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Specifications - Appendix T Telecommunications

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ARNEC Ver2 27-Nov-24

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ARNEC Version 2

U.S. ARMY RESERVE

NETWORK ENTERPRISE CENTER

INFRASTRUCTURE

TECHNICAL CRITERIA

Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors, for administrative and operational use, 27 November 2024. Refer other requests for this document to USARC CIO/G-6.

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THIS DOCUMENT

1.2. STRATEGY FOR DELIVERY OF TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR ARMY RESERVE FACILITIES

1.3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUBMITTALS AND QUALIFICATIONS

2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES

2.1. SPACE TYPES

2.2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES SIZING

2.3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.4. RACKS AND CABINETS

2.5. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

2.6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

3. OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP) PATHWAYS AND CABLING

3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

3.2. PATHWAYS

3.3. BACKBONE CABLING

4. INSIDE PLANT (ISP) PATHWAYS AND CABLING

4.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.2. PATHWAYS

4.3. BACKBONE CABLING

4.4. HORIZONTAL CABLING

4.5. INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM (IDS)

5. GROUNDING/BONDING

5.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6. LABELING

7. TESTING

7.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

7.2. FINAL ACCEPTANCE TESTING

APPENDIX A TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET TABLE

APPENDIX B SAMPLE TEST PLANS

APPENDIX C DIAGRAMS

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1. Introduction and General Requirements

1.1. Purpose and Applicability of this Document

1.1.1. The purpose of this document is to define Army Reserve standards and requirements for telecommunications infrastructure. Specifically, standards and requirements for new construction and modernization of existing facilities. This document defines the requirements needed to ensure consistent, compliant design and construction of telecommunications infrastructure throughout the

Army Reserve.

1.1.2. Army Reserve telecommunications strategy will evolve over time and individual facilities may have unique requirements. The USARC CIO/G-6 Network Enterprise Center (NEC) (hereinafter referred to as “the NEC”) reserves the right to issue Infrastructure Criteria Update Bulletins as needed. These bulletins will be used to supplement this document. The NEC has the responsibility for authorizing individual criterion updates, as well as additions to or variations from the criterion contained in this document.

1.1.3. The NEC is the proponent for all telecommunications infrastructure requirements and shall participate in project scope review, pre-design, charrette, and design meetings to review and define the infrastructure requirements for these projects. The NEC is also the Army Reserve proponent for quality assurance (QA) inspections for all initiatives, projects, efforts, etc. involving telecommunications infrastructure.

1.1.4. This criterion is a required document and must be included and complied with in the design and specifications for all projects. Any deviation from this criterion must be approved by the NEC.

1.1.4.1. For clarification on relationship between this criterion and Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) 3-

580-01 (Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure Planning and Design), the following is to be adhered to:

1.1.4.1.1. UFC 3-580-01 is the overarching governing document for information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure design and construction.

1.1.4.1.2. This criterion supplements UFC 3-580-01 with telecommunications infrastructure requirements unique to the Army Reserve.

1.1.4.1.3. The NEC Infrastructure Team Lead will address any conflicts between UFC 3-580- 01 and this document.

1.1.4.1.4. Refer to UFC 3-580-01 for all requirements not specifically addressed in this criterion.

1.1.5. This document does not supersede any contract for design or construction of any individual Army

Reserve project. If conflicts exist between this document and a contract, the conflict must be brought to the attention of the contracting officer for resolution.

1.2. Strategy for Delivery of Telecommunication Services for Army Reserve Facilities

1.2.1. For Army Reserve facilities not located on a Base/Post/Camp/Station, USARC CIO/G-6 NEC will provision telecommunication services.

1.2.2. For Army Reserve facilities located on Army installations, the local installation NEC will provision telecommunications services.

1.2.3. For Army Reserve facilities located on any other type of installation (e.g., Army National Guard

Camp, Air Force Base, Naval Station), USARC CIO/G-6 NEC will provision telecommunication services to the installation demarcation point. The service will then be extended through the installation’s distribution backbone cabling system.

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1.3. Telecommunications Submittals and Qualifications

1.3.1. All design submittals require a separate section labeled Information and Communications

Technology. All telecommunications design drawings, including site plan, building interior, and all associated drawings shall be included in this section.

1.3.2. At a minimum, provide the following drawings in the final design submittal.

1.3.2.1. Telecommunications Site (TS series) Drawings.

1.3.2.1.1. Site Plan.

1.3.2.1.1.1. Outside plant (OSP) pathways.

1.3.2.1.1.2. Concrete encasement areas and details.

1.3.2.1.1.3. Maintenance holes and/or hand holes.

1.3.2.1.1.4. Service provider point of connection (SPPOC) location and type (e.g., pedestal, pole, hand hole).

1.3.2.1.2. Enlarged duct bank details.

1.3.2.1.2.1. Direct buried.

1.3.2.1.2.2. Concrete encased.

1.3.2.1.3. Enlarged maintenance hole and/or hand holes details.

1.3.2.1.3.1. Accessories

1.3.2.1.3.2. Butterfly diagrams

1.3.2.1.4. Enlarged exterior building entry point details.

1.3.2.2. Telecommunications Building (T series) drawings.

1.3.2.2.1. General notes.

1.3.2.2.2. Symbols legend. The symbols legend shall include the symbols legend from appendix C of this criterion and add other symbols as needed for the project.

1.3.2.2.3. Composite floor plan for each floor with serving area(s) indicated.

1.3.2.2.4. Building area floor plans. For each building area, include separate floor plans for the following:

1.3.2.2.4.1. Cable tray and backbone cabling distribution conduit.

1.3.2.2.4.2. Telecommunications outlets.

1.3.2.2.5. Enlarged Telecommunications spaces.

1.3.2.2.5.1. Aerial (overhead) plan. Show clearances from front, rear, and each side of the rack(s) to the wall.

1.3.2.2.5.2. Wall elevations (all 4 walls).

1.3.2.2.5.3. Rack and/or cabinet elevations (both front and rear of each rack and/or cabinet).

1.3.2.2.5.3.1. Provide detailed elevations of racks and cabinets indicating arrangement, wire management, power, equipment provided by the project, and space allocated for government furnished government installed (GFGI) equipment.

