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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 27 10 00

BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Campus Distributor (CD)

1.3.2 Building Distributor (BD)

1.3.3 Floor Distributor (FD)

1.3.4 Telecommunications Room (TR)

1.3.5 Entrance Facility (EF) (Telecommunications)

1.3.6 Equipment Room (ER) (Telecommunications)

1.3.7 Open Cable

1.3.8 Open Office

1.3.9 Pathway

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.5 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 SUBMITTALS

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.7.1 Shop Drawings

1.7.1.1 Telecommunications Drawings

1.7.1.2 Telecommunications Space Drawings

1.7.2 Telecommunications Qualifications

1.7.2.1 Telecommunications Contractor

1.7.2.2 Key Personnel

1.7.2.3 Minimum Manufacturer Qualifications

1.7.3 Test Plan

1.7.4 Regulatory Requirements

1.7.5 Standard Products

1.7.5.1 Alternative Qualifications

1.7.5.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

1.8 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.10 WARRANTY

1.11 MAINTENANCE

1.11.1 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

1.11.2 Record Documentation

1.11.3 Spare Parts

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 COMPONENTS

2.2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATHWAY

2.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING

2.3.1 Backbone Cabling

2.3.1.1 Backbone Copper

2.3.1.2 Backbone Optical Fiber

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2.3.1.2.1 Fiber Optic Cable Splices

2.3.1.2.2 Shield Connectors

2.3.2 Horizontal Cabling

2.3.2.1 Horizontal Copper

2.3.3 Work Area Cabling

2.3.3.1 Work Area Copper

2.4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES

2.4.1 Backboards

2.4.2 Equipment Support Frame

2.4.3 Connector Blocks

2.4.4 Cable Guides

2.4.4.1 Cable Management for Equipment Frames

2.4.5 Patch Panels

2.4.5.1 Category 6 Patch Cords

2.4.5.2 Modular to 110 Block Patch Panel

2.4.5.3 Fiber Optic Patch Panel

2.4.6 Optical Fiber Patch Cords

2.4.7 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT ENCLOSURE

2.5 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET/CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES

2.5.1 Outlet/Connector Copper

2.5.2 Jack Body Color Coding

2.5.3 Optical Fiber Adapters(Couplers)

2.5.4 Optical Fiber Connectors

2.5.5 Cover Plates

2.6 GROUNDING AND BONDING PRODUCTS

2.7 FIRESTOPPING MATERIAL

2.8 MANUFACTURER'S NAMEPLATE

2.9 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATES

2.10 TESTS, INSPECTIONS, AND VERIFICATIONS

2.10.1 Factory Reel Tests

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.1.1 Cabling

3.1.1.1 Separation from EMI Sources

3.1.1.2 Open Cable

3.1.1.3 Backbone Cable

3.1.1.4 Horizontal Cabling

3.1.2 Pathway Installations

3.1.3 Pathway Installation in Telecommunications Rooms

3.1.4 Service Entrance Conduit, Underground

3.1.5 Cable Tray Installation

3.1.6 Work Area Outlets

3.1.6.1 Terminations

3.1.6.2 Cover Plates

3.1.6.3 Cables

3.1.6.4 Pull Cords

3.1.7 Telecommunications Space Termination

3.1.7.1 Connector Blocks

3.1.7.2 Patch Panels

3.1.7.3 Equipment Support Frames

3.1.8 Electrical Penetrations

3.1.9 Grounding and Bonding

3.2 LABELING

3.2.1 Labels

3.2.2 Cable

3.2.3 Termination Hardware

3.3 FIELD APPLIED PAINTING

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3.3.1 Painting Backboards

3.4 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATE MOUNTING

3.5 TESTING

3.5.1 Telecommunications Cabling Testing

3.5.1.1 Inspection

3.5.1.2 Verification Tests

3.5.1.3 Performance Tests

3.5.1.4 Final Verification Tests

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SECTION 27 10 00

BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D709 (2017) Standard Specification for Laminated Thermosetting Materials

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (ECIA)

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

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

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

INSULATED CABLE ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION (ICEA)

ICEA S-83-596 (2021) Indoor Optical Cable

ICEA S-90-661 (2021) Category 3 and 5E Individually Unshielded Twisted Pairs, Indoor Cables (With or Without an Overall Shield) for Use in General Purpose and LAN Communications Wiring Systems

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (NECA)

NECA/BICSI 568 (2006) Standard for Installing Building Telecommunications Cabling

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

ANSI/NEMA WC 66 (2019) Performance Standard for Category 6 and Category 7 100 Ohm Shielded and Unshielded Twisted Pairs

NEMA ICS 6 (1993; R 2016) Industrial Control and Systems: Enclosures

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2023) National Electrical Code

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA-455-21 (1988a; R 2012) FOTP-21 - Mating Durability of Fiber Optic Interconnecting Devices

TIA-526-7 (2015a; R 2022) Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-Mode Fiber Cable Plant, Adoption of IEC 61280-4-2 edition 2: Fibre-Optic Communications Subsystem Test Procedures - Part 4-2:

