SECTION 17100

VOICE AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS CABLING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes wire, cable, pathways, connecting devices, installation, and testing for
wiring systems to be used as signal pathways for voice, CATV and high-speed data
transmission.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. EMI: Electromagnetic interference.

B. IDC: Insulation displacement connector.

C. LAN: Local area network.

D. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride.

E. UTP: Unshielded twisted pair.

F. MDF: Main Distribution Frame.

G. IDF: Intermediate Distribution Frame.

H. EC: Electrical Contractor (Division 16).

I. TC: Technology Contractor (Division 17).

1.4 REFERENCES

A. BICSI® Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM).

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 B. American National Standards Institute / Telecommunications Industry Association / Electronic
Industries Alliance (ANSI/TIA/EIA)-568-B - Commercial Building Telecommunications
Wiring Standards.

C. ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A - 7 Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways

and Spaces.

D. ANSI/TIA/EIA-606 -A Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of

Commercial Buildings.

E. ANSI/TIA/EIA-J-STD-607 - Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding

Requirements for Telecommunications.

F. TIA/EIA-758-1 – Customer Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard.

G. International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission.

ISO/IEC 11801Amendment 2 (FDAM2). Information Technology—Generic Cabling for
Customer Premises. Geneva: International Organization for Standardization/International
Electrotechnical Commission.

H. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Cable Certification and Follow Up Program.

I. UL Testing Bulletin.

J. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

K. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM).

L. National Electric Code (NEC).

M. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

N. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

O. ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 B1.1-Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 1.

General Requirements.

P. ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 B2-4-Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 2.

Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling Components.

Q. ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 B3.1-Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 3.

Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Provisioning Section
Submit under provisions of Section 01000, “Coordination Drawings” for owner approval.

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 B. Product Data

Provide manufacturer’s specification information showing dimensions, colors, and

configurations.
1. Collect Product Data into a single submittal for each element of construction or system.
Product Data includes printed information such as manufacturer’s installation
instructions, catalog cuts, standard color charts, roughing-in diagrams and templates,
standard wiring diagrams and performance curves.
2. Mark each copy to show applicable choices and options. Where printed Product Data
includes information on several products, some of which are not required, mark copies to
indicate the applicable information.
3. Submit required number of copies of Product Data for Engineer’s review.
4. Do not begin fabrication of work which requires submittals until return of submittals with
Engineer’s approval.
5. Contractor shall provide binders for each copy of shop drawing data. The binders shall be
complete with index, tabs, legend and cross-reference to the applicable item and
specification section. Each tab shall include related specification sections. All submittal
data shall be original printed material or good grade permanent copy. Fax and poor
quality copies are not acceptable.
6. Do not proceed with installation until an applicable copy of Product Data with the
Engineer’s submittal review stamp is in the Installer’s possession.
7. Contractor shall submit shop drawings illustrating CATV distribution design including
locations of all passive and active hardware and equipment. Tap and splitter values shall
be shown to indicate final equalized signal to each CATV outlet location. All testing and
balancing shall be performed to industry standards and submitted prior to final approval
from owner/architect.

C. Manufacturer’s Instructions

Indicate application conditions and limitations of use stipulated by product testing agency
specified under regulatory requirements. Include instructions for storage, handling, protection,
examination, preparation, operation and installation of product. A technical data sheet from the
manufacturer should be included with the response for each product proposed. This data sheet
shall include the physical specifications, as well as the following electrical and transmission
characteristics:

1. Nominal Velocity of Propagation

2. Maximum DC Resistance (Balanced & Unbalanced)
3. Maximum Mutual Capacitance
4. Pair-To-Pair NEXT (Near End Crosstalk)
5. Power Sum NEXT
6. Insertion Loss
7. PSELFEXT (Power Sum Equal Level Far-End Crosstalk)
8. Return Loss
9. Frequency Range
10. ELFEXT (Equal Level Far-End Crosstalk)
11. Propagation Delay
12. Delay Skew

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 13. Attenuation
14. ACR (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio)
15. PSACR (Power Sum Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio)

D. Pre-Qualification Certificate
Submit a letter of approval from the manufacture indicating completion of pre-qualification
requirements. Training certificates for design, engineering and installation of the proposed
products shall be submitted with the proposal

E. Factory Test
Vendor shall submit all factory test information prior to installation to the Project Manager. If
equivalent product(s) are substituted, the equivalent product(s) must show demonstrated and
documented equivalence to the product(s) specified.

