ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY

NETWORK CABLING UPGRADE AND DEMOLITION

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SECTION 27 00 00 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS OVERVIEW

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 OVERVIEW

A. This project is the acquisition and installation of new Cat 6a network cabling to replace existing network cabling.

1. Estimated Footage – 46,500’

2. Estimated Drops: Total - 186

a. Public – 61

b. Wireless Access Points – 12

c. Network – 109

d. Building - 4

B. Installation of new enclosed equipment cabinet to match existing or approved equivalent. Minor relocation of existing equipment cabinet. Provision and installation of additional cabling supports and ladder racking in MDF.

1. Existing equipment cabinet:

a. Manufacturer: NVENT/Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.

b. Part Number: PS1C21810B

C. Scheduled and coordinated demolition of existing cabling back to source. Existing phone equipment (110 blocks, 66 blocks, surface mount boxes...etc.) to be removed and disposed of.

1. Estimated quantity of existing cables to be demolished - 205.

1.2 LOCATIONS

A. Royal Oak Public Library – 222 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067

1.3 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. DRAWINGS, DEMOLITION (TD DRAWINGS) AND NEW WORK (T DRAWINGS) (Attached in Bid System)

B. Section 27 00 00 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS OVERVIEW C. Section 27 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

D. Section 27 05 26 BONDING AND GROUNDING

E. Section 27 05 28 COMMUNICATIONS PATHWAYS

F. Section 27 10 10 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS (SCS)

G. Section 00 40 14 SUPPLEMENTAL D VOLUNTARYT ALTERNATES (Attached in Bid

System)

1.4 SUMMARY

A. Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services for a 100% turn-key system as indicated on the drawings and as specified herein.

B. Provide all labor and materials for existing cable demolition and removal.

C. Provide all labor, materials, and equipment for migration/cutover services.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Informational Submittals B. Manufacturer product data sheets C. Manufacturer product instructions, and installation and operating manuals D. Shop Drawings

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1. Complete set of proposed drawings, identifying locations, types of cabling, number of drops at location, and telecommunications closets.

2. Complete listing of proposed devices, indicating interconnection equipment locations and specifying terminal/connecter termination locations.

1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Warranty Documentation

1. Integrator’s Warranty

2. Manufacturer warranty statements for all system components and applicable equipment.

1.7 RECORD DOCUMENTATION

A. Maintenance Material Submissions:

B. Closeout Submittals

1. As-built drawings showing main cable routes, cable termination points, equipment, deviation notes, and labeling /identification of the same.

2. Certified Test Results

3. Product data sheets

1.8 WORK BY OTHERS

A. Physical connections of new Cat 6a cables into equipment for fire alarm and Sonitrol panel to be done by incumbent respective contractors of Library.

1.9 COORDINATION / DESIGN INTENT

A. The specifications and drawings shall be complimentary and of equal authority and priority.

B. Refer conflicts and differences within the Contract Documents to the PSC prior to submission bids to perform this Work. If any such differences or conflicts are not called to attention of the PSC prior to bid submission, the PSC shall decide which of the conflicting requirements shall govern and the Contractor shall perform the Work at no additional cost to the Owner or its representatives in accordance with said decision.

C. Should the drawings disagree in themselves or with other Contract Documents, the greater quantity of Work or materials shall be furnished and performed. Decision by the PSC shall be final.

D. It is intended that work under this specification shall be design-built in nature.

Integrator shall determine all parts and pieces required to complete a functional system. All requirements listed under substitutions shall still apply.

1.10 PERMITS

A. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with and an understanding of all local codes and contract conditions and shall obtain all permits necessary pertaining to the Work.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting to the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) the electric lock/electronic lock procedure submittal for permitting as required. The Contractor shall only be responsible for lock permitting of electric locks controlled by the Access Control System.

1.11 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section, with not less than five years of documented experience.

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B. Installer/Contractor Qualifications: Company specializing in performing the work of this section and approved by manufacturer(s).

1. The Installer/Contractor shall have a service facility and organization with staffing capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and service for the specified systems with a 150-mile radius of the Project.

2. The Installer/Contractor shall have local in-house engineering and project management capabilities consistent with the requirements of the Work. The

Installer/Contractor shall provide a team managed by a project manager responsible for submittals, installation, scheduling, manpower, testing, record documents, etc.

C. Products Requiring Electrical Connection: Listed and classified by UL as suitable for the purpose specified and indicated. Also comply with NFPA 70, Article 100.

D. All equipment provided by the Contractor shall be new and shall meet or exceed the latest published specifications of the manufacturer in all respects.

E. The Contractor shall provide the latest revision of a specified piece of equipment at the time of bid.

F. For equipment and components that become discontinued between bidding and installation, Integrator shall provide the next comparable model with the minimum functionality listed as the specified product.

1.12 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETING

A. Convene for at least one week before starting work in this section.

1.13 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

A. Deliver all system components to project site in the manufacturer's original packaging.

B. Store all system components under cover and elevated above grade in a climate-controlled area of the project.

C. Handle, store and provide protection for all system components prior to installation in strict accordance with any manufacturer recommendations or requirements.

