Orange_County_ISS_Infrastructure_Standards_and_Specifications.pdf

Orange County Information Systems and Services

INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE

ORANGE COUNTY INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS: DESIGN GUIDE

RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2024

Table of Contents for Division 27- Communications:

Design Guide

1.0 Introduction

1.1 The Telecommunication Room Construction Guidelines

1.2 The Telecommunications Room General Sizing Guideline

1.3 Service Providers Site Requirements (e.g., AT&T, Lumen, Spectrum, and Verizon)

1.4 Telecommunications Outside Plant (OSP) Pathway

1.5 Underground OSP Conduit Construction

1.6 Maintenance Holes (MH) and Pull Boxes (PB)

1.7 Telecommunications Grounding and Bonding Systems

1.8 Structured Cabling System (SCS)

1.9 Fire stopping and Sealing Conduits / Cable Trays

1.10 Cable Trays and Communications Systems Raceways

1.11 Conduit and Back-Box Specifications for Interior Horizontal Cabling Wall Outlets

1.12 Interior Communication Conduits for Copper and Fiber Optic Backbone Systems

1.13 Fiber Optic Network Infrastructure Requirements

1.14 Fiber Optic Riser/ Backbone Testing Requirements

1.15 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Horizontal Voice / Data Cable Testing …. 19

1.16 Network Hardware / Wireless Access Point (WAP)

1.17 Codes and Standards

1.18 Permitting and Inspections

1.19 As-built Documentation

1.20 Structured cable system (SCS) acceptance

1.21 Final Inspection Acceptance

1.22 Service and Maintenance

1.23 Structured Cabling Systems (SCS) Manufactures Warranty

1.24 Siemon Certification Required

1.25 Pre-approved Products List For The Orange County Information Systems and Services (ISS) …………………………………………………………………………..….. 24

PRE-APPROVED ORANGE COUNTY ISS PRODUCTS LIST

1.26 Exterior Mounted Security Cameras and Entrance Gate Card Readers .. 34

1.26 Telecommunications Grounding and Bonding examples

Continued.

1.0 Introduction

This document's objective is to provide the architects and other design teams with a general recommendation that will help them plan the structured cabling systems (SCS) for Orange County Information Systems and Services (ISS). The Scope of Work includes the inside plant (ISP), structured cabling systems (SCS), outside plant (OSP), communication room design for new building construction, and or renovations of existing Orange County Government facilities. This document serves as a general recommendation from Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) and is not intended as a project specifications document, it does not supersede current or future industry cabling infrastructure standards.

Communications technologies are essential in designing all new construction and renovation projects. The design team must adhere to current ANSI/TIA/EIA and BICSI standards and installation guidelines.

Whether dealing with voice, data, fiber optics, or other technologies, it's crucial to involve experienced professionals in designing these complex systems.

A structured cabling system (SCS) is vital for Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) to effectively distribute and receive telecommunications and network data between the Orange County Information Systems and Services (ISS) and other county and state agencies. To enhance network performance and functionality while reducing labor and material costs, a set of general recommendations for telecommunications, network, and infrastructure has been provided for professional design teams and selected installation teams.

It is the responsibility of the General Contractor (GC) and the Orange County Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Construction Manager to ensure that any selected low-voltage contractor meets all Siemon Certified Installer requirements. The requirements include, but are not limited to:

• The selected communications contractor shall be a Siemon certified installer.

• All cabling and components shall meet the Siemon end-to-end warranty.

• The selected communications contractor shall upload documentation and test results to the Siemon warranty portal at the completion of every project.

• IMPORTANT: A kick-off meeting shall be scheduled with the General Contractor (GC), Electrical Contractor (EC), Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), selected low-voltage vendor, and Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) network infrastructure representative to address any questions, cabling pathways, Orange County BCC approved material lists, and to exchange contact information.

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1.1 The Telecommunication Room Construction Guidelines

[ANSI/TIA-569-E and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

1. A Telecommunication Room (TR) should be rectangular whenever possible, with no obstructions or protrusions (such as beams or columns) that reduce the usable square footage within the room.

2. All communications rooms are environmentally controlled twenty-four (24) hours a day and seven (7) days a week. These systems must automatically restore to their original temperature settings after a power failure.

3. The temperature in a telecommunications room (TR) shall be maintained in the range of 68°F to 77°F. Temperatures within the telecommunications room (TR) shall not exceed 82°F at any time.

4. Telecommunications Room (TR) doors are preferred to swing outwards to save space in the (TR).

5. Provide Wall Plywood Sheeting in an adequate number of 4 ft. by 8 ft., ¾ in. thick Grade A-C, certified/stamped fire-retardant backboards. Each fire-rated backboard must be painted with two coats of white fire-retardant paint to cover all four walls of the telecommunications room (TR). Fire-retardant stamps must remain visible after painting. Sheets should be securely mounted to the walls in an 8-foot vertical length and a horizontal width of 4 feet or less. The bottom of each sheet must be positioned six inches (6") above the finished floor (A.F.F.).

6. Dedicated clean power receptacles must be installed behind equipment racks at 80 inches above the finished floor (A.F.F.), unless otherwise specified (U.O.N.). The locations of these receptacles shall be coordinated with the Project Engineer and the representative from Orange County Information Systems and Services.

7. In addition to meeting the power requirements for the Orange County network and telecommunications electronics, quad 20-AMP clean power receptacles must be installed 18 inches above the finished floor (A.F.F.), unless otherwise specified (U.O.N.). A minimum of one outlet shall be provided per wall within each telecommunications room (TR).

