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ADDENDUM NO. 2

May 16, 2023

Police Department Relocation College of Coastal Georgia

CCGA-2310

This addendum is issued as part of the drawings and specifications prepared by Ramsay Sherrill Architects, dated February 28, 2023, and titled Police Department Relocation, College of Coastal Georgia, CCGA-2310.

I. QUESTIONS

A. Question: “On the demo schedule it shows note 3 and note 6 as removing suspended ceiling. Is there another ceiling other than ceiling grid in the areas with note 6 that needs to be removed?”

Answer: Note 3 indicates removing as much of the ceiling and grid as needed for new construction. Note 6 is indicates rooms where the entire ceiling system is removed for the entire room. Delete note 3 in the Office, F&LE Storage and Finishes Storage.

B. Question: “On sheet A6.2 detail 4 it says “One layer security mesh between gypsum board and metal studs on evidence room side. SEE NOTE 3.” There is not a note 3 provided on this sheet. Please provide.”

Answer: The note on detail 4/A6.2 should read “One layer security mesh between gypsum board and metal studs on evidence room side. See notes 3 and 4, sheet A6.1.”

C. Question: “On the finish schedule under room Room 115 it list Room 100. Is this meant to be Room 116? If so, what flooring mat/fin is be in Room 116?”

Answer: Yes, the room under 115 should read as room 116. LVT-1.

D. Question: “On sheet A2.1 LVT-2 is called on for Room 111 but LVT-2 is not listed in the finishes chart. Please advise.”

Answer: Delete all references to LVT-2, substitute LVT-1.

E. Question: “On Sheet A2.1 WB-2 is called out on the finished schedule but not listed on the finishes chart. Please advise.”

Answer: Delete all references to WB-2, substitute WB-1.

F. Question: “On Sheet A2.1 VCT-1 is called out on the finished schedule but not listed on finishes chart. Please advise.”

Answer: VCT-1 is listed in the specifications.

G. Question: “Panel MDB CKT – 1, the plans call for a 150 AMP breaker. The largest branch breaker for this style panel is a 125 AMP. Please advise.”

Answer: Using a 125A/3P breaker is acceptable.

H. Question: “Is the automatic transfer switch to compatible with other generators?”

Answer: Please provide an Automatic Transfer Switch by ASCO or Zenith. These will work with whatever brand generator is purchased in the future.

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I. Question: “Will the building be occupied while Panel D and the 45 KVA transformer are moved?”

Answer: Yes. This work will need to be performed on the weekends or after hours.

Coordinate scheduling of all work affecting building utilities with Paul Melchor. Provide a written request noting hours when the utility will be affected/down for approval prior to the work, at least one week in advance of the anticipated shut down.

J. Question: “What is the existing fire alarm system used in the building?”

Answer: The existing system is a Notifier NFW2-100 system. It appears the previous testing and certification was done by ASG (Associated Systems of Georgia) in Brunswick.

K. Question: “Is the rated shaft wall in Storage Custodial Supplies new or existing? If new, can you provide a detail on how to construct it?”

Answer: The shaft wall is not included in the scope of this project.

L. Question: “Can you confirm the owner will remove all loose items and fixed plywood shelving as discussed at the meeting?”

Answer: Yes. The Owner will remove all items currently stored in the Exterior Storage Rooms and F&LE Storage Rooms. The Owner will remove all items and the fixed wood shelving in the Finishes Room. Corridors in the project area will be cleared of loose items.

M. Question: “I do not see selections for VCT-1 nor LVT-2. Please advise.”

Answer: Please see previous items D and F above.

II. REVISIONS TO THE DRAWINGS

A. Sheet T1.1

1. Add Hazardous Material and Risk Category Notes.

B. Sheet D1.1, Demolition Plan:

1. Floor Plan: Delete note 3 in the Office, F&LE Storage and Finishes Storage.

2. General Notes: Add the following:

a. “E: All demolition work shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 241, 2019 Ed.”

b. “F: Comply with IFC section 3304.2: Combustible debris and waste material shall be removed from the building at the end of each shift of work.”

c. “G: Comply with NFPA 101 4.6.10.1: Buildings, or portions of buildings, shall be permitted to be occupied during construction, repair, alterations or additions only where required means of egress and required fire protection features are in place and continuously maintained for the portion occupied.”

d. “H: Comply with NFPA 101 9.6.1.5: Where a required fire alarm system is out of service for more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period, the authority having jurisdiction shall be notified, and the building shall be evacuated, or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all parties left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire alarm system has been returned to service.”

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C. Sheet LS1.1:

1. Applicable Codes: Add NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations, and Demolition Operations, Ed.2019.

2. Add Code Review Notes.

3. Revise Code Review to include Risk Category information.

4. Life Safety Plan:

a. Add note on accessible parking lot and accessible route.

b. Add 1-hour ratings at Secure Storage rooms 110 and 116.

c. Add 45-minute ratings to doors at Secure Storage rooms 110 and 116.

D. Sheet A1.1:

1. Floor Plan:

a. Revise the walls at Secure Storage 110 and 116 to be Type A, excluding the existing wall at Secure Storage 116.

2. General Notes: Add the following:

a. “I: Comply with IFC section 3304.2: Combustible debris and waste material shall be removed from the building at the end of each shift of work.”

b. “J: Comply with NFPA 101 4.6.10.1: Buildings, or portions of buildings, shall be permitted to be occupied during construction, repair, alterations or additions only where required means of egress and required fire protection features are in place and continuously maintained for the portion occupied.”

c. “K: Comply with NFPA 101 9.6.1.5: Where a required fire alarm system is out of service for more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period, the authority having jurisdiction shall be notified, and the building shall be evacuated, or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all parties left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire alarm system has been returned to service.”

