Attachment_3_Eglin_Wire_Specs_11_August_2014.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 96

th

COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA 32542

EGLIN AFB CABLE INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL CRITERIA AND

INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF BASE CABLE

INFRASTRUCTURE

11 AUGUST 2014

EGLIN AFB CABLE MAINTENANCE

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

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TECHNICAL CRITERIA

AND INFORMATION

FOR THE INSTALLATION OF

BASE CABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

BY IMPLEMENTATION

ENGINEERING

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

96th Communications Squadron Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Approval Signature and Dates:

STEPHEN R. PREBLE, WS-11, DAF

Cable/Antenna Systems, Branch Chief

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

Table of Contents

TECHNICAL CRITERIA FOR THE INSTALLATION INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE

ARCHITECTURE

1.1 INTRODUCTION

1.2 Background

1.3 Scope

1.4 Supporting Appendices or Attachments

2.0 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM (BCS) SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Classified Information Infrastructure

2.2 Building Telecommunications Cabling System Overview

2.3 Workstation Outlet

2.3.1 Outlet Box

2.3.2 Outlet Faceplate

2.3.3 Outlet Connector

2.3.3.1 Copper Outlet/Connector

2.3.3.2 FO Outlet/Connector

2.3.3.3 Coaxial Outlet/Connector

2.3.4 Outlet/Connector Markings

2.3.5 Outlet Types and Density

Table 1. Outlet Types

2.3.5.1 Family Housing Units

2.3.5.2 Quarters

2.3.5.4 Wireless Access Point (WAP) Cabling

2.3.5.5 General Range Information Infrastructure Design

2.3.6 Utility Rooms and Closets

2.3.7 Elevators

2.3.8 Safety, Courtesy, and Convenience

2.3.9 Building Automation Systems (BAS)

2.4 Building Telecommunications Wiring

2.4.1 Horizontal Cable

2.4.1.1 Copper Voice and Data

2.4.1.2 Fiber Optic Cable (FOC)

2.4.1.3 Cable Length

2.4.1.4 Backbone Cable

2.4.1.5 Copper Backbone Cable

2.4.1.6 Copper Termination

2.4.1.7 FO Backbone Cable

2.4.1.8 FO Termination

2.4.2 CATV or CCTV Cable

Table 2. Coaxial Cable

2.5 Building Infrastructure

2.5.1 Cable Tray

2.5.2 Enclosed Duct (Perimeter Raceway)

2.5.3 Conduit

2.5.4 Pull Boxes

2.5.5 Non‐continuous Cable Supports

2.5.6 Open Office Wiring

2.5.7 Small Facilities and Renovations

2.5.8 WAPs

2.6 Telecommunications Spaces

2.6.1 Multi‐story Buildings

2.6.2 TR Sizing

2.6.2.1 Range Considerations

2.6.2.2 Barracks Considerations

2.6.3 Room Interior Finishes

2.6.4 Room Door

2.6.5 Room Location

2.6.6 Telephone Backboards

2.6.7 Equipment Racks

2.6.8 Equipment Cabinets

2.6.9 UTP Patch Panels

2.6.10 FOPPs

2.6.11 Ladder, Wire Cable Tray, and Fiber Wire Way

2.6.12 Room Lighting

2.6.13 Room Climate Control

2.6.14 Room Contaminants

2.6.15 Electrical Power

2.6.16 Voice Communications

2.7 Grounding

2.7.1 Building Earth Electrode Subsystem (EES)

2.7.2 Cable Entrance Grounding

2.7.2.1 Building Point of Entrance

2.7.2.2 Copper Cable Entrance

2.7.2.3 Fiber Cable Entrance

2.7.2.4 Copper Protector Block

2.7.3 Telecommunications Room Signal Ground

2.7.4 Telecommunications Rack and Supporting Structure

2.8 Telecommunications System Labeling

2.8.1 Outlet/Patch Panel Labels

2.8.2 Conformance to Existing Standards

2.8.3 Telecommunications Outlet Labeling

2.8.4 Telecommunications Patch Panel Labeling

2.8.5 Distribution System Labeling

2.8.6 Grounding System

2.9 Building Entrance Facility

2.9.1 Telecommunications Entrance Facility (TEF)

2.9.2 PETs

2.9.2.2 Sheath Limitations

2.9.2.3 Stencils

2.9.2.4 Fiber Termination Device

2.10 Installation Practices

2.10.1 Testing

2.10.2 UTP Tests

2.10.3 CAT6 Circuits

2.10.4 Coaxial Cable

2.10.5 FOC

2.10.6 Test Plan

3.0 OUTSIDE PLANT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Classified Information Infrastructure

3.2 System Overview

3.3 System Architecture

3.3.1 Minimum New Cable Requirements

3.3.1.1 ITB to ITB

3.3.1.2 ITB to CEB/EB

3.3.2 ITB/ITB and ITB/CEB Redundant Cable Paths

3.3.2.1 Copper

3.3.3 Redundant Cable Paths

3.4 Environmental and Historical Considerations

3.4.1 Price of Conformance

3.5 General Considerations

3.5.1 Digging Permits

3.5.2 Utility Location

3.5.3 Pot‐Holing

3.5.4 Slot Trenching

3.5.5 Road Crossings

3.5.6 Cuts and Resurfaces

3.5.6.1 Dowels

3.5.6.2 Right‐of‐Way Permits and Easements

3.5.7 Materials

3.5.7.1 Rock

3.5.7.2 Unstable Soil

3.5.7.3 Select Backfill

3.5.7.4 Flowable Fill or Slurry

3.5.8 Backfilling

3.5.8.1 Placement

3.5.8.2 Unsatisfactory Materials

3.5.8.3 Other Materials

3.5.9 Restoration

3.5.9.1 Improved Areas

3.5.9.2 Grass

3.5.9.3 Dowels

3.5.9.4 Clean‐up

3.5.10 Detection of Buried Cables and Underground Conduits

3.5.10.2 Detection Wire for Non‐metallic Piping

3.5.10.3 Detectable Warning Tape Installation

3.5.10.4 Permanent Tracer Wire

3.6 Outside Plant Cable Placement Options

3.6.1 Building Entries

3.6.1.1 Underground Entrance

3.6.1.2 Above Ground Entrances

3.6.1.3 Pull Boxes

3.6.1.4 Transition

3.6.1.5 Demarcation Point

3.6.2 Underground

3.6.3 Direct Buried

3.7 Underground (Maintenance Holes, Cable Vaults, and Ducts)

3.7.1 Maintenance Holes / Manhole (MH)