1.3.2.2.5.3.2. Show termination and connection of OSP and ISP backbone cables.

1.3.2.2.6. Telecommunications Bonding.

1.3.2.2.6.1. Enlarged details for primary busbar (PBB), secondary busbar (SBB), and rack bonding busbar (RBB).

1.3.2.2.6.2. Bonding riser diagram to include the telecommunications bonding conductor

(TBC), telecommunications bonding backbone (TBB), and backbone bonding conductor (BBC).

1.3.2.2.7. Enlarged Faceplate(s).

1.3.2.2.7.1. Faceplate type.

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1.3.2.2.7.2. Outlet type/color/termination type.

1.3.2.2.7.3. Blank inserts.

1.3.2.2.8. Enlarged floor-box and poke-through box plans and details.

1.3.2.2.9. Labeling details.

1.3.2.2.10. Cable tray support details.

1.3.2.2.11. Backbone Cabling Riser Diagram.

1.3.2.2.11.1. Indicate cabling type, strand or pair count, and termination type (fiber optic cable only).

1.3.3. Design drawings and specifications must be reviewed and approved by an active Building Industry

Consulting Service, International (BICSI), Inc., Registered Communications Distribution Designer

(RCDD). Certified final and release for construction design drawings and specifications shall be stamped by an active BICSI RCDD indicating their review and approval.

1.3.4. Shop drawings must be reviewed and approved by an active BICSI RCDD. Shop drawings shall be stamped by an active BICSI RCDD indicating their review and approval.

1.3.5. The on-site foreman assigned to the installation of the telecommunications infrastructure system or any of its components shall be an active BICSI Registered Cabling Installer, Technician Level with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the installation of low-voltage cabling systems. Alternatively, an RCDD with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing the installation of low-voltage cabling systems can serve as the on-site foreman. All other personnel assigned to the installation of telecommunications systems must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the installation of low-voltage cabling systems and its components. It is preferred that these personnel have a minimum of an active BICSI Registered Cabling Installer, Level 1. Documentation of current BICSI certification for the on-site foreman must be provided.

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2. Telecommunications Spaces

2.1. Space Types

2.1.1. Descriptions and requirements for Army Reserve telecommunications spaces are found in the

United States Army Reserve (USAR) Design Guide USAR Facilities. The information for telecommunications spaces listed in this document is in addition to what is specified in that criterion.

2.1.2. Telecommunications spaces are not required in buildings with no telecommunications requirements (e.g., Unheated Storage Building).

2.1.3. Entrance Facility (EF)

2.1.3.1. Each site or campus shall have only one EF (a.k.a. DEMARC).

2.1.3.2. The EF is typically located in the main training building. However, the EF location can vary depending on the needs of the site or campus.

2.1.3.3. When a Reserve Center is located on a military installation, camp, post, or station, the location of the site DEMARC shall be determined by the installation host (e.g. Active Army

NEC).

2.1.3.4. The voice and data services from the public service provider shall terminate in the EF and be extended from the EF to the Telecommunications Equipment Room (TER).

2.1.4. Telecommunications Equipment Room (TER).

2.1.4.1. Unless a joint use site, each Army Reserve site or campus shall have only one TER.

2.1.4.2. The TER is typically located in the main training building. However, the TER location can vary depending on the needs of the site or campus.

2.1.4.3. The maximum number of horizontal cabling terminations in a standard size TER (90 sq. ft.) is

144.

2.1.4.4. If joint use site, provide a TER for each Service (e.g. Army Reserve, Army National Guard, USMC, etc.) occupying the site. In lieu of a separate TER, lockable cabinets (keyed separately for each component) may be used in the TER.

2.1.5. Telecommunications Room (TR)

2.1.5.1. Additional TRs are required as needed to maintain compliance with Telecommunications

Industry Association (TIA) standards. The maximum cable length from the TR patch panel through the structured cabling system to the furthest outlet cannot exceed 295 ft. (90 meters).

2.1.5.2. The maximum number of horizontal cabling terminations in a standard size TR (90 sq. ft.) is

144.

2.1.5.3. Provide a TR for each component (e.g., Army Reserve, Army National Guard, USMC, etc.)

occupying a joint-use building. In lieu of a separate TR, lockable cabinets (keyed separately for each component) may be used in a TR.

2.2. Telecommunications Spaces Sizing

2.2.1. The minimum square footage requirements for telecommunications spaces as listed in United

States Army Reserve (USAR) Design Guide USAR Facilities have been superseded by the following:

2.2.1.1. EF = 48 square feet (6’ x 8’)

2.2.1.2. TER = 90 square feet (9’ x 10’)

2.2.1.3. TR = 90 square feet (9’ x 10’)

2.2.1.4. Above sizes for the TER and TR are based on a maximum of 144 horizontal cabling terminations in the TER or TR. If the TER or TR will serve more than 144 horizontal cabling terminations, the minimum square footage requirements shall be 120 square feet (12’x10’).

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2.3. General Requirements

2.3.1. Telecommunications spaces must be dedicated spaces not shared with other non-information communications technology functions (electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, plumbing).

2.3.2. All telecommunications spaces shall be rectangular in shape with no unusual offsets or curves.

2.3.3. Windows are not allowed on any wall or door of the EF, TER, or TR(s).

2.3.4. Accessibility must be provided for delivery of equipment such as network switches, equipment racks, and cabinets.

2.3.5. Location

2.3.5.1. When designing telecommunications spaces, avoid locations that are restricted by building components that may limit expansion such as elevators, outside walls, or other fixed building walls.

2.3.5.2. The EF, TER, or TRs shall not be located adjacent to an elevator machine room.

2.3.5.3. The EF, TER, or TR shall not share a wall with any wall that has plumbing located in it (e.g., restrooms, janitor’s closet).

