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Telecommunications
Cabling System Technical Specification
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OM3 Fibre Optic
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information to ensure conformity to the project specifications and
current industry standards. Tyco Electronics reserves the right to
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Contents

1.0 Introduction ____________________________________________________________ 4
1.1 Purpose ______________________________________________________________ 4
1.2 Scope________________________________________________________________ 4
1.3 Applicable Documents: __________________________________________________ 5
2.0 Telecommunications System Requirements__________________________________ 5
2.1 Facilities Description ____________________________________________________ 5
2.2 Materials Storage_______________________________________________________ 5
2.3 Telecommunications System Description ____________________________________ 6
3.0 Horizontal Distribution Subsystem _________________________________________ 6
3.1 Telecommunications Outlets ______________________________________________ 6
3.1.1 Product Specifications ___________________________________________________ 6
3.1.2 Modular jack termination tooling ___________________________________________ 8
3.1.3 Telecommunications Outlet Installation______________________________________ 8
3.2 Horizontal Distribution Cable ______________________________________________ 9
3.2.1 Horizontal Distribution Cable Installation ___________________________________ 9
3.3 Horizontal Cross-Connect Termination Hardware __________________________ 10
3.3.1 Horizontal Data Cross-Connect _________________________________________ 10
3.3.2 Modular jack termination tooling __________________________________________ 10
3.3.3 Voice Cross-connect ___________________________________________________ 10
3.3.4 Horizontal Cross-Connect Installation ____________________________________ 11
4.0 Backbone Cable ________________________________________________________ 11
4.1 Backbone Cable Installation______________________________________________ 12
4.2 Backbone Termination Hardware. _________________________________________ 12
4.2.1 Termination Hardware Installation _______________________________________ 13
5.0 Telecommunications Spaces _____________________________________________ 13
5.1 Installation Specifications________________________________________________ 14
6.0 Work Area and Patch Cord Cable Assemblies _______________________________ 14
7.0 Cabling system Testing__________________________________________________ 14
7.1 Copper ______________________________________________________________ 14
7.1.1 Continuity __________________________________________________________ 15
7.1.2 Length ____________________________________________________________ 15
7.1.3 Performance Verification ______________________________________________ 15
7.2 Fibre________________________________________________________________ 15
7.2.1 General Requirements__________________________________________________ 15
7.2.2 Performance test parameters ____________________________________________ 16
7.2.3 Length and Splice Loss _______________________________________________ 17
7.2.4 Test result documentation _______________________________________________ 17
8.0 Firestop Systems _______________________________________________________ 17
8.1 Product Specifications __________________________________________________ 17
8.2 Firestop System Installation______________________________________________ 17
9.0 Grounding and Bonding _________________________________________________ 18
9.1 Product Specifications __________________________________________________ 18
9.2 Ground System Installation ______________________________________________ 18
10.0 System Documentation __________________________________________________ 18
10.1 Cabling system Labeling ________________________________________________ 19
10.2 As-Built Drawings______________________________________________________ 19
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10.3 Test Documentation____________________________________________________ 19
11.0 Warranty and Services __________________________________________________ 20
11.1 Installation Warranty ___________________________________________________ 20
11.2 Cabling system Warranty________________________________________________ 20
11.3 Post Installation Maintenance ____________________________________________ 20
11.4 Project Management / General ___________________________________________ 20
12.0 Cabling system Acceptance ______________________________________________ 21
12.1 Final Inspection _______________________________________________________ 21
12.2 Test Verification _______________________________________________________ 21
12.3 System Performance ___________________________________________________ 21
12.4 Final Acceptance ______________________________________________________ 21

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE
The intent of this document is to provide a standard specification that will be used for all Customer
facilities requiring cabling installation. This document provides the minimum performance criteria
for the components and sub-systems comprising a complete cabling system that shall
accommodate the Owners requirements in excess of ten years.

Product specifications, general design considerations, and installation guidelines are provided in
this written document. Quantities of telecommunications outlets, typical installation details, cable
routing and outlet types for a specific Customer facility will be provided as an attachment to this
document. If the bid documents are in conflict, the written specification shall take precedence.
The successful vendor shall meet or exceed all requirements for the cabling system described in
this document.

The Customers Cable Infrastructure Project requires an AMP NETCONNECT structured cabling
system, or equivalent single-manufacturer solution. The Category 6
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portion of the
cabling system shall comply with the proposed channel performance requirements of the latest
revision of ISO/IEC 11801 2
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Edition, Amendment 1.1 Performance Specifications for 4-pair 100
Ohm Category 6
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Cabling. The cabling system shall be backed by a Tyco Electronics,
or equivalent, 25-Year System Warranty. The system warranty shall be facilitated by the
Contractor and be established between the Customer and the cabling system manufacturer.

The successful contractor is required to furnish all labour, supervision, tooling, miscellaneous
mounting hardware and consumables for each cabling system installed. The contractor shall
maintain current status with the warranting manufacturer, including all training requirements, for
the duration of the Cable Infrastructure Project. The Contractor shall staff each installation crew
with the appropriate number of trained personnel, in accordance with their manufactures warranty
contract agreement, to support the 25-Year System Warranty requirements. After installation, the
Contractor shall submit all documentation to support the warranty in accordance with the
manufacturers warranty requirements, and to apply for said warranty on behalf of the customer.
The warranty will cover the components and labour associated with the repair/replacement of any
failed channel, within the warranty period.
1.2 SCOPE
This document defines the cabling system and subsystem components to include cable,
termination hardware, supporting hardware, and miscellany that Customer will furnish to install a
complete telecommunications system supporting voice and data. The intent of this document is to
provide all pertinent information to allow the vendor to bid the labour, supervision, tooling, and
miscellaneous mounting hardware and consumables to install a complete system. However, it is
the responsibility of the vendor to propose any and all items required for a complete system if not
identified in the BOM attached to this specification.
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1.3 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:
The cabling system described in this specification is derived in part from the recommendations
made in industry standard documents. The list of documents below is incorporated by reference:

1) This Technical Specification and Associated Drawings
2) ISO/IEC 11801 2
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Edition, Amendment 1.1 (ISO/IEC JTC1 SC25 N 1324A) Performance
Specification for 4-Pair 100 Ohm Category 6
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Cabling
3) ISO/IEC 11801 2
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Edition, Information technology - Generic cabling for customer premises.
4) ISO/IEC 14763-1, Information Technology Implementation and operation of customer
premises cabling Part 1: Administration.
5) ISO/IEC 14763-3, Information Technology Implementation and operation of customer
premises cabling Part 2: Planning and installation.
6) EN 50174-3, Information Technology Implementation and operation of customer premises
cabling Part 3:Testing of optical fibre cabling.
7) IEC 61936-1, Generic cabling systems Specifications for the testing of balanced
communication cabling in accordance with ISO/IEC 11801 Part 1: Installed cabling
8) ISO/IEC 18010, Information technology Pathways and spaces for customer premises cabling
9) IEC 60364-1, Electrical installations of buildings Part 1: Fundamental principles, assessment
of general characteristics, definitions.
10) Building Industries Consulting Services, International (BICSI) Telecommunications Distribution
Methods Manual (TDMM) 11
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edition
11) AMP NETCONNECT Design and Installation Contractor Agreement (current)

If a conflict exists between applicable documents, then the order in the list above shall dictate the
order of precedence in resolving conflicts. This order of precedence shall be maintained unless a
lesser order document has been adopted as code by a local or governmental.

If this document and any of the documents listed above are in conflict, then the more stringent
requirement shall apply. All documents listed are believed to be the most current releases of the
documents; the vendor is responsible to determine and adhere to the most recent release when
developing the proposal for installation.
2.0 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 FACILITIES DESCRIPTION
The Customers facilities vary in function and size. The majority of personnel are situated in
modular office furniture, with some hard wall offices typically around the exterior of the floor.

2.2 MATERIALS STORAGE
The cable & components should be stored upright in dry conditions. The cable should not be
exposed to extreme cold or heat. Where the cable will be stored for more than 4 weeks the ends of
the cable should be sealed. When the cable is moved from storage to the installation point, the
cable should be allowed to acclimatize, for 1 or 2 days, to the new environmental conditions before
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the cable is installed. Cable batch numbers should be noted for each floor and pathway. Sufficient
cable should be kept on each floor in a suitable location with a clear run to the pathway. It is
recommended that the cable reels / boxes are placed on a pallet or a raised access floor to avoid
the risk of being affected by any flood or water leaks.
2.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Customer deploys two circuits to each user outlet as a standard configuration. The two data
circuits are provided via two Category 6
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cables to each outlet. Horizontal data cables
are terminated on rack-mounted Category 6
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patch panels. Voice (backbone) cables are
terminated to 50 port rack-mounted Voice patch panels or backboard-mounted 110Connect XC
frames. Horizontal data circuits are connected to LAN electronics within each FD. Horizontal
voice circuits are cross-connected to backbone riser frames within each FD.

Where applicable a 50/125 micron OM3 grade multimode fibre optic backbone is employed
between the data CD and each FD for data connectivity, and high pair count Category 3 (CW1308)
or Category 5e cables are employed between the voice CD and each FD for voice connectivity.
Within the data CD and the FDs, backbone fibre cores are terminated and housed in rack-mount
fibre optic enclosures. Within the voice CD and the FDs, backbone copper pairs are terminated on
25 port or 50 port rack-mounted Voice patch panels.
3.0 HORIZONTAL DISTRIBUTION SUBSYSTEM
3.1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLETS
Each outlet location, unless otherwise noted, shall be with two Category 6
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Each Category 6
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cable shall be terminated on an 8-position, 8-conductor Category 6
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jack to the T568B colour code. The outlet plates, unless otherwise noted, shall be
mounted to single gang boxes, surface mount boxes as required. Back boxes must be supplied
where required. Floor boxes, if required, will be supplied but the tender must indicate quantities.
This will include any necessary mounting plates.
3.1.1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Category 3 (minimum) Cabling
Category 3 cabling shall be 24 AWG / 0.5mm, 4-pair UTP, with a white PVC/LSZH jacket. Cable
shall be third party verified to comply with IEC 61156-4 Category 3 requirements. Cable shall be
supplied on reels.

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Horizontal cabling shall be 23 AWG, 4-pair F/UTP, F/FTP or S/FTP, with a white PVC / LSZH
jacket. Cable jacketing shall be lead-free. Cable shall meet the performance requirements listed
in the table below in addition to all other standard Category 6
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performance
requirements. Cable shall be supplied on wooden reels or in reel-in-box. Horizontal cable shall be
AMP NETCONNECT part number:
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Category 6
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Cable part number index*
Cable Type PVC LSZH Plenum
F/UTP 1499389 1859218 1799416
F/FTP 1711163
S/FTP 57893

* All cable types are not available in all regions. Asia/Pacific and Americas are using F/UTP, while
EMEA are using F/FTP or S/FTP.

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shall be achieved the channel shall meet following values:

Values for ANEXT shall be achieved by design of the system. Testing of ANEXT is not necessary.