3.7.1.1 Type

3.7.1.2 Basic Layout

3.7.1.3 Accessories

3.7.1.4 Duct Assignment and Cable Racking

3.7.1.5 Stenciling

3.7.1.6 Depth of Manhole

3.7.2 Hand Holes (HH)

3.7.2.1 Accessories

3.7.2.2 Stencil

3.7.3 Cable Vault

3.7.3.1 Size

3.7.3.2 Layout

3.7.4 Conduit/Duct

3.7.4.1 Ducts Installed in Trenches

3.7.4.2 Joints and Connectors

3.7.4.3 Bends and Sweeps

3.7.4.4 Section Lengths

Table 3. Maximum Length of Conduit Containing Bends

3.7.4.5 Minimum Duct Bank Sizing

Table 4. Extending the Point of Entrance

3.7.5 Galvanized RSC and Steel Casings

3.7.5.1 Size and Fill

3.7.5.2 Materials

3.7.6 Split Duct

3.7.7 Rod/Mandrel/Slug/Clean Ducts or Conduits

3.7.7.1 Rod Duct

3.7.7.2 Mandrelling

3.7.7.3 Existing Ducts

3.7.8 Sub‐duct/Innerduct/Multi‐duct/Fabric‐mesh Innerduct

3.7.8.1 Sub‐duct

3.7.8.2 Multi‐duct

3.7.8.3 Innerduct

3.7.8.4 Fabric‐mesh Innerduct

3.7.9 Conduit Rehabilitation

3.7.9.1 Rehabilitation Survey Requirements

3.7.9.2 Rehabilitation QA Inspection and Acceptance

3.7.10 Directional Boring/Horizontal Directional Drilling

3.7.10.1 Restrictions

3.7.10.2 Methodology

3.7.10.3 Pits

3.7.10.4 Drilling Fluids

3.7.10.5 Tracking

3.7.10.6 Duct Installed by Directional Boring

Table 5. Duct Standards for Directional Boring

3.7.10.7 Joints

3.7.10.8 Restoration

3.8 Direct Buried Cable Installation

3.8.1 Cable Type

3.8.2 Warning Tape

3.8.3 Warning Signs

3.8.4 Plowing

3.8.5 Trenching

3.8.5.1 Backhoe Trenching

3.8.5.2 Trencher Trenching

3.8.6 Depth of Placement

3.8.6.1 Copper Cable

3.8.6.2 FOC

3.8.6.3 Frost Considerations

3.8.6.4 Other Considerations

3.8.7 DB Cable Splicing

3.9 Crossing Obstructions

3.9.1 Pavement Crossing

3.9.2 Range Road Crossing

3.9.3 Railroad Crossing

3.9.4 Rocky Soil Crossing

3.10 General Range Information Infrastructure Design

3.10.1 TRs

3.10.2 Backbone Cabling

3.11 General Airfield and Air Traffic Control (ATC) Information Infrastructure Design

3.11.1 Telecommunications Rooms

3.11.2 Outside Plant

3.11.2.1 Airfield Information Infrastructure Design

3.11.2.2 Maintenance Hole and Duct Systems

3.11.2.3 Depth of Placement

3.11.2.4 Concrete Encasement

3.11.2.5 OSP Plant Cable

3.12 General Cable Specifications

3.12.1.1 Pulling Tension

3.12.1.2 Evaluating Existing Cable/Testing New Cable

3.12.1.3 Bending Radius

3.12.2 Cable ID/Cable Tags

3.12.2.1 Cable Label Schemes

3.12.2.2 Existing Cable Labeling

3.12.3 Copper Specifications

3.12.3.1 Telephone Cable Requirements

3.12.3.2 Telephone Cable Requirements

3.12.3.3 Splices

3.12.3.4 Cable Count Assignment

3.12.3.5 Cable Gauge, Resistance Design

3.12.3.6 Loading

3.12.4 Fiber Specifications

3.12.4.1 FOC Requirements

3.12.4.2 Fiber Types

Table 6. Multimode Dual‐windowed Fiber Cable Characteristics

Table 7. Single‐mode Dual‐windowed Fiber Cable Characteristics

Table 8. Non‐zero Dispersion‐shifted Single‐mode FOC Characteristics

3.12.4.3 Temperature Range

3.12.4.4 Fiber Cable Count Assignment

3.12.4.5 Fiber System Design Guideline

Table 9. Fiber Sizing Between Buildings

3.12.4.6 Use of Innerduct/Subduct/Fabric Mesh

3.12.4.7 Splices and Power Budget

3.12.4.8 Manufactured Outside Plant Cable Assemblies

3.12.4.9 FOC Slack

3.12.5 Transfers, Cuts, and Throws

3.13 Main Distribution Frame (MDF)

3.13.1 Horizontal Blocks

3.13.2 Vertical Connectors

3.13.3 Cross‐connects

3.13.4 Special Circuits

3.14 Building Terminations

3.14.1 BETs

3.14.2 Terminals and Hardware

3.14.3 Fiber Optic Patch Panels

3.14.3.1 Fiber Termination Device

3.14.3.2 Fiber Terminations

3.15 Grounding

3.15.1 Building Ground

3.15.2 Cable Entrance Grounding

3.15.2.1 Building Point of Entrance

3.15.2.2 Copper Cable Entrance

3.15.2.3 Fiber Cable Entrance

3.15.2.4 Copper Protector Block

3.16 Final Acceptance Test

3.16.2 FOC

APPENDIX A. BUILDING CABLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS

Figure A‐1. Telecommunications Room Entrance and Backbone Diagram

Figure A‐2. Telecommunications Room Horizontal Distribution

Figure A‐3A. Telecommunications Room Standard Premise Distribution

Figure A‐3B. Standard Premise Distribution

Figure A‐4. Telecommunications Room Standard Supporting Structure and Riser

Figure A‐5. Telecommunications Room Small Facility/Warehouse

Figure A‐6. Telecommunications Outlet Types

Figure A‐7. Systems Furniture Wiring

Figure A‐8. Premise Distribution Supporting Structure ‐ Renovations

Figure A‐9. Typical Floor Plan

APPENDIX B. DRAWINGS

Communication As‐Built Requirements

Figure B‐1. OSP Infrastructure Standards

Figure B‐2 Drawing Symbols

Figure B‐3 Conduit Placement/Cut and Resurface

Figure B‐4 Typical Maintenance Hole

Figure B‐5 Pedestals and Building Entrance Details

Figure B‐6 Pedestals and Building Entrance Details

Figure B‐7 MDF and Cable Vault Schematic

APPENDIX C– REFERENCES

C‐1.0 U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS

C‐2.0 NON‐U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS

C‐2.1 Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)

C‐2.2 International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission

(ISO/IEC) 87

C‐2.3 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

C‐2.4 National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Instruction (NSTISSI) .. 87

C‐3.0 OUTSIDE PLANT REFERENCES

Table D‐1. Outside Plant References

Table D‐1. Outside Plant References (continued)