E. Sheet A2.1:

1. Finish Schedule: Delete all references to WB-2 and LVT-2. Replace with WB-1 and LVT-1 respectively.

2. Finishes: Add the following: ”VCT-1 Vinyl Comp. Tile: See specifications.”

3. Door Schedule:

a. Doors 7 and 12: Add a 45-minute rating.

b. Add note 6 to the following doors: 7, 9 and 13. (Note that door 12 will not receive a card swipe/lock.)

F. Sheet A6.2:

1. Revise the note on detail 4/A6.2 to read “One layer security mesh between gypsum board and metal studs on evidence room side. See notes 3 and 4, sheet A6.1.”

III. CHANGES TO THE SPECIFICATIONS

A. Add Section 27 10 00 Structured Cabling to the Project Manual.

END OF ADDENDUM

Attachments: T1.1, LS1.1, D1.1, A1.1, A2.1, A6.2, Section 27 10 00

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SECTION 27 1000

STRUCTURED CABLING

PART 1 GENERAL

A. Communications system design requirements.

B. Communications pathways.

C. Copper cable and terminations.

D. Fiber optic cable and interconnecting devices.

E. Communications identification.

F. Telecommunications service entrance to building(s).

G. Cabling and pathways inside building(s).

H. Cabling and pathways connecting building(s).

I. Administration and Labeling

J. Testing

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 07 8400 - Firestopping.

B. Section 26 0526 - Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems: Electrical system grounding and bonding.

C. Section 26 0529 - Hangers and Supports

D. Section 26 0533.13 - Conduit for Electrical Systems.

E. Section 26 0536 - Cable Trays for Electrical Systems.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. NECA/BICSI 568 - Standard for Installing Building Telecommunications Cabling; National

Electrical Contractors Association 2006.

B. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition; National Fire Protection Association.

C. TIA-568-C.1 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard;

Telecommunications Industry Association; Rev C, 2009 (with Addenda; 2012).

D. TIA-568-C.2 - Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standards

Rev C, 2009 (with Addenda; 2014).

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E. TIA/EIA-568-B.3 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard - Part 3: Optical

Fiber Cabling Components Standard, and Addendum 1 - Additional Transmission Performance

Specifications for 50/125 um Optical Fiber Cables

F. TIA-569-D - Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces 2015d, with Addendum (2016).

G. TIA-606 - Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure 2017c.

H. TIA-606-B - Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure Rev B, 2012.

I. TIA-607-C - Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer

Premises 2015c, with Addendum (2017).

J. ANSI/J-STD-607 - Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for

Telecommunications; Rev A, 2002.

K. GTDM - State of Georgia Telecommunications Design Manual; latest edition.

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination:

1. Coordinate requirements for service entrance and entrance facilities with Communications

Service Provider.

2. Coordinate the work with other trades to avoid placement of other utilities or obstructions within the spaces dedicated for communications equipment.

3. Coordinate arrangement of communications equipment with the dimensions and clearance requirements of the actual equipment to be installed.

4. Notify the Design Professional of any conflicts with or deviations from the contract documents. Obtain direction before proceeding with work.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

2. Installation methods and instructions.

B. Shop Drawings: Show compliance with requirements on isometric schematic diagram of network layout, showing cable routings, telecommunication closets, rack and enclosure layouts and locations, service entrance, and grounding, prepared and approved by BICSI Registered

Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).

C. Shop Drawings shall also include outlet numbering and identifier assignments.

D. Manufacturer Qualifications.

E. Test Plan: Complete and detailed plan, with list of test equipment, procedures for inspection and testing, and intended test date; submit at least 60 days prior to intended test date.

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F. Field Test Reports.

G. Test results verifying that all equipment has been tested for compatibility as part of a structured cabling system.

H. Project Record Documents (shall be prepared and approved by a RCDD):

1. Provide copy of all approved submittals.

2. Provide full size as-built drawings (minimum "D" size).

3. As-built drawings shall accurately record location of service entrance conduit, termination backboards, outlet boxes, cable raceways, cable trays, pull boxes, and equipment racks electronically and on full size prints.

4. The LVLTC shall prepare 11"X17" as-built serving zone drawings for each

Telecommunications Room (TR). The drawings shall be laminated, framed and secured to the wall in the Main Equipment Room (MER) and Telecommunications Room (TR).

5. Provide copy of all test reports.

6. Copper cable records shall include the status of each copper pair. Optical fiber cable records shall include strand allocation, test results, and identification of media and protocol used.

7. Record actual locations of outlet boxes and distribution frames.

8. Show as-installed color coding, pair assignment, polarization, and cross-connect layout.

9. Identify distribution frames and equipment rooms by room number on contract drawings.

10. Provide three copies, complete and bound.

11. Provide copies of all manufacturer's warranties.

I. Operation and Maintenance Data: List of all components with part numbers, sources of supply, and operation and maintenance instructions; include copy of project record documents.

J. Other Required Project Information (To be provided prior to Pre-Final of the building, for each of the specified media):

1. Cable identification numbers.

2. Cable design makeup.

3. Cable lengths between splice points and terminations.

4. Exact routing of cable.

5. Strand count, mode of installed fiber, loss per splice in dB, and total amount of optical fibers installed.

6. Bonding and grounding.

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7. Location and description of all associated structures and obstructions.

