6. 2024 355 CS Base Design Guide.pdf

DMAFB Telecommunications Design Guide, 2024 December 2024

355th Communications Squadron

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JOHN V. RUNGE, Maj, USAF Commander

Telecommunications Installation Criteria

For

Facility Construction and Renovation Designs

TECHNICAL REFERENCES

The following documents are referenced within this document or are hereby recognized as a standard of good practice to be followed during the performance of the work.

Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) UFC 3-580-01, Telecommunications Interior Infrastructure Planning and Design UFC 4-010-05, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities - Planning, Design, and Construction Technical Criteria for the Installation Information Infrastructure Architecture - US Army ISEC – Feb 2010

National Fire Protection Association NFPA 70, National Electrical Code NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems Underwriter’s Laboratories UL Standards Rural Utility Service RUS 1753F-205 (PE-39), Specifications for Filled Telephone Cable RUS 345-83 (PE-80), Specifications for Gas Tube Surge Arrestors RUS 1753F-208 (PE-89), Specifications for Filled Telephone Cable with Expanded Insulation

Air Force Documents TO 00-33A-1001, General Cyberspace Support Activities Management Procedures and Practice

Requirements AFI 32-1021, Planning and Programing Military Construction (MILCON) Projects AFI 32-1022, Planning and Programming for Nonappropriated Fund Facility Construction Projects AFI 32-1065, Grounding Systems AFMAN 32-1084, Facility Requirements AFI 33-200, Air Force Cybersecurity Program Management AFI 65-601V1, Budget Guidance and Procedures AFI 91-203 Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction Base Information Transport Infrastructure (BITI) Wired Baseline Program Directive (BPD) Criteria and Standards for Construction TO 31W3-10-21-WA-1, Command Control Communications and Computer Systems – Standard Installation Practices – Outside Plant Cable Maintenance and Repair (Army 11-372-

6) TO 1-1-700-WA-1, Corrosion Prevention and Control, Ground Communications – Electronic Equipment MIL-STD-188-124B, Grounding, Bonding and Shielding for Common Long Haul/Tactical Communication Systems

Including Ground Based Communications- Electronics Facilities and Equipment’s MIL-HDBK-419A, Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding for Electronic Equipment and Facilities

International Electrical and Electronics Engineers Association IEEE 802.6, MAN System requirements IEEE 802.8, Fiber Optic Advisory Board Standards IEEE 802.9, Integration of Voice and Data Systems IEEE 802.10, LAN Security Measures IEEE 802.3U, 100BaseT and 100BaseX Standard

ANSI/EIA/TIA Standards EIA/TIA-526-7, Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Plant EIA/TIA-526-14, Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Multi-mode Fiber Optic Cable Plant EIA/TIA-568-B, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard EIA/TIA-568-B.1, Part 1: General Requirements EIA/TIA-568-B.2, Part 2: Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components EIA/TIA-568-B.3, Part 3: Optical Fiber Cabling Component Standard TIA-568-C.1, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard TIA-568-C.2, Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standards TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard EIA/TIA-569-A, Commercial Building Standard for

Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces EIA/TIA-570-A, Residential Telecommunications Cabling Standard EIA/TIA-606, Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings EIA/TIA-

607, Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications EIA/TIA-758, Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard TSB 40, Specifications for Unshielded Twisted-Pair Connecting Hardware TSB 67, Cable Testing

Other CNSSAM Tempest/1-13, (U) Red/Black Installation Guidance

ACRONYMS

AFI Air Force Instruction AFM Air Force Manual ANSI American National Standards Institute ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode AWG American Wire Gauge BCE Base Civil Engineer BCSO Base Communications Systems Officer BET Building Entrance Terminal BITI Base Information Transport Infrastructure CAT Category CEB Critical End Building CEL Communications Equipment Location CER Communications Equipment Room CSI-B Cyberspace Systems Integrator-Base COMSEC Communications Security DRSN Defense Red Switch Network EB End Building EIA Electronic Industries Alliance EMSEC Emissions Security FOC Fiber Optic Cable ITB Information Transfer Building JTA-AF Joint Technical Architecture-Air Force LAN Local Area Network MM Multi Mode NCC Network Control Center NEC National Electric Code NFPA National Fire Protection Association NIPRNET Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network O&M Operations and Maintenance SIPRNET Secure Internet Protocol Router Network SLC Single Line (instrument) Concept SM Single Mode TR Telecommunications Room (See CER) TC Telecommunications Closet TGB Telecommunications Grounding Busbar TIA Telecommunications Industry Association TMGB Telecommunications Main Ground Busbar TP Twisted Pair UL Underwriters Laboratory USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 2

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Land Mobile Radio (LMR)

