Bellevue_RC_100_SPEC_Vol_III_2021-02-25.pdf

M I L I T A R Y D E P A R T M E N T

S T A T E o f N E B R A S K A

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

(Volume III of III – Communications / Civil) and

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

for the

NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

BELLEVUE READINESS CENTER

located in

Bellevue, Nebraska for the

MILITARY DEPARTMENT

STATE OF NEBRASKA

Lincoln, Nebraska

Project Number: 310102

February 25, 2021

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

Nebraska Army National Guard

New Readiness Center

Bellevue, Nebraska

February 25, 2021

Volume III of III

Communications / Civil

INDEX OF SPECIFICATIONS

Division ....... Section Title ................................................................................. ............................................ Pages

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

General Requirements Subgroup

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Refer to Specification Booklet Volume I – Architectural / Structural / Interior.

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Facility Construction Subgroup

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TC-2

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

Facility Services Subgroup

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION (by Burns & McDonnell)

Refer to Specification Booklet Volume II – Mechanical / Plumbing / Electrical.

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (by Burns & McDonnell except as noted)

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL (by Burns & McDonnell except as noted)

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (by Burns & McDonnell)

27 05 00 ....... Common Work Results for Communications

27 05 26 ....... Grounding and Bonding for Communication Systems

27 05 28 ....... Pathways for Communications Systems

27 05 29 ....... Hangers and Supports for Communications Systems

27 05 36 ....... Cable Trays for Communications Systems

27 05 43 ....... Underground Pathways and Structures for Communication Systems

27 05 44 ....... Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Communications Pathways and Cabling

27 05 53 ....... Identification for Communication Systems

27 11 16 ....... Communications Racks, Frames, and Enclosures

27 13 13 ....... Communications Copper Backbone Cabling

27 13 23 ....... Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling

27 15 13 ....... Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling

27 15 33 ....... Communications Coaxial Cabling

27 51 16 ....... Public Address Systems

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (by Burns & McDonnell)

28 31 00 ....... Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TC-3

Site and Infrastructure Subgroup

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 ....... Site Preparation and Earthwork (by Burns & McDonnell)

31 23 33 ....... Trenching and Filling for Open-cut Construction (by Burns & McDonnell)

31 68 16 ....... Steel Helical Piles

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 23 ....... Crushed Rock Base Course (by Burns & McDonnell)

32 13 13 ....... Concrete Pavement (by Burns & McDonnell)

32 15 00 ....... Aggregate Surface Course (by Burns & McDonnell)

32 16 00 ....... Concrete Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks (by Burns & McDonnell)

32 17 23 ....... Pavement Marking (by Burns & McDonnell)

32 31 13 ....... Chain-Link Fences and Gates (by Burns & McDonnell)

32 84 00 ....... Underground Irrigation System (by Vireo)

32 92 00 ....... Turf and Grasses (by Vireo)

32 92 10 ....... Turf Grass Sod (by Vireo)

32 92 20 ....... Erosion Control Blanket (by Burns & McDonnell)

32 93 00 ....... Plants (by Vireo)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (by Burns & McDonnell)

33 05 13 ....... Manholes

33 10 00 ....... Pressure Pipe

33 11 50 ....... Gravity Pipe

33 12 16 ....... Utility Valves and Accessories

33 31 50 ....... Pipe Installation

33 41 00 ....... Storm Drainage System

END OF INDEX OF VOLUME III - SPECIFICATIONS

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

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SECTION 270500 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. This Section specifies general administrative and procedural requirements for communications installations. The following administrative and procedural requirements are included in this

Section to expand the requirements specified in DIVISION 01:

1. Submittals.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Record documents.

4. Maintenance manuals.

5. Rough-ins.

6. Communications installations.

7. Cutting and patching.

8. Communications Demolition.

9. Touch-up Painting.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 013300 "Submittal Procedures".

B. Section 017300 “Execution”.

C. Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures".

D. Section 017900 “Demonstration and Training”.

E. Section 078413 “Penetration Firestopping”

F. Section 083113 "Access Doors and Frames".

G. Section 099123 “Interior Painting”

1.3 REFERENCES

A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

1. ANSI/BICSI 002-2014, "Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices."

2. ANSI/BICSI 568-2006, “Standard for Installing Commercial Building

Telecommunications Cabling”.

3. ANSI/NEMA FB 1-2012, "Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing, and Cable."

4. C80.1-2015 – "American National Standard for Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (ERSC)".

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5. C80.3-2015 – "American National Standard for Steel Electrical Metallic Tubing - Steel

(EMT-S)".

6. Z136.1-2014 – "American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers."

7. Z136.2-2012 – "American National Standard for Safe Use of Optical Fiber Communication

Systems Utilizing Laser Diode and LED Sources."

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

1. ASTM B633-15, "Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel."

2. ASTM E814, "Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems."

C. Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI):

1. BICSI, "Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM), 7th

Edition."

