STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM

SPECIFICATION

Section 271010- Telephone and Data Distribution

11/2017

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 Table of Contents

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Regulatory References
B. Quality Assurance
C. Governing Codes and Conflicts
D. Submittals
E. Project Record Drawings

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

2.2 HORIZONTAL DISTRIBUTION SUB-SYSTEM

A. Work Area Outlets

B. CCTV Surveillance Camera and IP Intercom Cabling
C. Miscellaneous Area Outlets
D. Horizontal Station Cabling

2.3 HORIZONTAL CROSS-CONNECT TERMINATION HARDWARE

A. Horizontal Data Cross-Connect

2.4 CABLE MANAGEMENT

A. Distribution Rings
B. Cable management ties

2.5 COMMUNICATIONS CLOSETS CONFIGURATION

A. Communications Backboard
B. Equipment Racks

2.6 BACKBONE CABLING

A. Copper Backbone
B. Optical Fiber

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Part 3 EXECUTIONS

3.1 PRODUCTION INSPECTIONS

3.2 CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION

A. Cable Tray Systems

B. Supporting cable trays
C. Bonding cable trays

3.3 CABLE INSTALLATION – GENERAL

A. Maintain integrity of the cables

B. Conduit and Cable Tray Usage
C. Allowable Cable Bend Radius and Pull Tension
D. Cable Lubricants
E. Conduit and Raceway Fill
F. Backboard and Rack Cable Supports

3.4 DATA/TELEPHONE STATION CABLING

3.5 CABLE LABELING

3.6 GROUNDING AND BONDING

3.7 TESTING

A. Testing UTP Cables and Links

B. Testing Fiber Optic Cable

………….APPENDIX……………

A. CABLES
B. CONNECTORS
C. CROSS CONNECTS
D. CABLE MANAGEMENT & RACKS
E. PATCH CABLES
FIG-1 PULL POINTS/PULL BOXES
FIG-2 GROUNDING/BONDING
FIG-3 SINGLE RACK LAYOUT
FIG-4 MDF/MULTI RACK LAYOUT
FIG-5 NETWORK OUTLET CONFIG
FIG-6 SIEMON WARRANTY APPLICATION

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Section 271010- Telephone and Data Distribution System Revised 10/28/17

DIVISION 26000 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND ABIDE TO
THE SPECIFICATIONS OF DIVISION 271010 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY AND THE SCOPE OF THE
WORK THAT IS BEING REQUIRED.

DIVISION 26000 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO PROVIDE ALL PATHWAYS

(CONDUITS, CABLE BASKET TRAYS, WALL OR FLOOR PENETRATIONS, GROUNDING AND BONDING) TO
ENABLE DIVISION 271010 CONTRACTORS TO INSTALL CABLEING FOR VOICE AND DATA APPLICATIONS
AS WELL AS FOR IP CAMERAS, IP INTERCOM AND ANY OTHER TELECOM RELATED CABLING WITHIN
THE SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. DIVISION 26000 SHALL REVIEW SPECS AND PLANS WITH
DIVISION 271010 CONTRACTORS AND ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT BEFORE THE CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS BEGINS.

271010 CONTRACTORS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE TO ABSORB ANY COST FOR CHANGE ORDERS THAT
ARE NOT STATED AS PART OF THE BID SUBMITTAL PROCESS. IF IN DESIGN OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE
THERE IS NEED FOR CHANGE, PROVIDE AN ADDENDA TO THE BID STATING NEEDS AND PROVIDE A
COMPLETE COST BREAK OUT.

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. The low voltage contractor shall furnish and install all materials for a complete, functional data and
voice communications system in accordance with this specification and the contract drawing.
Contractor shall be responsible for providing a complete, functional system including necessary
components, whether included in this specification or not.

B. The installation shall include SIEMON Cat 6 cable (twisted-pair copper and/or optical fiber), inner
duct, interconnect-patching equipment connectors, jumpers, and telecommunications outlets as
well as camera and IP intercom locations.

C. In addition to material and equipment, Contractors shall provide labor and any incidental material
required for installation. All copper station cables shall be terminated on patch panels at distribution
frames and on data communication outlets at the workstation end. Workstation outlets should be
installed within 3ft of an electrical outlet and installed at the same height.

D. ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT, upon completion of the project, shall furnish all active Network and VoIP
equipment. The DISTRICT is also responsible to patch all connections both in the closet and at the
workstation.

E. Upon completion of installation, Contractors shall test ALL copper and fiber links and record the test
results, as specified in section 3.7.

F. The work performed under this specification shall be of good quality and performed in a
workmanlike manner. In this context “good quality” means the work shall meet industry technical
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 standards and quality of appearance. The owner reserves the right to reject all or a portion of the
work performed, either on technical or aesthetic grounds.

G. All Cable pathways (conduit, cable basket/tray etc.) to be installed by division 26000 contractors
when indicated on the drawings and/or in this specification. Cable tray is not to be any less than 18”
wide and 4” high through main corridor pathways. Contractors to install a 4-11/16” square deep box
with a single 1-1/4” conduit entry to each network drop, for clarification see section 3.2.A & 3.3.G.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENT

A. Regulatory References

The following industry standards are the basis for the structured cabling system described in this
document.