2.1.1. Land Mobile Radio Equipment:

2.1.1.2 LMR Software Version:

2.1.1.3 Equipment Compatibility:

2.2. TELECOMMUNICATION SPACES

2.2.1. Floor Mount Equipment Cabinet:

2.2.2. Wall Mount Equipment Cabinet:

2.2.3. Information Processing System (IPS) Container:

2.2.4. Network Switches:

2.2.5. Temporary Network Switches:

2.2.6. Voice Networking Services:

2.2.7. IDS Services:

2.2.8. Copper Patch Panels:

2.2.9. Fiber Optic Distribution Panels

2.2.10. Distribution Pathway:

2.2.11. Grounding and Bonding:

2.2.12. Buss bars:

2.2.13. Telecommunications Rooms Grounding and Bonding:

2.2.14. Work Area Outlets:

2.2.15 Cable Specifications:

2.2.16. Existing legacy CAT 3, 5, multi-Mode Fiber OM1/OM2:

2.2.17. Abandoned ISP Cables:

2.2.18. Labeling Standards:

2.2.19. Voice Communications:

2.2.20. Wi-Fi:

2.3. CLASSIFIED SYSTEMS (SIPRNET, DRSN)

2.3.1. Classified requirements:

2.3.2. SECRET and UNCLASSIFIED copper wire lines

2.3.2.1 2.3.2.2 2.3.2.3

2.3.1. CAA

2.3.1.2 2.3.1.3

2.3.2. Line Demarcation:

2.3.3. PDS:

2.3.4. NICs:

2.3.5. Webcams:

2.3.6. Fiber run:

2.3.7

2.3.7.1 2.3.7.2 2.3.15

2.3.9. Unclassified cable colors

2.3.10. Minimum Rack separation:

2.3.11. Network devices managed by entities other than 355 CS:

2.4 OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)

2.4.1. Fiber Optic Cables (FOCA):

2.4.2. Fiber Optic Distribution Panels (FODP) for OSP termination

2.4.3. Fiber Optic Splice Enclosures

2.4.4. Copper Cables

2.4.5. Copper Cable Terminations

2.4.6. Copper Cable Splice Enclosures

2.4.7. Backboards

2.4.8. Maintenance Holes

2.4.8.1 2.4.8.2 2.4.8.3

2.4.9. Maintenance Hole Grounding:

2.4.9.1 2.4.9.2

2.4.10 Main Distribution Manholes:

2.4.11. Sub-Distribution Maintenance Holes:

2.4.12. Pull Box:

2.4.12.1 2.4.12.2 2.4.12.3 2.4.12.4

2.4.13. Concrete Encasement:

2.4.14. Duct Placement:

2.4.14.1 Four Inch Duct Fill:

2.4.14.2 Rerouting of Existing Ducts:

2.4.15. Pull String/Rope/Tape:

2.4.16. Plugs:

2.4.17. Duct/Acoustical Sealants:

2.4.18. Duct Tie-downs:

2.4.19. Conduit Spacers:

2.4.19.1 2.4.19.2

2.4.20. Joints and Connectors

2.4.21. Bends and Sweeps

2.4.22. Bends and Sweeps Definitions:

2.4.22.1: 90-degree bend:

2.4.22.2: Kick:

2.4.22.3. Offset:

2.4.22.4. 90-degree sweep:

2.4.22.5. Back-to-back 90-degree bend:

2.4.23. Section Lengths

2.4.24. Minimum Duct Bank Sizing:

2.4.24.1. Minimum sizing for new duct banks

2.4.24.2 2.4.24.3 2.4.24.4

2.4.24.5. Entrance ducts:

2.4.24.6. Entrance conduits in minor buildings

2.4.24.7

2.24.25. Depth of Cover

2.24.25. Trench Width

2.4.27. Split Duct

2.4.28. Existing Ducts

2.4.29. Warning Tape

2.4.30. Marking/Warning Tape

2.4.31. Trace-Safe (or Equivalent)

2.4.32. Tracer Wire

2.4.33. Marker Poles

2.5 DUCT/CONDUIT MANDRELLING REQUIREMENTS

2.5.1. Mandrel inspections:

2.5.2. New ducts in main and subsidiary duct runs:

2.5.3

2.5.4. Duct Cleaning:

CHAPTER 3

DELIVERABLES

3.1. FACTORY REEL TEST/INSPECTION

3.2. PRE- INSTALLATION TESTS

3.3. COPPER TESTING

3.4. FIBER TESTING

3.4.1 VERIFICATION TESTS:

3.4.1.1. COPPER TESTING:

3.4.1.2. VERIFICATION ACCEPTANCE:

3.5. AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

3.6. SHAPE FILES

3.7. TEST AND ACCEPTANCE DOCUMENTATION (AFTO 747)

3.8. PROJECTS, DESIGNS, USACE, SABER REQUIREMENT SUPPORT TIMELINES:

3.8.1. Task Timelines: Once accepted by production work center(s)

CHAPTER 4

PARTS AND MATERIALS REGISTER

4.1. DATA JACK:

4.2. BLANK INSERTS:

4.3. SURFACE MOUNT RACEWAY SYSTEM:

4.4. RISER CAT 6:

4.5. PLENUM CAT 6:

4.6. INTRA-BUILDING DISTRIBUTION CABLES:

4.7. 25-PAIR – 3600-PAIR:

4.8. SPLICE ENCLOSURE:

4.9. BUILDING STATION TERMINAL BLOCKS (110-TYPE):

4.10. BUILDING ENTRANCE TERMINAL BLOCKS (110-TYPE):

4.11. CAT 6 CONNECTOR BLOCK 24/48 PORT (PATCH PANEL):

4.12. STRAIN RELIEF REQUIREMENTS:

4.13. FIBER OPTIC CABLING FOR INSIDE STRUCTURE INSTALLATION:

4.14. FIBER-OPTIC CONNECTORS:

4.15. FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR – LC, SM:

4.16. FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR - LC, MM:

4.17. FIBER OPTIC PATCH PANEL:

4.18. FIBER OPTIC CORE CABLES:

4.19. MICROCORE® FIBER SINGLE-MODE CABLE (OR EQUIVALENT):

4.20. MAINTENANCE-HOLES:

4.20.1. MAIN DISTRIBUTION MH SYSTEM:

4.20.2. SUB-DISTRIBUTION MH SYSTEMS:

4.21. UNDERGROUND PLANT CONDUIT HDPE:

4.22. UNDERGROUND PLANT CONDUIT SCHEDULE 40/80:

CHAPTER 5

EMERGENCY REPAIR PROCEDURES

(UNLESS SPECIFIED IN CONTRACT)

5.1. ISP/OSP TELECOMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE COPPER/FIBER REPAIR GUIDELINES: .. 28

5.2. TEMPORARY REPAIR ACTIONS:

5.3. PERMANENT REPAIR ACTIONS:

5.3.1. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW):

CHAPTER 6

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONTRACTOR(S) QUALIFICATIONS

6.1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS:

DRAWING SPECIFICATIONS

ATTACHMENT A

A.1. CABLE ROUTE

A.2. BUTTERFLY

A.3. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) DATA

A.4. GPS_MANHOLE

A.4.1. Definition A.4.2. Geometry type A.4.3 Attributes:

A.5 COMM PATH SEGMENT

A.5.1. Definition A.5.2 Geometry type:

A.5.3. Attributes:

A.6. PEDESTAL

A.6.1 Definition:

A.6.2. Geometry type:

A.6.3. Attributes:

A.7. MARKER POLE

A.7.1. Definition:

A.7.2. Geometry type:

A.7.3. Attributes:

A.9. MARKER BALL

A.8.1. Definition:

A.8.2. Geometry type:

A.8.3. Attributes:

A.9. SPLICE

A.9.1. Definition:

A.9.2. Geometry type:

A.9.3. Attributes:

ATTACHMENT B

LABELING SPECIFICATIONS

B.1. LABELING SPECIFICATIONS

ATTACHMENT C

FIBER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

C.1. FIBER DESIGN NOTES

C.1.1 C.1.1.1 C.1.2

C.1.3 C.1.4

ATTACHMENT D

RACK ELEVATION STANDARDS FOR NIPR/SIPR/DATA/VOIP

D.1. FLOOR MOUNT LOCKABLE ENCLOSURE

D.2. WALL MOUNT LOCKABLE VERTICAL ENCLOSURE

D.3. WALL MOUNT LOCKABLE HORIZONTAL ENCLOSURE

ATTACHMENT E

CABLE MANAGEMENT ACCESSORIES

E.1. CABLE MANAGEMENT (FLOOR MOUNTED CABINETS):

E.2. OTHER ACCESSORIES:

ATTACHMENT F

SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

F.1. PHYSICAL SECURITY

ATTACHMENT G

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

Purpose and Intent.

The guidance in this document will be followed by all base agencies and their contractors to plan, design, review, and evaluate telecommunications cabling and distribution systems. The document contains standards for pre-wiring new construction and renovations under Military Construction Program (MCP), Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER) projects by identifying minimum essential factors to be considered when telecommunications pre-wiring support is addressed.

The purpose of the Communication Base Design Guide is to provide design criteria for planning telecommunications cabling and distribution systems in building construction and renovation efforts. All pre-wiring must comply with UFC 3-580-01 and the Communication Base Design Guide. Compliance with UFC 3-580-1 and the Communication Base Design Guide will improve maintenance by establishing a standard for communications systems facility. Department of Defense (DOD) publications direct the use of commercial standards whenever they meet DOD needs. The commercial standards referenced in UFC 3-580-01 shall be followed along with Communication Base Design Guide.

Revisions to Communication Base Design Guide will be prepared and distributed by the 355 Communications Squadron Plans and Resources (CS/SCX) when USAF communications standards, higher headquarters guidance, or other contributing agency standards warrant changes. Additionally, the 355 CS recognizes the inherent need to maintain close interaction with the Base Civil Engineer on all project issues and we invite comments or recommendations for changes to Communication Base Design Guide.

Chapter 2

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following design criteria provides additional/special requirements and guidance for Davis-Monthan AFB. These specific requirements are to be implemented by means of all applicable publications and documents referenced within this guide: (Any conflicting guidance, refer to most stringent for applicability).

2.1. Land Mobile Radio (LMR)

2.1.1. Land Mobile Radio Equipment: For new construction and renovation of existing buildings, coordinate with 355 CS/SCXP, Projects and Requirements work center regarding the installation, relocation or removal of any land mobile radio equipment and air-to-ground radio equipment. A Project Manager will provide guidance on the purchase and installation of new equipment, removal and disposition of installed equipment and removal and re-installation of equipment being moved.

2.1.1.2 LMR Software Version: For planning purposes, the Davis-Monthan LMR infrastructure is currently version 7.14, to be upgraded to version 7.18 in late 2019. All Davis-Monthan LMR equipment is tied to the Air Force Space Command LMR zone core at Peterson AFB, CO. All changes to the LMR infrastructure will require coordination with AF Space Command and Motorola, as required.

2.1.1.3 Equipment Compatibility: All subscriber equipment intended to operate on the Davis-Monthan LMR infrastructure will be compatible and interoperable with the Motorola system. Subscriber equipment will have the required feature set and capabilities required to operate on the Davis-Monthan system. Subscriber programming will be completed by the 355 CS.

2.2. Telecommunication Spaces

2.2.1. Floor Mount Equipment Cabinet: All 72" or taller cabinet enclosures shall be 4-post with all necessary cable management accessories to blend seamlessly into existing or new fixed ladder rack assemblies.

All 4-post cabinet enclosures shall be outfitted with all necessary cable management accessories in accordance with attachment (E) to support copper and fiber cabling installation internal to the cabinet.

All 4-post cabinet enclosures shall follow the rack elevation layout in attachment (D) to comply with 355 CS rack elevation standards. All 4-post cabinet enclosures shall be lockable with unique lock cylinders and keys only accessible by 355 CS technicians in accordance with attachment (F). All 4-post cabinet enclosures must be Tripp Lite series 45U SmartRack Shallow-Depth Rack Enclosure model SR45UBSD or equivalent. All 4-post cabinet enclosures shall be reviewed by 355 CS to ensure the proper cabinet satisfies customer and 355 CS requirements. Dedicated circuits with electrical receptacles depicted in the rack elevations shall be supplied by onsite contractor and shall be placed in accordance with attachment (D). Exact electrical receptacles shall be identified in all iterations of the design drawings based on customer requirements and any future changes. Each cabinet enclosure shall require 1-foot blue UTP factory made CAT 6 copper patch cables to route from each TP PP to its corresponding network switch. All copper patch panels shall follow rack elevation depiction in accordance with attachment (D). Any cabinet requiring fiber patch cables more than 6-foot fiber patch cords to access switches shall require horizontal cable management accessories. All electronic network equipment to provide LAN connectivity for NIPR and SIPR shall be specified by 355 CS and funded by the contractor or the occupying governmental customer. All Surge Arrestors shall always be 1U higher than the top mounted UPS. In narrow or crowded telecommunication rooms, equipment cabinets shall be floor-mounted adjacent to a wall but shall provide a minimum 36 inches of space both in front of and behind the cabinet and behind any installed equipment. A minimum side clearance of 24 inches shall be provided on end cabinets. Provide 100 percent spare cabinet capacity based on the amount of cabinet capacity utilized by the patch panels provided. Spare cabinets shall be provided for the mounting of Government-purchased/installed LAN equipment, if required. Only 355 CS network equipment shall reside within the confines of 355 CS lockable enclosures in accordance with attachment (F). Wall-mounted cabinets may be utilized in small buildings or smaller areas not conducive for floor mount cabinet enclosures.