8. Telecommunication rooms (TR) are preferred not to have any exterior windows.

9. The standard is a NEMA L14-30-R 30A for the Liebert UPS 6000 Series and a 20-amp outlet for the Liebert UPS 2000 Series. Consult with the Orange County BCC network technician to determine the power requirements for each network rack.

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1.2 The Telecommunications Room General Sizing Guideline

[ANSI/TIA-569-E and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

1. The size of the Telecommunication Room (TR) is determined by the area it will serve and the range of equipment to be installed. The TR must offer adequate space for all electronic equipment and cables, including environmental control equipment, power distribution/conditioners, door access controllers, fire or security systems, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Special attention should be given to space requirements. The Project Engineer shall coordinate with the Orange County BCC Information Systems and Services (OCISS) representative regarding the sizing of the Telecommunication Room (TR).

2. General Telecommunications Room Sizing:

a. If the Gross Square Footage (GSF) is between 1,000 and 10,000 sq. ft., the IDF shall be 12 ft. long by 9 ft. wide.

b. If the GSF is between 10,000 and 17,000 sq. ft., the IDF shall be 14 ft. long by 9 ft. wide.

c. If the GSF exceeds 17,000 sq. ft., the IDF shall be 17 ft. long by 10 ft. wide.

3. The sizes of the Telecommunication Rooms (TR) listed above are minimum requirements and provide a solid starting point for the programming phase of a project.

4. The recommended size of the Equipment Room (ER), also known as the

Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF), depends on the size of the serving area. BICSI recommends the following: if the serving area is 5,000 square feet or less, the telecommunications room should be 10 by 8 feet; if it is greater than 8,000 square feet, the room should be at least 10 by 11 feet. [ANSI/TIA-596-E and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

1.3 Service Providers Site Requirements (e.g., AT&T, Lumen, Spectrum, and Verizon)

1. Wall Plywood Sheeting: Provide enough 4 ft. by 8 ft., ¾ in. thick Grade A-C certified and stamped fire-retardant backboards, painted with two coats of white fire-retardant paint. Fire-retardant stamps must remain visible after painting. Securely mount the sheets to the walls in an 8-foot vertical length and horizontal width of 4-foot or less. The bottom of each sheet should be six inches (6") above the finished floor (A.F.F.).

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2. Electrical Outlet: Install a 110V, 5-15R, 15 Amp 3-prong electrical outlet (interior). A dedicated outlet is recommended. The circuit must accommodate a maximum of 95 Watts. The use of extension cords is not permitted.

3. Ground Wire: Install a new #6 ground wire bonded to an MGN or UFER ground, terminated to a grounding bus bar.

4. Conduit Installation: Install 4" rigid conduit from the property line to the minimum point of entry as identified by the Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) Service Provider Representative. Note: The conduit must incorporate MAXCELL Edge 3-cell fabric inner duct (Part Number MXED86383) with a minimum 3-foot sweeping radius. There should be no right angles and no more than three 90-degree turns without a pull box.

For paths longer than 300 feet or with two or more 90-degree turns, a pull box is required. The minimum dimensions for an in-ground pull box are 17" x 30" x 24" deep, or 12" x 12" x 6" deep for other applications.

5. Pull Tape: Pull tape in conduit must be capable of supporting a minimum of 200 lbs.

pulling weight and must include footage markers.

1.4 Telecommunications Outside Plant (OSP) Pathway

[ANSI/TIA-758-B, BICSI OSPDRM 5th Edition, and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

1. Outside plant pathways must be designed according to the BICSI Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM) or the most recent edition.

2. Intercom and fire alarm cabling should not be installed in the same conduit as voice copper backbone or riser infrastructure to avoid electronic interference and crosstalk.

1.5 Underground OSP Conduit Construction

[ANSI/TIA-758-B, ANSI/TIA-569-E, BICSI OSPDM 5th Edition, and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

1. The conduct must be Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Schedule 40 or 80.

2. A solid core #10 AWG copper wire should be installed externally along any conduit run for future locating and tracing.

3. The electrical contractor must install all underground backbone conduits with a minimum of two (2) 4-inch conduits, each containing three (3) MAXCELL EDGE fabric inner ducts. These should include pre-installed 1250 lb pull tape with footage markers and be pre-lubed for reduced friction during installation.

4. The quantity and size of underground entrance conduits are based on the building size. A minimum of two (2) 4-inch conduits is required for all underground communications. All backbone conduits must contain MAXCELL fabric inner duct with three (3) MAXCELL three-cell inner ducts installed in each 4-inch conduit.

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5. All unused entrance conduits must be capped or plugged with expandable duct plugs, such as Jack Moon conduit duct plugs or an equivalent, inside the building to prevent rodents, water, or gases from entering.

6. The conduit entering from below grade should extend 4 inches above the finished floor (A.F.F.) in the Equipment Room (ER) or Telecommunications Room (TR).

Conduit entering from ceiling height should terminate 4 inches below the finished ceiling.

7. All metallic conduits and sleeves must be reamed, bushings added, and/or capped when installed.

8. The minimum trench depth should allow for 24 inches of cover from the top of the conduit to the final grade. Warning tape with metallic tracings must be placed at least 18 inches above the underground conduit/duct structure and direct-buried cable to reduce the risk of accidental digging. Both ends of the metallic warning tape should remain accessible after installation.

