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1.01 SUMMARY

A. DESCRIPTION- Provide COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE, including backboards, termination devices, outlet and premise wiring as shown and specified per Contract Documents. The cable infrastructure will support Data Communications and VoIP Communications, Cameras and other network supported devices.

1.02 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. Division 16, all applicable sections.

1.03 REFERENCES OF INDUSTRY STANDARDS TO ADHERE TO

This applies to the standards listed below as well as any future releases and/or revisions of applicable standards.

A. TIA/EIA 568-B.1, B.2, B.3 - Commercial Building Cabling Standard, Part 1: General Requirements, Part 2: Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components & Part 3: Cabling Components Standard.

B. TIA/EIA 569-A - Commercial Building Standard for Pathways and Spaces.

C. TIA/EIA 606-A- Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure.

D. ANSI/TIA/EIA-607-A: Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications.

E. TIA/EIA 942- Telecommunications Standard for Data Centers (2005).

F. NETA ATS (International Electrical Testing Association) - Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Distribution Equipment and Systems.

G. Article 250 of the 2007 California Electrical Code (CEC).

H. Article 800 of the 2007 California Electrical Code (CEC).

I. ANSI/NECA/BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), BICSI Cabling Installation Manual and BICSI LAN Design Manual, BICSI Customer-Owned Design Manual.

J. FCC Part 58.500.

K. NFPA 70.

1.04 DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY

A. Owner:

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1. All (LAN) hub/switch equipment. 2. All active electronics required at the telecom room. 3. Access Point Devices 4. Instruments with applicable licenses 5. Telephone Instrument Programming 6. Projectors

B. Contractor: 1. As indicated on plans and specifications. 2. Testing 3. Calypso Audio/ Equipment 4. MDF Cabinet 5. IDF Cabinets 6. Cameras and Mounts (equipment, licenses, and installations)

1.05 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Horizontal Pathway: Conform to TIA/EIA 569-A, using raceway, backboards, and cabinets as indicated.

B. Grounding System: Conform to TIA/EIA 607/942.

C. Analog Backbone Wiring: Complete from the Main (MDF) to each Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF), using copper cables.

D. Data Backbone Wiring: Complete from the MDF to each IDF, using optical fiber backbone cables.

E. Workstation Horizontal Wiring: Complete from IDF to each outlet using balanced twisted pair cables.

F. CATV Backbone Wiring: Complete from Head-end equipment located in the MDF to each IDF using RG11 Backbone Cable.

G. CATV Horizontal Wiring: Complete from RG11 Feeder Termination location in IDF to TV Outlet Locations utilizing RG6.

1.06 ADDITIONAL ITEMS

A. While the owner has attempted to provide a complete listing of all cables and components needed, it is the Proposer's responsibility to insure the completeness and accuracy of its proposal. Any item not specified, but required to complete the communications cabling system, must be included.

1.07 SUBMITTALS

The following must be submitted after award of the contract and within (30) calendar days prior to fabrication and installation of any materials. Submit for approval (6) copies.

A. A complete list of equipment and materials, including manufacturer's descriptive and catalog cuts sheets.

B. Company Certification: The Proposer must be currently certified by the manufacturer of the submitted system. If different manufacturers will be used there must be a company certification for each, and its use to be approved and authorized by Owner. The Proposer must provide evidence of this certification as part of the submittal process. 2 COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS 16740 Last Modified 3/3/2017

C. Foreman and Installer Certification: The foreman overseeing the job and all cable installers working on the installation of the communications cabling must be currently certified by the manufacturer of the submitted system. The Proposer must provide evidence of its current certification to install the proposed communications cable and components.

D. Test Reports: Provide sample test reports for copper, fiber, etc.

E. All submittals must be checked by the contractor for conformance to the requirements of the construction documents before forwarding for approval. Contractor must be responsible for all quantities and errors or omissions of submittals.

1.08 QUALIFICATIONS

A. All contractors must fulfill the requirements detailed in items 1-8 of this section.

1. License Classification: Contractor must possess a valid C-7 California State Contractor’s License. This license must have been issued two years prior to the date of any quote. No other license classification in acceptable.

