Exhibit B- Agency Specific Requirements THIRD FINAL DRAFT 4.7.2026.pdf

36C25026R0006 -Exhibit B Agency Specific Requirements (ASR)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………………………………………………1

SECTION A.- REFERENCE STANDARDS,

CODES AND GUIDELINES……………………………………………………………………….2

SECTION B. - ADDITIONAL

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPACE……………………………………………………………..4

SECTION C. - LEGIONELLA

MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE

SPACE……………………………………………………………………………...……………….6

SECTION D. - LESSOR EMPLOYEES AND

SUBLESSORS AT THE LEASED

SPACE………………………………….……………………………………………………………6

SECTION E. - UNIFORMS ………….…………………………………………………………..…6

SECTION F. - HEALTH REQUIREMENTS…………………….………………………………….6

SECTION G. – BUILDING MAINTENANCE BY THE

LESSOR…………………………………………………..……………………………………….…6

SECTION H. – OIT-TELECOMMUNICATIONS-

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS …………………………………………………………….…..7

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A. REFERENCE STANDARDS, CODES AND GUIDELINES-Lessor agrees to apply the below recited codes, construction requirements, and standards to the design, build-out, and VA accepted operation of Lease 36C25026R0006. The applicable standards to be met by the Lessor in design, build-out, and operation under Section A, are as follows:

A.1 Space Guidelines Institute (FGI): FGI Space Guidelines Institute (2022 edition For Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities) Offerors to submit proposals conforming to FGI space Guidelines. (https://fgiguidelines.org/)

A.2 National Fire Protection Agency: NFPA: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

A.3 Michigan Building Code: 2021

A.4 VA Design Guides and Manuals:

A.4.1 PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team) Space Module (June 2015)

[95 page PDF file] (https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/PG-18-12%20Design%20Guides) ***Requirements outlined in the Lease, Exhibit B’s Agency Specific Requirements, and/or Exhibit D’s Conceptual Floor Plan, Finishes, and Program for Design will supersede the PACT Space Model in the event of a conflict or variance. (Variances may include power, data, and room layouts.)

A.4.2 PG 18-14 Room Finishes, Door, & Hardware Schedule (April 10, 2017, Rev 07/01/2022) [468 page PDF file] (https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/PG-18- 14%20Room%20Finishes,%20Door,%20and%20Hardware%20Schedule )

A.4.3 Electrical Design Manual (December 01, 2019) [68 Page PDF file] (https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/PG-18-10%20Design%20Manuals )

A.4.4 HVAC Design Manual (November 01, 2017, Rev 03/01/2024) [379 Page, PDF file] (https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/PG-18-10%20Design%20Manuals )

A.5 VA Barrier Free Design Guide:

A.5.1 Barrier Free Design Standard (PG-18-13) (January 01, 2017, Rev. 06/01/2024)

[9 page PDF file] (https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/PG-18- 13%20Topic%20Specific%20Standards%20and%20Criteria)

A.6 Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABBAS) – Lessor shall design and operate the Space to the ABBAS guidance at the website provided. Lessor shall design the space to incorporate the ABBAS guidance which implements the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) requirements into the Space design and operation. Lessor understands that the requirements recited under Section A.3 “VA Barrier Free Design Guide” are more stringent than those recited in Section A.4. Lessor shall apply the more stringent conditions and requirements of Section A.3 to the design and operation of the Space, where applicable.

(https://www.access-board.gov/aba/guides/).

A.7 VA Sustainability Design Standards: (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/sustain.asp) A.7.1 “VA Sustainable Design Manual” (Eff. Date: August 18, 2017)

[22-page PDF file];

(https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/VHA%20Environmental%20Compliance%20Program- Draft/Sustainable%20Construction)

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A.8 Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI): Lessor shall design the space to comply with the following BICSI guidelines:

“Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM) 8th Edition” [1072-page PDF file] ( https://www.bicsi.org/education-certification/education-@-bicsi-learning-academy/technical-publications/information-technology-systems-installation-methods-manual-8 )

A.9 VA BIM Standards: Lessor shall design the space to comply with the following VA BIM standards:

(https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/PG-18-13 )

A.9.1 “VA BIM Manual with Appendixes” (November 01, 2016, Rev 11/01/2023) [40-page PDF file];( (https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/PG-18-13 )

A.9.2 Appendix 1- Room Data Sheet [6-page PDF file];

A.9.3 Appendix 2- (deleted) A.9.4 Appendix 3- VA Spatial & Equipment Data [.XLSX file (MS excel)];

A.9.5 Appendix 4- Interior Partitions, Fire-Related Partitions & Smoke Barriers [3-page PDF file];

A.9.6 Appendix 5- Instructions for Geo-Referencing [2-page PDF file];and A.9.7 Appendix 6- As-Built Deliverables for Leasing [1-page PDF file]

*A.9.1 through A.9.7 located at:

( (https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/PG-18-13 )

A.10 VA Signage & Wayfinding: Lessor shall design the signage and wayfinding to comply with the following standards:

A.10.1 “Signage Design Manual” (Dated May 6, 2023) [915-page PDF file];

A.10.2 “No Smoking No Vaping Signs” Template [2-page PDF file];

A.10.3 “VHA Standardized Signage Nomenclature” (Dated September 7, 2021) [8-page PDF file];

*A.10.1 through A.10.3 located at:

( (https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/PG-18-13)

A.11 VA Physical Security & Resiliency: Lessor shall design the Space to comply with the following standards:

A.11.1 Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual

(Dated October 01, 2020, Rev 05/01/2024) [239-page PDF file];

A.11.2 Appendix A1-Standard Security Door Types [1-page PDF file];

A.11.3 Appendix A2- Security Door Opening Schedule

(Dated October 01, 2020) [21-page PDF file];

A.11.4 Appendix A3- Security Door Opening Matrix

(Dated October 01, 2020) [.XLSX file (MS excel)];

A.11.5 Appendix B- Security System Application Matrix [.XLSX file (MS excel)];

*A.11.1 through A.11.5 located at:

( https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/PG-18-13 )

B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPACE:

B.1 The Lessor is required to ensure in its operation of this lease and its requirements, that all persons directly employed; or directly contracted by the Lessor under this lease, are verified as not being listed on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) website List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

B.2 Lessor shall provide a schedule and cut sheets for plumbing, electrical and data fixture for approval at 50% Construction Document phase.

