Langley_AFB_Telecommunications_Building_Cabling_Systems_Standards.docx

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

BUILDING CABLING SYSTEMS

STANDARDS

3 April 2014

This standard supersedes Langley AFB Premise Wiring Distribution Systems Standard dated prior to 26 February 2013. This standard also supersedes Contract Specifications Section 16710 and Section 27 10 00 dated prior to 26 February 2013.

FOREWORD The Langley Air Force Base (LAFB) Telecommunications Building Cabling System (TBCS) Standard applies to the Military Construction Projects, Civil Engineering Renovation Building Projects, in accordance with Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 02-12, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-580-01, and technical references provided in this standard. The LAFB TBCS Standard will be used for Military Construction and renovation projects and work for other customers where appropriate. Recommended changes with supporting rationale should be sent to 1 CS/SCX for consideration.

The intent of this standard is to:

(1). Ensure the system is complete and ready for customer occupancy.

(2). Prevent facility defacement that would occur if communications infrastructure were not integrated into the facility design and acquisition process.

(3). Comply with technical architectures and basic standards to ensure compatibility, flexibility, and long-term customer support.

(4). Provide standardization thereby reducing the need and cost of future modifications that would result from changes in facility occupancy or user reorganization.

(5). Eliminate funding disconnects that result from fragmenting appropriations sources for communications infrastructure acquisition.

(6). Realize beneficial effects of enhanced maintenance effort and training qualification by providing standardized communications throughout Langley AFB.

DISTRIBUTION:

633d Communications Squadron

633d Contracting Squadron

633d Civil Engineering Squadron

U.S. Army Corps of Engineer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)

2.6. TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET BOXES

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The most current issue of the publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112 ph:(800) 854-7179, fax: (303) 397-2740 Email: global@ihs.com Website: http://store.ihs.com

1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269-9101 ph: (617) 770-3000 fax: (617) 770-0700 www.nfpa.org

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

MILITARY STANDARD (MIL-STD)

MIL-STD-188-124B Grounding, Bonding and Shielding

1.2. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act

ADN

Area Distribution Node

AFF

Above Finished Floor

AMEP

Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing

AMP

Ampere

ANSI

American National Standards Institute

AWG

American Wire Gauge

BCES

Base Civil Engineering Squadron

BCSO

Base Communications Systems Officer

BICSI

Building Industry Consulting Service, International, Inc.

BTCS

Building Telecommunications Cabling Systems

CAT

Category

CD-ROM

Compact Disc - Read Only Memory cm centimeters

CMP

Communications Plenum Cable

CO

Contracting Officer (USAF)

CS

Communications Squadron

CP

Consolidation Point dB

Decibel dB/KM

Decibels per Kilometer

DC

Direct Current

DDC

Direct Digital Controller

EES

Earth Electrode Subsystem

EIA

Electronics Industry Alliance

ELFEXT

Equal Level Far End Crosstalk

EMCS

Emergency Monitoring and Control System

EMT

Electrical Metallic Tubing

F

Fahrenheit

FO

Fiber Optic

FOC

Fiber Optic Cable ft

Foot or Feet

GE

Grounding Equalizer

HVAC

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

ICEA

Insulated Cable Engineering Association

IDC

Insulation Displacement Connector

IDF

Intermediate Distribution Frame

ID

Identification in

Inches

1.2. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS (cont.)

LAFB

Langley Air Force Base

LAN

Local Area Network lb/f pounds per foot lx lux m

Meter

MDF

Main Distribution Frame

MHz

Megahertz

MILCON

Military Construction mm millimeter

MUTOA

Multi-User Telecommunication Outlet Assembly

NEC

National Electrical Code

NESC

National Electrical Safety Code

NEXT

Near End Cross Talk

NFPA

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

O&M

Operations and Maintenance

OEM

Original Equipment Manufacturer

OSP

Outside Plant

PM

Project Manager

PSELFEXT

Power Sum Equal Far End Cross Talk

PSNEXT

Power Sum Near End Cross Talk

RCDD

Registered Communications Distribution Designer

RUS

Rural Utilities Service

SC

Subscriber Connector (Fiber Optic Connector)

SME

Subject Matter Expert (USAF)

ST

Straight Tip (Fiber Optic Connector)

TBB

Telecommunications Bonding Backbone

TEF

Telecommunications Entrance Facility

TGB

Telecommunications Grounding Busbar

TIA

Telecommunications Industry Association

TMGB

Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar

TR

Telecommunications Room

UL

Underwriters Laboratory, Inc.

USACE

United States Army Corps of Engineers

UTP

Unshielded Twisted Pair

VAC

Volts Alternating Current

1.3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The premises wiring distribution system shall consist of permanently installed backbone and horizontal cabling, horizontal and backbone pathways, service entrance facilities, and work area pathways, telecommunications outlet assemblies, conduit, raceway, and hardware for terminating and interconnecting to transport telecommunications (eg. telephone) and data (eg. Local Area Network) signals between equipment items in a building. The premises wiring distribution system shall be provided as a complete system, to include complete, properly sized, telecommunication room (TR) with dedicated climate control and full wire pathway support from entry into TR and wire management system on equipment racks/cabinets. This will also include complete telecommunications grounding/bonding backbone system. The entire premises wiring distribution system shall be provided in accordance with above listed references and specifications outlined in this standard.