1.14 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Do not install network cabling system components when environmental conditions are outside of the manufacturer's established limits.

B. Maintain environmental conditions recommended by the manufacturer once network cabling installation has commenced.

1.15 INSTALLATION WARRANTY

A. One-year Integrator installation labor and material warranty

1.16 MANUFACTURER WARRANTY AND SUPPORT

A. Minimum 20-year Product and applications warranty

PART 2 - PRODUCT

2.1 Approved manufacturers:

A. As specified in each individual section.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FINAL ACCEPTANCE

A. Final acceptance and close-out of the contract will be given only after all the following have occurred:

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1. All closeout and administration documentation have been received, reviewed, and approved by Owner’s design professional (PSC).

2. All tests have been conducted, system demonstrated with and accepted by the Owner and review and approval of all test documents by Owner’s design professional (PSC).

3. A physical “punch” inspection has been made by for conformance to the RFP and drawings, quality of workmanship, operation, and identification by the Owner’s design professional (PSC).

B. Acceptance shall not be given until all “punch list” items have been rectified to Owner’s/PSC’s satisfaction, Owner has beneficial use of the system, all training has been conducted to the Owner’s satisfaction and Owner has accepted the system by signature and taken full ownership.

C. All punch list items shall be complete within 10 business days.

D. If deemed by the Owner or PSC that the system is not ready for inspection when the punch list is attempted requiring multiple trips to inspect or confirm completion of certified completed punch-list (certified by Integrator) a fee of $150.00 per hour shall be assessed against and paid by the Integrator’s retainer.

3.2 CLOSEOUT

A. Provide, prior to Final Acceptance, Owner and PSC all system documentation, record drawings and warranty information.

B. Acceptance by Owner

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 27 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

1.1. SUMMARY

A. The successful bidder/Integrator (hereafter referred to as the Integrator) shall supply equipment, materials, labor, and services to provide the following systems including, but not limited to:

1. System(s) as indicated in each Section.

2. Structured Cabling and system wiring.

3. Equipment cabinet and related cable support.

4. Cable support, EMT, sleeves.

5. Testing and test documentation as indicated in each Section.

6. Fire stopping.

7. Extended warranty and manufacturer’s certification of systems, products, and labor.

B. Provide all equipment, materials, labor, whether specifically mentioned or not, which are necessary to complete or perfect all parts of the installation. Ensure that they follow requirements stated or reasonably inferred by the contract documents.

1.2. RELATED SECTIONS

A. DRAWINGS, DEMOLITION (TD DRAWINGS) AND NEW WORK (T DRAWINGS) (Attached in Bid System)

B. Section 27 00 00 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS OVERVIEW C. Section 27 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

D. Section 27 05 26 BONDING AND GROUNDING

E. Section 27 05 28 COMMUNICATIONS PATHWAYS

F. Section 27 10 10 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS (SCS)

G. Section 00 40 14 SUPPLEMENTAL D VOLUNTARYT ALTERNATES (Attached in Bid

System)

1.3. RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions apply to this section.

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B. Also as indicated in each section.

1.4. REFERENCES

A. Local Codes and Standards - all applicable

1. Anywhere Standards conflict with electrical or safety Codes, Integrator shall defer to applicable local codes or ordinances, or default to the most stringent requirements listed by either. Knowledge and execution of applicable codes is the sole responsibility of the Integrator. Any code violations committed at the time of installation shall be remedied at the Integrator’s expense. Integrator is responsible for bringing any perceived conflicts between project documents and referenced Standards or Codes to the attention of the PSC for resolution.

B. Integrators shall adhere to latest ratified editions of the following: this list is not all inclusive:

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

3. Insulated Cables Engineers Association (ICEA)

4. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

5. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

a. National Electric Safety Code (NESC IEEE C2)

6. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Telecommunications Industry

Association (TIA)

a. ANSI/TIA-568- Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

b. ANSI/TIA-568 - Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and

Components

c. ANSI/TIA-569 - Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

d. ANSI/TIA-606 - Administration Standard for Telecommunications

Infrastructure

e. ANSI/TIA-607 - Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding

(Earthing) for Customer Premises

7. ISO/IEC 11801– Information Technology – Generic Cabling for Customer

Premises

8. NFPA 70 -National Electrical Code (NEC)

9. Michigan Electrical Code

10. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS)

11. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

12. Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)

a. Telecommunications Distribution Design Manual (TDMM)

b. Information Technology Systems Installations Methods Manual (ITSIMM)

c. Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM)

C. Federal, state, and local codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances

1. The Integrator shall perform all work according to Federal, State, and local codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the work. Where the requirements of other sections of the specifications are more stringent than applicable codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances, the specifications shall apply.

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D. Others as indicated in each section.

1.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled, meeting the

National Electrical Code, Michigan Electrical Code and/or National Building Code and tested by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application

B. Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces: Comply with TIA-569, the National

Electrical Code and the National Building Code.

