28. Section 271000 Building Telecommunications Cabling System (13 pages) dated 27-Oct-22.pdf

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 27 10 00

BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (ECIA)

ECIA EIA/ECA 310-E (2005) Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 100 (2000; Archived) The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms

IEEE 1100 (2005) Emerald Book IEEE Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Electronic Equipment

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

ANSI/NEMA WC 63.1 (2005) Performance Standard for Twisted Pair Premise Voice and Data Communications Cables

ANSI/NEMA WC 66 (2013) Performance Standard for Category 6 and Category 7 100 Ohm Shielded and Unshielded Twisted Pairs

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2017) National Electrical Code

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA/EIA-598 (2014d) Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding

TIA-492CAAA (1998; R 2002) Detail Specification for Class IVa Dispersion-Unshifted Single-Mode Optical Fibers

TIA-526-14 (2015c) OFSTP-14A Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant

TIA-526-7 (2015a) OFSTP-7 Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-Mode Fiber Cable Plant

TIA-568-C.0 (2009; Add 1 2010; Add 2 2012) Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises

TIA-568-C.1 (2009; Add 2 2011; Add 1 2012) Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

TIA-568-C.2 (2009; Errata 2010; Add 2 2014; Add 1 2016) Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standards

TIA-568-C.3 (2008; Add 1 2011) Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard

TIA-569 (2015d) Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

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TIA-606 (2012b; Add 1 2015) Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure

TIA-607 (2011b) Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises

TIA/EIA-598 (2014d) Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding

TIA/EIA-604-3 (2004b; R 2014) Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard (FOCIS), Type SC and SC-APC, FOCIS-3

U.S. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

FCC Part 68 Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network (47 CFR 68)

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 1666 (2007; Reprint Jun 2012) Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical- Fiber Cables Installed Vertically in Shafts

UL 1863 (2004; Reprint Sep 2016) UL Standard for Safety Communication Circuit Accessories

UL 444 (2008; Reprint Apr 2015) Communications Cables

UL 467 (2013) Grounding and Bonding Equipment

UL 50 (2015) UL Standard for Safety Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non- Environmental Considerations

UL 514C (2014; Reprint Dec 2014) Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers

UL 969 (1995; Reprint Sep 2014) Standard for Marking and Labeling Systems

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise specified or indicated, electrical and electronics terms used in this specification shall be as defined in TIA-568-C.0, TIA-568-C.1, TIA-568-C.2, TIA-568-C.2, TIA-568-C.3, TIA-569, TIA-606 and IEEE 100 and herein.

1.2.1 Entrance Facility (EF)

An entrance to a building for both public and private network service cables, including wireless. This includes the entrance point (EP) at the building wall or floor conduit and continuing on to the entrance room or space.

1.2.2 Telecommunications Equipment Room (TER)

A distributor in which the building backbone cables terminate and at which connections to the campus backbone cables may be made. (International expression for intermediate cross-connect (IC).)

1.2.3 Telecommunications Room (TR)

A distributor used to connect horizontal cable and cabling subsystems or equipment. (International expression for horizontal cross-connect (HC).)

1.2.4 Open Cable

Cabling that is not run in a raceway as defined by NFPA 70. This refers to cabling that is "open" to the space in which the cable has been installed and is therefore exposed to the environmental conditions associated with that space.

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1.2.5 Open Office

A floor space division provided by furniture, moveable partitions, or other means instead of by building walls.

1.2.6 Pathway

A physical infrastructure utilized for the placement and routing of telecommunications cable.

1.2.7 Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB)

A copper conductor used to connect the telecommunications main grounding busbar to the telecommunications ground busbar.

1.2.8 Telecommunications Grounding Busbar (TGB)

A common point of connection for telecommunications system and equipment bonding to ground and located in the TR.

1.2.9 Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar (TMGB)

A busbar located in the TER and bonded by means of the TBB to the building service equipment (power) ground.