B.3 Rooms that require 24/7/365 temperature and humidity controls:

B.3.1 OIT Closet B.3.2 Satellite Sterile Supply B.3.3 Pharmacy

B.4 CCTV and intrusion detection shall be provided. After hours third party monitoring of intrusion detection shall be included in the operating cost of the lease. Cameras shall be a minimum of 5 MP

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B.5 Outdoor Area – Picnic Tables and Concrete pad for 30 employees. Provide exterior patio or yard areas for outdoor activities and dining and directly accessible from the staff lounge or break room. Outdoor areas shall be designed with a diversity of landscape and hardscape elements to create an environment capable of accommodating a variety of activities.

Areas shall be shielded from general view with screening and separated from delivery zones, trash enclosures, and outdoor mechanical equipment.

B.6 Lessor will supply, install, and maintain fabric cubicle curtains and track (SEE G.1.9, infra). Curtains and track will be suspended from clips attached to the acoustic ceiling system. Refer to Design Guides for locations of cubicle curtains.

Lessor is to take into account in the lighting and HVAC design/layout the presents of cubicle curtains in the exam rooms.

B.7 Handicap parking is to be provided with required paint marking and metal signage. Accessible parking is to be per VA Barrier Free Design Standard or per the local building code, whichever is greater. Included in the handicap parking spaces, five spaces shall be van accessible spaces.

B.8 Provide canopies over all patient and staff entrances to the Space.

B.9 Provide covered drop-off canopy at the main entrance of the Space. Canopy to be 14 feet minimum vertical clearance for vehicular traffic. Provide (2) lanes for vehicular traffic under the canopy with a minimum of 12’ for each lane of traffic.

B.10 All interior partitions shall meet STC rating defined by FGI. Wall construction and STC rating shall extend to underside of structure.

B.11 Entrance doors to the lobby shall be visible to or monitored by security personnel. Access from the lobby to elevators, stairways, and corridors shall be controlled.

B.12 Public doors shall be capable of being remotely locked and unlocked from the reception desk in the main lobby. Secondary public entrance doors shall prevent unauthorized access. Staff entrance door hardware shall include electrified locksets.

B.13 Means of egress doors that do not also function as entrances shall be provided with delayed action and alarmed emergency egress hardware. Delayed egress and alarmed exits shall comply with applicable codes and regulations. Means of egress shall not be obstructed by installation of security devices such as guard stations, screening equipment, or other security devices.

B.14 Access for Emergency Responders: The Fire Command Center (FCC) and secure house key box for emergency responders shall be located near main entrance door. The entrance shall be controlled and monitored by Security Surveillance Television (SSTV).

B.15 Provide an overhead public address system to consist of ceiling mounted hardwired speakers located so that announcements can be heard in all VA occupied locations in the building, hardwired annunciator panels at the reception and security desks, integration into the VA telephone system.

B.16 Door hardware: SEE Exhibit D- Program for Design (pre-award); and Exhibit A- VA Approved DIDs (post-award) for door hardware specifications.

B.17 Upon space acceptance by the VHA, and during the term of the Lease, Lessor agrees that onsite employees and contracted staff will adhere to the following utilities conservation practices:

B.17.1 Light shall be used only in areas when and where work is performed;

B.17.2 No personal adjustment of mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation air-conditioning system shall be made;

B.17.3 Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after required usage; and B.17.4 Problem/Abnormalities shall be brought to the attention of the COR as soon as possible

B.18 Leased Space Security. The Lessor shall provide protection to government equipment and materials to prevent damage 24 hours a day; 365 days a year (Guard services are provided by the VA Police). At the end of each work day, government equipment and materials shall be secured by the VA, and the building secured by the VA staff. Any non-security Lessor staff/contractors shall record all available facts related to each instance of damage to government equipment or materials, and report it to the LCO or the COR within 24 hours of occurrence.

Lessor employees shall not allow anyone use of any key in their possession. They shall not open locked rooms or areas to permit entrance by persons other than Lessor employees performing assigned duties. All rooms/areas unlocked for cleaning shall not be left unattended during the cleaning process; and shall be locked by the Lessor’s personnel after completion of cleaning duties.

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B.19 All references to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JOINT COMMISSION) and its applicable standards and requirements will apply the requirements of the “2024 Comprehensive Accreditation Manuals” (Release Date: December 2023) available at: ( https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/)

C. LEGIONELLA MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPACE:

C.1 There are currently no EPA enforceable regulations governing the levels of Legionella bacteria in potable water systems;

however, EPA has issued a Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) of 0 ppm [mg/L]. Municipal water supplies and wells can carry Legionella, so it is a given that the bacteria will be introduced into the Space potable water system at some time. The challenge is to limit the amplification of the bacteria to less than lethal levels. Legionella bacterial amplification occurs when bio-films exist in water storage tanks and dead-end piping legs which allow for growth sites, and when temperature and pH levels are optimum for growth. Infection can occur when patients inhale atomized droplets while showering, drinking or receiving respiratory treatment.

C.2 Piping Design Requirements: (New Construction Only)

C.2.1 Provide means to easily remove and disinfect all outlet devices such as showerheads and faucets, etc. Utilize self-draining showerheads.

