EXHIBIT H 270000 - USDA FS Performance Specs Div 27.pdf

Structured Cabling Design Division 27 Standards

3/22/2023

Division 27 Specification

SECTION 270000 COMMUNICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The purpose of this standards document is to enable consistency in planning and installation of structured cabling systems for our facilities. We recognize that the installation of cabling systems during building construction or renovation is significantly less expensive and less disruptive than after the building is occupied. Having consistent infrastructure at all of our facilities that meet our goals and objectives for bandwidth and capacity is critical to USDA U.S.

Forest Service IT planning. This specification document will define the systems, products, installation practices and warranty support required of all Technology Structured Cabling Systems.

B. Product specifications, general design considerations, and installation guidelines are provided in this written document. Quantities of telecommunications outlets, typical installation details, cable routing and outlet types for a specified facility will be provided as a separate submission for each specific project.

C. Related Documents:

1. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.

2. Division 26, Basic Materials and Methods sections apply to work specified in this section.

1.2 KEY CONTACTS

A. Government Communications Contacts

1. Andrew Duff I, Senior Project Manager - Facility Move Support Team, andrew.duff@usda.gov, M 505-331-6476

1.3 REFERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS COMPLIANCE

A. All materials shall comply with the applicable sections of all local building codes, fire safety codes, amendments, and ordinances for installation of telecommunications cabling.

B. All materials shall comply with the applicable sections of the following Codes for installation of telecommunications cabling:

1. Uniform Building Code (UBC)

2. NFPA 70 – National Electric Code (NEC)

3. National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – NFPA 72

4. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 and Part 68 mailto:andrew.duff@usda.gov

C. All materials and installation practices shall comply with the most current version of the applicable sections of the following telecommunications industry standards and manuals as appropriate.

D. Telecommunication Industry Association (TIA)

1. ANSI/TIA-568.0-E Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises

2. ANSI/TIA-568.1-E Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

3. ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components

Standards

4. ANSI/TIA-568.3-D Optical Fiber Cabling and Components Standard

5. ANSI/TIA-568.4-D Coaxial Components

6. ANSI/TIA-569-E, Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

7. ANSI/TIA-526-7-A, Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-Mode Fiber

Cable Plant

8. ANSI/TIA-526-14-C, Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable

Plant

9. ANSI/TIA-606-C, Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications

Infrastructure.

10. ANSI/TIA-607-D, Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for

Customer Premises

11. ANSI/TIA-758-B, Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure

Standard

12. ANSI/TIA TSB-162-A Telecommunications Cabling Guidelines for Wireless Access Points

13. ANSI/TIA-862-B, Structured Cabling Infrastructure Standard For Intelligent Building

Systems

14. ANSI/TIA-942-B, Data Center Cabling

15. ANSI/TIA-1005-A, Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Industrial Premises

16. ANSI/TIA-1152-A, Requirements for Field Test Instruments and Measurements for

Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling

17. ANSI/TIA-5017, Telecommunications Physical Network Security Standard

18. ANSI/TIA-5018, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)

19. TIA TSB-184-A Power Delivery (4-pair)

E. BICSI

1. Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), 14th Edition

2. Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM), 7th Edition

3. ANSI/BICSI 002-2019- Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices

4. ANSI/BICSI 006-2020, Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Design and Implementation

5. ANSI/BICSI 007-2017- Information Communication Technology Design and

Implementation Practices for Intelligent Buildings and Premises

6. ANSI/BICSI 008-2018 - Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Systems Design and

Implementation Best Practices

7. ANSI/BICSI N1-2019: Installation Practices for Telecommunications and ICT Cabling and Related Cabling Infrastructure

8. ANSI/BICSI N2-17: Installation of Telecommunications and ICT Cabling to Support Remote Power Applications

9. ANSI/BICSI 007-2017- Information Communication Technology Design and Implementation Practices for Intelligent Buildings and Premises

10. ANSI/BICSI N3-20: Planning and Installation Methods for the Bonding and Grounding of Telecommunications and ICT Systems and Infrastructure

11. BICSI G1-17, ICT Outside Plant Construction and Installation: General Practices

F. This document does not replace any Code, local or otherwise. The contractor must be aware of local Codes that may impact this project. It shall be the responsibility of the installing contractor to verify the applicable code version for all work performed with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

G. Conflicts:

1. Drawings and specifications are to be used in conjunction with one another and to supplement one another. In general, the specifications determine the nature and quality of the materials and tests and give characteristics of performance that should be adhered to in the installation of the communications system components, the drawings establish the quantities and details of installation.

2. If there is an apparent conflict between the drawings and specifications, or between specification sections, the items with the greater quantity or quality shall be estimated and installed.

3. Clarification with the Owner and/or Owner’s Representative about these items shall be made prior to ordering and installation of components.

4. All materials, installation and workmanship shall comply with the most recently approved applicable reference standards and codes addressed within each specification document.

1.4 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor shall be a company specializing in the installation of Telecommunications Structured Cabling Systems.

B. The Contractor shall have total responsibility for the coordination and installation of the work shown and described in the Drawings and these Specifications.

C. Personnel trained and certified in fiber optic cabling, splicing, termination and testing techniques. Personnel must have experience using a light meter and OTDR.

D. The Contractor shall demonstrate the following qualification requirements:

1. Demonstrate that they have a minimum of 5 years experience installing structured cabling for telecommunications.

2. Reference list of at least 5 previous successful projects of this scope, size and nature;

including names and location of projects, description of work, time of completion and names of contact persons for reference.

3. Demonstrate that they are a current Certified Contractor.

4. Installers/technicians working on this project will be able to produce documentation from manufacturer indicating that they have successfully completed the appropriate Copper and Optical Fiber Communications Cabling System training course.