2. BICSI Certifications: Contractor will use personnel certified by the trade organization BICSI. The vendor must have a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD®) on staff who will be ultimately responsible for this project. The RCDD must have sufficient experience in this type of project as to be able to lend adequate technical support to the field forces during installation, during the warranty period, and during any extended warranty periods or maintenance contracts. The vendor must attach a resume of the responsible RCDD to the vendor’s submittal for evaluation. Should the RCDD assigned to this project change during the installation, the new RCDD assigned must also submit a resume for review by the District. The vendor must also have BICSI registered installers and technicians on staff and assign them to this project. The project shall be staffed at all times by installers and technicians, who, in the role of lead craftsperson, will be able to provide leadership and technical resources for the remaining crafts persons on the project. A minimum of 30 percent of personnel shall be BICSI registered telecommunications installers.

3. A factory registered Panduit ® PCI Contractor Agreement or equivalent. The contractor shall have completed standards based product and installation training. A copy of the Contractor Registration shall be included in contractor’s submittal.

4. Performance History: Contractor must have successfully performed at least three projects of similar scope, within two years of the date of a quote. Proof of performance shall be in the form of reference sheets which shall include a brief description of the project, the beginning and ending contract price, the project foreman or superintendent’s name, and the name, address, and telephone number of a project contact.

5. Fiber Optics Experience: Contractor must be able to prove to the satisfaction of Owner that they have had significant experience in the installation of fiber optics cable systems. Installation must include installation of fiber optics cable in innerduct, fiber breakout systems, fiber termination, a knowledge of interconnect equipment, and a thorough knowledge of testing procedures. Contractor must provide a minimum of three (3) references that support its claim of experience for similar projects within the two years prior to a quote.

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6. Time in Business: Contractor must have been in business, and in the business of installing telecommunications/data communications systems, continuously, for a period of at least three years, prior to a quote. Contractor must submit at least one project reference for each of the three years prior to a quote. The contractor must also maintain a full time staff at an established business location having appropriate parts and service facilities and the ability to provide a one- hour response time to Marysville Joint Unified School District.

7. Required Insurances, General Liability and Workman’s Compensation in accordance with the owner’s specific insurance requirements.

8. The ability to provide a manufacturer’s warranty as described in the Warranty Section of this document.

1.09 PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

A. Schedule a conference a minimum of five calendar days prior to beginning work.

B. Clarify any questions related to the work to be performed, scheduling and coordination of materials, working hours, etc.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Both the District and the Architect must accept all product substitutions as “approved equals.”

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Cabinets: 1. Great Lakes 2. Approved equal

B. Cable management, optical fiber enclosures, patch panels, standoff brackets, and outlets: 1. Panduit 2. Approved equal

C. Copper backbone cable: 1. BICC General 2. Approved equal

D. Optical fiber backbone cable, horizontal cable: 1. BICC General 2. Approved equal

E. All wiring and devices must be from a single manufacturer, or from a group of manufacturers that have teamed together to provide a system solution guaranteed to meet the performance specification. The system solution must be approved by Owner.

2.02 TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUNDING

4 COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS 16740 Last Modified 3/3/2017 A. Contractor is required to install a complete telecommunications grounding system in all IDF/MDF’s in compliance with ANSI/TIA/EIA-607: Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications (2002), TIA/EIA 942: Telecommunications Standard for Data Centers (2005).

B. The Telecommunications Grounding Busbar (TGB) located in each IDF shall be grounded to the Main Electrical Service in the building it is located in as follows:

1. For standing equipment cabinets - Length from TGB to Main Electrical Service a. 33’ to 44’ - # 1 awg. b. 44’ to 52’ - 1/0 c. 52’ to 66’ - 2/0 d. > 66’ – 3/0

2. For wall mounted equipment cabinets use 6 awg. (THHN) green in color

3. Ground Busbar Manufacturer: a. Chatsworth Products, Inc. b. Approved equal

C. Product Description: Chatsworth p/n 40153-020 for MDF or 13622-012 for IDF Cabinet locations or approved equal. U.L. listed, predrilled, electrotin plated copper busbar with holes for standard sized lugs mounted on 2-inch insulators.

