Attachment_6 _270000-TelecommunicationWiringSystems-20140507.pdf

USDA Forest Service Project Specifications

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SECTION 27 00 00

TELECOMMUNICATIONS WIRING SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. Any drawings or general provisions of the Solicitation or Contract, including General and

Supplementary sections.

B. Solicitation Section for Electrical or the following electrical specifications

1. 26 00 10 General Technical Provisions

2. 26 00 50 Basic Methods and Materials

3. 26 09 13 Advanced Meter system

C. Refer to the end of this section for common abbreviations, acronyms, or definitions used in this solicitation.

1.02 GENERAL

A. The scope of work includes the supply and install of a complete and functional building communications system for a connection of Advanced Metering System to existing building Local Area network for data and phone applications.

1. Install all components, accessories, or appurtenances and perform cable testing to assure a fully operational copper cabling system for network data system and voice connections.

2. Provide full telecommunications connectivity from existing patch panel the ER (main equipment room or TR room location) to the AMS (Advanced Meter System) panel location.

3. The basic connections shall include three CAT6 data jacks next to AMS panel and homeruns of three CAT 6 cables in steel conduit to the buildings ER patch panel location.

4. Additional network wiring may include shielded twisted pair (STP) cable in EMT conduit from a main meter 7550 to a sub meter 6200 for interconnection of these two meters.

B. Obtain any required permits or licenses from the State, County, or local officials prior to beginning work.

1. Post electrical inspection report for the work in the ER after acceptance and signature of electrical work by the by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

2. Provide copies of the final inspection to the COR prior to final acceptance.

1.03 SUMMARY OF WORK:

A. Examine construction documents to determine the extent of the telecommunications wiring work.

B. The work consists of:

1. Installation of three CAT 6 data jacks at ACS panel and three home runs of CAT 6 cable to Patch panel in IT room.

2. Addition of a Patch Panel in ER or TR spaces, if existing patch panel does not have spaces for three additional CAT 6 data jacks

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3. Steel conduit, to carry cabling throughout the building

4. Installation of STP Shielded Twisted Pair cable in EMT steel conduit between main meter 7550 and submeters 6200.

5. Grounding systems in ER and TR rooms and in wire ways, cable trays and basket trays.

6. Horizontal cable distribution system.

7. Any splicing materials, frames, cable supports, terminating blocks and other wire devices or consumables necessary to provide fully operational telecommunications infrastructure.

8. ACS Data Outlets – Termination points at ACS panel.

a. Data outlets will consist of steel outlet mounting boxes, (Category 6) jacks, and cover mounting plates

9. Providing both copper CAT 6 patch cables in rack mounted patch panels and at ACS panels as described below.

10. System testing

a. Conduct cabling infrastructure performance tests and provide required documentation upon completion of work including, but not limited to: System testing results and report, documentation, Identification Numbering Plan and

Report (labeling for system components and cables), As-built drawings in CAD format (compatible with AutoCAD 2004 or newer), and O&M manuals for the system and its equipment.

C. Upon completion of the telecommunications systems installation, demonstrate that the system will provide the following:

1. A functional and fully operating system for telecommunications services including telephone, data network for connection of AMS panel and phone connections.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit qualifications and certification of installing contractor and key employees.

B. Submit four (4) copies of shop drawings and product information of all products listed in

Part 2 Products of this section in accordance with the Sections 260010 and Division 1

Sections.

1. Product submittals shall include: Provide Manufacturers Original PDF catalog cut sheets in addition to hard copy for the materials incorporated into project with the specific product identified on each cut sheet by an arrow. Provide any data, which substantiates that materials or products meet the contract standards or the acceptable standard product. Provide any available installation instructions.

2. Submit pre-construction shop drawings (floor plan data showing all wiring routing and data outlet numbering for review and approval prior to incorporation into project.

This information shall be provided in 24” x 36” paper drawings and on CD-ROM in

CAD format (compatible with AutoCAD 2004 or newer).

C. See Part 3 Execution for the final documentation submittals required for the project.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. A single manufactures product shall be provided for horizontal cable wiring, fiber optic cable and connectors for all systems.

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B. The extended manufactures warranty shall cover both copper and fiber optics cable installations. See extended warranty below.

C. The Contractor shall maintain current status with the warranting manufacturer, including all training requirements, for the duration of the Cable Infrastructure Project. The Contractor shall staff each installation crew with a minimum of 50% trained personnel, in accordance with their manufacturer/warranty contract agreement, to support the 25-Year System

Warranty requirements.

D. Manufacturers must be firms regularly engaged in the manufacture of telecommunication wiring products of types, sizes, and characteristics required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 5 years and be capable of warranting these products for twenty five years.

E. Installer's Qualifications must include equipment manufacturers (copper cable) certification for product installation and at least 5 years of successful installation experience with projects utilizing telecommunication-wiring work similar to that required for this project.

F. Personnel must be certified to install all wiring, terminations, and equipment, CAT 6 (or better). Certification from BICSI level TE-350 or equivalent manufactures certification for installation work is the acceptable standard.

1.06 EXTENDED PRODUCT WARRANTY:

A. At completion of the installation and testing and acceptance by a manufacturers certified installer, provide a manufacturer's extended product, labor and materials warranty of at least a 25 years’ assurance of compliant performance with any current or future application based on latest revision of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 for the backbone and horizontal copper cable system infrastructure.