Category 6 Cable Performance Characteristics
Frequency
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Attenuation
(dB/100m)
PSNEXT
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PSELFEXT
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RL
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PSACR
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PS ANEXT
(dB)
PS AACR-F
(dB)
Maximum Minimum Typical Minimum Typical Minimum Typical Minimum Typical Minimum Typical Minimum Typical
1 2,1 72,3 75 65,0 68 20,0 22 70,2 73 92,5 112 78,2 98
16 7,5 54,2 57 40,9 44 25,0 27 46,8 50 74,4 95 54,1 74
100 19,1 42,3 45 25,0 28 20,1 22 23,2 26 62,5 83 38,2 58
250 31,1 36,3 39 17,0 20 17,3 19 5,3 8 56,5 77 30,2 50
500 45,3 31,8 35 11,0 14 15,2 17 -13,4 -10 52,0 72 24,2 44
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Channel Performance Class E
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Characteristics,
ISO/IEC 11801 2nd Edition, Amendment 1.1 (ISO/IEC JTC1 SC25 N 1324A)
Performance Specification for 4-Pair 100 Ohm Category 6A / Class EA Cabling
Frequency
(MHz)
Attenuation
(dB/100m)
PSNEXT
(dB)
PS ACR-F
(dB)
RL
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PSACR
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Coupling
Attenuation
(dB)
PSANEX
(dB)T
PS AACR-F
(dB)
Maximum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum
1 2,3 62,0 62 19 59,7 N/A 67 67
16 8,2 62 50,6 18 42,4 N/A 67 52,9
100 20,9 56,1 37,1 12 16,2 40 60 37
250 33,9 56,1 30,2 8 -3,7 32 54 29
500 49,3 50,6 24,8 6 -24,5 26 49,5 23
600 - - - - - - - -
1000 - - -

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Modular Jacks

All modular jacks shall be wired to the T568B wiring pattern. Modular jacks shall be constructed
with a housing of Zamag 5 (Z410). Modular jacks shall be terminated using a AMP
NETCONNECT SL Series Modular Jack Termination Tool part number 1725150-3. The connector
shall terminate 22-24 AWG solid or 24-26 AWG stranded conductors with a maximum insulation
diameter of 1,60 mm and a maximum cable jacket diameter of 9,00 mm. The modular jack
contacts shall be plated with a minimum of 1,27 micro metre of gold in the contact area and a
minimum of 381 micro metre of tin-lead in the solder area over a 1,27 micro metre minimum nickel
underplate. Modular jacks shall be compatible with panel thicknesses of 1,47 1,60 mm.

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modular (data) jacks shall be unkeyed 4-pair. Modular jacks shall be AMP
NETCONNECT part number 1711160-1, 1711342-1, 1711295-1 or 1711343-1.

Modular jacks shall be compatible with the AMP NETCONNECT SL Series Modular Jack
Termination Tool part number 1725150-3.

3.1.2 MODULAR JACK TERMINATION TOOLING

Termination of STP modular jacks at every TO shall be completed using a hand tool which
employs a fully repeatable, self centering, non-impact mechanical termination process. This
process shall simultaneously cut and terminate all 8 conductors to the modular jack. This hand
tool shall be AMP NETCONNECT part number 1725150-3.
3.1.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET INSTALLATION

All outlets shall be installed in the following manner:

Cables shall be coiled in the in-wall or surface-mount boxes if adequate space is present to
house the cable coil without exceeding the manufacturers bend radius. In hollow wall
installations where box-eliminators are used, excess wire can be stored in the wall. No
more than 300mm of slack shall be stored in a wall box, modular furniture raceway, or
insulated walls. Excess slack may be neatly coiled and stored in the ceiling or raised
access floor for each drop location when there is not enough space present in the outlet
box to store slack cable.

In addition, each cable type shall be terminated as indicated below:

Cables shall be dressed and terminated in accordance with the recommendations made in
the ISO/IEC 11801 2
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Edition document, manufacturers recommendations and/or best
industry practices.
Pair untwist at the termination shall not exceed 6mm for Category 6
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hardware.
Bend radius of the cable in the termination area shall not be less than 4 times the outside
diameter of the cable.
The cable jacket shall be maintained as close as possible to the termination point.

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3.2 HORIZONTAL DISTRIBUTION CABLE
Horizontal distribution cable for data circuits shall be Category 6
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, 4-pair shielded
twisted pair cable. Quantities of cables to each outlet shall be in accordance with the definitions
provided in Section 3.1.1 above.
3.2.1 HORIZONTAL DISTRIBUTION CABLE INSTALLATION

Cable shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and best
industry practices.
Cable tray, trunking and conduits shall not be filled greater than the ISO/IEC 14763-2
maximum fill for the particular pathway type.
Cables shall be installed in continuous lengths from origin to destination (no splices) unless
specifically addressed in this document.
Where cable splices are allowed, they shall be in accessible locations and housed in an
enclosure intended and suitable for the purpose.
The cables minimum bend radius and maximum pulling tension shall not be exceeded.
Cable bundles and all horizontal cables shall be supported at a maximum of 1.2m intervals.
At no point shall cable(s) rest on false ceiling grids or panels.
Horizontal distribution cables shall be bundled in groups of not greater than 48 cables.
Cable bundle quantities in excess of 48 cables may cause deformation of the bottom
cables within the bundle.
Cable shall be installed above fire-sprinkler and systems and shall not be attached to the
system or any ancillary equipment or hardware. The cabling system and support hardware
shall be installed so that it does not obscure any valves, fire alarm conduit, boxes, or other
control devices.
Cables shall not be attached to ceiling grid or lighting support wires. Where light support
for drop cable legs are required, the contractor shall install clips to support the cabling.
Any cable damaged or exceeding recommended installation parameters during installation
shall be replaced by the contractor prior to final acceptance at no cost to the Owner.
Cables shall be identified by a self-adhesive label in accordance with the System
Documentation Section of this specification. The cable label shall be applied to the cable
behind the faceplate on a section of cable that can be accessed by removing the cover
plate.
Shielded twisted pair cable shall be installed so that there are no bends more than four
times the cables outside diameter (4 X cable O.D.) at any point in the run.
Pulling tension on 4-pair STP cables shall not exceed 150N for a single cable or cable
bundle.