1. ANSI/TIA
● ANSI/TIA-4966 – Telecommunications infrastructure standards for educational
facilities.
● ANSI/TIA-568.0-D – Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises or
most recent revision at the time of installation
● ANSI/TIA-568.1-D – Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standards or
most recent revision at the time of installation.
● ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 – Balanced Twisted Pair Communications and Components
Standards or most recent revision at the time of installation.
● ANSI/TIA-568.3-D – Fiber Optic Cable System Components Standards or most recent
revision at the time of installation.
● TIA-569-D – Commercial Building Standard for Telecom Pathways and Spaces or
most recent revision at the time of installation.
● ANSI/TIA-606-C – Administration Standard for the Telecommunications
Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings or most recent revision at the time of
installation.
● ANSI-J-STD-607-C – Commercial Building Grounding/Bonding Requirements or most
recent revision at the time of installation.
● ANSI/TIA 1152 – Testing of Copper Links

2. National Electric Codes

● National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) (IEEE C 2)
● National Electrical Code (NEC) (NFPA 70)

3. ISO/IEC
● ISO 11801 - Generic Cabling for Customer Premises.

4. OSHA Standards and Regulations – All Applicable.

5. Local Codes and Standards – All Applicable.

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 If there is a conflict between applicable documents, then the more stringent requirement shall
apply. All documents listed are believed to be the most current releases of the documents. The
contractor has the responsibility to determine and adhere to the most recent release when
developing the proposal for installation.

This document does not replace any code, either partially or wholly. The contractor must be
aware of local codes that may impact this project.

B. Quality Assurance

1. The Following Certified Installation Contractors are approved for the work of this section.

CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC COMPANY – Salt Lake City, Utah

IES COMMUNICATIONS-Salt Lake City, Utah

2. The Contractor MUST possess a valid Utah State Contractor’s License. The contractor shall
have an RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) on staff, full time, to
oversee bid and installation procedures. For every two on staff installers, one on staff
installer shall be SIEMON certified as well as a BICSI certified Installer II and/or a BICSI
Technician and shall be on the project at all times.

3. Man power used on projects that consists primarily of employees from a staffing service
or temp agency is not acceptable.

4. The Contractor shall be completely familiar with the TIA standards for telecommunications
raceway/pathway infrastructure systems and with the telecommunications design practices
as defined in the BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual.

5. The Contractor shall have worked satisfactorily for a minimum of five years on systems of
this type and size within a fifty mile radius of the center of ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The
Contractor shall have Utah County or Salt Lake County based service personnel, factory
trained to service the equipment proposed with a normal response to service calls (not to
exceed two hours for major systems failures) on the same day.

6. SIEMON PREMIUM 6 WARRANTY shall provide a complete system warranty to guarantee

end-to-end high performance cabling systems that meet application requirements. The
guarantee shall include cable and connectivity components and have one point of contact
for all cabling system issues. The system shall be warranted for a period of 20 years. The
manufacturer of the telecommunications equipment, devices and cable shall warranty the
entire telecommunications structured cable system to be in compliance with applicable
codes and standards and to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The
warranty shall apply to all passive structured cabling system components and shall cover
failure of the system to support applications in accordance with the performance levels
stipulated in the referenced ANSI/TIA standards. This warranty shall extend for a period of
at least 20 years from the date of final field-testing and acceptance of the system and shall
cover the full cost of all repairs and all replacement for the entire system.
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 7. Upon successful completion of the installation and subsequent inspection by the
manufacturer’s project manager the manufacturer of the telecommunications equipment
devices and cable shall register the telecommunications structured cable system installation
and shall furnish a numbered registration certificate to the owner.

8. A registered SIEMON certified contractor shall complete all work described herein; no
subcontracting shall be allowed. All products specified herein shall be installed by the
contractor represented in the proposal. The contractor shall have completed standards
based product and installation training. A copy of the SIEMON Contractor Registration shall
be submitted in the proposal.

C. Governing Codes and Conflicts

1. If the requirements of this section or the Project Drawings exceed those of the governing
codes and regulations, then the requirements of this section and the Drawing shall govern.
However, nothing in this section or the Drawings shall be construed to permit work not
conforming to all governing codes and regulations.

D. Submittals

1. Prior to installation of any equipment, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer and/or the
Owner with copies of submittals and drawings for approval. Submittals shall include a list of
equipment with model numbers, quantities, catalog information, cut sheets and equipment
specification sheets. Drawings shall include floor plans with equipment and wire locations,
and room numbers. No Equipment shall be purchased for the project until shop drawings
have been reviewed and approved by the Engineer and/or the owner No Exceptions Taken.

2. Submit product data sheets as a complete set within thirty (30) days of award of contract.
For initial submission and for resubmission required for approval submit copies of each
item. The Engineer will not return copies. Make reproductions as required for your use and
distribution to subcontractors.

3. Provide catalog cut sheets and information for the following (Product Data).

a. Cabling plant and optical fiber.

b. Outlets, jacks, faceplates and connectors.
c. Patch panels required for all terminations both phone and data.
d. Enclosures, racks, horizontal and vertical cable management.

E. Project Record Drawings

1. As-built drawings are the final set of drawings produced at the completion of the
construction project. They include all the changes that have been made to the original
construction drawings, including notes, modifications, and any other information that the
builder decides should be included. The drawings shall be produced using computer-aided
design (CAD) software. A 1/4 sheet laminated or framed copy of the As-Built shall be posted
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 on site within the MDF and each IDF. As-Built drawings are to be submitted to the Districts
Director of Infrastructure or the Telecom Wiring Specialist, in disk format (CD) or flash drive
as well as a hard copy and should include:

a. Work area outlets, nodes, Telecommunications rooms (MDF’s/IDF’s) and backbone

(riser) cable runs.
b. Cross-connect schedules including entrance point, main cross-connects, intermediate
cross-connects and horizontal cross-connects.
c. Labeling and administration documentation.
d. Optical fiber power meter/light source test results.
e. Copper certification test results on CD with appropriate viewing software.
f. Warranty documents for equipment.

***RELEASE OF PAYMENT WILL NOT BE PERMITTED UNTIL DRAWINGS ARE PROVIDED AND POSTED IN
THE SITES MDF AND IDF LOCATIONS. SITE REVIEW VERIFIED BY DISTRICT PERSONNEL @ THE END OF
PROJECT.***

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. All products shall be new and brought to the jobsite in original manufacturer’s packaging.