B. After installation, the Contractor shall submit all documentation to support the warranty in accordance with the manufacturer’s warranty requirements, including test results, and to apply for said warranty on behalf of the customer. The system warranty will cover the components and labor associated with the repair/replacement of any failed link as a result of a defective product when a valid warranty claim is submitted within the warranty period.

1.07 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Table 7.1: Codes and Standards

REFERRED TO AS DOCUMENT TITLE

ANSI/TIA/EIA-

568C.1

Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard, (Feb 2009)

ANSI/TIA/EIA-

568B.2

Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 2: Balanced

Twisted-Pair Cabling Components (May 2001)

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.2-1, Addendum 1, Transmission Performance

Specifications for 4-Pair 100 Ω CAT6 cabling (June 2002)

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.2-2, Addendum 2, Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling

Components (December 2001)

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.2-3, ,Addendum 3, Additional Considerations for

Insertion Loss & Return Loss Pass/Fail Determination (March 2002)

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.2-4, , Addendum 4, Solder less Connection Reliability

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A. Table 7.1: Codes and Standards

REFERRED TO AS DOCUMENT TITLE

Requirements for Copper Connecting Hardware, (June 2002)

ANSI/TIA-568-B.2-5, Addendum 5, Corrections to TIA/EIA-568-B.2 (Jan

2003)

ANSI/TIA-568-B.2-6, Addendum 6, Category 6 Related Component Test

Procedures (Dec 2003)

ANSI/TIA-568-B.2-7, Addendum 7, Reliability Requirements for Connecting

Hardware Used in Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling (Feb 2008)

ANSI/TIA-568-B.2-9, Addendum 9, Additional Category 6 Balance

Requirements and Measurement Procedures (Feb 2007)

ANSI/TIA/EIA-

568C.3

Optical Fiber Cable Components Standard (June 2008)

EIA/TIA-569-B Commercial Building Standard for Telecomm Pathways & Spaces (October

2004)

ANSI/TIA/EIA/606-

A

Administration Standard for the Telecomm Infrastructure of Commercial

Buildings (May 2002) Revision of TIA/EIA/606

ANSI J-STD-607-A Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for

Telecommunications (October 2002)

ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-

B

Standard Test Procedure for Fiber Optic Fibers, Cables, Transducers, Sensors, Connecting and Terminating Devices, and other Fiber Optic Components

(October 1998)

ANSI/TIA/EIA 758-

A

Customer Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard (2004)

ANSI/TIA/EIA 598B Optical Fiber Cable Color Code (December 2001)

BICSI TDM Building Industry Consulting Service International Telecommunications

Distribution Methods Manual, latest Edition.

IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

ISO/IEC 8802-3 ANSI/IEEE 802.3 series of standards

ISO/IEC 11801 Class E

ICEA S-102-700 Category 6

NEC National Electric Code,2005, Articles 310, 645,725, 800

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NESC National Electric Safety Code, latest version

NEMA VE-1 National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Metal Cable Tray Standards, NEMA VE2 National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Cable Tray Installation

Guidelines, 2006

UL 83 Thermoplastic-insulated Wires and Cables Standard

UL 468A Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors

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A. Table 7.1: Codes and Standards

REFERRED TO AS DOCUMENT TITLE

UL 910 Test Methods for Fire and Smoke Characteristics of Cables Used in Air

Handling Spaces (Plenums)

1.08 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The government will provide electronic version drawings of construction contract drawings to contractor for preparing the as-built drawings of the complete telecommunications systems.

B. The government will furnish the following equipment in existing data racks installed in the

ER or TR locations:

1. Patch panels in IT room to install new CAT 6 RJ-45 jacks.

1.09 DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Provide all materials on job site in original factory containers.

B. Keep all materials dry, protect from weather.

1.10 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate the pathway locations and the installation of telecommunications raceway, wiring, and equipment with other trades.

B. Give way to other mechanical systems that required defined slopes.

2. PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. The cable chosen for project shall be from one manufacturer for the entire project. Use a single manufacturer and the same product where two or more units of the same class or equipment are required.

B. The manufacturers listed below are pre-approved companies for CAT 6 data cable only offering telecommunication wiring products which may be incorporated in the work. This list is not all-inclusive and contractor may substitute another manufacturer after submitting data showing materials or products meet or exceed this specification’s requirements. All materials specified below of any manufacturers specific make and model numbers are to be read “or approved equal”

1. Tyco Electronics AMP NETCONNECT

2. Ortronics

3. Leviton

4. Berk-Tek Company

5. General Cable Company,

2.02 CATEGORY 6, SLIM LINE, UNSHIELDED PATCH CABLE ASSEMBLIES

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A. Description Provide CAT 6 patch cables at the following locations

Locations Quantity Reqd. Length

IT Room patch panel 1 per jack terminated 6’ to 10’ coordinate with final patch panel locations

AMS PanelRJ-45 Jack Locations 1 per jack terminated 6’

B. CAT 6 cable construction:

1. Cable - Unshielded, 24 AWG, 4-pair, stranded, 100 Ohm, Category 6, CMR

2. Category 6, unshielded patch cable assemblies shall be constructed using modular plugs with 50μm gold-plated contacts, and shall be wired to the T568B wiring pattern.

3. Provide Category 6 unshielded, slim line patch cable assemblies that meet or exceed channel specifications of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C Category 6 and ISO/IEC 11801:2002

Class E.