3.2.2 MINIMUM HORIZONTAL CABLE LENGTHS
Channel lengths in accordance with ISO/IEC 11801 2
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Edition, Amendment 1.1 have to meet
certain minimum lengths for each part of the horizontal cabling. Using a AMP NETCONNECT
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cabling system, a reduction of these minimum lengths, may be applied
under the following conditions:

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Min. Length (m) Permanent Link CP Cord Cross Connect Patch Cord
ISO/IEC 11801 15 5 2 2
XG 4 connector 15 5 2 2
XG 2 connector 10 NA NA 1
XG 2 connector 4,5 NA NA 1,5

Channels using 3 connectors are to be considered as 4 connector channels in regards to minimum
lengths.

3.3 Horizontal Cross-Connect Termination Hardware
3.3.1 HORIZONTAL DATA CROSS-CONNECT
The horizontal cross-connect for data circuits shall consist of patch cords from the horizontal
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termination panels to the network equipment within the same or adjacent
racks. The horizontal data cross-connect shall be contained in 19 x 800mm wide rack(s), if higher
than 35U, then 19 x 1000mm wide rack(s). All equipment racks shall be augmented with
horizontal and vertical management hardware, allowing excess patch cord lengths to be stored in
the sides of the cabinet, both front and rear, to properly dress horizontal cables and patch cords.
Patch panels shall be 1U high and provide 24 modular jack ports or 2U high and provide 48
modular jack ports, wired to T568B. Patch panel modular jacks shall be configured as 6-port,
replaceable modules. The front of each module shall be capable of accepting 9mm to 12mm
labels. Each port shall be capable of accepting an icon to indicate its function. Patch panels shall
terminate the building cabling using a AMP NETCONNECT SL Series Modular Jack Termination
Tool part number 1725150-3. Patch panels shall be AMP NETCONNECT part number 1933319-1
(flat), 1933321-1 (angled) 24port or 1933320-1 (flat), 1933322-1 (angled) 48 port.

Modular jacks shall be compatible with the AMP NETCONNECT SL Series Modular Jack
Termination Tool part number 1725150-3.

3.3.2 MODULAR JACK TERMINATION TOOLING

Termination of STP Patch Panel modular jacks shall be completed using a hand tool which
employs a fully repeatable, self centering, non-impact mechanical termination process. This
process shall simultaneously cut and terminate all 8 conductors to the modular jack. This hand
tool shall be AMP NETCONNECT part number 1725150-3.

3.3.3 VOICE CROSS-CONNECT
Voice patch panels may be used for the voice cross connect, they are available in two pin
configurations, both 1U (44,5 mm) high. They are configured to a 2 pin presentation on pins 3&6
and 4&5 (part no. 1394060-2) or 1&2 and 4&5 (part no. 1394060-5).

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3.3.4 HORIZONTAL CROSS-CONNECT INSTALLATION
Copper termination and management hardware shall be installed in the following manner:

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Bend radius of the 4 pair cable in the termination area shall not exceed 4 times the outside
Bend radius of the > 4 pair cable in the termination area shall not exceed 8 times the
outside diameter of the cable.
Cables shall be neatly bundled and dressed to their respective panels or blocks. Each
panel or block shall be fed by an individual bundle separated and dressed back to the point
of cable entrance into the rack or frame.
Each cable shall be clearly labelled on the cable jacket behind the patch panel at a location
that can be viewed without removing the bundle support ties. Cables labelled within the
bundle, where the label is obscured from view shall not be acceptable.

Fibre optic termination hardware shall be installed in the following manner:

Fibre slack shall be neatly coiled within the fibre termination panel. No slack loops shall be
allowed external to the fibre panel(s).
Each cable shall be individually attached to the respective termination panel by mechanical
means. The cables strength member(s) shall be securely attached to the cable strain relief
bracket in the panel.
Each fibre cable shall be stripped upon entering the termination panel and the individual
fibres routed in the termination panel.
Each cable shall be clearly labelled at the entrance to the termination panel. Cables
labelled within the bundle shall not be acceptable.
Dust caps shall be installed on the connectors and couplings at all times unless physically
connected.

4.0 BACKBONE CABLE
Voice backbone cabling shall be 24 AWG / 0.5mm, 100-pair UTP, with a PVC/LSZH jacket. Cable
shall be third party verified to comply with IEC 61156-4 Category 3 requirements. Cable shall be
supplied on reels. A coupled bonding conductor will be installed within the riser bundle and
bonded and grounded at each end.