F. Bid
Vendor will submit complete detailed bids. Lump sum bids will not be accepted.

G. Material Guarantee
The wiring vendor (installer) shall guarantee at the time of the bid that all Category 5 Enhanced
and Category 6 cabling and components meet or exceed specifications (including installation) of
appropriate sections of TIA/EIA-568B and 569A.

H. Material Provided
Vendor shall be certain that all correct parts are ordered and installed. Vendor shall submit
complete parts and part numbers prior to installation of equipment.

I. Product and Applications Assurance Warranty Documentation

Complete documentation regarding the manufacturers’ warranty shall be submitted as part of
the price proposal. This will include a sample of the warranty that would be provided to Owner
when the installation is complete and documentation of the support procedure for warranty is-
sues. The systems application assurance manual, documenting the vendor supported applica-
tions and application guidelines, will be provided as part of the submittals.

J. As-Built Documentation
Upon completion of the project, The Cable Contractor is to prepare "As Built" documentation
showing actual site conditions and installation as constructed, and provide copies of such docu-
mentation. Submit newly prepared information, legible and readable, drawn to accurate scale.
Highlight, encircle or otherwise indicate deviations from Contract Documents. Do not repro-
duce Contract Documents or copy standard information (product data, etc.) as basis of Shop
Drawings. Standard information prepared without specific reference to the Project is not consi-
dered a Shop Drawing. Shop Drawings not complying with these requirements may be rejected
& returned for resubmittal.
1. Riser and Cross connection diagrams - includes:
a. Cable routing
b. Position of all components and apparatus
c. Detailed layout of the wall field

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 d. Labeling plan including grounding systems and firestopping as per ANSI/TIA/EIA
606-A
2. Work area floor plans - includes:
a. Detailed cable and conduit routes

3. Cross connect documentation - includes:

a. Cross connect records for all voice and data devices

4. Riser distribution plan

a. Four (4) copies and one reproducible sepia of all diagrams and drawings, "D" size
(24" x 36") or "E" size (30" x 42") as appropriate
b. Two (2) copies of all cross connect documentation in printed form
c. Soft copy format, AutoCAD 14
5. Approved Cable identification number (Copper & Fiber)
6. Exact routing of cable (Copper & Fiber)
7. Bonding and grounding (Copper)
8. Location and description of all associated equipment (Copper & Fiber)

K. Shop Drawings: Include dimensioned plan and elevation views of each individual component.
Show equipment assemblies, method of field assembly, workspace requirements, and access for
cable connections.

1. System labeling schedules, including electronic copy of labeling schedules, as specified

in Part 3, in software and format selected by Owner.
2. Wiring diagrams. Show typical wiring schematics including the following:

a. Workstation outlets, jacks, and jack assemblies.

b. Patch cords.
c. Patch panels.
d. Fiber-optic patch panels.
e. Wall fields
f. Active Consolidation Points

L. Product Certificates: For each type of cable, connector, and terminal equipment, signed by
product manufacturer.

M. Operation and Maintenance Data: For voice and data communication cabling to include in
emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer
The products specified on the drawings and in this specification are the basis of design. Alter-
nates may be considered with prior approval from owner before bid due date. Manufacturer
shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience and ISO Certified 9001.

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 B. Installer Qualifications:
1. Shall have on staff a Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified
by Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI).
2. Shall be BICSI-certified & certified by the product manufacturer in all aspects of design,
installation, and testing of the products described herein.
3. Shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience on similar cabling systems.