4. The Category 6 U/UTP System shall with all of the performance requirements for current and proposed applications such as Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-Tx), 10/100BASE-Tx, token ring, 155 Mbps ATM, 100 Mbps TP-PMD, ISDN, analog and digital video, analog and digital voice (VoIP).

5. Cable assemblies shall utilize jacketed cable and integrated, clear, "snag less" connector boots. Cable assemblies shall be constructed of stranded conductors. Cable shall meet all the requirements of TIA 568-C.

6. Provide all-in-one plug/boot design for connections to patch panels with minimum interjack distance. Boots that are wider than front width dimension are not acceptable.

7. Provide Category 6 unshielded, slim line patch cable assemblies designed to easily fit into spaces which are spaced constrained.

8. Boots must be molded into the connector, and not be wider that the jack. Slip over jackets will not be allowed.

C. The cables shall be available in the following colors:

1. Black, gray, blue, green, red, white, yellow, orange or violet]

2. For workstations and equipment provide color shall be blue and white.

3. Cable color shall match jack color.

D. The patch cables shall be available in the following lengths in any of the nine colors listed above

1. 1 – 10 Ft 1ft increment

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E. Cable assemblies shall be AMP NETCONNECT part number [1933116-X, 1933117-X, 1933118-X, 1933119-X, 1933120-X, 1933121-X,1933122-X, F. 933123-X, 1933124-X (X denotes length, see part number table for details)]. Or approved equal

2.03 CATEGORY 6 110 RJ-45 CONNECT MODULAR JACKS

A. Provide each jack with strain relief cover

B. Description

1. Category 6 SL Series 110 RJ-45 Connect Modular Jacks shall exceed TIA/EIA-568-

B.2-1 and ISO/IEC 11801 requirements for Category 6/Class E component performance. The jack Category 6 System shall comply with all of the performance requirements for current and proposed applications such as Gigabit Ethernet

(1000BASE-TX), 10 and 100BASE-TX, token ring, 155 Mbps ATM, 100 Mbps TP-

PMD, ISDN, analog and digital video, and analog and digital voice (VoIP).

2. AMP NETCONNECT Category 6 SL Series 110 Connect Modular Jacks have a slim profile and are compatible with SL Series and 110Connect faceplates. Universal wiring labels permit termination to either T568A or T568B wiring patterns. The modular jacks are available with and without integral dust covers and in a shielded version as well. Cables may be dressed at either 180° (rear) or 90° (either side) for added flexibility; shielded Modular Jacks have special shields to support this option.

Patented bend-limiting strain relief may also be used to reduce stress on cable at point of termination and is included with each unshielded Modular Jack.

3. Modular jacks shall be unkeyed, unshielded, 4-pair, RJ-45, and shall fit in a .790" X

.582" opening. Modular jacks shall terminate using 110-style pc board connectors, color-coded for both T568A and wiring. Each modular jack shall be wired to T568 A.

The 110-style insulation displacement connectors shall be capable of terminating 22-

24 AWG solid or 24 AWG stranded conductors.

4. The insulation displacement contacts shall be paired, with additional space between pairs, to improve crosstalk performance. Modular jacks shall utilize a secondary PC board, separate from the signal path, for crosstalk compensation. Each modular jack shall meet the TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1, Category 6 performance standards and the requirements listed in the following table.

5. Jacks shall be available in the following colors [almond, black, white, gray, orange, blue, red, yellow, green, violet, or electrical ivory].

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6. Jacks in patch panels and at work stations shall be same color code as cable, normally blue and white on both ends of cable. The cables and jacks shall be of the same color.

7. Jacks shall be terminated with a non impact compression tool that terminates and cuts all 8 conductors with one action. Impact termination devices are not acceptable.

8. Modular Jacks shall be compatible with AMP NETCONNECT SL Series

Termination Tool part number 1725150-1.

9. Each modular jack shall be provided with a bend-limiting strain relief. The strain relief shall provide cylindrical support to limit the bend radius at the point of termination. [Each jack shall incorporate an integral, hinged dust cover]. Modular jacks shall be UL Listed under file number E81956.

10. Performance

11.

12.

C. Technical Specifications

1. Materials

2. Modular Jack Housing – Polyphenylene oxide, 94V-0 rated

a. 110 Connecting Blocks – Polycarbonate, 94V-0 rated

b. Contacts – Beryllium copper, plated with 1.27μm [50μin] thick gold in localized area and 3.81μm [150μin] minimum thick matte tin in solder area over

1.27 μm [50 μin] minimum thick nickel under plate Insulation Displacement

Contacts – Phosphorous bronze, plated with 3.81μm [150μin] minimum thick matte tin-lead over 1.27μm [50μin] minimum thick nickel under plate Integral

Dust Cover – Polycarbonate

c. Shield – Copper zinc alloy 260, pre-plated with bright nickel Strain Relief –

Polycarbonate

3. Electrical Characteristics

a. Modular Jack – 750 mating cycles Voltage – 150VAC max.

b. 110 Contacts – 200 terminations Operating Temperature – -40° – 70°C (-40° –

158°F)

c. Voltage – 150VAC max.

d. Operating Temperature – -40° – 70°C (-40° – 158°F)

4. Pull Force – 20lbs (89N)

5. Strain Relief – 1 per bag

6. Approvals

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a. UL Listed, file number E81956, CSA

7. Single Panel Cutout Suggested Flush Mount Panel Application Cutout

D. Modular jacks shall be AMP NETCONNECT part number [1375055-X, 1375187-X, 1375188-1 or 1479552-1 (X denotes color, or approved equal

2.04 NON IMPACT CAT6 RJ-45 JACK TERMINATION TOOL

A. Install all RJ-45 Jack connections with a Termination Tool that terminates and cuts all 8 conductors of AMP NETCONNECT jacks

B. The tool requires fewer repetitions and less pressure, reducing hand fatigue. Today's high-speed copper cabling is more tightly twisted, making it difficult to lace conductors while maintaining the pair-twist required by

TIA and ISO standards. Inconsistencies in the termination process can contribute to overall system degradation.