9. There should be no more than two (2) 90-degree bends (180 degrees total) between pull points, including offsets and kicks. Back-to-back 90-degree bends should be avoided, and all bends must be long sweeping bends.

10. The minimum recommended separation between telecommunications conduit systems and foreign structures, as required by the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2009 edition, must be consistently maintained to ensure personnel safety and the protection of telecommunications equipment.

11. All intercom and fire alarm cables must be installed in separate conduit and pull box systems. Intercom and fire alarm cables cannot be installed in the same communication conduits as copper voice backbone or fiber optic cables to protect against interference and crosstalk.

1.6 Maintenance Holes (MH) and Pull Boxes (PB)

[ANSI/TIA-758-B, BICSI TDMM 14th Edition, and BICSI OSPDM 5th Edition]

1. The maximum distance allowed between buildings and maintenance holes/pull boxes (MH/PBs) or between two MH/PBs is 600 feet.

2. No more than two (2) 90-degree bends are permitted in the conduit between

MH/PBs.

3. Maintenance holes and pull boxes must be constructed to support a minimum of AASHTO H20-44 full traffic loading.

4. All maintenance hole and pull box covers must be rated for heavy and constant vehicular traffic, regardless of their location.

5. Yellow reflective safety bollards should be considered for fiber optic backbone maintenance holes at critical Orange County sites.

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6. All hardware in maintenance holes and pull boxes must be galvanized.

7. Pulling eyes should be a minimum of 7/8 inches in diameter and located at opposite ends of each conduit entrance.

8. All covers must be clearly marked for easy identification (Communications or Fiber Optics).

9. All pull boxes (PB) must be equipped with slip-resistant covers, height adjustment brackets, torsion assist openings, guard bars, and hex head bolts. Pull boxes should not be placed in the main conduit route between two maintenance holes.

10. Maintenance holes and pull boxes should be strategically located in the conduit system to allow easy cable pulling and protect the backbone infrastructure cables from excessive tension.

11. Conduits installed between MH/PBs, and between MH/PBs and buildings, should be sloped per ANSI/TIA-758-B to ensure proper water drainage.

12. All conduits entering the Telecommunications Rooms (TR) or Equipment Rooms (ER) must be plugged with expandable duct plugs, such as Jack Moon duct plugs or an equivalent, to prevent rodents, water, or gases from entering the building.

13. Maintenance holes and pull boxes must have conduits sealed with duct seal material to prevent the entry of water and gases.

1.7 Telecommunications Grounding and Bonding Systems

[ANSI/TIA/EIA-607-D AND BICSI TDMM 14th EDITION]

Telecommunications grounding and bonding systems must be installed to support the telecommunications and network infrastructure, as specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-607, Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications as follows:

1. All grounding wire must be at least #6 stranded, green-jacketed cable. Ground wires should be run directly to the main ground without any loops. They should be installed as straight as possible.

2. In buildings with more than one communication room, a grounding backbone is required between each telecommunications Ground Bus Bar, following ANSI/TIA/EIA-607-D standards.

3. Each section of ladder rack and equipment rack must be grounded using a minimum

#6 stranded, green-jacketed ground cable.

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4. The Telecommunications Main Grounding Bus Bar (TMGB) must connect directly to the building’s main electrical entrance facility Primary Bonding Bus Bar (PBB).

5. The Telecommunication Ground Bus Bars (TGBs) must be placed in the building's Equipment Rooms, referred to as Intermediate Distribution Frames (ER/IDF), and connected to the Telecommunications Main Grounding Bus Bar (TMGB) located in the Telecommunications Room, also known as the Main Distribution Frame

(TR/MDF).

6. Any use of armored fiber optic cable within Orange County BCC buildings requires that the shield be bonded to the Primary Bonding Bus Bar (PBB) or Secondary Bonding Bus Bar (SBB).

1.8 Structured Cabling System (SCS)

[ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, ANSI/TIA-568.1-D, ANSI/TIA-568.0-D and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

The Telecommunications/Network spaces and pathways must adhere to the Telecommunications Industry Association's (TIA) definition of a Structured Cabling System (SCS). This includes outside plant (OSP) copper and fiber backbone infrastructure, copper and fiber optic riser infrastructure, and work area outlet (WAO) horizontal cabling.

1. All members of the low-voltage communications contractor involved in the SCS installation must be certified by the manufacturer and have completed all necessary training.

2. The low-voltage contractor bidding on the specified communication systems must be certified by the connectivity manufacturer (Siemon) to install, service, and warranty the specified Siemon products before bidding and throughout the project.

3. IMPORTANT: Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) requires a kickoff meeting with the General Contractor (GC), Electrical Contractor (EC), Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) project manager, and the selected low-voltage communications contractor before installing the structured cabling systems. This meeting will facilitate the exchange of contact information, review the Structured Cabling Systems pathways, verify that the Electrical Contractor (EC) has installed firewall sleeves and wall penetrations in the correct locations, and ensure that the selected low-voltage contractor is familiar with the approved materials list for the Orange County Information Systems and Services.

4. For new construction and renovation projects, Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) prefers the use of above-ceiling cable tray raceways over J-hooks in corridors. Cable trays should be used when cable bundles exceed 25 cables in a pathway, particularly in the main pathways entering MDF or IDF locations.

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5. Voice/Data cabling should be Cat 6 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), 24 AWG, 4-pair, and green in color.

6. Terminations for Cat 6 cable must use the T-568B pinout standard.

7. A grounded bus bar must be provided in all communication rooms, connected to a dedicated ground. The Telecommunications Main Grounding Bus Bar (TMGB) should be directly linked to the building’s main electrical entrance facility's Primary Bonding Bus Bar (PBB).