GLOSSARY. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

BASE STANDARD PARTS AND MATERIALS LISTING

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Page

Appendices Appendix A. Building Cabling System Diagrams Appendix B. Drawings ………………..………… Appendix C. References Glossary. Acronyms and Abbreviations Base Standard Parts and Materials listing

Tables

Table 1. Outlet Types Table 2. Coaxial Cable Table 3. Maximum Length of Conduit Containing Bends Table 4. Extending the Point of Entrance Table 5. Duct Standards for Directional Boring Table 6. Multimode Dual-windowed Fiber Cable Characteristics Table 7. Single-mode Dual-windowed Fiber Cable Characteristics Table 8. Non-zero Dispersion-shifted Single-mode FOC Characteristics Table 9. Fiber Sizing Between Buildings

Figures

Figure A-1. Telecommunications Room Entrance and Backbone Diagram Figure A-2. Telecommunications Room Horizontal Distribution Figure A-3A. Telecommunications Room Standard Premise Distribution Figure A-3B. Standard Premise Distribution Figure A-4. Telecommunications Room Standard Supporting Structure and Riser Figure A-5. Telecommunications Room Small Facility/Warehouse Figure A-6. Telecommunications Outlet Types Figure A-7. Systems Furniture Wiring Figure A-8. Premise Distribution Supporting Structure - Renovations Figure A-9. Typical Floor Plan Figure B-1. OSP Infrastructure Standards……………… Figure B-2. Drawing Symbols ………………………… Figure B-3. Conduit Placement/Cut and Resurface……………… Figure B-4. Typical Maintenance Hole……………………… Figure B-5. Pedestals and Building Entrance Details…………………………… Figure B-6. Pedestals and Building Entrance Details…………………………… Figure B-7. MDF and Cable Vault Schematic…………………

TECHNICAL CRITERIA FOR THE INSTALLATION INFORMATION

INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTURE

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This Technical Criteria (TC) document provides the baseline requirements for the planning, design, and implementation of the Installation Information Infrastructure Architecture (I3A) for installations on Eglin AFB and its associated test ranges. This document establishes an implementation concept that can be used to shape architectural templates and to influence the design process for the I3A. It identifies proven infrastructure construction techniques, defines common practices, and serves as an authoritative implementation criterion.

1.2 Background

In previous engineering designs, each area of communications was addressed separately, to include design standards, schedules, and funding. This approach led to confusion, design re-engineering, and duplication of effort. The I3A concept was initiated to synchronize the efforts and formulate a more efficient and effective design process. The I3A captures installation infrastructure, synchronizes the implementation of automation programs, provides for analysis of operational force and sustaining base connectivity, and identifies the costs associated with information technology (IT) modernization.

1.3 Scope

This TC document is intended to support gathering the necessary requirements, conducting site surveys, and performing analysis, design, and implementation of IT. It specifically assists the designer in the integration of the telecommunications and information systems. This TC is also synchronized with the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), which are mandated under Department of Defense (DOD) policy. The UFC system is prescribed by Military Standard (MIL-STD) 3007, Standard Practice for Unified Facilities Criteria and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications and provides planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization criteria. The standard applies to military departments, defense agencies, and DOD field activities in accordance with (IAW) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics (AT&L) Memorandum dated 29 May 2002.

The Unified Facilities Criteria are “living” documents and will be periodically reviewed, updated, and made available to users as part of the Services’ responsibility for providing technical criteria for military construction. Headquarters, USACE; the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC); and the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA) are responsible for administration of the UFC system. Defense agencies shall contact the preparing Service for document interpretation and improvements. Technical content of each UFC is the responsibility of the pertinent DOD working group. Recommended changes with supporting rationale shall be sent to the respective Service proponent office by Criteria Change Request (CCR). The Unified Facilities Criteria are effective upon issuance and are distributed only in electronic media from the following source: Whole Building Design Guide at website http://dod.wbdg.org/. Hard copies of UFC printed from electronic media shall be checked against the current electronic version prior to use to ensure the hard copies are current.

1.4 Supporting Appendices or Attachments

This TC document is divided into three sections: Introduction; Building Telecommunications

Cabling Systems; and Outside Plant (OSP). Three appendices, a glossary of acronyms and abbreviations and an Eglin AFB standard parts and materials listing are also included.