1.3.1. In the case of a new facility being built or a renovation that relocate or adds a telecommunications room, Outside Plant (OSP) Copper and Fiber Optic (FO) Cable Infrastructure will need to be considered and/or included in the design. At a minimum, the OSP Cable Infrastructure shall consist of building penetration ducts, OSP copper cable and/or OSP FO Cable (FOC), possible transitional OSP cable splice and tip cable, OSP copper protected terminal with protector modules and/or OSP FOC termination, and grounding and bonding.

1.3.2. Engineers engaged in the design of classified (collateral or higher) Information Infrastructure must coordinate the infrastructure design with the Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) and Designated Accreditation Authority (DAA) responsible for that area. This Technical Guide cannot attempt to replace the publications that have been produced to support the design of classified infrastructure or the design of unclassified infrastructure in a classified environment. The engineer must consult the following applicable documents for consideration and design guidance: NSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-95 (FOUO) defines the guidance to consider during design and installation, and provides potential solutions, DCID 6/1 and 6/9 (U) define the physical security requirements in construction of secure facilities, NSTISSP 300 (U) provides the National Policy on the Control of Compromising Emanations, and NSTISSI 7003 (U) provides guidance on Protected Distribution Systems. NSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-95 states that the National Policy on the Control of Compromising Emanations (NSTISSP 300) and its implementing instructions, TEMPEST Countermeasures for Facilities (NSTISSI 7000), and NONSTOP Countermeasures (NSTISSI 7001) establish the policy that certain systems and facilities that process national security information (NSI) must be reviewed by a CTTA, and AI PUB-5239-22 Information Assurance Protective Distribution System (PDS) Publication FOUO for Navy projects. If a CTTA review is required, and the review determines that TEMPEST countermeasures are required, the CTTA will consider a variety of methods that can be applied to the system/facility to achieve TEMPEST security. The RED/BLACK guidance contained in NSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-95 (FOUO) will be considered by the CTTA along with other measures (e.g., TEMPEST Zoning, TEMPEST suppressed equipment and shielding) to determine the most cost-effective countermeasures to achieve TEMPEST security. Only those RED/BLACK criteria specifically identified by the CTTA will be implemented. Additional information on grounding can be found in MIL-HNBK-419-A. Information on Protected Distribution Systems can be found in NSTISSI No.7003, 13 December 1996.

1.3.3. RELATED REQUIREMENTS - LIST OTHER SECTIONS THAT APPLY TO THIS SECTION WITH ADDITIONS AND MODIFICATIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

1.3.4. Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) specifications are listed in the references, and can be purchased at http://global.ihs.com.

1.4. QUALIFICATIONS

1.4.1. Telecommunications Qualification All work under this section shall be performed by and all equipment shall be furnished and installed by a certified Telecommunications Contractor, hereafter referred to as the Contractor. The Contractor shall have the following qualifications in the Telecommunications Systems installation. Qualifications shall be provided for: the telecommunications system contractor, the telecommunications system installer, and the supervisor (if different from the installer). A minimum of 30 days prior to installation, submit documentation of the experience of the telecommunications contractor and of the key personnel.

1.4.1.1. The Contractor shall be a firm which is regularly and professionally engaged in the business of the application, installation, and testing of the specified telecommunications systems and equipment. The telecommunications contractor shall demonstrate experience in providing successful telecommunications systems of like magnitude within the past three years. Submit documentation for a minimum of three and a maximum of five successful telecommunications system installations for the telecommunications contractor.

1.4.1.2. All supervisors and installers shall have factory certification from each equipment manufacturer that they are qualified to install and test the provided products. General electrical trade staff (electricians) shall not be used for the installation of the premise wiring distribution system cables and associated hardware unless.

1.4.1.2.1. All supervisors assigned to the installation of this system or any of its components shall have a minimum Level 2 Installer certification from BICSI with a minimum of five (5) years experience in systems of same size and complexity.

1.4.1.2.2. All installers assigned to the installation of this system or any of its components shall have a minimum Level 1 Installer certification from BICSI with a minimum of three (3) years experience in the installation of the specified copper and fiber optic cable (FOC) and their components.

1.4.2. Minimum Manufacturer Qualifications The equipment and hardware provided under this contract shall be from manufacturers that have a minimum of three (3) years experience in producing the types of systems and equipment specified.

1.4.3. Designer Qualifications The telecommunications designer shall have all design proposals, shop drawings, and installation plans prepared by a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) and certified as compliant with Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) design practices, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) standards, and the specifications outlined in this standard by.

1.5. SUBMITTALS Government approval is required for submittals. The following shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (USAF) for review and approval by the Base Communications Systems Officer (BCSO). Any and all equipment ordered by the Contractor without the explicitly written approval from the Government is at the Contractor's own risk of compliance with the requirements of this project.

