Electronic Security Systems Handbook (ENCLOSURE 2).pdf

Electronic Security System Standards Technical Specifications Handbook

A. Purpose. This chapter defines the standards that are to be applied during the installation of electronic security systems (ESSs) for the United States Coast Guard, (USCG) facilities.

Application of these standards will provide a high level of consistency for all installed ESS systems. Installers of ESS within USCG facilities shall adhere to these standards; however, it is understood that there may be site-specific conditions that require the installer to deviate from these standards. It is critical that these standards be read and understood, not only by installation, sales, and project managers, but also by the Command Security Officer (CSO), Facilities Engineer, and other on-site engineering personnel whom may be responsible for the installation of the USCG ESS.

B. Supporting Material. The following documents were used as guidance in the development of these standards:

1. United States Coast Guard Physical Security and Force Protection Program, COMDTINST M5530.1 (series).

2. Physical Security Standards for Compartmented Information Facilities, ICD 705.

3. Electronic Security System, United Facility Guide Specifications (UFGS) 13720.

4. Closed Circuit Television Systems, UFGS 16751.

5. Fiber Optic Data Transmission System, UFGS 16768A.

6. Wire Line Data Transmission System, UFGS 16792A.

7. Coaxial Data Transmission System, UFGS 16794A.

8. Fencing, UFGS 02821A.

9. Exterior Lighting Including Security and CCTV Applications, UFGS 16528A.

C. Deviations. U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Office of Security and Policy Management

(DCMS-34) shall approve all requests for purchase, issue, lease, or lease renewal of nonstandard physical security equipment. This includes commercial IDS, ePACS, and closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) when they are used for surveillance or assessment purposes. Where site-specific conditions require deviation, the system installer or project manager shall immediately bring it to the attention of DCMS-34, via a written request for deviation. Requests shall be sent to:

Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard

Office of Security Policy and Management

2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Stop 7202

Washington, DC 20593

1. Such written request shall describe:

a. The specific condition.

b. How it affects the security installation or operation.

c. The details of the proposed solution being offered.

2. DCMS-34 will review the request and provide written approval/disapproval of the proposed solution. In no case shall deviations from the installation standards be allowed without written approval from DCMS-34.

D. Contractor’s Responsibilities. In the performance of ESS installations, the contractor is responsible for the following items:

1. Code Compliance. The contractor shall assume full responsibility to ensure that the ESS installation, composed of access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV subsystems is in compliance with all applicable codes and requirements including Coast Guard

Instructions, UFGS, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD), and U.S. Coast Guard

Technical Manuals (TMs).

2. Permits. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits required for ESS installation if so required by local codes. Copies of permits shall be supplied to the local

CSO as well as the Facilities Engineer and displayed on-site during installation.

3. Transmission Methods. The contractor shall be responsible for assisting in the coordination, acquisition, and installation of communications infrastructure necessary to transmit electronic security system data. The contractor shall inform the local Facilities

Engineering Officer of the quantity, type, and location of necessary communication lines

30 days prior to the beginning of any ESS project.

4. System Addressing and Project Information. At least thirty days (30) prior to project initiation, the contractor shall provide infrastructure requirements including, but not limited to, the following information:

a. Project address

b. Local contact information

c. Network IP information & Requirements

d. System addressing information

e. Device/point names

f. Quantity and type of communications paths needed

g. Site specific drawings of the proposed equipment installation

Note: This information is to be completed and transmitted to the local point of contact so the existing monitoring site security equipment will communicate with the newly installed equipment. The information must be submitted at least one week prior to bringing the site system on-line. A copy of the information shall be kept in the site security enclosure. This information will be labeled “For Official Use Only” (FOUO).

The original will be filed at USCG headquarters.

5. Certificate to Operate over USCG WAN. The contractor shall provide all required technical and system configuration information to the USCG/CIO to assist the CSO in obtaining the required certificate to operate the software and hardware on the WAN, if allowed to operate over the USCG WAN.

6. System Testing. The contractor is responsible for all system testing. The contractor shall test all installed equipment before any tests are scheduled with Coast Guard personnel.

The contractor is also responsible for scheduling the performance verification test (PVT) with designated Coast Guard representatives. The PVT shall ensure that all installed equipment is working according to specifications and ready for operation. The PVT shall be in written format, labeled as FOUO and be a deliverable part of the contracted

“Statement of Work” (SOW).

7. System Record Drawings. The contractor shall be responsible for providing five (5) complete and accurate sets of drawings to the local CSO/Facility Engineer’s office upon completion of the ESS installation. In addition to hardcopy drawings, five (5) complete and accurate electronic sets of the drawings shall be provided on CD in Autocad 3D 2009 or Bentley V8i or current versions. Provide all files needed to open, edit and display these drawings. All drawings must follow Unified Facility Code (UFC) format. The drawings shall show placement of all ESS devices, wiring diagrams for signal and power cables, device addresses, monitoring location of devices, and a complete layout of all cable paths, cable numbering, and junction box locations. The wiring diagrams shall be complete point-to-point connection drawings with all wires, cables and termination points defined. The diagrams shall not be typical type diagrams unless a table of actual point-to-point connection information is included. These completed drawings will be marked

FOUO and shall be handled as such (including the electronic files of these documents).