5. The Contractor shall have a current BICSI certified Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) on staff as a full-time employee – copy of RCDD certificate required. It is the Owner’s discretion, on a project-by-project basis, an RCDD consultant may be hired by the Owner to inspect work during and after completion. Based upon inspection by Owner’s hired RCDD consultant or IT Staff the Contractor will be responsible for correcting any work that does not meet requirements detailed in this document.

6. The Contractor shall have a supervisor on premises with the authority to act for the Contractor. The supervisor must be a current BICSI certified Installer TE-350 or equivalent manufacturers certification for installation work is an acceptable standard. Copy of certificate required.

7. The Contractor shall have a lead technician on site at all times during the project who is a current BICSI certified installer TE-350 or equivalent. Copy of certificate required.

E. Bidding Contractor shall be licensed to install telecommunications systems in the locale where work will be performed.

F. Contractor personnel knowledgeable in local, state, province and national codes, and regulations. All work shall comply with the latest revision of the codes or regulations. When conflict exists between local or national codes or regulations, the most stringent codes or regulations shall be followed.

G. Bidding Contractor shall be able to provide insurance in the types and values requested by the owner.

H. Bidding Contractor shall be able to procure bonding in the type and values as required by the owner.

1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Scheduling and coordination with other trades:

1. The Contractor shall coordinate Structured Cabling Systems work with that of other trades ensuring that the communications work will be carried out in an orderly, complete and coordinated fashion.

2. Contractor shall attend project coordination meetings as necessary.

3. Upon contract award Contractor shall provide a detailed construction schedule with hard dates for completion of cable placement, terminations, and testing and submit to Owner’s Project Manager for approval.

4. Cabling schedule submittals shall be in a format as designated by the Owner’s Project Manager.

5. Inform General Contractor and Owner’s Project Manager immediately of any delays or potential delays related to material procurement, delivery or labor related issues.

6. Include premium time required to comply with the project scheduling and phasing.

7. Refer to other Specification Division sections, bid proposal and project responsibilities matrix for responsibility and requirements for raceways, boxes and fittings, wiring devices (plates), and supporting devices, and other sections, as applicable.

B. Site investigation

1. Prior to submitting bids for the project, where practicable, contractor shall visit the work site to become aware of any conditions that may affect the cost of the project.

2. Contractor shall obtain a complete set of Project Drawings and Specifications for coordination and to determine the full scope of work for the information and communications technology (ICT) design, installation, and implementation.

C. Permits

1. Contractor shall obtain all permits and required inspections for the installation of this work and pay all charges associated.

2. Deliver to the Owner all certificates, permits and inspection reports issued by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).

D. Delivery, storage, and protection

1. Materials and equipment furnished shall be delivered in new condition and be of current production lots.

2. Contractor shall ensure that material deliveries to work site shall be coordinated with construction manager responsible for materials distribution to all trades. Handle in accordance with Manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions to avoid damaging equipment, installed devices and finish.

3. Contractor is responsible for all materials, tools and vehicles left on the job site.

4. Contractor shall coordinate for the removal of all rubbish and packing materials produced by the Contractor’s activities during the project.

5. Contractor shall ensure materials are stored according to Manufacturer’s recommendations. In addition, materials must be stored in a location protected from vandalism and weather.

6. Inspect and report concealed damage to carrier within specified time.

E. Project conditions and summary of work

1. Examine contract documents to determine the scope and extent of each technology infrastructure project. Technology infrastructure projects may include the following work:

a. Provide a complete data cabling and device system as described herein with pathways and equipment as described for a working system.

b. Coordination with applicable Government Contacts and Service Providers: Provide plans to their engineering group to review for service entrance conduit and equipment mounting requirements.

c. Telecommunications Bonding System.

1) Grounding of towers and other items is handled in other sections.

d. Site Pathways: Backbone, Conduit, Handholes/Pull Boxes/Manholes as noted in contract or construction documents.

e. Conduit, Cable Trays, Cable Supports, Raceway and Sleeves to distribute the structured cabling system throughout the building.

f. Equipment/Telecom rooms Ladder Rack/Cable Tray.

g. Fire rated backboards.

h. Building entrance protectors.

i. Enclosures, Equipment Racks and Wire Management.

j. Inter and Intra Building Cabling: Review all project specifications and contract documents for the various cabling systems required for a full functional and complete installation of Category 6/6A rated copper cable, multi-pair copper cable, fiber optic cable and specialty cable for systems such as:

1) Ethernet.

2) Access control.

3) Audio/video.

4) Power over the ethernet (PoE).

5) Mass notification and paging.

6) Life safety, including elevator and fire alarm callout.

7) Other systems where applicable, including sensors, PoE lighting, radio, cellular, government metering.

k. Copper and fiber optic patch cords in the Equipment/Telecom rooms and at the work area outlets.

l. Splicing and termination materials, frames, plates, cable supports, termination blocks, termination modules, wiring devices, wire management, labeling, and other accessories or consumables needed for a complete and fully functional technology infrastructure.

m. Work Area Outlets, copper and fiber optic termination points in walls, ceilings, floor boxes, poke-throughs, office furniture, and other areas as noted in contract documents.

n. Firestop, smoke and acoustical sealing protection system.

o. Testing:

1) Performance Certification Testing of Twisted-Pair Cables and Optical Fibers.

2) System testing

p. Shop drawings, As-builts, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, and other submittals.

q. Training.

2. Environmental Requirements

a. Contractor shall ensure that any pollutants produced by the structured cabling work are disposed of according to local, state or national regulations. Follow the most stringent guidelines.

b. It is preferred that the Communications Contractor recycle any used or un-used components during the construction project.

1.6 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Submittals shall comply Contract Specifications Submittal Section unless modified herein. If Submittal Section does not exist, submittals shall be (2) hard copies and a full-sized PDF electronic copy.