1.5.1. Products and Materials

1.5.1.1. Product Data Provide complete product data on all system equipment, components and cabling, racks/cabinets, patch panels, telecommunications outlets/connector assemblies, outlet boxes, conduit, cable tray, cable supports, equipment support frame, cable management, cross connects, grounding, fiber optic patch panels, etc.

1.5.1.1.1. Submittals shall include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number. Include performance and characteristic curves.

1.5.1.1.2. Submittals shall also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references. Should manufacturer's data require supplemental information for clarification, the supplemental information shall be submitted to the CO for concurrence by the BCSO.

1.5.1.2. Standard Products Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship. Products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or industry use for two years prior to bid opening. The two-year period shall include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The product shall have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers’ catalogs, or brochures during the two-year period. Where two or more items of the same class of equipment are required, these items shall be products of a single manufacturer; however, the component parts of the item need not be the products of the same manufacturer unless specifically identified by the CO.

1.5.1.2.1. Alternative Qualifications Products having less than a two-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturers’ factory or laboratory tests, is furnished.

1.5.1.2.2. Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date Products manufactured more than three years prior to date of delivery to site shall not be used, unless specified otherwise.

1.5.1.3. Spare Parts Spare parts, tools, and test equipment provided under this contract, along with an inventory of these spare parts, tools, and test equipment, shall be submitted to CO for review and approval by the BCSO. The inventory data shall include a complete list of parts and supplies, with current unit prices and source of supply, and a list of spare parts recommended for stocking.

1.5.2. Drawings Provide drawings that graphically document the telecommunications infrastructure to be installed. They shall illustrate relevant infrastructure elements and describe the means of installation. Submit drawings electronically on CD-Rom or similar media in portable document format.

1.5.2.1. Premises Distribution System Shop Drawings Shop (Installation) Drawings shall be provided for the installed wiring system infrastructure per EIA ANSI/TIA/EIA-606. Submit Shop Drawings a minimum of ANSI D (17-in. x 22-in.) drawing format using a minimum scale of 1/8 inch per foot. Shop drawings shall Detail drawings shall contain complete wiring and schematic diagrams and other details required to demonstrate that the system has been coordinated and will function properly as a system.

1.5.2.1.1. Drawings shall include vertical riser diagrams, equipment rack details (to include complete wire management support systems in the TRs), elevation drawings of TR wall, outlet face plate details for all outlet configurations, size and types of cables, conduits, and cable trays.

1.5.2.1.2. Drawings shall show proposed layout and anchorage of equipment and appurtenances and equipment relationship to other parts of the work including clearance for maintenance and operation.

1.5.2.1.3. The drawings shall show the location of all cable terminations and location and routing of all backbone cables, vertical riser cables, horizontal cables, elevation drawings of TR wall, outlet face plate details for all outlet configurations, size and types of cables, conduits, and cable trays.

1.5.2.1.4. Drawings shall indicate equipment rack details (to include complete wire management support systems and equipment elevation), proposed layout and anchorage of equipment.

1.5.2.1.5. Drawings shall indicate adequate clearance for operation, maintenance, and replacement of operating equipment devices.

1.5.2.1.6. Drawings shall show details of other items that must be shown to ensure a coordinated installation. Submittals shall also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references.

1.5.2.1.7. The Telecommunications Contractor will receive design approval from the CO with concurrence from the BCSO prior to installation.

1.5.2.2. Telecommunications As-Built Drawings Provide Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) approved, Telecommunications Drawings in accordance with EIA ANSI/TIA/EIA-606. Detail drawings, size ANSI E (34-in. x 44-in.) drawing format, shall include the identifier for each termination and cable shall appear on the drawings. Drawings shall depict final telecommunications installed wiring system infrastructure. The drawings shall provide details required to prove that the telecommunications infrastructure system shall properly support connectivity from the telecommunications entrance facility and telecommunications equipment room, through the distribution system(s), to the telecommunications work area outlets.

1.5.2.2.1. The Contractor shall provide two copies of completed as-built drawings in hardcopy format and one electronic copy on CD-ROM in Microsoft Visio format prior to final acceptance.

1.5.2.2.2. Provide a plastic laminated schematic of the as-installed telecommunications cable system showing cabling, distribution system(s), and telecommunications spaces keyed to floor plans by room number. Mount the laminated schematic in each TR as directed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

1.5.2.2.3. The following types of drawings shall be provided as required based on the complexity of the design:

1.5.2.2.3.1. T0 – Campus or Site Plans - Exterior Pathways and Campus Backbones Shows physical and logical connections from the perspective of an entire campus, such as actual building locations, exterior pathways and campus backbone cabling on plan view drawings, major system nodes, and related connections on the logical system drawings.

1.5.2.2.3.2. T1 – Layout of complete building per floor - Building Area/Serving Zone Boundaries, Backbone Systems, and Horizontal Pathways Layout of complete building per floor. The drawing indicates location of building areas, serving zones, vertical backbone diagrams, TRs, access points, pathways, grounding system, and other systems that need to be viewed from the complete building perspective.