C. Grounding: Comply with ANSI/TIA-607, NECA and the Michigan Electrical Code.

D. Underwriter’s laboratory – For each component listing this requirement.

E. Industry Norms and Best Practices

F. Manufacturer Requirements

1.6. GENERAL PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install interior equipment cable until spaces are enclosed and weather-tight, wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and work above ceilings in IT spaces is complete.

B. This Integrator shall examine the conditions under which the system installation is to be performed and notify the Owner's Representative or Design Professional in writing of unsatisfactory conditions. Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to provide a workmanlike installation.

C. Review areas of potential interference and resolve conflicts before proceeding with the work. Coordinate ceiling layout and wall layout and other work that penetrates or is supported throughout the space of the building. All work shall be flush and workmanlike in all finished areas.

1.7. COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of communications equipment with Owner's telecommunications and LAN equipment and service suppliers.

B. Coordinate all work with:

1. Owner for available work hours and site access requirements

a. Work is to be performed after hours.

b. Limited work can be completed during normal working hours if there is no disruption to patrons and it is in nonpublic areas. This work must be coordinated with the PSC and Library.

c. For consideration during scheduling. Library is closed every Sunday, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

2. PSC in conjunction with Library Director and IT department.

a. Critical systems requiring mindful planning for cutover include Fire Alarm

Panel, Sonitrol Alarm, and People Counter.

3. General Construction (if applicable).

C. Record agreements reached in meetings and distributed to other participants.

D. Adjust arrangements and locations of distribution frames, cross -connects, and patch panels in equipment rooms to accommodate and optimize arrangement and space requirements of telephone switch and LAN equipment and as required by project documents.

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E. Demolition of existing cabling system and components.

F. Adjust arrangements and locations of equipment with distribution frames, cross-connects, and patch panels of cable systems of other communications, electronic safety and security, and related systems that share space in the equipment room.

G. Coordinate location of power and telecommunication raceways and receptacles with locations of communications equipment requiring electrical power to operate.

1.8. PERMITS, FEES, and CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL.

A. The Integrator will make application and pay for all required permits.

B. As indicated in each section.

1.9. DEFINITIONS

A. 8P/8C Connector – Commonly referred to as “RJ45”

B. AHJ - Authority Having Jurisdiction

C. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

D. BICSI - Building Industry Consulting Service International

E. CMP - Communications Multipurpose Cable, Plenum

F. dB - Decibel(s)

G. IBDN - Integrated Building Distribution Network

H. IDC - Insulation displacement contact

I. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission

J. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

K. ISO - International Organization for Standardization

L. MHz - Megahertz

M. MPTL - Modular Plug Terminated Link, ANSI/TIA test procedures for field installed modular plugs on UTP cable

N. NEXT Near-end crosstalk

O. NLT – No Later Than

P. PAIR UBL – Pair Resistance Unbalance

Q. P2P UBL – Pair to Pair Resistance Unbalance

R. PSACRF - Power-sum attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio far-end

S. PSAACRF - Power-sum attenuation-to-alien crosstalk ratio far-end

T. PSANEXT - Power-sum alien near-end crosstalk

U. PSNEXT - Power-sum near-end crosstalk

V. SCS - Structure Cabling System

W. TBD – To be determined

X. TIA Telecommunications Industry Association

Y. PSC – Professional Services Contractor (Convergent Technology Partners)

Z. UNO – Unless Notified/Noted Otherwise

AA. UTP – Unshielded Twisted Pair

BB. UL - Underwriters Laboratories

1.10. SUBMITTALS

A. General:

1. As required by individual Sections herein

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Provide cable route diagrams.

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2. Show individual system patch panels.

a. Patch Panel for Public drops.

b. Patch Panel for Building drops.

c. Patch Panel for Network drops.

d. Patch Panel for Wireless Access Points (WAP)

3. Show patch panel numbering for all patch panels.

4. Provide a schedule of materials list with quantities and manufactures indicated for all materials installed in the project.

C. Product Data:

1. Provide manufacturer’s product data specifications sheets indicating products being submitted and any long lead time items.

2. Provide submittals for products with long lead times as soon as possible for ordering the materials.

3. Provide submittals (1) week after receiving notice to proceed and prior to installation of any of the products.

D. Schedule

1. Submit a coordinated schedule no later than (2) weeks after “notice to proceed” to include the following.

a. Preconstruction meeting and walkthrough.

b. Start and duration of system milestones.

c. Punch List.

d. Final Punch List.

e. Completion and Acceptance

E. Cable Test Results Format

1. Provide information for the certified cable testers used, including certification/level of the tester and last calibration date.

2. Test results shall be submitted in electronic format, both as a summary of all tests and individual tests – downloaded directly from tester. If specialized software is required to read results, provide software.

a. Any cables shown as a marginal pass (*) will not be accepted.