2.3.5.4. Locations of telecommunications spaces must be evaluated for risk to critical infrastructure

(water, dust, electromagnetic impulse (EMI) influence). Locate the telecommunications space away from sources of electromagnetic interference or design the space to mitigate the effects of this interference. Give special attention to electrical power supply transformers, motors and generators, X-ray equipment, and radio or radar transmitters.

2.3.5.5. Locate the TER and TR(s) in an accessible area of the building (e.g., common hallway).

2.3.5.6. Locate the TER and all TRs central to the areas they serve and in such a manner that the maximum cable length from the patch panel through the structured cabling system to the furthest outlet does not exceed 295 feet (90 meters).

2.3.5.7. For multi-story buildings, it is strongly preferred that the TRs are stacked.

2.3.5.8. Locate the EF on an exterior wall.

2.3.6. There shall not be any piping, ductwork, machinery, or equipment that does not serve the EF, TER, or TR installed above or in the EF, TER, or TR nor will this equipment pass-through or enter the EF, TER, or TR(s).

2.3.7. Utility piping needed to serve telecommunications spaces should not be routed over communications racks or cabinets or electrical panels. Where routing over such areas cannot be avoided, provide all wet and drainage piping with special protection, such as double wall containment piping or drip pans with leak detection to protect the space below from leakage and/or condensation.

2.3.8. The head-end equipment and cabling for electronic safety and security (ESS) systems is allowed to be in the EF, TER, or TR(s). This equipment shall be in a wall mount panel or be rack-mount capable.

If rack-mounted, it shall be mounted in rack 2. The workstation(s) for these systems shall not be in the TER or TR.

2.3.9. CATV cabling shall be terminated in the EF. CATV head-end equipment shall be in the EF. In the case where the Army Reserve facility does not have an EF, the CATV cabling can be terminated in the TER or TR and the CATV head-end equipment can be in the TER or TR.

2.3.10. Hard (gypsum board) ceilings are allowed in the EF, TER, or TR only when an open to the deck ceiling is not practical due to the height of the deck above (i.e., TRs in open maintenance bay areas).

Minimum hard ceiling height is 12 feet above finished floor (AFF).

2.3.11. In addition to the requirements listed in UFC 3-580-01 for plywood backboard, the following requirements shall apply. The “A” side of the plywood backboard shall contain the fire-rated stamp and shall face out into the room. Each sheet of plywood shall be finished with two coats of fire-

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2.4. Racks and Cabinets

2.4.1. Racks

2.4.1.1. A minimum of 36 inches of clearance is required from the front of each rack.

2.4.1.2. A minimum of 42 inches of clearance is required from the rear of each rack.

2.4.1.3. A minimum of 36 inches of side clearance is required on at least end of the rack or row of adjacent racks.

2.4.1.4. Provide two post, heavy-duty racks in quantities sufficient to accommodate the cabling systems and equipment for the project. At a minimum, provide the quantities as shown in

Appendix C. Racks shall be.

2.4.1.4.1. EIA-310-D compliant.

2.4.1.4.2. Support 19-inch-wide EIA rack mount equipment.

2.4.1.4.3. Equipment static load capacity of 1000 lbs.

2.4.1.4.4. 45 U (7 feet) height.

2.4.1.4.5. EIA-310 D compliant universal hole pattern.

2.4.1.4.6. 5/8”-5/8”-1/2” vertical hole spacing.

2.4.1.4.7. Threaded #12-24 equipment mounting holes with included equipment-mounting screws.

2.4.1.4.8. Fixed in place.

2.4.1.4.9. Pre-marked and numbered rack-mount spaces.

2.4.1.4.10. Have an integrated grounding/bonding lug with a built-in attachment point for a bonding connection.

2.4.1.5. If floor mounted lockable telecommunications cabinets are used in place of telecommunications racks, they shall meet the minimum specifications for telecommunications racks and are to be 36” in depth and have adequate internal ventilation

(louvers and fan kit). Fan kit shall be mounted to the interior, top of the cabinet. Multiple telecommunications cabinets used on the same site must all be keyed alike. If used to support separation of cabling for multiple components (i.e. AR, ARNG), the cabinets for each component must be keyed alike but shall be different from the keyset for the other component(s).

2.4.1.6. The use of a telecommunications enclosure (TE) with telecommunications cabinet will only be allowed with USARC CIO/G-6 NEC approval.

2.4.1.6.1. For 48 or fewer terminations, the Hubbell RE4X (or approved equivalent) cabinet shall be used. Cabinet shall include:

2.4.1.6.1.1. 42-inch cabinet height.

2.4.1.6.1.2. Fan kit.

2.4.1.6.1.3. Sound dampening kit.

2.4.1.6.1.4. Padlock hasp kit.

2.4.1.6.1.5. Padlock.

2.4.1.6.1.6. Patch panel mounting bracket.

2.4.1.6.1.7. 20A power kit.

2.4.1.6.1.8. Equipment mounting bracket.

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2.5. Mechanical Systems

2.5.1. All IT spaces are considered class B for HVAC. Class B spaces include only temperature control.

Design the EF, TER, and all TRs to meet the HVAC requirements of TIA-569, including the Class B requirements for temperature as outlined in ASHRAE Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing

Environments 4th Edition. Specific humidification and/or de-humidification is not required. Provide each space with its own independent thermostat for climate control. Provide each space with positive atmospheric pressure to minimize dust. Back-up systems are not required, but if an emergency power source is available in the facility, connect the mechanical system that serves each telecommunications space to the emergency power source.

2.6. Electrical Systems

2.6.1. The electrical panel that serves the EF, TER, and each TR must be in and dedicated to the space it serves. This panel must meet the following minimum requirements.

2.6.1.1. 120/208 volt, 3-phase or 120/240 volt, 1-phase, 24-(or 20 for 1-phase) space panel with a minimum 100 ampere (A) bus rated capacity.