Appendix A: Building Cabling System (BCS) Figures Appendix B: Drawings Appendix C: References Glossary: Acronyms and Abbreviations Eglin AFB Standard Parts and Materials Listing

2.0 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM (BCS) SPECIFICATIONS

The BCS is designed to satisfy I3A policy IS requirements within a facility. The BCS shall be installed IAW the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) Building Telecommunications Wiring Standards’ general guidelines with modifications and clarifications provided below. (Refer to Appendix C for the applicable standards.) The TIA/EIA specifications can be purchased at http://www.tiaonline.org/standards/. Telecommunication designs shall be rendered and stamped by a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD). This BCS paragraph is synchronized with UFC 3-580-01, Telecommunications Building Cabling Systems Planning and Design. The objective of this UFC is to provide planning guidance for the development of an input to the BCS telecommunications portion of DD Form 1391 (Military Construction Project Data, July 1999).

2.1 Classified Information Infrastructure

Engineers engaged in the design of classified (collateral or higher) information infrastructure shall coordinate the infrastructure design with the Certified Transient Electromagnetic Pulse Emanation Standard (TEMPEST) Technical Authority (CTTA) and Designated Accreditation Authority (DAA) responsible for that area.

2.2 Building Telecommunications Cabling System Overview

Design a complete, standards-based, flexible building telecommunications system for Air Force buildings based upon the functional purpose of the various spaces within the facility. An acceptable BCS encompasses, but is not limited to, copper and fiber optic (FO) entrance cable, termination equipment, copper and fiber backbone cable, copper and fiber horizontal distribution cable, workstation outlets, racks, cable management, patch panel(s), cable tray(s), cable ladder(s), conduit, grounding, and labeling. Figure A-1 of Appendix A provides an overview of the telecommunications room (TR) entrance and backbone diagram. Figure A-2 of Appendix A provides an overview of the TR horizontal distribution.

2.3 Workstation Outlet

The following specifications pertain to telecommunications outlets and connectors.

2.3.1 Outlet Box

Specify single gang electrical boxes of at least 2-1/8 inches (in) (54 millimeters [mm]) depth to provide dedicated space for current and possible future fiber optic cable (FOC) installation. For single connector outlets, such as voice-only, cable or community antenna television (CATV), or closed circuit television (CCTV), use a single gang, 2-in by 4-in by 2 ¼ -in (51-mm x 102-mm x 57-

mm) electrical box, recess-mounted, with the faceplate flush with the wall surface. Locate a service power outlet within 6 inches (152 mm) of the CATV or CCTV outlet. Designers shall specify 4- 11/16-in (119 mm) square by 2 ¼ -in (57 mm) boxes for 1-in (27 mm) conduit installations and outlet boxes that have or may require fiber optic cabling.

2.3.2 Outlet Faceplate

Use a single gang faceplate for standard administrative outlet locations, with connectors for all copper and, if used, FOC. Standard administrative outlets may, by specific user request, use single gang outlet faceplates in conjunction with a reducing ring. For single gang outlet boxes, use a single gang outlet faceplate with appropriate connector locations and, if required, mounting lugs for wall telephones. The outlet faceplate shall include two blank positions for future applications.

2.3.3 Outlet Connector

The following specifications pertain to copper, FO, and coaxial cable outlet/connectors. The category for cable, jacks, termination blocks, and patch panels shall be the same throughout each circuit and system. Specify more than one category only if providing more than one system requiring different categories. Use Category (CAT) 6 cable for all horizontal voice and data circuits unless otherwise specified by 96CS/SCOW.

2.3.3.1 Copper Outlet/Connector

Copper outlets/connectors for network connectivity shall be TIA/EIA CAT6 for all projects. All connectors used for Local Area Network (LAN) shall be RJ-45, 8-pin/8-position insulation displacement terminations wired as per T568A (default configuration) or T568B (if required to maintain system configuration uniformity, security or other user-specified reasons). At the user/work station location, RJ-11 jacks shall be utilized to terminate the cabling used to provide voice connectivity if system is not VOIP. Category 5-, CAT5e-, and CAT3-rated connectors shall not be used in new construction or in rehabilitation projects. The copper outlet/connector and plugs shall be un-keyed unless (1) the user requires a keyed outlet/connector and plugs to maintain system uniformity, security, or (2) there are other user-specified reasons.

2.3.3.2 FO Outlet/Connector

Terminate all FO work area cables in dual 568SC connectors. Provide FO connectors IAW subparagraphs 2.4.1.2a and 2.4.2.4, entitled “FO Termination,” in this TC. The default choice for the FO outlet/connector shall be TIA/EIA “SC” type (568SC). Other type connectors (small-form-factor), e.g., ST, LC, MT-RJ, VF-45, etc., may be substituted as required by the user. Small form factor connectors (available from several manufacturers) offer a potential for significant installation cost reduction. Any type of fiber connector used shall meet the performance requirements specified within Annex A of TIA/EIA-568-C.3 and shall meet the requirements of the corresponding TIA FO Connector Intermateability Standard (FOCIS) document. No “Hot Melt” or epoxy type connectors are to be used. Base standard is crimp type connectors such as Corning Uni-Cam fiber connectors.

2.3.3.3 Coaxial Outlet/Connector

Coaxial outlets/connectors shall normally be “F” type connectors. Use of other type connectors (i.e., Bayonet Neill Concelman [BNC], etc.) shall be considered only if specifically required by the user. The designer shall coordinate with the cable service provider where franchise agreements are in place. All passive CATV devices shall support 1 Gigahertz (GHz) bandwidth.

2.3.4 Outlet/Connector Markings

Each communications outlet shall have a unique identifying number IAW TIA/EIA 606-A. In the TR, this unique identifying number shall be associated with the position on the patch panel or cross-connect to which the outlet is connected. Each horizontal cable shall be labeled both at the outlet and patch panel or cross-connect position in the TR.