D. Dimensions: 4 inches wide X 20” long for MDF and 2 inches wide x 12” inches long for IDF’s.

2.03 TELEPHONE TERMINATION BACKBOARDS

A. Product Description: Fire retardant Plywood.

B. Size: 4 feet x 8 feet, 3/4 inch thick, to support IDF Cabinets and/or equipment.

C. Paint with Fire Retardant Paint attempting to match existing wall color.

2.04 TELEPHONE INSTRUMENTS

A. Product Description: Cisco 7961 for administrative locations and Cisco 7941 for Classroom locations. Telephone instruments and programming will be performed by the owner.

2.05 FREE STANDING EQUIPMENT CABINETS (MDF or IDF)

A. Product Description: Great Lakes 84” Equipment Cabinets, p/n GL840E2936F equipped as follows:

1. Heavy duty shelves p/n 7206-FR-ADHD – Quantity 3 2. Keyboard shelf p/n 7206-PKB-MT – Quantity 1 3. Set casters p/n 7208-E – Quantity 1 4. 49” Circuit Breaker p/n 7215-20SP – Quantity 1

B. Finish: Black

2.06 WALL MOUNTED EQUIPMENT CABINETS (IDF)

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A. Product Description: Great Lakes cabinets. The size of the cabinet shall be determined by the total number of data, clock, speaker, and door cables to be terminated in the cabinet as follows:

1. 36 total cables or less requires a Great Lakes 24” Equipment Cabinet, p/n GL24WS-PV 2. 73 total cables or less requires a Great Lakes 36” Equipment Cabinet, p/n GL36WS-PV 3. 110 total cables or less requires a Great Lakes 48” Equipment Cabinet, p/n GL48WS-PV

Cabinets should be equipped as follows:

4. 19” Surge Suppressor p/n 7219-SR – Quantity 1 (installed at bottom of cabinet)

2.07 EQUIPMENT ROOM CABLE MANAGEMENT

A. Horizontal Cable Management System 1. Product Description: Panduit WMPH2E, or approved equal, 3"x3" front, 2"x 5" back, mountable in an EIA standard 19" rack. 2. Provide between Fiber and Copper Patch Panels and below last Patch Panel in the cabinet.

B. Distribution Rings/Jumper Troughs 1. Product Description: Panduit P110JTW-X or approved equal. 2. Location: On all backboards as required for routing of voice cables in a neat fashion.

2.08 OPTICAL FIBER ENCLOSURES AND COUPLER PANELS

A. Product Description: Panduit, FRME 4 (MDF), or approved equal. 4-rack space, Fiber Optic rack mount enclosure (LIU), loaded with all necessary adapter panels for multi-mode terminations.

B. Product Description: Panduit, FRME 1 (IDF), or approved equal. 1-rack space, Fiber Optic rack mount enclosure (LIU), loaded with all necessary adapter panels for multi-mode terminations.

C. Adapter panels, Panduit FAP6WEIDSC for Multi-mode.

2.09 OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTORS

A. Product Description: Panduit FSCMBL or equal for SC multi-mode and FSCSBU or approved equal for single-mode, epoxy/polish, type. Color code fiber optic connectors to meet industry standards.

B. Quantity: Terminate all strands.

2.10 PATCH PANELS

A. Product Description: TIA/EIA 568B, UL 1863 compliant, Panduit DP48688TG, or approved equal, with 110 Punch down on backs, 48 capacity patch panel. Provide enough patch panel ports for an additional 30%. All spare ports must be labeled as SPARE.

2.11 ANALOG CROSS-CONNECT

A. Product Description: TIA/EIA 568B Panduit P110KB3004Y or approved equal, category 5E wall- mounted assembly of 110 Frames with legs and with adequate capacity for active circuits and space for an additional 30%. Utilize 100-pair frames IDF.

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2.12 INNERDUCT

A. Manufacturers: 1. Carlon 2. Pyramid 3. Approved equal

B. Product Description: 1.25" inside diameter crush-resistant orange inner-duct, plenum rated with pull rope or pull tape.

2.13 COPPER BACKBONE CABLE

A. Product Description: TIA/EIA 568B, BICC General, 25-pair, category 3, OSP, Shielded, BICC General PE89 p/n 7525785 or approved equal. 24 AWG annealed copper conductors twisted into pairs of varying lengths and colors coded to telephone industry standards.

2.14 BUILDING ENTRANCE PROTECTORS

A. Product Description: UL 197 Listed for Primary Protection. 25-pair, with 110 In and 110 Out, i.e., Circa 1880ENA1/NSC-25 or approved equal for IDF locations. Terminate on 100-pair protector Blocks at MDF Circa 1880ENA1/NSC-100. Provide Gas Tube Protector Modules, 3B1E to fill entire block.