1.2.10 Telecommunications Equipment Grounding Busbar

A busbar mounted in an equipment rack/cabinet for proper bonding to the TGB.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The building telecommunications cabling and pathway system shall include permanently installed backbone and horizontal cabling, horizontal and backbone pathways, service entrance facilities, work area pathways, telecommunications outlet assemblies, conduit, raceway, and hardware for splicing, terminating, and interconnecting cabling necessary to transport telephone and data (including LAN) between equipment items in a building. The horizontal system shall be wired in a star topology from the telecommunications work area to the telecommunications room or campus distributor at the center or hub of the star. The backbone cabling and pathway system includes intrabuilding and interbuilding interconnecting cabling, pathway, and terminal hardware. The intrabuilding backbone provides connectivity from the telecommunications rooms to the telecommunications equipment rooms or to the campus distributor and from the telecommunications equipment rooms to the campus distributor as required. The backbone system shall be wired in a star topology with the campus distributor at the center or hub of the star. The interbuilding backbone system provides connectivity between the campus distributors.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

*1.5.1 Intentionally Left Blank / Not Used

1.5.2 Product Data Cut Sheets

Provide electronic PDF file format product data cut sheets for all items used for this project (no Xerox copies). Electronically highlight model/part numbers. Submittals shall include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number. Include performance and characteristic curves. Submittals shall also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references. Should manufacturer's data require supplemental information for clarification, Current as of 27-October-2022

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the supplemental information shall be submitted as specified in paragraph REGULATORY

REQUIREMENTS.

1.5.3 Telecommunications Contractor Qualifications

The telecommunications contractor shall be a firm which is regularly and professionally engaged in the business of the applications, installation, and testing of the specified telecommunications systems and equipment. The telecommunications contractor shall demonstrate experience in providing successful telecommunications systems within the past 5 years.

1.5.4 Key Personnel Qualifications

Submit documentation of current BICSI "Technician Level" certification of at least one or more key personnel that will oversee the system installation and project management. In lieu of BICSI certification, supervisors and installers assigned to the installation of this system shall have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the installation of the specified copper and fiber optic cable and components. They shall have factory or factory-approved certification from each equipment manufacturer indicating that they are qualified to install and test the provided products.

1.5.5 Manufacturer Certifications

Submit all manufacturer product certifications held by the contractor for the product system solution provided for this project. Contractor shall be certified by the manufacturer of the products installed.

1.5.6 Test Plan

Submit a complete and detailed test plan for the telecommunications cabling system. Provide a complete list of test equipment for all copper and fiber horizontal and backbone cabling. Include manufacturer's test reference and test setup instructions for each piece of test equipment used. A level IIIe cable analyzer with smart remote shall be used as a minimum for all tests.

Submit cable analyzer's manufacturer calibration date and validation period.

Submit a PDF sample test report produced by the cable analyzer to be used.

1.5.7 Test Reports

Test reports for all horizontal copper cables, all backbone copper, and all optical fiber cables shall be provided in PDF format.

Ensure manufacturer name, cable type, cable ID, and project name is present on all test reports.

Generic Cat 6 UTP is not acceptable, the manufacture of the cable type must be selected and must show up on test reports. Submit at the end of construction before final inspection for approval.

1.5.8 Asbuilt Drawings

Submit electronic PDF copy of floor plan drawings with outlet location and outlet labeling (create labels on drawings with software, not hand written). After approval, print and laminate new 22" x 34" drawings showing outlet location and outlet labeling. Hang on wall in each communications room for owner's reference.

Submit outlet labeling drawings for approval after installation and labeling is complete.

1.5.9 Warranty

Contractor shall provide the standard manufacturer and performance warranty.

Submit warranty with closeout submittals.

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1.5.10 Regulatory Requirements

In each of the publications referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word, "shall" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears. Interpret references in these publications to the "authority having jurisdiction," or words of similar meaning, to mean the Contracting Officer. Equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship shall be in accordance with the mandatory and advisory provisions of NFPA 70 unless more stringent requirements are specified or indicated.

1.5.11 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 industrial use for 2 years prior to task order proposal request.