C. Installer Resume: A resume shall be submitted with the proposal including the following:
1. A list of recently completed projects of similar type and size with contact names and
telephone numbers for each project.
2. A list of test equipment proposed for use in verifying the installed integrity of metallic
and fiber optic cable systems on this project.
3. A technical resume of experience for the installer’s Project Manager and on-site
installation supervisor who will be assigned to the project.
4. A list of technical product training attended by the installer’s personnel that will be
working on the project.

D. Source Limitations: Obtain all products except twisted-pair and fiber-optic cables through one
source from a single manufacturer.

E. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for
intended use.

F. Comply with NFPA 70.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate building entrance with other utility entrances. Coordinate layout and installation of
voice and data communication cabling with Owner's telecommunications and LAN equipment
suppliers, and campus site plan if applicable. Follow all code requirements including any
private or utility locates during construction.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. No less than a 20-year Extended Product Warranty and System Assurance Warranty shall be
provided for the cabling system solution.

B. Extended Product Warranty

The Extended Product Warranty shall ensure against product defects; that all approved cabling
components exceed the specifications of TIA/EIA 568B and ISO/IEC IS 11801 Addendum 2;
exceed the requirements of those standards for cabling channels; and that the installation will
exceed the loss and bandwidth requirements for fiber channels for a minimum 20-year period.
The warranty shall apply to all passive SCS components.

C. System Assurance
The System Assurance shall cover the failure of the wiring system to support the application

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 which it was designed to support, as well as additional application(s) introduced in the future by
recognized standards or user forums that recognize TIA/EIA 568B or ISO/IEC IS 11801 Ad-
dendum 2 component and channel specifications for cabling, for a minimum 20-year period.

D. System Certification
Upon successful completion of the installation and subsequent inspection, Owner shall be pro-
vided with a registered certificate, from the manufacturing company, certifying the installation.

1.9 DESCRIPTION

A. General Descriptions

1. Structured Cabling System

Furnish and install, complete with all accessories, a Structured Cabling System (SCS).
The SCS shall serve as the vehicle for media signaling transport of voice, and data tele-
phony throughout the network from designated demarcation points to outlets located at
various desks, workstations and other locations indicated on the contract drawings and
described herein.
2. Telephone Company Connectivity
This installation is to connect to new telecommunications service infrastructure. Cross-
connects at the demarcation point shall be coordinated with service provider and owner.
All installation, termination, labeling and testing shall be considered the responsibility of
the telecommunications cabling contractor.
3. Voice and Data
Wiring utilized for voice and data communications outlets shall originate at equipment
placed in 84” x 19” vertical freestanding equipment racks, a tie cable to the rack shall
originate from a wall field as shown on contract drawings. All cabling and connectivity
components necessary between these designated points of interconnect and their respec-
tive outlet locations identified on the plan drawings shall be considered part of the con-
tract and shall be furnished, installed and certified by the SCS contractor. Wireless
Access Points shall be wired for future use. Wireless equipment is not included in this
contract, and may be supplied by the Owner in the future.

B. Service Entrance Room / BDF

The building will be provided telecommunications service by the Access Provider serving the
property. It has not yet been determined if fiber optic service is available at the site. This service
entrance will be underground and consist of an appropriate quantity of raceways to provide for
the current and expanded needs of the facility. The telecommunications service will terminate at
the demarcation point located in the Main Electric Room.

C. BDF
BDF shall house data network equipment, voice components (PBX), building distribution rack,
servers and active components.

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1.10 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE ROUTING AND INSTALLATION

A. Cable Pathway
In suspended ceilings where duct, J-hooks or conduit have not been specified, the Contractor
shall bundle, in groups of 50 or less, all station wiring with plastic or Velcro cable ties snug, but
not to the point of deforming the cable geometry. All cable bundling shall be supported by Ca-
ble Tray and/or J-Hooks attached to the existing building structure and framework at a maxi-
mum of five (5) foot intervals. Sleeves shall be appropriately sized to all applicable codes and
standards; provided and installed for all wall penetrations. Cabling shall be plenum rated and
the cabling contractor shall adhere to the manufacturers’ requirements for bending radius and
pulling tension of all data and voice cables.