F. Cable Test Results

1. Cable Tests (Copper)

a. All UTP terminated on modular 8p/8c jacks shall be tested using the

“Permanent Link Method” as outlined in the ANSI/TIA 568 Standard.

b. All UTP terminated on modular 8p/8c plugs shall be tested using the MPTL for

Modular Terminated Plugs as outlined in the ANSI/TIA 568 Standard.

c. All UTP shall be POE tested, per ANSI/TIA 568 and the Ethernet Alliance standards for:

1) Loop Resistance

2) Pair Resistance Unbalance

3) Pair to Pair resistance Unbalance

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G. Project Record Drawings

1. Submit project record documents at Contract Closeout.

2. The Integrator shall deliver one (1) set of hard copy and one (1) set of electronics as-built drawings per building to the PSC/owner within two (2) calendar weeks of completion of the project. A set of as-built drawings shall be provided to the owner in approved electronic form (i.e., USB) and utilizing software that is acceptable to the owner and PSC. The Integrator shall deliver the digital media to the owner/PSC within two (2) calendar weeks of completion of the project.

a. As-built Drawings must contain.

1) Main Cable Routes

2) Labeling at WAO or end device

3) Cable locations by type

4) Deviations from original design

H. Submit, within two (2) weeks after a notice to proceed, the names and qualifications of those people who will have management and supervisory positions over the employees on the job site. Submit the name of the supervisory person who will be on the job site daily and have responsibility for day-to- day decisions. Submit the name of the Project Manager who will attend meetings and have authority to make decisions for issues and requirements that arise from such meetings.

I. Upon request by the engineer/designer (PSC), the Owner, and/or the Owner’s representative will furnish a list of references with specific information regarding the type of project and involvement in providing other products and/or support equipment used on this project.

J. Where equipment and materials have industry certification, labels, or standards (i.e., NEMA-National Electrical Manufacturer’s Assn.), this equipment shall be labeled as certified or complying with the standards.

K. Material and equipment shall be new, and conform to grade, quality, and standards specified. Equipment and materials of the same type shall be a product of the same manufacturer throughout.

1. All hardware proposed must be the current offering of the manufacturer and receive the highest level of standard support offered by the manufacturer.

2. Factory refurbished hardware which is in "new condition" as well as used, shopworn, prototype, demonstrator models, etc. are not acceptable.

3. The System must consist of standards-based products or components whose performance, reliability, and maintainability can be demonstrated.

1.11. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Submit documentation with the bid listing the names of employees that may be used on this project indicating their experience, level of expertise, and certificates of training.

B. The Integrator’s project manager shall make periodic inspections to assure quality, code, standards, and RFP compliance.

C. Comply with directives from the PSC regarding quality, codes, standards, and RFP compliance

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1.12. WARRANTY

A. Submit at project closeout, a signed and registered manufacturer product warranty and applications assurance. See individual (system) Sections for warranty requirements.

B. All software required to run or view the test data must accompany the application.

C. Copies of as-built drawings must be submitted to the manufacturer via electronic or hard copy. (Drawings must be in AutoCAD, PDF or Visio)

D. Submit a statement, at notice to proceed, of any Integrator warranties in addition to the manufacturer’s stated and supplied warranties. Submit at close-out signed copies of the Integrator provided warranties that are in addition to manufacturer’s stated and supplied warranties.

1.13. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Protect equipment during transit, storage, and handling to prevent damage, theft, soiling, and misalignment. Coordinate with the owner for secure storage of equipment and materials.

1. Storage locations at each site will be determined by the owner at the time of award and kickoff.

B. Do not store equipment where conditions fall outside manufacturer’s recommendations for environmental conditions.

C. Follow manufacturers’ recommended procedures for storage of materials & equipment.

D. Do not install damaged equipment; remove it from site and replace damaged equipment with new equipment.

1.14. USE OF THE SITE

A. The sites are both educational and administrative in nature. Access to the sites shall be at the owner’s direction in matters in which the owner deems it necessary to place restriction.

B. Access to building wherein the work is performed shall be as directed by the owner.

C. The owner will occupy the premises during the entire period of construction for conducting his or her normal business operations. Cooperate with the owner to minimize conflict and to facilitate the owner’s operations.

D. Proceed with the work without interfering with ordinary use and operations of the owner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. MANUFACTURERS

A. Provide products as indicated in individual articles.

B. Where no manufacturer is specified, provide products of manufacturers in compliance with requirements.

C. Provide proof the manufacturer selected has successfully had these same products installed at other facilities and provide references with name, title, address, phone number & e-mail address of each point of contact within each referenced account.

D. Provide proof the manufacturer has 20 years or more of designing, manufacturing and providing fiber optic cables, within the continental United States.

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E. Provide proof the manufacturer is located within the U.S., is incorporated within the

U.S. and that the major products (fiber optic cables, cable assemblies and termination hardware) are manufactured within the U.S.

F. Substitutions: Substitution requests will be considered only if submitted to Owner’s

Representative not less than 7 working days prior to project bid date. Acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution is at Owner’s Representatives’ sole discretion. No exceptions. Requests for substitutions shall be considered not approved unless approval is issued in writing by Owner’s Representative.