2.2.2. Wall Mount Equipment Cabinet: All wall-mount lockable enclosures shall be Tripp Lite series

SmartRack 6U Low-Profile Vertical-Mount model SRWF6U36 for tight spaces and Tripp Lite series SmartRack 18U UPS-Depth Wall-Mountmodel SRW18USDPG for full installs, or equivalents that meet at minimum 25” of depth to accommodate size of networking equipment, mounted to fire rate backboard and grounded back to the main power service panel. All wall-mount lockable enclosures shall follow elevation layout IAW Attachment D to comply with Davis-Monthan rack elevation standards.

All walls mount lockable enclosures horizontal or vertical mount enclosures shall be reviewed by 355 CS to ensure the proper cabinet satisfies customer and 355 CS requirements. Dedicated circuits with electrical receptacles depicted in the rack elevation shall be supplied by onsite contractor and shall be placed in accordance with rack elevation drawings in Attachment D. Exact electrical receptacles shall be identified in all iterations of the design drawings based on customer requirements and any future changes. Each wall mount lockable enclosure shall require 1-foot blue UTP factory made CAT 6 copper patch cables to route from each TP PP to its corresponding network switch.

2.2.3. Information Processing System (IPS) Container: A SIPR switch not located in a vault, approved open storage area (AKA: secure room), or in a SCIF must be secured in an approved IPS container. All IPS containers shall follow elevation layout IAW Attachment D to comply with Davis-Monthan rack elevation standards. All IPS containers shall be Hamilton Class 5 Single Door Model 23-36-19 or equal based on customer requirements. All IPS containers shall be specified by 355 CS/SCXS to ensure the proper container is being specified based on customer requirements. Dedicated circuits with electrical receptacles depicted in the rack elevation shall be supplied by onsite contractor and shall be placed in the nearest wall next to the IPS container. Exact electrical receptacles shall be identified in all iterations of the design drawings based on customer requirements and any future changes. Each IPS container shall require 1-foot red STP factory made CAT 6 copper patch cables to route from each TP PP to its corresponding network switch.

2.2.4. Network Switches: All network switches providing LAN connectivity for NIPR and SIPR shall be specified by 355 CS and funded by the occupying customer.

2.2.5. Temporary Network Switches: Temporary switches shall meet all aspects of this design guide. The need for a temporary switch shall be assessed every six months.

2.2.6. Voice Networking Services: All voice networking services will be provided utilizing Voice over Internet

Protocol (VoIP). All VoIP devices and equipment to provide voice service shall be specified by 355CS and funded by the occupying customer.

2.2.7. IDS Services: All IDS services will be coordinated through the 355 SFS prior to request for installation.

Advantor will engineer a solution depending on building location and Fiber availability. Any variation to a copper solution will have to be approved through 355 CS. Customer may be required to purchase IDS Network Switches and/or Media Converters. Customer will be responsible for having a Plenum cable (CAT 5E or CAT 6) or Fiber jumper installed in conduit from the IDS panel to the nearest communications room. 355 CS personnel will terminate the cable/fiber in the Communications room and establish the path to the BDOC for connection.

2.2.8. Copper Patch Panels: Modular patch panels shall consist of a metal panel that accepts all Panduit Mini-

Com® Modules (or equivalent) to mix and match media types in the same panel. Patch panels shall accept all modules for UTP and ScTP applications and shall mount to standard 19" racks. A 1RU cable management panel shall be installed between all equipment and patch panels as necessary. Service loops are not allowed for CAT 6 cabling; slack (10+- feet) shall be stored above the accessible ceiling in its natural lay within a cable tray or ladder rack pathway.

2.2.9. Fiber Optic Distribution Panels: Shall be populated for maximum density utilizing LC type connectors.

Optical fiber splicing shall use fusion splices with factory produced pigtails for all backbone and premise cabling with a 5-foot service loop on both ends, Anerobic terminations may also be utilized. strain relief included in each panel in both the Main Telecommunications Room (MTR) and Telecommunication Room (TR) locations.

2.2.10. Distribution Pathway: All pathways shall be installed IAW all applicable industry standards. Cable tray shall consist of a ladder type or welded wire cable tray with flat solid bottom or plenum rated tray insert in the telecommunication spaces to provide distribution between the plywood backboard, equipment racks, backbone conduits, and the distribution cable tray.

NOTE: Hook and loop straps shall be used to secure/bundle both fiber/copper cables within cable trays, ladders and racks throughout pathway. The hook and loop straps should be evenly spaced (4-feet on center) throughout the dressed length end-to-end. Hook and loop straps should be used to prevent a change in the physical geometry of the cable that typically results from use of nylon tie wraps. See Figure:

2.2.11. Grounding and Bonding: All grounding and bonding shall be installed IAW all applicable industry standards. All network equipment cabinets/racks or lockable enclosures shall be grounded in accordance with the ANSI/TIA-J-STD-607 grounding standard.