B. Electrical components shall bear the Underwriter’s Laboratories label. All communications cable
shall bear the manufacturer’s label in accordance with NEC 800 based on flammability testing as
follows.

1. CMR Riser-rated Communication Cable.

2. CMP Plenum-rated Communications Cable.

2.2 HORIZONTAL DISTRIBUTION SUB-SYSTEM

A. Work Area Outlets

1. Use SIEMON single gang/double gang, 4, 6 or 8 port faceplates that shall be white in color
with port blanks for empty ports (L type drops). All Telecom Data cable shall be blue in color
with blue icons. The typical telecommunication work area outlets recognized by the Alpine
School District are to be referenced as L Drops. L-X, where X represents the cable count in
the outlet (see Appendix A.II and B.III, IX, X, XI, XIII).

2. An “L-1” Drop: A single gang 4 port faceplate with (1) SIEMON Angled Max Jack (1) Data (see
Appendix B.III, IX and XIII).

3. “L-2” Drop: A single gang four port faceplate with (2) SIEMON Angled Max Jacks. These are
typically found in classrooms and considered standard drops (see Appendix B.III, IX and
XIII).

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 4. “L-3” Drop: A single gang four port face plate with (3) SIEMON Angled Max Jacks. These are
typically found in Office areas where more than one data is needed than a typical “L-2” drop
(see Appendix B.III, IX and XIII).

5. “L-4” Drop: A single gang four port faceplate with (4) SIEMON angled max jacks. These are
found in Office areas unless specified otherwise on plans (see Appendix B.III, IX and XIII).

6. Wireless Access Points: An L2 or two data lines are to be used for wireless access point-
locations. Cables shall be terminated on the far end with a Cat 6 SIEMON ZMAX Plug with a
protective cap (See Appendix B. XX, XXI and F-5). Conduits for wireless access points shall
be installed in the ceiling approx 5’ within each of the classrooms above the door area.
Wireless access points shall be installed in a central area within the office area, faculty
lounge, workrooms, and computer labs. Two individual locations within the media center
and Multipurpose rooms (GYM, Auditorium, and Lunch areas) shall have conduits ran and
ended at a serviceable height of 12’ above the floor on opposite walls or on diagonal corners
from each other. Each of these locations is to have enough service loops on the access point
end to get the cable below ceiling. These access point locations shall be numbered and
terminated according to the other locations within each classroom or location. Labels shall
be produced with a labeling machine producing large white on black laminated labels. A
minimum of 18mm adhesive Mylar tape labels with 24pt font are to be placed on T-bar
ceiling grid for easy identification. Provide (1) 5’Gray SIEMON Cat 6 patch cable with red
clips and (1) 7’ Gray SIEMON Cat 6 patch cable with red clips for each WAP cable pulled.

7. “K” Drops: A high traffic work area outlet or a “K” (K-X where X represents the cable count
in that outlet) drop are to be installed in the lunch serving and GYM areas, unless specified
to be installed in other high traffic areas. SIEMON single gang Stainless Steel CT faceplate
with windows for labels to be used. SIEMON Angled CT Cat 6 Jacks to be used. Any blank
ports shall be filled with a CT style port blank (see Appendix B. XIV, XV, XVI, and XVII).

B. CCTV Surveillance Camera and IP Intercom cabling should be designed to cover strategic locations
and sensitive areas of the school for comprehensive surveillance and monitoring. All cables shall be
pulled by low voltage contractor. All category based point- to- point runs shall be home run to the
nearest IT Network closet as indicated on drawings and adhere to the 90 meter standard. No wiring
shall be left exposed and accessible to tampering. Use of a 1” conduit and junction boxes shall be
used as a secure pathway from the cable tray to close proximity of camera and intercom locations
indicated on drawings.

1. Intercom Cabling Responsibility:

a. Horizontal/Category Based cabling provided by 271010 contractor (i.e. IP addressable

Speakers, Classroom modules, Call Switches, Zone Modules, Console, Controller, etc.).
b. SIEMON Category 6 yellow plenum rated cable shall be used for IP based intercom
systems and shall have a 15’service loop. Terminate as per T-568A with yellow flat max
jacks on both ends. On the far end use a single port surface mount SIEMON box with
Max-Jack (see Appendix A.III, B.IV and VII).

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 c. All cables shall be tested, ceiling grid labeled (see 3.5.D.3), recorded and held to the
same standard as all other network cabling (see 3.7A)
d. Yellow 18/2 analog intercom cabling furnished by 274100/275123 contractors and
installed by 271010 contractors.
e. Provide two, SIEMON Yellow 7’ Cat 6 patch cables for each Intercom category cable
pulled.
f. A single yellow SIEMON Cat 6 cable for the IP Administrative Console shall be pulled to
the principal’s office and front secretary of each elementary school. The Program Line
Input Module is to be located in the front office near to the secretary area. A single
SIEMON Yellow Cat 6 cable will need to be provided. In secondary schools one may be
needed also in the counseling area and resource officer’s office. To be ran in conjunction
with a typical drop (L-X) but to be terminated with a yellow Cat 6 SIEMON angled max
jack. See print for locations (see Appendix B.V).

2. Camera Cabling Responsibility:

a) CCTV locations shall be SIEMON Category 6 Green plenum rated cable and shall have a 15’
service loop.
b) Camera cables to be terminated using the “T568-B”standards. Cameras are to be terminated
on both ends with green SIEMON Cat 6 MAX flat Jacks in the network racks and in the
ceilings. In the ceiling spaces flat Max jacks to be installed into a single port surface mount
box with labels (see Appendix B. VI and VII).
c) Provide two, SIEMON Green 7’ Cat 6 patch cables for each CCTV cable pulled.
d) All cables shall be tested, ceiling grid labeled (see 3.5.D.2) recorded and held to the same
standard as all other network cabling (see 3.7A).