8. Cable entrance locations and penetration details.

9. Terminal information, outlet numbering, and pair count information at each distribution frame.

10. Schematic drawings of riser.

11. Routing of cable and termination information.

12. Cable pair counts per connector block.

K. Manufacturer Qualifications: At least 3 years’ experience manufacturing products of the type specified.

L. Installer Qualifications:

1. The telecommunications installation contractor shall be licensed in the State of Georgia as a Low Voltage Licensed Telecommunications Contractor (LVLTC).

2. The Contractor shall provide an on-site, full-time Project Manager who will act as a single point of contact for all activities regarding this project.

3. The LVLTC Project Manager shall make on-site decisions regarding the scope of the work and any changes required by the work.

4. The Project Manager shall be on the job any time work is being performed or workers are present. The PM shall get written approval prior to committing.

5. The Project Manager shall be totally responsible for all aspects of the work.

6. The selected LVLTC shall be fully capable and experienced in the telecommunications distribution system to be installed.

7. The LVLTC shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience installing Structured

Cabling Systems and be a certified installer of the approved cable/component system solution.

8. The LVLTC shall have a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) on staff that will be ultimately responsible for the project. The credentials (current BICSI certification stamp) of the responsible RCDD shall be attached to the LVLTC's response for evaluation by the State.

9. A BICSI Certified installer shall be employed by the LVLTC and be on site as the installation manager.

10. The LVLTC shall provide a minimum of three (3) projects where similar work, both in scope and design, have been completed by the LVLTC within the last two (2) years.

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1.6 WARRANTY

A. The LVLTC shall furnish a warranty of products, applications and workmanship for fifteen (15) years from the date of acceptance by the State. All other products and workmanship shall carry warranties equal to or greater than the warranty from the date of acceptance by the State.

B. Materials and workmanship shall be fully guaranteed by the LVLTC for fifteen (15) years from the date of acceptance by the State. Defects which may occur, as the result of faulty materials or workmanship, within fifteen (15) years after installation and acceptance by the Owner shall be corrected by the LVLTC at no additional cost to the Owner.

C. The period of the LVLTC's warranty (ies) for any items herein are not exclusive remedies, and the Owner has recourse to any warranties of additional scope given by LVLTC to the Owner and all other remedies available at law or in equity.

D. The LVLTC shall pass along to the Owner any additional warranties offered by the manufacturers, at no additional costs to the Owner.

1.7 MANUFACTURERS

A. Cabling:

1. Superior Essex

2. General Cable

3. CommScope

4. Belden

5. Hitachi

6. Draka

7. Mohawk

8. Berk-Tek

B. Connectivity:

1. Panduit

2. Hubbell

3. Siemon

4. Ortronics

5. Leviton

6. Molex

7. CommScope

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8. Hellermann Tyton

C. Racks:

1. X-Mark

2. Chatsworth

3. Homaco

4. Great Lakes

5. Eaton Cooper B-Line

D. The system used shall be a certified systems solution comprised of the manufacturers listed above. Manufacturers offering their system solution using their cable and components shall be acceptable.

E. Provide a complete permanent system of cabling and pathways for telecommunications, including cables, conduits and wireways, pull wires, support structures, enclosures and cabinets, and outlets.

1. Comply with TIA-568 (SET) (cabling) and TIA-569-D (pathways), latest editions

(commercial standards).

2. Provide fixed cables and pathways that comply with NFPA 70 and TIA-607-C and are UL listed or third party independent testing laboratory certified.

3. Provide connection devices that are rated for operation under conditions of 32 to 140 degrees F at relative humidity of 0 to 95 percent, noncondensing.

4. In this project, the term plenum is defined as return air spaces above ceilings, inside ducts, under raised floors, and other air-handling spaces.

5. Comply with the latest adopted version of the GTDM.

F. Telecommunications cabling, jacks, patch panels, punch down blocks and other equipment shall be certified for Category 6 operation.

G. All UTP copper cables shall be terminated in rack mounted patch panels. There is no distinction between voice and data cables in a structured cabling system.

H. Products including, but not limited to, cabling, jacks, patch panels, and cabinets shall be consistent throughout the project. All equipment shall have been tested for compatibility as part of a structured cabling system.

I. Active equipment (handsets, hubs, switches, media converters, etc.) is not included in this contract unless otherwise noted.

J. Main Equipment Room (MER): Centrally located support structure for terminating backbone cables, functioning as point of presence to external service provider.

1. Locate main distribution frame as indicated on the drawings.

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2. Capacity: As required to terminate all cables required by design criteria plus minimum 25 percent spare space.

K. Telecommunications Rooms (TRs): Support structures for terminating horizontal cables that extend to telecommunications outlets.

1. Locate telecommunications rooms as indicated on the drawings.

L. Backbone Cabling: Cabling, pathways, and terminal hardware connecting telecommunications rooms (TRs) with the main equipment room (MER), wired in star topology with the MER at center hub of star.

M. Cabling to Outlets: Specified horizontal cabling, wired in star topology to distribution frame located at center hub of star; also referred to as "links".