2.3.5 Outlet Types and Density

Table 1 lists the outlet types that are commonly used in military construction projects. Sketches of these outlets are included in Figure A-6 of Appendix A. The outlet types do not cover all possible user required configurations. The designer shall certify that all user-defined outlets have a corresponding valid requirement, such as fiber for various levels of classification. Outlet configurations shall comply with this TC and the current versions of TIA/EIA-568 and 569. Outlet densities are provided for planning purposes, when actual outlet locations are not known and cannot be determined with available information. The designer can develop reasonably accurate total outlet count estimates based on the size and dedicated usage of the space. Actual designs shall include outlets in work areas, office automation outlets, private office outlets, and wall or access phones as necessary. Private (fixed wall) offices or areas where it would prove difficult to add telecommunications outlets at a later date shall have a minimum of two (2) dual outlets on different walls to accommodate furniture layouts. These factors fall within the ranges given in TIA/EIA-569- B and are based on gross area (overall building footprint without deducting for equipment rooms, restrooms, etc.). Refer to Figure A-9 of Appendix A for a typical building floor plan.

Table 1. Outlet Types

Facility Space Category Outlet Configuration Planning Area

(SF(SM))

Administrative space, to include classrooms, and medical/clinics

Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and

80(7.5)

Private Offices – fixed wall (Administrative space)

Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and

80(7.5)

Minimum of two per private office.

Office Automation (printers, faxes, networked copiers, scanners, etc.)

Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and

One per every workstations.

Headquarters and special users Minimum of two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and one labeled for data use, with additional 8-pin

80(7.5)

Systems furniture Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a modular furniture outlet faceplate with outlet box extender; one connector labeled for voice use, and one connector labeled for

See Paragraph 2.3.5.3 Systems Furniture below.

Intermediate Space Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and

200(18.5)

Non-admin spaces (CDCs, chapels, recreation centers, etc.)

Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and

500(46.5)

Barracks space/Bachelor Officers’ Quarters (BOQ)

See Quarters paragraph below.

See Paragraph

2.3.5.2 Quarters

below.

Warehouse space, unit storage, maintenance facilities

Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and

5000(465)

Wall and pay telephone outlets in barracks halls and public areas

One 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) connector in a single gang outlet faceplate with mounting lugs, labeled for voice use.

As needed.

Family housing units See Family Housing paragraph below.

See Paragraph

2.3.5.1 Family

Housing below.

Wireless access points One 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) connector in a single gang outlet faceplate labeled for data use.

See Paragraph

2.3.5.4 Wireless

Access Point below.

2.3.5.1 Family Housing Units

The designer shall determine the minimum outlet quantity for Family Housing (FH) units based upon the number of rooms in the AFH unit. In general, provide one telephone outlet and one CATV outlet (as a minimum) in each of the following: kitchen, living room, dining room, family room/area, each bedroom, and any other logical location deemed appropriate. Copper outlet/connectors shall be TIA/EIA CAT6 for U.S. Air Force projects. NOTE: Generally, family housing units are not authorized base LAN and base phone numbers at Eglin AFB therefore no fiber optic or copper are required. There are exceptions to this policy for residences such as Senior Officer’s Quarters, Wing Commanders, etc… as identified by AFI. Unless otherwise specified, internal wiring installed shall be for commercial use only.

2.3.5.2 Quarters

For U.S. Air Force barracks projects, provide one 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) connector in a single gang outlet faceplate, labeled voice use, and one CATV outlet per sleeping/living area. In Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing (UEPH), BOQ, Senior Enlisted Bachelor Quarters (SEBQ)/etc., provide one single RJ-45 outlet and one CATV outlet in each room of the suite; i.e., bedroom and living room, configured per TIA/EIA-570. These locations would be for commercial use only and not for base service. NOTE: Barracks/dormitory units are not authorized base

LAN and base phone numbers at Eglin AFB. Internal wiring installed shall be for commercial use only. Base LAN and phone lines may be required for dorm management offices, DDC circuits and other office areas but will not be provided to individual occupants rooms.

2.3.5.3 Systems Furniture Wiring

The designer shall specify a minimum of one systems furniture outlet per single occupancy cubicle.

The designer shall specify a minimum of two systems furniture outlets per cubicle designated for servers, printers, copiers, or facsimile (FAX) machines. When systems furniture is installed as part of the construction contract, ensure that systems furniture specifications include the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/TIA/EIA-568-C.0 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B cabling and raceway standards.

2.3.5.4 Wireless Access Point (WAP) Cabling

Wireless access points may be required for wireless local area networks (WLANs) in some situations and are required for wireless intrusion detection systems (WIDS). If the project management for IT has approved the inclusion of wireless in the design, the recommendations herein shall be followed.

For each wireless AP outlet, the designer shall specify one CAT6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable terminated on a standard 8-pin modular connector. The CAT6 cable can be used in conjunction with Power over Ethernet (PoE) to provide both power and data to the AP.

The TIA Technical Committee TR-42 has published Technical Service Bulletin 162 (TSB-162), Telecommunications Cabling Guidelines for Wireless Access Points. The intent of this TSB is to provide a pre-cabled grid to support 802.11 WLANs. The current guidance is to place one WAP at the center of each 55 by 55-foot square grid for up to 20 users. For grid locations with over 20 users, provide two UTP cables. The TSB is based upon International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Engineering Consortium (IEC) Technical Report 24704, Information Technology Customer Premises Cabling for Wireless Access Points. Both the TIA and ISO utilize a 39-foot (12-meter [m])-diameter circle for WAP coverage. The designer shall note that a wireless survey will be required after the completion of construction to ensure proper wireless coverage. The WAP grid provides a foundation for implementing wireless but does not eliminate final wireless design. Provide WAP outlets at a minimum of one every 25,000 square feet within each building to support the WIDS installed by the Network Enterprise Center (NEC).

2.3.5.5 General Range Information Infrastructure Design

The telecommunications sections of range construction projects shall follow the general provisions of this I3A TC for new construction and renovations.