1.5.2.2.3.3. T2 - Serving Zones/Building Area Drawings - Drop Locations and Cable Identification (ID) shows a building area or serving zone. These drawings show drop locations, TRs, access points and detail call outs for common equipment rooms and other congested areas.

1.5.2.2.3.4. T3 – Telecommunications Rooms (TRs) - Plan Views - Tech and architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (AMEP) /Elevations - Racks and Walls Elevations Detailed look at TR. Drawing indicates technology layout (racks, ladder-racks, etc.), mechanical/electrical layout, rack elevation and backboard elevation. May also be an enlargement of a congested area of a T1 or T2 drawing.

1.5.2.2.3.5. T4 – Typical Detail Drawings - Faceplate Labeling, Firestopping, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Safety, etc. Detailed drawings of symbols and typicals such as faceplate labeling, faceplate types, installation procedures, detail racking, and raceways.

1.5.2.2.3.6. T5 – Schedules (spreadsheets) to show information for cut-overs and cable plant management.

1.5.3. Instructions

1.5.3.1. Manufacturer's Recommendations Where installation procedures, or any part thereof, are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, printed copies of these recommendations, prior to installation shall be provided. Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received and approved.

1.5.4. Statements

1.5.4.1. Test Plan Provide a complete and detailed test plan for the telecommunications cabling system(s) including a complete list of test equipment for the UTP components and accessories submitted 60 days prior to the proposed test date. The test plans shall define the tests required to ensure that the system meets technical, operational and performance specifications. The test plan must be approved before the start of any testing. The test plan shall identify the capabilities and functions to be tested, and include detailed instructions for the setup and execution of each test and procedures for evaluation and documentation of the results.

1.5.4.2. Qualifications The qualifications of the Manufacturer, Contractor, and the Installer to perform the work specified herein shall be provided. This shall include proof of the minimum qualifications specified herein.

1.5.5. Reports

1.5.5.1. Test Reports Test reports shall be provided in booklet form with witness signatures verifying execution of tests. Reports shall show the field tests performed to verify compliance with the specified performance criteria. Test reports shall include record of the physical parameters verified during testing. Test reports shall be submitted within 7 days after completion of testing and prior to final acceptance of the project to the CO for review and approval by the BCSO for Quality Assurance Inspection purposes.

1.5.6. Certificates

1.5.6.1. Premises Distribution System The Contractor shall have all design proposals, shop drawings, and installation plans certified as compliant with Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) design practices, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) standards, and the specifications outlined in this standard by a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).

1.5.6.2. Materials and Equipment Where materials and equipment are specified to conform, be constructed, or tested to meet specific requirements, certification that the items conform to such requirements must be provided. Certification by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that a representative sample has been tested to meet the requirements, or a published catalog specification statement to the effect that the item meets the referenced standard, will be acceptable as evidence that the item conforms. Compliance with these requirements does not relieve the Contractor from compliance with other requirements of the specification.

1.5.6.3. Installers The Contractor shall submit certification to the CO, for review and approval by the BCSO, that all the installers are factory certified to install and test the provided products.

1.6. DELIVERY AND STORAGE Equipment delivered and placed in storage shall be stored with protection from the weather, humidity and temperature variation, dirt and dust, or other contamination.

1.7. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS Commercial off the shelf manuals shall be furnished for operation, installation, configuration, and maintenance for all products provided as a part of the premises distribution system. Specification sheets for all cable, connectors, and other equipment shall be provided.

1.8. RECORD KEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION

1.8.1 Cables The Contractor shall be responsible for recording and providing, to the CO, all test data within 7 days of system final testing. A record of all installed cable shall be provided in hard copy format per ANSI TIA/EIA-606. The cable records shall include the required data fields for each cable and complete end-to-end circuit report for each complete circuit from the assigned outlet to the entry facility per ANSI TIA/EIA-606. For all FOC, power meter test results shall be provided in a hard copy format. All twisted pair copper cables shall have a disk copy output of the test results with station ID assigned.

1.8.2. Termination Hardware A record of all installed patch panels and outlets shall be provided in hard copy format per ANSI TIA/EIA-606. The hardware records shall include only the required data fields per ANSI TIA/EIA-606.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT Materials and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products and shall be the manufacturer's latest standard design that has been in satisfactory use for at least 1 year prior to installation. Materials and equipment shall conform to the respective publications and other requirements specified below and to the applicable requirements of NFPA 70.

2.2. UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR CABLE SYSTEM

2.2.1. Use only cable that has passed the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) LAN certification program and is labeled with UL acceptable markings indicating performance level of cable.

2.2.2. Conductors shall be solid untinned copper 24 AWG.

2.2.3. Cable shall be rated Plenum (CMP) per NFPA 70.

2.2.4. Cable shall be label-verified.

2.2.5. Cable Insulation

2.2.5.1. For each individual horizontal cable, the insulation, material used on each pair shall be exactly the same in all physical, electrical, and chemical respects.