3. CCTV and IP Intercom Cables, shall be landed within the Camera security/IP Intercom Rack
when able, otherwise within the data rack and will be landed into a 24 port or 48 ports MAX
Patch Panel. Black SIEMON blanks to be used on any open unused port. If there is no
Camera security/ IP Intercom rack then the IP Intercoms patch panels shall be mounted 4RU
below the lowest installed device followed by Camera cabling patch panels in the data rack
to keep separate from all other network cables (see Appendix B. XII, C.I and II).

C. Miscellaneous area outlets may include but not be limited to Fire Alarm Emergency Dialers (L-1),
Fire Alarm Panel (L-2), Elevators (including stage lifts with need of Voice cables), Environmental
Control (L-1), Access Control Card Readers (L-1) Intercom Systems (Data and Plenum 18/2 wiring)
and Premise Alarm Systems. REFERENCE PLANS FOR EXACT LOCATIONS, TYPES AND CABLE COUNT.

a. One (1) 4 Pair Cat 6 Data Line to be pulled for each Elevator and or Lift, for voice
applications. Refer to plans for exact locations.
b. One (1) 4 Pair Cat 6 Data line to be pulled for each Environmental Control, refer to plans
for exact locations.
c. One (1) 4 Pair Cat 6 Data line cables to be pulled for Fire Alarm Emergency Dialers for
voice applications, two pairs per jack, refer to plans for exact locations.
d. Two (2) 4 Pair Cat 6 Data line cables to be pulled for Fire Alarm Panels, refer to plans for
exact locations.
e. One (1) 4 Pair Cat 6 Data line to be pulled for the main switchboard metering system
monitor, refer to plan for exact location or if applicable.
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D. Horizontal Station Cabling:

1. Horizontal station cable shall be Category 6 unshielded four pair copper cable, 23AWG UTP,
UL/NEC CMR or CMP, non-plenum or plenum rated with a PVC jacket as required for the
application. All cables shall conform to the requirements for communications circuits
defined by the National Electrical Code Article 800. Any pathways on the ground level, in or
under the slab or any other potentially wet locations shall use the appropriate OSP cable
listed (see Appendix A.II, V).

2.3 HORIZONTAL CROSS-CONNECT TERMINATION HARDWARE

A. Horizontal Cross-Connections

1. In the network closets all four pair Category 6 cabling shall be terminated with black flat Cat
6 SIEMON Max jacks and placed into a 24 and/or 48 port Max patch panels only. One station
cable per jack plus 25% empty ports available for future growth within every Data rack. Use
black port blanks on any ports not used within the patch panels. Provide SIEMON WMBK
horizontal cable management on the backside of each patch panel installed (see Appendix
B.I, XII, C.I, II and D.I).

2. The horizontal cross-connect for Data circuits shall consist of patch cords from the rack
mounted patch panels to the network equipment as well as each work station. For biding
purposes provide (1) SIEMON Cat 6 patch cable for each horizontal Data cable installed,
50% 5’ in length and 50% 10’in length. Provide (2) patch cables per computer lab drop 50%
5’ in length and 50% 10’in length. Before purchasing patch cables contact the ASD
Technology Dept. to discuss actual patch cable lengths and colors and if any clips for patch
cables might be needed.

3. For connections between network switches in MDF/IDF locations provide (5) 5’and (5) 7’
red patch cables for each closet within the building plans.

2.4 CABLE MANAGEMENT

A. Distribution Rings

1. All Cables routed on back boards shall be supported using die-cast aluminum distribution
rings “D-Rings”. Rings shall be located within 12”of entering or exiting conduit, 6” prior to
any radius bends and at least 2’ on center. Metal Distribution Rings keep all low voltage
cables & wires neat & well-organized, featuring rounded edges that will prevent damage to
the wire & cable, allowing for an easier “pull”.

B. Cable Management ties

1. Bundle all communications cables together with Hook & Loop-type tie wraps only ZIP TIES
PROHIBITED.
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2.5 COMMUNICATIONS CLOSETS CONFIGURATION

The MDF (Main Distribution Frame) shall always be recognized and labeled as “Closet A” no matter
the actual location and must provide enough space for all planned equipment, access to the
equipment and growth (SEE APPENDIX FIGURES 3&4) To accommodate these needs the MDF shall
be no less than 10’x16’. The low voltage contractor shall consult the ASD Technology Dept for
labeling of the surrounding IDF’s (Intermediate Distribution Frames). IDF room dimensions shall be
as follows if the serving area is:

 5000 ft² or less = 10’ x 8’ room.

 >5000 ft² to 8000 ft² = 10’ x 9’ room.

 >8000 ft² to 10,000 ft² = 10’ x 11’ room.

A. Communication Backboard

1. Data/Voice terminal backboards shall be 3/4” thick plywood painted with two (2) coats of
White, fire retardant paint, APA exterior grade Douglas Fir A-C and fire retardant with flame
spread rating not more than 25 when tested according to ASTM E-84. Refer to drawing for
locations, quantities and mounting arrangement.

B. Equipment Racks

1. Equipment Rack(s): Two post floor racks are required in each network space within the
main building. Provide enough rack space to facilitate the district’s current and future
needs, leaving a minimum of 25% room for growth within each closet, rack and patch panel.
Provide SIEMON BLACK 2 post rack or CHATSWORTH 19” wide x 7’-0” Equipment Rack with
vertical wire management on both sides. Provide CHATSWORTH Evolution g3, Combination
Vertical Managers with hinged doors for the front. Provide HUBBELL Horizontal cable
management for the front side of the rack for patch cable management. All Equipment
Rack(s) shall have ladder rack bracing in a minimum of two directions to ensure stability and
bonded (as per section 3.6.A.5). Only 18” cable raceway shall be installed directly above
equipment and secured by using a CPI runway foot kit and Runway Radius drops. All CPI
adjustable cable runway accessories are allowed. (See Appendix D.)