Installed Cable Plant - Single-Mode Attenuation and Optical Return Loss Measurement

TIA-568.0 (2020e) Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises

TIA-568.1 (2020e) Commercial Building Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard

TIA-568.2 (2018d) Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standards

TIA-568.3 (2022e) Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard

TIA-569 (2019e; Add 1 2022) Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

TIA-570 (2012c) Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard

TIA-606 (2021d) Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure

TIA-607 (2019d) Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises

TIA-1152 (2016; R 2021) Requirements for Field Test Instruments and Measurements for Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling

TIA/EIA-598 (2014D; Add 2 2018) Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding

TIA/EIA-604-10 (2002a) FOCIS 10 Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard - Type LC

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 3-580-01 (2016; Change 1 2016) Telecommunications Interior Infrastructure Planning and Design

U.S. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

FCC Part 68 Connection of Terminal Equipment to the

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Telephone Network (47 CFR 68)

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)UL SOLUTIONS (UL)

UL 50 (2015) UL Standard for Safety Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations (2024) UL Standard for Safety Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations

UL 444 (2017; Reprint Jun 2021) UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables

UL 467 (2022) UL Standard for Safety Grounding and Bonding Equipment

UL 514C (2014; Reprint Feb 2020) UL Standard for Safety Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers

UL 969 (2017; Reprint May 2023) UL Standard for Safety Marking and Labeling Systems

UL 1286 (2022) UL Standard for Safety Office Furnishings

UL 1666 (2007; Reprint Sep 2021) UL Standard for Safety Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Installed Vertically in Shafts

UL 1863 (2004; Reprint Oct 2019) UL Standard for Safety Communication Circuit Accessories

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM and Section , UFC 3-580-01 , 33 82 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS, OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP), apply to this section with additions and modifications specified herein.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise specified or indicated, electrical and electronics terms used in this specification shall be as defined in TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 , TIA-568.3 , TIA-569 , TIA-606 and IEEE 100 and herein.

1.3.1 Campus Distributor (CD)

A distributor from which the campus backbone cabling emanates.

(International expression for main cross-connect (MC).)

1.3.2 Building Distributor (BD)

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

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1.3.3 Floor Distributor (FD)

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

1.3.4 Telecommunications Room (TR)

An enclosed space for housing telecommunications equipment, cable, terminations, and cross-connects. The room is the recognized cross-connect between the backbone cable and the horizontal cabling.

1.3.5 Entrance Facility (EF) (Telecommunications)

An entrance to the building for both private and public network service cables (including wireless) including the entrance point at the building wall and continuing to the equipment room.

1.3.6 Equipment Room (ER) (Telecommunications)

An environmentally controlled centralized space for telecommunications equipment that serves the occupants of a building. Equipment housed therein is considered distinct from a telecommunications room because of the nature of its complexity.

1.3.7 Open Cable

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

1.3.8 Open Office

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

1.3.9 Pathway

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

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The building telecommunications cabling and pathway system shall include permanently installed backbone and horizontal cabling, horizontal and backbone pathways, service entrance facilities, work area pathways, telecommunications outlet assemblies, conduit, raceway, and hardware for splicing, terminating, and interconnecting cabling necessary to transport telephone and data (including LAN) between equipment items in a building.

The horizontal system shall be wired in a star topology from the telecommunications work area to the floor distributor or campus distributor at the center or hub of the star. The backbone cabling and pathway system includes intrabuilding and interbuilding interconnecting cabling, pathway, and terminal hardware. The intrabuilding backbone provides connectivity from the floor distributors to the building distributors or to the campus distributor and from the building distributors to the campus distributor as required. The backbone system shall be wired in a star topology with the campus distributor at the center or hub of the star. [ The interbuilding backbone system provides

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 7 connectivity between the campus distributors and is specified in Section 33 82 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP). ] Provide telecommunications pathway systems referenced herein as specified in Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. [ The telecommunications contractor must coordinate with the NMCI/COSC/NGEN contractor concerning access to and configuration of telecommunications spaces. The telecommunications contractor may be required to coordinate work effort within the telecommunications spaces with the NMCI/COSC/NGEN contractor.]

1.5 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Materials in this technical specification may contribute towards contract compliance with sustainability requirements. See Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING for project requirements.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are [for Contractor Quality Control approval.] [ for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. ]

On re-submittals, the contractor shall include the acknowledgement of and/or response to all comments from the prior submittal, including identification of where changes are made incorporating the review comments. Changes to previously-approved items or subportions of items shall be clearly identified and include a statement regarding the purpose of the change.

When submitting multiple items, clearly identify the pages relevant to the specific items referenced by item number and item name. A cover sheet with the item number and item name immediately before the first page of information pertaining to a given item is acceptable.

On product data cut sheets submitted with multiple variants (models, options, etc.), identify the specific model type(s), option(s), etc., which will be used.

Where multiple parties contribute to the contents of a particular submittal item or logically-group set of items, all items shall be submitted in one cohesive transmittal package for review (that is, portions of items shall not be piecemealed across multiple submittals and/or inappropriately-assigned submittal items).