2.6.1.2. Feed all loads within the EF, TER, or TR(s), except lighting, from this dedicated panel. Loads must include, but are not limited to, convenience receptacles, dedicated rack or cabinet receptacles, and mechanical systems.

2.6.1.3. No other loads shall be fed from this panel.

2.6.1.4. Provide and install one (1) dedicated 120V/20 circuit with one (1) double duplex NEMA 5-20 receptacle for each telecommunications rack or cabinet in the TER and each TR.

2.6.1.4.1. Mount the receptacle at 6 inches AFF within the telecommunications rack rear vertical wire manager.

2.6.1.4.2. Mount the receptacle inside the floor mounted telecommunications cabinet in the within the right, rear rack channel at 12 inches AFF.

2.6.1.5. In the EF, provide and install one (1) dedicated 120V/20A circuit with one (1) double duplex

NEMA 5-20 receptacle.

2.6.1.5.1. Mount this receptacle at 18 inches AFF on the plywood backboard on the lower left corner of the area indicated in the design as “Reserved for Service Provider

Equipment.”

2.6.1.6. If provided specific power requirements by the local service provider, provide, and install electrical receptacles that meet these requirements. Each of these receptacles shall be on a dedicated circuit.

2.6.1.6.1. Mount these receptacles at 18 inches AFF on the plywood backboard on the lower left corner of the area indicated in the design as “Reserved for Service Provider

Equipment.”

2.6.1.7. In the EF, TER, and each TR, provide 125V, 20A duplex convenience receptacles at 6 feet intervals around the perimeter of the room.

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3. Outside Plant (OSP) Pathways and Cabling

3.1. General Information and Requirements

3.1.1. On a site where the Army Reserve is a tenant unit, the Designer of Record (DOR) shall coordinate the OSP pathways and cabling requirements with the owning installation telecommunications infrastructure representative. For all other sites, the following criterion shall be followed.

3.1.2. Provide a system that provides a flexible, re-usable, expandable pathway for OSP distribution of telecommunication services throughout the site.

3.1.3. All OSP shall be installed in accordance with (IAW) this criterion and UFC 3-580-01.

3.1.4. All OSP pathways shall be underground. This includes the pathways from the EF to the

SPPOC located at the property line or adjacent street. Aerial pathways will only be considered where the use of underground pathways is not a viable option. The use of aerial pathways must be explicitly approved by USARC CIO/G-6 NEC prior to design and/or implementation.

3.1.5. The service provider is the local telephone company (a.k.a. Local Exchange Carrier (LEC)).

The SPPOC is the point (e.g., telephone pole, maintenance hole, hand hole, pedestal) located at the property line or adjacent street where the service provider cabling enters

Army Reserve property. The DOR shall coordinate with the service provider during the design process to determine the type and location of the SPPOC and to determine the service providers requirements for connecting the pathways from the EF to the SPPOC.

3.2. Pathways

3.2.1. Provide two 4-inch conduits from the EF to the SPPOC. Innerduct is not required in these two conduits.

3.2.2. For all buildings where ARNET and voice services are needed, provide two 4-inch conduits from the TER to other buildings TR or Telecommunications Enclosure (TE).

3.2.3. Provide one 3 inch-3 cell fabric mesh inner-ducts with integrated tracer wire in each conduit. Extend inner-duct 6 inches beyond the end of the conduit in each telecommunications space.

3.2.4. PVC coated RGS/RSC conduit is required for all building exterior and building interior conduit entry sweeps.

3.2.5. Above ground building cable entrance points shall use l-shaped rigid conduit bodies (e.g., LL, LB, and LR) for building entry. The above ground conduit shall be rigid metal conduit

(RMC). Once inside the building, the conduits shall be extended to the appropriate EF, TER, TR, or TE using intermediate metal conduit (IMC) or RMC.

3.2.6. The 50-year frost line data must be used to determine the underground pathway depth requirements with a minimum depth of 24 inches below grade to the top of the conduit structure. The top of the underground pathway must be buried below the frost line. In areas where frost lines exist at excessive depths, coordinate with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) to determine the minimum depth requirements to support local frost line requirements.

3.2.7. Spacers are required for all conduit formations (both encased and non-encased) to properly support the conduits and maintain their integrity of orientation and must be

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3.2.8. Maintenance Hole

3.2.8.1. The maximum distance allowed between maintenance holes is 1000 feet.

3.2.8.2. The use of medium-sized (approximately 8 feet by 6 feet by 7 feet (2.4 meters by

1.8 meters by 2 meters) maintenance holes (MH) are allowed.

3.2.8.3. All MH structures shall be precast reinforced concrete. Suppliers of precast MH structures must have a National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) certified manufacturing facility that implements and maintains a NPCA certified quality control program.

3.2.8.4. Splayed MHs are the preferred type when a precast MH structure is used.

3.2.8.5. MHs must use multiple plastic duct terminators to accept the conduits. A minimum of 6 terminators on each MH wall is required. The use of thin-walled knockouts is not allowed.

3.2.8.6. MH covers must be H-20 rated for continuous heavy vehicle traffic.

3.2.8.7. MHs must have an integrated ground system. This system must be clearly identified by the manufacturer either on drawings or inside the MH. A separate bonding ribbon (halo) is not required in MHs equipped with an integrated ground system.

3.2.9. Hand Hole

3.2.9.1. The use of hand holes (HH) is allowed only as the last structure before an end user building (buildings without a TER) and where there is no possibility that the conduit system will be extended and where required by the local service provider telephone company as their point of connection. Splice points are not allowed in a

HH.

3.2.9.2. The minimum acceptable pull-point HH size is 4 feet by 4 feet by 4 feet (1.2 meters by 1.2 meters by 1.2 meters).

3.2.9.3. HHs must have an integrated ground system. This system must be clearly identified by the manufacturer either on drawings or inside the HH. A separate bonding ribbon (halo) is not required in HHs equipped with an integrated ground system.