2. Wall mounted Rack(s): Wall mounted racks are NOT permitted within the main school but
can be used where a typical 2 post floor mount rack will not work (ex. Driving range tower,
Foot Ball press box and concession stands). CHATSWORTH CUBE-iT PLUS wall mount cabinet
system is preferred. Size of cabinet to be determined by how many network cables it
facilitates. In areas where wall-mounted cabinets are required and space is limited provide
the CHATSWORTH Thinline II wall-mount cabinet. (See Appendix D)

3. Vertical Wire Management: The Cable Management System shall be used to provide a neat
and efficient means for routing and protecting fiber and copper cables and patch cords on

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 telecommunication racks and enclosures. The system shall protect network investment by
maintaining system performance, controlling cable bend radius and providing cable strain
relief. Use 6” wide managers on either end of the Equipment rack unless racks are mounted
side by side in a row. In that case place 8” managers between the equipment racks with 6”
managers on each end. All center-mounted vertical cable managers shall be bolted to both
racks.

4. Provide 4RU of separation space between systems, where different systems exist within
the same telecommunications rack. Coordinate exact layout with Alpine School District
Technology Dept. prior to rough-in.

2.6 BACKBONE CABLING

Backbone cables shall be installed separately from horizontal distribution cables. Where
backbone cables and distribution cables are installed in a cable tray, backbone cables shall be
installed first and bundled separately from the horizontal distribution cables.

A. Copper Backbone

1. Voice copper backbone cabling consists of (2) blue 4 pair Category 6, solid copper 24 AWG,
UTP plenum cable installed from the MDF to each of the IDF(s). This backbone will be
utilized for voice telecommunications service only. Termination of the 4 pair shall patch
down one pair per port.

2. Non-Plenum wet location (2) 4 pair Category 6, copper backbone cabling shall be used for all
underground, pathways. (See Appendix A.V)

B. Optical Fiber

1. Optical Fiber Cable: Data communications backbone shall be installed from the MDF to each
of the IDF locations. There is to be a minimum of a 24 count Tight-Buffered, Interlocking
Armored, Plenum Rated 50/125 multimode OM3 Fiber to be used. SIEMON LC pigtails to be
fusion spliced or epoxy/polish LC connectors to be installed. SIEMON fiber preferred
however Corning is also approved. Any backbone that must be routed under slab is to be
installed using non-plenum OSP cabling. (See Appendix A. XI and XII)

2. Rack mounted Fiber Optic Patch Panels: Provide a Rack Mount Interconnect Center (RIC3) in
the MDF. The fiber tray count or layout is to be equal to the total number of fiber backbones
coming into the MDF. Provide a SIEMON 1U Fiber Tray in each of the data racks within each
IDF. All fiber trays are to be mounted in the top portion of the Data racks, within the
MDF/IDF locations. All fiber trays are to utilize the SIEMON Compression fitting to secure
the fiber to the fiber tray according to fiber diameter. (See Appendix C. III, IV and V)

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 3. Fiber Optic Connectors: SIEMON fiber tray bulkheads are to be used to accommodate every
strand of fiber that is specified. Any unused open bays shall be blanked off. (See Appendix
B. XVIII, XIX)

4. Fiber Optic Jumpers: SIEMON Dual 50/125µm XGLO LC Blade Patch Optical fiber jumpers, 2
meter in length with LC fiber connectors on both ends. To be provided in the following
quantities, (30) for High Schools, (20) for Junior Highs/Middle Schools and (10) for
Elementary Schools.

Part 3 EXECUTIONS

3.1 PRODUCTION INSPECTIONS

The Contractor shall inspect all cable prior to installation to verify that it is identified properly on
the reel identification label that it is of proper gauge, containing correct number of pairs and is
the material ordered. Any physical damage to the cable and wire must be noted: non-uniform
jacket thickness and jacket tightness should also be identified. Note any buckling of the jacket,
which would indicate possible problems.

3.2 CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION

**ANY PROPOSED CABLE TRAY INSTALLATIONS SHOULD BE REVISED BY THE ARCHITECT,

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AND/OR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. **

A. Cable Tray Systems Division 26000 Contractors

1. The cable tray system shall be rigid, prefabricated support structures that support
telecommunications cables and cabling and shall be installed to meet applicable building
codes. If any cable tray is to be shared by another contractor telecommunication cables shall
be separated by a non conductive or grounded metallic barrier. The use of any Snake Tray is
prohibited.

2. All cable trays should be 24” wide, 4” high and shall not be any less than 18” wide and 4”
high through main corridor pathways. To keep a consistent size down main corridor
pathways no transitions in size of tray is permitted. The inside of the cable tray shall be free
of burrs, sharp edges, or protrusions that can damage cable insulation.

3. Any pathways that require slots and/or sleeves that may be needed to penetrate through a
wall will have a minimum of four, 4 trade size sleeves with at least one spare.

4. Sleeves and slots must not be left open after cable installation. All sleeves and slots should
be fire stopped in accordance with the applicable building codes.

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 5. Cable tray and all transitions should be installed under all of the mechanical components for
access during installation and for future cabling needs as it is routed to each of the MDF/IDF
locations.

6. The COOPER B-Line WB400 Series Wire Basket System is the preferred cable tray system.

B. Supporting Cable Trays

1. Cable trays should be supported by installing:

a. Cantilever brackets

b. Trapeze supports

2. Supports shall be spaced according to the cable load and span, as specified for the cable
tray’s type and class by the manufacturer and applicable codes. Supports should be placed
so that connections between sections of the cable tray are between the support point and
the quarter section of the span. A support must also be placed within (2’) on each side of
any connection to a fitting.

3. Cable trays shall never be used as walkways, ladders or support for personnel. Cable trays
must only be used as mechanical support for cables. Cable tray supports may be designed by
the structural engineer or professional engineer.

