction.

4) Hand-written and embossed type labels are specifically prohibited. In addition, provide the following:

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a) Label each outlet with permanent self-adhesive label with3/8 in. label where no clear plastic label holder is provided. Where clear plastic label holders are provided insert the 3/8” label and do not remove the backing.

b) Label each cable with 2-1” flexible nylon permanent self-adhesive label where the identifier is seen 360 degrees around the cable. At the face plate place the label with in 10” of the cable termination and within 6” at the patch panel side.

c) Use labels on face of data patch panels. Provide location assignment records in a protective cover and soft copy for each data patch panel. The hard copies should be given to the IHS Administrator.

d) Labels will be machine-printed. Hand-lettered labels will not be acceptable.

C. Products

1) Label Printers

a) The contractor shall use the 6000 (#1734519) or 6500 (#1734521) DYMO

RHINO Printer to label the job.

b) The contractor shall use the RHINO Connect software (#1738636) with the printers listed above.

2) Tapes (Labels)

a) Shall be industrial adhesives that resist dirt and oil.

b) Shall have a split backing for easy removal

3) Flexible Nylon shall be used for curved surfaces (wire and cable) and rough surfaces for indoor applications flexible nylon memory resistant material shall be used.

a) RHINO Label # 1734524 (1” - White)

4) Permanent Polyester Labels - For flat surfaces permanent polyester shall be used.

a) RHINO Label # 18482 (3/8” - White)

b) RHINO Label # 18483 (1/2” - White)

c) RHINO Label # 1734523 (1” - White)

5) Vinyl - For outdoor applications vinyl shall be used.

a) RHINO Label # 18443 3/8”-white)

b) RHINO Label # 18444 (1/2”-white)

c) RHINO Label # 18445 (3/4” - White)

6) Paper Tag - For magnifier label holders shall be used.

a) RHINO Label # 18111 (1/4”-White)

7) Heat Shrink Tube - shall be RHINO polyolefin tube with a 3:1 heat-shrink ratio

2.3.6 Identification & Labeling

A. Confirm specific labeling requirements with IHS administrator prior to cable installation and termination.

B. Pathways

1) Pathways shall be marked at each endpoint and at all intermediate pull or junction boxes. In the case of partitioned pathways (i.e. innerduct) each partition shall have a unique identifier.

2) Label pathways using the recommended identifiers shown below.

3) Pathway label shall be 1” Flexible Nylon RHINO adhesive labels. (# 1734525)

a) Pathway Label (conduit)

b) Pathway Label (cable tray)

C. Telecommunication Space

1) Labels shall be affixed at the entry to all telecommunications rooms and spaces (Includes entrance facilities, communication equipment rooms, communication equipment spaces and work areas)

2) RHINO Perm Poly adhesive labels (#1734523) shall be used for all

Telecommunications space labels

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3) Affix labels to exterior entrance door frames (handle side) so that the label is visible from the hallway and by those working in the room – coordinate with IHS administrator.

a) D. Backbone Cables (Fiber or Copper)

1) Backbone Cables are cables within a single building and shall be marked within 12” of each endpoint.

2) Any cable installed in conduit shall be labeled at all intermediate pull or junction box.

3) Label backbone cables with identifier shown below. Note: the far end backbone cable identifier would be reversed.

4) 1” RHINO Labels-Flexible Nylon adhesive labels (#1734525) shall be used for all communications cable labels.

5) Cable labels shall be affixed to cables – marking directly on the cable is not permitted.

a) E. Patch Panels

1) Patch panels shall be labeled with an identifier and all individual ports shall be labeled with an identifier. Patch panels shall be labeled on the left side of the patch panel with a horizontal label using a RHINO 3/8” Perm Poly (#18482)

2) Patch panels ports may be labeled with RHINO adhesive type labels as shown below.

RHINO ¼” Non-Adhesive Tag (#18111) White a) b)

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c) F. Fiber Enclosures

1) Fiber Enclosures shall be labeled with an identifier and all individual ports with an identifier. Both the front and rear ports shall be labeled. Fiber enclosures ports shall be labeled with RHINO 3/8’ perm poly tape (#18482) placed in the magnification label holders on front and rear of the enclosure. The Enclosures shall be labeled with

RHINO 3/8” Perm Poly tape placed on the upper left side of the enclosure.

2) Examples of fiber enclosure labeling is showed below. Note: MM for multi-mode fiber and SM for single mode fiber.

3) Note the magnification label holders are installed with the arrow up when door is open.

a) b)

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d) G. Campus Bone (fiber between buildings).

1) The fiber cables shall be labeled on both ends and shall show the near end and far end enclosures where the cable is terminated.

2) The cables shall be labeled with the 1” flex nylon tape (# 1734524).

a) H. Faceplates (Drop locations).

1) All faceplate labels shall indicate the horizontal link identifier for each cable that it houses.

2) For faceplates that used clear plastic cover strips a non-adhesive tag maybe used.

3) For faceplates without clear plastic cover strips, adhesive type labels shall be affixed to the faceplate – marking directly on the faceplates is not permitted.

4) RHINO Perm Poly adhesive type labels shall be used for all work station outlets.

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5) RHINO 3/8” Perm Poly (# 18482) shall be used on face plates with label holder.

Label shall be placed over white paper insert and clear cover shall then be installed.

6) RHINO 3/8” Clear Perm Poly (#18508) shall be used on face plates without label holders. (This Faceplate shall not be used for any new installations unless specifically called for) a) b)

c) I. Grounding and Bonding

1) The TMGB(s) (telecommunications main grounding busbar) or the TGB

(telecommunications grounding busbar) shall be labeled as defined in ANSI/TIA/EIA

606-A section 5.1.

2) The identifier shall be a RHINO 1” Perm Poly adhesive label (#1734523) affixed to the busbar.

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b) J. Racks/Cabinets

1) Each rack or cabinet shall be labeled on the upper left hand corner with the a Vertical label with 1” Perm Poly tape (#1734523) a) b)

2.