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Telecommunications Drawings ; G, DO [, [_____]]

Telecommunications Space Drawings ; G, DO [, [_____]]

In addition to Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, provide shop drawings in accordance with paragraph SHOP DRAWINGS.

SD-03 Product Data

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Telecommunications Cabling (backbone and horizontal); G, DO [, Patch Panels ; G, DO [, [_____]]

Telecommunications Outlet/Connector Assemblies ; G, DO [, [_____]]

Equipment Support Frame ; G, DO [, [_____]]

[ Connector Blocks ; G, DO [, [_____]]

DHTE Air Conditioner ; G, DO

Wireless Access Point Enclosure ; G, DO

Provide product data for Faceplates, Cables and Connectors, Audio Splitter, Amplifier, Volume Control, Source Switch, Speakers, etc., meeting requirements identified on the TN500 series sheets.

[ Spare Parts ; G, DO [, [_____]]

] Submittals shall include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number. Include performance and characteristic curves. Submittals shall also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references. Should manufacturer's data require supplemental information for clarification, the supplemental information shall be submitted as specified in paragraph REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS and as required in Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

SD-06 Test Reports

Telecommunications Cabling Testing ; G, RO [, [_____]]

SD-07 Certificates

Telecommunications Contractor Qualifications; G, RO [, [_____]]

Key Personnel Qualifications; G, RO [, [_____]]

Manufacturer Qualifications ; G, RO [, [_____]]

Test Plan ; G, RO [, [_____]]

SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Factory Reel Tests ; G, RO [, [_____]]

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Telecommunications Cabling and Pathway System Data Package 5; G, RO

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Record Documentation ; G, RO [, [_____]]

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1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.7.1 Shop Drawings

In exception to Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, submitted plan drawings shall be a minimum of 11 by 17 inches in size using a minimum scale of 1/8 inch per foot , except as specified otherwise [, except as specified otherwise] . Include wiring diagrams and installation details of equipment indicating proposed location, layout and arrangement, control panels, accessories, piping, ductwork, and other items that must be shown to ensure a coordinated installation. Wiring diagrams shall identify circuit terminals and indicate the internal wiring for each item of equipment and the interconnection between each item of equipment.

Drawings shall indicate adequate clearance for operation, maintenance, and replacement of operating equipment devices. Submittals shall include the nameplate data, size, and capacity. Submittals shall also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references.

1.7.1.1 Telecommunications Drawings

Provide [ registered communications distribution designer (RCDD) approved, ] drawings in accordance with TIA-606 . The identifier for each termination and cable shall appear on the drawings. Drawings shall depict final telecommunications installed wiring system infrastructure in accordance with TIA-606 . The drawings should provide details required to prove that the distribution system shall properly support connectivity from the EF telecommunications and ER telecommunications, CD's [ , BD's ] , and FD's to the telecommunications work area outlets. [ Provide a plastic laminated schematic of the as-installed telecommunications cable system showing cabling, CD's, BD's, FD's, and the EF and ER for telecommunications keyed to floor plans by room number. Mount the laminated schematic in the EF telecommunications space as directed by the Contracting Officer. ] The following drawings shall be provided as a minimum:

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

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

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

1.7.1.2 Telecommunications Space Drawings

Provide T3 drawings in accordance with TIA-606 that include telecommunications rooms plan views, pathway layout (cable tray, racks, SECTION 27 10 00 Page 10 ladder-racks, etc.), mechanical/electrical layout, and [ cabinet ][ , rack ][ , backboard ][ and ] wall elevations. Drawings shall show layout of applicable equipment including incoming cable stub or connector blocks, building protector assembly, outgoing cable connector blocks, patch panels and equipment spaces and cabinet/racks. Drawings shall include a complete list of equipment and material, equipment rack details, proposed layout and anchorage of equipment and appurtenances, and equipment relationship to other parts of the work including clearance for maintenance and operation. Drawings may also be an enlargement of a congested area of T1 or T2 drawings.

1.7.2 Telecommunications Qualifications

Work under this section shall be performed by and the equipment shall be provided by the approved telecommunications contractor and key personnel.

Qualifications shall be provided for: the telecommunications system contractor, the telecommunications system installer, and the supervisor (if different from the installer). A minimum of 30 days prior to installation, submit documentation of the experience of the telecommunications contractor and of the key personnel.

1.7.2.1 Telecommunications Contractor

The telecommunications contractor shall be a firm which is regularly and professionally engaged in the business of the applications, installation, and testing of the specified telecommunications systems and equipment.

The telecommunications contractor shall demonstrate experience in providing successful telecommunications systems within the past 3 years of similar scope and size. Submit documentation for a minimum of three and a maximum of five successful telecommunication system installations for the telecommunications contractor.

1.7.2.2 Key Personnel

Provide key personnel who are regularly and professionally engaged in the business of the application, installation and testing of the specified telecommunications systems and equipment. There may be one key person or more key persons proposed for this solicitation depending upon how many of the key roles each has successfully provided. Each of the key personnel shall demonstrate experience in providing successful telecommunications systems within the past 3 years.

Supervisors and installers assigned to the installation of this system or any of its components shall be Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) Registered Cabling Installers, Technician Level.