These documents shall be a deliverable as part of the SOW.

8. Training. The contractor is responsible to provide training for all new ESS systems, and shall provide an instructor for the purpose of training support personnel in use and operation of the new equipment. The training shall be video and audio recorded by the contractor and provided to the USCG for future training. The number of hours for training at each location shall be negotiated before contract award. Training shall be included as part of any recapitalization or reset of newly awarded “Service Maintenance

Agreement” (SMA).

E. Access Control System (ACS).

1. General.

a. Access control equipment shall meet all requirements of the United States Coast

Guard COMDTINST 5530.1 (series). All equipment shall be installed as outlined in this document, and in accordance with any project specific direction provided by

DCMS-34.

b. Access control readers and other peripheral devices shall be wired to intelligent field controllers. Controllers shall be located inside the protected area as coordinated with the local CSO. Panels shall communicate with the designated host/server via network communication or direct wire communication. The designated Coast Guard representative will provide the appropriate network connection and IP information or communication path to the installation contractor as needed. In some cases, this communication path may be part of the installation contract.

c. The access control system server shall be 100% IBM Personal Computer Standard compatible, approved for use with Microsoft Windows 2008 Server or Microsoft

Windows. The system shall be loaded with the following software unless updated versions are available:

(1) Microsoft Windows 2008 Server operating system software.

(2) SQL Server.

(3) Internet Explorer 9.0.

(4) Client Workstation(s) shall be Windows compatible.

d. Manufacturer’s cut sheets for the access control equipment specified below is provided in enclosure (2).

F. Card Readers.

1. Interior.

a. Interior mounted card readers shall be HID iClass or approved equivalent that are compatible with the government issued identification cards for the facility or approved equivalent with integral keypad and be mounted on the latch or active-leaf side of the controlled door. If a scramble pad is required for the application it shall be a Codeguard SER3-W, or approved equivalent. Card readers shall be mounted at a height of 48 inches above finished floor (AFF) to the active mechanism.

b. The local Facility Engineer shall approve the color and mounting location.

2. Exterior.

a. Exterior mounted card readers shall be HID iClass or approved equivalent that are compatible with HSPD-12 compliant government issued identification cards for the facility, or approved equivalent with integral keypad. They shall be mounted to the latch or active-leaf side of the controlled door. The card reader shall be rated for the environment. Card readers shall be mounted at a height of 48 inches above finished floor (AFF) to the active mechanism. This includes pedestrian gate applications.

b. The local Facilities Engineer representative will also approve the color and mounting location.

3. Vehicle Gates. Card readers used for control of vehicle gates shall be HID R90 Long

Range Reader, or approved equivalent. Card readers shall be mounted at a height of 48 inches AFF to the active mechanism.

4. Field Door Controllers.

a. Field door controllers shall be LENEL, or approved equivalent, with two reader ports, Ethernet LAN/WAN and dial-up ready.

b. All controllers shall be mounted in secured rooms or tamper proof junction boxes. In order to accommodate system maintenance, panels shall be mounted below 72 inches

AFF unless site conditions prevent such mounting. Deviations will require pre-approval by the local Facilities Engineer. Tamper switches shall be provided to monitor the field controller door or cover.

5. Access Control Voice Communications.

a. Hands free or hand set type voice communication devices shall be installed as directed by the CSO. These devices shall be Viking Electronics model E-10A-EWP with VE–5X5 or approved equivalent, surface mount box for areas with less than 85 db ambient noise levels, or approved equivalent. Facilities or locations with an ambient noise level above 85 db shall use Viking Electronics model K-1500-7 with

VE-5x 10 back-boxes, or approved equivalent. The voice communications equipment shall be connected to the existing phone equipment at each location and shall utilize an unused extension or phone number on the system.

b. The communications devices shall be mounted at or above 48 inches AFF and be accessible to all occupants of the facility. The local Facilities Engineering Officer responsible for the location will provide the telephone numbers or extension numbers to the installation contractor upon request. A minimum of two telephone numbers or extensions shall be programmed into each device.

6. Request-To-Exit Motion Detectors.

a. Request-to-exit (REX) motion detectors shall be equipped with a buzzer that can be set to sound five seconds before a “propped door” alarm is generated. REX motion detectors shall be mounted to provide optimum coverage of individuals approaching the exit door. Units must be mounted to preclude pattern blocking in areas near emergency exits signs or light fixtures.

b. Relay #1 shall be wired to provide an input signal to the REX input of the access control panel. Relay #2 shall be configured to switch/break the positive leg of the power circuit providing power to the magnetic lock when the unit is activated, if used on doors equipped with magnetic locks. The relay latch timer shall be set at five seconds unless local codes require a different unlock period for magnetic lock controlled doors.

c. Units shall be programmed for re-trigger and fail-safe modes.

7. Request-To-Exit Push Buttons.

a. Doors fitted with electromagnetic locks shall use REX push buttons in addition to other REX devices. REX push buttons shall be Camden CM-30EE series heavy-duty exit push buttons, or approved equivalent. REX push buttons shall be mounted with the active device 48 inches AFF, where required. Push buttons shall include delayed action (DA) and be red in color.

b. Contacts are to be configured so that the normally open (N/O) contacts trigger the

REX input. The normally closed (N/C) contacts shall be configured to break the positive leg of the power circuit providing power to the magnetic lock when the unit is activated. The pneumatic timer shall be set at five seconds unless local codes require a different unlock period for magnetic lock controlled doors. The push button color shall be red.