B. Fire Stopping
Any Penetrations created and/or utilized for cable passage between floors or through fire-
/smoke-rated barriers and assemblies will be firestopped by the cabling contractor. Firestopping
materials and methods shall be in accordance with all Manufacturers requirements and shall be
accomplished in an acceptable manner with all-local fire and building authorities having juris-
diction over the work. Any penetrations created for the passage of telecommunications, either
by or for cabling contractor, which remains vacant at the completion of the installation, will also
be firestopped by the cable contractor as part of this work.

C. Cable Contractor Responsibility

The Cable Contractor will be responsible for any damages to any surfaces or work disrupted as
a result of his work. Repair of surfaces, including painting, will be included as necessary.

1.11 TRAINING

A. Contractor shall provide a minimum of 8 hours of staff training at a time to be coordinated with
the owner. The purpose of this training is to provide necessary information to the owner’s staff
in the proper use and maintenance of the installed systems.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering

products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Cable:

a. Belden Inc.; Electronics Division.

b. Berk-Tek; an Alcatel Company.
c. AMP NetConnect
d. DrakaComteq
e. Systimax SCS
f. Panduit Corp.

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 2. Terminal and Connector Components and Distribution Racks:

a. AMP NetConnect
b. Systimax SCS
c. Molex Premise Networks
d. Ortronics.
e. Panduit Corp

2.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Coordinate the features of materials and equipment so they form an integrated system.
Match components and interconnections for optimum future performance.

B. Expansion Capability: Unless otherwise indicated, provide spare fibers and conductor pairs in
cables, positions in cross-connect and patch panels, and terminal strips to accommodate no less
than 20 percent future increase in active workstations.

2.3 MOUNTING ELEMENTS

A. Raceways and Boxes: Comply with Division 16 Section "Raceways and Boxes."

B. Backboards: 3/4-inch (19-mm), interior-grade, fire-retardant-treated plywood.

C. Distribution Racks: Freestanding modular-steel units designed for telecommunications terminal

support and coordinated with dimensions of units to be supported.

1. Approximate Module Dimensions: 84 inches (2130 mm) high by 22 inches (560 mm)
wide (nominal 19” wide rack space).
2. Finish: Baked-polyester powder coat.

2.4 OUTLETS
All Category 6 outlets shall conform to TIA/EIA 568B2.1 Commercial Building Telecommuni-
cations Cabling Standard, Horizontal Cable Section, and be part of the UL LAN Certification
and Follow-up Program, and shall meet or exceed the following electrical and mechanical speci-
fications:

1. Electrical Specifications:
a. TIA/EIA 568B2.1 minimum requirements for specified category.
b. Insulation Resistance: 500 MW minimum.
c. Dielectric withstands voltage 1,000 VAC RMS, 60 Hz minimum, contact-to-
contact and 1,500 VAC RMS, 60 Hz minimum from any contact to exposed
conductive surface.

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 d. Contact resistance: 20 mW maximum Current rating: 1.5 A at 68° F (20°C) per
IEC Publication 512-3, Test 5b.

2. Mechanical Performance:
a. Plug Insertion Life: 750 insertions
b. Contact Force: 3.5 oz (99.2 g) minimum using FCC-Approved modular plug
c. Plug Retention Force: 30-lb (133 N) minimum between modular plug and jack
d. Temperature Range: -14° to 150°F (-10° to 60°C)

2.5 CATEGORY 6, 4-PAIR UTP CABLING

A. Support bandwidth applications per standard

B. Outer jacket: Provide plenum rated cable where required, provide white sheath for voice jacks
(upper jack in combination outlets and wall phones), provide blue sheath for all data jacks.

2.6 EQUIPMENT RACKS

A. The racks shall be made of lightweight metal, black in color and include steel mounting
hardware for mounting patch panels and other equipment to the frame. In addition, the rack
must provide vertical and horizontal wireways for cross-connect cabling. Racks shall be four
post enclosed with glass door and fan.