3.2.10. Accessories

3.2.10.1. Provide all MH and HH accessories as required by UFC 3-580-01.

3.2.10.2. All attachment hardware shall be stainless steel.

3.2.10.3. A 12-inch sump is allowed in all MH and HH.

3.2.11. Duct Cleaning

3.2.11.1. All ducts will be cleaned using high pressure jetting, wire brushes, rubber conduit swabs, and leather washer conduit cleaners to remove all debris.

3.2.11.2. Ducts shall be sealed and/or plugged immediately after the cleaning is complete.

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3.3. Backbone Cabling

3.3.1. Unless explicitly approved by USARC CIO/G-6 NEC, all fiber and copper backbone cable shall be homerun with no breaks or splices.

3.3.2. Fiber Cabling

3.3.2.1. All backbone fiber optic cabling shall be single-mode (SM) optical single-mode

(OS)2 rated as defined in TIA 492CAAB.

3.3.2.2. All backbone fiber optic cabling shall be terminated using Ultra-Physical Contact

(UPC) duplex Lucent Connector (LC) style connectors.

3.3.2.3. A minimum of 24 strands of SM fiber backbone cabling is required from the TER to all other buildings TR or TE.

3.3.3. Multi-pair Backbone Copper Cabling

3.3.3.1. All backbone copper cabling shall be category 3 rated.

3.3.3.2. A minimum of 25 pair copper backbone cabling is required from the TER to all other buildings TR or TE.

3.3.3.3. All backbone copper cabling shall be terminated onto a wall-mounted 110 style IDC terminations protected entrance terminal (PET) and then extended to a voice-grade patch panel rack-mounted patch panel. See Appendix C for further details.

3.3.4. A minimum of 50 feet of slack fiber optic cable in required in each MH or HH not containing a splice.

3.3.5. A minimum of 75 feet of slack fiber optic cable in required in each MH or HH on each side

(in and out) of a splice case.

3.3.6. A minimum of 50 feet of slack cable is required in the TER, TR(s), and TE(s) for both SM fiber backbone cabling and copper backbone cabling. Loosely coil all slack cable but do not exceed bend radius as specified in TIA-569.

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4. Inside Plant (ISP) Pathways and Cabling

4.1. General Requirements

4.1.1. Cabling is not allowed to be exposed in any open ceiling area (e.g., work bays, unit storage areas, warehouse areas, hangars). All cabling installed in these areas must be in conduit.

4.1.2. It is highly desirable that backbone or horizontal cabling is not routed through mechanical or electrical rooms or above hard ceiling areas. If there are no other options to route this cabling, then all cabling in these areas must be in conduit.

4.2. Pathways

4.2.1. Provide a minimum of two 3-inch conduits from the EF to the TER. If the cable tray system extends to the corridor immediately outside the EF, then this conduit may be omitted and backbone cable routed through the cable tray.

4.2.2. For stacked TRs in multi-story buildings, provide a minimum of two 4-inch floor sleeves from the TR above to the TER/TR ceiling below. These sleeves shall be self-sealing, re-enterable, mechanical fire-stop assemblies.

4.2.3. For non-stacked TRs in multi-story buildings, provide a minimum of two 3-inch conduits from the TER to the TR(s) on other floors.

4.2.4. Floor and Wall Penetrations

4.2.4.1. The initial fill capacity of each floor or wall sleeve shall be 80 percent or less. One spare, empty sleeve of the same size and type shall also be provided.

4.2.4.2. Provide radius drop-out (waterfall) supports for all sleeves/conduits for any rise greater than 2 feet from the exit point of the sleeve/conduit to the cable support below.

4.2.4.3. If the distance from the exit point of the conduit/sleeve to the cable support below exceeds 5 feet, then the cable must be supported from the exit point of the conduit/sleeve to the cable support below.

4.2.4.4. All wall penetrations in fire-rated walls require the use of self-sealing, re-enterable, mechanical fire-stop assemblies.

4.2.4.4.1. If unable to determine fire-rating of the wall, then the use of self-sealing, re-enterable, mechanical fire-stop assemblies is required.

4.2.4.5. All multi-story floor sleeves shall be self-sealing, re- enterable, mechanical fire-stop assemblies.

4.2.4.6. All conduits with cabling installed requiring additional fire-stopping shall be fire-stopped with an appropriate fire-stopping putty.

4.2.4.7. Removable, re-useable fire stopping plugs shall be used on all empty 2- and 4-inch conduits requiring additional fire-stopping.

4.2.5. Horizontal Cabling Conduit

4.2.5.1. All conduits must be sized for an initial fill ratio of 40% or less. This 40% fill ratio must be based on a horizontal cabling outside diameter of .30 inches. The minimum size conduit is one inch.

4.2.5.2. In all new construction projects, conduit shall extend from the outlet box to the nearest cable tray, TER, or TR. The use of non-continuous cable support is not allowed in new construction projects.

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4.2.5.3. Up to three outlet boxes can be daisy-chained together.

4.2.5.4. Each floor box shall have two conduits (one in use and one spare). Up to two floor boxes can be daisy-chained together. The conduit supporting floor boxes shall be installed in a homerun fashion and terminated directly in the TER or TR supporting the floor box location.

4.2.5.5. Modular furniture system connections (up to 8 Category 6a cables) require a 1.5-inch liquid-tight flexible metal conduit and fittings to connect each floor box or wall box to the acoustic panel raceway.

4.2.6. Cabling Support

4.2.6.1. Cable Tray

4.2.6.1.1. Basket style cable tray is used for pathways and horizontal distribution outside of the telecommunications spaces. Basket style cable tray cannot enter the EF, TER, or any TR.

4.2.6.1.2. Cable tray shall support a minimum of 90% of the premise cabling.

4.2.6.1.3. Cable tray shall be sized so the sum of the cross-sectional areas of the low-voltage cabling will not exceed 25 percent of the interior cross-section of the cable tray.

4.2.6.1.4. The cable tray system shall originate in the corridor immediately outside of the EF, TER, or TR. The distance from the cable tray to the TER or TR adjacent or perpendicular wall shall not exceed 10 inches.