8. Request-To-Exit Push Bars. REX push bars shall be Locknetics model 672 or approved equivalent, and be used to replace existing crash bars on doors with electromagnetic locks. The push bar shall be wired in the same manner as the REX button as described in

Section 6 above.

9. Balanced Magnetic Switches (BMS). A switch constructed in such a manner or that includes additional components that increase resistance to magnetic, electrical and mechanical tampering or defeat. A BMS shall meet UL-634 Level 2 High Security standards. Color shall be chosen to closely match the color of the doorframe.

10. Electromagnetic Locks.

a. Electromagnetic locks (EM) are locking devices that consist of an electromagnet and an armature plate. There are two main types of electric locking devices. Locking devices can be either "fail safe" or "fail secure". EM locks are only used when electric strikes or electric locksets cannot be used. EM locks shall be LockNetics 392+SM series and be installed on the secure side of the door. In-swing applications shall incorporate the use of top-jamb, in swing, mounting brackets.

b. Doors equipped with EM locks shall be fitted with push bars or REX motion detectors or push buttons. EM lock controlled doors shall be installed to meet NFPA

101, NFPA 70, and all local codes.

c. Facilities in which all perimeter doors are secured with EM locks shall have a key switch installed on the building exterior to allow access to the facility in the event of system failure. The location of the key switch shall be coordinated with the local CSO or physical security specialist and shall be installed using tamper-proof screws. The installation shall also incorporate a tamper switch that is monitored for locked/un-locked position. The key shall only be able to be removed in the locked position.

d. All electronic locking device power supplies shall interface with the building fire alarm system to provide a physical disconnect of power to the locks in the event of a fire alarm condition. The disconnect will take place on the low voltage output of the power supply after the battery circuit. Power supplies with battery back-up will not prevent the doors from unlocking the disconnect will keep the doors unlocked until the fire alarm is reset.

11. Electric Strikes. They shall be HES/ASSA ABLOY series dual voltage operation or approved equivalent. Electric strikes shall be compatible with the cylindrical, non-deadbolt mortise, and rim exit door hardware installed on the door. Doors with electric strikes shall use a REX motion detector to shunt the alarm upon valid egress.

G. Power Supplies.

1. Primary Power Supply. All door hardware, electric exit devices, and peripheral devices, such as REX motion detectors, shall be powered separately from other control equipment.

Power supplies shall be Altronix AL 600 ULX, or approved equivalent, with batteries to provide back-up power for a period of two hours. The power supply shall be sized at

120% of the calculated power consumption for the devices being powered. Individual fused outputs shall be used for each electric device or auxiliary device being powered.

2. Secondary Power Supply. Power output will meet the needs of all equipment specified for the system and remain operational for a minimum of 8 hours on battery backup power if primary AC is lost. The power supply control panel must monitor for AC power loss, monitor battery power and send a low battery alarm signal approximately 30 minutes prior to total battery failure.

3. Surge Protection.

a. All equipment connected to AC power shall be protected from surges. Equipment protection shall withstand surge test waveforms described in IEEE C62.41. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection.

b. Video and Sync Signal Transmission Line Surge Protection

c. All cable, except fiber optic cable, used for IP shall include protective devices to safeguard the CCTV equipment against surges. The surge suppression device shall not attenuate or reduce the video, control or sync signal under normal conditions. The surge suppression device shall be capable of dissipating not less than 1500 watts for 1 millisecond, and the response time from zero volts to clamping shall not be greater than 5 nanoseconds. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection.

d. Control Line Surge Protection.

e. All cables and conductors, except fiber optic cables, which serve as communication, control, or signal lines shall be protected against surges and shall have surge protection installed at each end. Protection shall be furnished at the equipment and additional triple electrode gas surge protectors rated for the application on each wire line circuit shall be installed within 1m or approximately 3 feet of the building cable entrance. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection. The inputs and outputs shall be tested in both normal mode and common mode using the following waveforms:

(1) A 10-microsecond rise time by 1000 microsecond pulse width waveform with a peak voltage of 1500 volts and a peak current of 60 amperes.

(2) An 8-microsecond rise time by 20-microsecond pulse width waveform with a peak voltage of 1000 volts and a peak current of 500 amperes.

(3) Power Line Conditioners.

f. A power line conditioner shall be furnished for security console equipment. The power line conditioner shall be of the Ferro resonant design, with no moving parts and no tap switching, while electrically isolating the secondary from the power line side. The power line conditioner shall be sized for 125 percent of the actual connected kVA load. Characteristics of the power line conditioner shall be as follows:

(1) At 85 percent load, the output voltage shall not deviate by more than plus or minus 1 percent of nominal when the input voltage fluctuates between minus 20 percent to plus 10 percent of nominal.

(2) During load changes of zero to full load, the output voltage shall not deviate by more than plus or minus 3 percent of nominal. Full correction of load switching disturbances shall be accomplished within 5 cycles, and 95 percent correction shall be accomplished within 2 cycles of the onset of the disturbance.