B. The minimum rack size shall be a standard 19-inch rack with sufficient rack space to allow the
structured cabling to terminated at the top of the rack with room remaining for Owner supplied
network and electronic security equipment to be placed in the lower part of the rack. Wire
management panels will be installed between patch panels for front and rear cable management.
Vertical wire manager will be installed in-between and on outer edges of racks.

C. Racks shall be mounted on an isolation pad and utilize non-conductive washers to secure the
rack to the floor. Floor mounted open racks will be secured from the top rail to the backboard
in the room with a length of cable runway to prevent movement. All racks will be grounded to
the isolated ground bar within the MDF/IDF using a standard ground lug and #6 jacketed green
cable.

D. All racks to be supported with bracket attached to the wall directly or through attachment to
ladder rack.

2.7 PATCH CORDS

A. Provide Category 6 Modular Patch Cords for each port on the patch panels, as well as 10’ patch
cords for all work area outlets. All cords shall conform to the requirements of EIA/TIA 568-B2.1
Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard, Horizontal Cabling Section.
Contractor will install all patch cords within closets.

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 B. All Category 6 cordage shall be round, and consist of 24-AWG copper, stranded conductors,
tightly twisted into individual pairs and shall meet or exceed the electrical specifications listed
in ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 B2.1.

2.8 MODULAR PATCH PANEL SYSTEM

A. The data termination blocks shall be a patch panel to support the appropriate Category 6
applications and facilitate cross connection and inter connection using modular patch cords.

B. All Modular jack panels shall be wired to EIA/TIA 568B.

C. The wiring block shall be able to accommodate 23 AWG cable conductors.

D. The block shall be Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) listed.

E. All modular cross connect panels shall be UL listed

2.9 CABLE LUBRICANT

A. Cable Manufacturer’s suggested cable pulling lubricant, shall be utilized when pulling all cable.

2.10 LADDER RACK

A. Ladder rack shall be used for vertical cabling and shall be eighteen (18) or twelve (12) inches
wide with one and one-half (1-1/2) inch solid bar stringer, and rungs spaced at nine (9) inches.

2.11 J-HOOK

A. J-hooks shall be used for backbone and horizontal cabling where specified.

B. J-hooks shall be supported by the structure.

C. The space between every J-hook shall not be more than 5 feet.

2.12 110 IDC Wiring Blocks

A. Cat 5e Rated

B. C-4 Clips rated Cat 5e

C. Wall Mounted

D. Provide cable management, troughs, and accessories as applicable

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine pathway elements intended for cables. Check raceways, cable trays, and other
elements for compliance with space allocations, installation tolerances, hazards to cable
installation, and other conditions affecting installation. Proceed with installation only after
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 APPLICATION OF MEDIA

A. Horizontal Cable for Voice & Data Service: Use Category 5e for data and voice cables for runs
between wiring closet and workstation outlets.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Wiring Method: Install wiring and optical fiber in raceway and J-hooks except within consoles,
cabinets, desks, and counters. Use UL-listed Plenum cable in environmental air spaces,
including plenum ceilings. Conceal raceway and cables except in unfinished spaces.

B. Install cables using techniques, practices, and methods that are consistent with Category 5e
rating of components and that ensure Category 5e performance of completed and linked signal
paths, end to end.

C. Install cables without damaging conductors, shield, or jacket.

D. Do not bend cables, in handling or in installing, to smaller radii than minimums recommended
by manufacturer.

E. All Cat5E shall be wired to 568B pin-out.

F. Pull cables without exceeding cable manufacturer's recommended pulling tensions.

1. Pull cables simultaneously if more than one is being installed in same raceway.
2. Use pulling compound or lubricant if necessary. Use compounds that will not damage
conductor or insulation.
3. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire or cable grips,
that will not damage media or raceway.

G. Install exposed cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces or exposed structural members and
follow surface contours where possible.