The product shall have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2-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 stated in this section.

1.5.11.1 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

Products manufactured more than 3 years prior to date of delivery to site shall not be used, unless specified otherwise.

1.6 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Provide protection from weather, moisture, extreme heat and cold, dirt, dust, and other contaminants for telecommunications cabling and equipment placed in storage.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a. MRc7: Plywood backboard products, shall be produced from wood obtained from forests certified by an FSC-accredited certification body to comply with Forest Stewardship Council FSC STD-01-001, "FSC Principles and Criteria for Forest Stewardship." Include documentation that manufacturer is certified for chain of custody by an FSC-accredited certification body.

b. IEQc4.1: For wet-applied firestopping sealants installed on site, the VOC content shall not exceed the VOC limits of South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168, effective 7/1/2005 and amendment dated 1/7/2005 for the application. VOC content shall be calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

c. IEQc4.2: For paint used in the interior, the VOC content shall not exceed the VOC limits of South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, effective 1/1/2004 for the application.

VOC content shall be calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

d. IEQc4.4: For plywood backboards, products shall contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins.

2.2 COMPONENTS

UL or third party certified. Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry and technical society reference standards of the organizations, submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the

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Contracting Officer. The certificate shall state that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard.

Provide a complete system of telecommunications cabling and pathway components using star topology.

Provide support structures and pathways, complete with outlets, cables, connecting hardware and telecommunications cabinets/racks. Cabling and interconnecting hardware and components for telecommunications systems shall be UL listed or third party independent testing laboratory certified and shall comply with NFPA 70 and conform to the requirements specified herein.

2.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATHWAY

Provide telecommunications pathways in accordance with TIA-569. All telecommunications outlet boxes shall be 4-11/16 inches square with single gang tile or plaster ring. All telecommunications outlets shall have a minimum 1 inch conduit extended to above ceiling. J-hooks are allowed from conduit stub up to cable tray.

2.4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING

Cabling shall be UL listed for the application and shall comply with TIA-568-C.1, TIA-568-C.2, TIA-568-C.3 and NFPA 70. Provide a labeling system for cabling as required by TIA-606 and UL 969. Ship cable bearing manufacture date for UTP in accordance with ICEA S-90-661 and optical fiber cables in accordance with ICEA S-83-596 for all cable used on this project. Cabling manufactured more than 12 months prior to date of installation shall not be used.

2.4.1 Backbone Cabling

2.4.1.1 Backbone Copper

TIA-568-C.1, TIA-568-C.2 and UL 444, copper backbone cable shall be solid conductor, minimum 24 AWG, 100 ohm, Category 3, formed into 25 pair binder groups covered with a white thermoplastic jacket. Backbone copper pair count shall be 2 pairs for every 1 pair of horizontal pairs served. Cable shall be imprinted with manufacturers name or identifier, flammability rating, gauge of conductor, transmission performance rating (category designation) at regular intervals not to exceed 2 feet. The word "FEET" or the abbreviation "FT" shall appear after each length marking. Provide communications plenum (CMP), communications riser (CMR), or communications wet rated (OSP) rated cabling in accordance with NFPA 70. Wet rated cable shall have a black outer jacket.

2.4.1.2 Backbone Optical Fiber

Provide in accordance with, TIA-568-C.3, UL 1666 and NFPA 70. Cable shall be imprinted with fiber count, fiber type and aggregate length at regular intervals not to exceed 40 inches. Hybrid optical fiber cable marking shall comply with TIA/EIA-598 and used only when indicated.

Provide TIA-492CAAA, single-mode, 8/125-um diameter, 0.10 numerical aperture, loose tube optical fiber cable. Provide 12 strands minimum per optical fiber cable. Provide nonconductive optical fiber plenum cable (OFNP), nonconductive optical fiber riser cable (OFNR), or nonconductive optical fiber wet rated (OSP) rated cable in accordance with NFPA 70. The cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be in accordance with TIA/EIA-598.