2. BICSI, "Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), 13th Edition."

D. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

1. CFR 29 Part 1910, "Occupational Safety and Health Standards."

2. CFR 47 Part 68, "Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network."

3. CFR 47 Part 76, "Multichannel Video and Cable Television Service."

E. Electronics Industries Alliance (EIA):

1. EIA/ECA-310-E, "Cabinets, Racks, Panels and Associated Equipment".

F. Insulated Cable Engineering Association (ICEA):

1. ICEA S-83-596, "Indoor Optical Fiber Cable."

2. ICEA S-87-640, “Optical Fiber Outside Plant Communications Cable."

3. ICEA S-90-661, "Category 3, 5, and 5e Individually Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables

(with or Without an Overall Shield) For Use in General Purpose and LAN

Communication Wiring Systems Technical Requirements."

4. ICEA S-116-723, “Category 6 and 6A, 100 Ohm, Individually Unshielded Twisted Pairs, Indoor Cables (With or Without an Overall Shield) for Use in LAN Communication

Wiring Systems.”

5. ICEA S-104-696, “Indoor-Outdoor Optical Fiber Cable.”

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

1. National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

H. International Organization for Standardization / International Electrotechnical Commission

(ISO/IEC):

1. ISO/IEC 11801, "Generic Cabling for Customer Premises."

I. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA):

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1. NECA 1, "Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction".

2. NECA 101, “Standard for Installing Steel Conduits”.

3. NECA 105, “Standard for Installing and Maintaining Cable Tray Systems”.

4. NECA 111, “Standard for Installing Nonmetallic Raceways”.

J. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. NEMA 250, "Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1,000 Volts Maximum)".

2. NEMA FB 2.10, “Selection and Installation Guidelines for Fittings for Use with Non-

Flexible Metallic Conduit or Tubing”.

3. NEMA FG 1, “Cable Tray”.

4. NEMA OS 1, “Sheet-Steel Outlet Boxes, Device Boxes, Covers and Box Supports”.

5. NEMA OS-2, “Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Device Boxes, Covers and Bos Supports”.

6. NEMA RN-1, “Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel

Metal Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit”.

7. NEMA TC 2, “Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit”.

8. NEMA TC 3, “Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Fittings for Use with Rigid PVC Conduit and

Tubing”.

9. NEMA WD-6, "Wiring Devices – Dimensional Specifications".

K. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 70, "National Electric Code (NEC)".

2. NFPA 262, "Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces".

L. Telecommunication Industry Association (TIA):

1. TIA-455-C, "General Requirements for Standard Test Procedures for Optical Fibers, Cables, Transducers, Sensors, Connecting and Terminating Devices, and other Fiber Optic

Components."

2. TIA-455-13, "Visual and Mechanical Inspection of Fiber Optic Components, Devices, and

Assemblies."

3. TIA-455-57, "Preparation and Examination of Optical Fiber Endface for Testing

Purposes."

4. TIA-455-95, "Absolute Optical Power Test for Optical Fibers and Cables."

5. TIA-455-171, "Attenuation by Substitution Measurement for Short-Length Multimode

Graded-Index and Single Mode Optical Fiber Cable Assemblies."

6. TIA-492AAAA-B, "Detail Specification for 62.5-um Core Diameter/125-um Cladding

Diameter Class Ia Graded-Index Multimode Optical Fibers".

7. TIA-492CAAB, "Detail Specification for Class IVa Dispersion-Unshifted Single-Mode

Optical Fibers with Low Water Peak."

8. TIA-526-7-A, "Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-Mode Fiber Cable

Plant."

9. TIA-526-14-C, "Optical Power Loss Measurement of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable

Plant".

10. TIA-568.0-D, "Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises."

11. TIA-568.1-D, "Commercial Building Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard".

12. TIA-568.2-D, "Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components

Standard."

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13. TIA-568.3-D, "Optical Fiber Cabling and Components Standard."

14. TIA-568.4-D. “Broadband Coaxial Cabling and Components Standard.”

15. TIA-569-D, "Telecommunication Pathways and Spaces".

16. TIA-598-D, "Optical Fiber Cable Coding".

17. TIA-604-1, "Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard".

18. TIA-604-3-B, "Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard, Type SC and SC-APC".

19. TIA-604-10, "Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard, Type LC."

20. TIA-606-C, "Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure."

21. TIA-607-D, "Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for

Customer Premises."

22. TIA-758-B, "Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure

Standard."

23. TIA-862-B, "Structured Cabling Infrastructure Standard for Intelligent Building Systems."

24. TIA-942-B, "Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers."

25. TIA-1005-A, "Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Industrial Premises."

26. TIA-4750000-C, "Generic Specifications for Fiber Optic Connectors."

M. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)"

1. UL 6, “Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit – Steel”.

2. UL 50, “Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations”.

3. UL 83, “Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables”.

4. UL 94, "Standard for Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and

Appliances".

5. UL 444, "Communications Cables".

6. UL 468A-UL468B, “Wire Connectors”.

7. UL 467, “Grounding and Bonding Equipment”.

8. UL 514A, “Metallic Outlet Boxes”.

9. UL 514B, “Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings”.

10. UL 514C, “Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers”.

11. UL 651, “Schedule 40, 80, Type EB and A Rigid PVC Conduit and Fittings”.

12. UL 651A, “Schedule 40 and 80 High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit”.

13. UL 797, “Electrical Metallic Tubing – Steel”.

14. UL 891, “Switchboards”.

15. UL 1203, “Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in

Hazardous (Classified) Locations.