2.2.5.2. The use of plenum rated cable is required for both plenum and non-plenum environments.

2.2.5.3. Plenum rated cable shall be type 4x0, where all four pairs are insulated. Type 3x1 and 2x2 are not acceptable.

2.2.6. Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables

2.2.6.1. Riser/Backbone Cable Multi-pair voice backbone cable must meet the requirements of Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) S-80-576 and TIA/EIA-568-B.2 for riser rated unshielded twisted pair cable.

2.2.6.2. Horizontal Cable

2.2.6.2.1. Horizontal cable shall meet the requirements of EIA ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-b.1 for horizontal cable. The category for cable, jacks, termination blocks, and patch panels must be the same throughout each circuit and system.

2.2.6.2.2. Horizontal cable shall be Category 6 or better unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable must be installed to each standard 8-pin modular connector provisioned at the outlet unless alternative cabling standard is specified by the BCSO. In certain instances, the BCSO may require a cabling standard that is not as robust as Category 6 due to the nature of the facility mission and to reduce costs.

2.2.6.2.3. All horizontal cables to be installed on any particular installation will be from the same manufacturer.

2.2.6.2.4. Cable color will be the same throughout the particular facility. The only exception to this will be, if multiple comm. closets are to be installed in a particular facility, these closet distribution cables may be separate colors to differentiate the difference of comm. closet distribution. Recommended colors for distribution cables are white, gray, or blue.

2.2.7. Connecting Hardware

2.2.7.1. Hardware shall be in accordance with and EIA ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-b.2.

2.2.7.2. Connecting and cross-connecting hardware shall be the same category rating as the cable it serves.

2.2.7.3. Connecting and cross-connecting hardware shall be typically provided as type 110 insulation displacement connection termination unless alternative is specified by the BCSO. In some cases, 66-Block style of terminating blocks may be required.

2.2.7.4. Telecommunications Outlets Electrical boxes for telecommunication outlets shall be 4-11/16-in. (119 mm) square by 2-1/8-in. (54 mm) deep with minimum 3/8-in. deep single or two gang plaster ring as shown in provided design drawings. All outlet boxes are to receive Quad jack installation unless otherwise indicated. Provide a minimum 1-in. (27 mm) conduit stubbed above the false ceiling or to the cable tray.

2.2.7.4.1. Outlet Faceplate

2.2.7.4.1.1. Outlet Faceplates shall be a 4 or 6 port single gang faceplate with screw cover, labels, and a curved, designer appearance. Each faceplate accepts individual connector modules for all copper and (if used) FOC.

2.2.7.4.1.2. 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 phones.

2.2.7.4.1.3. Outlet Faceplates shall provide a system for attaching and protecting outlet labels. Adhesive labeled are not to be used on outlet faceplates. Outlets shall be labeled according to the LAFB standard labeling scheme (reference figure 1).

2.2.7.4.1.4. Outlet Faceplates shall be provided and coincide with the surrounding decor.

2.2.7.4.2. Copper Outlet/Connector

2.2.7.4.2.1. All outlets shall utilize interchangeable connector modules that mount side by side to facilitate moves, adds and changes. Connector modules shall be available to support high performance copper and fiber cabling systems. All outlets shall be manufactured from high impact thermoplastic material with an U.L. flammability rating of 94HB or better.

2.2.7.4.2.2. All connectors must be 8-pin/8-position insulation displacement terminations wired per T568A in accordance with EIA ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-b.1. Category 3 (Cat 3) rated connectors shall not be used.

2.2.7.4.2.3. Outlet/connector and plugs shall be the same category as the cable they terminate and shall meet the requirements of EIA ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-b.2.

2.2.7.4.2.4. Outlet termination shall be type 110 insulation displacement connection.

2.2.7.4.2.5. Outlet/connector and plugs shall be unkeyed.

2.2.7.4.3. Outlet Types

2.2.7.4.3.1. Outlet configurations must comply with this standard, TIA/EIA-568-B, and TIA/EIA-569-B.

2.2.7.4.3.2. Outlet assemblies used for administrative facilities and administrative spaces shall consist of modular jacks assembled in a quadra-plex outlet configuration in single gang covers.

2.2.7.4.3.3. The quadra-plex outlet type does not cover all possible user required configurations. Each outlet type shall be depicted and referenced on the shop drawings (reference Fig. 6 for sketches of commonly used outlet types).

2.2.7.4.4. Standard of quality for Telecommunications Outlets shall be Hellermann Tyton or equivalent.

2.2.7.5. Unshielded Twisted Pair Patch Panels

2.2.7.5.1. Patch panels shall be category rated for the UTP system being installed, and arranged in rows or columns on 19-in (475 mm) rack mounted panels.

2.2.7.5.2. Provide a maximum panel size of 48 jacks (preferably with jacks grouped in fours if available).

2.2.7.5.3. Patch Panels shall consist of eight-position, unkeyed modular jacks, with rear mounted type 110 insulation displacement connectors (IDC).