C. The compression tool shall have an integrated lacing fixture which maintains pair-twist right up to termination, allowing consistent terminations every time for better network performance.

D. The termination tool and jacks shall allow easily lace the wires, depress the handle, seat each wire in its proper location, and cut them to length with one operation

E. Provide the non impact AMP NETCONNECT SL Series Termination Tool (p/n: 1725150-

1). Or approved equal

2.05 RJ-45 CAT 6 JACK FACEPLATES

A. Description

1. AMP NETCONNECT standard faceplates from Tyco

Electronics accept shielded and unshielded 110Connect and

SL Series modular jacks,

2. MT-RJ work area outlet jacks, and SL Series multimedia jacks and inserts. AMP NETCONNECT standard faceplates are standard NEMA sizes and are available in single gang (4 and 6-Port) and double gang (4, 6 and 12-Port) sizes.

3. Single gang faceplates feature a non-texture surface on top edges to accommodate self-adhesive labels and patented

"invisible" icon holes. Both single gang and double gang faceplates feature "leveling" screw holes which allow the faceplate to be adjusted for better placement over outlet boxes. Available colors include: almond, black, white, gray and electrical ivory.

4. Provide blank covers for any ports not used.

5. Covers shall be provided with machine made jack numbers with a clear plastic captive cover.

B. Specification

1. Work area outlets shall be constructed utilizing 110Connect [single or double] gang

[4-, staggered 4- or 6-port (for single gang) or 4-, 6- or 12-port (for double gang)] faceplates, colored [almond, black, white, gray, electrical ivory].

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2. The 110Connect faceplates shall contain [define labeling/icon requirements and part numbers]. The 110Connect faceplates shall be AMP NETCONNECT part number(s)

[83935-X, 83936-X, 557505-X, 557691-X, 558055-X or 558088-X]. Or approved equal

2.06 CATEGORY 6 RJ-45 STANDARD SL SERIES 110CONNECT PATCH PANELS

[Patch panels are not required for this project if existing panel has 3 spare jack spaces.]

A. Provide one patch panel if existing patch panels does not have 3 spare jack spaces.

B. Category 6 RJ-45 Standard SL Series Patch Panels shall exceed TIA/EIA-568-B and

ISO/IEC 11801 requirements for Category 6/Class E component performance. The panel and connector Category 6 System shall comply with all of the performance requirements for current and proposed applications such as Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-TX), 10 and

100BASE-TX, token ring, 155 Mbps ATM, 100 Mbps TP-PMD, ISDN, analog and digital video and analog and digital voice (VoIP).

C. Category 6 SL Series Patch Panels shall be available in 48- Port, loaded and unloaded versions. Universal wiring labels permit field installation to either T568A wiring, while simplifying ordering and inventorying. The "6-pack" modules accept 9mm and 12mm labels (included) as well as color-coded icons. Each “6-pack” module comes loaded or unloaded (for 24-, 48- and 96-Port versions) with six individual Category 6 Jacks (shipped bagged for unloaded versions), enabling each port to be individually replaced if necessary.

This design allows for even and repeatable performance testing for each port. Unloaded versions allow installers to make use of the AMP NETCONNECT SL Series Termination

Tool (P/N: 1725150-1) for even greater performance standardization and repeatability.

D. Category 6 patch panels shall be 48-Port, wired to T568A, and shall accept RJ-45, 8-

Position modular plugs.

E. Patch panels shall be configured as 6-port modules with individually replaceable jacks. The front of each module shall be capable of accepting 9mm to 12mm labels. Each port shall be capable of accepting an icon to indicate its function. Patch panels shall terminate the building cabling on 110-style insulation displacement connectors. [Patch panels shall be supplied unloaded with jacks bagged separately, for termination using AMP

NETCONNECT SL Series Termination Tool (p/n: 1725150-1).] The installed system shall comply with the Category 6 performance characteristics listed in the following table.

F. Jack colors in patch panels shall match cable color normally blue and white and jack colors at work station jack locations.

G. Cables to jacks shall be located for each work station next to each other from work stations in patch panels.

H. Patch panel shall have machine made labels to correspond to jack locations.

I. Cable terminations at patch panels shall also have same label 6 inches from terminations.

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J. Worst-Case Performance Characteristics (exceed EIA/TIA and ISO/IEC Category 6/Class

E requirements)

1.

2.

K. Patch panels shall be UL Listed under file number E81956. Patch panels shall be AMP

NETCONNECT part number [1375013-1, 1375014-X, 1375015-X or 1375016-X (X denotes packaging, see table for details)]. Or approved equal

L. Category 6 Standard SL Series Patch Panels

1. Description Height Width Part Numbers

a. 48-Port 2U 19.0 inch 1375015-X

b. -X denotes packaging: -1 = loaded, -2 = unloaded, jacks bagged

2.07 CATEGORY 6 UTP CABLE

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M. Description

1. Category 6 cables shall exceed TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 Category 6 and ISO/IEC 11801

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10/100BASE-Tx, token ring, 155 Mbps ATM, 100 Mbps TP-PMD, ISDN, analog and digital video and analog and digital voice (VoIP).