N. Copper Horizontal Cable (defined as cable from the Work Area to the patch panel): TIA/EIA-

568 Category 6 solid conductor unshielded twisted pair (UTP), 24 AWG, 100 ohm; 4 individually twisted pairs; covered with blue jacket and complying with all relevant parts of and addenda to latest edition of TIA/EIA-568 and UL 444. Cables routed in conduit that goes below the slab shall be listed for wet locations. These cables must terminate directly in the data room and shall not be routed exposed in the building.

1.8 PATHWAYS

A. Conduit: Refer to Section 26 0534 for general conduit specifications regarding routing. This does not mean conduit shall be 1/2" in size; data conduits shall not be less than 1". provide pull cords in all conduit.

1. Conduit for horizontal cable distribution shall be minimum 1" trade size. This is considered conduit from the work area outlet, up and out of the wall over to the cable tray. Do not stub the conduit just out of the wall and then J hook over to the cable tray - this is unacceptable. Conduit must be routed to the nearest cable tray.

2. Provide insulated bushings at each end of all conduits.

3. All riser and entrance conduits shall be minimum 4" in diameter.

4. All conduits to receive fiber optic cable shall be provided with three 1-1/4" innerducts.

B. Cable Trays: As specified in Section 26 0536.

C. Sleeves: Minimum 4" threaded galvanized rigid steel conduit with plastic insulating bushing on each end.

D. Ladder Rack:

1. Shall be tubular side bar type nominally 3/8" thick by 1-1/2" high (minimum) with 1/2" x 1" welded rungs spaced 9" on center.

2. Shall be powder coated and black in color.

3. Shall include connecting and all other support hardware for a complete installation.

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4. Shall include equipment rack to runway mounting plates, wall angle support brackets, butt splice swivels, junction splice connections and grounding kits.

E. Vertical Ladder Rack:

1. Provide ladder rack as required for backbone cables passing vertically through TRs and/or

ERs.

2. Include connecting hardware and all other support hardware for a complete installation.

3. Provide with grounding lug to allow for bonding connection.

4. Shall be tubular side bar type nominally 3/8" thick by 1-1/2" high (minimum) with 1/2" x 1" welded rungs spaced 9" on center.

5. Shall be powder coated and black in color.

1.9 COPPER CABLE AND TERMINATIONS

A. Copper Backbone Cable: TIA/EIA-568 Category 6 solid conductor unshielded twisted pair

(UTP), 24 AWG, 100 ohm; 100 pairs formed into 25-pair binder groups; covered with gray thermoplastic jacket and complying with all relevant parts of and addenda to latest editions of

TIA/EIA-568 and ICEA S-90-661, and UL 444.

1. In locations other than in plenums, provide NFPA 70 type CMR riser-rated or type CMP plenum-rated cable, except as described below.

2. In plenums, provide NFPA 70 type CMP plenum-rated cable.

3. All cable routed under slab on grade shall be wet location listed for that condition. Cable shall transition to the type described above as soon as practicable upon penetrating the slab. The transition shall NOT be in a plenum.

4. Provide cable having conductors twisted at minimum rate of two per foot; actual length and frequency of twists at manufacturer's option.

5. Color code conductors in accordance with ICEA S-90-661.

B. Copper Horizontal Cable (defined as cable from the Work Area to the patch panel): TIA/EIA-

568 Category 6 solid conductor unshielded twisted pair (UTP), 24 AWG, 100 ohm; 4 individually twisted pairs; covered with blue jacket and complying with all relevant parts of and addenda to latest edition of TIA/EIA-568 and UL 444. Cables routed in conduit that goes below the slab shall be listed for wet locations. These cables must terminate directly in the data room and shall not be routed exposed in the building.

1. All cable shall be NFPA 70 type CMP plenum-rated, except as described below.

2. All cable routed under slab on grade shall be wet location listed for that condition. Cable shall transition to the type described above as soon as practicable upon penetrating the slab. The transition shall NOT be in a plenum.

3. Testing: Furnish factory reel tests.

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4. Cables shall be marked with the manufacturer's name, cable type/catalog number and the latest adopted NEC code compliance.

C. Copper Cable Terminations: Insulation displacement connection (IDC) type using appropriate tool.

D. Jacks and Connectors: Modular RJ-45, non-keyed, terminated with 110-style insulation displacement connectors (IDC); high impact thermoplastic housing; suitable for and complying with same standard as specified horizontal cable; UL 1863 listed.

1. Performance: 500 mating cycles.

2. Outlet Jacks: 4-pair, pre-wired to T568B configuration, with color-coded indications for

T568B configuration.

1.10 FIBER OPTIC CABLE AND INTERCONNECTING DEVICES

A. Fiber Optic Interconnecting Devices:

1. Connector Type: Type SC.

2. Connector Performance: 500 mating cycles, when tested in accordance with TIA-455-21.

3. Maximum Attenuation/Insertion Loss: 0.3 dB.

B. Single Mode Fiber Optic Backbone Cables:

1. See plans for required strand count.

2. Shall be NFPA 70 type OFNP nonconductive-plenum-rated.

3. Class IVa dispersion – un-shifted single mode optical fibers complying with ANSI/EIA/TIA-

492BAAA.

4. The zero dispersion wavelength shall be between 1300 nm and 1324 nm. The

ANSI/EIA/TIA-455-168 maximum value of the dispersion slope shall be no greater than

0.093 ps/km-nm2.

5. Dispersion measurements shall be made in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-455-169 or

ANSI/EIA/TIA-455-175.

6. The nominal mode field diameter shall be 8.7 um.

7. Maximum attenuation dB/Km @ 1310/1550 nm: 1.0/1.0.

8. The cutoff wavelength shall <1279 nm when measured in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-

455-170.