B. Qualifications: Contractor shall submit Contractor Qualification Requirements, Manufacturer Certifications, and BICSI, or equal, professional design/installer certifications of key employees for project.

C. Product Information: Contractor shall submit for approval, manufacturers specification sheets for all materials, equipment and systems to be furnished. Work shall not proceed without the Contracting Officers approval of the submitted items.

1. Substitutions shall be based on End-to-End manufacturer for “Approved Equal” consideration, requiring submittals of all data sheets for each item that meets or exceeds the product, warranty, and performance margin requirements of the basis of design product listed and requirements in the Contract Specifications Division. Include Buy American Act BAA or Trade Agreements Act (TAA) qualifying countries product documentation.

2. Government Leased Building: Approval shall be prequalified through the Building Owner or Contractor.

a. Products which are proposed in the bid response which are of an alternative solution, are to be prequalified as “equal or better” by the Contractor or Building Owner in writing, prior to bid acceptance.

b. If substitutions are allowed, they are at the discretion of the Owner and based on performance, suitability, quality, administrational requirements, warranty and other factors deemed important to the Owner. Written acceptance of substitutions from Owner must be included in bid package to avoid disqualification of bid.

D. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings in formats required in “As-Built Drawings and Operations and Maintenance Manuals” article in Part 3 – Execution.

1. Written permission may be granted by the Contracting Officer to:

a. Allow different shop drawing size submittals.

b. Forgo “dwg” format for a small project.

2. Preconstruction: Successful contractor shall generate shop drawings for approval 14 days prior to commencement of work. Shop drawings shall include cable routes, conduit penetration locations, elevation drawings of equipment racks, patch panels, termination blocks, connection details, rack mounting details, labeling scheme, and other relevant details not included in the contract drawings.

3. Corrected drawings may be requested showing modifications to initially reviewed and accepted shop drawings, to include revisions based upon change orders and approved field conditions, as an as-built submittal. (1) hard copy and (1) electronic copy of shop drawings and final product sheets.

E. Field Quality Control: Test reports for optical fibers and copper communications wiring (PDF format only), along with verification of communications bonding system. See Part 3 - Execution.

F. As-Built Drawings. See Part 3 – Execution.

G. Operations and Maintenance Manuals: See Part 3 – Execution.

H. The approval of material, equipment, systems and shop drawings does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of shop drawing errors. The Contractor shall carefully check and correct all shop drawings prior to submission for approval.

1. Any materials and equipment submitted that are not in accordance with this specification requirements may be rejected at any time during the construction contract.

1.7 END-TO-END SYSTEMS REQUIREMENT

A. All cables, connectors, patch panels, and patch cords provided must be manufactured by the same Company to provide for a complete end-to-end solution. Mixed manufacturer solutions will not be accepted. High pair count copper requirements, if applicable, is separate from the end-to-end system requirement and may be a different manufacturer.

1.8 WARRANTY (See also 1.6 C.2.)

A. A Limited Lifetime Product and Performance Warranty or minimum 20-Year Product and Performance Warranty shall be obtained by the Contractor on behalf of the Owner covering all applicable structured cabling components in the installed system. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all forms/documents necessary to obtain the system warranty. Evidence of such warranty will be provided by Contractor as part of their contractual obligation.

B. Contractor warrants to the end-user that their installation practices and workmanship will adhere to all standards and Manufacturers requirements. Contractor shall fix or repair any installation faults at their own cost. Should a defect or problem occur with any Manufacturers product the item(s) will be replaced by the certified contractor, or a contractor approved by Manufacturer to perform warranty repair work.

C. The installed structured cabling system shall provide a warranty guaranteeing the specified performance in the installed channel performance above the ANSI/TIA-568 requirements for Category 6, and Augmented Category 6 (CAT 6A) cabling systems or ISO 11801 requirements.

1.9 TYPICAL CHANNEL PERFORMANCE MARGINS

A. Manufacturer to provide internal testing data that demonstrates typical Category 6 channel performance margins above ANSI/TIA-568-D standards as listed below.

1. Insertion Loss 3 %

2. NEXT 6 dB

3. PSNEXT 7 dB

4. ACR-F 8 dB

5. PSACR-F 9 dB

6. Return Loss 3 dB

7. ACR-N 8 dB

8. PSACR-N 9 dB

B. Manufacturer to provide internal testing data that demonstrates typical Category 6A channel performance margins above ANSI/TIA-568-D standards as listed below.

1. Insertion Loss 3 %

2. NEXT 4 dB

3. PSNEXT 6 dB

4. ACR-F 10 dB

5. PSACR-F 10 dB

6. Return Loss 4 dB

7. ACR-N 7 dB

8. PSACR-N 7 dB

9. PSANEXT 6 dB

10. PSAACR-F 11 dB

1.10 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate with Division 26 Trade as needed.

B. Coordinate in-wall blocking for ladder tray support.

C. Coordinate with other trades as required.

1.11 PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT MAY BE SUPPLIED UNDER OTHER TRADES

A. This Section modifies items that may be installed and provided by other trades. Where not specifically modified by this Section, the items shall be installed per the items pertaining division and section.

B. All conduit and EMT required for Communications cabling pathway in/out of cross connect closets and in/out of wall cavities at the work area as modified herein.

C. All core holes through concrete, metal, finished hardwood or masonry; in-floor troughs (“Walker Duct”), and poke through devices in the floor for the installation of Communications cabling. Faceplates for communications cables are specified herein.

D. All core holes and EMT sleeves between floors for the routing of Communications cabling.

E. Back boxes for the mounting of NEMA rated faceplates.

F. Drag line or pull string at the back boxes fished through existing EMT, conduit, or wall cavities (“Ring and String”) to the accessible ceiling or other end of conduit, for installing 4 pair, multi-pair, or fiber optic (horizontal and backbone) cables.

