Attachment 8 Section 270508 Common Work Telecom.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPERATIONS

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SECTION 270508 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the common requirements associated with providing the telecommunications system.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Section 260508 “Common Work Results for Electrical, Communications, and Electronic

Safety,” including on common work results for electrical and communications supports and anchors.

2. Section 270526 “Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems.”

3. Section 270528 “Surface-Mounted Raceways for Communications Systems.”

4. Section 270553 “Identification for Communications Systems.”

5. Section 270645 “Schedules for Audiovisual Systems.”

6. Section 271113 “Communications Entrance Protection.”

7. Section 271116 “Communications Cabinets and Frames.”

8. Section 271119 “Communications Terminations Blocks and Patch Panels.”

9. Section 271123 “Communications Cable Management and Ladder Rack.”

10. Section 271305 “Communications Backbone Cabling.”

11. Section 271505 “Communications Horizontal Cabling.”

12. Section 271543 “Communications Faceplates and Connectors.”

13. Section 272129 “Data Communications Switches and Power Supplies.”

14. Section 274100, “Audiovisual Systems General Requirements.”

15. Section 274114 “Architecturally-Integrated Audiovisual Elements.”

16. Section 274117 “Projection Screens and Projector Lifts.”

17. Section 275105 “Audio Systems for Consular Services.”

18. Section 275118 “Sound Masking.”

19. Section 275405 “Consular Queue Management System Infrastructure and Displays.”

1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American National Standards Institute/ Telecommunications Industry Association/ Electronic

Industries Alliance (ANSI/TIA):

1. ANSI/TIA Standard 526-7: Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-

Mode Fiber Cable Plant.

2. ANSI/TIA Standard 526-14: Optical Power Loss Measurement of Installed Multi-Mode

Fiber Cable Plant.

3. ANSI/TIA Standard 568.0: Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer

Premises.

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4. ANSI/TIA Standard 568.1: Commercial Building Telecommunications Infrastructure

Standard Part 1: General Requirements.

5. ANSI/TIA Standard 568.2: Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and

Components Standard.

6. ANSI/TIA Standard 568.3: Optical Fiber Cabling and Components Standard.

7. ANSI/TIA Standard 569: Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

8. ANSI/TIA Standard 570: Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard.

9. ANSI/TIA Standard 598: Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding.

10. ANSI/TIA Standard 606: Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications

Infrastructure.

11. ANSI/TIA Standard 758: Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications

Infrastructure Standard.

B. American National Standards Institute Joint Technical Committee (ANSI/JTC):

1. ANSI/TIA Standard 607-D including 607-D-1 Addendum (or later editions): Generic

Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises.

C. American National Standards Institute/ Building Industry Consulting Service International

(ANSI/BICSI):

1. ANSI/BICSI N1: Installation Practices for Telecommunications and ICT Cabling and

Related Cabling Infrastructure.

D. Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI):

1. BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual.

E. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):

1. IEEE C2: National Electrical Safety Code.

F. International Organization for Standardization/ International Electrotechnical Commission

(ISO/IEC):

1. ISO/IEC-11801 Information Technology: Generic Cabling for Customer Premises (and all addenda)

G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 70: National Electrical Code. Refer to Article on QUALITY ASSURANCE for applicable OBO amended version, the OBO Electrical Code.

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1.3 SUBMITTAL

A. This Section only identifies those construction submittals that are required to be submitted for the telecommunications system as a whole. Refer to individual Division 27 Sections for those submittals such as Product Data that is related specifically to the work of individual Sections

B. Shop Drawings:

1. General: Shop drawings depict means and methods for installation.

2. Grounding and Bonding Plans: Plans at 1:20 scale. Based on Field Quality Control Testing, provide drawings locating each ground rod and ground rod assembly and other grounding electrodes, identify each by letter in alphabetical order, and key to record of tests and observations. Indicate number of rods driven and their depth at each location, and include observations of weather and other phenomena that may affect test results. Describe measures taken to improve test results. Maximum valve of ground resistance is 10 ohms. Refer to

Section 270526 “Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems.”

3. Cable Routing Schematics: Schematic Section. Refer to Section 271305

“Communications Backbone Cabling.”

a) Indicate general routing of each cable type from termination point to termination point. Identify type and number of strands/pairs for each cable.

4. Telecom Outlet Floor Plans: Plans at 1:20 scale. Refer to Section 271505, “Communications Horizontal Cabling.”

a) Plans for all floor s indicating all telecom outlets, including information provided in

Preliminary submittal identified below. Each outlet shall be labeled with same identifications as labeled on actual faceplate. As applicable, identify specific areas of floors that are served by individual telecommunications equipment spaces.

b) Preliminary Submittal: Submit accurate draft of this plan prior to PBX (Telephone

Equipment Room) installation showing telecom outlets with final jack numbers at all floors; this draft may be hand-written as long as it is legible.

5. Wireless Plans:

a) Preliminary Submittal: Submit accurate draft of the WLAN plan prior to installation showing WAP/WAP outlets with final jack numbers on all floors.

b) Shop drawings shall have a report (showing signal strength) along with propagation drawings showing locations of outlets for WAP’s with anticipated signal strength.

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6. Layout Plans for Telecommunications Equipment Spaces (e.g., TRs, JUCR): Plans at 1:10 scale. Refer to Section 270528 “Surface-Mounted Raceways for Communications System,”

Section 271119 “Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels,” and Section

271113 “Communications Entrance Protection.”

a) Plans for each telecommunications equipment space. Indicate required clearances and accessories, and relationship with adjacent materials.

b) Layout for service entrance spaces where entrance protection will be installed.