2. Provide the Category 6 UTP cable in both plenum and non-plenum, versions

3. Provide Outside Plant Type Category 6 UTP cable for underground locations in conduit not to exceed 100m. Provide separate submittal for this product.

4. Standard colors shall include: white, gray, blue and yellow. Normal work station colors shall be blue and white.

5. Category 6 Cables from AMP NETCONNECT feature lead-free jacketing. Packaging is either on bulk reels or in a reel-in-box, with standard put-ups being 1000ft splice-free lengths.

6. Horizontal cabling shall be 23 AWG, 4-pair UTP, NEC/NFPA [CMP or CMR] rated and be independently verified for compliance. Cable jacketing shall be [white, gray, blue or yellow] and shall be lead-free. [Individual conductors shall be 100% virgin

FEP insulated (if plenum)]. Cable shall exceed all TIA/EIA and ISO Category 6/Class

E requirements as well as meet the performance requirements listed in the following table:

7. Cable performance shall be independently verified and characterized to 600 MHz

Cable shall be supplied [on wooden reels or in a reel-in-box]. Independent verification for flammability compliance shall be to NEC article 800 and NFPA 70;

[CMP (NFPA 262, UL 910) or CMR (ANSI/UL 1666, IEC 332-1)].

8. Performance Characteristics (meet or exceed TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 Category 6 requirements) Performance Characteristics (meet or exceed TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1

Category 6 requirements) – Table 2

N. Horizontal cable shall be AMP NETCONNECT part number [219560-X, 219567-X or approved equal

2.08 SHIELDED CABLE

A. This cable is used for interconnection from a 7550 meter to a 6200 meter.

B. Provide shielded cable on all low level instrumentation signal conductors, such as RTD's, 4-

20 mA DC signals, electronic equipment inputs and outputs, digital signals, and all other areas where electromagnetic interference will affect instrument performance.

C. Provide shielded cable for loops for entire loop wiring inside panel.

D. Provide all computer board interwiring with shielded cable.

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E. Provide gauge and number of conductors as required.

F. Provide shield drain wires in cable.

G. Provide 600V insulation on cable jacket.

H. Provide grounding terminals for all field connected shielded cable.

I. Ground shield to chassis ground at 1 point only to prevent internal ground loops.

J. Provide Belden 8719 #16 AWG 2 conductor cable with 600 VAC insulation.

2.09 HOOK & LOOP NYLON CABLE MANAGEMENT CLOSURES

A. Provide 1” wide nylon cable hook and loop cable management closures for all cables in equipment racks, cable trays, wire baskets

B. Provide cable hook and loop type closures on all vertical racks and vertical drops at 12 inches OC.

C. Provide continuous rolls to allow field cut to length.

D. Fasten cables to rack or basket and around cable bundles.

E. Solid “nylon tie raps” are not allowed for any cable management applications.

2.10 BUILDING CABLE RACEWAY SYSTEM

A. The type and location of raceways shall be determined during the building design and expected pathway should follow all main corridors, implied corridors in open office areas, and/or partitioned corridors.

1. Verify the requirements per this specification and other construction documents.

B. The telecommunication system shall be in an independent raceway system and separated from all other electrical raceway systems.

C. The intent of the Government is that telecommunications conduit shall be used for the telecommunication wiring distribution system between the following:

1. Wall mounted outlet boxes into crawl spaces for all Data jacks for AMS system to IT room patch panels

a. Wiring to the data jacks shall be in conduit if exposed or concealed in the wall, and in cable-trays or basket trays if already existing in above ceiling or under-floor raceway system

b. The conduit shall terminate horizontally, above or below all obstructions and cable be supported in an easily accessible raceway directed toward the horizontal pathway.

2. Where enclosed conduit is required or specified, the types of approved conduit include the following:

a. Steel Electric metallic tubing (EMT) Interior to buildings.

b. Steel Rigid metal conduit outside building

c. Steel Flexible metal conduit

2.11 EXISTING CABLE TRAY OR BASKET TRAY FOR DATA CABLE SUPPORT

A. Existing cable tray or basket tray may be used as a raceway to carry data cables in lieu of steel conduit. Wring from data jacks to cable tray or basket tray is required to be in Steel raceways.

B. Data cable must be supported at maximum intervals of 18 inches.

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C. New cable tray or wire basket is not required. If cable tray or basket tray is not in building use EMT conduit for raceway.

2.12 RACEWAY FITTINGS

A. Raceway fittings are specified in section 260050 required per drawings with listed types, grades, sizes, and weights (wall thickness) as indicated on drawings. See 260010 and

260050 for specs.

B. Where types and grades are not indicated, provide proper selection determined by installer to fulfill requirements, and comply with applicable portion of NEC, and UL standards.

1. Conduit sizing table is appended to this specification.

C. Raceway Accessories

1. Provide raceway and duct accessories of types, sizes, and materials complying with manufacturer's published product information.

a. Provide compression fittings with insulated throat fittings for EMT.

b. Provide threaded couplers and threaded hubs for rigid conduit systems.

2.13 WALL-MOUNTED DATA JACK INTERFACE BOXES

A. Wall mounted WAO outlet boxes shall be pressed steel 4 inches x 4 inches x 3-1/2 inches deep standard outlet boxes for interior use.