2.15 WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS LOCATIONS

A. Wireless Access Points consist of one (1) pulled to designated locations. The cables shall be terminated on category 6 Jacks and placed into a 2-port surface mounted block above finished ceiling. All products will match the Data Cable specification. Owner will provide and install Wireless Access Point Devices.

2.16 PROJECTOR LOCATIONS

A. One category 6 cable will be pulled to the nearest IDF closet/cabinet. One RG-6 cable should be extended from the TV location in the room if one exists, otherwise it should be pulled to the nearest IDF closet/cabinet. The category 6 cable at the ceiling shall be terminated on a category 6 Jack and the RG-6 cable should be terminated onto an F Style Connector (non cable deforming connector, “Snap and Seal”). Jacks and F Style Connector should be placed into a 4-port faceplate mounted to projector false ceiling plate when available. If no projector false ceiling plate can be installed, then 4-port faceplate should be mounted to a double gang surface box. All additional cables required for the Calypso ezRoom 5300 system are also required. Projector location should be no less than 8’ and no more than 10’ from the screen/Smartboard. All products will match the Data Cable specification.

B. District must approve all projector locations prior to work being performed.

C. Provide and install all equipment included in the Calypso Control Systems ezRoom multimedia classroom system, Calypso p/n ezRoom 5300. If contractor has never installed the Calypso Control Systems ezRoom multimedia classroom system before, they must consult, at their expense, with Calypso Control Systems to verify installations are done properly.

D. Provide and install the Calypso CATV tuner, Calypso p/n CSD-500. The tuner should be installed in the security box provided in the ezRoom 5300 system from item B.

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E. Provide and install the Calypso Classroom Microphone, Calypso p/n WCM-RF. The base station should be installed in an appropriate location as recommended by Calypso for the ezRoom 5300 system from item B.

F. Projectors should be mounted to the security box supplied with the Calypso Control Systems ezRoom 5300 multimedia classroom system. 1. Epson PowerLite 83+ - p/n V11H303020

2.17 CAMERA LOCATIONS

A. Provide and install one (1) category 6 cable from camera locations shown on the drawings to the appropriate IDF Cabinet and terminate on category 6 Patch Panel. All Camera cables will be placed on the bottom row of the Patch Panel and shall be clearly marked as Camera and a numeric Identifier. Additionally, provide and install one (1) 18 awg./ 2 Conductor cable from the Camera location to the IDF. Clearly mark each cable with a Laser Quality label. Labels on the category 6 Cable and 18 awg/2 Conductor cable shall match.

B. Provide the following IP Cameras as stated on plans. Plans will identify any special lens or accessory requirements:

1. Panasonic #WV-SW458 2. Panasonic #WV-SW397B 3. Axis #P3027-PVE 4. Axis #P3367-VE 5. Licenses as required for ONSSI software 6. Camera model numbers and required lenses and/or accessories will be confirmed during the pre- construction meeting.

C. All License costs for full operation of cameras shall be included in project cost and shall be provided to the owner along with the cameras. Contractor shall also provide MAC addresses and locations for all cameras.

D. Contractor must be trained in camera installations and software setup or shall utilize a sub-contractor to perform the camera installation and configuration.

2.18 CLOCK, SPEAKER AND DOOR CABLES

A. Provide and install one (1) category 6 Cable to each Clock, Speaker and Door location as shown on the drawings. The cables will be terminated at the Patch Panel and left coiled for future connections to the Clocks, Speakers and Doors by the owner. Leave approximately 12’ of slack at each device location.

2.19 OPTICAL FIBER BACKBONE CABLE

A. Product Description: 24-Strand or 12-Strand, multi-mode, 50/125 micron, OM3 Fiber Optic Cable Indoor/Outdoor from MDF to IDF’s. Riser rated unless plans state plenum rated required. NO LOOSE TUBE CABLE. 1. General Cable 12-strand Multimode p/n BE0121ANR.BK 8 COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS 16740 Last Modified 3/3/2017 2. General Cable 24-strand Multimode p/n BE0241ANR.BK 3. Approved equal.