C.2.2 flushing hot water that will be used for initial and supplemental disinfection. Ball valve shall be within 50 feet [15.24 meters] of a floor sink, floor drain, sink, or lavatory.

C.2.3 Mix hot/cold water as near the showerhead as possible.

C.2.4 Eliminate all dead legs in the piping system.

C.3 Disinfection Methods: As part of the commissioning process and prior to VA Space Acceptance, Lessor shall disinfect the potable water systems against Legionella by one of the following methods: (Existing buildings and new construction)

C.3.1 Thermal Eradication: Flush 145°F water through all outlets for a period of at least 30 minutes.

C.3.2 Chlorine: Flush free chlorine at a level of 2 parts per million (PPM) or greater for a period of at least 2 hours.

C.3.3 Further reference and information can be located in ASHRAE paper CH-03-3-2.

D. LESSOR EMPLOYEES AND SUBLESSORS AT THE LEASED SPACE:

D.1 Security Training: All Lessor’s employees and subcontractor’s under this lease are required to complete the (a)VA's on-line Security Awareness Training Course and the (b) Privacy Awareness Training Course annually. Lessor must provide signed certifications of completion to the COR during each year of the contract.

D.1.1 Access to the certification training systems will be provided to the Lessor under this clause by the VHA upon request and notice the Lessor has parties in need of this training.

D.2 All Lessor cleaning staff, guard staff, employees and Lessors shall be provided sexual harassment training and be provided the required knowledge of the VHA Privacy Policies resulting from the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) within the first 30 days and annually thereafter.

D.2.1 Access to the certification training systems will be provided to the Lessor under this clause by the VHA upon request and notice the Lessor has parties in need of this training.

D.3 Confidentiality and Nondisclosure: Lessor agrees that the preliminary and final deliverables and all associated working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by the VA, which has been generated by the Lessor, in the performance of this Lease are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government, and shall be submitted to the LCO at a) build-out completion or Space Acceptance, whichever occurs later; and b) under any alteration/modification to the leased space completed by the Lessor for the VHA; and c) at the conclusion of the Lease, as may be necessary.

D.3.1 The Lease Contracting Officer (LCO) will be the sole authorized official to release, verbally or in writing, any data, the draft deliverables, the final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this lease. No information shall be released by the Lessor, unless under obligation of this lease, or under written approval by the LCO. Any request for information relating to this lease presented to the Lessor, shall be submitted to the LCO for response.

D.3.2 Press releases, marketing material or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the LCO.

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E. UNIFORMS:

E.1 Type of Uniform. All Lessor’s employees (not applicable to Lessor Subcontractor’s) shall wear a Lessor provided standard uniform, including pants, shirts, skirts, blouses, and/or dresses, which are clearly distinguishable from other VA employee uniforms currently in use. The uniforms shall be worn as designed by the Lessor. Sandals or other open toed shoes shall not be worn.

E.2 Identification Badges. All personnel (Lessor’s 1099 Lessor(s) and Lessor’s employees) shall display identification badges, which shall include the Employee/Lessor’s full name.

E.3 Protective Clothing. When required, the Lessor’s Employee/Lessor shall be required to wear special protective clothing and shoe covers while working in designated areas. They shall be used as specified and then destroyed, as directed by the COR. Protective equipment will be provided by the VHA.

E.4 Personal Hygiene. Lessor’s employee personnel shall be clean and wear a clean uniform at all times when in patient care and public areas.

F. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

F.1 Eating by Lessor personnel is permitted only in designated areas.

F.2 Infection Control. The Lessor shall comply with Standard Precautions as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention in the performance of this Lease. This includes performing hand hygiene before and after contact with environmental surfaces; using gloves and other personal protective equipment as needed to prevent direct contact with contaminated surfaces; following respiratory hygiene practices such as covering one’s cough; and taking care to avoid exposure to contaminated sharp items.

F.3 Training. The Lessor must hold orientation once annually for all onsite employees and any Lessor or visitor planning to anytime at the Space. Training shall include the items recited in Section F1.

F.4 Reporting Requirements. The Lessor agrees to coordinate and to provide reporting to the LCO for all-occupational health and preventive medicine information required to comply with current JOINT COMMISSION health records documentation requirements.

F.5 Health Maintenance. The Lessor shall ensure all its employees/ Lessors / or known visitors; alleging communicable health problems; are removed from the site as soon as possible. Prior to re-admittance, VA reserves the right to have Lessor ensure; via a qualified health care provider; that the recently ill party is free from all communicable disease(s) in returning to the leased space. This cost of this request shall be paid by the Government, under each instance in which this right is evoked.

G. BUILDING MAINTENANCE BY THE LESSOR:

G.1 In addition to the requirements of the Lease the Lessor shall:

G.1.1 Lessor shall maintain the Essential Electrical System as required by NFPA (including NFPA 110 for generators) and Joint Commission, including but not limited to, weekly, monthly, annually, and triennial tests and activities.

G.1.2 Fertilize all plants and trees with type of fertilizer recommended by manufacturer.

G.1.3 Dead plantings or lawn shall be replaced with the like kind immediately. Partially dead plantings may be trimmed if, after trimming, a good appearance is maintained.

G.1.4 Rake and remove leaves to ensure a good appearance of the site.

G.1.5 Clean HVAC units inside and out upon any signs of mildew or bacterial growth.

G.1.6 Pans in HVAC units shall be treated as required to prevent mildew or bacterial growth.

G.1.7 All building equipment shall follow manufacturer recommendations for preventative maintenance.

G.1.8 Lessor shall provide VA COR owner level access to work order system platform being utilized to review/monitor status of preventative maintenance, inspections, work orders, etc.

G.1.9 Lessor responsible for the privacy curtains. Lessor shall replace the privacy curtains if they are visibly soiled, when performing terminal cleans in a space with such curtain or as determined by the VA COR. Curtains shall be replaced with clean curtains.