G. Rejection: For equipment, cabling, wiring, materials, and all other products indicated or specified as no substitutions or no alternates, Owner does not expect nor desire requests for substitutions and alternate products other than those specified. Owner reserves right for Owner’s Representative to reject proposed substitution requests and submissions of alternates without review or justification.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. PRE-INSTALLATION SITE SURVEY

A. Prior to the start of systems installation, The Integrator will meet at the project site with the owner’s representative and representatives of trades performing related work to coordinate efforts. Review areas of potential interference and resolve conflicts before proceeding with the work. Facilitation with the general contractor

(when applicable) shall be necessary to plan the crucial scheduled completions of the equipment rooms and telecommunications rooms.

B. Examine areas and conditions under which the system is to be installed. Do not proceed with the work until satisfactory conditions have been achieved.

C. Exact location of cable termination shall be field verified with owner at time of installation.

3.2. HANDLING AND PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. The Integrator shall be responsible for safekeeping their and subcontractor’s property, such as equipment and materials, on the job site. The owner assumes no responsibility for protection of above-named property against fire, theft, and environmental conditions.

3.3. CLEANUP

A. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before substantial completion, unless specified otherwise.

1. Existing raceway locations utilized on this project will require provision and installation of miscellaneous parts to clean up incomplete or broken raceway paths bringing pathway up to industry standards and codes.

2. Existing and utilized connections/panels at existing locations used on current project contractors will be required to provide, install, appropriate materials and bring location up to industry standards and codes.

3. Any labeling at existing locations that need to stay in place, are missing or in poor shape shall be replaced to industry standards.

B. All work materials shall be removed at the end of each workday and the work area left in the same condition as found. Upon completion of the work, the Integrator

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3.4. PROTECTION OF OWNER’S FACILITIES

A. Effectively protect the owner’s facilities, equipment, and materials from dust, dirt, and damage during construction.

B. Protect installed products until completion of project

C. Remove protection at completion of work.

D. Should it be found by the engineer that the materials, or any portion thereof, furnished and installed under this contract fail to comply with the specifications and drawings, with respect or regard to the quality, amount of value of materials, appliances, or labor used in the work, it shall be rejected and replaced by the

Integrator, and all work distributed by changes necessitated in consequence of said defects or imperfections shall be made good at the Integrator’s expense.

3.5. INSTALLATION

A. Prior to pulling cable through conduit, mandrel the conduits to remove foreign material before pulling commences.

B. Beginning installation means that the Integrator accepts existing conditions.

C. Integrator shall furnish all required installation tools to facilitate Cable installation without damage to the cable jacket. Such equipment is to include, but not be limited to, sheaves, winches, cable reels, cable reel jackets, duct entrance funnels, pulling tension gauges, and similar devices. All equipment shall be of substantial construction to allow steady progress once pulling has begun. Makeshift devices that may move or wear in a manner to pose a hazard to the cable or employees shall not be used.

D. Cable pulling shall be done in accordance with cable manufacturer’s recommended procedures and ANSI/IEEE C2 standards. Manufacturer’s recommendations shall be a part of the cable submittal. Recommended pulling tensions and minimum bending radii shall not be exceeded. Any cable bent or kinked to a radius less than recommended shall not be installed.

E. During cable pulling operation, an adequate number of workers shall be present to allow cable observation at all points of duct entry and exit as well as to feed cable and operate pulling machinery.

F. Pulling lubricants shall be used to ease pulling tensions. Lubricant shall be of a type that is non- injurious to the cable material used. Lubricant shall not harden or become adhesive with age.

G. Avoid abrasion and other damage to cables during installation.

H. As indicated in individual sections.

3.6. LABELING

A. All labeling shall be in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606 unless otherwise noted by the owner.

B. Mark up floor plans showing Cable routes, segments, Cable type, and marking of cables.

3.7. TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Test procedures must meet manufacturer's standards.

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B. The Integrator shall correct, in a timely manner, any failure to comply with Contract

Documents as reasonably determined by Owner.

C. If final acceptance is significantly delayed because of defective new equipment or because the installation is not in accordance with the Contract Documents, the

Integrator shall pay for all the Owner’s additional time and expenses resulting from the delay and any extensions of Acceptance Testing.

D. As additionally indicated in each Section.

1. The Integrator shall provide written reports of all test data in written form to the owner. At such times the Integrator turns over test data to the PSC.

2. If test results are not satisfactory, the Integrator shall make adjustments, replacements, and changes as necessary and shall then repeat the test or tests that disclosed faulty or defective material, equipment, or installation method, and shall perform additional tests as the PSC deems necessary.

a. Tests related to connected equipment of others shall only be done with the permission and presence of the Integrator involved. The Integrator shall perform only that testing as required to prove the fiber connections and loss are correct.

b. One (1) record copy of all test data shall be submitted to the PSC/engineer for approval. The Integrator shall notify the PSC/engineer at least one week in advance of the test date so that the PSC/engineer may be present.

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SECTION 27 05 26 BONDING & GROUNDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Commercial building grounding and bonding requirements for telecommunication infrastructure.