2.4.2 Horizontal Cabling

Provide horizontal cable in compliance with NFPA 70 and performance characteristics in accordance with TIA- 568-C.1.

2.4.2.1 Horizontal Copper

Provide horizontal copper cable in accordance with TIA-568-C.2, UL 444, ANSI/NEMA WC 63.1 ANSI/NEMA WC 66, UTP (unshielded twisted pair), 100 ohm. Provide four each individually twisted

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pair, 23 AWG conductors, Category 6, with a blue thermoplastic jacket. Cable shall be imprinted with manufacturers name or identifier, flammability rating, gauge of conductor, transmission performance rating (category designation) at regular intervals not to exceed 2 feet. The word "FEET" or the abbreviation "FT" shall appear after each length marking. Provide communications plenum (CMP), communications riser (CMR), or unlisted OSP rated cabling in accordance with NFPA 70.

2.4.3 Work Area Cabling

2.4.3.1 Work Area Copper

Provide work area copper cable in accordance with TIA-568-C.2, with a black thermoplastic jacket.

2.4.3.2 Work Area Optical Fiber

Provide optical work area cable in accordance with TIA-568-C.3.

2.5 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES

Provide connecting hardware and termination equipment in the Telecommunications Equipment Room and Telecommunications Rooms to facilitate installation as shown on design drawings for terminating and cross-connecting permanent cabling. Provide telecommunications interconnecting hardware color coding in accordance with TIA-606.

2.5.1 Backboards

Provide void-free, interior grade plywood 3/4 inch thick 4 by 8 feet. Backboards shall be fire rated with 2 coats of fire retardant paint on all sides. Backboards shall be provided on a minimum of two walls in the telecommunication spaces. Do not cover the fire stamp on the backboard.

Plywood backboard shall be FSC certified plywood made with no added urea formaldehyde.

2.5.2 Equipment Support Frame

Provide in accordance with ECIA EIA/ECA 310-E and UL 50.

a. Racks: floor mounted modular type, 2 post design, aluminum construction, and black powder coat treated to resist corrosion. Provide rack with vertical 6 inches wide and horizontal cable management channels, top and bottom cable troughs, grounding lug and a surge protected power strip with 6 duplex 20 amp receptacles. Rack shall be compatible with 19 inch panel.

b. Cabinets: freestanding modular type, aluminum construction, and black powder coat treated to resist corrosion. Cabinet shall have removable and lockable side panels, front and rear doors, and have adjustable feet for leveling. Cabinet shall be vented in the roof and rear door. Cabinet shall have cable access in the roof and base and be compatible with 19 inch panel mounting.

Provide cabinet with grounding bar roof mounted 550 CFM fan with filter and a surge protected power strip with 6 duplex 20 amp receptacles. All cabinets shall be keyed alike.

2.5.3 Cable Management

Provide horizontal cable management on front and rear and verticle management on each side of all racks. Provide cable management above and below all patch panels specifically manufactured for the purpose of routing cables and patch cords horizontally on 19 inch equipment racks. Ex. 2 cable managements per each patch panel. Provide 6 inch wide verticle management on each side of all racks.

Rear horizontal cable management shall be 4 inches deep minimum made of aluminum construction for the purpose of strain relief.

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2.5.4 Connector Blocks

Provide insulation displacement connector (IDC) Type 110 blocks for backbone copper systems.

Provide blocks for the number backbone cables terminated on the block plus 10 percent spare. Provide associated C4 or C5 termination clips.

2.5.5 Patch Cords

Provide pre-connectorized copper and optical fiber patch cords as specified below. Provide patch cords, as complete assemblies, with matching connectors as specified. Provide optical fiber patch cables with crossover orientation in accordance with TIA-568-C.3. Patch cords shall meet minimum performance requirements specified in TIA-568-C.1, TIA-568-C.2 and TIA-568-C.3 for cables, cable length and hardware specified. Coordinate for color.

a. Patch Panel Interconnect Patch Cords

50 percent 7 feet

50 percent 9 feet

b. Work Area Outlet Patch Cords

10 feet

c. Optical Fiber Patch Cords

Provide 1 duplex optical fiber patch cord 10 feet for each pair of fiber strands at each end of optical fiber. Patch cord shall match optical fiber type. One end shall have SC connectors and other end shall be determined by owner to match equipment.