2.2.7.5.4. Patch panels shall be provided with the proper cable strain relief.

2.2.7.5.5. Jack pin/pair configuration shall be T568A per ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-b1.

2.2.7.5.6. Copper cables must not be split between multiple modular connectors.

2.2.7.5.7. Provide a minimum spare capacity of 10%.

2.2.7.5.8. Panels shall be labeled in accordance with LAFB standard labeling scheme, matched to the corresponding work area outlet.

2.2.7.6. Terminal Blocks

2.2.7.6.1. Terminal blocks shall be category rated for the UTP system being installed and typically used to terminate backbone cables to equipment racks/cabinets.

2.2.7.6.2. Insulation displacement connectors (IDC) shall terminate 24 AWG solid copper wire as a minimum.

2.2.7.6.3. Terminal Blocks shall be connected in sequential pairs so that horizontal cable and connected jumper wires are on separate connected terminals.

2.2.7.6.4. Rack Mounted Terminal Blocks

2.2.4.6.4.1. Terminal blocks shall be rack mounted wire termination units consisting of insulation displacement connectors (IDC) mounted in plastic blocks, frames or housings.

2.2.7.6.4.2. Blocks shall be type 110 IDC that meet the requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-b.2.

2.2.7.6.4.3. Blocks shall include cable management hardware above and below.

2.2.7.6.5. Wall Mounted Terminal Blocks

2.2.7.6.5.1. Terminal blocks shall be wall mounted wire termination units consisting of insulation displacement connectors mounted in plastic blocks, frames or housings.

2.2.7.6.5.2. Blocks shall be type 66 split 50 blocks, typically mounted on a telecommunications backboard to allow interface to voice service demarcations.

2.2.7.6.5.3. In certain applications with BSCO approval, type 110 IDC blocks may be used, meeting the requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-b.2 for the applicable category rating.

2.2.8. Patch Cables

2.2.8.1. Patch cables shall be cable assemblies consisting of flexible, twisted pair wire of the same category rating as the system they serve and shall meet the requirements of EIA ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-b.

2.2.8.2 Use only cable that has passed the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) LAN certification program and is labeled with UL acceptable markings indicating performance level of cable.

2.2.8.3. Copper patch cables must be 4-pair, 24 AWG, stranded UTP cable, with 8-pin modular connectors at each end.

2.2.8.4. Patch cables shall be wired straight through; pin numbers shall be identical at each end and shall be paired to match T568A patch panel jack wiring per EIA ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-b.1.

2.2.8.5. Provide sufficient copper patch cables, of various appropriate lengths, to terminate all copper patch panel appearances.

2.2.8.5.1. Provide blue patch cables for voice service.

2.2.8.5.2. Provide green patch cables for network service.

2.2.8.5.3. Provide 16ft gray station cables to terminate all copper work area outlet locations.

2.2.8.6. Patch cables shall be keyed (non-booted) and factory assembled.

2.2.8.7. Provide blue patch cords, solid conductor with an eight-position plug on at least one end, for analog service connectivity to the rack-mounted punch block.

2.3. FIBER OPTIC CABLE (FOC) SYSTEM

2.3.1. Fiber Optic Cabling Single Mode fiber optic backbone cable shall be run from Main Distribution Frame (MDF) to Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) for networking connectivity to government identified demarcation point.

2.3.1.1. Cable construction shall be tight-buffered type.

2.3.1.2. Maximum attenuation for indoor multi-mode fiber-optic cabling shall meet the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3 Specifications for 12 strand, 62.5/125 micrometer multimode graded index optical fiber cable.

2.3.1.3. All horizontal fiber optic cable shall be run in Innerduct or shall be have an armor jacket.

2.3.1.4. Use only cable that has passed the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) LAN certification program and is labeled with UL acceptable markings indicating performance level of cable.

2.3.1.5. Cable shall be rated Plenum (OFNP) per NFPA 70.

2.3.1.6. Cable shall be imprinted with fiber count and aggregate length at regular intervals.

2.3.1.7. Individual fibers shall be color coded for identification.

2.3.2. Connecting Hardware

2.3.2.1. Fiber Optic (FO) Outlet/connector

2.3.2.1.1. Terminate all FO work area cables in dual 568SC connectors unless specifically requested to be substituted as required by the user with approval from the CO and concurrence by the BCSO.

2.3.2.1.2. Provide FO connectors in accordance with the paragraph entitled “Fiber Optic (FO) Terminations” in this standard.

2.3.2.1.3. The default choice for FO outlet/connector must be TIA/EIA “SC” type (568SC), with a maximum insertion loss of .5 db.

2.3.2.1.4. Multimode FO Connectors shall meet performance requirements of EIA ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-b.3. and EIA ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14A.

2.3.2.1.5. Connectors shall be field installable.

2.3.2.1.6. Connectors shall utilize adhesive for fiber attachment to ferrule.

2.3.2.1.7. Connectors shall terminate fiber sizes as required for service.

2.3.2.2. Fiber Optic (FO) Termination

2.3.2.2.1. Contractor should not use ST style adapters for new construction unless specifically required for interface with existing equipment reused on installations. Check with activity for specific requirements for ST adapters.