(3) Total harmonic distortion shall not exceed 3 ½ percent at full load.

H. Access Control Cabling.

1. Access control cabling shall be composite cable or approved equivalent. One cable shall be run from the field control panel to each card reader controlled door. The cable shall be run to a junction box located above the ceiling on the secure side of the door. Sufficient slack shall be run so that the cable can be stripped-back and distributed to each device.

2. Color code.

a. Card reader. VDC +5 volts Orange

Tamper Blue

Ground Black

VDC +12-18 volts Red

Data 0 Green

Data 1 White

LED Brown

Sounder Yellow

b. Electric Lock. VDC + Red

VDC- Black

c. REX Motion. VDC+ Red

Common 1 Green (Access REX input)

N.O. 1 White

Common 2 Brown (switching lock power)

N.C. 2 Blue

d. Push Bar. VDC+ Red

Common 1 Green (Access REX input)

N.O. 1 White

e. REX Button. VDC+ Red

Common 1 Green (Access REX input)

N.O. 1 White

f. Door Contact. Common 1 Red (access system)

N.O. 1 Black

N.C. 1 White

2. Cable Identification Methods.

a. All cables shall be clearly marked within 6 inches of both ends of the cable and at splice points using self-adhesive printed cable markers. Access control cables shall be marked as follows:

b. Card reader cable.

Digit 1 – 2 Controller number and name

Digit 3 – 5 Device/Reader port number

I. Termination Methods. Stranded wire used with screw type terminals must be terminated using crimp type spade connectors or compression screw type terminations. Stranded wire terminated directly beneath screw type terminals is not permitted. All cabling will be neatly dressed and wire tied at the door and panel locations. Wherever possible connections shall be made to terminal blocks. Only as a last resort shall any connection be made using wire nuts.

Under no circumstances shall wire nuts be used in a junction box larger than 4 11/16”.

J. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV).

1. All USCG facilities shall use Bosch CCTV equipment, or approved equivalent, for recording and control of CCTV cameras. The recording and control equipment shall be compatible with all other ESS equipment installed at these facilities. The equipment shall meet all requirements of the Unified Facilities Guide Specification Section (UFGS)

16751A and shall be approved by the CSO and Facilities Engineering Officer prior to installation.

2. Cameras covering perimeter entry/exit points are to be positioned so that the field of view provides positive identification of individuals and vehicles both entering and exiting controlled areas. All camera positions will be verified and approved by the local physical security specialist responsible for the site. Screen captured still photographs of images indicating final camera positioning shall be provided by the installation contractor to the

CSO prior to product acceptance.

K. Video Monitors.

1. There will be several different configurations of monitors used in the ESS installation depending on the video control equipment used. All configurations will use a minimum of two video monitors.

2. Cameras will be connected to appropriately sized Network Video Recorders: A flat screen, HDMI capable monitor with a viewing area of 20 inches or more shall be used for multi-screen viewing, recorded video viewing, and programming of the CCTV system. A second monitor shall be standard color video monitor with a viewing area of 20 inches or more to view the output from the NVRs and view the pan-tilt zoom (PTZ) cameras during viewing and control.

L. Cameras.

1. Interior/Exterior Fixed Cameras. Interior fixed cameras shall be Bosch LTC0485 series camera or approved equivalent. Exterior fixed cameras shall be Bosch LTC0495 series camera or approved equivalent.

2. Interior/Exterior Fixed Camera Enclosures. Interior or exterior fixed cameras requiring protection from the surrounding environment shall use Bosch housings or approved equivalent. Exterior fixed cameras requiring protection from the surrounding environment shall use Bosch UHO-HBPS-10 housings or approved equivalent.

3. Fixed Camera Lenses. Bosch LTC0485, or approved equivalent, interior cameras shall use Bosch auto-iris, or approved equivalent, variable focal length lenses. The lens shall have a focal length sized to observe the desired coverage area. Bosch LTC 0630, or approved equivalent, shall be used for exterior applications and shall use Bosch auto-iris, IR-corrective, variable focal length lenses, or approved equivalent. The lens shall have a focal length sized to observe the desired coverage area. All exterior cameras shall be installed in the appropriate UHO housing configuration specified above.

4. Pan, Tilt, and Zoom Cameras.

a. PTZ cameras shall be Bosch Modular Autodomes, or approved equivalent.

b. The camera shall have:

(1) ¼” CCD imager.

(2) Fully interchangeable CPU’s, cameras, housings, communications & mounts.

(3) Horizontal resolution of 540TV lines.

(4) Lens F1.6 to F4.5 (3.4 ~ 122mm optical).

(5) Zoom 36X optical, 12X electronic.

(6) Video signal to noise >50 db.

(7) Maximum sensitivity 0.083 lux, color and 0.016 lux, black and white.

(8) Clear lower dome.

M. CCTV Lighting Requirements. The lighting configuration for CCTV cameras shall be LED

(Light Emitting Diode) and be a minimum of 4000k (Kelvin) for optimum CCTV assessment of each zone. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating the lighting fixtures with the spectral sensitivity of the camera, adding infrared illumination, and providing sufficient lighting to meet the minimum faceplate illumination requirements of the camera. Approved

IR illuminators will be controlled by their respective cameras and activated only when those cameras require IR illumination. Refer to UFGS 16528A for additional design requirements for CCTV assessment lighting.