G.1.10 Semi-Annually

i. Replace all filters in the HVAC system. Replace on a more frequent basis if required by the manufacturer’s recommendations.

ii. Remove all washable patient privacy curtains and replace with clean curtains.

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G.1.11 Three Times Per Year

i. Fertilize all lawn areas. Fertilize application prior to the start of the growth season shall contain weed killer per manufacturer’s recommendations.

G.1.12 Annually

i. Clean interior of all double wall HVAC units and drain pans.

ii. Re-mulch all planting beds.

G.1.13 Every Three Years (must be completed during nonoperational hours)

i. Curb painting.

ii. Parking lot line striping.

H. OIT-TELECOMMUNICATIONS- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

H.1 Scope of Work

H.1.1 The Lessor shall provide the following:

i. Telephone cabling, pathways (conduit and cable tray), outlets, faceplates, terminal blocks, backboards, cable terminations and cable testing.

ii. Data cabling (fiber optic and copper), pathways (conduit and cable tray), outlets, faceplates, patch panels, network equipment racks, network equipment cabinets, cable terminations and cable testing.

H.1.2 The VA IT department will provide the following:

i. Telephone System hardware and electronics such as voice mail servers and telephone handsets.

ii. Data network electronics such as concentrators, Ethernet switches, servers, PCs, Wireless Access Points, and other electronic equipment.

H.1.3 Pathways

i. Boxes and Conduits H.1.3.i.1 Voice and data outlets shall be provided with a 4” square by 2-1/8” deep box with a single gang, telecommunication rated work box with a minimum of a ¾” conduit routed up to an accessible ceiling space.

ii. Sleeves H.1.3.ii.1 Where cables penetrate through walls, conduit sleeves with bushings on both ends, shall be provided. All penetrations through fire rated walls shall be fire stopped.

H.1.3.ii.2 Where cables penetrate through floors of telecommunications rooms, a minimum of four (4) 4-inch conduit sleeves with bushings on both ends, shall be provided. All penetrations through floors shall be fire stopped.

H.1.3.ii.3 Conduit sleeves shall be sized to be filled with cables to no more than 40 percent of the cross-sectional area of the conduit.

iii. Cable Support H.1.3.iii.1 Wire mesh cable tray a minimum of 4” deep x 12” wide shall be provided and supported from the structural steel or concrete structure with a minimum of 3/8” diameter threaded rods to support the horizontal and backbone communications cables along the main pathways above the suspended ceiling space. In finished spaces without a suspended ceiling, provide a minimum of 4” deep x 12” wide Solid Bottom cable tray instead of Wire Mesh cable tray along the main pathways. Cable trays shall be sized to be filled with cables to no more than 50% of the cross-sectional area of the cable tray. Where the cable tray fill ratio exceeds 50% of the cable tray cross-sectional area, provide a larger cable tray or two cable trays.

H.1.3.iii.2 A minimum of 12 inches of free access shall be provided and maintained above the cable trays and along one side of the cable trays.

H.1.3.iii.3 Where cables are routed in the open outside of the cable tray above the suspended ceiling space, adequate cable support via J-hooks shall be located at a maximum of 48" intervals.

H.1.3.iii.4 As per National Electrical Code and TIA-569 standard, the suspended ceiling support wires or support rods shall not be used as a means of cable support. Cables shall not be laid directly on the ceiling tile, ceiling grid rails, or on the structural steel (bar joists). An independent hanger system

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H.1.4 Spaces

i. Entrance Facility Room (AKA Demarcation Point- Demarc) H.1.4.i.1 The Entrance Facility Room is the location where the Local Exchange Carriers and other communications Service Providers such as telephone, data, and MATV/CATV install their cabling and equipment to bring services into the building. It also establishes the physical point where the service provider’s responsibilities for service and maintenance end.

H.1.4.i.2 The minimum size of the Entrance Facility Room shall be 80 sq. ft. with an additional 20 sq. ft. for every additional rack required.

H.1.4.i.3 The room shall not be located directly below or adjacent to laboratories, kitchens, laundries, rest rooms, showers, or other facilities where water service is provided.

H.1.4.i.4 Any pipe or duct system foreign to the room installation shall not enter or pass through the room.

The design professional shall ensure that foreign piping such as water pipes, steam pipes, medical gas pipes, sanitary waste pipes, roof drains, AC ducts, and other unrelated piping containing liquids or gases are not installed or pass through the room. Sprinkler piping shall not be routed through the room unless it serves to protect the installation.

H.1.4.i.5 A minimum quantity of two (2) trade-size four (4) inch conduits shall be installed from the VA telecommunications entrance out to the property line, or utility right of way (if outside the property line). The terminating location of the conduit bank shall be coordinated with the Service Provider(s). These Outside Plant pathways will be supporting telecommunications cabling to the VA facility. If the service entrance cannot be located within a VA-controlled space, the conduit bank must be continuous and routed to the VA-controlled location specified by the LCO or designated representative. Each conduit shall be installed with a minimum of quantity one (1) four

(4) cell OSP fabric mesh innerduct conduit system with pre-installed pull cords and lubrication in each cell. The cell system should be designed for a conduit Inside Diameter (ID) of two (2) inches.

Each cell shall have the maximum capacity to support a cable of .85 inches OD. At least one (1) mesh set per conduit shall be pre-installed with a sewn-in green 18 AWG THHN solid copper wire suitable for direct wired toning equipment and above ground handheld locators. Each conduit shall be equipped with a separate pull cord. Coordinate exact communication conduit connection location with all Service Providers for this site or property. A maximum of two (2) fabric mesh innerduct sets per conduit is permitted pending technical justification. All other design concerns shall comply with industry and VA standards.