Submit documentation of current BICSI certification for each of the key personnel.

In lieu of BICSI certification, supervisors and installers assigned to the installation of this system or any of its components shall have a minimum of [ 3][_____] years experience in the installation of the specified copper and fiber optic cable and components. They shall have factory or factory approved certification from each equipment manufacturer indicating that they are qualified to install and test the provided products. Submit documentation for a minimum of three and a maximum of five successful telecommunication system installations for each of the key personnel.

Documentation for each key person shall include at least two successful system installations provided that are equivalent in system size and in construction complexity to the telecommunications system proposed for this

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 11 solicitation. Include specific experience in installing and testing telecommunications systems and provide the names and locations of at least two project installations successfully completed using [ optical fiber and ] copper telecommunications cabling systems. All of the existing telecommunications system installations offered by the key persons as successful experience shall have been in successful full-time service for at least 18 months prior to the issuance date for this solicitation.

Provide the name and role of the key person, the title, location, and completed installation date of the referenced project, the referenced project owner point of contact information including name, organization, title, and telephone number, and generally, the referenced project description including system size and construction complexity.

Indicate that all key persons are currently employed by the telecommunications contractor, or have a commitment to the telecommunications contractor to work on this project. All key persons shall be employed by the telecommunications contractor at the date of issuance of this solicitation, or if not, have a commitment to the telecommunications contractor to work on this project by the date that the bid was due to the Contracting Officer.

Note that only the key personnel approved by the Contracting Officer in the successful proposal shall do work on this solicitation's telecommunications system. Key personnel shall function in the same roles in this contract, as they functioned in the offered successful experience. Any substitutions for the telecommunications contractor's key personnel requires approval from t The Contracting Officer.

1.7.2.3 Minimum Manufacturer Qualifications

Cabling, equipment and hardware manufacturers shall have a minimum of [ 3] [_____] years experience in the manufacturing, assembly, and factory testing of components which comply with TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 and TIA-568.3 .

1.7.3 Test Plan

Provide a complete and detailed test plan for the telecommunications cabling system including a complete list of test equipment for the components and accessories for each cable type specified, [ 60][_____] days prior to the proposed test date. Include procedures for certification, validation, and testing.

1.7.4 Regulatory Requirements

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

1.7.5 Standard Products

Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship. Products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 12 opening. The 2-year period shall include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The product shall have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2-year period. Where two or more items of the same class of equipment are required, these items shall be products of a single manufacturer; however, the component parts of the item need not be the products of the same manufacturer unless stated in this section.

1.7.5.1 Alternative Qualifications

Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturers' factory or laboratory tests, is furnished.

1.7.5.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

Products manufactured more than 1 year prior to date of delivery to site shall not be used, unless specified otherwise.

1.8 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

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

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Connecting hardware shall be rated for operation under ambient conditions of 32 to 140 degrees F and in the range of 0 to 95 percent relative humidity, noncondensing.

1.10 WARRANTY

The equipment items shall be supported by service organizations which are reasonably convenient to the equipment installation in order to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.

1.11 MAINTENANCE

1.11.1 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Commercial off the shelf manuals shall be furnished for operation, installation, configuration, and maintenance of products provided as a part of the telecommunications cabling and pathway system , Data Package

5. Submit operations and maintenance data in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA and as specified herein not later than [ 2] [_____] months prior to the date of beneficial occupancy. In addition to requirements of Data Package 5, include the requirements of paragraphs TELECOMMUNICATIONS DRAWINGS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACE DRAWINGS, and RECORD DOCUMENTATION. Ensure that these drawings and documents depict the as-built configuration.

1.11.2 Record Documentation

Provide T5 drawings including documentation on cables and termination hardware in accordance with TIA-606 . T5 drawings shall include schedules

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 13 to show information for cut-overs and cable plant management, patch panel layouts and cover plate assignments, cross-connect information and connecting terminal layout as a minimum. T5 drawings shall be provided [ in hard copy format] [ on electronic media using Windows based computer cable management software. ][ A licensed copy of the cable management software including documentation, shall be provided. ] Provide the following T5 drawing documentation as a minimum:

a. Cables - A record of installed cable shall be provided in accordance with TIA-606 . The cable records shall [include only the required data fields] [ include the required data fields for each cable and complete end-to-end circuit report for each complete circuit from the assigned outlet to the entry facility ] in accordance with TIA-606 . Include manufacture date of cable with submittal.

b. Termination Hardware - A record of installed patch panels, cross-connect points, distribution frames, terminating block arrangements and type, and outlets shall be provided in accordance with TIA-606 . Documentation shall include the required data fields [ as a minimum ][ only] in accordance with TIA-606 .

c. Cable Schedule - Install in a prominent location in each equipment room and wiring closet. List incoming and outgoing cables and their designations, origins, and destinations. Protect with rigid frame and clear plastic cover. Furnish an electronic copy of final comprehensive schedules for Project.

d. Cabling Administration Drawings - Show building floor plans with cabling administration-point labeling. Identify labeling convention and show labels for telecommunications closets, terminal hardware and positions, horizontal cables, work areas and workstation terminal positions, grounding buses and pathways, and equipment grounding conductors.