2.2.12. Buss bars: shall be permanently fastened to the wall by means of wall anchors utilizing stainless steel hardware with a flat head bolt. All bonded conductor or grounds attached to the buss bar shall be mounted with 2-hole compression lug utilizing stainless steel Cap bolt #1/4-20 x 1"L, 1/4" lock washer, 1/4" nut. Torqued to 75-inch pounds. Bonding and grounding conductors shall be tagged within 1-inch of the attached two-hole compression lug with the following information: 1. IF THIS CONNECTOR

OR CABLE IS LOOSE OR MUST BE REMOVED, PLEASE CALL THE BUILDING

TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER 2. Show TO data, Examples: Rack 1, Central Ground, Cable Tray, Cable Ladder...etc. NOTE: The contractor shall be responsible for installing the grounding buss bars as shown within the design/drawings and connecting them to the buildings main electrical service ground. Furthermore, the contractor shall be responsible for all bonding backbones and grounding all backbone conduit and cable trays/pathways to include all racks, protector block terminals, cable ladder tray in communications rooms and spaces. See figure:

2.2.13. Telecommunications Rooms Grounding and Bonding: Contractor shall install telecommunications copper Primary Buss bar (PBB) and conductors suitable for indoor installation in accordance with ANSI/TIA-607. Buss bar(s) and conductor(s) must be made of copper or copper alloys having a minimum of 95% conductivity. Install ground conductor of appropriate sizing (#6 AWG up to #750 kcmil) from the telecommunication room buss bar location to the main building or servicing floor electrical panel in EMT conduit. Conduit shall be identified, tagged or labeled from point-to-point as Telecommunications Bonding Conductor (TBC). Connections of the TBC and the Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB) shall utilize UL listed compression two-hole lugs or two-hole irreversible crimp connector. If two or more TBB are used in a multistory facility the TBB shall be bonded together with a Grounding Equalizer (GE) between telecommunication spaces. The GE shall be, as a minimum, the same size as the largest TBB. The following items shall be attached to the PBB…cable tray, cable ladder, racks, cabinets, metal conduits and PETs.

2.2.14. Work Area Outlets: All recessed gang boxes and service mount deep device boxes shall be a minimum of 3.5 inches depth. All face plates shall be 4 port minimum. Panduit Mini-Com® Classic series (or equivalent) single gang downward sloped faceplate that accepts four modular jacks, off white color. Contractor shall provide fiber and copper cable slack for maintenance within the horizontal cabling system configuration as follows in Telecommunications room cable ladder - UTP/ScTP 10-feet and SM/MM 10-feet, Work area outlet - UTP/ScTP 1-foot and SM/MM 3.5-Feet above ceiling. Do not put slack or service loops in communications cabinets or racks.

2.2.15 Cable Specifications: All premise wiring supporting NIPR/VoIP/POTS work area outlets shall be white/blue in color (Example: Category 6 UTP Plenum). For non-secure areas. NOTE: Unless otherwise specific to support users’ classification.

All cable subsystems labels shall use a permanent identifier that can be easily traced using methods in Attachment B and ANSI/TIA 606 for other system labeling requirements as described below.

2.2.16. Existing legacy CAT 3, 5, multi-Mode Fiber OM1/OM2: cabling shall not be reutilized, moved or re-terminated for design planning or renovation. i.e. modular and cubical furniture. Ensure the Designer of Record (DOR) and Customers are aware of cost/detail requirements prior to Planning, Programming and Budgeting. All Legacy (CAT 3, 5) / (OM2 to OM3) cabling shall be brought to current of award industry standards/code during renovations, MILCONs, SABER projects or facility upgrades.

2.2.17. Abandoned ISP Cables: The accessible portion of all ISP abandoned communications cables shall be removed after cut-over and before final inspection. Where cables are identified for future use with a tag, the tag shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved.

2.2.18. Labeling Standards: Label all ISP/OSP telecommunications infrastructure IAW ANSI/TIA 606.

Cable tags shall be polyethylene. Handwritten labeling is unacceptable. Stenciled lettering for cable and termination hardware shall be provided using thermal ink transfer process. Labels printed from label makers are acceptable.

Use the examples in Attachment B to assist with labeling the cable subsystem one (patch panel to equipment outlet) outlets, and patch panels. From left to right the label reads, Telecomm space feeding outlet. Row letter (if there's one row then it's not needed) rack number. Patch panel elevation letter. Port number on patch panel in sequential order.

a. 355 CS prefers using a period between information to save space.

b. 355 CS prefers using elevation letter over RU's because older racks aren't marked. (Request deviation approval from 355 CS/SCOI)

c. A "/" is authorized between port numbers if all the previous information is the same in the outlet labeling window. i.e. 129.A1.B.47/48.

d. Special designator should be placed before port number for anything other than NIPR systems. i.e.

DREN, CENTRIX, SIPR

e. Each cable, conduit, sleeve and pathway within the ISP shall be labeled showing TO & from information.

f. All labels shall meet requirements for legibility, defacement, and adhesion, specified in UL 969.

g. All outlet jacks, connectors, patch panels, and block hardware shall have a label.

h. All labels must match design and permanent record as-built documentation.

Example: RM # 129. Row# A /Rack# 1. PP# B. Port# 44

129. A1. B. 44

2.2.18.1 - Outside Plant Labeling:

a. Include Cable type

b. Cable pair/strand count

c. From-to locations

d. Pair count utilized/assigned

Example:

(Specific Fiber Cable) – XX Strands Origin – End Point X-XX Strands

NOTE: All ISP/OSP requirements stated shall be used unless otherwise specified and approved during design by maintaining organization. ISP/OSP terminations shall be installed IAW all applicable local standards, industry standards and/or manufacturer specifications with the more stringent applying.

2.2.19. Voice Communications: Work area outlets shall be installed in all telecommunication rooms, break rooms, mechanical rooms, and entryways that are secured vestibules to support phone installation for safety, courtesy, and convenience purposes. Each MTR and TR shall have one wall-outlet installed at or near the entry door for emergency or voice communications.

2.2.20. Wi-Fi: All Commercial Wi-Fi Requests must meet AFI justifications and must be triaged through the

Wing Cybersecurity Office.

2.3. Classified Systems (SIPRNET, DRSN).

2.3.1. Classified requirements: may vary and will be taken on a case-by-case basis. Customer units must identify classified DATA and telephone requirements to 355 CS/SCX during preliminary design planning. Due to the specific nature of the security and COMSEC requirements for these systems, it is difficult to address these requirements in generalized terms. 355 CS/SCXS (Wing Cybersecurity Office) is the OPR for assistance with classified requirements.

2.3.2. SECRET and UNCLASSIFIED copper wire lines

2.3.2.1 Lines are required to be separated by 5 centimeters. When lines run parallel for 30 meters or more, increase separation to 15 centimeters. Fiber optic cables do not have a separation requirement.