9. Shall be 900 um tight buffer.

10. Shall have 2.0 mm sub-unit diameter.

11. Shall be suitable for indoor installations.

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12. Strength members shall be all dielectric.

13. Shall incorporate secondary thermoplastic type buffer over each fiber.

14. Shall have individual fiber tube colors per ANSI/TIA/EIA-606A with an overall orange jacket.

15. Provide stiff central member with cables stranded around center.

16. Provide ripcord for overall jacket.

17. The operating temperature range shall be between -20 to 70 degrees centigrade.

18. Shall be factory certified per reel. The certification shall consist of instrument readings from an Optical OTDR noting dB loss per meter, fiber index of refraction and laser wave length. An OTDR test data sheet shall be provided with photograph of graphical output showing display, cable reflectometer trace and all settings.

C. Multimode Fiber Optic Backbone Cables:

1. See plans for required strand count.

2. Shall be NFPA 70 type OFNP nonconductive-plenum-rated.

3. Shall be graded-index optical fiber with nominal 50/125mm core/cladding diameter.

4. Primary coating diameter of 250um UV cured acrylate buffer material.

5. The fiber shall comply with ANSI/EIA/TIA-492AAAB.

6. Attenuation shall be measured in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-455-46, 53 or 61.

7. Information transmission capacity shall be measured in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-

455-51 or 30.

8. The measurements shall be performed at 23 degrees C +/- 5 degrees.

9. Maximum attenuation dB/Km @ 850/1300 nm: 3.25/1.0.

10. Bandwidth 200 MHz-km @ 850nm.

11. Bandwidth 800 MHz-km @ 1300nm.

12. Shall be 900 um tight buffer.

13. Shall be suitable for indoor installations.

14. Strength members shall be all dielectric.

15. Shall incorporate secondary thermoplastic type buffer over each fiber.

16. Shall have individual fiber tube colors per ANSI/TIA/EIA-606A and an overall orange jacket.

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17. Provide stiff central member with cables stranded around center.

18. Provide ripcord for overall jacket.

19. The operating temperature range shall be between -20 to 70 degrees centigrade.

20. Shall be factory certified per reel. The certification shall consist of instrument readings from an Optical OTDR noting dB loss per meter, fiber index of refraction and laser wave length. An OTDR test data sheet shall be provided with photograph of graphical output showing display, cable reflectometer trace and all settings.

21. Provide NFPA 70 type OFNP nonconductive-plenum-rated cable for all interior fiber optic cable.

D. Fiber Optic Adapters and Connectors: Duplex SC, push-on-push-off type, multimode adaptors with zirconia ceramic alignment sleeves; complying with relevant parts and addenda to latest edition of TIA/EIA-568 and with maximum attenuation of 0.3 dB at 1300 nm with less than 0.2 dB change after 500 mating cycles when tested in accordance with TIA-455-21.

1. The 568SC connectors shall meet TIA/EIA-604-3 standards.

2. The total optical attenuation through the cross-connect from any terminated optical fiber to any other terminated fiber shall not exceed 1.0 dB.

3. The connectors shall have a return loss greater than or equal to 20 dB for multimode fiber and greater than or equal to 26 dB for single mode fiber.

1.11 IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS

A. Comply with TIA-606.

B. Comply with TIA-606-B.

1.12 CROSS-CONNECTION EQUIPMENT

A. Connector Blocks for Category 5e and Up Cabling: Type 110 insulation displacement connectors; capacity sufficient for cables to be terminated plus 25 percent spare.

1. The connecting hardware block shall facilitate cross-connection and/or inter-connection using either approved cross-connect wire or patch cords.

2. Blocks shall be UL Verified.

3. Shall be TIA/EIA-568 Category 6 compliant.

4. Shall be made of flame-retardant thermoplastic.

5. Shall be 50, 100 or 300 pair sizes, as required for the actual cables being terminated.

6. Blocks shall include means to identify cables/services per TIA/EIA-606A.

7. Shall have connecting blocks used for either the termination of cross-connect (jumper) wire or patch cords. The connecting blocks shall be available in 3, 4 and 5 pair sizes. All

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connecting blocks shall have color-coded tip and ring designation markers and be of single piece construction.

8. Shall support wire sizes: Solid or 7-strand 22-26 AWG.

B. Patch Panels for Copper Cabling: Sized to fit EIA standard 19 inch wide equipment racks; 0.09 inch thick aluminum; cabling terminated on Type 110 insulation displacement connectors;

printed circuit board interface.

1. Jacks: Eight position non-keyed RJ-45, suitable for and complying with same standard as cable to be terminated; maximum 48 ports per standard width panel. No 24 port patch panels allowed.

a. Shall be modular type.

b. Shall be available in universal wiring schemes (Use T568B).

c. Housing shall be fire retardant UL 94VO rated thermoplastic and tin lead solder plated IDC.

d. Housing shall be fully encased to protect printed circuit board and IDC fields.

e. Modular jack contacts shall accept a minimum of 2500 plug insertions without degradation of electrical or mechanical performance.

f. Modular jack contacts shall be constructed of Beryllium copper.

g. Shall utilize a paired punch down sequence. Cable pairs and sheath shall be maintained up to the IDC.

h. Shall be compatible with single conductor, industry standard 110 type impact termination tools.

i. Shall include means to hold terminated wires in place.

j. Shall have an attached color-coded wiring label.

k. Shall be UL Verified and listed for TIA/EIA Category 6 electrical performance.