C. Bonding Cable Trays

1. All metallic cable trays must be grounded and all sections including conduits bonded in
accordance with listing requirements for the particular type of system. All cable trays and
grounding conductors should be clearly marked in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, applicable codes, standards and regulations.

3.3 CABLE INSTALLATION – GENERAL

A. The contractor shall insure that the communications cable is installed with care, using Techniques
which prevent kinking, sharp bends, scraping cutting, deforming of the jacket or other damage.
During inspection evidence of such damage will result in the material being declared unacceptable.
The contractor shall replace unacceptable cabling at no additional expense.

B. Conduit and Cable Tray Usage: Division 26000 Contractors shall install all Cable tray and conduit for
communication cable. All conduits shall be routed in the ceiling space and not in the concrete slab
whenever possible. All conduits shall be ran from the station location in one complete and
continuous path to the cable tray and bonded to the cable tray as per ANSI/TIA Standards and the
NEC. Conduits shall not have more than 180° bend radius in the entire span of the conduit from end
to end. If more bend radius is required, install a pull point or pull box after the first 180° of bend
radius and continue with this practice through the entire span of the conduit until the path is
installed completely. Pull points/ pull boxes to be easily accessible (see Appendix diagram F-1).

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 Each conduit installed shall service only one location each. Each conduit will have a 200 lb pull string,
grounding bushing and ground wire no smaller than 6 AWG, also installed by division 26000
contractors.

C. Any spanning of cable will not be allowed in any span longer than 36” from cable tray to conduit. No
cable run shall exceed 90 meters or 300 feet from station locations to the nearest MDF/IDF and not
to exceed 100 meters with service loop and patch cables.

D. Cable shall not be draped on, tied or otherwise secured to electrical conduit, plumbing, ventilation
ductwork or any other equipment. Cable shall be secured to building supports or hangers specifically
installed for this purpose. All wiring to be installed in a neat and inconspicuous manner, per local
code requirements. Data cables to be bundled separately routed parallel to one another in the cable
tray from other cables.

E. Allowable Cable Bend Radius and Pull Tension: In general, communications cable cannot tolerate
shaper bends or excessive pull tension during installation. The minimum radius bend shall be ten
(10) times the cable outer diameter with no tensile load applied and twenty (20) times the cable
outer diameter with a maximum tensile load of 25 ft/lbs. is applied during installation.

F. Cable Lubricants: Lubricants specifically designed for installing communications cable may be used
to reduce pulling tension as necessary when pulling cable into conduit. After installation, exposed
cable and other surfaces must be cleaned of lubricant residue.

G. Conduit and Raceway Fill: Communication raceway shall not be filled beyond 40% capacity. 26000
contractors to install, 4-11/16” square deep box with a single 1-1/4” conduit entry for each drop
location as well as a single gang reducing plaster ring. A minimum of (1) 1 ¼” conduit will be used
for each location L (1-6).

H. Backboard and Rack Cable Supports: Clamps, “D-Rings” and Velcro tie-wraps are all acceptable ways
to support cable. However, installation of these supports must be done with care so as not to cause
crushing or distortion of the cable, nor cause tighter bends than the minimum radius permitted for
each type cable.

3.4 DATA STATION CABLING

A. Provide 10’ of service loop using adequate support structures (ladder rack) on all cables routed
within each MDF/IDF. Provide 10’ of service slack in the ceiling secured neatly to the side of each
drops respective conduit to accommodate future cabling system changes for the
telecommunications outlets and at a serviceable height of no more than 18”above T-grid.

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

1. Cables shall be dressed in a “Pencil-Weave” pattern from cable tray to equipment racks
within each MDF/IDF and terminated in accordance with the recommendations made in the
ANSI/TIA telecommunications standards, manufacturer’s recommendations and/or best
industry practices.

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C. grid or lighting support wires.

D. The installation of cables around movable devices, instruments, sub panels, etc., shall be provided
with adequate support, length, protection and flexibility so that the cable is not damaged in the
event of equipment being moved.

E. Every attempt shall be made to avoid running telecommunications close to (less than 24”) and
parallel to power raceway and wiring, or close to light fixtures.

3.5 CABLE LABELING

A. All cables shall be labeled at each end with the same numbering scheme as approved by the Owner
and shall conform to ANSI/TIA-607 standards.

B. All labeling information shall be recorded on the as-built drawings and all test documents shall
reflect the appropriate labeling scheme.

C. 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 outside diameter of the cable and
placed within view at the termination point on each end.

D. Station Drop Cable Labels: Each station outlet terminal shall be identified and marked on the patch
panel with the outlet number as developed by Owner/Engineer.

1. Station Labels: Station Labels shall contain the fewest alphanumeric characters as necessary
for a logical, consistent and user-friendly identification system. With the exception of
Wireless Access Points (see Part 2.2.A.6), all outlet labels shall be produced with a labeling
machine producing black on white 9mm adhesive Mylar tape labels using 18pt font.
2. Camera locations shall be labeled with White on Green Mylar tape labels. Labels shall be no
less than 18mm with a font of no less than 24pt. and will be placed on the ceiling grid track
next to camera cable termination.
3. Intercom locations shall be labeled with Black on Yellow Mylar tape labels. Labels shall be
no less than 18mm with a font of no less than 24pt. and will be placed on ceiling grid track
directly below termination location.
4. Label all patch panel jacks in an identical fashion.