2.5.5.1 Patch Panels

Provide in accordance with TIA-568-C.1 and TIA-568-C.2. Panels shall be third party verified and shall comply with TIA/EIA Category 6 requirements. Provide ports for the number of horizontal and backbone cables terminated on the panel plus 10 percent spare. Panel shall be constructed of 0.09 inch minimum aluminum and shall be rack mounted and compatible with an ECIA EIA/ECA 310-E 19 inch equipment rack. Panel shall provide 48 non-keyed, 8-pin modular ports, wired to T568A. Patch panels shall terminate the building cabling on Type 110 IDCs and shall utilize a printed circuit board interface. Unloaded patch panels not allowed. The rear of each panel shall have incoming cable strain-relief and routing guides. Panels shall have each port factory numbered and be equipped with laminated plastic nameplates above each port. Provide wire retainer clips for the back of patch panels to ensure terminated wires stay seated in place.

2.5.5.1 Optical Fiber Connector Panel

Provide connector panel for maintenance and cross-connecting of optical fiber cables. Each panel shall provide 12 optical fiber adapters as duplex SC in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-3 with zirconia ceramic alignment sleeves. Provide dust cover for unused adapters. Panels shall have each adapter factory numbered and be equipped with laminated plastic nameplates above each adapter.

2.5.6 Optical Fiber Distribution Housing

Rack mounted optical fiber distribution Housing shall be constructed in accordance with ECIA EIA/ECA 310-E utilizing aluminum construction. Housing shall be divided into two sections, distribution and user. Distribution section shall have strain relief, routing guides, splice tray and shall be

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lockable, user section shall have a cover for patch cord protection. Each housing shall provide sufficient panel spaces to connect all fiber strands. Provide blank covers for any unused panel spaces. Provide all associated top, side, and front covers as needed for complete assembly.

2.6 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET/CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES

2.6.1 Outlet/Connector Copper

Outlet/connectors shall comply with FCC Part 68TIA-568-C.1, and TIA-568-C.2. UTP outlet/connectors shall be UL 1863 listed, non-keyed, 8-pin modular, constructed of high impact rated thermoplastic housing and shall be third party verified and shall comply with TIA-568-C.2 Category 6 requirements. Outlet/connectors provided for UTP cabling shall meet or exceed the requirements for the cable provided. Outlet/connectors shall be terminated using a Type 110 IDC PC board connector, color-coded for both T568A and T568B wiring. Each outlet/connector shall be wired T568B.Provide wire retainer clips for the back of jacks to ensure terminated wires stay seated in place.

2.6.2 Optical Fiber Connectors

Optical fiber connectors shall be SC/LC in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-3 with zirconia ceramic ferrule, epoxyless compatible with or 8/125 single-mode fiber.

2.6.3 Cover Plates

Telecommunications cover plates shall comply with UL 514C, and TIA-568-C.1, TIA-568-C.2, TIA- 568-C.3; flush design constructed of high impact thermoplastic material. Coordinate with architect for color. Cover plates shall be 6 port density with blank inserts for unused ports. Wall phone cover plates shall be 1 port brushed stainless steel with wall phone mounting studs. All cover plates shall have labeling fields with clear plastic covers for protection. Provide labeling in accordance with the paragraph LABELING in this section.

2.7 BONDING PRODUCTS

Provide in accordance with UL 467, TIA-607, IEEE 1100 and NFPA 70. Components shall be identified as required by TIA-606.

2.7.1 Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar

Provide copper TMGB 4 inches x 12 inches x 1/4 inch with factory pre-tapped holes, standoff brackets, and insulators. All bonding conductors shall be terminated with compression connectors.