16. UL 1363, "Standard for Relocatable Power Taps".

17. UL 1651, "Standard for Optical Fiber Cable".

18. UL 1773, “Termination Boxes”.

19. UL 1863, "Communications Circuit Accessories".

20. UL 2024, “Cable Routing Assemblies and Communications Raceways”.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Access Provider: An operator that provides a circuit path or facility between the service provider and user. An access provider can also be a service provider.

B. BICSI: Building Industry Consulting Service International.

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C. BCT: Bonding conductor for telecommunications.

D. Channels: Separate parallel signal paths, from sources to loudspeakers or loudspeaker zones, with separate amplification and switching that permit selection between paths for speaker alternative program signals.

E. Direct-Buried: Duct or a duct bank that is buried in the ground, without any additional casing materials, such as concrete.

F. Duct: A single duct or multiple ducts. Duct may be either installed singly or as component of a duct bank.

G. Duct Bank:

1. Two or more ducts installed in parallel, with or without additional casing materials.

2. Multiple duct banks.

H. GRC: Galvanized rigid conduit.

I. LAN: Local area network.

J. PBB: Telecommunications Primary Bonding Busbar

K. RCDD: Registered communications distribution designer.

L. RNC: Rigid nonmetallic conduit.

M. SBB: Telecommunications Secondary Bonding Busbar

N. Service Provider: The operator of a service that provides telecommunications transmission delivered over access provider facilities.

O. Structured Cabling System: A complete system of cabling and associated hardware which provides a comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure.

P. Trafficways: Locations where vehicular or pedestrian traffic is a normal course of events.

Q. VU: Volume unit.

R. Zone: Separate group of loudspeakers and associated supply wiring that may be arranged for selective switching between different channels.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit as specified in Section 013300 “Submittal Procedures.”

B. Refer to each section of this Division for specific Submittal requirements.

C. Provide Conforming to Construction Records schematic diagrams.

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D. Provide product data on communications material and products.

1. Original submittals shall clearly indicate on product sheet which product, option or accessory is being proposed if multiple products, options or accessories are available.

Selected product, option or accessory shall be highlighted in a contrasting color from the product sheet to indicate its selection.

2. Resubmittals shall clearly indicate on product sheet which product, option or accessory is being proposed if multiple products, options or accessories are available. Selected product, option or accessory shall be highlighted in a contrasting color from the product sheet to indicate its selection. Resubmittals shall also be clouded to clearly indicate to the reviewer what selections have changed from the original submittal.

3. Failure to indicate specific product information as outlined above will require corrected submission of product data by Contractor.

E. Prepare coordination drawings in accordance with DIVISION 01, for equipment rooms, and other congested areas to a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot-0 inch or larger if required. Detail major elements, components, and systems of communication equipment and materials in relationship with other systems, installations, and building components. Drawings shall be prepared on 30 by 42-inch sheets. Indicate locations where space is limited for installation and access and where sequencing and coordination of installations are of importance to the efficient flow of the Work, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Indicate the proposed locations of major raceway systems, equipment, and materials.

2. Clearances for servicing equipment, including space for equipment disassembly required for periodic maintenance.

3. Exterior wall and foundation penetrations.

4. Fire-rated wall and floor penetrations.

5. Equipment connections and support details.

6. Sizes and location of required concrete pads and bases.

7. Support details.

8. Indicate scheduling, sequencing, movement, and positioning of large equipment into the building during construction.

9. Prepare floor plans, elevations, and appropriate details to indicate penetrations in floors, walls, and ceilings, and their relationship to other penetrations and installations.

10. Prepare reflected ceiling plans to coordinate and integrate installations, air outlets, air inlets, light fixtures, communications systems' components, sprinklers, heat detectors, smoke detectors, motion detectors, speakers, and other ceiling-mounted devices.

11. Coordinate chases, slots, inserts, sleeves, and openings with general construction work.

F. Prepare record documents in accordance with the requirements in Section 017700 "Closeout

Procedures.” In addition to the requirements specified in DIVISION 01, installer shall provide a complete set of record documentation as follows:

1. Site Plan.

2. As-built drawings and prints of the conduit installation with routing.

3. Butterfly diagrams of manhole and handhole conduit configurations and cable routing, to include conduit sizes and cable counts.

4. Electronic drawings incorporated into BIM (Building Information Modeling) format.

5. Final acceptance test data sheet.

6. Cable test results.

7. Updated Material List with quantities, model numbers and serial numbers.

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8. Manufacturer manuals/data sheets on all equipment.

9. Manufacturer representatives and telephone numbers.

10. Operation manuals.

11. QA/QC manuals.

12. Quality Management Plan (QMP).

13. Commissioning test forms.

14. Warranty letter and time frame of warranty.

15. Major raceway systems, size and location for both exterior and interior.

16. Equipment locations, exposed and concealed, dimensioned from prominent building lines.

17. Approved substitutions, Contract Modifications, and actual equipment and materials installed.

The above documentation shall illustrate in detail the interconnection of every component and its correct functional relationship showing the positional and geographical location. The above documentation shall also include the following information:

1. All testing parameters and resulting outputs.

2. All cable numbers.

3. All grounding points.

4. All conduit or cable tray pathways.

All information including, but not limited to, the definition of symbols, terms, and acronyms shall be included to assist in a clear understanding of the documentation.