5. The numbering system shall be Closet, Rack, Patch Panel and Port (Example, A-1-1-48).

3.6 GROUNDING AND BONDING

A. Division 26000 Contractors shall ground/bond all cable tray and conduit installed for communication
cables with no less than #6 AWG. All conduits must be installed per current NEC and be terminated
into a box or bushing prior to cabling. Implementation of telecommunications grounding and
bonding as per TIA-607-C and ISO/IEC 30129. Install a Telecommunications Bonding Conductor

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 (TBC) from the main electrical service ground to the PRIMARY BONDING BUSBAR (PBB) in the main
network closet (MDF). (See Appendix Diagram F-2)

1. Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB) to be installed by division 26000, originating

from the PBB. The TBB shall extend throughout the building using telecom pathways to
connect the SECONDARY BONDING BUSBAR (SBB) in each network closet.

2. Grounding bushings and #6 AWG shall be used to bond all communication conduits to the
cable tray.

3. Division 26000 Contractors shall properly size the TBB to each network closet. The minimum
TBB conductor size shall be a #6 AWG. The TBB should be sized at 2 kcmil per linear foot of
conductor length up to a maximum size of 750 kcmil. Bonding conductors used for
telecommunications should be sized using engineered calculations. The PBB in the MDF and
a SBB in each IDF is to be installed by Division 26000 contractor. The PBB must be a pre
drilled copper busbar with holes for use with standard-sized lugs, have a minimum
dimension of 6.3mm (0.25in) thick by 50mm (2 in) wide, mounted 2” from the wall and may
be variable in length. It must also be listed by an NRTL. The SBB must be a predrilled copper
busbar with holes for use with standard-sized lugs, have minimum dimensions of 6.3 mm
(0.25 in) thick by 50 mm (2 in) wide and be variable in length. It must also be listed by an
NRTL

4. The Low Voltage contractor shall be responsible for providing one RACK BONDING BUSBAR
(RBB) to be installed horizontally 3-U from the bottom of every network rack or cabinet
within each closet. The RBB is to be bonded to the TBB/SBB in each network closet using an
insulated #6 AWG with two hole compression lugs.

2. Using #6 AWG wire the low voltage contractor shall be responsible for bonding each rack,
cabinet and ladder rack individually to the RBB. Each RBB shall be individually run back to
the PBB/SBB within the network closet. Serial connections (or “daisy-chaining”) not
preferred.

3.7 TESTING

A. Testing UTP Cables and Links

1. The performance tests and their procedures have been defined in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C.2
standard and the ISO/IEC 11801 standard. The TIA standard defines performance in
categories (Cat 6) and the ISO defines classes (Class C, D, E, and F). These standards define
the procedure to certify that an installation meets performance criteria in a given category
or class. Certifications shall include the following parameters for each pair of each cable
installed:

a. Wire map (pin to pin connectivity)

b. Length (in feet)
c. Attenuation
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 d. Near End Crosstalk (NEXT)
e. Far End Crosstalk (FEXT)
f. Equal Level Far End Crosstalk (ELFEXT)
g. Attenuation/Crosstalk Ratio (ACR)
h. Return Loss
i. Propagation Delay
j. Delay Skew

2. Test equipment shall provide an electronic and printed record of these tests. Test
equipment shall be a level V or greater field tester; Fluke Networks DSX- 5000 using
Permanent Link Adapters with the most current firmware is required.

3. The SIEMON Company requires 100% testing for a warranty, not sample testing. No
marginal passes are accepted. This gives the end-user automatic headroom equal to the
measurement accuracy tolerance defined in the testing standards. All applications defined
by the standards to be supported by the relevant cabling channel system will be covered by
the SIEMON Company warranty for the duration of the warranty.

B. Testing Fiber Optic Cable

1. Testing of Fiber Optic Cable shall adhere to the ANSI/TIA-568.3-D standard. Testing fiber
optics with a light source and power meter-utilizing the One Reference Jumper method (TIA-
526-14-C method B). If loss tests results are outside acceptable range, test cable with an
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) to determine cause of variation. Correct
improper terminations and replace damaged cables at no additional charge.

2. Fiber shall be tested at 850nm and 1300nm for multimode. If more than 1% bad strands are
found remove and replace entire feed.

3. Testing will be performed with the most recent version of software as required by The
SIEMON Company to ensure warranty compliance.

4. The ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT reserves the right to hire an independent testing company to
spot check the test results. If the results vary more than 10% from the results provided by
the Contractor, the Contractor will be required to prove his results are correct or retest the
entire system.