7. Cabinet Elevations: Elevations at 1:10 scale. Refer to Section 271116 “Communications

Cabinets and Frames,” Section 271123 “Communications Cable Management and Ladder

Rack,” Section 271505 “Communications Horizontal Cabling,” and Section 272129 “Data

Communication Switches and Power Supplies.”

a) Detailed elevation drawings of each equipment cabinet in telecommunications equipment spaces.

8. Wall Elevations: Elevations at 1:10 scale. Refer to Section 271119 “Communication

Termination Blocks and Patch Panels,” Section “Communications Backbone Cabling,” and Section 271505 “Communications Horizontal Cabling.”

a) Detailed elevations of wall field terminations and block/wire management for each backboard in each of the telecommunications equipment spaces.

9. Materials Schedule: Refer to Section 271123 “Communications Cable Management and

Ladder Rack,” Section 271505 “Communications Horizontal Cabling,” and Section

272129 “Data Communication Switches and Power Supplies.”

a) Identify telecom equipment that will be used at each telecommunications equipment space including manufacture, part number, name, quantities, and function.

C. Qualification Documents: Documentation in support of qualifications identified in Article on

QUALITY ASSURANCE. Submit qualification documents concurrently with Product Data and

Shop Drawings submittals.

1. Submit copies of required RCDD, BICSI, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certifications.

2. Submit list identifying Installation Technicians. Sort list according to those with BICSI or

OEM certification, and those who will receive Contractor-managed training.

3. Identify BICSI certified individual on Installer’s staff that will manage and monitor

Contractor-managed training of Installation Technicians.

4. Submit copies of the required Avixa Certifications for Certified Technology Specialist

Designer (CTS-D) and Certified Technology Specialist-Installation (CTS-I), and Original

Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certifications.

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5. Submit copies of documentation confirming Ekahau Designer (ECSE) experience as required in the Article on QUALITY ASSURANCE.

6. Submit list identifying Installation Technicians. Sort list according to those with CTS- D, CTS-I or OEM certification, and those who will receive Contractor-managed training.

7. Identify the Avixa certified individual on Installer’s staff who will manage and monitor

Contractor-managed training of Installation Technicians.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications:

1. Telecom Layout Responsibility: Preparation of Shop Drawings shall be under direct supervision of Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) with a minimum of ten years of experience designing cabling systems; the ten years shall be within the last fifteen years. Shop drawings shall be prepared in accordance with ANSI/TIA or ISO/IEC standards.

2. Telecom Installation Supervision: Installation shall be under the direct supervision of BICSI

Registered Technician who shall be present at all times when Work of this Section is performed at Project site.

3. Telecom Installation Technicians: Fifty percent of installation technicians assigned to this project shall be certified by BICSI or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) at Installer

Level Copper (INSTC) or Installer Level Fiber (INSTF). Untrained technicians assigned to this project shall receive Contractor-managed training for skill sets associated with their specific telecommunications work at no cost to Government; management of this training shall be performed by individual on Installer’s staff with BICSI certification at Registered

Technician or Installer INSTC /INSTF level.

4. Audio Visual (AV) Layout Responsibility: Preparation of Shop Drawings shall be under direct supervision of Avixa Certified Technology Specialist - Designer (CTS-D) with a minimum of ten years designing AV systems; the ten years shall be within the last fifteen years. Shop drawings shall be prepared in accordance with ANSI/TIA or ISO/IEC standards.

5. Preparer of Wireless Drawings and Reports: Preparation of Shop Drawings shall be under the direction of an Ekahau Designer (ECSE) or higher with a minimum 5 years’ experience with installation and analyzing wireless network infrastructure using Ekahau Pro.

6. AV Installation Supervisor: Installation shall be under the direct supervision of Avixa

Certified Technology Specialist-Installation (CTS-I).

7. AV Installation Technicians: Fifty percent of installation technicians assigned to this project shall be certified by Avixa or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Untrained technicians assigned to this project shall receive Contractor-managed training for skill sets associated with their specific AV work at no cost to the Government. Management of this training shall be performed by an individual on the installer staff with Avixa CTS-D or CTS-

I certification.

B. Comply with the OBO Electrical Code (NFPA 70, “National Electrical Code” as amended by

OBO.”

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1. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled in accordance with

Chapter 1 of the OBO Electrical Code by a testing agency acceptable to Project

Director/COR based upon input from OBO/PDCS/DE/EE and marked for intended use.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver assemblies, components, and accessories to job site in undamaged factory packaging.

B. Inspect all items upon delivery to job site.

C. Storage of active equipment, including but not limited to OpenNet switches:

1. Do not deliver to site more than six months prior to final commissioning.

2. Store in temperature-controlled room or container in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

D. Store fiber optic cabling, fiber consumables, electronics, and batteries away from moisture, dust, and static electricity.

1. Store these items in location that maintains temperature between 10 deg C (50 deg F) and 30 deg C (85 deg F), and humidity between 30 and 70 percent.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Due to the sensitive nature of telecommunications components, telecommunications items identified above as requiring environmentally controlled storage shall only be installed when environmental controls and power are operational to maintain those environmental conditions in spaces where those items are installed, and other work in those spaces is approximately 90 percent complete.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of voice and data communication cabling with Government-

Furnished telecommunications equipment and furniture installation.

B. Adjust arrangements and locations of distribution frames and cross-connect and patch panels in each telecommunications equipment space to accommodate and optimize arrangement and space utilization as approved by Project Director/COR based upon input from OBO/PDCS/DE/EE.

C. Coordinate the work in this section with other sections as required ensuring that the entire work will be carried out in orderly, complete, and organized fashion.

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PART 2 – PRODUCT

2.1 GENERAL

A. Near field communication technologies (e.g., Bluetooth) are prohibited.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. Disable WiFi, auto answering, and far end remote control on all telecommunications equipment and devices prior to installation.

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