G. Backboards as specified herein.

H. Basket tray or ladder racking to support main pathway cable bundles through hallways, open areas or exiting telecom rooms unless otherwise requested at time of bid. Special conditions noted herein.

I. Telecommunications Bonding Conductor(s) from telecommunications Bonding Busbar(s) to Building Service Ground as noted herein.

J. Bonding Conductors and other bonding equipment as noted herein and in equipment manufacturer installation instructions as noted herein.

K. Electrical subcontractors may be required to provide additional lighting, power, or grounding connections to the electrical panel, and to provide and install electrical devices as needed. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to secure all required specialists and subcontractors to fully perform under the requirements for this project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. All products listed in PART 2 – PRODUCTS may not be required. Certain items may only be used under some circumstances as approved by the Contracting Officer in consultation with Government Contacts.

1. See Part 3 – EXECUTION and other Government provided documents such as contract drawings for acceptability and use.

B. Each type of equipment shall be consistent and uniform, one manufacturer (and color where appropriate).

2.2 APPROVED MANUFACTURER(S)

1. Berk-Tek Company

2. CommScope

3. General Cable Company

4. Leviton Network Solutions

5. Ortronics

2.3 BONDING AND GROUNDING

A. Primary Bonding Busbar (PBB)

1. Predrilled copper buss bar with holes for use with correctly matched listed lugs and hardware.

2. Have minimum dimensions of 0.25” thick by 4” wide by 12” long, 2-inch (50mm) stand-off distance. Increase length as necessary to provide all connections plus 25% spare capacity.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Chatsworth Products or Equal Part #’s: 40153-012

B. Secondary Bonding Busbar (SBB)

1. Predrilled copper buss bar with holes for use with correctly matched listed lugs and hardware.

2. Have minimum dimensions of 0.25” thick by 2” wide by 12” long, 2-inch (50mm) stand-off distance. Increase width or length as necessary to provide all connections plus 25% spare capacity.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Chatsworth Products or Equal Part #’s: 13622-012

C. Rack Bonding Conductor (RBC)

1. RBC shall be copper and may be insulated.

2. Be listed for the application when insulated.

3. Be sized as a No. 6 AWG

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Chatsworth Products or Equal Part #’s: 40159-008

D. Rack Bonding Busbar (RBB)

1. RGB shall be hard drawn electrolytic tough pitch 110 alloy copper bar.

2. RGB shall have tapped lug mounting holes on 1” centers and two pairs of 5/16” diameter holes spaced 3/4” apart for attaching ground jumpers.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Chatsworth Products or Equal

2.4 DUCTS, RACEWAY, AND SLEEVES FOR COMMUNICATIONS

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

1. Steel Rigid metal conduit.

2. Steel Electric metallic tubing (EMT).

3. Steel Flexible metal conduit.

4. PVC Schedule 80.

5. Listed conduits as Underground Electrical Conduit.

6. Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing (ENT)

7. Innerduct corrugated tubing for Fiber Optic Cable.

8. Surface mounted raceways, only where specifically allowed by contract documents.

B. See Section 260533 – “Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems” for information dealing with types, grades, and fittings, complying with applicable portion of NEC, and UL standards.

C. Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing (ENT) is allowed when used in accordance to this section and National Electrical Code 362:

1. Type ENT duct raceways and fittings

a. Performance Criteria:

1) Regulatory Requirements: Listed and labeled in accordance with NFPA 70, by qualified electrical testing laboratory recognized by authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended location and application.

2) Listing Criteria: UL CCN FKHU; including UL 1653.

b. UL FKHU - Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing (ENT) and Fittings:

1) Minimum Trade Size: Metric designator 21 (trade size 3/4).

2) Fittings:

3) Mechanically Attached Fittings: UL 1653.

4) Solvent-Attached Fittings: UL 651.

D. Innerduct corrugated conduit

1. Innerduct Conduit Specifications:

a. Made in accordance with UL 2024 meeting or exceeding the flame requirements for riser or general-purpose applications.

b. Material Properties in accordance with ASTM D 4216.

c. Available with flame retardant Pull-Line pull tape installed.

d. Standard Markings: (Manufacturer), Riser-Guard / Riser, (UL listed), (diameter), (run code), (date), (footage markings).

e. Color: Orange.

f. Designed for use with riser or plenum rated cables.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Premier Conduit or Equal

Part #’s

• P-100T – Corrugated plenum innerduct in 1”

• P-125T – Corrugated plenum innerduct in 1-1/4”

• P-150T – Corrugated plenum innerduct in 1-1/2”

• CR 500 100 N799 – Riser Corrugated innerduct in 1”

• CR 500 125 N799 – Riser Corrugated innerduct in 1-1/4”

• CR 500 150 N799 – Riser Corrugated innerduct in 1-1/2”

• CR 500 200 N799 – Riser Corrugated innerduct in 2”

2.5 CABLE SUPPORTS

A. Universal Cable Runway (Ladder Tray)

1. Made of 3/8-inch x 1-1/2-inch x .065-inch wall rectangular tubing, Cross members welded at 12-inch intervals, and length 9-feet 11-1/2-inches.