2. Requirements for bonding and communications cabling, equipment, pathways, spaces, and mounting equipment.

1.2. RELATED SECTIONS:

A. DRAWINGS, DEMOLITION (TD DRAWINGS) AND NEW WORK (T DRAWINGS) (Attached in Bid System)

B. Section 27 00 00 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS OVERVIEW C. Section 27 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

D. Section 27 05 26 BONDING AND GROUNDING

E. Section 27 05 28 COMMUNICATIONS PATHWAYS

F. Section 27 10 10 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS (SCS)

G. Section 00 40 14 SUPPLEMENTAL D VOLUNTARYT ALTERNATES (Attached in Bid

System)

1.3. RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 0 & 1 Specification Sections, apply to this

Section.

1.4. CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

A. The Contractor shall adhere to the latest edition of the following codes, standards, and references. Additionally, the Contractor shall adhere to all other codes, regulation and standards not stated here:

1. As listed in Section 27 05 00

2. As listed in each section

B. ANSI/NFPA-70 National Electrical Code (NEC)

1. As adopted by the State of Michigan

C. ANSI/IEE E 1100 Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Electronic

Equipment

D. ANSI/IEEE C2 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

E. ANSI/TIA-607 Generic Telecommunications Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding for

Customer Premises

F. ANSI/TIA-606 Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications

Infrastructure

G. NECA/BICSI 607 Standard for Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation Methods for Commercial Buildings

H. OSHA Standards and Regulations – all applicable

I. Local Codes and Standards - all applicable

1. Anywhere low-voltage cabling Standards conflict with electrical or safety Codes, Contractor shall defer to NEC and any applicable local codes or ordinances, or

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Contractor’s expense. Contractor is responsible for bringing any perceived conflicts between project documents and referenced Standards or Codes to the attention of the Owner and Owner’s PSC for resolution.

J. Manufacturers’ Recommendations

K. Best Practices and Industry Norms

1.5. SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for equipment racks and cabinets. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories.

B. Shop Drawings: For communications equipment room fittings. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

1.6. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Provide a communications bonding and grounding system as described in this document, documents and drawings specific to that project, and in compliance with the above cited Codes, Standards and Agencies.

B. Bond the following items within the telecommunications grounding system.

1. Metallic raceway systems, including metallic cable trays.

2. Communications equipment enclosures (cabinets) or cross-connect frames.

3. All metal cable conduit.

4. Wall and rack mounted grounding bus bars.

5. Exposed building steel that is within 6 feet of equipment racking systems.

6. All related bonding accessories.

1.7. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Quality Assurance:

1. Grounding to conform to applicable building codes.

2. Cable and equipment to be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.

3. Methods of construction that are not specifically described or indicated in the contract documents to be subject to the control and approval of the OWNER or their official representatives.

4. Equipment and materials specified shall be of the quality and manufacture indicated. The equipment specified is based upon the acceptable manufacturers listed.

5. Where “approved equal” is stated, equipment shall be equivalent in every way to that of the equipment specified and subject to written approval by from the

Owner per the Substitutions Policy listed below.

6. Materials and Methods shall comply in every way with above cited Standards and Codes.

PART 2 - MATERIALS

2.1. GENERAL

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A. Provide products as indicated in individual articles. Where no manufacturer is specified, provide products of manufacturers in compliance with requirements.

B. Materials shall be consistent throughout the building. Where two or more units of the same class of equipment or wiring are required, these units shall be the standard product of a single manufacturer and shall be the same product with the same material, model and manufacturer number.

2.2. PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

A. Components shall be UL or third party certified. Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry and technical society reference standards of the organizations, submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Owner. The certificate shall state that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard.

2.3. APPROVED MANUFACTURERS

A. Panduit

B. Hubbell

C. Belden

2.4. TELECOMMUNICATIONS BONDING BACKBONE (TBB) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS:

A. To be bare or insulated copper, of minimum conductor size #6 AWG and sized at 2 kcmil per linear foot up to a maximum size of 750 kcmil. (For details on TBB sizing see

"Execution" section at end of this document).

B. Where un-insulated, to be identified with green tape at termination location.

C. Labeled in accordance with recommendations set forth in ANSI/TIA-606

Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure.

2.5. Two-hole, Long-barrel Copper Compression Lugs for Grounding Conductors:

A. Meets ANSI/TIA-607 requirements for network systems grounding applications.

B. Tested by Telcordia – meets NEBS Level 3 with AWG conductor.

C. UL Listed and CSA Certified with AWG conductor for use up to 35 KV** and temperature rated 90°C when crimped with specified manufacturers' material, crimping tools and dies.

D. Color-coded barrels marked with specified manufacturers' die index numbers for proper crimp die selection.

E. Have long barrel to maximize number of crimps and provide premium wire pull-out strength and electrical performance.

F. Have "inspection window" over tongue to visually assure full conductor insertion.

G. Be tin-plated to inhibit corrosion.

H. Available with NEMA and BICSI hole-sizes and spacing.

2.6. Code/Flex Conductor H-TAPs:

A. Used as a splice, or to tap smaller (pigtail) conductors into larger continuous conductors.

B. Each HTAP terminates a wide range of conductor sizes and combinations of code and flex conductors Class G, H, I and Locomotive to suit a variety of applications.