8. All ladder racks, structured cabling system racks, and network and telecommunications equipment racks must be grounded to the Telecommunications Main Grounding Bus Bar (TMGB) in the Telecommunications Room (TR) and all Equipment Rooms (ER).

9. Copper and fiber optic cables will connect the Telecommunications Room (TR) to all

Equipment Rooms (ER).

10. Lightning protection is required for all copper backbone connections between the primary building and remote buildings. This lightning protection system must be grounded to the TMGB, and the contractor must adhere to ANSI/TIA/EIA-607-B grounding and bonding standards.

11. A tie copper cable must connect the 110 blocks on the fire-rated backboard to a network rack, which should be punched down on either a 24-port or 48-port patch panel located at the top of the rack, below the fiber optic Light Interface Unit (LIU) panel.

12. All voice/data cables in the structured cabling system must terminate on a minimum of a Cat 6 patch panel for a plug-and-play solution.

13. Fill ratios for all conduits and sleeves must comply with TIA/EIA standards.

14. Fiber optic cables not in conduit must be indoor armored fiber optic cables, as specified in the Orange County Pre-Approved List. All interior armored fiber optic cables must be grounded at both ends, and no armored fiber should be installed in underground conduits (OSP) pathways.

15. The bend radius for structured cable systems must meet TIA and BICSI standards.

16. Plenum-rated cabling is required in all plenum ceiling environments and spaces.

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17. J-hooks must be spaced a maximum of 48 inches apart in the main bundle and 48-60 inches apart in secondary bundles, remaining within 6 inches of all EMT conduit stub-ups.

18. Orange County Information Systems and Services requires above-ceiling cable tray raceways over J-hooks in hallways and main infrastructure pathways for new construction and renovation projects.

19. Cables must not be secured to J-hooks with cable ties or vinyl tape.

20. Cable slack should be provided at workstations to accommodate future system changes.

21. Horizontal cables must not be spliced and should be installed in continuous lengths from origin to destination.

22. If the Orange County BCC building is renovated or rewired, all abandoned cables must be removed in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) once they are no longer in service.

23. Cable raceways must not be filled beyond the NEC maximum fill ratio for the specific raceway type.

24. Horizontal distribution cables should be bundled in groups of no more than 50 cables. Bundles exceeding 50 cables may deform the bottom cables.

25. Any cables that are damaged or exceed recommended installation parameters during installation must be replaced by the contractor before final acceptance at no cost to Orange County BCC.

26. The contractor must maintain a valid contractor’s license as required by the State of Florida.

27. All materials used in Orange County infrastructure projects must be new. Used or refurbished equipment is not allowed. Whenever possible, equipment should be delivered to the site in its original packaging.

28. All cables must be supported by a cable tray, ladder rack, or J-hooks.

29. Service loops must be provided at both ends of the horizontal cables installed. A three-foot service loop should be installed in the ceiling space near workstation outlets, and a ten-foot service loop must be provided in the telecommunications rooms (TR). A representative from Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) will approve the location of the service loops in the Telecommunications Room (TR) and Equipment Room (ER).

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30. All copper and fiber backbone infrastructure must have a 50-foot service loop on both ends. These loops should be stored in communication vaults, under raised flooring, or above the ceiling, but not on top of the ladder rack in the Telecommunications Room (TR) or Equipment Room (ER). A representative from Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) will approve the location of the fiber optic service loop.

31. All cabling installed in the Equipment Rooms (ER) be neatly arranged on cable trays, ladder racks, or within horizontal and vertical cable management systems.

32. Velcro straps should be used in all Telecommunications Rooms (TR) and Equipment Rooms (ER). Tie wraps and electrical tape are not allowed in these spaces.

33. All cables must be terminated behind the patch panel according to the manufacturer’s (Siemon) instructions.

34. All faceplates must be installed straight and plumb in all directions.

35. All labels must be permanent, machine-generated, and produced by a labeling machine. Labels should be made of permanent white polyester material with black lettering. Handwritten labels will not be accepted.

36. All structured cables (horizontal and backbone) must be labeled at both ends, within 6 inches of the termination point. Labels should have an adhesive backing and wrap fully around the cable jacket.

1.9 Fire stopping and Sealing Conduits / Cable Trays

[TIA/EIA-569-E, ISO-IEC 18010 and BISCI TDMM 14th Edition]

1. The low voltage communications contractor is responsible for sealing and fire-stopping all fire penetrations and conduits, both used and unused, in the structured cabling systems (SCS) project.

2. Fire and smoke wall penetrations must be sealed promptly in all active walls to maintain life safety standards.

3. Seal around conduits, sleeves, and other wiring raceways passing through floors, fire-rated walls, or partitions, ensuring compliance with project drawings and local codes.

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1.10 Cable Trays and Communications Systems Raceways

[ANSI/TIA/EIA-607-D, ANSI/TIA- 569- E, ISO-IEC 18010, NEC 770, and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

1. Cable trays must be used where cable bundles exceed 25 cables and as the main pathways entering or exiting the Telecommunications Room (TR) and all Equipment Rooms (ER).

2. Cable trays should be secured overhead at 5-foot intervals using a standard trapeze support system with a ½-inch threaded rod, following manufacturer specifications and applicable Florida Building and Electrical Codes.

3. Grounded and bonded according to ANSI/TIA-607-D. All splices, T-sections, and bends should be bonded together. Cable runways and trays must not be used as equipment grounds.