G. Prepare maintenance manuals and include the following information for equipment items:

1. Description of function, normal operating characteristics and limitations, engineering data, tests, and complete nomenclature and commercial numbers of replacement parts.

2. Manufacturer's printed operating procedures to include start-up, break-in, routine and normal operating instructions.

3. Maintenance procedures for routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting;

disassembly, repair, reassembly; aligning and adjusting instructions.

4. Servicing instructions, lubrication charts and schedules.

H. Warranty Documents: Submit for all manufactured units and equipment specified in this Section.

Refer to Section 017700 “Closeout Procedures”.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver products to the Project Site properly identified with names, model numbers, types, grades, compliance labels, and other information needed for identification.

1.7 PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS

A. Altitude = 1047 feet above mean sea level.

B. Maximum Design Day Outdoor Ambient Temperature = 91.4 degrees F, 50 percent relative humidity.

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C. Minimum Design Day Outdoor Ambient Temperature = 1.7 degrees F.

D. Maximum Design Day Outdoor Relative Humidity = 76 percent, 83.6 degrees F.

E. Environmental Requirements: Comply with environmental requirements and recommendations of manufacturer for proper installation of products.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. The structured cabling system and fiber optic cabling system manufacturers shall provide a minimum 15-year warranty to the Government that the structured cabling, fiber optic cabling and connectivity hardware products shall be free in both material and manufacturing workmanship defects for the life of the warranty period. The structured cabling system shall meet or exceed the applicable ratified TIA and ISO/IEC link/channel transmission performance standards in effect at the time of installation. The structured cabling system shall support any current or future application which is designed for transmission over a structured cabling system as defined above.

1. Warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance.

2. Provide written notification to Contracting Officer prior to this warranty start date.

3. Certificate of compliance is required

4. Warranty shall include:

a. Fifteen-year Application Assurance Warranty certifying that the wiring system will support all the applications that it was designed to support.

b. Fifteen-year Extended Product Warranty for all passive products installed in the cabling system.

c. Fifteen-year Labor Warranty for the replacement of any installed cabling system product found to be defective.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTS

A. Unless indicated otherwise, all equipment and material shall be new, undamaged and meet the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). Where UL requirements are not applicable, equipment and material shall be identified as such by Contractor and approved by the

Contracting Officer before purchase and installation.

B. Available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. CommScope, Inc.

2. Panduit Corp.

3. Superior Essex, Inc.

2.2 FINISHES

A. For equipment: Equipment manufacturer's paint selected to match installed equipment finish.

B. Galvanized surfaces: Zinc-rich paint recommended by item manufacturer.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ERECTION, INSTALLATION, APPLICATION

A. Verify final locations for rough-ins with field measurements and with the requirements of the actual equipment to be connected.

B. Refer to equipment specifications and the equipment submittals for rough-in requirements.

C. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate the various elements of communications systems, materials, and equipment. All communications work and material shall comply with the following requirements:

1. NFPA 70 "The National Electrical Code (NEC)."

2. NECA National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) (all except Table 1 of NECA 1).

3. Coordinate communications systems, equipment, and materials installation with other building components.

4. Verify all existing dimensions by field measurements.

5. Arrange for chases, slots, and openings in other building components during progress of construction to allow for communications installations.

6. Coordinate the installation of required supporting devices and sleeves to be set in poured-in-place concrete and other structural components as they are constructed.

7. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installations of communications materials and equipment for efficient flow of the Work. Give attention to large equipment requiring positioning prior to closing in the building.

8. Coordinate with all other building trades.

9. Where mounting heights are not specifically detailed, specified, or dimensioned, install systems, materials, and equipment to provide the maximum headroom possible.

10. Install systems, materials, and equipment to conform with approved submittal data, including coordination drawings, to greatest extent possible. Conform to arrangements indicated by the Contract Documents, recognizing that portions of the Work are shown only in diagrammatic form.

11. Install systems, materials, and equipment level, plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and components, where installed exposed in finished spaces.

12. Install communications equipment to facilitate servicing, maintenance, and repair or replacement of equipment components. As much as practical, connect equipment for ease of disconnecting with minimum of interference with other installations.

13. Install access panel or doors where units are concealed behind finished surfaces. Access panels and doors are specified in Section 08 31 13 "Access Doors and Frames." The communications Installer shall be responsible for furnishing access panels required for communications equipment in accordance with DIVISION 08.

14. Install systems, materials, and equipment giving right-of-way priority to systems required to be installed at a specified slope.

15. Install raceways, cables, wireways and cable trays clear of obstructions and clear of the required working space of equipment.

D. Refer to each section of this Division for specific performance requirements.

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3.2 DEMOLITION

A. Protect existing communications equipment and installations indicated to remain. If damaged or disturbed during the Work, remove damaged portions and install new products of equal capacity, quality, and functionality.

B. Accessible Work: Remove exposed communications equipment and installations, indicated to be demolished, in their entirety.