H.1.4.i.6 All the walls of the room shall be constructed from drywall deck to deck, not just from floor to suspended ceiling height. All the walls of the room shall be covered from the floor to a minimum height of 8’-0” above the floor with 3/4-inch exterior AC grade flame retardant plywood and painted a light color to reflect the room light and reduce dust.

H.1.4.i.7 The lighting shall be a minimum of 500 lux in the horizontal plane and 200 lux in the vertical plane when measured at 3 feet above the finished floor.

H.1.4.i.8 The door shall be a minimum of 36 inches wide and 96 inches high, hinged to open outward and fitted with a card reader security lock.

H.1.4.i.9 Protective cages shall be installed on all water-based fire protection sprinkler heads located within the room.

H.1.4.i.10 The Service Provider IT equipment installed in the Entrance Facility Room will be required to operate 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. The HVAC system shall be designed and installed to maintain a room temperature of 64-75 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity of 30-55 percent noncondensing on a 24-hour basis.

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ii. Main Computer Room (MCR) H.1.4.ii.1 The Main Computer Room is a centralized space for telecommunications and computer equipment that serves an entire building. Typical equipment includes phone switches, voice mail servers, file/application servers, video surveillance storage and Core Ethernet switches. The requirement for an MCR will be dependent upon the size and function of the CBOC.

H.1.4.ii.2 The location of the Main Computer Room should be determined after careful consideration.

Locations should be avoided that restrict expansion of the room due to building construction such as elevators, mechanical rooms, core hallways, outside walls, or other fixed building walls. The location should consider accessibility requirements for the delivery of large equipment to the room and be located away from EMI sources that limit EMI field strength to no more than 3.0 V/m throughout the frequency spectrum.

H.1.4.ii.3 The room shall not be located directly below or adjacent to laboratories, kitchens, laundries, rest rooms, showers, or other facilities where water service is provided.

H.1.4.ii.4 Any pipe or duct system foreign to the room installation shall not enter or pass through the room.

The design professional shall ensure that foreign piping such as water pipes, steam pipes, medical gas pipes, sanitary waste pipes, roof drains, AC ducts, and other unrelated piping containing liquids or gases are not installed or pass through the room. Sprinkler piping shall not be routed through the room unless it serves to protect the Main Computer room installation.

H.1.4.ii.5 The Main Computer Room shall be dedicated to telecommunications and computer equipment. The room shall not be shared with electrical equipment, heating/ventilating and air conditioning equipment, fire detection systems, or other mechanical systems unless these systems are specifically needed and dedicated to support the computer room and its functions.

H.1.4.ii.6 The minimum sizes of the Main Computer Room shall be as follows:

H.1.4.ii.6.1 For VA-occupied space less than 25,000 sq. ft. the Telecommunications Enclosure

(TE) or Telecommunications Room (TR) will serve as the Main Computer Room.

H.1.4.ii.7 All the walls of the Main Computer Room shall be constructed of drywall deck to deck, not just from the floor to the suspended ceiling height. The floor, walls, and ceiling shall be sealed/painted to reduce dust and shall be light colored to reflect room light.

H.1.4.ii.8 Flooring materials shall be used that have antistatic properties.

H.1.4.ii.9 At least one of the walls of the room shall be covered from the floor to a minimum height of 8’-0” above the floor with 3/4-inch exterior AC grade flame retardant plywood and painted a light color to reflect the room light and reduce dust.

H.1.4.ii.10 24” wide ladder racking cable tray shall be provided and supported from the structure above with a minimum of 3/8” diameter threaded rods over the rows of equipment racks/cabinets to support the horizontal and backbone communications cables through-out the Main Computer Room.

H.1.4.ii.11 The lighting shall be a minimum of 500 lux in the horizontal plane and 200 lux in the vertical plane when measured at 3 feet above the finished floor in between all rows of equipment cabinets and equipment racks.

H.1.4.ii.12 The door shall be 36 inches wide and 96 inches high and fitted with a card reader security lock.

H.1.4.ii.13 Protective cages shall be installed on all water-based fire protection sprinkler heads located within the Main Computer room.

H.1.4.ii.14 The IT equipment installed in the Main Computer Room will be required to operate 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. The HVAC system shall be designed and installed to maintain a room temperature of 72-81 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity of 6-60 percent non-condensing on a 24-hour basis.

H.1.4.ii.15 Where a TE or TR is used as the Main Computer Room for the facility, the environmental condition requirements are 64-75 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity of 30-55 percent.

iii. Telecommunications Room (TR) H.1.4.iii.1 There shall be at least one Telecommunications Room on each floor. Each work area shall be served by a Telecommunications Room that is located on the same floor that the work area is

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H.1.4.iii.2 The Telecommunications Room shall not be located directly below or adjacent to laboratories, kitchens, laundries, rest rooms, showers, or other facilities where water service is provided.

H.1.4.iii.3 Any pipe or duct system foreign to the Telecommunications Room installation shall not enter or pass through the room. The design professional shall ensure that foreign piping such as water pipes, steam pipes, medical gas pipes, sanitary waste pipes, roof drains, AC ducts, and other unrelated piping containing liquids or gases are not installed or pass through the room. Sprinkler piping shall not be routed through the Telecommunications Rooms unless it serves to protect the installation.

H.1.4.iii.4 The location of the Telecommunications Rooms shall be as close as possible to the central core of the building floor to keep horizontal cable lengths to a minimum. Additional Telecommunications Rooms shall be provided where the horizontal cable length from the telecommunications room to the farthest workstation location exceeds 90 meters (295 feet).

H.1.4.iii.5 Telecommunications Rooms located on the same floor shall be no farther than 150 meters (500 feet) apart to limit horizontal cable lengths to 90 meters (295 feet) or less.

H.1.4.iii.6 The Telecommunications Room shall be dedicated to telecommunications facilities and function.