4. Cable raceways should consist of steel wire baskets, hardline trays, or snake trays suitable for hallways and false ceiling areas.

5. Cable trays are used to support horizontal cabling and may also support riser cables if the tray’s carrying capacity allows.

6. The cable tray should be a minimum of 6 inches wide and 2 inches deep, with a metal divider sectioned off by 4 inches for low-voltage security. A carbon steel, electro-zinc plated wire basket tray system is preferred in corridors. Refer to manufacturer fill charts for proper sizing.

7. Cable trays are secured at 10-foot intervals and within 18 inches of a splice, using wall support or a standard trapeze system with a ½-inch threaded rod, in compliance with manufacturer specifications and Florida Building and Electrical Codes. A single center-mounted steel supporting rod and bottom “T” connector style of support must not be used.

8. Cable trays should be sized to accommodate future installations and building growth. Initial cable fills must not exceed 25% of tray capacity.

9. Cable trays should be installed in accessible ceiling areas only and must transition to at least two 4-inch EMT conduits when routed over fixed, hard, and inaccessible ceiling spaces.

10. Penetrations through firewalls must allow for firestopping around installed cables.

Tray-based mechanical firestop systems should be used when a cable tray penetrates a fire barrier. All fire-stopping installations must be labeled in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606.

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11. Cables installed in cable trays must not be fastened with Velcro, tape, or plastic-type cable ties (tie wraps).

12. Cable tray installations must comply with ANSI/TIA-569-E and applicable addendums.

1.11 Conduit and Back-Box Specifications for Interior Horizontal Cabling Wall Outlets [ANSI/TIA-569-E, ANSI/TIA-607-D, and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

1. All Work Area Outlets (WAOs) must have at least one 1-1/4-inch trade size Electrical

Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit installed from the device box to accessible ceiling space, located within 6 inches of an installed J-hook or cable tray. WAOs shall use a standard 4-inch square by 2-7/8-inch-deep device box with a single-gang mud ring, flush-mounted in the wall.

2. Floor-mounted WAOs must also have a minimum of one 1-1/4-inch EMT conduit running from the device box to accessible ceiling space on the same floor, again within 6 inches of a J-hook or cable tray. Floor boxes must not be looped or daisy-chained together using a single conduit, regardless of size. All floor-mounted boxes must include Gel-filled Cat 6 cabling and transition to Plenum Cat 6 cabling at the accessible ceiling stub-up space.

3. Maximum allowable conduit fill requirements must be followed when designing conduits for all WAOs.

4. The typical mounting height shall be 18 inches Above Finished Floor (AFF) or match the height of new and existing power receptacles, as appropriate.

5. All communication conduits should be installed along the most direct route to minimize cable length and cost.

6. Contain no more than two 90-degree sweeps in any plane, and do not exceed 100 feet in length between pulling points on interior pull boxes.

7. A pull box should not replace a conduit sweep.

8. Conduit must be stubbed up to an accessible ceiling area within 6 inches of a J-hook or cable tray.

9. All communication conduits should be reamed at both ends and fitted with a plastic bushing on each end to prevent damage during cable installation.

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10. Electrical contractors must install a pull string in all conduits with a minimum test rating of 200 lbs.

11. All conduits must be bonded and grounded in accordance with the Florida Electrical Code and ANSI/TIA-607-D, as applicable.

12. The electrical contractor is responsible for installing all communication conduits and must also install a pull line. All unused or spare communication conduits should be sealed with an approved device or substance by the low voltage contractor.

13. Interior conduits and sleeves must be properly sized according to ANSI/TIA-569-E.

1.12 Interior Communication Conduits for Copper and Fiber Optic Backbone Systems [ANSI/TIA-569-E, ANSI-TIA-607-D, and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

1. All conduits must be installed along the most direct route to minimize cable length.

2. Conduits should not have more than two 90-degree sweeps in any direction and must not exceed 100 feet in length between pulling points on interior pull boxes.

3. A pull box cannot replace a conduit sweep.

4. All communication conduits must be reamed at both ends and fitted with a plastic bushing on each end to prevent damage during cable installation.

5. All conduits must be bonded and grounded in accordance with the Florida Electrical

Code and ANSI/TIA-607-D, where applicable.

6. The electrical contractor (EC) is responsible for installing all communication backbone conduits. All unused or spare communication conduits must be sealed with an approved device or substance by the low voltage contractor.

7. The electrical contractor (EC) shall install all interior backbone conduits with

MAXCELL EDGE, using two MAXCELL three-cell fabric inner ducts in each 4-inch conduit between the Telecommunications Room (TR) and all Equipment Rooms (ER), with a minimum of two 4-inch conduits. MAXCELL fabric inner ducts must be equipped with pre-installed 1250 lb pull tape, marked for footage, and pre-lubed for lower friction during cable installation.

8. Fiber optic and telecommunications copper cables must not be installed in the same conduit.

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9. All armored fiber optic cables require bonding of the shield to the Primary Bonding

Bus Bar (PBB) or Secondary Bonding Bus Bar (SBB).

10. All intercom and fire alarm cables must be installed in separate conduits and pull boxes. These cables cannot share conduits with the copper voice backbone or voice riser infrastructure.