2.7.2 Telecommunications Grounding Busbar

Provide copper TGB 2 inches x 12 inches x 1/4 inch with factory pre-tapped holes, standoff brackets, and insulators. All bonding conductors shall be terminated with compression connectors.

2.7.3 Telecommunications Equipment Grounding Busbar

Provide horizontal copper busbar 1 inch x 19 inches x 1/4 inches with factory pre-tapped holes. All bonding conductors shall be terminated with compression connectors.

2.8 FIRESTOPPING MATERIAL

Provide firestopping with a VOC content not exceeding 250g/L.

2.9 MANUFACTURER'S NAMEPLATE

Each item of equipment shall have a nameplate bearing the manufacturer's name, address, model number, and

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serial number securely affixed in a conspicuous place; the nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

Install telecommunications cabling and pathway systems, including the horizontal and backbone cable, pathway systems, telecommunications outlet/connector assemblies, and associated hardware in accordance with TIA- 568-C.1, TIA-568-C.2, TIA-568-C.3, TIA-569, NFPA 70, and UL standards as applicable. Provide cabling in a hierarchical star topology network. Pathways and outlet boxes shall be installed as specified in the statement of objectives and/or conceptual drawings. Install telecommunications cabling with copper media in accordance with the following criteria to avoid potential electromagnetic interference between power and telecommunications equipment. The interference ceiling shall not exceed 3.0 volts per meter measured over the usable bandwidth of the telecommunications cabling.

3.1.1 Cabling

Install Category 6 UTP and optical fiber telecommunications cabling system as detailed in TIA-568- C.1, TIA-568-C.2, TIA-568-C.3. Use an approved insulation displacement connection (IDC) tool kit for copper cable terminations. Do not untwist Category 6 UTP cables more than one half inch from the point of termination to maintain cable performance. Service loops at the work area outlet are prohibited.

No excess cable shall be left inside the outlet box or coiled above the ceiling. Provide 18 inches of slack in its natural lay above the ceiling or in cable tray for future maintenance. 10 feet of slack in the telecommunications rooms shall be left in the ladder tray above the rack. Velcro straps are the only approved product for cable management. Wire ties are not allowed.

3.1.1.1 Open Cable

Use only where specifically indicated on plans for use in cable trays, or below raised floors.

Install in accordance with TIA-568-C.1, TIA-568-C.2and TIA-568-C.3. Do not exceed cable pull tensions recommended by the manufacturer. Copper cable not in a wireway or pathway shall be suspended a minimum of 3 inches above ceilings by cable supports no greater than 60 inches apart. Cable shall not be supported directly by structural members or in contact with pipes, ducts, or other potentially damaging items. Placement of cable parallel to power conductors shall be avoided, a minimum separation of 12 inches and 2 inches minimum shall be maintained between other systems.

a. Plenum cable shall be used where open cables are routed through plenum areas.

Cable routed exposed under raised floors shall be plenum rated. Plenum cables shall comply with flammability plenum requirements of NFPA 70. Install cabling after the flooring system has been installed in raised floor areas.

3.1.1.2 Backbone Cable

a. Copper Backbone Cable. Install intrabuilding backbone copper cable in indicated pathways between the Telecommunications Equipment Room and the Telecommunications Room as indicated on drawings. Do not exceed manufacturer bend radius. Leave 20 feet of slack for maintenance coiled neatly on the designated telephone backboard or in the ladder rack.

b. Optical fiber Backbone Cable. Install intrabuilding backbone copper cable in indicated pathways between the Telecommunications Equipment Room and the Telecommunications Room as indicated on drawings. Do not exceed manufacturer

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bend radius. Leave 20 feet of slack for maintenance coiled neatly on the designated optical fiber backboard or in the ladder rack.

3.1.1.3 Horizontal Cabling

Install horizontal cabling as indicated on drawings between the Telecommunications Rooms and the telecommunications work area outlet.

3.1.1.3.1 Cables In/Under Slab

All cabling (in or under the slab) shall be wet rated and installed in conduit the entire length of the route back to the communications room.