C. Remove demolished material from Project Site.

D. Remove, store, clean, re-install, reconnect and make operational components indicated for relocation.

3.3 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. General: Cut, channel, chase, and drill floors, walls, partitions, ceilings, and other surfaces required to permit communications installations. Perform cutting by skilled mechanics of the trades involved. Perform cutting and patching in accordance with Section 017300 “Execution.”

In addition to the requirements specified in DIVISION 01, the following requirements apply:

1. Perform cutting and patching for communications equipment and materials required to:

a. Uncover work to provide for installation of ill-timed work.

b. Remove and replace defective work.

c. Remove and replace work not conforming to requirements of the Contract

Documents.

d. Remove samples of installed work as specified for testing.

e. Install equipment and materials in existing structures.

f. Upon written instructions from Contracting Officer, uncover and restore work to provide for Engineer's observation of concealed work if installed without using the proper specified procedures.

B. Protect the structure, furnishings, finishes, and adjacent materials not indicated or scheduled to be removed.

C. Provide and maintain temporary partitions or dust barriers adequate to prevent the spread of dust and dirt to adjacent areas.

D. Protection of Installed Work: During cutting and patching operations, protect adjacent installations.

E. All penetrations through fire-rated walls, ceilings and floors shall be sealed with a UL listed and

FM Global approved sealant system that matches the fire rating of the surface penetrated. Provide penetrations in accordance with 078413 “Penetration Firestopping”.

F. Patch existing finished surfaces and building components that must be cut for the communications installation or are damaged by Contractor using new materials matching existing materials.

G. Patch finished surfaces and building components using new materials specified for the original installation.

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H. All cutting, patching, and repairing shall be subject to the supervision and the approval of

Contracting Officer.

I. Repair and re-finish disturbed finish materials and other surfaces to match adjacent undisturbed surfaces. Install new fire proofing where existing fireproofing has been disturbed. Repair and re-finish materials and other surfaces by skilled mechanics of trades involved.

3.4 FINISHES

A. Clean damaged and disturbed areas and apply primer, intermediate, and finish coats to suit degree of damage at each location.

B. Follow paint manufacturer's written instructions for surface preparation and for timing and application of successive coats.

C. Repair damage to galvanized finishes with zinc-rich paint recommended by manufacturer.

D. Repair damage to PVC or paint finishes with matching touchup coating recommended by manufacturer.

E. Repair damage to protective coatings.

3.5 CLEANING

A. On completion of installation, including outlets, fittings, and devices, inspect exposed finish.

Remove burrs, dirt, dust, paint spots, and construction debris.

3.6 PROTECTION

A. Protect equipment and installations and maintain conditions to ensure that coatings, finishes, racks and cabinets are without damage or deterioration at time of Final Acceptance.

3.7 CLOSEOUT

A. Provide instructions, training, and manufacturer’s service representative in accordance with

Section 017900 “Demonstration and Training.” In addition to the requirements specified in

DIVISION 01, the following requirements apply:

1. Provide on-site instructions and training of Government personnel as specified.

2. Provide on-site services of a manufacturer's authorized service representative as specified.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes methods and materials for telecommunications grounding and bonding.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 017823 “Operation and Maintenance Data”

B. Section 260526 “Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems”

C. Section 264113 “Lightning Protection for Structures”

D. Section 270500 “Common Work Results for Communications”

E. Section 270528 “Pathways for Communications Systems”

F. Section 270553 “Identification for Communications Systems”

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

B. Shop Drawings: For communications grounding and bonding system.

1. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, risers and attachments to other work.

C. Qualification Data: For Installer, installation supervisor, and field inspector.

D. Field quality-control reports.

E. As-Built Data: Plans showing as-built locations of grounding and bonding infrastructure, including the following:

1. BCT, PBB, SBBs, and routing of their bonding conductors.

F. Operation and Maintenance Data: For grounding to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

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1. In addition to items specified in Section 017823 "Operation and Maintenance Data," include the following:

a. Result of the ground-resistance test, measured at the point of BCT connection.

b. Result of the bonding-resistance test at each SBB and its nearest grounding electrode.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Cabling Installer must have personnel certified by BICSI on staff.

1. Installers: Installers shall be currently registered by BICSI as a Technician.

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

Level 2 Installer, who shall be present at all times when Work of this Section is performed at Project site.

3. Field Inspector: Currently registered by BICSI as Technician to perform the on-site inspection.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

B. Comply with UL 467 for grounding and bonding materials and equipment.

C. Comply with TIA-607-D.

2.2 CONDUCTORS

A. Comply with UL 486A-486B.

B. Insulated Conductors: Stranded copper wire, green or green with yellow stripe insulation, insulated for 600 V, and complying with UL 83.

1. Ground wire for custom-length equipment ground jumpers shall be No. 6 AWG, 19-strand, UL-listed, Type THHN wire.

2. Cable Tray Equipment Grounding Wire: No. 6 AWG.

C. Cable Tray Grounding Jumper:

1. Not smaller than No. 6 AWG and not longer than 12 inches. If jumper is a wire, it shall have a crimped grounding lug with two holes and long barrel for two crimps. If jumper is a flexible braid, it shall have a one-hole ferrule. Attach with grounding screw or connector provided by cable tray manufacturer.

D. Telecommunications Backbone Bonding (TBB) Conductors:

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1. Provide insulated copper wire.

a. Cable insulation color shall be green.