11. Interior conduits and/or sleeves must be sized according to ANSI/TIA-569-E.

1.13 Fiber Optic Network Infrastructure Requirements

[ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-140, ANSI/TIA/EIA-604, ANSI, ICEAS-83-596, ANSI/TIA/EIA-598,

ANSI/ICEAS-87-640, ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-7 and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

1. Fiber optic infrastructure for outside plant and riser backbone installations shall be fusion spliced to factory-made Corning LC Ultra PC Polished (UPC) type pigtails from the Telecommunications Room (TR) to all Equipment Rooms (ER). The second option is to install Corning Unicam LC Ultra Polished (UPC) connectors.

2. Single-mode fiber-optic infrastructure, consisting of a minimum of 24 fibers in one jacket (unless otherwise noted), will be installed from the Telecommunications Room (TR) to all Equipment Rooms (ER). The project's electrical engineer shall work with Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) on all fiber optic sizing specifications.

3. All single-mode fiber shall be OS2 8.3/125um loose tube single-mode fiber, Duplex

LC to LC, with high-quality Corning zirconia ferrules for high performance and superior durability, and low mated pair insertion loss with a minimum impact on the fiber-optic signal of <0.35db.

4. Buffer tube fan-out kits must be used per the manufacturer’s requirements.

5. Interior riser fiber-optic infrastructure shall have a 30-foot service loop on both ends prior to terminations at the Telecommunications Room (TR) and all Equipment Rooms (ER). A representative of Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) from Network Services will approve the location of the fiber service loops.

6. Exterior outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure shall have a 50-foot service loop prior to terminations at the Telecommunications Room (TR) and all Equipment Rooms (ER). A representative of Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) Network Services will approve the location of the fiber optic service loop.

This (OSP) fiber optic service loop shall be properly stored and lashed to the Maintenance Hole (MH) and shall not interfere with existing cables and fiber optic or copper splicing enclosures.

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7. The type of riser single-mode fiber shall be UL listed OFNR/OFNP rated and is required for all Orange County BCC buildings.

8. The single-mode riser fiber optic cable shall be from the same manufacturer as the fiber optic termination equipment to ensure fit, function, system compatibility, performance, and manufacturer warranty.

9. Outside plant (OSP) fiber optic cables shall be loose tube dry cables with water-blocking technology, using water-swellable tape for underground installations. The fiber optic infrastructure shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

10. All fiber optic connector tips shall be clean prior to inserting them into mating fiber optic bulkheads. All fiber optic dust caps should be installed on all fiber optic connectors.

11. Any use of armored fiber optic cable inside any Orange County BCC buildings shall require the bonding of that shield to the Primary Bonding Bus bar (PBB) or Secondary Bonding Bus bar (SBB).

12. Unacceptable flaws in the fiber optic terminations will include, but are not limited to, scratches on connector tips, full or partial cracks, bubbles, pits, epoxy residue, dirt, dust, oil, and moisture. Acceptable terminations will show a connector tip that is free of all imperfections in 100% of the core and 80% of the cladding. All unacceptable connectors must be inspected after being replaced.

13. Prior to testing, all cables shall be installed, terminated, labeled, and inspected. The

Contractor shall notify the Orange County Information Systems and Services (ISS) Representative 48 hours in advance and provide a testing schedule. The Orange County Information Systems and Services (ISS) Representative has the right to verify the setup and procedures of testing instruments and to be present during testing certification. The Contractor shall provide calibration certificates for testing equipment to be used prior to the commencement of testing. All testers must have been calibrated by the manufacturer within the last year.

14. The low voltage contractor shall perform testing on all installed structured cabling systems. All documented test results shall be provided to the Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) Representative for review and approval.

The low voltage contractor shall upload all documents.

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15. The contractor must visually inspect all cables, cable reels, and shipping cartons to detect any damage incurred during shipping and transport and notify the Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) Representative.

16. It is recommended to test each reel of single-mode fiber prior to installation. The fiber reel test result shall be saved to the low voltage contractor's tester for future reference.

17. IMPORTANT: The contractor is to test fully completed structured cabling systems only. Piecemealing of test results is not acceptable.

18. Any cable that does not pass all required testing shall be removed, replaced, and retested at the contractor’s expense.

19. Perform all testing as required by the manufacturers in support of the structured cabling systems (SCS).

1.14 Fiber Optic Riser/ Backbone Testing Requirements

[ANSI/TIA-568.3-D, ANSI/TIA-526-7 and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

Field-testing instruments for single-mode fiber optic cabling must meet the ANSI/TIA-526 requirements, using testing methods A and B. Refer to ANSI/TIA-568 for additional test requirements.

Fiber Optic Testing Procedures:

LINK ATTENUATION (POWER METER)

1. All single-mode fiber optic cables shall be tested for link attenuation (e.g., power insertion loss) as referenced ANSI/TIA-568.

2. All strands must be tested bi-directionally at both wavelengths (1310nm and

1550nm) using a power meter/light source that can record and plot data.

3. ANSI/TIA 568 and ANSI/TIA-526 outlines required steps for testing single-mode fiber optic infrastructure.

4. All connectors on both sides of the mating sleeve must be cleaned before testing.

DO NOT USE canned air to clean the connectors or sleeves.

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OPTICAL TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETER (OTDR)

1. All fiber optic cables must be tested bi-directionally at both wavelengths (1310nm and 1550nm) for dB loss and total installed distance using an OTDR.

2. Each strand tested provides a typical OTDR trace and a graphical representation of that trace.

3. Typical OTDR trace shall indicate:

a. The cable length

b. 2-Point dB loss between the A and B test trace cursors.