B. Provide a 1 inch steel EMT or flex conduit from WAO outlet box through floor plate into crawl space or above ceiling to nearest cable tray or basket tray if available. If no existing cable tray or basket tray is available provide EMT from AMS data jack to patch panel.

C. Panels used outdoors shall have conduit entry for data cable. Outdoor AMS panels have an internal RJ-45 jack for data connections. A wall-mounted jack next to panel is not required.

2.14 FIRESTOP SYSTEM FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

A. Selected systems shall meet the hourly time delay ratings recommended for each fire-rated floor, wall, or other partition of building constructions; and be appropriate for each type of telecommunications penetrations per NEC and the additional requirements in ANSI-J-STD-

607-A.

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3. PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Floor plans shall have exact dimensions and locations of each piece of equipment, frame or item clearly shown to a 1/8 inch or 1/4 inch per foot scale.

B. All cabling shall enter the building by an approved underground construction method.

C. Telecommunications long radius 24 inch sweeps shall be used to make all turns in the conduit, with the exception of the point of penetration into the building.

3.02 EQUIPMENT ROOM (ER) AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS (TR)

A. Existing patch panels may be used if there are three spare jack spaces. Install new CAT 6 jacks in patch panels.

B. Label each twisted-pair wire patch panel in the ER patch panels immediately next to its modular jack.

1. A permanent, printed label shall be affixed to the patch panel and on the cable per

Part III execution requirements as to Identification and Labeling of System requirement.

C. Patch panels shall be of the consistent and uniform: one manufacturer and color, securely mounted to frames with screws, and with consistent and uniform orientation.

D. Patches panels in ER areas shall be 48-port, 110 model, patch panels and all cabling shall terminate in these patch panels.

1. Provide and install the number of patch panels required to terminate all homerun cables from WAO and all cables from any TR.

2. Labeling on the patch panels shall meet the requirements of Identification and

Labeling of System below.

3.03 RACEWAY INSTALLATION

A. Installation Quality Assurance

1. Pre-installation Inspection:

a. Examine areas and condition under which raceways are to be installed, and substratum which will support raceways.

b. Notify Contracting Officer in writing of condition detrimental to proper completion of the work.

c. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in manner acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

B. General Raceway Installation Requirements

1. Extent of raceway work is indicated in construction documents. All installations shall comply with the listed standards in Part 1 of this section, and specific manufacturer instructions.

2. All raceways shall be bonded and grounded according to ANSI J-STD-607-A.

3. Coordinate with other work including wires/cables, boxes, and panel work, as necessary to interface installation of raceways and components with other work.

4. Installation of raceway, wire way, or conduit shall be completed prior to the installation of telecommunication cables.

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5. Install concealed conduits in new construction work, either in walls, floor slabs, or above hung ceilings. In existing construction, run conduits in concealed locations where practical.

a. All interior cables shall be protected from physical damage by installation in a raceway.

6. If the telecommunications pathway is above the ceiling,

a. Ceiling tiles shall not be placed higher than 11 ft AFF.

b. Provide extended basket tray cable hangers where cables must pass under ductwork or other large obstructions to provide cable support at maximum 8 inch intervals.

c. Allow for 12 inches of clear vertical space above the tray/basket type systems and 6 inches between the suspended ceiling and the cabling pathways.

d. Suspend conduit from structural ceiling members with conduit clamps or slotted steel unistrut.

7. Raceways shall be conduit, wire basket or cable tray when installed in attics, above suspended ceilings, in crawl spaces or above eight foot height in unfinished office space or above required clear ceiling height in warehouse spaces.

8. Cut conduit straight, properly ream, and cut threads clean and free of burrs.

9. Changes in direction shall be sweeping bends or pull boxes.

a. Maximum of 30 m (100 ft) between pull boxes where installed above ground.

b. Field-bend conduit with benders designed for purpose so as not to distort nor vary internal diameter.

10. Raceways shall be spaced at least 12 inches from other electrical system raceways or adequately shielded to prevent EMT.

11. Keep conduits a minimum distance of 6 inches from parallel runs of flues, hot water pipes or other sources of heat.

a. Wherever possible, install horizontal raceway runs above water and away from steam piping.

b. Conduits are not to cross pipe shafts, or ventilating duct openings.

12. Mechanically fasten together metal conduits, enclosures, and raceways for conductors, to form continuous electrical conductor. Connect to electrical boxes, fittings and cabinets to provide electrical continuity and firm mechanical assembly.

13. Fasten Conduit terminations in sheet metal enclosures by 2 locknuts, and terminate with plastic bushing. Install locknuts inside and outside enclosure.

14. All conduits shall have a plastic bushing at each termination or junction point to protect conductors when pulling.

C. Specific Location Raceway Requirements

1. Raceways above ceilings or in Crawl Spaces after data jack conduit termination

a. The minimum sized conduit (1-inch) conduit shall run from each telecommunications data jack box, through the wall, to accessible locations above the ceiling or below the floor. This conduit shall be sized for the installed horizontal cables plus 2 spare uninstalled cables.

b. Horizontal telecommunications wiring shall be secured and supported a minimum of every 18 inches or per cable manufacturer’s instruction, whichever is more stringent, along pathways from the ER.