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C. Tap grooves are separated from one another, allowing them to function independently so HTAP can be used with single or multiple conductors, providing maximum design and installation flexibility.

D. Color coded and marked with die index numbers for proper crimp die selection.

E. UL Listed and CSA Certified, with wide size range of conductor sizes and rated for applications up to 600 V when crimped with Panduit tools and dies, or with other specified manufacturers' crimping tool and dies.

F. Tin plated to inhibit corrosion.

G. Available with an assortment of clear covers with integrated label fields.

2.7. Code Conductor, Thin Wall, Tin-plated C-TAP (splice):

A. For copper-to-copper splicing or pigtail tap splicing.

B. Wide wire range-taking capability minimizes inventory requirements.

C. Color-coded for proper crimp die selection.

D. Ribbed design provides high strength.

E. Made from high conductivity wrought copper.

F. Tin-plated to inhibit corrosion and oxidation.

G. UL Listed and CSA Certified with AWG conductor to 600 V and temperature rated to

90°C when crimped with Panduit and specified manufacturers' crimping tools and dies.

H. connections.

2.8. IEEE Universal Beam Grounding Clamp:

A. For bonding structural steel (ex: I-beams) into bonding network

B. Universal, fits on a wide range of standard (angled) and wide flange (parallel) structural steel beams.

C. Provide a mounting pad suitable for a two-hole compression lug.

D. Installs quickly and easily with standard 1/4" key hex wrench tooling.

E. UL 467 Listed and CSA 22.2 Certified for grounding and bonding suitable for direct burial in earth or concrete.

F. Comply with vibration tests per MIL-STD-202G (METHOD 201A).

2.9. Split Bolt for Bonding Cable Trays:

A. Made from high strength copper alloy to resist corrosion and provide premium electrical and mechanical performance.

B. Wire range-taking capability minimizes inventory requirements.

C. Nut hex provides correct fit with socket, box, or open-end wrenches resulting in proper torquing of electrical connection.

D. Pressure bar provides secure connection on a full range of conductor combinations used with each connector assuring premium wire pull-out strength.

E. UL Listed and CSA Certified with AWG conductor for use up to 600 V and temperature rated 90°C.

F. Available in tin-plated version for bonding to galvanized wire baskets and Flex Tray.

2.10. Auxiliary Cable Brackets (Conductor Pathway):

A. Used for mounting telecommunications bonding conductors outside of cable tray.

B. Maintain minimum 2" separation between bonding conductors and all other types of cabling per TIA 607-B.

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C. Bonds ladder rack, wire basket sections together without drilling holes or applying other split-bolt clamps.

D. Supports grounding conductors in the telecommunications room, allows separation of grounding conductors from other cables.

E. Holds up to four conductors in sizes up to 750 kcmil.

F. Bonds to all cable trays.

G. Paint piercing teeth provide electrical continuity between cable pathway sections while minimizing debris.

H. Front and back mounting screw options allow easy installation and visual inspection.

I. Can be mounted above or below the cable pathway system for flexibility.

J. Meet requirements ANSI/TIA-607.

2.11. Wall-mount Busbars (TGB and TMGB and labeling):

A. Meet BICSI and ANSI/TIA-607 requirements for network systems grounding applications.

B. Employ BICSI hole spacing to fit 2-hole lugs.

C. Be made of high conductivity copper and tin-plated to inhibit corrosion.

D. Come pre-assembled with brackets and insulators attached for quick installation.

E. Identify bus bars to meet TIA/EIA-606.

2.12. Vertical Grounding Strip Busbars for Racks and Cabinets:

A. Provides clean bond to any rack mounted equipment regardless of whether equipment has an integrated grounding terminal.

B. Bonds up to 45 RU per rack.

C. Comes in EIA Universal mounting hole pattern.

D. Comply with US and International grounding requirements.

E. Comes in threaded rail and cage nut versions.

2.13. Rack Bonding Conductor Kits (RBC):

A. Bonds the rack or cabinet to the telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB or

TMGB).

B. Jumper kits available with both ends factory terminated to provide a bolt-on solution.

C. Jumper kits available with one end factory terminated to attach to the rack or cabinet; free end accommodates unique length requirements.

D. Engineered to comply with US and international grounding requirements.

2.14. Equipment Jumper Kits (Unit Bonding Conductor or "UBC"):

A. Used to ground large, chassis-style rack mounted equipment that has built-in grounding pads or terminals.

B. Bond network equipment to grounding strip or grounding busbar.

C. Jumper kit available with both ends factory terminated to provide a bolt-on solution.

D. Jumper kit available with one end factory terminated to attach to the grounding strip or grounding busbar; free end accommodates unique equipment terminations.

E. Use jumpers with 90° bent lugs, on grounding strip side, for high density grounding requirements up to one ground point per RU.