2. UL Classified for suitability as an equipment grounding conductor.

3. Per manufacturers installation instructions, matching runway elevation, brackets, plates, junction, splice, support, bracing, radius bends, radius drops, divider, retaining posts, movable cross members, end-caps, closing and other hardware kits.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Chatsworth Products Universal Cable Runway 12-inch wide, Glacier White Part #’s 10250-E12

B. Cable Tray (Wire Mesh or Wire Basket), Indoor Applications

1. Electrowelded wire mesh tray with safety edge with a zinc electroplate finish.

2. UL Certified approval, IEC 61537, NEMA VE-1 and E90 fire resistance to DIN 4102-12 standard.

3. Per manufacturers installation instructions, matching runway elevation, brackets, plates, junction, splice, support, bracing, radius bends, radius drops, divider, retaining posts, movable cross members, end-caps, closing and other hardware kits.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Chatsworth Products Pesma Cable Wire Mesh Tray

Part #’s

• 60213300-003 12-inch wide x 4-inch tall x 118-inch length

• 60502-504 4-inch tall x 39-inch length section dividers Part numbers vary based on tray size, verify sizes with drawings when applicable.

Other products: Cable Management Solutions Series 201 and 201D Cooper B-Line, Inc. FLEXTRAY

C. J-Hooks and Cable Saddles

1. J-Hooks and cable saddles shall include rounded edges to provide proper bend radius support for high performance data cables.

2. Minimum 1-1/4” width.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Caddy J-Hook pre-galvanized 1-5/16” width x 4.4” height Part #’s: CAT21HP

D. D-rings, bridle rings, or vertical cable management rings

1. Shall be open type or latching to allow removal of cables without threading the cable through the ring.

2.6 TIE WRAPS

A. Velcro Brand Tie Wraps

1. Tie wraps shall be 0.5” wide minimum, velcro cable hook and loop cable management closures, continuous rolls to allow field cut to length.

2. Belt types are not required, but if provided, shall be of proper lengths to allow for expansion.

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

2.7 TELECOM BACKBOARDS

A. Fire Retardant Wall-Mounted Backboards.

1. Fire retardant plywood backboards shall be A/C grade plywood, void free, ¾-inch thick x 4’ x 8’ with a minimum of two coats of white fire-retardant paint with fire retardant stamp visible and unpainted for each section.

B. Backboard may be HDPE (high density polyethylene) if fiber optics are the entrance conduits and no wire cable terminations are necessary. HDPE backboards must be listed as acceptable for use as telecommunications system component.

2.8 BUILDING ENTRANCE PROTECTORS AND 5-PIN PROTECTION MODULES

A. Building Entrance Protector to meet or exceed UL497 with industry standard 5-pin protector modules (gas or solid-state)

1. [25][50][100] pair protector block enclosure with industry standard 5-pin plug in modules.

2. Provide 110 type input and output punch down blocks.

3. Powder coated steel enclosure with built-in splice chamber, gold-plated protector contacts, stackable.

4. Internal fuse link for added protection.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: CircaMax Building Entrance Terminal (Indoor) or approved equal Part #’s 1880ECA1-*

* 25 – 25 pair, 50 – 50 pair, and 100 – 100 pair

5. 5-Pin Protection Modules (required for each pair)

Basis of Design Manufacturer: CircaMax

Part #’s

• 4B1E Gas Tube for Life Safety Devices

• 3B1FS-240 Solid State for analog lines, Fax machines, Switches

• 4B3S-75 RED Solid State for 48v digital phone systems

B. Enhanced Building Entrance Protector (CAT 5e), exceeds UL497.

1. [6][12][25] pair protector block enclosure with industry standard 5-pin plug in modules.

a. Requires CAT5e Modules.

2. Provide 110 type input and output punch down blocks.

3. No enclosure.

4. Internal fuse link for added protection.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: CircaMax Building Entrance Terminal (Indoor) or approved equal Part #’s 1880ENA1/NSC*e

* 6 – 6 pair, 12 – 12 pair, and 25 – 25 pair

5. 5-Pin Protection CAT5e Modules (required for each pair)

Basis of Design Manufacturer: CircaMax Part #’s 4B6S-75e Digital lines, VOIP and network

C. Enhanced Building Entrance Protector (CAT 6), exceeds UL497/UL497B, PoE rated.

1. 4 pair protector terminals.

2. Provide 110 type input punch down blocks, RJ-45 output.

3. Rated for PoE/PoE+ applications.

Manufacturer: CircaMax Building Entrance Terminal (High Speed Data) or approved equal Part #’s 604-75-RJ

2.9 FRAMES, RACKS, CABINETS AND CABLE MANAGERS

A. Adjustable 2-Post Universal Racks (typical)

1. Patch panel racks shall be by 84-inch (45U), freestanding, two post, open rack

2. 19-inch, 2-post universal racks with punched mounting channels/rails in .98” increments, 15-inches depth (physical does not include equipment depth). Load rating 1,500-lbs minimum.

3. Self-bonding with ground connection (pairs of M6 studs on 5/8” centers) located at the frame bottom.

4. Power strip mounted in rear of rack.

5. Vertical cable management.

6. Horizontal cable management as directed in Part 3 – Execution.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Chatsworth Products Adjustable Server Rack Part #’s 15217-E03 2-post rack

B. Modular Freestanding Cabinets (only when allowed, no communications room):

1. Seismic frame when required by seismic zone.

2. Removable and lockable side panels.

3. Hinged and lockable front and rear doors.

4. Adjustable feet for leveling.

5. Screened ventilation openings in the roof and rear door.

6. Cable access provisions in the roof and base.

7. Grounding bus bar.

8. [Rack] [Roof]-mounted, 550-cfm (260-L/s) fan with filter.

9. Baked-polyester powder coat finish.

10. Cabinet shall be 84-high (42U), 40-inch deep, nominal, designed for 19-inch equipment.

11. Load rating 1,500-lbs minimum.

12. All cabinets keyed alike.

13. [One][Two] power strips mounted in rear of cabinet.

14. [Two][Four], single sided, vertical cable managers.