4. Graphical representation trace shall indicate:

a. Launch connection

b. Connectors

c. Splices

d. Termination points

5. OTDR traces should use the Medium Smooth setting, with readings taken in feet.

6. Cables must be tested with an appropriate pulse width for short cable lengths (single-mode maximum 20 ns/6.6 ft).

7. A fiber scope photograph of the connector end face is required at each end.

8. The Project Technology Designer (Project Electrical Engineer, Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD), and the Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) Representative reserve the right to observe all aspects of the testing process. They also reserve the right to conduct “Proof of Performance” testing, using the contractor’s testing equipment and labor, to randomly retest at least 10% of the fiber optic installation to confirm the accuracy of documented test results.

9. All test results and corrective actions must be documented and submitted in Microsoft Excel or PDF format to the Project Technology Designer (Project Electrical Engineer, RCDD), and the OCISS Representative within five (5) working days of test completion.

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10. Once testing is complete and the Project Electrical Engineer, RCDD, and OCISS

Representative are satisfied that all work meets the low voltage contractor’s requirements, an OCISS representative will notify the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) project manager via email.

Maximum Loss Measurements for Installed Fiber Optic Cables

[ANSI/TIA-568.3-D, TIA-526]

Mated Connector Loss: 0.5 dB per mated pair

Connector Loss: 0.5 dB per connector

Fusion Single-mode

Mechanical

0.06 dB

0.3 dB

Fiber loss: Single-mode

0.4 dB/km @ 1310 nm (Outside Plant Cable)

0.3 dB/km @ 1550 nm (Outside Plant Cable)

0.7 dB/km @ 1310 nm (Inside Plant Cable)

0.7 dB/km @ 1550 nm (Inside Plant Cable)

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1.15 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Horizontal Voice / Data Cable Testing [ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

Perform Permanent Link tests on all UTP horizontal station cables using a Level III or higher tester to ensure full compliance with ANSI/TIA-568, Category 6 specifications. Use Cat 6 test cords from the same manufacturer as the testing equipment and save all test graphs.

Test results must be provided for all conductors of each cable and should meet or exceed the guaranteed performance headroom parameters specified in the Permanent Link Cat 6 test example below.

Permanent Link Testing [ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, ANSI/TIA-526-7, and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

Parameter Category 6

Return Loss (dB)

2 dB

NEXT (dB)

PSNEXT (dB)

Insertion Loss (dB)

2%

ACR (dB)

PSACR (dB)

ACRF (dB)

PSACRF (dB)

Propagation Delay

67% nom.

Delay skew (ns)

45ns/100m

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1.16 Network Hardware / Wireless Access Point (WAP)

[ANSI/TIA-568.0-D, ANSI/TIA-569-E, TSB-162-B, and BICSI TDMM 14th Edition]

For major or minor renovation projects, consult with the Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) wireless team representative to determine the scope of work for the wireless access point (WAP) infrastructure.

• All cabling for the Wireless Access Points must be installed using Cat 6 cabling or higher.

• The standard network hardware for Orange County Information Services includes Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks.

1.17 Codes and Standards

Effective telecommunications and networking require adherence to codes and standards.

To meet the future telecommunications and network connectivity needs of Orange County BCC in a cost-effective way, this document supports ANSI/TIA and IEEE standards.

All codes and standards must follow the latest ratified versions of NEC, NESC, NFPA, ANSI/TIA/EIA Telecommunications Infrastructure Standards, FCC, IEEE, and BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM). These codes and standards should be referenced when designing voice, data, and fiber optic structured cabling systems

(SCS).

A. Codes: (Most recent editions with addenda/TSB, etc.) All materials, installation, and workmanship must comply with the applicable requirements and codes outlined in the following references:

1. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

2. National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008.

3. National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2009.

4. FCC Rules and Regulations.

5. Local, county, state, and federal regulations and codes in effect as of the bid submission date.

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B. Standards: (Most recent editions with addenda/TSB, etc.) All materials, installation, and workmanship must comply with the applicable requirements and standards outlined in the following references:

1. ANSI/TIA-568.0-D (Generic Telecommunications Cabling of Customer

Premises)

2. ANSI/TIA-568.1-D (Commercial Building Telecommunications Infrastructure Standards)

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

4. ANSI/TIA-568.3-D (Optical Fiber Cabling & Components Standards)

5. ANSI/TIA-569-E (Commercial Building Standards Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces)

6. ANSI/TIA-606-B (Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunication Infrastructure)

7. ANSI/TIA-C-607-D (Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications)

8. ANSI/TIA-942-A (Telecommunications Infrastructure Standards) “Data Center”

9. ANSI/ TIA-1005-A (Industrial Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard)

10. ANSI/ICEAS-83-596 (Fiber Optic Premises Distribution Cable)

11. ANSI/TIA/EIA-598 (Color Coding of Optical Fiber Cables)

12. ANSI/ICEAS-87-640 (Fiber Optic Outside Plant Distribution Cable)

13. ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-7 (Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Single- Mode Fiber Plant)

14. ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-140 (Additional Guidelines for Field Testing Length, Loss, and Polarity of Optical Fiber Cabling Systems)

15. ANSI/TIA/EIA-604 (Series) FOCIS Fiber Optic Connector Intermate ability Standard.

16. ANSI/EIA-310-D (Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment)

17. National Electrical Code NEC article 250: Grounding

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18. National Electrical Code NEC article 386: Surface Metal Raceways

19. National Electrical Code NEC article 388: Surface Non-Metallic Raceways

20. National Electrical Code NEC article 800: Communications Circuits

21. National Electrical Code NEC article 770: Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways

22. Underwriter’s Laboratory UL-5A, UL-5, UL-5C

23. Underwriter’s Laboratory UL-1479: Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops

24. International Standards Organization (ISO) International Electro-technical Commission (IEC)ISO/IEC 11801 Information Technology Generic Cabling for Customer Premises.