2.3.2.2.2. Provide FO adapters and connectors in accordance with TIA/EIA-604.

2.3.2.3. Fiber Optic (FO) Patch Panels

2.3.2.3.1. Patch panels shall be a complete system of components by a single manufacturer, and shall provide termination, splice storage, routing, radius limiting, cable fastening, storage, and cross-connection.

2.3.2.3.2. Patch panels shall be 19-in. rack mounted panels unless otherwise specified in by the CO.

2.3.2.3.3. Patch panel connectors and couplers shall be SC type for termination for connectivity in patch panels, with ceramic ferrule material with a maximum insertion loss of .5 db.

2.3.2.3.4. Patch panel connectors and couplers must be the same type and configuration as used elsewhere in the system.

2.3.2.3.5. Utilize 568SC duplex connectors on 19-in. (475 mm) rack mounted panels, unless otherwise directed.

2.3.2.3.6. Provide a maximum panel size of 12 SC or 24 ST ports for fiber panels.

2.3.2.4. Innerduct

2.3.2.4.1. Innerduct shall be U.L. Listed, non-metallic corrugated flexible raceway used to protect and route fiber-optic cables in the horizontal cable routes.

2.3.2.4.2. Innerduct shall be plenum rated in accordance with the NPFA 70.

2.3.2.4.3. All couplers and adapters shall be of the same manufacturer as the Innerduct and shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

2.3.2.5. Fiber Optic (FO) Patch Cables shall be provided by other unless specified by the CO.

2.4. EQUIPMENT RACKS

2.4.1. Floor Mounted Open Frame

2.4.1.1. Equipment racks must be floor mounted, standard 19-in. (475 mm) aluminum relay racks, uprights shall be 3-in. deep, 1 ¼-in. wide, drilled and tapped #12-24 in a half-inch pattern.

2.4.1.2. Racks shall be provided with a standard top cross-member, and predrilled base plate to allow floor fastening.

2.4.1.3. Open frame equipment racks shall be 7-ft in height and clear coated.

2.4.1.4. Wall mounted racks may be utilized in small buildings or for small systems.

2.4.2. Wall Mounted Swing Cabinet

2.4.2.1. Wall Mounted Swing Cabinet shall have smoke-colored Plexiglas front door, hinged, with dual key locks.

2.4.2.2. The cabinet main chassis shall be hinged to the back of the enclosure, allowing access to the back of the systems being installed.

2.4.2.3. The cabinet main chassis shall be secured to the back enclosure with dual key locks and a latch system.

2.4.2.4. Both front and rear hinging systems shall be universal allowing the frame to be mounted to open from the left or the right.

2.4.2.5. The cabinet sides shall be vented.

2.4.2.6. The cabinet shall provide standard 19-in. mounting rails, adjustable front to back, drilled and tapped for both #10-32 and #12-24 a half-inch pattern.

2.4.2.7. Cabinet shall be equipped with cooling fans with protective safety covers.

2.4.2.8. Cabinet must be at least 24-in. deep to support equipment dimensions.

2.4.2.9. Cable access ports shall be provided on the top and the bottom of the enclosure with plugs included.

2.4.3. Cable Management

2.4.3.1. Cable management shall be specifically manufactured for the purpose of routing cables, wires and patch cords horizontally and vertically on standard 19-inch equipment racks.

2.4.3.2. Cable management shall consist of a type that utilizes duct fingers with snap on, hinged covers.

2.4.3.3. Cable management shall mount to racks by screws and/or nuts and lock washers.

2.4.3.4. Cable management shall be provided above, below and to both sides of each patch panel on the standard 19-inch equipment rack(s).

2.4.3.5. Vertical cable management will be provided between and to the ends of equipment racks, and provide front and rear vertical cable management.

2.4.3.6. Cable management will be provided in the rear of the rack, utilizing duct fingers with snap on, hinged cover style, or stand-off bars.

2.4.3.7. Velcro ties shall be utilized for binding of horizontal distribution wires within the telecommunications room trays and wire management systems.

2.5. EQUIPMENT MOUNTING BACKBOARD A minimum of one wall shall be covered with rigidly fixed ¾-in. (20mm) A-C rated plywood. Plywood backboards shall be void free, 4-ft by 8-ft. Plywood must be fire-rated or painted with gray colored fire resistive paint on all six sides. Anchoring and mounting techniques of plywood used to support backbone riser cables shall be sufficient to support a minimum of 1500 pounds of weight. In no cases shall the heads of mounting screws protrude past the face of the plywood.

2.6. TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET BOXES Electrical boxes for telecommunication outlets shall be 4-11/16-in. (119 mm) square by 2-1/8-in. (54 mm) deep with minimum 3/8-in. deep single or two gang plaster ring as shown in provided design drawings. All outlet boxes are to receive Quad jack installation unless otherwise indicated. Provide a minimum 1-in. (27 mm) conduit stubbed above the false ceiling or to the cable tray.