2. Minimum size of TBB shall be as indicated in Drawings.

3. Provide TBB conductors in accordance with Section 260526 “Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems.”

2.3 CONNECTORS

A. Irreversible connectors listed for the purpose. Listed by an NRTL as complying with NFPA 70 for specific types, sizes, and combinations of conductors and other items connected. Comply with UL 486A-486B.

B. Compression Wire Connectors: Crimp-and-compress connectors that bond to the conductor when the connector is compressed around the conductor. Comply with UL 467.

1. Electroplated tinned copper, C and H shaped.

C. Busbar Connectors: Cast silicon bronze, solderless compression-type, bolted connector; with a long barrel and two holes spaced on 5/8- or 1-inch centers for a two-bolt connection to the busbar.

D. Welded Connectors: Exothermic-welding kits of types recommended by kit manufacturer for materials being joined and installation conditions.

2.4 GROUNDING BUSBARS

A. Telecommunications Primary Bonding Busbar (PBB) and Telecommunications Secondary

Bonding Busbar (SBB):

1. The busbar shall be constructed of 1/4-inch thick solid copper bar.

2. The busbar shall be 4-inches high and minimum 24-inches long.

3. The busbar shall have predrilled holes

4. The busbar shall include wall-mount brackets with 600V, UL 891 compliant insulated standoffs. Insulated standoffs shall create a 2-inch stand off from the wall.

5. The hole pattern for attaching ground lugs shall meet the requirements of TIA-607-D and shall accept two-hole lugs with 5/16” or 7/16” bolt holes. The busbars shall have a minimum of thirty-three 5/16” hole pairs (minimum of sixty-six 5/16” holes total) and a minimum of five 7/16” hole pairs (minimum of ten 7/16” holes total).

6. The busbar shall be UL Listed as grounding and bonding equipment.

7. The busbar shall include all hardware required for complete installation.

2.5 IDENTIFICATION

A. Comply with requirements for identification products in Section 270553 "Identification for

Communications Systems."

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine the ac grounding electrode system and equipment grounding for compliance with requirements for maximum ground-resistance level and other conditions affecting performance of grounding and bonding of the electrical system.

B. Inspect the test results of the ac grounding system measured at the point of BCT connection.

C. Prepare written report, endorsed by Installer, listing conditions detrimental to performance of the Work.

D. Proceed with connection of the BCT only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Bonding shall include the ac utility power service entrance, the communications cable entrance, and the grounding electrode system. The bonding of these elements shall form a loop so that each element is connected to at least two others.

B. Comply with NECA 1.

C. Comply with TIA-607-D.

3.3 APPLICATION

A. Conductors: Install stranded conductors for No. 6 AWG and larger unless otherwise indicated.

1. The bonding conductors between the SBB and structural steel of steel-frame buildings shall not be smaller than No. 6 AWG.

2. The bonding conductors between the PBB and structural steel of steel-frame buildings shall not be smaller than No. 6 AWG.

B. Conductor Terminations and Connections:

1. Conduit and Equipment Grounding Conductor Terminations: Bolted connectors.

2. Connections to Structural Steel: Welded connectors.

3. Connections to Busbar: Two-lug bolted connectors.

C. Grounding and Bonding Conductors:

1. Install in the straightest and shortest route between the origination and termination point, and no longer than required. The bend radius shall not be smaller than eight times the diameter of the conductor. No one bend may exceed 90 degrees.

2. Install without splices.

3. Secure and support at not more than 36-inch intervals.

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4. Install grounding and bonding conductors in 1-inch PVC conduit until conduit enters a telecommunications room. The grounding and bonding conductor pathway through a plenum shall be in EMT. Conductors shall not be installed in EMT unless otherwise indicated.

a. If a grounding and bonding conductor is installed in ferrous metallic conduit, bond the conductor to the conduit using a grounding bushing that complies with requirements in Section 270528 "Pathways for Communications Systems," and bond both ends of the conduit to a PBB or SBB.

3.4 GROUNDING BUSBARS

A. Install busbars horizontally at 24 inches above finished floor in locations indicated on the

Drawings unless otherwise indicated.

3.5 CONNECTIONS

A. Bond metallic equipment in a telecommunications equipment room to the grounding busbar in that room, using equipment grounding conductors not smaller than No. 6 AWG.

B. Stacking of conductors under a single bolt is not permitted when connecting to busbars.

C. Assemble the wire connector to the conductor, complying with manufacturer's written instructions and as follows:

1. Use crimping tool and the die specific to the connector.

2. Pretwist the conductor.

3. Apply an antioxidant compound to all bolted and compression connections.

D. Primary Protector: Bond to the PBB with insulated bonding conductor.

E. Structural Steel: Where the structural steel of a steel frame building is readily accessible within the room or space, bond each SBB and PBB to the vertical steel of the building frame.

F. Electrical Power Panelboards: Where an electrical panelboard for telecommunications equipment is located in the same room or space, bond each SBB to the ground bar of the panelboard.

G. Shielded Cable: Bond the shield of shielded cable to the SBB in communications rooms and spaces. Comply with TIA-568.1-D and TIA-568.2-D when grounding shielded balanced twisted-pair cables.