Fibre optic cable shall be utilized to provide backbone connectivity between the Data CD and each
FD. The optical fibre cable shall be of tight buffered or loose tube construction suitable for indoor
and outdoor applications containing 50/125 micron OM3 fibres surrounded by E-glass or aramid
strength members and ULSZH outer jacket. The cable shall provide a maximum attenuation of
2.7dB/km @ 850 nm and 0.7dB/km @ 1300 nm. The bandwidth of the cable shall be greater than
1500 MHz/km @ 850 nm and 500 MHz/km @ 1300 nm using a overfilled launch condition and
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2000 MHz/km @ 850 nm using a effective laser launch condition. The optical fibre cable shall be
AMP Netconnect system cable.
4.1 BACKBONE CABLE INSTALLATION
All backbone cables shall be installed in the following manner:

Backbone cables shall be installed separately from horizontal distribution cables.
Where cables are housed in conduits, the backbone and horizontal cables shall be installed
in separate conduits.
Where backbone cables and distribution cables are installed in a cable tray or wireway,
backbone cables shall be installed first and bundled separately from the horizontal
distribution cables.
4.2 BACKBONE TERMINATION HARDWARE.
Each fibre optic cable shall be terminated in the Data CD and FDs in rack mount enclosure(s)
providing protection to the terminated fibres. The optical fibre patch panel(s) shall each be
capable of containing 48 LC connectors in a 1U enclosure. The LC connectors shall be 50 micron,
multimode connectors, capable of terminating either 250 micron coated or 900 micron buffered
fibres. The connectors shall be field-installable, requiring no epoxy, or polishing. The connectors
shall meet the intermateability requirements of IEC 61754-20. Connector performance
requirements are listed in the following table:

LC Connector Performance Characteristics

Test Description

Requirement (dB) Test method
Interface dimensions IEC 61754-20
Random attenuation
(insertion loss)
100% 0.75 dB
95% 0.50 dB
50% 0.35 dB
61300-3-34
Return Loss 20 dB 61300-3-6
Impact (5 drops from 1.5 meters) 0.75 IL, 20 RL 61300-2-12
Mating durability (500 cycles) 0.75 IL, 20 RL 61300-2-2
Cable Retention ( 50N, 120 sec.) 0.75 IL, 20 RL 61300-2-4
Flex of strain relief ( 2N , 100 cycles) 0.75 IL, 20 RL 61300-2-44
Static side load ( 1N, 60 min.) 0.75 IL, 20 RL 61300-2-42

Voice backbone cables shall be terminated via Voice patch panels, they are available in two pin
configurations, both 1U (1.75 inches) high. They configured to a 2 pin presentation on pins 3&6
and 4&5 (part no. 1394060-2) or 1&2 and 4&5 (part no. 1394060-5).

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4.2.1 TERMINATION HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Copper termination and management hardware shall be installed in the following manner:

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Bend radius of the 4 pair cable in the termination area shall not exceed 4 times the outside
Bend radius of the > 4 pair cable in the termination area shall not exceed 8 times the
outside diameter of the cable.
Cables shall be neatly bundled and dressed to their respective panels or blocks. Each
panel or block shall be fed by an individual bundle separated and dressed back to the point
of cable entrance into the rack or frame.
Each cable shall be clearly labelled on the cable jacket behind the patch panel at a location
that can be viewed without removing the bundle support ties. Cables labelled within the
bundle, where the label is obscured from view shall not be acceptable.

Fibre optic termination hardware shall be installed in the following manner:

Fibre slack shall be neatly coiled within the fibre termination panel. No slack loops shall be
allowed external to the fibre panel(s).
Each cable shall be individually attached to the respective termination panel by mechanical
means. The cables strength member(s) shall be securely attached the cable strain relief
bracket in the panel.
Each fibre cable shall be stripped upon entering the termination panel and the individual
fibres routed in the termination panel.
Each cable shall be clearly labelled at the entrance to the termination panel. Cables
labelled within the bundle shall not be acceptable.
Dust caps shall be installed on the connectors and couplings at all times unless physically
connected.
5.0 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES
The telecommunication closets shall house racks, voice termination fields and required cable
routing hardware. Racks shall be placed in a manner that will allow a minimum of 1m of clearance
from the front and rear mounting surfaces and on one side. If one mounting rail of the rack is
placed against a wall, the mounting rail shall be no closer than 250mm to the wall to allow room for
vertical management. Where there is more than one rack, the racks shall be bayed with vertical
management hardware to provide interbay management. Bayed rack frames will be placed in a
manner that will allow a minimum of 1m of clearance from the front and rear mounting surfaces
and on one side of the bayed assembly.

Backbone termination fields shall be mounted to the left of the horizontal voice fields. Conduits a
minimum of 100mm in diameter shall be used in all closets. Conduits for data backbone shall be
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located adjacent to the racks and conduits for voice shall be located adjacent to the voice
termination fields. The contractor shall provide required ladder and wall mount management rings
to properly support and dress cables from conduits to racks and frames.

5.1 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
Racks shall be installed in the following manner:

Racks shall be securely attached to the concrete or raised access floor using appropriate
hardware
All racks shall be grounded to the telecommunications ground bus bar in accordance with
Section 9.0 of this document.
Rack mount screws not used for installing fibre panels and other hardware shall be bagged
and left with the rack upon completion of the installation.

6.0 WORK AREA AND PATCH CORD CABLE ASSEMBLIES
Patch cords used at the telecommunication rack and at the workstation shall be Category 6
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, 4-pair assemblies. Patch cords shall be factory-assembled by the manufacturer of the
cabling system. Each workstation shall require one 3m Category 6
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patch cord. The
owner shall provide the phone cords.

In the FD, 2m, 3m, and 4m patch cords shall be provided to cross-connect between the data patch
panels and network equipment. One patch cord per user outlet is provided. The total quantity of
patch cords required are equally divided between three assembly lengths. Optical patch cords
shall be provided to patch the network equipment to the enclosures and shall be 1 meter in
length. [LC to LC, LC to SC or LC to ST] fibre optic patch cords shall be provided depending upon
LAN electronic interface.
7.0 CABLING SYSTEM TESTING
All cables and termination hardware shall be 100% tested for defects in installation and to verify
cable performance under installed conditions. The contractor prior to system acceptance shall
verify all conductors of each installed cable useable. Any defect in the cabling system installation
including but not limited to cable, connectors, feed through couplers, patch panels, and connector
blocks shall be repaired or replaced in order to ensure 100% useable conductors in all cables
installed.