2.3.2.2. SECRET and UNCLASSIFIED wire lines cannot be run through the same common distribution facility unless evaluated by WCO to confirm compliance with AFSSI 7702. (different channels meeting spacing req)

2.3.2.3. SECRET wire lines (non-fiber) are required to be shielded Twisted Pair and be the color RED.

Other Classified wire lines will be identified by the networks ISSM before install.

2.3.1. CAA

2.3.1.1. If a CAA is not controlled 24/7 or if a CAA is controlled 24/7 but does not have true floor-to-ceiling walls all SECRET wire lines (fiber and otherwise) must be exposed to viewing and not run above a false ceiling or below a raised floor unless the hidden area they traverse is alarmed. Panduit, or other distribution facilities, may be used to protect SECRET signal lines from damage or to achieve neatness and orderliness if they are transparent and begin and end within the same CAA.

2.3.1.2. If a CAA is controlled 24/7 and has true floor-to-ceiling walls, SECRET lines may run beneath raised flooring or above a false ceiling. These lines must be inspected for tampering twice a year. If uncleared personnel will access the space regularly (housekeeping and other individuals without clearances), then follow the guidance in paragraph 2.3.5.

2.3.1.3. Make sure all SECRET lines remain within the CAA or are secured cryptographically (TACLANE) before leaving the CAA.

2.3.2. Line Demarcation: Mark all SECRET lines with a 1-inch-wide strip of red tape at intervals of approximately 1-1/2 meters. Do not mark SECRET lines less than 2 meters long unless they penetrate a wall, ceiling, or floor.

2.3.3. PDS: No new Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) are approved to be installed on DMAFB.

2.3.4. NICs: All workstations should be purchased with the correct fiber NIC already installed. (1 ft Patch cable-media converter)

2.3.5. Webcams: All classified areas must buy systems with no Webcam, Microphone and no wireless NIC installed to comply with DOD CIO standards and AFSSI 7702.

2.3.6. Fiber run: Dedicated fiber run from comm closet to TACLANE (LC connector), minimum 1gb speed

2.3.7. TACLANE

2.3.7.1 connected to STP CAT 6 wall port

2.3.7.2 The connection from the TACLANE to the classified switch should match with the option selected above

2.3.15. TACLANE must be separated from all other equipment by a minimum of 5 centimeters

2.3.8. Minimum SIPR Requirements: The Wing Cybersecurity Office will have jurisdiction over individual SIPR Requests, considering operational requirements. All new SIPR requests should be triaged for approval.

2.3.9. Unclassified cable colors: Unclassified cables can be black, blue, or green

2.3.10. Minimum Rack separation: Network devices must only be housed with like classification systems.

Racks/housings must be separated by a minimum of .5 meters

2.3.11. Network devices managed by entities other than 355 CS: Must be stored in their own racks and have access limited to only those certified to administer these systems.

2.4 OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)

*SEE ATTACHMENT C: FIBER DESIGN NOTES

2.4.1. Fiber Optic Cables (FOCA): All OSP cables installed 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. A minimum 24 strand single-mode fiber shall be installed to support core service for all fiber optic installations. FOCA shall be installed from point to point to maximum extent possible. Avoid all unnecessary splicing to prevent excess attenuation and reflection. Fiber and copper cabling shall not be installed within the same duct system, pathway or mesh/inner ducts at any point, unless approved by

355 CS.

2.4.2. Fiber Optic Distribution Panels (FODP) for OSP termination. Shall be populated for maximum density utilizing LC type connectors. All new FODP’s installed in an Information Transfer Building or Main Access Node will be capable of 288 strand terminations regardless of cable size being installed.

All terminations shall be fusion spliced to pre-manufactured cassettes with factory pigtails. Unless otherwise approved by the maintaining organization. No mechanical terminations shall be used to terminate OSP FOCA.

2.4.3. Fiber Optic Splice Enclosures. All fiber optic OSP underground splices shall be encased in a dome type enclosure with a 25-foot service loop for the main cable and 25-foot for each cable serviced by the splice case. Provide an additional 25-foot for racking of cables and splice case. Additionally, every other maintenance hole starting from the entrance MH shall have a 25- foot service loop installed. (Ex.

Preformed Line Product Coyote Dome Fiber Optic Splice Closure or equivalent). Direct buried fiber splices shall NOT be allowed for any permanent or temporary communications requirements or fix actions.

2.4.4. Copper Cables. OSP copper core cables shall be PE-89 OSP Telephone Cable with an expanded polyethylene (Foam Skin) and external layer of solid, high-density polyethylene. Fiber and copper cabling shall not be installed within the same duct system, pathway or mesh/inner ducts at any point, unless approved by 355 CS. Copper design intra-building and cross-connects terminals from the Point-of-Present (POP) or DMARC campus backbone for house cabling terminals shall utilize CAT 5e or

CAT 6 plenum rated UTP for connection/terminations. CAT 3 and CAT 5 cabling solution are not acceptable.

2.4.5. Copper Cable Terminations. OSP copper cable shall be terminated on a Protected Entrance Terminal

(PET) 110 type/710 splice connectors or 388 central office connectors with primary protector blocks equipped with 5-pin solid state or gas protector module accessories installed.

2.4.6. Copper Cable Splice Enclosures. All copper cable OSP underground splices shall be encased in an appropriate size and type enclosure and installed IAW manufacturer installation guidelines (Ex.

Preformed Line Armadillo Stainless Steel Splice Enclosure or equivalent). For Copper OSP no service loop/slack shall be allowed at the terminal or within MH. Direct buried cables shall be spliced above ground only in a buried distribution terminal or cabinet for ease of maintenance. Note: Fiber and Copper splices shall be installed in Pre-cast concrete maintenance handholes to accommodate the splice case(s) and required splicing service and racking loops/materials.

NOTE: Some splice enclosures may require re-enterable encapsulation compound and shall be determined by the maintaining organization.