2. Shall accommodate 48 ports for each rack mount space. No high density port configurations allowed.

3. Panel circuit boards shall be fully enclosed front and rear for physical protection.

4. Capacity: Provide ports sufficient for cables to be terminated plus 25 percent spare.

5. Labels: Factory installed laminated plastic nameplates above each port (front and back), numbered consecutively; comply with TIA/EIA-606 using encoded identifiers.

6. Panels shall provide wiring identification and color code and maintain a paired punch down sequence that does not require the overlapping of cable pairs.

7. Panels shall be Category 6 compliant.

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8. Provide incoming cable strain relief and routing guides on back of panel.

C. Rack Mounted Patch Panels for Fiber Optic Cabling: Sized to fit EIA standard 19 inch wide equipment racks; 0.09 inch thick aluminum.

1. Adaptors: As specified above; maximum of 24 duplex adaptors per standard panel width.

2. Shall be available in 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 port configurations.

3. Labels: Factory installed laminated plastic nameplates above each port, numbered consecutively; comply with TIA/EIA-606 using encoded identifiers.

4. Provide incoming cable strain relief and routing guides on back of panel.

5. Provide rear cable management tray at least 8 inches deep with removable cover.

6. Provide dust covers for unused adaptors.

7. Provide for cross-connections or inter-connections.

8. Provide with front access design with hinged bulkhead plate. Front cover shall be removable.

9. Panels shall accommodate stackable splice trays, which manage up to 24 splices per tray.

1.13 ENCLOSURES

A. Backboards: Interior grade plywood without voids, 3/4 inch thick.

1. Size: 48 inches wide by 96 inches high.

2. Do not paint over UL label.

B. Equipment Racks and Cabinets: CEA-310 standard 19 inch wide component racks.

1. Floor Mounted Equipment Racks:

a. Shall be standard 84" in height.

b. Shall have a universal junction hole pattern.

c. Shall have #12-24 panel mounting holes.

d. Shall be capable of supporting a maximum load of 600 Lbs.

e. Shall be constructed of aluminum alloy.

f. Shall be finished with flat black powder coat paint.

g. Cable management units shall be black metal.

h. Provide with both vertical and horizontal cable management.

i. Shall be provided with grounding lug.

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1) Vertical cable management panels shall have front and rear channels, both with removable covers.

2) A horizontal manager shall be provided at the top of each rack, with a minimum height of 2 rack units each.

3) Horizontal cable management panels shall also have front and rear channels.

4) Provide horizontal managers above and below each patch panel, with a minimum height of 2 rack units each.

2. Wall Mounted Cabinets:

a. Shall be 48" high with 24 mounting spaces.

b. Shall be of lightweight, high strength steel construction.

c. Shall be provided with a 19" Equipment Grounding Bar (as per manufacturer's recommendations to comply with NEC).

d. Shall have a black powder coat finish.

e. Shall have a minimum 100 lb. loading capacity.

f. Shall be of 16 gauge welded steel construction.

g. Static weight capacity shall be 800 Lbs. minimum.

h. Shall have minimum 45 available rack units.

i. Plexi-glass window.

j. Removable vented side covers.

k. With 19" power strip.

l. With #10-32 x 5/8" screws for mounting equipment.

m. Integrated vertical cable management.

n. One horizontal wire management panel (minimum 3") above and below each piece of equipment.

o. Universal mounting rails with 10/32 AND 12/24 tapped holes.

p. 5/8" and 1/2" EIA standard hole pattern.

q. 19" Equipment Grounding Bar (as per manufacturer's recommendations to comply with NEC).

r. Black powder coat finish.

s. Knockouts in top and bottom for cable access.

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t. Both front and rear access shall be lockable.

C. Outlet Boxes: For flush mounting in walls; depth as required to accommodate cable manufacturer's recommended minimum conductor bend radius.

1. Size, Unless Otherwise Indicated: 4 inches square by 2-1/8 inches deep. Provide with single gang plaster ring.

2. Faceplates: Type 302 stainless steel, complying with system design standards and UL

514C.

a. Shall accept up to six jacks in a single gang configuration.

b. Jacks to be installed in wet or corrosive environments shall be installed in faceplates designated for that purpose.

3. Modular Furniture Adapter Plates:

a. Plates shall be made of high impact UL 94VO rated thermoplastic.

b. Plates shall be UL listed.

c. Plates shall snap into the modular furniture opening and be retained by integral latching tabs.

4. Multimedia Housings:

a. Outlet shall be capable of accommodating up to 12 cables, of any combination of media.

b. Outlet ports shall be located on the bottom when the outlet is mounted to a vertical surface.

c. Outlet base shall have mounting holes that will allow it to be mounted to a double-gang wall box.

d. Outlet shall be UL listed.

e. Outlets shall be made of high impact UL 94VO rated thermoplastic.

f. Outlet shall be field configurable for use with multiple cable types and shall have brackets for UTP, BNC, F, and RCA connectors, and small form factor optical fiber connectors.

5. All jacks shall be installed in faceplates.

6. Where different media is shown to terminate in the same location, provide in the same faceplate.

1.14 GROUNDING AND BONDING

A. Telecommunications Grounding Busbar (TGB):

1. Copper Ground Bar (Minimum 1/4"x4"x23")

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2. Provide with insulators and a support bracket for isolation.