The room shall not be shared with electrical equipment, heating/ventilating and air conditioning equipment, or other mechanical systems unless these systems are specifically needed and dedicated to support the Telecommunications Room and its functions.

H.1.4.iii.7 The Telecommunications Rooms on each floor shall be vertically aligned between floors in a multistory building to allow for the ease of installing vertical backbone cabling.

H.1.4.iii.8 The minimum sizes of the Telecommunications Rooms shall be as follows:

H.1.4.iii.8.1 For facilities from 1 to 3,000 sq. ft., provide a standard 26U Telecommunications

Enclosure located in a secured space that is not necessarily dedicated to telecommunications purposes. See sheets 16-19 of the CBOC Inside Plant Information Transport Systems Specification.

H.1.4.iii.8.2 For facilities from 3,001 to 6,000 sq. ft., provide a 1-rack TR (80sf, 10’x8’ form factor). See sheet 6 of the CBOC Inside Plant Information Transport Systems Specification.

H.1.4.iii.8.3 For facilities from 6,001 to 10,000 sq. ft., provide a 2-rack TR (100sf, 10’x10’ form factor). See sheet 6 of the CBOC Inside Plant Information Transport Systems Specification.

H.1.4.iii.8.4 For facilities from 10,001 to 25,000 sq. ft., provide a 3-rack TR (120sf, 10’x12’ form factor). See sheet 6 of the CBOC Inside Plant Information Transport Systems Specification.

H.1.4.iii.8.5 The above sizes should be confirmed with specific IT equipment sizes. The above sizes also assume there are no obstructions in the room such as columns and the rooms are a rectangular shape.

H.1.4.iii.8.6 All the walls of the Telecommunications Rooms shall be constructed from drywall deck to deck, not just from floor to suspended ceiling height. A minimum of 3 of the walls of the Telecommunications Room shall be covered from the floor to a minimum height of 8’-0” above the floor with 3/4-inch exterior AC grade flame retardant plywood and painted a high gloss white with two coats of fire-resistant paint.

Reserve a minimum of 12” dedicated space in front of the walls to accommodate equipment being mounted to the wall.

H.1.4.iii.8.7 The floor shall be covered with light colored luxury vinyl floor tile to reflect the room light and reduce dust.

H.1.4.iii.8.8 18” wide ladder racking cable tray shall be provided and supported from the structure above with 3/8” diameter threaded rods over the equipment racks and the side walls to support the horizontal and backbone communications cables through-out the Telecommunications Room.

H.1.4.iii.8.9 The lighting shall be a minimum of 500 lux in the horizontal plane and 200 lux in the

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H.1.4.iii.8.10 The door shall be a minimum of 36 inches wide and 96 inches high, hinged to open outward and fitted with a card reader security lock.

H.1.4.iii.8.11 Protective cages shall be installed on all water-based fire protection sprinkler heads located within the telecommunications rooms.

H.1.4.iii.8.12 The IT equipment installed in the Telecommunications Room will be required to operate 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. The HVAC system shall be designed and installed to maintain a room temperature of 64-75 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity of 30-55 percent non-condensing on a 24-hour basis.

H.1.5 Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding

i. Telecommunications Primary Bonding Busbar

H.1.5.i.1 Each Entrance Facility Room shall contain a Telecommunications Primary Bonding busbar for providing a central location for bonding all telecommunications equipment in the Entrance Facility Room per the TIA-607-D Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises, local codes, the VA Electrical Design Manual, and National Electrical Safety Code.

H.1.5.i.2 The Telecommunications Primary Bonding busbar shall consist of a predrilled copper busbar with TIA-607 standard sizing and spacing. It shall have minimum dimensions of ¼ inch thick, 4 inches wide, and the length shall be a minimum of 23 inches. The bonding busbar shall be insulated from its support by a minimum of a 2-inch separation.

H.1.5.i.3 Building structural steel (beams and/or columns) within 6 feet of the bonding busbar shall be bonded to the bonding busbar with a minimum of a 6 AWG copper conductor.

ii. Telecommunications Secondary Bonding Busbar H.1.5.ii.1 Each Main Computer Room and Telecommunications Room shall contain a Telecommunications

Secondary Bonding Busbar for providing a central location for bonding all telecommunications equipment in the room per the TIA-607 standard.

H.1.5.ii.2 The Telecommunications Secondary Bonding Busbar shall consist of a predrilled copper busbar with TIA-607 standard sizing and spacing. It shall have minimum dimensions of ¼ inch thick, 2 inches wide, and the length shall be a minimum of 12 inches. The bonding busbar shall be insulated from its support by a minimum of a 2-inch separation.

H.1.5.ii.3 Building structural steel (beams and/or columns) within 6 feet of the bonding busbar shall be bonded to the bonding busbar with a minimum of a 6 AWG copper conductor.

iii. Telecommunications Rack Bonding Busbar H.1.5.iii.1 Racks located in the Entrance Facility Room, Main Computer Room and the Telecommunications

Rooms, as well as Telecommunications Enclosures (TEs) shall have a horizontal Rack Bonding Busbar installed in the top of the rack/cabinet in RU 45 (install in the top rear position in TEs) to provide effective bonding of the rack/TE to the Primary bonding busbar or Secondary Bonding Busbar and provide a central location for the bonding of all telecommunications equipment located in the rack/TE per the TIA-607 standard. The busbar shall consist of a pre-drilled copper busbar with TIA-607 standard sizing and spacing

H.1.5.iii.2 The Rack Bonding Busbar shall be bonded to the Telecommunications Primary Bonding busbar or Telecommunications Secondary Bonding busbar in the room with a minimum of a 6 AWG copper conductor.