N. Audio Monitoring.

1. Where one-way listen or two-way listen/talkback capabilities are desired at USCG Arms

Rooms or CWSs, Louroe Electronics model AP-12TB or AP-16TB audio monitoring base station and applicable components, or approved equivalent, shall be used.

2. This system allows monitoring of up to sixteen individual zones by manually pressing a button for the desired zone. The audio monitoring system shall be integrated with the

IDS to allow listen in capabilities during an alarm event in the Arms Rooms and CWSs.

O. Network Video Recorders (NVRs). NVRs shall be installed to record all CCTV activity.

The units shall be installed in secured electrical or telecommunications rooms to protect the units from tampering. The USCG Facilities Engineer shall provide the appropriate hardwired communications path or network connection and IP information as specified by the installation contractor. The units shall be configured to alter/improve recording quality when video activity is detected to maximize hard disk utilization.

P. Virtual Matrix Control Systems. Virtual Matrix Control Systems shall communicate directly with the ESS to call up and display selected cameras at the monitoring locations. Bosch, or approved equivalent, workstations are the only approved CCTV control systems for USCG applications. Bosch, or approved equivalent, workstations will utilize Video Management

Software (VMS) and ensure virtual matrix operation from any authorized workstation, including existing PCs, as designated by the CSO. Such existing PCs will be connected to the ESS network, and any required equipment such as NIC cards will be installed under the direction of the CSO and Base IT personnel.

Q. Power Supplies. Power supplies shall be Bosch, Altronix, or approved equivalent.

1. Each camera shall be powered from an individually fused output, separate from the heater/blower. No plug-in transformers will be allowed.

2. No plug-in transformers will be allowed.

R. Surge Protection.

1. All equipment connected to AC power shall be protected from surges. Equipment protection shall withstand surge test waveforms described in IEEE C62.41. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection.

2. Video and Sync Signal Transmission Line Surge Protection. All cable, except fiber optic cable, used for sync or video signal transmission shall include protective devices to safeguard the CCTV equipment against surges. The surge suppression device shall not attenuate or reduce the video, control or sync signal under normal conditions. The surge suppression device shall be capable of dissipating not less than 1500 watts for 1 millisecond, and the response time from zero volts to clamping shall not be greater than 5 nanoseconds. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection.

3. Control Line Surge Protection. All cables and conductors, except fiber optic cables, which serve as communication, control, or signal lines shall be protected against surges and shall have surge protection installed at each end. Protection shall be furnished at the equipment and additional triple electrode gas surge protectors rated for the application on each wire line circuit shall be installed within 3 feet of the building cable entrance. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection. The inputs and outputs shall be tested in both normal mode and common mode using the following waveforms:

a. A 10-microsecond rise time by 1000 microsecond pulse width waveform with a peak voltage of 1500 volts and a peak current of 60 amperes.

b. An 8-microsecond rise time by 20-microsecond pulse width waveform with a peak voltage of 1000 volts and a peak current of 500 amperes.

4. Power Line Conditioners. A power line conditioner shall be furnished for security console equipment. The power line conditioner shall be of the Ferro-Resonant design, with no moving parts and no tap switching, while electrically isolating the secondary from the power line side. The power line conditioner shall be sized for 125 percent of the actual connected kVA load. Characteristics of the power line conditioner shall be as follows:

a. At 85 percent load, the output voltage shall not deviate by more than plus or minus 1 percent of nominal when the input voltage fluctuates between minus 20 percent to plus 10 percent of nominal.

b. During load changes of zero to full load, the output voltage shall not deviate by more than plus or minus 3 percent of nominal. Full correction of load switching disturbances shall be accomplished within 5 cycles, and 95 percent correction shall be accomplished within 2 cycles of the onset of the disturbance.

c. Total harmonic distortion shall not exceed 3 ½ percent at full load.

S. Cabling.

1. CCTV Power Cabling.

2. CCTV power cables shall be 18-gauge minimum and shall be sized according to distance and voltage.

Power Cable Color Code

VDC+ Red

3. CCTV Video and Data Cabling.

a. Indoor CCTV cabling shall be CAT6 for IP based camera systems, RG-59/U coax for runs less than 750 feet for systems requiring coax. RG-59/U shall have a 20-gauge solid center conductor and 95% braided copper shield. Cable outer jacket material shall be rated for the application. For runs greater than 750 feet, twisted pair or optical fiber shall be used. Refer to Sections 3 and 4 below for determination of fiber type (i.e. single mode or multi-mode).

b. Outdoor CCTV cabling and cabling located in hazardous areas shall be fiber optic.

Refer to Sections 4 and 5 below for determination of fiber type (i.e. single mode or multi-mode).