3. Provide lugs for each bonding conductor and the telecommunications bonding backbone.

Terminals shall be solderless compression type, copper long barrel NEMA two bolt.

B. Ground Lugs:

1. Hardware (bolts), bonding connectors and clamps shall be silicone bronze.

2. The copper alloy lug shall be sized for connecting to the Telecommunications Main

Grounding Busbar (TMGB) with the Bonding Conductor (BC) and the Telecommunications

Bonding Backbone (TBB).

C. Rack Mounted Equipment Ground Bar:

1. Provide a 3/16"x3/4"x18-5/16" bar for attachment to the 19" mounting rails of equipment racks and cabinets.

2. Provide #6-32 silicon bronze screws, ground lugs and other mounting hardware to serve as a splice plate for attachment to multiple racks (if applicable).

1.15 ADMINISTRATION AND LABELING

A. Horizontal Cables: Self-adhesive, self-laminating, mechanically printed with a clear protective laminating over-wrap or mechanically printed heat shrink tubing.

B. Cable Trays: Minimum three inch square surface area tag, mechanically stamped. Acceptable tagging materials are copper, brass or 1/16 inch plastic.

C. Equipment Bonding Conductor: Self-adhesive, self-laminating, mechanically printed with a clear protective laminating over-wrap or mechanically printed heat shrink tubing.

D. Entrance Conduits: Minimum three inch square surface area tag, mechanically stamped. Acceptable tagging materials are copper, brass or 1/16 inch plastic.

E. Telecommunications Grounding Busbar (TGB): Minimum three inch square surface area tag, mechanically stamped. Acceptable tagging materials are copper, brass or 1/16 inch plastic.

F. Equipment Racks and Cabinets: Nameplates shall be white with black core laminated phenolic nameplates with 3/8 inch lettering etched through the outer covering.

G. UTP Patch Panels: Nameplates shall be white with black core laminated phenolic nameplates with 3/8 inch lettering etched through the outer covering.

H. Pull Boxes: Provide 3/4" black stenciled letters on a painted orange rectangular background.

I. Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar (TMGB): Minimum three inch square surface area tag, mechanically stamped. Acceptable tagging materials are copper, brass or 1/16 inch plastic.

J. Work Area Outlets: White 3/8" self-adhesive Mylar tape with 1/4" black, mechanically produced lettering.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

2.1 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

A. Comply with latest editions and addenda of TIA-568 (SET) (cabling), TIA-569-D (pathways), TIA-607-C (grounding and bonding), NECA/BICSI 568, NFPA 70, and SYSTEM DESIGN as specified in PART 2.

B. Comply with Communication Service Provider requirements.

C. Grounding and Bonding: Perform in accordance with TIA-607-C and NFPA 70.

D. The Licensed Low Voltage Telecommunications Contractor (LVLTC) shall install work in accordance with the BICSI Cabling Installation Manual and the latest GTDM.

2.2 BACKBOARDS

A. Install backboards 6" above finished floor to 8'-6" above finished floor.

B. Attach plywood to the wall with 1/4 inch toggle bolts.

C. Coat frame and backboard with two coats of white enamel paint with fire retardant additive.

D. Provide on all walls of Telecommunications Rooms (TRs) and Main Equipment Room (MER).

E. Install distribution rings for the cross-connect fields above all wall mounted blocks. Provide two rings per vertical row of blocks. Mount rings with two hex head screws per ring.

2.3 INSTALLATION OF PATHWAYS

A. Install pathways with the following minimum clearances:

1. 48 inches from motors, generators, frequency converters, transformers, x-ray equipment, and uninterruptible power systems.

2. 12 inches from power conduits and cables and panelboards.

3. 5 inches from fluorescent and high frequency lighting fixtures.

4. 6 inches from flues, hot water pipes, and steam pipes.

B. Conduit:

1. Do not install more than 2 (two) 90 degree bends in a single horizontal cable run.

2. Runs exceeding 100 feet or 180 degrees total bends shall be broken with suitable sized pull boxes. Pull boxes shall not be located at bends.

3. Factory made large radius sweeps shall be used for 1" trade size and larger.

4. Conduit for horizontal cables shall extend to within 1 inch of top edge of cable tray.

5. Conduit runs to work areas shall serve no more than one Work Area Outlet (WAO).

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6. Leave pull cords in place where cables are not initially installed.

7. Conceal conduit under floor slabs and within finished walls, ceilings, and floors except where specifically indicated to be exposed.

a. Conduit may remain exposed to view in mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, and telecommunications rooms.

b. Treat conduit in crawl spaces and under floor slabs as if exposed to view.

c. Where exposed to view, install parallel with or at right angles to ceilings, walls, and structural members.

d. Under floor slabs, locate conduit at 12 inches, minimum, below vapor retarder; seal penetrations of vapor retarder around conduit.

C. Sleeves:

1. For horizontal cable distribution, provide 4-inch conduit sleeves from the MER and each

TR into the adjacent corridor above the room entrance door and to any other adjacent high cable count entry point.

2. Provide a minimum four 4" sleeves at each location described above.

3. Attach cored sleeves on each side of the floor/wall using 1.25" support struts and the appropriate conduit clamps to support the sleeves.

4. Cored sleeves shall extend a minimum of 3-inches AFF and 3-inches below the poured concrete structure.

5. Cored holes shall be sealed as a barrier to prevent smoke and water infiltration between the cored hole and the conduit.