H.1.5.iii.3 Rack mounted IT equipment with integral bonding terminals shall be bonded to the Rack Bonding Conductor (RBC) or to a vertical/horizontal Rack Bonding Busbar (RBB). An RBC is a bonding conductor from the rack or RBB to the TEBC. Each cabinet or equipment rack will have a suitable

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iv. Telecommunications Bonding Backbone Cable H.1.5.iv.1 The Telecommunications Primary Bonding Busbar in the Entrance Facility room and

Telecommunications Secondary Bonding Busbars in the Main Computer room and Telecommunications Rooms shall be bonded to the building grounding electrode system with a bonding backbone cable that is a minimum of a 3/0 AWG stranded copper conductor.

H.1.5.iv.2 The building structural steel shall not be used as a replacement for the bonding backbone cable.

v. Bonding of Cable Tray and Equipment

H.1.5.v.1 Cable tray and/or Ladder racking shall be bonded to the Primary Bonding Busbar or Secondary Bonding Busbar with a minimum of an insulated #6 AWG stranded copper conductor and connectors designed for the specific purpose.

H.1.5.v.2 Bonding of other telecommunications equipment in the Telecommunications Rooms or Main Computer Room to the bonding busbars shall be executed as required by the equipment manufacturer.

H.1.6 Equipment Racks and Equipment Cabinets

i. Ensure that IT equipment racks are installed flush to one another without air gaps between the racks. Use appropriate materials to fill gaps between the racks to prevent recirculation of exhaust air to the cold aisle.

Meet the following requirements:

H.1.6.i.1 Style: Channel H.1.6.i.2 Height: 84 inches, Width: 24 inches, Depth: 30 inches minimum.

H.1.6.i.3 Equipment Mounting Width: 19 inches.

H.1.6.i.4 Equipment Mounting Height: 45 RUs.

H.1.6.i.5 Front and Rear rails: EIA threaded or Square Holes for cage nuts.

H.1.6.i.6 Rail Marking: Rack unit markings present on front and rear rails starting at one RU at the bottom.

H.1.6.i.7 Weight Capacity: 2,500 lbs. minimum H.1.6.i.8 Cable Management: Built-in overhead water fall and cable management strap attachment points.

H.1.6.i.9 Seismic bracing where required by Code.

H.1.6.i.10 Provide rack PDU brackets.

H.1.6.i.11 Color: White.

ii. Equipment Cabinets shall be installed in the Main Computer Room for the housing of the Server equipment meeting the following requirements:

H.1.6.ii.1 Style: Enclosed equipment cabinet with side panels and front and rear doors.

H.1.6.ii.2 Height: 84 inches, Width: 24 inches, Depth: 48 inches maximum with all doors and accessories installed.

H.1.6.ii.3 Equipment Mounting Width: 19 inches H.1.6.ii.4 Equipment Mounting Height: 45 RUs.

H.1.6.ii.5 Front and Rear rails: Square Holes for cage nuts. Toolless adjustable.

H.1.6.ii.6 Rail Marking: Rack unit markings present on front and rear rails starting at one RU at the bottom.

H.1.6.ii.7 Weight Capacity: 2,500 lbs. minimum.

H.1.6.ii.8 Front Door: Single perforated, minimum of 63% open.

H.1.6.ii.9 Rear Door: Single solid OR Split, perforated where vertical exhaust ducts cannot be implemented.

H.1.6.ii.10 Latches: Keyed lock upgradeable to keyless system compression latch.

H.1.6.ii.11 Top panel: Vertical exhaust duct (heat containment) and high-capacity cable access with brush grommets.

H.1.6.ii.12 Side Panel: Solid, Locking.

H.1.6.ii.13 Bottom Panel: Solid with high-capacity cable access with brush grommets or air dam foam.

H.1.6.ii.14 Seismic bracing where required by Code.

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H.1.6.ii.15 Accessories: Zero U vertical single mount PDU brackets, castors for safe movement of cabinet, leveling legs, and air dam/sealing kit.

H.1.6.ii.16 Color: White.

iii. Telecommunications Enclosures (TEs) installed shall meet the following requirements:

H.1.6.iii.1 NEMA-12 or equivalent construction. Dust seals and replaceable inlet/outlet filters for vents/airflow openings/fans provided. This is required regardless of planned installation environment

H.1.6.iii.2 Filters shall be commercially widely available and initially provided with the TE.

H.1.6.iii.3 Environmentally controlled enclosures are acceptable.

H.1.6.iii.4 24” minimum width to allow for power and telecommunications cabling management to the sides of rack-mounted equipment.

H.1.6.iii.5 24RU in height or larger.

H.1.6.iii.6 Unit mounts to ¾” plywood backboard via 16” OC mounting for standard stud construction.

H.1.6.iii.7 Unit opens in rear (swings open) for access to rear of installed equipment. Unit opens in front

(swinging front door) for access to front of installed equipment. Both sections can be physically locked.

H.1.6.iii.8 Adjustable 19” EIA/TIA rack rails. Rear rail kits are required.

H.1.6.iii.9 Top and bottom knockouts for cable/conduit entry. All knockouts must be sealable and sealed for liquid and dust entry resistance. The use of a knockout kit to create larger penetrations is acceptable.

H.1.6.iii.10 115V fans to remove heat generated in TE are required. Whether these are used as exhaust, intake, or both is not specified.

H.1.6.iii.11 Provide TEs with fiber distribution cabinets, fiber cassettes, UTP patch panels, horizontal cable management units, and shelves as required for the specific implementation.

H.1.7 Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPSs)

i. Equipment Rack and Equipment Cabinet 120/208 Volt PDUs for TRs

H.1.7.i.1 Input: 20 Amp Three-phase; 120/208V, L21-20P Plug.

H.1.7.i.2 Circuit Breakers: 3 x 2 Pole 20 Amp Hydraulic Magnetic breakers.