2.4.7. Backboards. Fire rated Backboards shall be provided on a minimum of two adjacent walls in the telecommunication spaces. (Backboards) Provide void-free, interior grade A-C plywood 3/4 inch thick 4’ by 8’ feet. Backboards shall be fire rated by manufacturing process. Fire Stamp shall be clearly visible. Paint applied over fire retardant backboard shall be UL 723 fire retardant paint. Provide label including paint manufacturer, date painted, UL listing and name of Installer. When painted, paint label and Fire Stamp shall be clearly visible. Backboards shall be permanently fastened to the wall by means of wall anchors utilizing stainless steel hardware with a flat head bolt. Finished installation shall be flush. Drywall screws or any other screw types are not acceptable.

2.4.8. Maintenance Holes. All Maintenance Holes (MH) shall be pre-cast reinforced concrete, multi-directional type with cast-in single or multiple plastic terminators to accept the conduits. Thin concrete knockout sections may be provided for terminating multiple-bore conduits. New MHs shall be placed to support the locations of junction points, offsets, load points, and curvature in the duct line. The contractor shall form and install a 1-foot-wide x 8-inch-deep concrete perimeter around new maintenance holes being installed. The contractor shall ensure the appropriate MHs number is permanently stenciled by the application of paint, on the inside top interior within the first 12 inches with a number designated by the 355 CS appropriate personnel. All new ducts shall be permanently stenciled by the application of paint on the wall above each duct back and in each building/maintenance hole indicating the connecting building/maintenance hole at the other end of the duct (for example, “To MH-200”). All MHs shall be installed IAW all applicable industry standards.

2.4.8.1. All MHs shall be equipped with corrosion-resistant pulling irons and cable racks that are grounded and a sump for drainage.

2.4.8.2. All MHs shall be installed on a leveled, crushed, washed, gravel base of sufficient depth, a minimum thickness of 6 inches under the entire structure and extending past foundation or all outer edges by 3 inches or more, to allow for drainage and stability. In cantonment areas that have or will potentially have multiple cables, they shall not be spaced more than 600’ apart using the ground plane view. In sparsely populated areas (i.e. range test area) containing only fiber cables, they may be spaced up to 800’ apart using the ground plane view, providing spacing does not exceed the manufactures recommended pulling tension for the cables being installed.

MHs shall be placed closer together to accommodate distribution designs when needed. Placed

IAW ASTM C891-11 and all other applicable industry and local standards. Accessories shall be designed and provided for use IAW RUS Bulletin 1751F-643, and RUS Bulletin 1753F-151 to support the weight of the cable(s) and splice case(s).

NOTE: Precast polymer concrete or combination of polymers supporting communications cyber infrastructure shall not be utilized on Davis-Monthan AFB.

2.4.8.3. New construction shall have a maintenance hole installed within 50-foot of facility telecommunication entrance, MTR or demarcation point. Furthermore, existing or new conduit feeding a MH or located beyond 50-foot and servicing an Information Transfer Building or Critical Edge Building shall be concrete encased. Additionally, a concrete cap is required when infrastructure backbone cables enter the facility within 40-foot of each other to truly support backbone diversity and protection.

2.4.9. Maintenance Hole Grounding: MH shall be grounded in accordance with RUS 1751F-802 and NEC, Article 25, the resistance for OSP grounding shall be nominally 25 ohms. All new MHs installed shall include ground rods and bonding ribbon. The surface mounted bonding ribbon may only be omitted when the following conditions apply:

2.4.9.1 MHs are designed and constructed with an integral ground system with all ironwork bonded together.

2.4.9.2. MHs are identified as containing an integral ground system with a manufacturer’s label.

2.4.10 Main Distribution Manholes: The preferred main distribution manholes system interior size is 8 ft. (length) x 10 ft. (width) x 6 ft. (height) and shall have a load rating of HS-20 for heavy vehicular traffic. (Other sizes may be used only with 355 CS pre-approval.)

2.4.11. Sub-Distribution Maintenance Holes: Other size approved for sub-distribution systems depending on location and project design are pre-cast reinforced concrete interior size 4 ft.

(width) x 4 ft. (length) x 4 ft. (height) and shall have a load rating of HS-20 for heavy vehicular

2.4.12. Pull Box: Other size approved for sub-distribution systems depending on location and project design are pre-cast reinforced concrete interior size 2 ft. (width) x 3 ft. (length) x 2 ft.

(height) (Other sizes may be used only with 355 CS pre-approval.) Maintenance holes shall be equipped with all accessories to provide complete system:

2.4.12.1. Torsion assisted rectangular diamond plate covers

2.4.12.2. Self-latching stainless steel slam locks

2.4.12.3. 1/8” raised letters stating “COMMUNICATIONS”

2.4.12.4. Cable racks, a sump pan insert, and a grounding/bonding system

2.4.13. Concrete Encasement: In new construction, the duct system shall be concrete encased in all main cantonment areas. At a minimum, the duct system shall be encased under all traffic areas;

where any bend/sweep exceeds 10 degrees in any direction; in any stream/drainage area subject to washing out; and in major construction zones. Concrete encasement of the ducts for a “core path” shall be required where no alternate paths are present. Concrete encased duct, galvanized RSC, pipe casings, or HDPE duct placed by horizontal directional drilling (HDD) shall also be placed under all paved road surfaces and certain heavy traffic non-surfaced roads as documented in the design package. Concrete forms shall be utilized when encasing ducts into a maintenance hole to limit blockage of empty duct knockouts or windows in the maintenance hole. The encasement/pipe shall be extended a minimum of 6 feet beyond the roadbed for all road crossings. The installer shall use only one brand of Portland cement that conforms to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) C 150. The concrete shall be a wet type of mix and shall be placed in such a manner as to ensure the concrete surrounds all ducts and that no air or voids are trapped in the mix. (A dry bag of ready-mix type cement that has not been mixed with water but has been dumped in the trench is not acceptable.) Prior to pouring any concrete over the duct, the installer shall obtain the signature of the on-site U.S. Government 355 CS/QAR representative to signify the acceptability of the duct placement and spacing. Concrete used to encase conduits shall be a minimum compressive strength of 20,700 kPa (3,000 PSI).