All channels shall be tested in accordance with this document, the ND&I Contract agreement, and
best industry practices. If any of these are in conflict, the Contractor shall be responsible to bring
any discrepancies to the attention of the project team for clarification and/or resolution.
7.1 COPPER
Each channel shall be tested for continuity on all pairs and/or conductors. Twisted-pair voice
cables shall be tested for continuity, pair reversals, shorts, and opens using a green light type
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test set. Twisted-pair data cables shall be tested for the all of the above requirements, plus tests
that indicate installed cable performance. The balanced copper channels shall be tested using a
level IIIe tester as specified in IEC61935-1. Level IV testers may be used, provided they meet the
accuracy level IIIe as specified in IEC 61935-1, when using a 8 position RJ45 modular interface.
Level IV testers as specified by IEC 61935-1 are only specified using a Category 7 interface and
can therefore not by default meet the accuracy level specified for level IIIe, this verification have to
be proven by the manufacturer or by 3
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7.1.1 CONTINUITY
Each pair of each installed cable shall be tested using a green light test set that shows opens,
shorts, polarity and pair-reversals. Shielded/screened cables shall be tested with a device that
verifies shield continuity in addition to the above stated tests. The test shall be recorded as
pass/fail as indicated by the test set in accordance with the manufacturers recommended
procedures, and referenced to the appropriate cable identification number and circuit or pair
number. Any faults in the wiring shall be corrected and the cable re-tested prior to final
acceptance.
7.1.2 LENGTH
Each installed cable shall be tested for installed length using a TDR type device. The cables shall
be tested from patch panel to patch panel and patch panel to outlet as appropriate. The cable
length shall conform to the maximum distances set forth in the ISO/IEC 11801 2
nd
Edition
Standard. Cable lengths shall be recorded, referencing the cable identification number and circuit
or pair number. For multipair cables, the longest pair length shall be recorded as the length for the
cable.
7.1.3 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
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automatically evaluated by the equipment, using the most up-to-date criteria from the ISO/IEC
11801 2
nd
Edition Standard and the result shown as pass/fail. Test results shall be printed directly
from the test unit or from a download file using an application from the test equipment
manufacturer. The printed test results shall include all tests performed and the actual test result
achieved.

7.2 FIBRE
Fibre optic cabling links in the installation shall be tested in accordance with the field test
specifications defined by the ISO/IEC 11801 2
nd
Edition and IEC 14763-3 Standards or by the
appropriate network application standard(s) whichever is more demanding as detailed in 7.2.1
7.2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ISO/IEC 11801 2
ND
Edition defines the passive cabling network, to include cable, connectors, and
splices (if present), between two optical fibre patch panels (connecting hardware). A typical
horizontal link segment is from the telecommunications outlet/connector to the horizontal cross-
connect. A building backbone cabling subsystem extends from building distributor(s) to the floor
distributor(s). The test shall include the representative connector performance at the connecting
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hardware associated with the mating of patch cords. The test does not, however, include the
performance of the connector at the interface with the test equipment.
100% of the installed cabling links must be tested and must pass the requirements of the
standards mentioned above and as further detailed in Section 7.2.2. Any failing link must be
documented, diagnosed and corrected. The corrective action shall be followed with a new test to
prove that the corrected link meets the performance requirements. The final and passing result of
the tests for all links shall be provided in the test results documentation.
7.2.2 PERFORMANCE TEST PARAMETERS
ISO/IEC 11801 2
ND
Edition prescribes the single performance parameter for field testing of fibre
optic links as link attenuation, when installing components compliant with this standard. The link
attenuation shall be calculated in accordance with the specifications within ISO/IEC 11801 2
ND

Edition.
Horizontal distribution multimode optical fibre attenuation shall be measured at both 850
nanometres (nm) and 1300 nm using an LED light source and power meter. Backbone multimode
fibre shall be tested at both 850 nm and 1300 nm in both directions. Test set-up and performance
shall be conducted in accordance with IEC 14763-3 Standard. This measurement is consistent
with the loss which network equipment will see under normal installation and use. Power meter
launch leads shall be as part number Y-6695241-X, where Y and X denotes connector interfaces.
OTDR launch leads shall be as part number Y-6695240-X, where Y and X denotes connector
interfaces.

Single mode optical fibre attenuation shall be measured at 1310 nanometres (nm) and 1550
nanometres (nm) using a laser light source and power meter. Tests shall be performed at both
wavelengths in both directions on each core of fibre. The set-up and test shall be performed in
accordance with IEC 14763-3 Standard. Power meter launch leads shall be as part number Y-
6695245-X, where Y and X denotes connector interfaces. OTDR launch leads shall be as part
number Y-6695244-X, where Y and X denotes connector interfaces.

Attenuation testing shall be performed with a stable launch condition using prescribed jumpers to
attach the test equipment to the cable plant. The light source shall be left in place after calibration
and the power meter moved to the far end to take measurements. Maximum attenuation for
installed cables shall be evaluated based on the following formula: manufacturers maximum
attenuation per kilometre, divided by 1000 and then multiplied by the installed cable length in
meters*. The adjusted cable attenuation value shall be added to the manufacturers mean loss per
mated pair of connectors multiplied by the number of mated pairs under test.