[ 1.11.3 Spare Parts

In addition to the requirements of Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA, provide a complete list of parts and supplies, with current unit prices and source of supply, and a list of spare parts recommended for stocking.

] PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 COMPONENTS

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 Contracting Officer. The certificate shall state that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard. Provide a complete system of telecommunications cabling and pathway components using star topology. Provide support structures and pathways, complete with outlets, cables, connecting hardware and telecommunications cabinets/racks.

Cabling and interconnecting hardware and components for telecommunications

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 14 systems shall be UL listed or third party independent testing laboratory certified, and shall comply with NFPA 70 and conform to the requirements specified herein.

2.2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATHWAY

Provide telecommunications pathways in accordance with TIA-569 and as specified in Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Provide system furniture pathways in accordance with UL 1286 .

2.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING

Cabling shall be UL listed for the application and shall comply with TIA-568.0 , TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 , TIA-568.3 and NFPA 70 . Provide a labeling system for cabling as required by TIA-606 and UL 969 . Ship cable on reels or in boxes bearing manufacture date for for unshielded twisted pair (UTP) in accordance with ICEA S-90-661 [ and optical fiber cables in accordance with ICEA S-83-596 ] for all cable used on this project.

Cabling manufactured more than 12 months prior to date of installation shall not be used.

[ 2.3.1 Backbone Cabling

[ 2.3.1.1 Backbone Copper

Copper backbone cable shall be solid conductor, 24 AWG, 100 ohm, [ 100 ] [_____] -pair, Category 3, UTP, in accordance with ICEA S-90-661 , TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 and UL 444 , formed into 25 pair binder groups covered with a [ gray ][ ____] thermoplastic jacket [ and overall metallic shield ] . Cable shall be imprinted with manufacturers name or identifier, flammability rating, gauge of conductor, transmission performance rating (category designation) at regular length marking intervals in accordance with ICEA S-90-661 . Provide plenum (CMP), riser (CMR), or general purpose (CM or CMG)communications rated cabling in accordance with NFPA 70 .

Substitution of a higher rated cable shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 70 .

Backbone copper routed below the finished floor on the first floor shall be UL listed for wet locations.

][ 2.3.1.2 Backbone Optical Fiber

Provide in accordance with ICEA S-83-596 , TIA-568.3 , UL 1666 and NFPA 70 .

Cable shall be imprinted with fiber count, fiber type and aggregate length at regular intervals not to exceed 40 inches .

Provide the number of strands indicated, (but not less than 12 strands between the main telecommunication room and each of the other telecommunication rooms), of single-mode(OS1), tight buffered fiber optic cable.

[ Provide tight buffered fiber optic multimode, [ 50/125-um diameter laser optimized(OM3) ] [50/125-um diameter(OM2)] [62.5/125-um diameter(OM1)] cable in the number of strands as indicated.

] Provide plenum (OFNP), riser (OFNR), or general purpose (OFN or OFNG) rated non-conductive, fiber optic cable in accordance with NFPA 70 .

Substitution of a higher rated cable shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 70 . The cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 15 in accordance with TIA/EIA-598 .

Provide plenum (OFNP) riser (OFNR), or general purpose (OFN or OFNG) rated non-conductive, fiber optic cable in accordance with NFPA 70 .

Substitution of a higher rated cable shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 70 . The cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be in accordance with TIA/EIA-598 .

Backbone fiber routed below the finished floor on the first floor shall be UL listed for wet locations.

2.3.1.2.1 Fiber Optic Cable Splices

No fiber splices shall occur in this facility. All fiber shall be home run cabling.

2.3.1.2.2 Shield Connectors

Provide connectors with a stable, low-impedance electrical connection between the cable shield and the bonding conductor in accordance with RUS Bull 345-65.

] ] 2.3.2 Horizontal Cabling

Provide horizontal cable in compliance with NFPA 70 and performance characteristics in accordance with TIA-568.1 .

2.3.2.1 Horizontal Copper

Provide horizontal copper cable, UTP, 100 ohm in accordance with TIA-568.2 , UL 444 , ANSI/NEMA WC 66 , ICEA S-90-661 . Provide four each individually twisted pair, minimum size 24 AWG conductors, Category 6, with a [blue] [_____] thermoplastic jacket of color(s) indicated on Sheet TN500 . Cable shall be imprinted with manufacturers name or identifier, flammability rating, gauge of conductor, transmission performance rating (category designation) and length marking at regular intervals in accordance with ICEA S-90-661 . Provide plenum (CMP), riser (CMR), or general purpose (CM or CMG) communications rated cabling in accordance with NFPA 70 .

Substitution of a higher rated cable shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 70 . Cables installed in conduit within and under slabs shall be UL listed and labeled for wet locations in accordance with NFPA 70 . [ Provide residential Category 6 cabling in accordance with TIA-570 .]