2.20 DATA HORIZONTAL CABLE

A. Product Description: TIA/EIA 568B General Cable, Gen Speed 6000p/n 7133764, or approved equal, category 6, balanced twisted pair cable, CMP with 4 pairs, 24 AWG copper conductors. All horizontal cables must be from one manufacturer, and preferably from the same lot. Riser rated unless plans state plenum rated required.

B. Color: blue

2.21 CATV HORIZONTAL CABLE & CONNECTORS

A. Product Description: Belden RG11 Plenum rated Backbone cable between buildings and RG6 cable from IDF to TV locations, or approved equal. Each classroom should have at least 3 TV locations consisting of the corner designated on the architects plans, one pulled to location in the front of the room where the projector cable is located (detailed in section 2.16) and one to the projector location itself (detailed in section 2.16). Leave 15’ slack at each end and terminate with F Style Connectors (non cable deforming connectors, “Snap and Seal”). Mount Splitters to back of cabinet. Refer to detail drawings for placement. Provide all connectors and materials needed to complete the system. Riser rated unless plans state plenum rated required.

2.22 CATV

A. Provide Amplifiers as needed to maintain signal strength and quality. Use CommScope mini subscriber p/n SV-A15PRSm. Test and balance system after installation.

2.23 COMMUNICATIONS OUTLETS

A. Product Description: Conform to TIA/EIA 568B requirements for cable connectors for specific cable types, and conform to UL 1863 standard. 1. Ivory flush wall plate with capacity for four jacks, Panduit CFPL4EIY or approved equal. Provide blanks for unused spaces, Panduit CMBEI-X or approved equal. Provide modular kit for furniture installations, Panduit CFFP4XX or approved equal (confirm color with owner prior to ordering and installation). 2. Data insert jacks, one, two, three or four as indicated by symbol type on drawings, 8 pin non- keyed, universal modular jacks, TIA/EIA 568B category 6, Panduit CJ688TGOR or approved equal with range of 22 to 24 AWG. Pin sequence must be TIA/EIA-568-B. Color code orange. Labeling specifications are given in section 3.04. 3. Use Panduit Keystone Phone plate with module, Panduit p/n KWP6PY or approved equal.

2.24 PATCH CORDS

A. Provide Category 6, Data Patch Cords, Panduit or approved equal for 100% of all data connections. 1. Provide 10’, Panduit UTPSP10Y gray/white for workstation use and 5’ lengths, UTPSP5Y-BU, blue for closet use.

B. Provide Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cords, Panduit or approved equal, 50 micron for fiber connectivity. 1. Provide 2 ea., 3 meters in length, SC to LC, Duplex fiber jumpers, Panduit for each end of each fiber cable installed.

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C. Provide (1) RG6 Patch Cord, 6’ to 10’ in length for each CATV location designated on the drawings.

2.25 CABLE SUPPORTS

A. Manufacturers: 1. Caddy 2. Erico, Cat. 32, Cat. 64 3. Panduit, JP2W-L20 or JP4W-X20 4. Approved equal

B. Product Description: Wide Base J hooks or Cable Slings mounted to ceiling for smaller cable pathways. All Cable Supports must be approved for Category 6 Cable installation. Clips must comply with UL, CUL, CEC and TIA/EIA requirements for systems. See drawing details.

2.26 SURFACE RACEWAY

A. Provide Surface Mount Raceway if wall and ceiling/wall access is not available. Provide Panduit p/n LD2P10EI, LD10EI, T45BEI10, T702BEI as required.

2.27 SLEEVES

A. Product Description: Fire Rated Walls must be penetrated with STI EZ-PATH ™ Brand, or approved equal, device modules comprised of steel raceway with intumescent foam pads allowing 0 – 100 percent cable fill. Unrated walls may be penetrated with conduit sleeves, and Liquid-Tite as referenced on the drawings.

2.28 CABLE LABELS

A. Manufacturers: 1. Panduit 2. Approved equal

B. Product Description: wrap-around smoke rated labels for all cabling, printed by a mechanical means. Labels for Patch Panels, Building Entrance Protectors, Wireless Access Points, Projector Locations, and CATV locations shall also be printed by a mechanical means. Section 3.04 defines which cables must be labels and how.