H. Secure and support cables at intervals not exceeding 30 inches (760 mm) and not more than 6
inches (150 mm) from cabinets, boxes, fittings, outlets, racks, frames, and terminals.

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 I. Wiring within Wiring Closets and Enclosures: Provide conductors of adequate length. Train
conductors to terminal points with no excess. Use lacing bars to restrain cables, to prevent
straining connections, and to prevent bending cables to smaller radii than minimums
recommended by manufacturer.

J. Separation of Wires: Comply with TIA/EIA-569-A-7 rules for separating unshielded copper
voice and data communication cabling from potential EMI sources, including electrical power
lines and equipment.

K. Make terminations only at indicated outlets, terminals, and cross-connect and patch panels.

L. Use connectors compatible with media types.

3.4 FORBIDDEN WORK

A. Absolutely No cable splices will be allowed within the scope of this project.

3.5 GROUNDING

A. Comply with Division 16 Section "Grounding and Bonding” and/or ”Basic Electrical Materials
And Methods." Comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA J-STD-607, NEC Section 250, 800-40, and all
applicable codes.

B. The Telecommunications Grounding and Bonding System shall be independent of the Electrical
Grounding and Bonding System except where the Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar
(TMGB) is bonded to the Electrical Main Grounding Busbar.

C. Ground equipment to eliminate shock hazard and to minimize ground loops, common-mode
returns, noise pickup, cross-talk, and other impairments.

D. Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar (TMGB): TC shall furnish & install on wall of
equipment room (MDF) with standoff insulators. TC shall coordinate to ensure adequate
length, proper location, etc.

E. Telecommunications Grounding Busbars (TGB): TC shall furnish & install on wall of

telecommunications rooms (IDFs) with standoff insulators. TC shall coordinate to ensure
adequate length, proper location, etc.

F. Telecommunications Bonding Backbone: TC shall bond all TGBs to the TMGB using
minimum grounding conductor size, compliant with ANSI/TIA/EIA J-STD-607.

G. Individual items may be loop connected to the Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB)
provided length sizing criteria are followed. All TBB’s shall terminate on a TMGB. TMGB
shall be installed as indicated on the contract documents. TMGB shall be bonded to main
building electrical service ground at the service entrance.

H. All grounding components shall be labeled per ANSI/TIA/EIA-606.

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 I. TBB grounding conductors shall be sized according to the following information taken from
ANSI/TIA/EIA-J-STD-607-A. All TBB conductors shall be stranded copper, uninsulated.

Sizing of the TBB

TBB length TBB Size (AWG)
linear m (ft)
less than 4 (13) 6
4-6 (14-20) 4
6-8 (21-28) 3
8-10 (27-33) 2
10-13 (34-41) 1
13-16 (42-52) 1/O
16-20 (53-66) 2/O
greater than 20 (66) 3/O

3.6 INSTALLATION IN EQUIPMENT ROOMS AND WIRING CLOSETS

A. Install plywood backboards on walls of equipment rooms and wiring closets from floor to
ceiling where indicated on drawings. Plywood shall be 4’ x 8’ x ¾” fire-rated.

B. Mount patch panels on racks; terminal strips, and other connecting hardware on backboards,
unless otherwise indicated.

C. Group connecting hardware for cables into separate logical fields.

D. Use patch panels to terminate cables entering the space, unless otherwise indicated.

3.7 INSTALLATION STANDARDS

A. Comply with requirements in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B and ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A-7.

3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports, or engage a qualified
testing and inspecting agency to do so:

1. Operational Test: After installation of cables and connectors, demonstrate product

capability and compliance with requirements. Test each signal path for end-to-end
performance from each end of all pairs installed. Remove temporary connections when
tests have been satisfactorily completed.
2. Copper Cable Procedures: Inspect for physical damage and test each conductor signal
path for continuity and shorts. Test for faulty connectors, splices, and terminations. Test
according to TIA/EIA-568B, "Transmission Performance Specifications for Field Testing
of Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cabling Systems." Link performance for UTP cables must
meet minimum criteria of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.