[ 2.3.2.2 Horizontal Optical Fiber

Provide optical fiber horizontal cable in accordance with ICEA S-83-596 and TIA-568.3 . Cable shall be tight buffered, [multimode, 50/125-um diameter laser optimized, OM3][, ][multimode, 50/125-um diameter, OM2][multimode, 62.5.125-um diameter, OM1][single-mode, 8/125-um diameter, OS1]. Cable shall be imprinted with manufacturer, flammability rating and fiber count at regular intervals not to exceed 40 inches .

Provide plenum (OFNP), riser (OFNR), or general purpose (OFN or OFNG) rated non-conductive, fiber optic cable in accordance with NFPA 70 .

Substitution of a higher rated cable shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 70 .Cables installed in conduit within and under slabs be UL listed and labeled for wet locations in accordance with NFPA 70 . The cable

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 16 jacket shall be of single jacket construction with color coding of cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group in accordance with TIA/EIA-598 .

] [ 2.3.3 Work Area Cabling

2.3.3.1 Work Area Copper

Provide work area copper cable in accordance with TIA-568.2 , with a [blue,] [_____] thermoplastic jacket of color(s) indicated on Sheet TN500 .

[ 2.3.3.2 Work Area Optical Fiber

Provide optical work area cable in accordance with TIA-568.3 .

] ] 2.4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES

Provide connecting hardware and termination equipment in the telecommunications entrance facility [ and telecommunication equipment room [s] ] to facilitate installation as shown on design drawings for terminating and cross-connecting permanent cabling. Provide telecommunications interconnecting hardware color coding in accordance with TIA-606 .

2.4.1 Backboards

Provide void-free, interior grade A-C plywood 3/4 inch thick [4 by 8 feet] [as indicated]. Backboards shall be fire rated by manufacturing process.

Fire stamp shall be clearly visible.[ Paint applied over fire retardant backboard shall be UL 723 fire retardant paint. Provide label including paint manufacturer, date painted, UL listing and name of Installer. When painted, paint label and fire stamp shall be clearly visible.] Backboards shall be provided on a minimum of two adjacent walls in the telecommunication spaces. Provide void-free, interior grade C-C plywood (per direction from Network Enterprise Center) 3/4 inch (minimum) thick 4 by 8 feet . Backboards shall be fire rated by manufacturing process. Fire stamp shall be clearly visible. Backboards shall be provided on walls indicated in the room finish schedules (Architectural sheets) and as indicated on TN/EP plans.

[ 2.4.2 Equipment Support Frame

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

[ a. Bracket, wall mounted, 8 gauge aluminum. Provide hinged bracket compatible with [ 19 inches ] [23 inches] panel mounting.

][ b. Racks, floor mounted modular type, [ 16 gauge steel ][ or ][ 11 gauge aluminum ] construction, minimum, treated to resist corrosion. Provide seven-foot-high (7'-0") rack with vertical and horizontal cable management channels, top and bottom cable troughs, grounding lug , and receptacles with dedicated power circuits as indicated on drawings [ and a surge protected power strip with 6 duplex 20 amp receptacles] .

Rack shall be compatible with [ 19 inches ] [23 inches] panel mounting.

][ c. Cabinets, freestanding modular type, [ minimum 16 gauge steel ][ or ][ 11 gauge aluminum ] construction , minimum, treated to resist corrosion.

Cabinet shall have removable and lockable side panels, front and rear doors, and have adjustable feet for leveling. Cabinet shall be vented in the roof and rear door. Cabinet shall have cable access in the

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 17 roof and base and be compatible with [ 19 inches ] [23 inches] panel mounting. Provide cabinet with grounding bar [,] [ [ rack ][roof] mounted 550 CFM fan with filter ][ and] [ a surge protected power strip with 6 duplex 20 amp receptacles] . [ All cabinets shall be keyed alike. ]

][ d. Cabinets, wall-mounted double-hinge modular type telecommunications enclosure (DHTE) , [ doors shall be made of minimum 16 gauge steel and body made of minimum 14 guage steel ][ or ] [11 gauge aluminum] construction , minimum, treated to resist corrosion. Cabinets shall be minimum NEMA ICS 6 Type 4 (minimum IP66) construction with solid doors. Cabinet shall have have lockable front [ and rear ] door [ s] , louvered side panels,[ 250 CFM [roof][rack] mounted fan ,] , attached air conditioning unit, ground lug, and top and bottom cable access.

Cabinet shall be compatible with [ 19 inches ] [23 inches] panel mounting. [ All cabinets shall be keyed alike. Receptacles with dedicated power circuits as indicated on drawings shall be provided at the cabinet. DHTE Air Conditioner (DHTE AC) shall be provided to maintain a temperature not exceeding 80ºF, shall be included with a sensor inside the cabinet, and shall be supplied with either a NEMA 5-15 or 5-20 plug. Include in submittal the information required by the "CFCI Equipment Electrical Data" submittal in Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. The basis of design is listed in the EP610 series Equipment Electrical Connection Schedules. ][ A [duplex AC outlet][surge protected power strip with 6 duplex 20 amp receptacles] shall be provided within the cabinet.]

] ][ 2.4.3 Connector Blocks

Provide insulation displacement connector (IDC) Type 110 for Category 6 systems. Provide blocks for the number of horizontal and backbone cables terminated on the block plus 25 percent spare.