6. Place vertical ladder rack on the wall below or above all sleeves from the floor to the ceiling above.

D. Ladder Rack:

1. Provide in all TRs and MER to support cables not on racks.

2. Shall be installed on all walls around the perimeter of TRs and MER.

3. Shall be mounted to the plywood backboard at 7'-0" AFF and attached to the top of all equipment racks in the space.

4. Support at three foot intervals from either the ceiling, walls, floor, or rack/cabinet.

5. Cable radius drops (waterfalls) shall be attached to the ladder rack stringers or rungs to facilitate cable entering and exiting the runway while protecting the physical properties of the cable.

6. Cables shall be secured to the runway using reusable cable ties to arrange cable in logical bundles.

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E. Vertical Ladder Rack:

1. Install on plywood backboard and/or wall above/below all sleeves from the floor to ceiling above.

2. Stand-offs shall be installed as necessary to support the required ladder rack.

3. The anchoring system provided shall be suitable for the type of wall and the weight to be supported by the ladder rack.

F. Grounding and Bonding: Perform in accordance with ANSI/J-STD-607 and NFPA 70.

2.4 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND CABLING

A. Cabling:

1. Do not bend cable at radius less than manufacturer's recommended bend radius; for unshielded twisted pair (horizontal) use bend radius of not less than 4 times cable diameter.

2. Do not over-cinch or crush cables.

3. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended cable pull tension.

4. Cables shall not be bound tightly by plastic straps in a manner that distorts cables or jackets. Use VELCRO ties only - no cable ties allowed.

5. Install in accordance with the BICSI Installation Manual.

B. Service Loops (Slack or Excess Length): Provide the following minimum extra length of cable, looped neatly:

1. At Distribution Frames: 180 inches.

2. At Outlets - Copper: 12 inches.

3. At Outlets - Optical Fiber: 39 inches.

C. Copper Backbone Cabling:

1. Cable bend radius shall be maintained to at least 10 times the diameter of the cable.

2. Cable feeder guides shall be used between the cable reel and the conduit.

3. Cable shall be inspected for sheath defects as it is spooled off of the reel. Pulling operation shall be stopped if a defect or any other irregularity is found. Spool cable off from the top of the reel.

4. Use a line tension meter during cable pull to provide accurate measurement of the force exerted on cable. The meter shall have controls to disengage the cable puller if an overload condition occurs.

5. Ground and bond all cable shields per the NEC and TIA/EIA-607.

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6. All installed pairs shall be terminated on both ends.

D. Copper Horizontal Cabling:

1. Maintain cable geometry; do not untwist more than 1/2 inch from point of termination.

2. Jacks shall be installed such that cables terminated to the jacks maintain a minimum bend radius of at least 4 times the cable diameter.

3. Cables shall be terminated on jacks such that there is no tension on the conductors in the termination contacts.

4. Provide one cable per jack. No sharing of pairs is allowed.

5. All horizontal UTP cables shall be terminated in patch panels.

6. All horizontal UTP cables concealed in walls or soffits shall be installed in metal conduits.

7. All horizontal UTP cables shall be installed in wire management systems consisting of conduit and/or cable tray continuous from the work area outlet to the TR or MER.

8. Maximum installed horizontal UTP cable length shall not exceed 250 feet.

9. For 4-pair cables in conduit, do not exceed 25 pounds pull tension.

10. Copper Cabling Not in Conduit: Use only type CMP plenum-rated cable as specified.

11. Maintain the following clearances from EMI sources:

a. Power - 12 inches

b. Fluorescent Lights - 12 inches

c. Transformers - 36 inches

E. Fiber Optic Backbone Cabling:

1. Prepare for pulling by cutting outer jacket for 10 inches from end, leaving strength members exposed. Twist strength members together and attach to pulling eye.

2. Support vertical cable at intervals as recommended by manufacturer.

3. No fiber optic cable splices are allowed. All fiber strands shall be terminated using connectors specified herein.

4. All fiber optic cables shall be installed in plenum rated innerduct. All innerducts shall be in metal conduits.

5. A pulling lubricant which is compatible with the low density sheath may be used to minimize friction of the optical fiber cable within the innerduct walls.

6. If mechanical or electrical winching devices are used to pull the cable, the cable tension shall be monitored with a commercial dynamometer or load-cell to ensure that the manufacturer's pulling specifications are not exceeded.

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7. Use kellum type pulling grips and swivel designed for fiber optic cable pulling.

8. Pulling wheels shall be used when pulling around sharp corners in conduits.

9. The cable jacket shall not be cut or damaged in any way that would expose fiber strands inside.

10. Vertical runs shall be pulled from the top down. Tension shall be relieved for cables which are to continue to the next floor by looping the cable (two feet diameter) on each floor on the backboards with cable ties.

11. Install buffered tubing (from fan-out kit) over the fiber, secure the buffered tubing to the splice tray, run the fan-out tubing up into the fiber enclosure, and install the connectors.

12. Provide maximum length of excess fan-out cable for termination.

13. Neatly tie all cables in loose bundles as they enter the fiber optic patch panel.

14. Install fiber cables paired 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 top down in fiber optic patch panels.

15. Where fiber optic cables pass vertically through slots and sleeves, secure the cable every

18" to the vertical ladder rack.

16. Fiber optic cables shall be labeled per TIA/EIA-606A standards.

17. Connectors shall be installed according to manufacturer's instructions and properly mounted in plates, frames, housings or other appropriate mounting device.

18. Fibers shall be terminated such that…