15. Horizontal cable management as directed in Part 3 – Execution.

C. Modular Wall Cabinets (only when allowed, no communications room):

1. Wall mounting cabinet shall hinge to swing out allowing access to the backside of equipment.

2. Steel construction, treated to resist corrosion.

3. Lockable.

4. Louvered side panels.

5. Cable access provisions top and bottom.

6. Grounding lug.

7. Roof-mounted, 250-cfm (118-L/s) fan.

8. Power strip.

9. Cabinet is sized in the contract documents. When not sized, cabinet shall be 48- inch high

(26U), 30-inch deep, nominal, designed for 19-inch equipment.

10. Load rating 300-lbs minimum.

11. All cabinets keyed alike.

12. Vertical cable management.

13. Horizontal cable management as directed in Part 3 – Execution.

D. Vertical Double Sided Cable Manager with Covers

1. Movable mid-section in double-sided managers move forward, backward, up and down, allowing increased flexibility in space utilization and accessory placement.

2. Door opens to the right or left with a single latch.

3. 6-inch wide vertical cable manger with T-shaped rounded cable guide design to resist deflection when loaded with cables.

4. Rounded edges on the cable guides and at top of the cable manager protect cables as they enter and exit the storage space.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Chatsworth Products Evolution Cable Management

Part #’s

• 35521-E03 – 6-inch wide vertical

• 35523-E01 – 10-inch wide vertical

E. Horizontal Cable Managers with Snap on Covers

1. 19-inch universal horizontal cable managers with extra-wide contoured cable guide fingers, spaced 1.75” apart.

2. Cable guides are offset to ensure proper bending radii of patch cables.

3. Snap-on covers that open 180° up or down.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Chatsworth Products Universal Horizontal Cable Manager

Part #’s

• 30529-E19 – 1RU

• 30530-E19 – 2RU

• 30531-E19 – 3RU

2.10 POWER STRIPS

A. Power Strips: Comply with UL 1363.

1. Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

2. Rack mounting.

3. Eight, 20-A, 120-V ac, NEMA WD 6, Configuration 5-20R receptacles.

4. LED indicator lights for power and protection status.

5. LED indicator lights for reverse polarity and open outlet ground.

6. Circuit Breaker and Thermal Fusing: Unit continues to supply power if protection is lost.

7. Cord connected with 10-foot (3-m) line cord.

8. Rocker-type on-off switch, illuminated when in on position.

9. Peak Single-Impulse Surge Current Rating: 33 kA per phase.

10. Protection modes shall be line to neutral, line to ground, and neutral to ground. UL 1449 clamping voltage for all three modes shall be not more than 330 V.

2.11 CATEGORY RATED COPPER CABLE

A. Reduced Diameter Category 6A UTP Horizontal Copper Cable (PoE Applications)

1. Cable shall comply with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A; CSA C22.2 N° 214-02; UL 444.0.

2. Cable shall support network transmission protocols IEEE 802.3: 10GBASE-T; 1000BASE-T;

100BASE-T; TIA/EIA 854: 1000BASE-TX; ATM 155 Mb/s; CDDI 100 Mb/s.

3. Electrical performance Third-party (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory -NRTL) verified and characterized to 500MHz.

4. The cable shall be constructed of bare copper wire insulated with FEP, 23-gauge copper conductors with a central filler to form basic unit. The cable core is surrounded by an insulated metallic isolation wrap and jacketed with flame-retardant polymer alloy.

5. The cable shall be classified as Cat 6A UTP construction with no bare drain wire included.

6. Cable shall have Flame Rating of Plenum-NFPA 70, CMP where installed in air handling spaces.

7. Cable shall have an operating temperature range of -4°F to +221°F (-20°C to +105°C).

8. The cable shall support the following PoE standards when installed according to

Manufacturers recommendations.

a. IEEE 802.3at (Type 1) Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications up to 15.4 watts

b. IEEE 802.3at (Type 2) Power over Ethernet (PoE+) applications up to 30 watts

c. IEEE 802.3bt (Type 3) Power over Ethernet (PoE++) applications up to 60 watts

d. IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4) Power over Ethernet (PoE++) applications up to 90 watts

9. Cable shall have alpha numeric code printed every 1 meter+.

10. Cable shall be compliant with Manufacturer’s performance warranty criteria.

11. Cat 6A cables shall be installed for Wireless Access Points and IP Cameras, color Yellow.

Manufacturer: Berk-Tek LANmark-SST Category 6A Reduced Diameter UTP Plenum

Part #s Reel

• 11140403 Yellow

B. Enhanced Category 6 UTP, 4-pair cable with crossfiller.

1. Cable shall comply with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6; UL 444.0; ISO/IEC 11801

2. Cable shall support network transmission protocols IEEE 802.3: 1000BASE-T; 100BASE-T;

ATM 155 Mb/s; CDDI 100 Mb/s

3. Electrical performance Third-party (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory -NRTL) verified and characterized to 500MHz.

4. The cable shall be constructed of 23 or 24-gauge bare copper wire insulated with FEP and

FRPP. The four pairs laid up with crossfiller to form the basic unit, jacketed with flame-retardant PVC.

5. Cable may be Type CM or CMG for general applications, and Type CMP shall have Flame Rating of Plenum-NFPA 262 and UL Listed where installed in air handling spaces.

6. Cable shall have an operating temperature range of -4°F to +167°F (-20°C to +75°C).

7. Cable shall have alpha numeric code printed every 1 meter.

8. Cable shall be compliant with Manufacturer’s performance warranty criteria.

9. Cat 6 cable shall be installed for data station outlets – work area outlets, top jack color

White and bottom Blue.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Berk-Tek LANmark-1000 Enhanced Category 6 UTP Plenum

Part #s Box

• 10032092 White

• 10032094 Blue

C. Outside Plant Category 6A UTP

1. Cable shall comply with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A; ETL Verified; ANSI/ICEA S-56-434 Outdoor Use, ANSI/ICEA 5-107-704-2012, PAR 8.2.1 – Water Penetration.