25. ISO/IEC 18010 Information Technology Pathways and Spaces for Customer Premises Cabling.

26. IEEE 802.3AE Specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet Operations Over Fiber Optics

27. ANSI/TIA-758-B (Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standards)

28. BICSI - Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) - 14th edition.

29. BICSI - Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM) - 5th edition.

30. BICSI – Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual – 6th edition.

31. All products shall be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed, or other nationally recognized testing laboratories acceptable to UCSC listed for the application intended.

C. Where conflicts exist from one code or standard to another, the code or standard which is most stringent will govern.

• IEEE: https://www.ieee.org/

• BICSI Website: https://bicsi.org https://www.ieee.org/ https://bicsi.org/

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• Telecommunications Industry Associations (TIA) Website:

https://tiaonline.org

• Siemon infrastructure products: https://www.siemon.com/

• MaxCell Edge Fabric Innerduct: https://www.maxcell.us/edge.aspx

• Corning Optics Communications: https://www.corning.com/optical-communications/worldwide/en/home/products/fiber-optic-cable.html

• Chatsworth products: https://www.chatsworth.com/en-us/?sourcecall=googleads&insitesid=1454&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3evf3cn19Q IVDWyGCh0 7AQoTEAAYASAAE gK4R_D_BwE

• Electronic Industrial Alliance: https://www.ecianow.org/eia-technical-standards

• National Fire Protection Association codes and standards:

https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and- Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/List-of-Codes-and-Standards

• National Electrical Manufacturers Association: https://www.nema.org/

1.18 Permitting And Inspections

The low-voltage communications contractor must obtain a permit for all new construction and renovation projects. They shall coordinate with the General Contractor (GC) and the Electrical Contractor (EC) during inspections. If the low-voltage contractor fails an inspection, they must inform the Orange County Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) project manager and the Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) project representative.

1.19 As-built Documentation

The contractor shall provide as-built documentation for all communication room locations, including all the structure’s cabling system (SCS) locations of the horizontal distribution system and the copper/fiber optic riser and backbone systems.

https://tiaonline.org/ http://www.siemon.com/ http://www.siemon.com/ http://www.maxcell.us/edge.aspx http://www.maxcell.us/edge.aspx https://www.corning.com/optical-communications/worldwide/en/home/products/fiber-optic-cable.html https://www.corning.com/optical-communications/worldwide/en/home/products/fiber-optic-cable.html https://www.chatsworth.com/en-us/?sourcecall=googleads&insitesid=1454&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3evf3cn19QIVDWyGCh07AQoTEAAYASAAEgK4R_D_BwE https://www.ecianow.org/eia-technical-standards https://www.ecianow.org/eia-technical-standards https://www.ecianow.org/eia-technical-standards https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/List-of-Codes-and-Standards https://www.nema.org/

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1.20 Structured Cable System (SCS) Acceptance

Orange County’s Technical Representatives will conduct periodic inspections during the project. One inspection will occur after cable pulling is complete, before the low voltage contractor closes the ceiling tiles. Orange County will inspect methods of cable routing, support methods, and fire-rated penetration sealing. Another inspection will take place after cable terminations to validate that voice, data, and fiber optic cables are installed and terminated according to TIA/EIA specifications and manufacturer standards. Compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications is required. Open communication between the contractor and the Orange County Information Systems and Services (OCISS) representative is essential for project success.

1.21 Final Inspection Acceptance

Upon completion of the project, Orange County Information Systems and Services will perform a final inspection of the structured cabling systems. The final inspection will validate that all horizontal, copper, and fiber optic backbone infrastructure was installed as defined in the drawings and that the installation meets the aesthetic expectations of Orange County BCC Information Systems and Services.

1.22 Service and Maintenance

1. Warranty notices shall be addressed as soon as possible, but no later than two (2) business days.

2. All warranty work, labor, and materials shall be provided at no expense to the owner during normal working hours.

1.23 Structured Cabling Systems (SCS) Manufactures Warranty

The low voltage communications contractor will furnish a manufacturer Siemon end-to-end warranty for all products and workmanship from the date of acceptance by Information Systems and Services of the Orange County Information Systems and Services.

1.24 Siemon Certification Required

Siemon certified installers are required for all voice and data installations in both Orange County Information Systems and Services

1.25 Pre-approved Products List for The Orange County Information Systems And Services.

See attachment, “pre-approved Orange County Information Systems and Services products list.”

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PRE-APPROVED ORANGE COUNTY INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

PRODUCTS LIST

Horizontal Distribution Infrastructure Voice and Data

Each Siemon Zmax 6A Jack

Part Number: Z6A-80 light ivory Z6A-02 white

2 Each Siemon UltraMax 6 Jack

Part Number: U6-H80NS Light Ivory U6-H02NS White

3 Each Siemon 4-port faceplate

Part Number: MX-FP-S-04-80 Light Ivory MX-FP-S-04-02 White

4 Each Siemon 6-Port Faceplate

Part Number: MX-FP-S-06-80 Light Ivory MX-FP-S-04-02 White

5 Bag Siemon Max Outlet Blank

Part Number: MX-BL-80 Light Ivory MX-BL-02 White

6 Each…