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c. Install all support units plumb and level, and maintain manufacturer's recommended clearances.

d. Cables shall be supported by raceway attached securely to building structure by mechanical means.

i. Cable shall not be laid upon attic joists, suspended ceiling panels, duct work and other similar items.

e. Wiring in crawl spaces shall be supported by use of cable trays, flexible wire basket trays, or approved product.

D. Raceway (Conduit, Cable Tray, Basket Tray, Snake Tray, etc) Sizing

1. Minimum conduit size for this project is 1” EMT.

3.04 TELECOMMUNICATION WIRING INSTALLATION:

A. Applications required for this project will include data, or Local Area Network (LAN) capability. There is no difference between the voice and data systems from the Data outlet jacks to the ER/TR.

B. General:

1. Supply and install telecommunication wiring as indicated in the construction documents and in accordance with the applicable requirements of the NEC, article

800 and recognized industry standards or practices. All wires shall have suitable cross section, to provide safe current-carrying capacity, and intrinsic strength for the purposes for which it is used.

2. Install cable as a home run to the ER. The length of untwisted pairs shall be kept to a minimum. Cable shall be unspliced between termination points and shall not exceed

295 feet (90 m) in run length.

3. See Identification and Labeling of System for cable identification requirements.

4. Secure all wires and equipment firmly in place. Provide fastenings adequate to support loads and ample safety factors.

5. Cables shall be secured in equipment racks, ladder racks and basket trays with hook and loop ties.

6. Nylon hook and loop cable wraps shall be used for bundling and anchoring both copper and fiber optic cables. No Nylon tie wraps shall be used in any location.

7. Cable colors shall match the jack colors used in the Data ports and the ER (or TR) patch panels:

a. Blue (voice) from WAO Jack 1 to Patch Panel termination

b. White (data) WAO Jack 2 to patch panel termination

8. Cable type and restrictions

a. For horizontal runs: use type CMR, listed as resistant to fire spread

b. For vertical runs: use type CMR or CMR-OF listed resistant to fire spread

c. In ducts and plenums when conduit is not required: Use type CMP or CMP-OF, listed fire resistant and low smoke.

9. Each 4-pair cable shall terminate at a Data jack RJ-45 non-keyed, jack and at an ER or TR patch panel. Terminate using EIA/TIA/ANSI 568A color designations for wire connections.

a. Use 24 AWG solid copper, twisted pair for all cross-connects. All terminations shall have cross-connects so that the wiring is complete and ready for use.

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10. 568-A COLOR CODE

Pin 1 white/green

Pin2 green/white

Pin3 white/orange

Pin4 blue/white

Pin5 white/blue

Pin6 orange/white

Pin7 white/brown

Pin8 brown/white

Eight Position T568 A Jack Pin/Pair Assignments

11. There will be a 2 meter service loop at all distribution punch downs and 5 meter service loop at all Data jacks

12. A minimum six-foot service loop shall be left in the cabling at some point near the

ER patch panel. Each run will allow for a 5 meters service loop at the WAO where ever maximum cable distances are not exceeded.

13. Use extreme care in handling, fishing and pulling-in telecommunication wiring to avoid damage to conductors, shielding and jacketing/cladding. Always use manufactures recommendations and best practices when pulling cables.

a. Pull wires and cables simultaneously where more than one is being installed in same raceway.

b. Ensure wire manufacturer's recommended pulling tensions and bend radiuses are not exceeded.

c. Use pulling compound or lubricant, where necessary; compound used must not deteriorate conductor or insulation. Do not use soap as pulling lubricant.

d. Use pulling means including, fish tape, cable, rope, and basket weave wire grips, which will not damage wiring and raceway.

e. See Raceway Installation, General Raceway Installation Requirements for additional protection measures for cable pulling at conduit terminations.

14. Wire cable minimum bend radius shall not be compromised

15. There shall be no exposed wiring in project. Raceway/conduit systems/ cable trays, basket trays shall be used to route and protect the wiring between the WAO area and the ER or TR.

16. For installation in dry locations in unfinished office space or warehouse space, above suspended ceilings and in crawl spaces, conduit, cable trays or wire baskets shall be used to carry exposed wiring.

17. Telecom wire shall not run parallel to power wiring for more than 18 inches when the distance is 4 inches or less.

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a. Provide a minimum of 4 inches of distance between all telecommunications wiring and any power wiring where possible.

b. Do not place telecommunication wiring in the same conduit or raceway with wire for electrical power distribution.

18. Cross all power wiring at 90 degrees where possible.

19. Keep wiring away from heating ducts.

C. Cable terminations and labeling

1. Horizontal CAT6 Cables shall be terminated with a single motion tool as described above at each data jack and patch panel jack. Individual punch down tools for each conductor is not allowed.

2. Each cable shall be labeled 6 inches from termination with the jack number on a machine numbered band around the cable.

3.05 CAT 6 CABLE TERMINATIONS

A. Terminations shall be installed by personnel as defined in Part 1, Quality Assurance.

Terminate Twisted-pair wiring in strict accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.

1. If the wiring installer's plan or practice differs from that of the manufacturer's recommendation, the installer shall request approval from the CO.

2. Use the wiring color code schedules above (EIA/TIA designation T568-A) to terminate wiring at distribution frames and the workstation interfaces.

a. All terminations shall be consistent with Standard Bell wire color codes.

b. Maintain color continuity throughout the installation.

3. Tighten connectors and terminals, including screws and bolts, in accordance with manufacturer's published torque tightening values. Where manufacturer's torque requirements are not indicated, tighten connectors and terminals to comply with tightening torques specified in Underwriters Laboratories Standard 486A.