The expected results for each cable (or group of cables of the same nominal length) shall be
calculated before the start of testing and recorded in a space provided on the Contractors test
matrix. Each core of fibre in the respective cable shall be evaluated against this target number.
Any fibres that exceed this value by more than (?dB) shall be repaired or replaced at no cost to the
Owner.

*For this application, the length based on cable length measurements marked on the jacket, will be
suitable. If OTDR testing is performed in accordance with 7.2.3, then the actual measured length
shall be used.

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7.2.3 LENGTH AND SPLICE LOSS
Each cable shall be tested with an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) to verify installed
cable length and splice losses. The OTDR measurements for length shall be performed in
accordance with IEC 61300-3-4, Insert method A. The measurements to determine splice loss
shall be performed in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and best industry
practices. These tests shall be employed where one or more of the following conditions exist.

Where OTDR testing is specifically requested by the Owner
Each core shall be tested on all outside plant cables and/or where splices exist.
A representative core of each fibre cable shall be tested to verify length if the estimated
cable length is within 10% of the maximum length specified, in respect to cable function, in
the ISO/IEC 11801 Standard.
Where abnormal or unexpected results are obtained during attenuation testing
Where the cable has been subjected to extreme conditions or stresses during installation.

7.2.4 TEST RESULT DOCUMENTATION
Test results saved by the test equipment shall be printed directly from the test unit or from a
download file using an application from the test equipment manufacturer. The printed test results
shall include all tests performed and the actual test result achieved including the identification of
the link, the length, the attenuation measured at each wavelength, the test limit calculated for the
corresponding wavelength and the margin.
8.0 FIRESTOP SYSTEMS
A firestop system is comprised of: the item or items penetrating the fire rated structure; the opening
in the structure and the materials and assembly of the materials used to seal the penetrated
structure. Firestop systems comprise an effective block for fire, heat, vapor and pressurized water
stream.

All penetrations through fire rated building structures (walls and floors) shall be sealed with an
appropriate firestop system. This requirement applies to through penetrations (complete
penetration) and membrane penetrations (through one side of a hollow fire rated structure). Any
penetrating items such as riser slots, sleeves, cables, conduit, cable tray, and raceways shall be
properly firestopped.
8.1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Firestop systems shall be installed as per Local Fire Regulations (always ask local fire authority for
recommendations).
8.2 FIRESTOP SYSTEM INSTALLATION
All firestop systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and
shall be completely installed and available for inspection by the local inspection authorities prior to
cabling system acceptance.
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9.0 GROUNDING AND BONDING
The facility shall be equipped with a Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB). This
backbone shall be used to ground all telecommunications cable shields, equipment, racks,
cabinets, raceways, and other associated hardware that has the potential for acting as a current
carrying conductor. The TBB shall be installed independent of the buildings electrical and building
ground and shall be designed in accordance with the recommendations contained in the IEC
60364 and ISO/IEC 14763-2 standards.

The main entrance facility/equipment room in each building shall be equipped with a
telecommunications main grounding bus bar (TMGB). Each telecommunications closet shall be
provided with a telecommunications ground bus bar (TGB). The TMGB shall be connected to the
building electrical entrance grounding facility. The intent of this system is to provide a grounding
system that is equal in potential to the building electrical ground system. Therefore, ground loop
current potential is minimized between telecommunications equipment and the electrical system to
which it is attached.
9.1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
All racks, metallic backboards, cable sheaths, metallic strength members, splice cases, cable
trays, etc. entering or residing in the FD or ER shall be grounded to the respective TGB or TMGB
using a minimum #6 AWG (4.1mm) stranded copper bonding conductor and compression
connectors. Where metallic panels attached to the rack to not have sufficient metal to metal
contact to provide an adequate path to ground, they shall be bonded to the rack using a minimum
#14 AWG (1.6mm) copper conductor. The copper conductor size shall be upgraded based on the
largest power conductor feeding any rack mount equipment. The conductor shall be continuous,
attaching all isolated components in a daisy chain fashion from top to bottom and bonded to the
rack using an appropriate compression connector.

All wires used for telecommunications grounding purposes shall be identified with a green
insulation. Non-insulated wires shall be identified at each termination point with a wrap of green
tape. All cables and bus bars shall be identified and labelled in accordance with the System
Documentation Section of this specification.
9.2 GROUND SYSTEM INSTALLATION
The TBB shall adhere to the recommendations of the IEC 60364 and ISO/IEC 14763-2 standards,
and shall be installed in accordance with best industry practices. A licensed electrical contractor
shall perform installation and termination of the main bonding conductor to the building service
entrance ground, at a minimum.
10.0 SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION
The following section describes the installation, administration, testing, and as-built documentation
required to be produced and/or maintained by the contractor during the course of the installation.
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10.1 CABLING SYSTEM LABELING
The contractor shall develop and submit for approval a labelling system for the cable installation.
Customer will negotiate an appropriate labelling scheme with the successful contractor. At a
minimum, the labelling system shall clearly identify all components of the system: racks, cables,
panels and outlets. The labelling system shall designate the cables origin and destination and a
unique identifier for the cable within the system. Racks and patch panels shall be labelled to
identify the location within the cabling system infrastructure. All labelling information shall be
recorded on the as-built drawings and all test documents shall reflect the appropriate labelling
scheme.

All label printing will be machine generated using indelible ink ribbons or cartridges. Self-
laminating labels will be used on cable jackets, appropriately sized to the OD of the cable, and
placed within view at the termination point on each end. Outlet labels will be the manufacturers
labels provided with the outlet assembly.
10.2 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
The installation contractor will be provided with 2 sets of drawings at the start of the project. One
set will be designated for as the central location to document all as-built information as it occurs
throughout the project. The central set will be maintained by the Contractors Foreman on a daily
basis, and will be available to the Technical representative upon request during the course of the
project. Anticipated variations from the build-to drawings may be for such things as cable routing
and actual outlet placement. No variations will be allowed to the planned termination positions of
horizontal and backbone cables, and grounding conductors unless approved in writing by the
Owner.