4.2.6.1.5. In all TE locations with drop ceilings, cable tray shall be installed above the drop ceiling to support the horizontal and backbone cabling. Sleeves shall be installed through the drop ceiling for routing cabling to the cabinet and/or plywood backboard.

4.2.6.1.6. Distance from conduit stub out to cable tray shall not exceed 40 feet.

4.2.6.1.7. Cable tray is not allowed above hard ceiling areas. All cabling routed through hard ceilings must be routed in conduit sized IAW this criterion.

4.2.6.1.8. Cable tray is not allowed in any below finished ceiling area, work bays, maintenance bays, unit storage areas, warehouse areas, or hangar areas.

4.2.6.1.9. The minimum size cable tray allowed is 6 inches wide x 4 inches deep.

4.2.6.1.10. Provide 12-inch minimum clearance above the top of the cable tray and 3-inch minimum clearance below the lowest point of the cable tray support

(e.g., threaded rod). If angled wall support brackets are used, then provide 3-inch minimum clearance below the lowest point of the angle bracket.

4.2.6.1.11. If center-hung supports are used, the threaded rod must be padded to prevent accidental damage to the cable jacket.

4.2.6.2. Non-Continuous Cable Support

4.2.6.2.1. The use of non-continuous cable support is not allowed in new construction projects. Non-continuous cable support can only be considered for use in modernization and/or renovation projects.

4.2.6.2.2. J-hooks are the only approved non-continuous cable support method. They shall not replace cable tray but can be used to provide cable support where the use of cable tray is not feasible.

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4.2.6.2.3. J-hooks shall be Category 6a rated and spaced at intervals that shall not exceed 60 inches from the conduit stub up or ceiling entry point to the cable tray.

4.2.6.2.4. Each J-hook shall not exceed 50 percent of the J-hook fill capacity.

4.2.6.2.5. J-hooks are not allowed in any below finished ceiling area, work bays, maintenance bays, unit storage areas, or warehouse areas.

4.2.6.3. Ladder Style Cable Tray (a.k.a. Ladder Rack)

4.2.6.3.1. Ladder rack is the only approved cabling support method allowed in the EF, TER, and all TRs. Both horizontal and vertical style ladder rack shall be used.

Basket style cable tray shall not enter or pass through the EF, TER, or any TR.

4.2.6.3.2. Ladder rack shall be 1-1/2-inch x 3/8-inch stringers with 1/2-inch x 1-inch welded rungs at 12-inch intervals.

4.2.6.3.3. The minimum width for all horizontal ladder rack is 18 inches.

4.2.6.3.4. The minimum width for all vertical ladder rack is 12 inches.

4.2.6.3.5. Ladder rack shall be secured to the wall and/or ceiling deck above. Use only wall mount or trapeze mounting systems.

4.2.6.3.6. Ladder rack above equipment racks shall be fastened to these racks with 6-inch elevation kits and rack to runway mounting kits.

4.2.6.3.7. Radius dropouts (waterfalls) shall be used in all locations where the premise cabling is routed to the equipment rack below. All radius dropouts for the telecommunications racks shall be attached to the ladder rack and shall be the same width as the ladder rack used.

4.2.6.4. Provide vertical cable managers on both sides of all equipment racks. Vertical cable managers shall be.

4.2.6.4.1. Minimum 6 inches wide.

4.2.6.4.2. Double sided.

4.2.6.4.3. Double hinged.

4.2.6.4.4. Match the height of the rack.

4.2.6.4.5. Bolted to telecommunications racks (to both racks if placed in between two racks).

4.2.6.5. All horizontal cabling shall be secured to the patch panel strain relief bars using ¾ inch wide Velcro fasteners. The use of plastic tie-wraps on horizontal cabling is

NOT allowed.

4.3. Backbone Cabling

4.3.1. Unless explicitly approved by USARC CIO/G-6 NEC, all fiber and copper backbone cable shall be homerun with no breaks or splices.

4.3.2. Fiber Cabling

4.3.2.1. All backbone fiber optic cabling shall be single-mode (SM) OS2 rated as defined in

TIA 492CAAB.

4.3.2.2. All backbone fiber optic cabling shall be terminated using Ultra-Physical Contact

(UPC) duplex LC style connectors.

4.3.2.3. A minimum of 24 strands of SM fiber backbone cabling is required from the TER to the EF, and to each TR and TE in the building.

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4.3.3. Multi-pair Backbone Copper Cabling

4.3.3.1. All backbone copper cabling shall be category 3 rated.

4.3.3.2. A minimum of 25 pair copper backbone cabling is required from the TER to the EF, and to each TR and TE in the building.

4.3.3.3. All backbone copper cabling shall be terminated onto a wall-mounted 110 style IDC termination block and then extended to a voice-grade patch panel rack-mounted patch panel. See Appendix C for further details.

4.3.4. A minimum of 20 feet of slack cable is required in the EF, TER, TR(s), and TE(s) for both

SM fiber backbone cabling and copper backbone cabling. Loosely coil all slack cable but do not exceed bend radius as specified in TIA-569.

4.4. Horizontal Cabling

4.4.1. Provide and install all cables/outlets as listed in this section and in Appendix A of this criterion.

4.4.2. Avoid placing outlet behind/under furniture wherever possible. In the event this is not possible, the telecom DOR/contractor shall coordinate with the furniture DOR/contractor to ensure that outlets that must be placed behind/under furniture will be readily accessible after the furniture is installed.

4.4.3. All horizontal cabling shall be category 6a rated with an outside diameter no greater than

.30 inches.

4.4.4. The use of multi-user telecommunications outlet assembly (MUTOA) or consolidation points is not allowed. All horizontal cabling must be installed in a homerun fashion from the jack to the appropriate TER, TR, or TE.

4.4.5. In non-fire rated walls, the use of low-voltage mounting brackets (e.g., mud ring, plaster ring, square-drawn cover, box eliminator) is an approved alternative to the use of standard outlet boxes with stub-up conduit (non-fire rated walls only). A protective, plastic insert in the top stud is required to be installed prior to routing the cable(s) down to the low voltage mounting bracket.