C. All Labels must be Laser Quality.

2.29 PULL WIRES

A. All Conduits must have a numbered pull cord installed with a minimum pulling tension of 200 lbs.

2.30 CABLE TIES AND ACCESSORIES

A. Hook and loop cable wraps, cable clamps, split mesh grips, cable hooks, and cable supports, as required to support the cables and dress the cables in a tidy manner.

2.31 OTHER HARDWARE

10 COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS 16740 Last Modified 3/3/2017 A. Screws, washers, nuts, lugs, bolts, and other hardware required for the proper installation of the cabling system.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 EXISTING WORK

A. Ensure access to existing telecommunications equipment, cabling, and terminations and other installations which remain active and which require access.

3.02 PERFORMANCE

A. All installation work must be done by qualified/manufacture certified craftspeople in a neat, high quality manner and must conform to the most stringent of applicable local, state, federal building codes, and referenced standards.

B. Contractor must provide a project manager who has demonstrated the ability to supervise a project of this magnitude.

C. Ceiling tiles broken or defaced by the Contractor during the installation and testing process must be replaced at the expense of the Contractor.

D. Contractor will be responsible for all freight charges related to materials purchases. Failure to order materials in a timely manner resulting in added freight charges or availability issues would not be considered a valid reason to substitute materials.

3.03 INSTALLATION

A. Install plywood backboards and cabinets plumb, and attach securely to building wall at each corner.

B. Fiber Optic Patch Panels, Category 6 Patch Panels, Wire Managers, Protector Blocks, RG6 Splitters and PDU’s shall be mounted in the cabinets as shown on the elevation drawings.

C. Securely fasten the ladder sections to each other, to the walls, and top of the equipment racks utilizing manufactured adapter plates and J-hooks.

D. Properly block cable to prevent gel leakage and mount in back of IDF Cabinets as shown on detail drawings. Coordinate location of Protector Block in MDF with owner.

E. Ground and bond pathways, cable shields, and equipment as shown and specified herein.

1. Install bonding backbone system without splices in accordance with TIA/EIA 607/942 using two hole compression type lugs, providing warning tags for each cable as close as possible to the point of termination, secured with nylon cable ties. Both bolts will be installed to secure grounding lugs to ground bus bar.

2. Install grounding lugs and straps to ground the sections of ladder to each other utilizing threaded bolts and nuts.

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3. Ground the sleeves, cable tray, ladders, and relay racks to the Telecommunications Grounding Busbar in the room with 6 awg. (THHN) green in color. Utilize 2-hole compression type grounding lugs.

4. Individually and properly ground all equipment cabinets, racks and inside and outside plant cable shields, wherever the cables leave the sheaths, to the (TMGB) Telecommunications Main Grounding Bus.

5. Daisy chaining of equipment racks is not permitted.

6. All bonding conductors must have green insulation, or be identified with green tape. Provide warning tags for each bonding conductor as close as possible to the point of termination, secured with nylon cable ties.

7. All data patch panels must be bonded to the rack with separate bonding wire no less than 14 AWG, or per manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Ground all Building Entrance Protectors to nearest Telecommunications Ground Busbar.

9. Ensure that grounding lugs make a metal-to-metal contact with all equipment racks, cabinets, cable trays, ladders and ground sleeves. Remove paint from surfaces as needed. Supply and install Grounding Rail Kits, Paint Piercing Grounding Washer Kits, Thread Forming Screws and 2- holes lugs as specified in TIA/EIA 942.

F. Install pathways in accordance with TIA/EIA 569-A.

1. Cable clamps or supports are needed for riser backbone cables. Cable hooks are required for horizontal cabling.

2. Install clips to provide strain relief and route cables so bend radius conforms to TIA/EIA 568B standard.

3. Contractor will be responsible for engineering quantities of and installing any necessary wire basket, flexible metal tray, J-hooks and/or cable slings for routing cables in ceiling space. Flexible cable management tray must be supported per manufacturers’ instructions. They should also be placed at every drop point such as conduit stub-up, without exception, and wherever support is needed to avoid sagging or to avoid touching piping, ducting or other trades' work. Cable pathways will be installed at 90 degree angles. Attaching or draping cables to ceiling wire grid, other pipes, light fixtures, etc., will not be permitted. Rather contractor must provide separate ceiling wire for securing J-hooks. Use of the ceiling grid wire installed by others is not permitted.