4. Multi-mode Fiber. All fiber runs less than three miles shall be Corning Gigabit Plus CL multi-mode fiber (MM) 62.5/125um two strands minimum. The fiber shall be terminated with ST type connectors, meet or exceed the following performance specifications, and be rated for the use:

a. Wavelength (850/1300 nm)

b. Maximum Attenuation 3.5/1.0

c. Typical Attenuation @ 23 degrees C (db/KM) 3.0/1.0

d. Minimum LED Bandwidth (MHz KM) 200/500

e. Gigabit Ethernet Distance Guarantee (M) 300/550

f. NEC 770 compliant

g. OFNP and FT-6 listed

h. All dielectric construction

i. Operating temperature 0 to +70 C (+32 to + 158 F)

j. UL-910 (for plenum, riser, and general building applications)

5. Single-Mode Fiber.

a. All fiber runs greater than three miles shall be Corning MIC single-mode fiber (SM) with a core diameter of approximately nine micrometers. The fiber shall be terminated with ST type connectors, meet or exceed the following performance specifications, and be rated for the use:

(1) Wavelength (1310/1550 nm).

(2) Maximum Attenuation 0.4/0.3.

(3) Typical Attenuation @ 23 degrees C (db/KM) 0.5/0.4.

(4) Gigabit Ethernet Distance Guarantee (M) 5,000.

(5) NEC 770 compliant.

(6) OFNP and FT-6 listed.

(7) All dielectric construction.

(8) Operating temperature 0 to +70 C (+32 to + 158 F).

(9) UL-910 (for plenum, riser, and general building applications.

b. The manufacturer of the fiber shall certify the installation contractor to install and service the fiber. The contractor shall have all of the proper tools to install, test and certify the fiber system. A certification document will be provided to the USCG

CSO’s office and the local representative for Facility Engineering upon completion of the system. The contractor will size the cables to include 100% spare capacity for use by USCG.

6. Fiber Systems for IP based systems.

a. When fiber optic cable is used between network switches, any media conversion devices required shall meet the environmental requirements for such switches (i.e.

Hardened/extended temperature), selected to meet the need of the individual site requirements. Link aggregation enabling increased bandwidth through the use of multiple fiber strands shall be utilized to maximize signal transmission bandwidth between switches. All aggregate settings shall be documented.

b. All fiber equipment shall be supplied with enclosures, mounting hardware, and a UPS or battery backup.

7. CCTV Cable Identification Methods. All cables shall be clearly marked within six inches of both ends and at splice points using self-adhesive printed cable markers.

CCTV Cable

DVR Number/Name Camera Number/Name

T. Intrusion Detection System (IDS).

a. Intrusion detection systems (IDSs) monitor doors, windows, and all other points of access into and out of a facility for the detection of unauthorized entry.

b. A typical system would monitor a facility using BMSs on doors and volumetric sensors (motion sensors) to monitor the interior spaces. An HID card reader with integral keypad shall be used to arm and disarm the facility or zone.

2. Intrusion Detection Panel. The intrusion detection panel shall include all input/output modules for monitoring and control of the required devices. The security panel shall be added to monitor the doors and motion sensors.

3. Arm/Disarm Keypad.

a. The card readers specified in Section F of this design standard for interior and exterior applications shall be used to arm and disarm the intrusion detection zones if required.

b. If so designed, the entrance and exit points of the intrusion detection zone shall be programmed to provide a 30 second entry delay before alarm and a 45 second exit delay before alarm if the system has been properly armed.

4. Balanced Magnetic Switches. BMSs shall be as specified in Section F.9.

5. Push-Button Duress Alarms.

a. Push-button duress alarms shall be Knight Plastics model KP1S, or approved equivalent, with integral tamper to provide a means for an individual to covertly notify the monitoring location that a duress situation exists. Push-button duress alarms shall be designed to activate when a button located on the duress switch housing is depressed. Duress alarms shall have no visible or audible alarm emanate when depressed and shall lock in the activated position until manually reset with a key. The switch housing shall shroud the activating button to prevent accidental activation. The duress switch shall be a Knight Plastics Ltd. Model KP1S with integral tamper or approved equivalent.

b. All duress devices shall be wired and programmed as 24-hour monitoring devices.

The arm/disarm function of the IDS system shall not affect the operation of these devices.

5. Wireless Duress Alarms. Wireless duress alarms shall be Inovonics part number FA205S, FA205D or approved equivalent and consist of a portable alarm transmitter and permanently installed receivers. Depressing a button located on the housing shall activate the transmitter. An alarm signal shall be transmitted to one or more receivers located within a protected zone and, in-turn, transmit an alarm signal to the monitoring system.

No visible or audible alarm shall emanate from the transmitter or receiver when activated.

The transmitter housing shall shroud the activating button to prevent accidental activation. The transmitter shall be designed to be unobtrusive and still be activated in a covert manner. All duress devices shall be wired and programmed as 24-hour monitoring devices and have a range of 4,000 feet. The arm/disarm function of the IDS system shall not affect the operation of these devices.

6. Interior Intrusion Detection Sensors. Interior motion sensors shall be passive infrared rated. This standard will help high security installations to identify the magnetic contacts and sensors that provide the highest level of physical perimeter intrusion detection.

Controls shall not be accessible when the sensor housing is in place. The sensor shall be configured to produce an alarm when both detectors sense a target. The sensor shall be equipped with an LED walk test indicator for the passive infrared detector. The walk test indicator shall not be visible during normal operations. When visible, the walk test indicator shall light when the sensor detects an intruder. The sensor shall either be equipped with a manual control to enable/disable the test indicators located within the sensor's housing, or the test indicators shall be located within the sensor such that it can only be seen when the housing is open/removed.