][ 2.4.4 Cable Guides

Provide cable guides specifically manufactured for the purpose of routing cables, wires and patch cords horizontally and vertically on [ [ 19][23] inches equipment [ racks ][ cabinets] ][ and ][ telecommunications backboards ] .

Cable guides of ring or bracket type devices [ mounted on [ rack ][cabinet] panels ][backboard] for horizontal cable management and individually mounted for vertical cable management. Mount cable guides with screws, [ and ] [ or ] nuts and lockwashers.

2.4.4.1 Cable Management for Equipment Frames

1. Metal or plastic, with integral wire retaining fingers.

2. Vertical cable management panels shall have front and rear channels, with covers.

3. Provide horizontal crossover cable manager at the top and bottom of each relay rack, with a minimum height of two rack units each.

][ 2.4.5 Patch Panels

Provide ports for the number of horizontal and backbone cables terminated on the panel plus [ 25][_____] percent spare. Provide pre-connectorized [ optical fiber ][ and ][ copper ] patch cords for patch panels. Provide patch cords, as complete assemblies, with matching connectors as specified. [

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Provide fiber optic patch cables with crossover orientation in accordance with TIA-568.3 TIA-568.3-D ] . Provide extra patch panel materials equal to 10% of the installed type rounded up. Patch cords shall meet minimum performance requirements specified in TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 [ and TIA-568.3 ] for cables, cable length and hardware specified.

2.4.5.1 Category 6 Patch Cords

Patch cords shall meet minimum performance requirements specified in TIA-568.1-D , TIA-568.2-D and TIA-568.3-D for cables, cable length and hardware specified and shall have the following properties:

A. Shall be round, and consist of 8 insulated 24 AWG stranded copper conductors arranged in 4 color-coded twisted-pairs within flame-retardant jacket.

B. Be equipped with modular 8-position plugs on both ends, wired straight through with standards compliant wiring.

C. Use modular plugs, which exceed FCC CFR 47 Part 68 Subpart F and IEC 60603-7 specifications, and have 50 microinches (0.0013 mm) minimum of gold plating over nickel contacts.

D. Be resistant to corrosion from humidity, extreme temperatures, and airborne contaminants.

E. Utilize cable that exhibits power sum NEXT performance.

F. Be available in several colors with or without color strain relief boots providing snagless design. Coordinate lengths, quantities, and colors with Minot AFB Installation Communications Squadron (5CS) Project Manager. Required 1 cable per connection in voice/data racks.

G. Meet flex test requirements of 1000 cycles with boots and 100 cycles without boots.

H. Be available in any custom length and standard lengths.

I. Be made by ISO 9001 certified manufacturer.

J. Electrical Specifications:

1. Input Impedance Without Averaging: 100 ohms plus or minus 15 percent from 1 to 100 MHz.

2. One hundred percent transmission tested for performance up to 100 MHz. Manufacturer shall guarantee cords are compatible with Category 6 links.

3. Utilize cable that is UL verified (or equivalent) for TIA/EIA proposed Category 6 electrical performance.

4. UL listed 1863.

2.4.5.2 Modular to 110 Block Patch Panel

Provide in accordance with TIA-568.1 and TIA-568.2 . Panels shall be third party verified [ and shall comply with EIA/TIA Category 6 requirements ] .

Panel shall be constructed of 0.09 inches minimum aluminum and shall be cabinet or rack [cabinet][rack][wall] mounted and compatible with an ECIA EIA/ECA 310-E [ 19 inches ] [23 inches] equipment [ cabinet] [ rack ] .

Panel shall provide [ 48][_____] non-keyed, 8-pin modular ports, wired to [

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T568A][T568B] . Patch panels shall terminate the building cabling on Type 110 IDCs and shall utilize a printed circuit board interface. The rear of each panel shall have incoming cable strain-relief and routing guides.

Panels shall have each port factory numbered and be equipped with laminated plastic nameplates above each port.

[ 2.4.5.3 Fiber Optic Patch Panel

Provide panel for maintenance and cross-connecting of optical fiber cables. Panel shall be constructed of [ [ 16][18] gauge steel ][ or ][ 11 gauge aluminum ] minimum and shall be cabinet or rack [cabinet][rack][wall] mounted and compatible with a ECIA EIA/ECA 310-E [ 19 inches ] [23 inches] equipment rack. Each panel shall provide 12 single-mode or 6 multi-mode and 6 single-mode [12][_____] [multimode][single-mode] adapters as [ duplex LC in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-10 with zirconia ceramic alignment sleeves, ] [duplex SC in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-3 with zirconia ceramic][MT-RJ in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-12 with thermoplastic][ST in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-2 with metallic] alignment sleeves. Provide dust cover for unused adapters. The rear of each panel shall have a cable management tray a minimum of 8 inches deep with removable cover, incoming cable strain-relief and routing guides. Panels shall have each adapter factory numbered and be equipped with laminated plastic nameplates above each adapter.

Connecting Hardware: Comply with Optical Fiber Connector Intermateability Standards (FOCIS) specifications of TIA/EIA-604-2, TIA/EIA-604-3-A, and TIA/EIA-604-12. Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.3. Insertion loss shall not be more than 0.75 dB.