The Contractor shall provide the central drawing set to the owner at the conclusion of the project.
The marked up drawing set will accurately depict the as-built status of the system including
termination locations, cable routing, and all administration labelling for the cabling system. In
addition, a narrative will be provided that describes any areas of difficulty encountered during the
installation that could potentially cause problems to the telecommunications system.
10.3 TEST DOCUMENTATION
Test documentation shall be provided in a ring binder(s) within three weeks after the completion of
the project. The binder(s) shall be clearly marked on the outside front cover and spine with the
words Test Results, the project name, and the date of completion (month and year). The binder
shall be divided by major heading tabs, Horizontal and Backbone. Each major heading shall be
further sectioned by test type. Within the horizontal and backbone sections, scanner test results
(Category 3 or 6
A
), fibre optic attenuation test results, OTDR traces, and green light test results
shall be segregated by tab. Test data within each section shall be presented in the sequence
listed in the administration records. The test equipment by name, manufacturer, model number
and last calibration date will also be provided at the end of the document. Unless a more frequent
calibration cycle is specified by the manufacturer, an annual calibration cycle is anticipated on all
test equipment used for this installation. The test document shall detail the test method used and
the specific settings of the equipment during the test.

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Scanner tests shall be printed on A4 paper. Hand written test results (attenuation results and
green light results) shall be documented. OTDR test results shall be printed or attached and
copied on A4 paper for inclusion in the test documentation binder.

When repairs and re-tests are performed, the problem found and corrective action taken shall be
noted, and both the failed and passed test data shall be collocated in the binder.
11.0 WARRANTY AND SERVICES
The contractor shall provide a system warranty covering the installed cabling system against
defects in workmanship, components, and performance, and follow-on support after project
completion.
11.1 INSTALLATION WARRANTY
The contractor shall warrant the cabling system against defects in workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of system acceptance. The warranty shall cover all labour and materials
necessary to correct a failed portion of the system and to demonstrate performance within the
original installation specifications after repairs are accomplished. This warranty shall be provided
at no additional cost to the Owner.
11.2 CABLING SYSTEM WARRANTY
The contractor shall facilitate a 25-year system performance warranty between the manufacturer
and the Owner. An extended component warranty shall be provided which warrants functionality
of all components used in the system for 25 years from the date of acceptance. The performance
warranty shall warrant the installed 500 MHz horizontal copper, and both the horizontal and the
backbone optical fibre portions of the cabling system. Copper channels shall be warranted against
the channel performance minimum expected results defined in ISO/IEC 11801 2
nd
Edition,
Amendment 1.1. Fibre optic links shall be warranted against the link and segment performance
minimum expected results defined in the ISO/IEC 11801 2
nd
Edition.
11.3 POST INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE
The contractor shall furnish an hourly rate with the proposal submittal which shall be valid for a
period of one year from the date of acceptance. This rate will be used when cabling support is
required to affect moves, adds, and changes to the system (MACs). MACs shall not void the
Contractors nor manufacturers warranty.
11.4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT / GENERAL
The contractor shall establish a single point of contact with the Customer who will be responsible
for reporting progress and updating the Customers Technical Representative with issues that the
Owner must address to facilitate the cabling system installation. The contractors POC shall
provide daily written reports to the Customers Technical Representative detailing progress.
Requests for access to limited access or restricted areas shall be made (the day prior to the
required access). Information critical to the completion of the task or project shall be
communicated to the customers Technical Representative as the requirement becomes known.
Casual information shall be passed during the scheduled progress report.
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The contractor shall maintain the Customers facility in a neat and orderly manner during the
installation of the communications cabling system. The Customers facilities shall be maintained in
broom clean condition at the completion of work each day. At the completion of work in each area,
the contractor will perform a final cleaning of debris prior to moving the installation crew to the next
work area.
12.0 CABLING SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE
The Customers Technical Representative will make periodic inspection of the project in progress.
One inspection will be performed at the conclusion of cable pulling, prior to closing of the raised
access floor or ceiling, to inspect the method of cable routing and support, and the fire stopping of
penetrations. A second inspection will be performed at completion of cable termination to validate
that cables were dressed and terminated in accordance with CENELEC specifications for jacket
removal and pair untwist, compliance with manufacturers minimum bend radius, and that cable
ends are dressed neatly and orderly.
12.1 FINAL INSPECTION
Upon completion of the project, The Customers Technical Representative will perform a final
inspection of the installed cabling system with the Contractors Project Foreman. The final
inspection will be performed to validate that all horizontal and backbone cables were installed as
defined in the drawing package, and that the installation meets the aesthetic expectations of the
Customer.
12.2 TEST VERIFICATION
Upon receipt of the test documentation, The Customer reserves the right to perform 10% spot
testing of a representative sample of the cabling system to validate test results provided in the test
document. Customer testing will use the same method employed by the contractor, and minor
variations will be allowed to account for differences in test equipment. If significant discrepancies
are found, the Contractor will be notified for resolution.
12.3 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
During the three week period between final inspection and delivery of the test and as-built
documentation, The Customer will activate the cabling system. The Customer will validate
operation of the cabling system during this period.
12.4 FINAL ACCEPTANCE
Completion of: the installation; in-progress and final inspections; receipt of the test and as-built
documentation; and successful performance of the system for a two week period will constitute
acceptance of the system.

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