2.4.14. Duct Placement: New ducts shall be swept down and installed in the lowest available duct positions within the lowest available duct window in the MH. Additional ducts required in the future shall be placed on top of the existing ducts. Duct placement shall not prevent placement of future ducts in the upper duct positions. Conduits shall terminate in bell ends or duct terminators at the point of entrance into the MHs and buildings. Main conduits entering poured-in-place or precast MHs shall be in the lower portion of the end wall and centered between end walls. Conduits entering side walls shall be located a minimum of 4 inches from the end walls that are located farthest from the central office or serving node. Clearances of 12 inches should be maintained between main conduit formations and the roofs or floors of MHs. Unless the construction drawings indicate otherwise, wall recesses shall be provided at conduit entrances.

Subsidiary conduits entering MHs shall be located to provide clearances of 4 inches from roofs and adjacent walls.

2.4.14.1 Four Inch Duct Fill: A minimum of two 4 inch or larger conduit/duct installed in any given duct bank/system shall be populated with three each, three inches, three cell geotextile for maximum cable placement. (Other sizes/options may be used only with 355 CS pre-approval.) When installing conduits near other ducts or electrical, installers shall provide a minimum concrete separation of 3 inches or dirt separation of 12 inches.

When installing conduits/ducts parallel to pipes consisting of gas, water and oil we will provide separation of 6 and 12 inches respectively. Other direct buried or underground utilities systems shall not be installed above or over-the-top any communications cables as settling may cause fiber micro-bends and copper kinks causing performance issues.

2.4.14.2 Rerouting of Existing Ducts: Existing ducts shall be joined to new MHs (pre- cast or cast-in-place) by rerouting the designated ducts from the demolished or abandoned MH to the new MH. Rerouting shall begin a sufficient distance from the old MH, at least 30 feet, to allow for standard bending radius and pulling tension. Continuity of operations on the affected cables shall be maintained during the duct rerouting actions.

2.4.15. Pull String/Rope/Tape: A pull string, pull rope, or pull tape rated at not less than 600- lbs.

(2700-newtons (N)) tensile strength shall be installed in each new individual conduit, duct, and/or sub-duct. A minimum of 5 feet shall be provided at each end of the conduit. The string/rope/tape shall be coiled and secured to the closest manhole rack or pulling eye in such a manner as to prevent it from being accidentally pulled back into the duct.

2.4.16. Plugs: All ducts, sub-ducts, HDPE roll pipes and, inner ducts, whether main or subsidiary runs, shall be plugged using universal duct plugs or removable putty sealants in all MHs, hand holes, and building entrances. Foam sealant is not acceptable in a building. Outdoor-rated ducts (sub-ducts, etc.) entering a building will be fire-stopped IAW the National Electrical Code, local codes, and per manufacturer’s instructions.

2.4.17. Duct/Acoustical Sealants: The area between the entrance conduits and the penetrated floors and/or walls of a building or MH shall be sealed to be waterproof or shall be fire-stopped as appropriate. Use of hydraulic cement between the duct and wall is acceptable for waterproofing the duct entry point.

2.4.18. Duct Tie-downs: Duct systems to be concrete-encased shall be tied down to minimize, if not eliminate, movement of the duct system during the placement of concrete. All sections of conduit systems to be concrete-encased shall be tied down using an industry- recognized method such as metal rods (four stakes) and metal strapping (for securing the duct system). The metal strapping shall be wrapped completely around the conduit structure and securely attached to the metal rods. The metal rods shall be a minimum of ¼-inch thick. Rods will be driven into the ground a minimum depth of 12 inches depending on soil density. For example, clay would require the minimum depth, whereas sandy soil shall be at an increased depth. The ducts shall be tied down every 10 feet or closer

2.4.19. Conduit Spacers: Spacers shall be installed at minimum of one spacer every 5 feet on center. The duct shall not be damaged, cracked, or crushed prior to or during installation:

2.4.19.1. Ensure the integrity of the orientation of the duct bank between MHs. Do not allow the ducts to twist or tangle between MHs.

2.4.19.2. Ducts that are classified as stub-outs shall be plugged inside the MH or building;

tagged, identifying them as stub-outs; and capped on the far end to prevent soil and water from entering the duct. A locator ball shall be placed at the stub-out end location to facilitate future locating of the stub-out.

2.4.20. Joints and Connectors. Ducts shall be joined using manufacturer specific requirements and industry standard such as RUS/ANSI/TIA, to ensure complete end-to-end watertight system and connections. Joints shall not be damaged when pulled past the joint. Joints between dissimilar types of ducts (PVC, HDPE, galvanized steel pipe (GSP), EB, DB, etc.) shall use the appropriate connectors designed for the purpose of providing a seal between the ducts and preventing damage to cables pulled through these joints. All joint surfaces shall be prepared IAW the manufacturer’s instructions, and, at a minimum, the mating surfaces shall be wiped clean before they are joined. Locating marker balls shall be placed at all HDPE splice points or duct system repairs.

2.4.21. Bends and Sweeps. Accomplish changes in the direction of runs exceeding a total of 10 degrees, either vertically or horizontally, by long sweeping bends having a minimum radius of 20 feet.

Long sweeps may be made up of one or more curved or straight sections and/or combinations thereof. Bends made manually shall not reduce the internal diameter of the conduit. There shall be no more than the equivalent of two 90-degree bends (180 degrees total) between pull points, including offsets and kicks with a curvature radius of less than 10 feet. Back-to-back 90-degree bends shall not be utilized.

2.4.22. Bends and Sweeps Definitions:

2.4.22.1: 90-degree bend: Any radius bends in a piece of pipe that changes the direction of the pipe by 90 degrees.

2.4.22.2: Kick: A bend in a piece of pipe, usually less than 45 degrees, made to change the direction of the pipe.

2.4.22.3. Offset: Two bends usually having the same degree of bend, made to avoid an obstruction blocking the run of the pipe.

2.4.22.4. 90-degree sweep: A bend that exceeds the manufacturer’s standard size 90-degree bend (e.g., 24…