4.4.6. All cabling installed in conduit in or below a concrete slab that is in direct contact with the earth must be rated for use in wet locations.

4.4.7. Cable Jacket and Jack Colors

4.4.7.1. The standard cable jacket color and jack color shall be blue.

4.4.7.2. The cable jacket color and jack color for all IDS panel cabling shall be purple.

4.4.7.3. If the facility is joint-use, the cable jacket and jack color(s) will be determined by

USARC G-6 during the design process.

4.4.8. Wireless Access Point Outlets

4.4.8.1. Facilities without an ARNet requirement (i.e. Unheated Storage) are excluded from this requirement.

4.4.8.2. Provide two category 6A jacks per WAP outlet.

4.4.8.3. Except for the below listed areas, provide one Wireless Access Point (WAP) outlet

(1 jack) for each 60 by 60-foot square grid of each building. Locate this outlet on the wall as close as practical to the center of each grid. Note that WAP outlets cannot be located within 10 feet of any area designated for secure communications.

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4.4.8.3.1. The following areas are excluded from the 60 by 60-foot square grid requirement. Refer to Appendix C of this criterion for WAP outlet requirements in these spaces.

4.4.8.3.1.1. Unit storage.

4.4.8.3.1.2. Work bays.

4.4.8.3.1.3. Maintenance bays.

4.4.8.3.1.4. Open warehouse areas.

4.4.8.3.1.5. Hangar areas.

4.4.8.4. Locate all WAP outlets in an area free from obstructions above, below, or immediately in front of the outlet.

4.4.8.5. Add one WAP outlet as close as practical to the main entrance of each building.

4.4.8.6. WAP Outlet Mounting

4.4.8.6.1. For all standard height (9 ft. or lower) accessible (i.e. drop) ceiling locations, mount the outlet 18 inches above finished ceiling. Provide a minimum of 6 inches of clearance on all sides of the outlet box.

4.4.8.6.2. For all standard height (9 ft. or lower) non-accessible (i.e. hard) ceiling locations and high height (9 ft. 1 inch or higher) accessible ceiling locations

(e.g. assembly hall), mount the outlet 8 feet AFF. Provide a minimum of 24 inches of clearance on all sides of the outlet box.

4.4.8.6.3. For all work bays and maintenance bays, mount the outlet at 12 feet AFF.

Provide a minimum of 24 inches of clearance on all sides of the outlet box.

4.4.8.6.4. Refer to Appendix C for WAP outlet mounting requirements in open warehouse and hangar areas. Mounting height in these areas will be dependent on open ceiling height. Coordinate with USARC CIO/G-6 NEC for mounting height in these areas.

4.4.9. All horizontal cabling shall be terminated using T568B pin-out configuration.

4.4.10. Except for the IDS cabling (see section 4.6), terminate all horizontal cabling in sequential fashion on the patch panel(s). Do not separate horizontal cabling by outlet type (e.g., data outlet, WAP outlet, wall phone outlet) onto separate patch panels.

4.4.11. The use of service loops is not allowed at any time. Store horizontal cabling slack in its natural lay or in a tear drop fashion in the cable tray or on the ladder rack.

4.4.12. Metallic separation is required between horizontal cabling and power wiring in systems furniture track and/or power poles IAW UFC 3-580-01, TIA-569, and NFPA 70.

4.4.13. Cable Bundling

4.4.13.1. Cables laid into wire basket or other non-solid tray system shall not be bundled but shall be installed in their natural lay.

4.4.13.2. Each 48-port patch panel shall have a bundle of no more than 24 cables from the left side and 24 cables from right side.

4.5. Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

4.5.1. For each IDS control panel, provide and install two Category 6a cables from the IDS panel to the appropriate TER/TR. Install both cables in a single 1-inch EMT conduit.

4.5.2. Cable jacket and jack color shall be purple.

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4.5.3. In the TER/TR, terminate the cables on the last 2 ports of the last category 6a patch panel in the rack.

4.5.4. For each IDS panel cable, add the label “IDS” to the front of the patch panel port and to the horizontal cable at the rear of the patch panel.

4.5.5. In the IDS Panel, terminate each cable with an RJ-45 8P8C jack. Provide 24 inches of slack cable in the IDS panel.

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5. Grounding/Bonding

5.1. General Requirements

5.1.1. The design and installation of the telecommunications grounding/bonding system and its components shall meet or exceed all requirements of this criterion, TIA-607, and NFPA

70.

5.1.2. Primary Busbar (PBB) and Secondary Busbar (SBB) Requirements

5.1.2.1. Length, width, and hole configuration as shown in Appendix C of this criterion.

5.1.2.2. Mounting height of 6 feet 6 inches AFF.

5.1.2.3. Listed insulators and mounting brackets.

5.1.2.4. Minimum of 50.8 mm separation distance from the wall.

5.1.2.5. Copper or a copper alloy with a minimum of 95% conductivity.

5.1.2.6. Electrotin-Plated (ETP).

5.1.3. Rack Mounted Busbar (RBB) Requirements

5.1.3.1. Length, width, and hole configuration as shown in Appendix C of this criterion.

5.1.3.2. 1 per telecommunications rack.

5.1.3.3. Locate at the top rear of the rack.

5.1.3.4. Copper or a copper alloy with a minimum of 95% conductivity.

5.1.3.5. Electrotin-Plated (ETP).

5.1.3.6. Each telecommunications rack and/or cabinet shall be bonded via the integrated bonding lug to its RBB with a minimum #6 American Wire Gauge (AWG) size bonding conductor. This bonding connection shall not impede the installation of other rack- mounted equipment.

5.1.4. Bonding Lugs

5.1.4.1. All bonding lugs shall be 2-hole, long barrel type lugs with a minimum of two crimp points to the bonding conductor.

5.1.4.2. All bonding lugs shall have inspection windows so that bonding connections may be inspected for full conductor insertion.