H.1.7.i.3 Receptacles: (30) C13 receptacles 208 Volt, (6) C19 receptacles 208 Volt, (2) 5-20 receptacles 120

Volt.

H.1.7.i.4 IP and Serial monitoring.

H.1.7.i.5 Ethernet, USB, and Environmental sensor ports.

H.1.7.i.6 Mounting: Vertically on the rear rails of the rack.

H.1.7.i.7 Quantity: Provide two (2) PDUs in each equipment rack in Telecommunications Rooms.

ii. Equipment Rack and Equipment Cabinet 120/208 Volt PDUs for MCRs:

H.1.7.ii.1 Input: 20 Amp Three-phase; 120/208V, L21-20P Plug.

H.1.7.ii.2 Circuit Breakers: 3 x 2 Pole 20 Amp Hydraulic Magnetic breakers.

H.1.7.ii.3 Receptacles: (30) C13 receptacles and (6) C19 receptacles, 208 Volt.

H.1.7.ii.4 IP and Serial monitoring.

H.1.7.ii.5 Ethernet, USB, and Environmental sensor ports.

H.1.7.ii.6 Mounting: Vertically on the rear rails of the rack.

H.1.7.ii.7 Quantity: Provide two (2) PDUs in each equipment rack and each equipment cabinet in Main

Computer Room.

iii. Equipment Rack and Equipment/Cabinet UPSs for TRs and MCRs

H.1.7.iii.1 Input: 20 Amp Three-Phase; L21-20P Plug.

H.1.7.iii.2 Output: One (1) L21-20R receptacle H.1.7.iii.3 Capacity: 5 kW H.1.7.iii.4 Run time at full capacity: Minimum of 10 minutes.

H.1.7.iii.5 Mounting: Rack or Cabinet 19-inch TIA-310 mounting width.

H.1.7.iii.6 Quantity: Provide one (1) UPS in each equipment rack and each equipment cabinet in Main

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Computer Room and Telecommunications Rooms. (No rack-mounted UPSs are installed in the Extra Small Campus Support Center (Data Center) specified for VA-occupied spaces greater than 50,000 sq. ft.)

iv. Equipment Rack and Equipment/Cabinet UPSs for TEs H.1.7.iv.1 Input: 20 Amp single-phase L5-20P Plug.

H.1.7.iv.2 Output: One (1) L5-20R receptacle H.1.7.iv.3 Capacity: 2 KW H.1.7.iv.4 Run time at full capacity: Minimum of 10 minutes.

H.1.7.iv.5 Mounting: Rack or Cabinet 19-inch TIA-310 mounting width.

H.1.7.iv.6 Quantity: Provide one (1) UPS in each Telecommunications Enclosure (TE).

v. Zone Power Distribution Units (PDUs) H.1.7.v.1 Telecommunications Rooms and Main Computer Rooms with more than one equipment rack and/or more than one equipment cabinet, shall be provided with Zone PDUs used for power distribution to the rack mounted and cabinet mounted PDUs and UPSs.

H.1.7.v.2 Input: Two (2) 30 Amp Three-Phase L21-30P plugs. Power cords on the Zone PDU shall be of sufficient length to reach the supply branch circuit receptacles suspended over the rack or cabinet.

H.1.7.v.3 Output: Four (4) L21-20R receptacles.

H.1.7.v.4 Quantity: One (1) Zone PDU for every two (2) equipment racks. One (1) Zone PDU for every two

(2) equipment cabinets.

H.1.7.v.5 Supply Branch Circuits: Provide two (2) 30 amp 3-phase 120/208 Volt (Wye) circuits with L21- 30R receptacles for each Zone PDU. If a Generator is installed at the site, connect the branch circuits to a Panelboard connected to the Generator. Suspend the receptacles over the equipment racks/cabinets from the ceiling for each Zone PDU.

vi. Equipment Rack and Equipment Cabinet 120 Volt PDUs for TEs H.1.7.vi.1 Input: 20 Amp 120 Volt, NEMA L5-20P Plug.

H.1.7.vi.2 Receptacles: Minimum of eight (8) 5-15/20R receptacles.

H.1.7.vi.3 Mounting: Horizontal in Rack or Cabinet 19-inch TIA-310 mounting width.

H.1.7.vi.4 Quantity: Provide 2 horizontal rackmount PDUs when a Telecommunications Enclosure (TE) is specified.

H.1.8 Telecommunications Infrastructure Plant (TIP)

i. Horizontal Cabling H.1.8.i.1 Cable

H.1.8.i.1.1 The horizontal cabling shall consist of a minimum of two (2) Category 6A UTP LP rated cables to each work area outlet for voice and/or data. The color of the cable jacket shall be blue.

H.1.8.i.1.2 The horizontal cabling shall consist of a minimum of two (2) Category 6A UTP LP rated cables to each wireless LAN outlet. The color of the cable jacket shall be blue.

H.1.8.i.1.3 The length of the horizontal cables shall not exceed 90 meters (295 feet) from the telecommunications room to the work area outlet or the wireless LAN outlet.

H.1.8.i.1.4 Provide plenum rated cable above ceilings used as a return air plenum.

H.1.8.i.2 Workstation Outlets

H.1.8.i.2.1 Each Category 6A horizontal cable shall be connected to category 6A RJ45 jacks at work area outlets.

H.1.8.i.2.2 Each Category 6A horizontal cable shall be connected to category 6A RJ45 plugs at wireless LAN outlets.

H.1.8.i.2.3 The pin configuration for each RJ45 jack shall conform to the TIA/EIA T568B standard.

H.1.8.i.2.4 Refer to room matrix for work area outlet locations/quantities.

H.1.8.i.2.5 One (1) wireless LAN outlet shall be provided for each 625 square feet of floor space.

H.1.8.i.2.6 The typical standard density work area outlets will consist of two RJ45 interfaces.

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