2. Cable shall support network transmission protocols IEEE 802.3: 10GBASE-T; 1000BASE-T;

100BASE-T; 10BASE-T; TIA/EIA 854: 1000BASE-TX; ATM 155 Mb/s; CDDI 100 Mb/s.

3. Electrical performance Third-party (ETL) verified and usable bandwidth up to 500MHz.

4. The cable shall be constructed of 23 AWG bare copper wire insulated with polyethylene.

Two insulated conductors twisted together to form a pair and four pairs laid up with a cross central filler to form basic unit injected with a water resistant flooding compound and jacketed with black weather resistant polyethylene jacket.

5. Cable shall have an operating temperature range of -40°F to +140°F (-40°C to +60°C).

6. The cable shall support the following POE standards when installed according to

Manufacturers recommendations.

a. IEEE 802.3at (Type 1) Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications up to 15.4 watts

b. IEEE 802.3at (Type 2) Power over Ethernet (PoE+) applications up to 30 watts

c. IEEE 802.3bt (Type 3) Power over Ethernet (PoE+) applications up to 60 watts

d. IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4) Power over Ethernet (PoE+) applications up to 90 watts

e. Cisco Universal Power Over Ethernet (UPOE/UPOE+) applications up to 90 watts

7. Cable shall meet NEC requirements for wet locations.

8. Cable jacket color Black.

9. Cable shall have alpha numeric code printed every 1 meter.

10. Cable shall be compliant with Manufacturer’s performance warranty criteria.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Berk-Tek LANmark-10G Category 6A, OSP Part #s Reel

• 11094458 Black

D. Outside Plant Enhanced Category 6 UTP

1. Cable shall comply with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6; ANSI/ICEA S-56-434 Outdoor Use, ANSI/ICEA 5-107-704-2012, PAR 8.2.1 – Water Penetration.

2. Cable shall support network transmission protocols IEEE 802.3: 1000BASE-T; 100BASE-T;

10BASE-T; TIA/EIA 854: 1000BASE-TX; ATM 155 Mb/s; CDDI 100 Mb/s.

3. Electrical performance Third-party (ETL) verified and usable bandwidth up to 500MHz.

4. The cable shall be constructed of 23 or 24 AWG bare copper wire insulated with polyethylene. Two insulated conductors twisted together to form a pair and four pairs around a cross central filler to form basic unit injected with a water resistant flooding compound and jacketed with black weather resistant polyethylene jacket.

5. Cable shall not be flame rated.

6. Cable shall have an operating temperature range of -40°F to +140°F (-40°C to +60°C).

7. Cable shall meet NEC requirements for wet locations.

8. Cable jacket color Black.

9. Cable shall have alpha numeric code printed every 1 meter.

10. Cable shall be compliant with Manufacturer’s performance warranty criteria.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Berk-Tek LANmark-1000 Category 6, OSP Part #s Reel

• 11072213 Black

2.12 COPPER CONNECTIVITY

A. Category 6A UTP Modular Connectors (RJ45 JACKS)

1. The modular connector shall be independently tested and verified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory to meet or exceed the Category 6A component performance requirements of ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO/IEC 11801 from 1 MHz to 500 MHz to support the IEEE 802.3an standard for 10GBASE-T network performance.

2. Connector module shall meet IEC 60603-7 (includes IEC 60512-5-2) and IEC 60512-99-001 (includes IEC 60512-9-3) test standards.

3. The Modular Connector shall be terminated without the need for any punch down tool or other specialized or proprietary termination tool.

a. Exception: Systems requiring a specialized tool that holds and punches down all wires at the same time, may be allowed, and shall require at least one tool provided and left at the site. Single conductor punchdown type are never allowed.

4. The Category 6A Modular Connector termination method shall be consistent with the termination method available for Category 5e and Category 6 UTP modules from the same manufacturer. The same termination method shall also be consistent with Category 5e, 6 and 6A shielded modules from the same manufacturer.

5. The Modular Connector shall be tested to withstand 750 plug-mating cycles with no degradation of performance.

6. The connector module shall be third party certified to meet the IEC 60512-99-002 standard for support of IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 PoE (90 watt) applications.

7. The connector module shall comply with the following POE standards:

a. IEEE 802.3at (Type 1) Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications up to 15.4 watts

b. IEEE 802.3at (Type 2) Power over Ethernet (PoE+) applications up to 30 watts,

c. IEEE 802.3bt (Type 3) Power over Ethernet (PoE+) applications up to 60 watts

d. IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4) Power over Ethernet (PoE+) applications up to 90 watts

e. Cisco Universal Power Over Ethernet Plus (UPOE+) applications up to 90 watts

8. The connector module will exceed IEEE 802.3bt standard to support up to 0.5 amps per conductor (100 watts) continuously.

9. The connector module shall utilize an engineered tine geometry to prevent POE arcing damage due to plug removal cycles from occurring at the critical contact-mating zone between the plug and connector module tines.

10. The eight-position connector module shall utilize a method of tine tensioning that:

a. Prevents contact bouncing and arcing at the critical contact-mating zone between the plug and connector module tines.

b. Prevents six-position modular plug insertion from damaging either the cord or the module.

11. The connector body shall be made of die-cast zinc and all plastic components shall be made of high-impact, fire-retardant plastic rated UL 94V-0.

12. The connector shall be in compliance with US National Electrical Codes, be compliant with ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) and be Listed.