5.1.5. Bonding Conductors

5.1.5.1. Size IAW TIA-607 up to a maximum size of 3/0 AWG.

5.1.5.2. Size the telecommunications bonding conductor (TBC) IAW the TIA-607 requirements for a telecommunications bonding backbone (TBB).

5.1.6. Bonding Connections

5.1.6.1. All bonding connections shall be to the front of the PBB and SBB.

5.1.6.2. Bonding connections cannot share the same holes on any PBB, SBB, or RBB.

5.1.6.3. Bonding connections to the busbar shall utilize listed compression two-hole lugs.

5.1.6.4. Bonding connections to metallic telecommunications infrastructure (e.g., racks, ladder rack, cable tray) shall utilize listed compression two-hole lugs wherever possible or equivalent one-hole non- twisting lugs, or other irreversible compression type connections where the use of two-hole lugs is not possible (e.g., conduit bonding bushings).

5.1.6.5. The use of self-tapping screws is not allowed for any bonding conductor connection.

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5.1.6.6. Prior to installing any bonding conductors an antioxidant compound shall be applied to all bonding surfaces that are not electrotin-plated.

5.1.6.7. Prior to making any bonding connection, paint shall be fully scraped from any painted surface such that the scraped surface is fully visible after making the bonding connection.

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6. Labeling

6.1. General Requirements

6.1.1. All labeling shall be IAW the requirements as listed in American National Standards

Institute (ANSI)/TIA 606 (Class 3 requirements) and the requirements in Appendix C of this criterion.

6.1.2. Handwritten labels are not acceptable.

6.1.3. All conduit labels must be self-laminating cable tags that are properly secured to the conduit.

6.1.4. Self- laminating cable tags shall be installed on all backbone cabling as close as practical to the termination point (e.g., Fiber Optic Patch Panel (FOPP) or PET), maintenance hole conduit, or hand hole conduit of the cabling.

6.1.5. If the facility is joint use, each outlet shall be labeled with the branch of service as well

(e.g., R for Army Reserve, G for Army National Guard). Additional labeling details will be determined by USARC CIO/G-6 NEC during the design process.

6.1.6. Stencil new MHs and HHs inside the structure with an identifier designated by the AHJ.

Place the stencil near the top of the MH or HH so that it is visible when the cover is open.

In addition, conduit windows in both new and reutilized MHs and HHs must be stenciled

(if not already) to denote where conduits are connected.

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7. Testing

7.1. General Requirements

7.1.1. All testing shall be performed IAW the requirements as listed in UFC 3-580-01, ANSI/TIA-

568, ANSI/TIA 455, ANSI/TIA 1152, ANSI/TIA 607, and this criterion.

7.1.2. All testing devices used must have been calibrated/recertified within one year of performing field testing. Proof of calibration/recertification is to be provided with the test reports.

7.1.3. All cables must be permanently installed in their final locations prior to conducting final acceptance testing.

7.1.4. Prior to conducting any testing, a visual inspection of all horizontal cabling, multi-pair copper cabling, single mode fiber cabling, and all grounding/bonding components (i.e., busbars, bonding conductors, bonding lugs) shall be conducted. This visual inspection shall include:

7.1.4.1. Cabling and components will be inspected for any rips, tears, stretch marks, irregular bends, and other deformities.

7.1.4.2. Proper labeling of all cabling and components.

7.1.4.3. Proper cable placement, bend radii, terminations, bonding connections, and cable slack (where required).

7.1.5. Failed and/or marginal test reports will not be accepted. Any cabling or component that fails any test or has a marginal test result shall have the issue(s) corrected and the testing re-done until a passing test result is obtained prior to submitting any test reports.

7.2. Final Acceptance Testing

7.2.1. Test Plan

7.2.1.1. At least 60 days prior to conducting final acceptance testing, the contractor shall submit a test plan to USARC G-6. This test plan shall indicate all test equipment, testing methodology, and plan of delivery of test results to USARC G-6. This test plan must be approved by USARC G-6 prior to conducting final acceptance testing.

The test plan shall be in the format as shown in Appendix B.

7.2.1.2. The test plan shall be reviewed and approved by an active BICSI RCDD. The test plan shall be stamped by the RCDD indicating their review and approval. This stamp shall be on the title page of the test plan.

7.2.2. Testing Requirements

7.2.2.1. Horizontal Cabling

7.2.2.1.1. Perform final acceptance testing IAW TIA-568 requirements.

7.2.2.2. Backbone Fiber

7.2.2.2.1. Perform final acceptance testing IAW the UFC 3-580-01 Chapter 3 requirements to include both tier 1 and tier 2 testing.

7.2.2.3. Multi-Pair Copper Cabling

7.2.2.3.1. Perform final acceptance testing IAW TIA-568 requirements.

7.2.2.4. Telecommunications Bonding System

7.2.2.4.1. Perform final acceptance testing IAW TIA-607 requirements using the two-point ground/continuity testing method.

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7.2.2.4.2. The maximum value for resistance between any point in the telecommunications bonding system and the building’s electrical grounding electrode system is 100 milliohms.

7.2.2.5. Maintenance Hole/Hand Hole Bonding System

7.2.2.5.1. Perform final acceptance testing IAW ANSI/TIA 607 requirements using the three-pole fall of potential testing method.

7.2.2.5.2. The maximum value for resistance is 25 ohms.

7.2.2.6. Splice Case(s)

7.2.2.6.1. Perform final acceptance testing tested IAW the manufacturer’s instructions for flash testing.

7.2.2.6.2. Each splice case installed in an underground vault or maintenance hole must be flash tested.

7.2.2.6.3. Each test must be witnessed and verified by the U.S. Government (USG) approving authority.

7.2.3. Test Reports Delivery

7.2.3.1. The test reports for each project or construction specification section must be delivered as one consolidated document in Adobe PDF format.

7.2.3.2. The test reports shall be reviewed and approved by an active BICSI RCDD.