2.7. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM REQUIREMENTS TRs shall be designed and provisioned according to the requirements in ANSI/EIA/TIA-569-A.

2.7.1 Telecommunications Room Sizing TRs must be an appropriate size to accommodate the proposed cable/LAN distribution system and associated connectivity equipment for any given facility and/or facility floor. The minimum size TR for system installation is 8-ft by 10-ft, avoiding irregular sized TRs, such as narrow rooms or odd shapes. If any additional equipment/racks are placed in a TR, the TR must be enlarged to accommodate.

2.7.2. Sizing for Tenant Equipment Provide adequate space in TRs to facilitate tenant owned telecommunications system support equipment requirements in tenant installed freestanding cabinets or racks.

2.7.3. Clearance and Spacing A minimum safety clearance distance of 36-in. shall be maintained between wall, or any wall mounted devices, and the equipment to be installed in the communications rack assembly.

2.7.4. Dedicated Space TRs must be dedicated spaces not shared with other functions (i.e., electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, etc).

2.7.5. Environmental Requirements Connecting hardware shall be rated for operation under ambient conditions of 32 to 140 degrees F and in the range of 0 to 95 percent relative humidity, non condensing. The optimal temperature range for each TR shall be 65 - 77 degrees F to support Network accreditation requirements.

2.7.6. Room Climate Control Each TR must be independently climate controlled, capable of providing year round ambient temperature control (24 hours/day, 365 days/year) to protect all installed electronic equipment.

2.7.6.1. Dedicated Ventilation Air Conditioning systems support must be provided for each TR.

2.7.6.2. Systems must be of an appropriate capacity to self-support the room, taking into account the heat load of proposed equipment installation requirements.

2.7.6.3. Ventilation Air Conditioning systems must not take up any floor space within the TR.

2.7.6.4. A dedicated 20 Amp circuit for the use of Ventilation Air Conditioning system.

2.7.6.5. TRs must be provided with positive atmospheric pressure to exclude dust.

2.7.7. Room Interior Finishes Floors, walls, and ceilings must be treated to eliminate dust. Finishes shall be light in color to enhance room lighting.

2.7.7.1. Room Lighting Light fixtures must be mounted a minimum of 9-ft (3m) above the finished floor and provide a minimum of 50 foot candles (500 lx) of illumination measured 3-ft (1m) above the finished floor. Light fixtures shall be positioned to provide maximum lighting to the room (placing light fixtures directly over cable trays or equipment racks should be avoided because the lighting will be obstructed).

2.7.7.2. Room Door TR doors must be a minimum of 36” (1m) wide, 80” (2m) tall, without doorsill, hinged to open outward into the hallway, or additional room square footage must be added to the floor space to accommodate interior door swing. TR doors must be fitted with a lock to control access to the room. The TR door lock shall be keyed with the standard CES/COMM Maintenance Key (typically known as an MTM key).

2.7.7.4. Power Requirements Provide a minimum of two dedicated un-switched 20-amp, 120-VAC duplex receptacle power outlets, each on a separate branch circuit, for telecommunication equipment. Increase these minimum requirements as necessary to meet equipment loads. Provide a dedicated 20-amp circuit and a quadra-plex receptacle for each 19 in (480 mm) rack or cabinet. Additional convenience receptacles must be provided at 6 ft (1800 mm) intervals around the perimeter walls.

2.7.7.5. Telecommunications Outlets Two (2) Telecommunications Quadra-plex outlets shall be provided in the TR, on the walls parallel to the equipment rack line-up.

2.7.8. Room Contaminants Information system equipment must not be installed in spaces where moisture, liquid or gaseous spillage, or other contaminants may be present.

2.7.9. EQUIPMENT MOUNTING BACKBOARD A minimum of one wall shall be covered with rigidly fixed ¾-in. (20mm) A-C rated plywood. Plywood backboards shall be void free, 4-ft by 8-ft. Plywood must be fire-rated or painted with gray colored fire resistive paint on all six sides. Anchoring and mounting techniques of plywood used to support backbone riser cables shall be sufficient to support a minimum of 1500 pounds of weight. In no cases shall the heads of mounting screws protrude past the face of the plywood.

2.7.7.3. Ladder Rack Ladder type cable tray shall be used in the TR to provide distribution between the telephone backboard, equipment racks, backbone conduits, and the distribution cable tray. All metallic cable tray sections will be bonded, and the cable tray system will be grounded to the TMG or TMGB. Plastic or composite wire ways designed for fiber optic cables are permissible for the fiber optic system. Copper cabling shall not be installed in any dedicated fiber optic support systems.

2.8. Miscellaneous Products

2.8.1. Surface Mounted Non Metallic Raceway

2.8.1.1. All surface raceway shall be of a single channel design or dual channel when electrical wiring is run in the raceway. Raceway shall be manufactured from impact-resistant material, or metallic, with a flammability rating of U.L. 94V-0.

2.8.1.2. Contractor is to match color as close as possible the aesthetics of the office environment of the…