H. Rack- and Cabinet-Mounted Equipment: Bond powered equipment chassis to the PBB or SBB.

Power connection shall comply with NFPA 70; the equipment grounding conductor in the power cord of cord- and plug-connected equipment shall be considered as a supplement to bonding requirements in this Section.

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3.6 GROUNDING UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS

A. Duct-Bank Grounding Conductor: Bury 12 inches above duct bank when indicated as part of duct-bank installation.

B. Comply with IEEE C2 grounding requirements.

C. Grounding Manholes and Handholes: Install a driven ground rod through manhole or handhole floor, close to wall, and set rod depth so 4 inches extends above finished floor. If necessary, install ground rod before manhole is placed and provide No. 1/0 AWG bare, tinned-copper conductor from ground rod into manhole through a waterproof sleeve in manhole wall. Protect ground rods passing through concrete floor with a double wrapping of pressure-sensitive insulating tape or heat-shrunk insulating sleeve from 2 inches above to 6 inches below concrete.

Seal floor opening with waterproof, nonshrink grout.

D. Grounding Connections to Manhole Components: Bond exposed-metal parts such as inserts, cable racks, pulling irons, ladders, and cable shields within each manhole or handhole, to ground rod or grounding conductor. Make connections with No. 4 AWG minimum, bonding conductor. Train conductors level or plumb around corners and fasten to manhole walls.

Connect grounding conductors to cable armor and cable shields according to written instructions by manufacturer of splicing and termination kits.

3.7 IDENTIFICATION

A. Labels shall be preprinted or computer-printed type.

1. Label PBB(s) with "fs-PBB," where "fs" is the telecommunications space identifier for the space containing the PBB.

2. Label SBB(s) with "fs-SBB," where "fs" is the telecommunications space identifier for the space containing the SBB.

3. Label the BCT and each telecommunications backbone conductor as close as practical to their point of termination. Label shall be nonmetallic and include the following:

"WARNING! TELECOMMUNICATIONS BONDING CONDUCTOR. DO NOT

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT!"

3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.

B. Perform tests and inspections.

C. Tests and Inspections:

1. Inspect physical and mechanical condition. Verify tightness of accessible, bolted, electrical connections with a calibrated torque wrench according to manufacturer's written instructions.

2. Test the bonding connections of the system using an ac earth ground-resistance tester, taking two-point bonding measurements in each telecommunications equipment room

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Conduct tests with the facility in operation.

a. Measure the resistance between the busbar and the nearest available grounding electrode. The maximum acceptable value of this bonding resistance is 100 milliohms.

3. Test for ground loop currents using a digital clamp-on ammeter, with a full-scale of not more than 10 A, displaying current in increments of 0.01 A at an accuracy of plus/minus

2.0 percent.

a. With the grounding infrastructure completed and the communications system electronics operating, measure the current in every conductor connected to the

PBB and each SBB. Maximum acceptable ac current level is 1 A.

D. Excessive Ground Resistance: If resistance to ground at the BCT exceeds 5 ohms, notify

Contracting Officer promptly and include recommendations to reduce ground resistance.

E. Grounding system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

F. Prepare test and inspection reports.

END OF SECTION 270526

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SECTION 270528 - PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Metal conduits and fittings.

2. Nonmetallic conduits and fittings.

3. Optical-fiber-cable pathways and fittings.

4. Hooks.

5. Boxes, enclosures, and cabinets.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 078413 "Penetration Firestopping"

B. Section 270500 “Common Work Results for Communications”

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

D. Section 270529 "Hangers and Supports for Communications Systems"

E. Section 270544 "Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Communications Pathways and Cabling"

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product data for the following:

1. Metal conduits and fittings

2. Nonmetallic conduits and fittings

3. Optical-fiber-cable pathways and fittings

4. Hooks

5. Boxes, enclosures, and cabinets.

B. Shop Drawings: For custom enclosures and cabinets.

1. Include plans, elevations, sections, and attachment details.

C. Coordination Drawings: Pathway routing plans, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of items involved:

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1. Structural members in paths of pathway groups with common supports.

2. HVAC and plumbing items and architectural features in paths of conduit groups with common supports.

3. Underground ducts, piping, and structures in location of underground enclosures and handholes.

D. Source quality-control reports.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 METAL CONDUITS AND FITTINGS

A. Description: Metal raceway of circular cross section with manufacturer-fabricated fittings.

B. General Requirements for Metal Conduits and Fittings:

1. Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, and marked for intended location and application.

2. Comply with TIA-569-D.

C. GRC: Comply with ANSI C80.1 and UL 6.

D. PVC-Coated Steel Conduit: PVC-coated GRC.

1. Comply with NEMA RN 1.

2. Coating Thickness: 0.040 inch , minimum.

E. EMT: Comply with ANSI C80.3 and UL 797.

F. Fittings for Metal Conduit: Comply with ANSI/NEMA FB 1 and UL 514B.

1. Conduit Fittings for Hazardous (Classified) Locations: Comply with UL 1203 and

NFPA 70.

2. Fittings for EMT:

a. Material: Steel.

b. Type: Compression.

c. The use of set screw fittings is prohibited.