3.1.2 Pathway Installations

Provide in accordance with TIA-569 and NFPA 70. Provide building pathway as specified in statement of objectives and/or conceptual drawings.

3.1.3 J-Hooks

Install J-hooks at 5 feet maximum with no more than 30 Category 6 cables per 2 inch J-hook and no more than 60 Category 6 cables per 4 inch J-hook. Where multiple networks require different cable colors install j-hook trees with multiple j-hooks (different hooks for each system).

3.1.4 Service Entrance Conduit, Underground

Provide service entrance underground as specified in the statement of objectives and/or conceptual drawings.

3.1.5 Work Area Outlets

3.1.5.1 Terminations

Terminate UTP cable in accordance with TIA-568-C.1, TIA-568-C.2 and wiring configuration as specified. Terminate optical fiber cables in accordance with TIA-568-C.3

3.1.5.2 Cover Plates

As a minimum, each outlet/connector shall be labeled as to its function and a unique number to identify cable link in accordance with the paragraph LABELING in this section.

3.1.5.3 Pull Cords

Pull cords shall be installed in all conduits serving telecommunications outlets installed by the electrical contractor.

3.1.6 Penetrations

Seal openings around penetrations through fire resistance-rated wall, partitions, floors, or ceilings as specified in NFPA 70 to maintain fire rating.

3.1.7 Bonding

Provide in accordance with TIA-607, NFPA 70 and as specified in IEEE 1100.

The TBB shall be installed from the power system grounding electrode to the TMGB, and from the TMGB to the TGB in each TR.

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3.2 LABELING

3.2.5 Labels

Provide a CLASS 2 labeling system in accordance with TIA-606. Handwritten labeling is unacceptable.

Stenciled lettering for voice and data outlets shall be provided using laser or inkjet printer.

3.2.6 Cable

Cables shall be labeled using color labels on both ends with identifiers in accordance with TIA-606.

3.2.7 Termination Hardware

Work area outlets and patch panel connections shall be labeled using labels with identifiers in accordance with TIA-606.

3.3 FIELD APPLIED PAINTING

Paint equipment as required to match finish of adjacent surfaces or to meet the indicated or specified safety criteria. Field applied paint shall not exceed the VOC limits of South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, effective 1/1/2004 for the application.

3.4 Equipment Frame Mounting

Mount all equipment racks with 52 inches of clearance from the front of the rack to the wall behind each rack.

Allow 36 inches of clearance in front of each rack. Mount network equipment rack nearest the wall with termination racks extending out into the center of the room butted to equipment rack.

Mount racks securely to floor at bottom and ladder rack at top.

3.4.1 Conduits

Conduit runs shall have no single bends greater than 90 degrees or an aggregate of bends in excess of 180 degrees between pull points or pull boxes.

3.4.2 Pull Boxes

Size pull boxes in accordance with TIA-569 (Table 12) - Pull Box Sizing

3.5 TESTING

3.5.1 Telecommunications Cabling Testing

Perform telecommunications cabling inspection, verification, and performance tests in accordance with TIA-568-C.1, TIA-568-C.2, TIA-568-C.3. All testing shall be conducted with a Level IIIe tester minimum.

No custom tests will be accepted.

No marginal pass tests will be accepted.

3.5.1.1 Performance Tests Perform testing as follows:

a. Horizontal Cabling: Perform Category 6 permanent link tests in accordance with TIA-568-C.1 and TIA-568-C.2. Tests shall include wire map, length, insertion loss, NEXT, PSNEXT, ELFEXT, PSELFEXT, return loss, propagation delay, and delay skew.

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b. Copper Backbone: Perform copper backbone link tests in accordance with TIA- 568-C.1 and TIA-568-C.2. Tests shall include wire map, continuity, and attenuation.

c. Optical fiber Links: Perform optical fiber end-to-end link tests in accordance with TIA-568-C.3, TIA-526-14, TIA-526-7. Tests shall include attenuation, optical bandwidth, length, and polarity.

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