F. Use jumpers with 45° bent lugs on grounding strip side, for improved cable management.

G. Engineered to comply with US and International grounding requirements.

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2.15. Surge Suppressor Jumper Kit:

A. Bonds power or data line surge suppressor to grounding strip or grounding busbar.

B. Both ends of factory terminated to provide a bolt-on solution.

C. Engineered to comply with US and International grounding requirements.

2.16. Miscellaneous Bonding Accessories:

A. Anti-oxidation Paste (contact aid) For Copper to Copper and Copper to Steel

Connections

B. Anti-oxidation Paste (contact aid) For Aluminum Pad-to-Pad or Thread-to-Thread

Aluminum Connections

C. Green thread-forming bonding screws for bonding smaller equipment on threaded rack rails through the equipment mounting flange.

D. Green bonding cage nuts from bonding smaller equipment on cage nut rails through the equipment mounting flange.

E. Thread forming screws for bonding two-hole lugs to vertical busbars on threaded rack rails.

F. Green paint piercing grounding washers for assuring electrical continuity between painted parts of equipment racks as described in TIA 607-B Standard.

G. Bonding hardware kits (studs) for forming low-resistance bond between the rack or cabinet and painted rack mounted appliances and equipment.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. GENERAL

A. This Specification document describes a generic enterprise communications bonding and grounding system for the construction of a complete and functioning grounding system without prior knowledge of the facilities where it will be used. It is the responsibility of the installation contractor to adapt these general guidelines and principles to the requirements of the actual environments where the systems are to be implemented.

B. System shall provide equipment ground connections (bonds) from the premises entrance facility and outside-plant earthing system to each telecommunication room telecommunication ground busbar, through the racking systems to bond the network equipment.

C. Entire grounding links from equipment to earth should be visually verifiable except where hidden by walls, conduit or pathways.

D. Installing contractors shall label all elements of the communications bonding network according to guidelines defined in ANSI/TIA-607 and ANSI/TIA 606.

E. It is the responsibility of the installer to be knowledgeable of all previously cited

Standards and Codes and to bring to the attention of the Owner any conflicts or discrepancies to achieve a fully functioning, standards-compliant earthing system.

3.2. INSTALLATION

A. Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB):

1. Bonding and grounding conductors may be insulated or un-insulated and shall not decrease in size as the grounding path moves closer to earth.

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2. Connections (bonds) between the telecommunications grounding network and associated electrical panels shall be done by a qualified electrician in accordance with guidelines in TIA 607-B and applicable electrical codes.

3. Bonding Conductors should be continuous and routed in the shortest possible straight-line path, avoiding changes in elevation and sharp bends.

4. TBB conductors shall be protected from mechanical damage and built to minimize splicing. Where splicing is unavoidable, they shall be done using irreversible compression splices (C-TAPS) built to that purpose. See the

"Materials" section of this document for appropriate compression splices.

5. TBB in multi-story buildings with multiple risers (multiple TBBs) shall employ a grounding equalizer (GE) between vertical grounding backbones at the top floor of the building and minimally at every third floor in between to the lowest floor level. The GE shall be no smaller than the largest sized TBB.

6. Routing grounding conductors through ferrous metal conduit should be avoided, but if it is necessary due to building constraints, any grounding conductor running through ferrous conduit longer than 3 feet shall be bonded at the end using appropriately sized HTAP and Conduit grounding clamps as described TIA 607-B using appliances described for that purpose in the

"Materials" section of this document.

7. Conductors used to bond TBB to conduit ends shall be of #6 AWG size or larger.

8. Conductor sizing shall be based upon project specification (drawings and notes) for that installation. These sizes are based on TBB length per TIA 607-B recommendations. Contractor shall bring to the attention of the Owner anywhere TBB project specified sizing appears insufficient per the Table below:

Sizing of the TBB

TBB Length in Linear meters (feet) TBB Size (AWG)

Less than 4 (13) 6

4-6 (14-20) 4

6-8 (21-26) 3

8-10 (27-33) 2

10-13 (34-41) 1

13-16 (42-52) 1/0

16-20 (53-66) 2/0

20-26 (67-84) 3/0

26-32 (85-105) 4/0

32-38 (106-125) 250 kcmil

38-46 (126-150) 300 kcmil

46-53 (151-175) 350 kcmil

53-76 (176-250) 500 kcmil

76-91 (251-300) 600 kcmil

Greater than 91 (301) 750 kcmil

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B. Entrance Facilities and Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar (TMGB):

1. TMGB shall be in the entrance facility, near the electrical panel to which it will be bonded but installed to maintain clearances required by applicable electrical codes.

2. TMGB shall be sized according to the anticipated number of bonded connections needed

3. TMGB shall have tinned surface to restrain oxidation and be cleaned and antioxidant paste applied prior to fastening conductors.

4. Connectors on TBB which attach to TMGB shall be of two-hole, long-barrel compression lugs of the LCC series as specified in the "Materials" section of this document.

5. Building steel within six feet of the communications grounding system should be bonded into the system with appropriate hardware listed in "Materials" section of this document.

6. All cables containing a metallic shield or armor shall have that shield properly bonded into the communications grounding system using the appropriately sized Armored Cable Grounding Kit listed in the "Materials" section of this document.

7. The illustration below depicts for reference the general location and layout of the TMGB and associated grounding elements in a typical entrance facility.

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