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 APPENDIX

A. CABLES

I. SIEMON CAT 6, 9C6P4-E3-06-RXA (BLUE)

II. SIEMON CAT 6, 9C6P4-E3-05-RXA (YELLOW)
III. SIEMON CAT 6, 9C6P4-E3-07-RXA (GREEN)
IV. SIEMON CAT 6, 9C604-E1 (OSP)
V. SIEMON 50/125 µM OM3, 9F5LB2-24L
VI. CORNING 50/125 µM OM3, 024T88-33180-A3
B. CONNECTORS
I. SIEMON CAT 6, MX6-F01 (FLAT BLACK JACK)
II. SIEMON CAT 6, MX6-F02 (FLAT WHITE JACK)
III. SIEMON CAT 6, MX6-02 ( ANGLED WHITE JACK)
IV. SIEMON CAT 6, MX6-F05 (FLAT YELLOW JACK)
V. SIEMON CAT 6, MX6-05 (ANGLED YELLOW JACK)
VI. SIEMON CAT 6, MX6-F07 (FLAT GREEN JACK)
VII. SIEMON, MX-SM1-02 (SINGLE PORT SURFACE MOUNT BOX)
VIII. SIEMON, MX-SM2-02 (2 PORT SURFACE MOUNT BOX)
IX. SIEMON, MX-FP-S-04-02 (SINGLE GANG 4 PORT FACE PLATE)
X. SIEMON, MX-FP-S-06-02 (SINGLE GANG 6 PORT FACE PLATE)
XI. SIEMON, MX-FP-D-08-02 (DOUBLE GANG 8 PORT FACE PLATE)
XII. SIEMON, MX-BL-01 (BLACK PORT BLANKS)
XIII. SIEMON, MX-BL-02 (WHITE PORT BLANKS)
XIV. SIEMON CAT 6, CT-C6-02 (ANGLED SINGLE PORT CT)
XV. SIEMON CAT 6, CT-C6-C6-02 (ANGLED DUAL PORT CT)
XVI. SIEMON, CT-BLNK-02 (WHITE CT PORT BLANK)
XVII. SIEMON, CT4-FP-SS-L (STAINLESS STEEL DOUBLE PORT FACE PLATE)
XVIII.SIEMON, RIC-F-LC24-01 (6 QUAD LC ADAPTERS)
XIX. SIEMON, RIC-F-BLNK-01 (BLANK ADAPTER PLATE)
XX. SIEMON, ZP1-6AS-01 (ZMAX PLUG)
XXI. SIEMON, ZP-CAP (PROTECTIVE CAP FOR Z-PLUG)
C. CROSS CONNECTS
I. SIEMON, MX-PNL-24 (24 PORT MAX PATCH PANEL)
II. SIEMON, MX-PNL-48 (24 PORT MAX PATCH PANEL)
III. SIEMON, RIC3-(xx)-01 (MDF FIBER TRAY)
IV. SIEMON, FCP3-DWR (IDF FIBER TRAY)
V. SIEMON, CF-(xx)-RP-01 (FIBER TRAY COMPRESSION FITTING)
D. CABLE MANAGEMENT & RACKS
I. SIEMON, WM-BK (REAR HORIZONTAL WIRE MANAGEMENT)
II. SIEMON, RS1-07 ( BLACK ALUMINUM 2-POST OPEN FRAME RACK)
III. SIEMON, RS1-07-S(BLACK ROLLED STEEL 2-POST OPEN FRAME RACK)
IV. HUBBELL, HM24C (BLACK HORIZONTAL FRONT WIRE MANAGEMENT)
V. CHATSWORTH, 55053-703, (19”EIA x 7’H 45U STANDARD RACK)
VI. CHATSWORTH, 13050-723, (26”W x 36”H x 12”D, WALL MOUNT)
VII. CHATSWORTH, 12419-724 ( 12RU, 24”H x 24”W x 30”D WALL MOUNT)
VIII. CHATSWORTH, 12419-736 (18RU, 36”H x 24”W x 30”D WALL MOUNT)
IX. CHATSWORTH, 12419-748 (26RU, 48”H x 24”W x 30”D WALL MOUNT)
X. CHATSWORTH, 35571-703 (BLACK 6” VERTICAL WIRE MANAGEMENT)
XI. CHATSWORTH, 35572-703 (BLACK 8” VERTICAL WIRE MANAGEMENT)
XII. CHATSWORTH, 12730-712 (BLACK 12” MOUNTING PLATE W/BRACKET)
XIII. CHATSWORTH, 12730-718 (BLACK 18” MOUNTING PLATE W/BRACKET)
XIV. CHATSWORTH, 10250-712 (BLACK 12” UNIVERSAL CABLE RUNWAY)
XV. CHATSWORTH, 10250-718 (BLACK 18” UNIVERSAL CABLE RUNWAY)
XVI. CHATSWORTH, 11312-712 (BLACK 12” TRIANGULAR SUPPORT BRACKET)
XVII. CHATSWORTH, 11312-718 (BLACK 18” TRIANGULAR SUPPORT BRACKET)
XVIII.CHATSWORTH, 11421-712 (BLACK 12” WALL ANGLE SUPPORT KIT)
XIX. CHATSWORTH, 11421-718 (BLACK 18” WALL ANGLE SUPPORT KIT)
XX. CHATSWORTH, 10608-701 (BLACK VERTICAL WALL BRACKETS)
XXI. CHATSWORTH, 12100-712 (BLACK 12” RUNWAY RADIUS DROP)
XXII. CHATSWORTH, 12100-718 (BLACK 18” RUNWAY RADIUS DROP)
XXIII.CHATSWORTH, 10506-702 (BLACK 3” RUNWAY ELEVATION KIT)
XXIV.CHATSWORTH, 10506-706 (BLACK 4” RUNWAY ELEVATION KIT)

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 XXV. TRIPP-LITE, SRW18UHD (36.96” x 36.22” x 24.77” SIDE-MOUNT WALL MOUNT)
E. SIEMON PATCH CABLES
I. SIEMON, MC6-X-03 (RED)
II. SIEMON, MC6-X-05 (YELLOW)
III. SIEMON, MC6-X-06 (BLUE)
IV. SIEMON, MC6-X-07 (GREEN)
V. SIEMON, FBP-LCLC5L-02-AQ (XGLO LC BLADE PATCH)

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APPENDIX F-2

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APPENDIX F-3

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APPENDIX F-4

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APPENDIX F-5

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 Authorized Installer/Designer Information

Name: ____________________________________ Certification Number: ____________________

Company: _________________________________ Phone: ________________________________
Address: _________________________________ Fax: __________________________________
_________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________

Installation Information

Company: _________________________________ Contact Name: _________________________

Address: __________________________________ Phone: ________________________________
_________________________________ Fax: __________________________________
_________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________
Installation Site Address (if different from above): ____________________________________________
Local Contact (if different from above): _______________________ Phone: ___________________

Registration Number: _______________________

1. Identify the non-performing link where the problem exists.

_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

2. Describe the problem in detail and identify all Siemon product part numbers and/or Qualified
Cable in the non-performing link.
Date: ____________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_ _______________ _________________________________________________________

3. Describe any actions taken prior to submittal of this form.

Date: ___________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Send a copy of this claim form to The Siemon Company within thirty(30) days of the discovery
of any defect or any claim to avoid waiver of the claim under the warranty.
For Siemon Company Use Only
Registration Number: ________________ Siemon Company Contact: _______________ Date Received: __________

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