7. Exterior Intrusion Detection Sensors.

a. Only bi-static microwave intrusion detection sensors are approved for use at USCG facilities where applicable. A bi-static system uses a transmitter and a receiver, typically separated by 25 to 1500 feet, in direct Line of Site (LOS) with each other.

Detection occurs when an object (intruder) moving within the transmitted beam pattern causes a change in the received signals, resulting in variations of signal strength. The shape of the microwave beam and the maximum separation between the transmitter and the receiver are functions of antenna size and configuration as well as manufacturer.

b. The sensor shall be equipped with an LED walk test indicator that shall not be visible during normal operations. The sensor shall either be equipped with a manual control, located within the sensor's housing, to enable/disable the test indicators or the test indicators shall be located within the sensor such that it can only be seen when the housing is open/removed.

c. All exterior zones requiring microwave detection shall use Protech Pyramid XL High

Security Version, Senstar Steller series 14000 or 16000, or Southwest Microwave model 300B or 310B depending on the application.

8. Fence Protection Systems. All fenced perimeters needing perimeter protection shall use the Fiber Sensys, Inc. Fiber Defender Model 208 or Senstar Steller Intellifiber or approved equivalent, dependent upon on the application. The perimeter protection system shall be mounted to the interior side of an approved security fence as outlined by the manufacturers specifications and shall be compatible with the CCTV and IDS systems for monitoring and observation.

9. Perimeter Fencing. Perimeter fencing around all USCG installations must meet or exceed the specifications outlined in UFGS 02821A for high-security fencing or upgraded to meet the requirements prior to installation of fence-mounted perimeter protection hardware.

10. Arms Rooms and CWSs. Arms rooms and CWSs require electronic security systems be installed in a specific configuration. The general design of these facilities shall be as follows:

a. Single access point for the room or area being protected

b. Intrusion detection panel inside room near the door

c. Tamper switch on intrusion detection panel door

d. Card reader/keypad for arm and disarm mounted to panel door

e. BMS on all doors

f. BMS on exterior windows

g. Motion sensors covering interior space (one per room (minimum), more if necessary to provide coverage of protected spaces).

11. IDS Cabling. All IDS wiring shall be supervised using the appropriate resistors to show four states at the monitoring location. These four states are:

a. SHORT

b. OPEN

c. ALARM

d. TROUBLE

12. Cable Identification Methods. Refer to Sections H and R.

13. Conduit, Wire-mold, and Raceways.

a. Arms Rooms, CWSs, and other high-risk areas as directed by the CSO’s office shall have all IDS wiring installed in galvanized rigid conduit with threaded fittings, elbows, and connectors. The junction boxes shall have tamper resistant screw covers and or tamper switches to protect them from unauthorized entry.

b. All conduits shall be installed to meet NFPA-70 (National Electric Code) and all US

Coast Guard Engineering standards for electrical conduits and raceways.

c. In some areas, as directed by USCG, the use of wire-mold shall be allowed. These areas include standard office space, Post Offices, Commissaries, and areas considered low risk. The contractor shall check with the CSO for written approval before using wire-mold in exposed areas or below ceiling lines.

d. All IDS, CCTV, and ACS devices shall be mounted to the appropriate sized back box rated for the specific intended use.

U. Electronic Security System Testing.

1. General

a. Comprehensive system testing shall be conducted upon completion of the system installation. The system testing shall be conducted in two phases and follow the procedures described below.

b. Phase 1 testing shall be conducted by the contractor to ensure that all systems are operating as required by the CSO and Facilities Engineer. The installation contractor shall correct any problems found during Phase 1 testing prior to Phase 2 testing.

c. Phase 2 testing shall be conducted by the contractor in the presence of the CSO or

CO’s representative and the ESS operator at the local monitoring site. Testing shall be scheduled with the appropriate parties one week in advance. Phase 2 testing will be coordinated with the system operator to ensure the activity reports are transmitted properly to the access control system. Phase 2 testing shall be documented.

2. ACS and IDS Test Procedures.

a. Testing of the ACS and IDS is the responsibility of the contractor and shall be completed when either of the following criteria are met:

b. A newly constructed property is outfitted with a new ACS and/or IDS.

c. An existing ACS and/or IDS is retrofitted or updated.

d. Alarm point testing procedures will require a minimum of two people, one to physically test each device and one to monitor the alarm information at the local monitoring site. The personnel shall be equipped with two-way radios or other suitable communication devices in order to verify that the alarm signals are generated properly.

e. Personnel shall be familiar with devices that are programmed to be shunted during normal business hours versus devices that are continually in active alarm status.

Testing on devices that are shunted during normal business hours will be conducted after the system has returned the devices to an active status.

f. Any and all discrepancies noted during testing must be fully documented and addressed.

g. The following sections outline the methods to be used to test the access control and intrusion detection systems.

3. Balanced Magnetic Switch.

a. Doors that are equipped with internally or externally mounted BMSs will be tested to ensure proper alarm annunciation at the monitoring terminal. Before testing, the BMS device must be checked to ensure proper alignment when the door is closed.

b. Generate a door forced alarm to test BMS devices:

c. Ensure that the door is in its normally closed state and that all egress devices are clear and are not active.

d. Open the door without the benefit of a valid card read. This may require using a key to unlock the latch or by placing an obstruction between the latch and strike.

e. When the door is opened, a door-forced alarm should be generated at the host terminal.

f. Return the door to its normally closed state.

g. Generate a door-propped alarm:

(1) Ensure that the door is in its normally closed state and all egress devices are clear.