2.3.6 Utility Rooms and Closets

All utility rooms and closets, such as electrical, mechanical, and telecommunications, shall be wired with at least one wall-mounted telecommunications outlet with a mounting lug faceplate to accommodate wall-mounted phones.

2.3.7 Elevators

In buildings with elevators, a four-pair copper cable with an eight-position modular outlet adapter shall be installed for each elevator. The exact location of the outlet assembly shall be verified with the elevator installer or contractor.

2.3.8 Safety, Courtesy, and Convenience

Wall outlets may be provided at all logical locations to support safety, courtesy, and convenience.

This requirement must be identified by the building occupant. Examples include the following:

a. Safety: barracks hall, laundry room.

b. Courtesy: building lobby/entrance, stairways.

c. Convenience: break rooms, rear (unmanned) entrances.

2.3.9 Building Automation Systems (BAS)

When requested by the building support systems planner, provide wall outlets at identified locations to support BAS. For example, one such outlet may be a direct digital controller (DDC) outlet for the Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling (HVAC) system. The IS/IT designer does not have primary responsibility for identifying these circuits and shall defer to the building support systems planner.

Applying a BAS requires close coordination between the IT designer and the various utilities and automated systems designers.

The TIA/EIA published TIA/EIA-862, Building Automation Systems Cabling Standard for Commercial Buildings in April of 2002 to specify a generic cabling system for building automation systems. The TIA/EIA-862 defines the TR and equipment rooms, BAS outlets, connection points, cross-connects, device terminations, and interconnection point details for the building utilities. The TIA/EIA-862 uses the same cabling technology and architecture as TIA/EIA-568-B, and Section 6 of TIA/EIA-862 provides coverage area planning for typical BAS links. The TIA/EIA-862 states that BAS controllers shall be located and cabling shall be terminated in the TRs serving that area.

Additionally, Section 7.3 states “Because the scope of ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B does not cover BAS cabling, additional pathway and space capacity may be required.” Actual building systems equipment shall be located in the respective mechanical rooms and shall be distinct from the TR.

2.4 Building Telecommunications Wiring

The following information pertains to horizontal cable and backbone cable. All horizontal and backbone wiring shall be designed in a star-configuration as defined in TIA/EIA-568-B.1. All cables shall be terminated within TRs, Telecommunications Equipment Rooms (TERs), and work areas.

2.4.1 Horizontal Cable

The following information pertains to copper, FOC, and cable run lengths.

2.4.1.1 Copper Voice and Data

The color for voice cable shall be blue and for data the color of cable used shall be white.

(Exception: 7th Special Forces Cantonment area, the color for Air Force VOIP/NIPR cable shall be blue, Army NIPR the color of cable used shall be green, and Army SIPR the color of cable used shall be red. For non-Eglin Enclave networks sheath color to be determined during time of Design/Survey/Review.) The data cable shall terminate on RJ45 jacks and the voice cable shall terminate on black RJ11 jacks at the standard administrative outlet unless otherwise specified. For general projects, one CAT6, UTP cable shall be installed to each standard 8-pin modular connector provisioned at the outlet. For example, two 4-pair UTP cables shall be installed to a standard administrative outlet, or one 4-pair UTP cable to each single connector outlet. Copper cables shall not be split between multiple modular connectors. Only cable that has passed the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) LAN certification program and is labeled with UL-acceptable markings shall be used. Plenum cables shall be provided IAW National Fire Protection Association, Inc. (NFPA) 70, or as required by the facility safety officer or local building code. Terminations shall be provided IAW the paragraph entitled “Copper Termination” in this TG. The designer shall not use 150 ohm shielded twisted pair for new construction. CAT5-, CAT5e-, and CAT3-rated cable shall not be used in new construction or rehabilitation projects. A minimum of 3 m (10 feet) of cable slack shall be provided at the TR/TER and 1 m (3.28 feet) in the suspended ceiling for the telecommunications outlets. Service loops are not allowed for CAT6 cabling; slack shall be stored above the accessible ceiling in its natural lay, or in the cable tray, as shown in Figure 8.

a. Copper Termination: Terminations shall be performed using an 8-pin (RJ45 type) connector, rated for the category of the installed cable. Copper distribution cable shall be terminated at the TR on insulation displacement cabinet or rack-mounted patch panels compliant with CAT6 for general projects. Very small projects (less 10 users) may use a TIA/EIA category qualified block or backboard-mounted patch panel. Cables from the same outlet shall be terminated in the same equipment rack to either the same or separate patch panels and shall be individually identified. All terminations shall be wired to the TIA/EIA T568A configuration. The T568B wiring configurations shall not be used unless specifically requested by the user and approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Copper cables shall not be split between multiple modular connectors.

Jacks and jack assemblies for Category 5E/6 UTP 350 MHz and 550 MHz Cable: Modular, shall be terminated RJ-11 Category 5E rated jacks in separate R-66 type terminals for telephones and 110/RJ- 45 patch panels for data. The jacks shall be color-coded to differentiate between voice and data jack fields. When color-coding is used, it will be the same color-coding as used on the wall jacks. All data jacks shall be wired with T-568-A pin out wiring standard. The manufacturer and part number for the jacks and faceplates are identified on the approved parts and equipment list section.

b. Copper Patch Cables: Copper patch cables shall be 4-pair, 24 American Wire Gauge (AWG) stranded UTP cable, rated for CAT6, with 8-pin modular connectors at each end. Provide sufficient copper patch cables, of various appropriate lengths, to terminate all copper patch panel appearances. UTP Patch Cords: Category 6 four-pair user cables in 14 foot lengths, terminated with Category 6 rated RJ-45 plugs at each end, (wall jack to user equipment) and Category 6 four-pair closet cables in length as required, (terminal room cross-connects between patch panels and network switching equipment). Cables are Contractor Furnished Government Installed (CFGI) unless otherwise stated on drawings or job scope. Unless otherwise specified, all patch cables shall be the standard straight through Category 6 wired with 568-A pin out. If special circuits are installed, the job scope needs to clearly specify whether patch cords required are the straight through type, T-568- A, or the crossover (custom rolled) type patch cord.