] ][ 2.4.6 Optical Fiber Distribution Panel

[Cabinet][Rack][Wall] mounted optical fiber distribution panel (OFDP) shall be constructed in accordance with ECIA EIA/ECA 310-E utilizing[ [16][18] gauge steel][ or][ 11 gauge aluminum] minimum. Panel shall be divided into two sections, distribution and user. Distribution section shall have strain relief, routing guides, splice tray and shall be lockable, user section shall have a cover for patch cord protection. Each panel shall provide[ [12][_____] multimode][ and][ [12][_____] single-mode] pigtails and adapters. Provide adapters as [ duplex LC with zirconia ceramic] [ duplex SC with zirconia ceramic][ MT-RJ with thermoplastic][ ST with metallic] alignment sleeves. Provide dust covers for adapters. Provide patch cords as specified in the paragraph PATCH

PANELS.

] 2.4.6 Optical Fiber Patch Cords

A. Available in standard lengths of 3, 6, 10, and 16.4 feet (1, 2, 3, and 5 meters), custom lengths shall also be available, and shall meet or exceed standards as defined in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 and ISO/IEC 11801.

B. Be either simplex or duplex OFNR riser grade cable, with attenuation at wavelength 1310 nm being 1.0 dB/km and at wavelength 1550 nm 1.0 db/km.

C. Jacket Color: Yellow (OS1 single-mode) or Aqua (OM3 multi-mode).

D. Terminated connectors shall exhibit a maximum insertion loss of 0.50 db with an average of 0.25 dB when tested at either 1310 nm or 1660 nm wavelengths for singlemode fiber.

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E. Have average return loss of 53 db with minimum return loss of 40 dB at both 1310 and 1550 nm.

F. Be made by ISO 9002 certified manufacturer.

G. Be UL 1666 approved.

2.4.7 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT ENCLOSURE

Provide minimum NEMA ICS 6 Type 4 (minimum IP66) enclosure with window, minimum 20"x20"x10"D. Basis of design is Hoffman ULTRX Fiberglass Type 4X

DU606030WP.

2.5 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET/CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES

General Requirements for Cable Connecting Hardware: Comply with TIA-568.2-D, IDC type, with modules designed for punch-down caps or tools.

Cables shall be terminated with connecting hardware of the same category or higher.

Coordinate telecommunications outlet/connector locations with location of power receptacles at each work area (and ground bars, where applicable).

2.5.1 Outlet/Connector Copper

Outlet/connectors shall comply with FCC Part 68 , TIA-568.1 , and TIA-568.2 .

UTP outlet/connectors shall be UL 1863 listed, non-keyed, 8-pin modular, constructed of high impact rated thermoplastic housing and shall be third party verified [ and shall comply with TIA-568.2 Category 6 requirements ] .

Outlet/connectors provided for UTP cabling shall meet or exceed the requirements for the cable provided. Outlet/connectors shall be terminated using a Type 110 IDC PC board connector, color-coded for both T568A and T568B wiring. Each outlet/connector shall be wired T568B [T568A][ or ][T568B][as indicated] . UTP outlet/connectors shall comply with TIA-568.2 for [ 200 ] [_____] mating cycles. For use with snap-in jacks accommodating any combination of UTP, optical fiber, and coaxial work area cords. Flush mount jacks, positioning the cord at a 90-degree angle. [ UTP outlet/connectors installed in outdoor or marine environments shall be jell-filled type containing an anti-corrosive, memory retaining compound.]

2.5.2 Jack Body Color Coding

As identified on sheet TN500.

2.5.3 Optical Fiber Adapters(Couplers)

Provide optical fiber adapters suitable for [ duplex LC in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-10 with zirconia ceramic alignment sleeves, ][ duplex SC in Accordance with TIA/EIA-604-3 with zirconia ceramic alignment sleeves,] [ MT-RJ in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-12 with thermoplastic alignment sleeves,][ and][ ST in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-2 with metallic alignment sleeves] as indicated. Provide dust cover for adapters.

Optical fiber adapters shall comply with TIA-455-21 for [ 500 ][_____] mating cycles.

2.5.4 Optical Fiber Connectors

Provide in accordance with TIA-455-21 . [ Optical fiber connectors shall be [

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 21 duplex LC in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-10 with zirconia ceramic alignment sleeves, ] [ duplex SC in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-3 with zirconia ceramic][ MT-RJ in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-12 with thermoplastic][ ST in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-2 with metallic] ferrule, epoxyless [ crimp style ] compatible with [ [62.5/125][50/125] multimode] [ 8/125 single-mode ] fiber. The connectors shall provide a maximum attenuation of 0.3 dB at [ 850] [ 1300] [ 1310] [ 1550 ] nm with less than a 0.2 dB change after 500 mating cycles. ]

2.5.5 Cover Plates

Telecommunications cover plates shall comply with UL 514C , and TIA-568.1 , [ TIA-568.2 ] , [ TIA-568.3 ] ; [ flush ][ or ] [oversized] design constructed of [ high - impact…