13. Connector Module shall comply with UL 2043 as suitable for installation in plenum spaces.

14. Connector wiring shall be universal and will accommodate both T568A and T568B pair/pin assignments.

15. Each connector shall be identified on its face as CAT 6A.

16. The modular connector shall fit a range of telecommunications faceplates, outlets, and field-configurable patch panels.

17. Cat 6A modules shall be installed for Wireless Access Points and IP Cameras.

18. Cat 6A modules shall be the same color as the Cat 6A cable, Blue.

Basis of design:

Manufacturer: Leviton Atlas-X1 Cat 6A UTP QuickPort Blue Jack.

Part Numbers: Standard version:

• 6AUJK-RL6

Additional Icons:

• ICONS-IC*

*Colors: White=W, Light Almond=T, Ivory=I, Yellow=Y, Orange=O, Crimson=C, Dark Red=R, Purple=P, Blue=L, Green=V, Gray=G, Black=E, Brown=B.

B. Category 6 UTP Modular Connectors (RJ45 JACKS)

1. The modular connector shall be independently tested and verified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory to meet or exceed the Category 6 component performance requirements of ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO/IEC 11801 from 1 MHz to 250 MHz to support the IEEE 802.3an standard for 1000BASE-T network performance.

2. Connector module shall meet IEC 60603-7 (includes IEC 60512-5-2) and IEC 60512-99-001 (includes IEC 60512-9-3) test standards.

3. The Modular Connector shall be terminated without the need for any punch down tool or other specialized or proprietary termination tool.

a. Exception: Systems requiring a specialized tool that holds and punches down all wires at the same time, may be allowed, and shall require at least one tool provided and left at the site. Single conductor punchdown type are never allowed.

4. The Connector Module shall feature a termination wire manager that holds individual conductors in place during termination.

5. The Category 6 Modular Connector termination method shall be consistent with the termination method available for Category 5e and Category 6A UTP modules from the same manufacturer. The same termination method shall also be consistent with Category 5e, 6 and 6A shielded modules from the same manufacturer.

6. The Modular Connector shall be tested to withstand 750 plug-mating cycles with no degradation of performance.

7. The eight-position connector module shall utilize a method of tine tensioning that

a. Prevents contact bouncing and arcing at the critical contact-mating zone between the plug and connector module tines.

b. Prevents six-position modular plug insertion from damaging either the cord or the module.

8. The connector body shall be made of die-cast zinc and all plastic components shall be made of high-impact, fire-retardant plastic rated UL 94V-0.

9. The connector shall be in compliance with US National Electrical Codes, be compliant with ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) and be Listed.

10. Connector Module shall comply with UL 2043 as suitable for installation in plenum spaces.

11. Connector wiring shall be universal and will accommodate both T568A and T568B pair/pin assignments.

12. Each connector shall be identified on its face as CAT 6.

13. The modular connector shall fit a range of telecommunications faceplates, outlets, and field-configurable patch panels.

14. Cat 6 modules shall be installed for data station outlets – work area outlets.

15. Cat 6 modules shall be the same color as the Cat 6 cable, White.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Leviton Atlas-X1 Cat 6 UTP White QuickPort Jack Part Numbers: Standard version:

• 61UJK-RW6

Additional Icons:

• ICONS-IC*

*Colors: White=W, Light Almond=T, Ivory=I, Yellow=Y, Orange=O, Crimson=C, Dark Red=R, Purple=P, Blue=L, Green=V, Gray=G, Black=E, Brown=B

C. Modular Plugs Assemblies

1. Modular plug assemblies shall meet all the general requirements of the similar category modular connectors, and include dustboots or other strain relief mechanism to protect the cable and conductors from strain at the plug.

Category 6a Basis of design (may also be used for Cat 6):

Manufacturer: Leviton Part Number: 6APLG-S6A

2.13 PATCH PANELS

A. Field Configurable Patch Panels

1. Provide patch panels in each rack to terminate all cables and a minimum of 20% additional or 1 patch panel minimum of the same density used in each rack.

2. Spare patch panels installed shall have all ports loaded with color coded jacks.

3. Patch panels shall be field configurable in 24(1RU), and 48(2RU) port densities.

4. The patch panels shall be compatible with 19" EIA equipment racks, cabinets, or wall mount brackets.

5. Patch panel shall include an integral grounding lug for attachment of an equipment bonding conductor.

6. Label positioning blocks and port numbers shall be silkscreened in white and be typical of front labeling of traditional patch panels.

7. Patch Panels shall accept the full range of modules from the approved manufacturer including Category 5e, 6, 6A as well as AV and Fiber Optic modules.

8. Patch Panel shall be modular type that provides flexibility in individual outlets of different colors and types.

9. Patch panels shall have machine made labels to correspond to jack locations.

10. Cable terminations at patch panels shall also have same patch panel and workstation identification on a wrap around label located 6” from cable terminations.

11. Jack colors in patch panels shall match their respective cable color.

Basis of Design Manufacturer: Leviton QuickPort Field configurable Angled Patch Panels

Part #’s 1RU 24-Port Patch Panel w/magnifying lens

• 69586-L24 Flat

• 49256-L24 Angled

Part #’s 2RU 48-Port Patch Panel w/magnifying lens, (3.5"H x19"W)

• 69586-L48 Flat

• 49256-L48 Angled

2.14 COPPER PATCH CORDS

A. Small diameter flexible Cat 6a patch cords

1. Patch cords shall meet ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standard.

2. Patch cords shall provide 10 Gigabit application performance for cross connecting in systems comprising equipment, cable, and appropriate connectors.

3. The patch cords shall be 28-gauge, stranded, shielded, U/FTP construction with a nominal outside diameter of 0.185"(4.7mm).

4. The patch cord shall incorporate 8-position shielded modular plugs on both ends with a snagless tab design.

5. Patch cords shall be manufactured with…