4. See Identification and Labeling of System for termination identification requirements.

B. Data Jack Installation

1. General

a. As minimum, install three data jacks next to each 7550 AMS panel.

2. Modular Jacks:

a. Install the modular jacks specified per industry standards and/or the manufacturer’s installation instructions using the 568-A color wiring standard.

The duplex jacks will be installed with the pins in the uppermost section of the jack in those receptacles, which are located in walls.

3. Modular Jack Boxes:

a. Install and securely mount an in-wall (or surface with written approval) electrical box with capacity to terminate four CAT6 wire cables.

4. Modular Jack Faceplates

a. Install the specified plate cover per manufacturer’s instructions at all Data Jack locations.

b. See Identification and Labeling of System for labeling requirements for faceplates at termination points.

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c. Verify whether WAO locations will require four port cover plate for 2 cables and jacks, four or six port cover plate for 3-4 cables and jacks, or a six port cover plate for 6 cables and jacks.

d. Provide and insert blank snap-in dust covers for any unused port openings in the cover plates. Dust cover color shall match Cover plate color.

6 Port Faceplate Cable Location

e. Left ports of the cover plates will contain blue (data) jacks while right ports will contain white jacks.

i. Standard data outlets will normally have a four port cover plate: 2 active jacks and 2 unused ports with dust covers. If the jack location requires more active ports, follow the convention of blue jacks on left side and white jacks on right side of cover plate.

ii. Locations with six port cover plates will have active jacks in all ports.

3.06 IDENTIFICATION & LABELING OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS

A. Data Jack, Patch Panel and Cable Identification

1. Construction Documents should have a communications system drawing with approximate data jack locations. Verify actual locations of the jacks.

2. All wiring in the system shall be marked distinctly so that cables can be readily distinguished and referenced in the wiring documentation. Identify all wires at both termination ends for 9 feet with a numeric or alpha-numeric designation.

a. Permanently attach a machine made wire marker to the wiring using an attachment method which will not cause damage to the wire or present a hazard to maintenance personnel (no sharp edges or points).

3. Identify each jack location with a unique alpha-numeric designation that defines its physical location in the building. The unique designation should identify the floor – grid, zone, or room – work station (some workstations may have multiple WAO’s) – and jack location in cover plate. A matching termination point (modular jack) should be identified with the same alpha-numeric designation in a patch panel in the TR and

ER.

4. Each outlet jack and patch panel jack shall be identified with a permanent, machine-made label containing the unique location designation. The designation should follow the pattern of “floor” – “room, zone, or grid” jack number, and jack indicator designation.

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3.07 FIRESTOPPING

A. The methods, materials, and considerations for reestablishing the integrity of fire-rated architectural structures and assemblies, required by building codes must be observed when these barriers are penetrated by cables, pathways, or other penetrating elements.

1. All fire stops shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions in order to maintain the specific rating assigned.

2. Coordinate each fire stop selection with adjacent work for dimensional or other interference and for feasibility.

3. In areas accessible to the public and other finished areas, fire stop systems work shall be selected, installed, and finished to the quality of adjacent surfaces of building construction being penetrated.

4. Use materials without irritating or objectionable odors when fire stopping is required in existing buildings and areas that are occupied.

B. Provide damming materials, plates, wires, restricting collars, and devices necessary for the installation of fire stopping. Remove combustible installation aids after fire stopping material has cured.

C. Provide evidence of inspection of fire stopping system by a qualified individual under the

Authority Having Jurisdiction.

1. If there is no local AHJ inspector for the Fire stopping system, contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer shall designate a Technical COR or Consultant to perform inspection of the system.

2. If fire stopping is exposed as directed by the inspecting authority to permit inspection, reinstall new fire stopping and restore work after approval of installation by inspector.

3.08 CAT 6 COPPER CABLE FIELD TESTING

A. Complete testing of each communication cable run is required.

1. Certification of testing is required. System shall be tested to ATM 550 Mbps and appropriate standards for CAT 6e wire and fiber optic cables and all terminations.

a. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and 568-B.2 and addenda

i. To ATM 550 Mbps and Level III for all Category-6 cables including riser and horizontal twisted pair cable runs and termination equipment. Test backbone/riser cables for CAT 6 performance, as appropriate from jacks to ER or TR patch panel jacks.

2. Testing shall be conducted by using an industry approved tester at the modular jack end of the cable.

3. Repair, replace and re terminate all cables, which do not meet the specified requirements. Retest and repair cable systems as necessary until the entire cable system meets all specified requirements.

4. Retest all connections in module or panel after repairs are made to all cables in module.

5. Testing reports

a. Completed testing must be completely documented with circuit identification number, all pass and fail reports, date of testing, cable manufacturer, tester serial number, software version (1.10a or other newer version superseding

1.10a), building, floor, closet, and all results from testing.

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b. Each test shall be listed on a separate letter sized sheet of white bond paper and shall also be available in CD-ROM in either Windows format

c. All written copies must be signed by LAN installer/tester certifying complete compliance with above listed standards.

d. Provide electronic (CD-ROM) and hard copy test reports of conducted telecommunication system testing.

i. Submit test data in virgin format, as output by the testing device. Test reports that have been modified in any way, as with a word processor, will not be acceptable.

B. After wire cable installation, the following tests shall be conducted (may…