(2) Open the door using a valid card read. Then prop or hold the door open. Caution:

Ensure that the door’s egress motion detector is not tripped during this test, as it will adversely affect the results.

(3) After the specified time settings have expired, a door-propped alarm should be generated at the host terminal.

(4) Return the door to its normally closed position.

(5) If the door is equipped with an egress device, activate the device and hold the door in an open state. If the exit device is an egress motion, ensure it is not tripped while the door is open. This will adversely affect the testing results.

(6) When the specified time settings have expired, a door propped alarm should be generated at the host terminal.

(7) Return the door to its normally closed position.

h. Access Control Readers. Doors equipped with access control readers will be tested to ensure the device is allowing ingress/egress and shunting the alarm point when a valid access credential is presented. Access control readers shall be firmly attached to the mounting location and their operation should be indicated by an audible tone/LED status light.

i. Test for a valid Ingress/Egress:

(1) Ensure the door is closed and all egress devices are clear.

(2) Present a valid access credential at the access control reader.

(3) Authorized access should be confirmed by an audible tone change in LED status

(normally red to green).

(4) A valid credential should shunt the alarm point and unlock the door allowing ingress/egress.

(5) No door alarms should annunciate, either locally or at the host terminal.

(6) Return the door to its normally closed position.

(7) A valid transaction should be logged at the host terminal.

j. Test for an Invalid Ingress/Egress:

(2) Present an invalid access credential at the reader.

(3) An unauthorized access attempt should be confirmed by an audible tone change in

LED status (normally red to green and back to red).

(4) Access through the door should be denied.

(5) An invalid access attempt should be generated at the host terminal as an alarm.

4. Request-To-Exit Buttons.

a. Doors that are equipped with a REX button will be tested to ensure the device is allowing egress and shunting the alarm point when the button is activated. The REX button shall be firmly attached, easily accessible, illuminated or clearly visible during low-light conditions, and properly labeled to indicate its function.

b. Test a REX button by performing a valid egress:

(2) Activate the REX button.

(3) The device should shunt the alarm point and allow egress through the door.

(4) No door alarms should annunciate locally or at the host terminal

5. Request-To-Exit Motion Sensors.

a. Doors that are equipped with a REX motion sensor shall be tested to ensure the sensor is allowing egress and shunting the alarm point when activated. The REX motion sensor shall be mounted to the ceiling or header above the door and should be positioned in a manner that does not interfere with normal door operation.

b. Test a REX motion sensor by performing a valid egress:

(2) Ensure the REX motion sensor is reset.

(3) Approach the door and exit to the unsecured side.

(4) No door alarms should report at the host terminal.

(5) Return the door to its closed position. Repeat the procedure to ensure the device is activated by approach at different angles and at different rates of speed.

(6) No alarms should report at the host terminal.

1 The test procedures are applicable to push bars and paddles.

6. Electric Locking Devices.

a. All doors that are equipped with electric locking devices must be tested to ensure that the devices are properly installed and that their location does not interfere with door operation. EM locks must be properly aligned and should engage securely when the lock is activated. Electric strikes must provide smooth and consistent door operation and allow the latch to fully engage when secured.

b. Test an electric locking device:

(2) Attempt to open the door without a valid access card or egress device. The door should remain securely locked.

(3) Present a valid access credential at the reader. The electric locking device should disengage, allowing unobstructed ingress/egress.

(4) No alarms should annunciate locally or at the host terminal.

(5) Return the door to its closed position.

(6) If the door is equipped with an egress device, approach the door from the secured side. The egress device should disengage the lock, allowing a valid egress.

(7) No alarms should annunciate locally or at the host terminal.

7. Access Control Voice Communications. Locations equipped with voice communication devices used for access shall be tested for proper operation. The contractor shall test the communication devices to make sure they:

a. Call the correct numbers or extensions supplied by the OPM.

b. Operate according to manufacturer’s specifications.

8. Door Closers.

a. Doors that are equipped with alarm monitoring points shall have a door closer device installed to ensure the door returns to its secured position after ingress/egress. Closer devices that are improperly adjusted can contribute to an excessive number of door-forced and door-propped alarms.

b. Test the door closer:

(1) Open the door.

(2) Allow the closer device to operate normally and return the door to the closed position.

(3) The door should be securely located in its jamb, and all locking devices should be completely engaged.

(4) If large gaps are noticed between the door and frame or if the door does not secure properly, the closer device will need to be adjusted or replaced. If this is caused by deficiencies in the door hardware, or doorjamb, coordinate with the local property manager for the necessary repairs. After the repairs are complete, repeat the test.

9. Local Audible Alarms.

a. Doors may be equipped with a local audible alarm that indicates when an invalid entry or exit has taken place. The alarm shall be installed within five feet of the door and should provide a consistent audible tone.

b. Test the local audible alarm:

(1) Ensure the door is in a secured state and the alarm point has reset.

(2) Open the door without the benefit of a valid access credential or egress device.

The audible alarm should sound when the door is opened, indicating an invalid…