c. Category 6 Augmented and Category 7: CAT6A and CAT7 have not been authorized for use in the I3A because of the following unresolved issues. The TIA/EIA is the United States’ trade organization and standards body that specifies structured cabling systems. The ISO/IEC is a network of the national standards institutes of 151 countries and is the international standards body responsible for specifying structured cabling systems. The TIA committee TR-42 has approved for publication the standard for 10G Base-T cabling, or augmented CAT6 (CAT6A): ANSI/TIA/EIA- 568-B.2-10. The comparable ISO/IEC standard is ISO/IEC 11801 Addendum 1 Class EA. The ISO/IEC currently has a standard for a shielded-twisted pair (STP) cabling system, designated as Class F. The TIA/EIA has not yet formed a task group to explore the standardization of ISO/IEC 11801 Class F as Category 7. CAT6A cable is 15-20 percent larger in diameter than CAT6 and CAT5e cable. Class F (CAT7) cabling also introduces the following issues: larger cable diameter, proper grounding of shields, and non-compatible connectors.

2.4.1.2 Fiber Optic Cable (FOC)

Provide FOC to each outlet only at the specific request of the user, the DAA, or in accordance with a specific standard design. As a minimum, administrative outlet boxes and faceplates shall be sized and configured to allow for the future installation of two strands of FOC. When the user requires FOC, install laser-optimized cable (or as required by project designs). Single-mode FOC may be substituted as required by the user and is preferred by 96 CS. Provide plenum cables IAW NFPA 70, or as required by the facility safety officer or local building code. Cables: factory fabricated, jacketed, low loss, glass type, fiber optic, multimode, graded index, operating at 850 and 1300nm unless single mode cable is specified for interconnect to/between telecom closets. If specified, single mode cable shall be factory fabricated, jacketed, low loss, glass type, fiber optic, single mode, operating at 1310, and 1550nm. Internally, all fiber shall be indoor riser-rated cable or as specified by 96CS/SCOW. Fiber optic connectors at each end will be identified per project requirements.

Multi- mode maximum cable attenuation: shall be no greater than 3.75 dB/km at 850 nm; shall be no greater than 1.5 dB/km at 1300nm. Fusion splice loss will comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A;

maximum splice loss will be 0.3 dB or less. Single mode maximum attenuation: Will be no greater than 1.0 dB/km at 1310nm; will be no greater than 1.0 dB/km at 1550nm. Fusion splice loss shall comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A; maximum splice loss shall be 0.3 dB or less. Single mode core diameter shall be 8.3 microns and multi-mode core diameter shall be either 50 microns or 62.5-microns (as application requires); both single and multi-mode fibers shall have 125-micrometer cladding diameter. Each fiber shall be in a tight tube buffer if installed indoors. Cables installed building to building shall be all dielectric, loose tube design with either water block tape or gel filled.

All fiber optic cable installed shall be all dielectric with no metallic content. Each fiber cable that will be used in a plenum area must be made of flame retardant (floropolymer or equivalent) sheath, which complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC) for plenum cables for use in building plenum areas without the use of metallic conduit in ducts between and within buildings, up riser shafts, and under computer room floors. Fiber cable shall be installed in a cable tray. Cable tray shall be a minimum of 12 inches wide and will be installed prior to installation of cable. Fiber cable not installed in cable tray or conduit shall be installed in fiber optic inner-duct and fully supported per EIA/TIA Standards. There must be 4-feet of unsheathed buffered fiber neatly coiled inside the patch panel. There must be a 25-foot maintenance coil at each end of all installed fiber cables. Tie wraps may be used on fiber optic buffer tubes. Exercise caution when tie wrapping buffer tubes not to cinch too tightly, creating a restriction of signal. Tie wraps/VELCRO can be used on the exterior sheath as long as tension does not cause any micro bending of fibers or indentations of the sheath.

Inner-duct shall be used whenever possible to include tray applications. Tie wraps/VELCRO may be used on inner-duct. The minimum fiber optic cable bend radius, which is a minimum bend radius of 10 times the O.D. of the cable, must not be exceeded.

a. FO Termination: Terminate all FO distribution cable in cabinet/rack-mounted patch panels and at the outlet. Do not use smart terminal (ST) style adapters for new construction unless specifically required for interface with existing equipment reused on installations. Check with the activity for specific requirements for ST adapters. The default choice for FO adapters and connectors shall be TIA/EIA “subscriber connector (SC)” type (568SC). TIA/EIA 604-3A “SC” type connectors are preferred in new systems as the international standard now accepted by the U.S. Government.

Other type connectors (small-form-factor), e.g., LC, MT-RJ, VF-45, etc., may be substituted as required by the user. Provide FO adapters and connectors IAW TIA/EIA-604 FOCIS and the corresponding FOCIS for the type of connector used. Installer shall install the base standard 19” rack (see parts and materials listing) to include fiber splice centers, fiber patch panels and shall terminate the fiber in the patch panel. The termination methods will be identified by 96CS/SCOW or in the statement of work. Internal fiber runs shall be terminated using Corning Uni-Cam type connectors.

Fiber runs between buildings shall all dielectric, be loose tube design and shall be fusion spliced to factory made pigtails (simplex fiber jumper with designated connector on 1 end and blank/cable at the other end). The termination methods shall be identified by 96CS/SCOW or in the statement of work, according to project requirements. Fusion splice loss shall comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568- A; maximum splice loss shall be 0.3 dB or less.

FO Termination Center FO Termination Center

FO Splice Center FO Splice Center

b. FO Patch Cables: Fiber optic patch cables shall use the same type of FOC and connectors as the patch panels they are interconnecting. Utilize duplex patch cables for all patch panels.