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 B. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with new units, and retest as specified above.

3.9 PROJECT DIRECTION

A. Single Point of Contact

The Cable Contractor will provide a single point of contact, i.e., Project Manager, to speak for
the Contractor and to provide the following functions:
1. Initiate and coordinate tasks with owner, its General Contractor, Architect, and others as
specified owner.
2. Provide day-to-day direction and on-site supervision of Contractor personnel.
3. Ensure conformance with all Contract provisions.

3.10 TESTING/WARRANTY

A. Copper Cable Testing

Testing of all copper wiring shall be performed prior to system cutover. One Hundred percent
(100%) of the horizontal and riser-wiring pairs will be tested for opens, shorts, polarity rever-
sals, transposition and presence of AC voltage. Voice and data horizontal wiring pairs shall be
tested from the information outlet to the TC. The Category 6 cable runs will be tested for con-
formance to the specifications of EIA/TIA 568B. Testing shall be done with a TIA/EIA 568B
UL Certified Level 2 test set. The contractor, at no charge shall bring any pairs not meeting the
requirements of the standard into compliance to the owner. Complete, end-to-end test results
must be submitted to the owner in electronic form and hard copy form.

B. Pre-Installation Cable Testing

The Contractor shall test all optical cable prior to the installation of the cable. The Contractor
shall assume all liability for the replacement of the cable should it be found defective at a later
date.

C. Documentation shall be provided in both hard copy and CD-R to the point of contact.

D. Additional Warranty
The Cable Contractor shall state any additional Contractor supplied warranty.

E. The owner shall have the right to observe and witness all SCS Testing. The owner shall be
notified at least two weeks prior to testing, and be provided with a testing schedule.

3.11 COMPLETION OF WORK

A. At the completion of the Cable System, the Cable Contractor will restore to its former
condition, all aspects of the project site and on a daily basis, shall remove all waste and excess
materials, rubbish, debris, tools and equipment resulting from or used in the services provided
under this Contract. All clean up; restoration, and removal noted above will be by the Cable
Contractor and at no cost to the owner. If the Cable Contractor fails in its duties under this

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 paragraph, the owner may upon notice to the Cable Contractor perform the necessary clean up
and deduct the costs thereof from any amounts due or to become due to the Cable Contractor.
The owner, through the General Contractor will provide a Dumpster for the use of the Cable
Contractor. It shall be the Cable Contractor's responsibility to remove trash from the areas it is
working in and bring trash and debris to the Dumpster. The Cable Contractor will not use the
General Contractor's dumpsters or other trash disposal without prior approval of the General
Contractor.

3.12 INSPECTION

A. The Project Manager and/or the SCS System Manager shall perform periodic progress
inspections throughout the duration of the cabling construction. All work shall be performed in
a high quality manner and the overall appearance shall be clean, neat and orderly. The
following points will be examined and must be satisfactorily noted as complete and meeting
standards established by Owner for System Acceptance:
1. Are all of the cables properly labeled, from end-to-end?
2. Is the cable type suitable for its pathway? Are the cables bundled in parallel?
3. Have the pathway manufacturer's guidelines been followed? Are all cable penetrations
properly installed and fire stopped according to code?
4. Have the Cable Contractors avoided excessive cable bending?
5. Have potential EMI and RFI sources been considered?
6. Is Cable Fill Correct?
7. Are hanging supports within 1.5 meters (5 feet)?
8. Does hanging cable exhibit some sag?
9. Are telecommunications closet (MDF/IDF) terminations compatible with applications
equipment?
10. Have Patch Panel instructions been followed?
a. Jacket removal point
b. Termination positions
c. All pair termination’s snug without pair distortion
d. Twists maintained up to Index Strip
11. Have Modular Panel instructions been followed?
a. Cable dressing first
b. Jackets remain up to the Connecting Block
c. All pair termination’s snug and undistorted
d. Twists maintained up to the Connecting Block
12. Are identification markings uniform, permanent and readable?

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