3. Expansion Fittings: PVC or steel to match conduit type, complying with UL 467, rated for environmental conditions where installed, and including flexible external bonding jumper.

4. Coating for Fittings for PVC-Coated Conduit: Minimum thickness of 0.040 inch, with overlapping sleeves protecting threaded joints.

G. Joint Compound for GRC: Approved, as defined in NFPA 70, by authorities having jurisdiction for use in conduit assemblies, and compounded for use to lubricate and protect threaded conduit joints from corrosion and to enhance their conductivity.

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2.2 NONMETALLIC CONDUITS AND FITTINGS

A. Description: Nonmetallic raceway of circular section with manufacturer-fabricated fittings.

B. General Requirements for Nonmetallic Conduits and Fittings:

1. Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by an NRTL, and marked for intended location and application.

2. Comply with TIA-569-D.

C. RNC: Type EPC-40-PVC or Type EPC-80-PVC as indicated on Drawings, complying with

NEMA TC 2 and UL 651 unless otherwise indicated.

D. Rigid HDPE: Comply with UL 651A.

E. Continuous HDPE: Comply with UL 651A.

F. Fittings: Comply with NEMA TC 3; match to conduit or tubing type and material.

G. Solvents and Adhesives: As recommended by conduit manufacturer.

2.3 OPTICAL-FIBER-CABLE PATHWAYS AND FITTINGS

A. Description: Comply with UL 2024; flexible-type pathway with a circular cross section, approved for plenum installation unless otherwise indicated.

B. Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by an NRTL, and marked for intended location and application.

C. Comply with TIA-569-D.

2.4 HOOKS

A. Description: Prefabricated sheet metal cable supports for telecommunications cable.

B. Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by an NRTL, and marked for intended location and application.

C. Comply with TIA-569-D.

D. Galvanized steel.

E. J shape.

2.5 BOXES, ENCLOSURES, AND CABINETS

A. Description: Enclosures for communications.

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B. General Requirements for Boxes, Enclosures, and Cabinets:

1. Comply with TIA-569-D.

2. Boxes, enclosures, and cabinets installed in wet locations shall be listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by an NRTL, and marked for use in wet locations.

3. Box extensions used to accommodate new building finishes shall be of same material as recessed box.

4. Device Box Dimensions: 4 inches square by 2-1/8 inches deep

5. Gangable boxes are prohibited.

C. Sheet Metal Outlet and Device Boxes: Comply with NEMA OS 1 and UL 514A.

D. Cast-Metal Outlet and Device Boxes: Comply with NEMA FB 1, ferrous alloy, Type FD, with gasketed cover.

E. Small Sheet Metal Pull and Junction Boxes: NEMA OS 1.

F. Cast-Metal Access, Pull, and Junction Boxes: Comply with NEMA FB 1 and UL 1773, galvanized, cast iron with gasketed cover.

G. Nonmetallic Outlet and Device Boxes: Comply with NEMA OS 2 and UL 514C.

H. Hinged-Cover Enclosures: Comply with UL 50 and NEMA 250, Type 1with continuous-hinge cover with flush latch unless otherwise indicated.

1. Metal Enclosures: Steel, finished inside and out with manufacturer's standard enamel.

2. Nonmetallic Enclosures:

a. Material: Fiberglass.

b. Finished inside with radio-frequency-resistant paint.

3. Interior Panels: Steel; all sides finished with manufacturer's standard enamel.

I. Cabinets:

1. NEMA 250, Type 1galvanized-steel box with removable interior panel and removable front, finished inside and out with manufacturer's standard enamel.

2. Hinged door in front cover with flush latch and concealed hinge.

3. Key latch to match panelboards.

4. Metal barriers to separate wiring of different systems and voltage.

5. Accessory feet where required for freestanding equipment.

6. Nonmetallic cabinets shall be listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PATHWAY APPLICATION

A. Outdoors: Apply pathway products as specified below unless otherwise indicated:

1. Exposed Conduit: GRC.

2. Concealed Conduit, Aboveground: GRC.

3. Underground Conduit: See Section 270543 “Underground Pathways and Structures for

Communication Systems”.

4. Boxes and Enclosures, Aboveground: NEMA 250, Type 4.

B. Indoors: Apply pathway products as specified below unless otherwise indicated:

1. Exposed: GRC.

2. Concealed in Ceilings and Interior Walls and Partitions: EMT.

3. Damp or Wet Locations: GRC.

4. Below Floor Slab: See Section 270543 “Underground Pathways and Structures for

Communication Systems”.

5. Pathways for Optical-Fiber or Communications Cable in Spaces Used for Environmental

Air: Plenum-type, optical-fiber-cable pathway

6. Boxes and Enclosures: NEMA 250, Type 1, except use NEMA 250, Type 4 stainless steel units in institutional and commercial kitchens and damp or wet locations.

C. Minimum Pathway Size: 1-inch trade size.

D. Pathway Fittings: Compatible with pathways and suitable for use and location.

1. Rigid and Intermediate Steel Conduit: Use threaded rigid steel conduit fittings unless otherwise indicated. Comply with NEMA FB 2.10.

2. PVC Externally Coated, Rigid Steel Conduits: Use only fittings listed for use with this type of conduit.