Provide sufficient FO patch cables, plus 25 percent spare, of various appropriate lengths, to terminate all fiber optic patch panel (FOPP) appearances. Fiber patch cables are to be purchased or made to a length as required to facilitate neat wire management. They shall not be of excessive length, i.e., using a 10-meter duplex jumper when a 2-meter jumper is required.

2.4.1.3 Cable Length

Copper data cable length shall be limited to 295 feet (90 m) from patch panel termination in the TR to the data outlet termination IAW TIA/EIA-568-C.1. The linear footage between the TR and the outlet shall not exceed 250 feet, as this will allow for all horizontal cabling to be within the 295-foot tested length. The average cable length, i.e., average measured length, shall be adjusted for planning purposes as required. Exception: Buildings with collapsed backbones that use FOC for all data and use copper UTP for voice-only may exceed the 295-foot length.

2.4.1.4 Backbone Cable

The following subparagraphs pertain to copper and fiber optic backbone cable. The building backbone shall have no more than two hierarchical levels of cross-connects. Copper backbone cable shall be used only for voice circuits. Fiber optic cable shall connect the data backbone.

2.4.1.5 Copper Backbone Cable

Multi-pair voice backbone cable shall meet the requirements of Insulated Cable Engineers

Association (ICEA) S-80-576 and TIA/EIA-568-B.2 for riser-rated UTP cable. Conductors shall be solid untinned copper, 24 AWG, with a nominal characteristic impedance of 100 ohms. The copper backbone cable originating in the main TR or main cross-connect shall be terminated in each TR on R66-type, insulation-displacement wiring blocks mounted on the telephone backboard. As a minimum, two backbone cable pairs for each outlet connected to the TR served by the backbone cable shall be provided. Plenum cables shall be provided IAW NFPA 70, or as directed by the facility safety officer.

2.4.1.6 Copper Termination

Termination shall be performed using 110-type connectors, rated for the installed cable. All terminations shall be wired IAW TIA/EIA T568A. Twisted pair outside plant (OSP) cable is terminated on the Protected Entrance Terminal (PET); refer to Paragraph 3. Cross-connects can then be placed from the PET to the first set of 66-type terminal blocks as needed. The first set of terminal blocks provides connection for all backbones and for outlets served by the main TR. For main TRs that contain a telephone distribution frame, the horizontal main distribution frame (MDF) blocks shall serve as the main cross-connects.

FO Termination Center FO Termination Center (rear view)

Routing of simplex jumpers from FO Splice Center to Term Center (rear view) FO Splice Center

Post backbone communications nodes shall have an MDF for copper OSP cabling. For larger buildings with over 1200 pair copper, consider the use of an MDF frame. For example, in a three-floor building, one backbone cable shall be terminated on R66-type blocks on the same backboard as the PET; one backbone cable shall be terminated on 66-type blocks in the second floor TR; and one backbone cable shall be terminated on R66-type blocks in the third floor TR. Cross-connects can be installed by authorized telephone personnel, and jumpers can be installed by 96 CS CST technicians, providing the desired connectivity between the OSP and the inside plant wiring. This design allows maximum flexibility for future moves, additions, and changes.

2.4.1.7 FO Backbone Cable

For all projects, a minimum of 12 strands single mode FOC shall be installed between the main TR or main cross-connect and each TR. Plenum cables shall be provided IAW NFPA 70, or as required by local regulations. Backbone fibers shall be fusion-spliced to simplex factory-produced pigtails or, if approved by the 96 CS/SCOW representative, internal fiber runs can be terminated using Corning Uni-Cam type crimp connectors. No “Hot Melt” or any type of epoxy fiber optic connector shall be used.

Note: The 96 CS OSP fiber optic architecture dictates that consideration shall be given to the use of single-mode FOC between TRs. This provides a direct link capability from any TR to OSP fiber without the use of equipment (media converters, mode converters, etc…).

2.4.1.8 FO Termination

Terminate all FO backbone cable in cabinet/rack-mounted patch panels, at each end. Do not use ST style adapters for new construction unless specifically required for interface with existing equipment reused on installations. Check with the activity for specific requirements for ST adapters. The default choice for FO adapters and connectors shall be TIA/EIA “SC” type (568SC). TIA/EIA 604- 3A “SC” type connectors are preferred in new systems as the international standard now accepted by the U.S. Government. Other type connectors (small-form-factor), e.g., LC, MT-RJ, VF-45, etc., may be substituted as required by the user. Provide FO adapters and connectors IAW TIA/EIA-604 FOCIS and the corresponding FOCIS for the type of connector used.

2.4.2 CATV or CCTV Cable

When CATV or CCTV requirements are identified, either a 75-ohm broadband coaxial cable or single-mode FOC system shall be installed. Refer to the paragraphs above for FOC installation.

When a coaxial system is installed, care shall be taken to ensure the correct cable is used. The designer shall coordinate with the cable service provider where franchised agreements are in place.

Plenum cables shall be provided IAW NFPA 70 or as directed by the facility safety officer. Table 2 lists the cable types with their corresponding distance limitations. The information in Table 2 is derived from vendor specifications (Anixter) for coaxial cable. The RG-59 cable shall not be used for CATV projects; however, RG-6 shall be used for outlet locations, and RG-11 shall be used for feeder and trunk cables. Note: These type systems are not maintained by 96 CS. They are a user requirement/responsibility or are systems managed and maintained by commercial vendors.

Table 2. Coaxial Cable

Cable Distance (feet) Distance (meters)

RG-6 <=250 <=76

RG-11 <=400 <=122

625 Series >400 >122

2.4.2.1 CATV Systems

Community antenna TV systems are generally referred to as cable TV (CATV). The CATV systems shall be designed as follows: (1) where required, provide a complete system to be owned and maintained by the U.S. Government user and/or their contractor, including a backbone consisting of backboards/cabinets and wire and conduit with outlets and jacks in all offices, and (2) in other locations as required by the user.