4. All sleeves must be fire proofed as required. Seal all sleeves after cabling has been tested and approved. All empty sleeves must be sealed.

5. Replacement pull ropes must match the original pull ropes installed in the innerducts and/or conduits.

G. Install wire and cable in accordance with TIA/EIA 568B.

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2. Cables must be placed with sufficient bending radius so as not to kink, shear, or damage jackets, binders or cables, including where cables are coiled for future use or slack. Bending must not exceed manufacturers' specified bend radii. Cable must not be wrapped around the feet of systems furniture.

3. All Fiber Optic Cable must be installed inside Innerduct within buildings for protection.

4. Tie wraps are not permitted for securing or bundling cables of category 6 or higher. Provide hook and loop wraps for bundling of cables.

5. No more than fifty feet of outside plant cable is allowed inside the building. Ground armor at point of entry into the building. All Outside Plant cable will be terminated onto a District approved building entrance protector.

6. When installing cables in conduits with pull-strings, replace pull-strings used with new ones.

7. In no event must any horizontal cables be spliced between telecomm rooms and workstations.

8. Fiber optic cable to have 30’ service loops prior to entry into Fiber Optic Enclosures. Neatly coil and secure service loops on nearest wall prior to entering rack or cabinet. Additionally, leave 30’ of spare fiber in each box to facilitate future repairs.

9. Horizontal station cabling must have no less than 10’ service loops at the station end and 5’ at the patch panel end.

10. Any workstation locations that may be exposed to liquids must have waterproof enclosures to protect them from damage.

H. The Contractor must ensure that all floor and wall penetrations will be fire-stop rated to the satisfaction of the Owner and as required by applicable codes. Provide fire stop, after cables have been installed, tested and documented.

3.04 LABELING

A. MDF/IDF naming conventions

1. MDF/IDF names will include the following a. Building Number b. Room Number c. Rack/Cabinet number d. Example – An IDF in F building, room 114 with only one cabinet would be named F-114.1 e. Building/Room numbers should be requested from owner during the pre-installation conference. Do not use building/room numbers as stated on architects plans.

B. Building Backbone Cable Labeling Scheme:

1. Building backbone cables (Fiber, Copper & RG11) are to be labeled with machine labels at both ends in compliance with the TIA/EIA 606-A Standard. Cable must be identified with the following: a. Beginning and ending MDF/IDF number b. Cable Type Designator (with microns if fiber) 13 COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS 16740 Last Modified 7/9/2014

c. Numeric cable number d. Number of strands in cable e. Example – A fiber cable identified as A-102.1/J-209.1.SMF50.1.12 begins in building A, room 102, cabinet 1 and ends in building J, room 209, cabinet1, it is single mode fiber 50- micron, it is cable one, and contains 12 strands. f. Example – A Copper cable identified as A-103.1/F-112.1.cat6.1 begins in building A, IDF 103 and ends in building F, IDF 112, is a category 6 cable and is cable one. Since there are no strands, that identifier is left off. g. Example – An RG11 cable identified as A-100.1/C-204.1.RG11.1 begins in building A, room 100, rack 1 and ends in building C, room 204, rack 1, is an RG11 and is cable one.

2. Mark the ends of the cable every 24" for 4 feet

C. Fiber Patch Panel Labeling Scheme

1. Labels shall be placed on panel door of patch panel so that they are readable when the panel is open. Labels must be machine labels. 2. Label should consist of the following a. Beginning and ending MDF/IDF number b. Cable Type designator with microns c. Numeric Cable number d. Range of ports used on patch panel e. Example – The first label on the panel door is A-102.1/J-209.1.SMF50.1.1-12 shows that the cable used in example e of the section above is terminated in ports 1-12 of the patch panel f. Example – The second label on the panel door is J-209.1/L-112.1.SMF50.1.13-24 shows a cable that goes from building J, room 209, cabinet 1 to building L, room 112, cabinet 1, is a single mode fiber 50-micron cable, is cable 1 in that run and terminates on ports 13 through 24 on the patch panel

D. Copper Patch Panel Labeling scheme

1. The patch panel must be labeled with machine labels. The patch panel should include the following information: a. On the middle of the panel should be the letter identifier for the panel in the cabinet/rack (i.e. in the middle of the first panel should be the letter A) b. Above the first jack used in a room there should be a label stating which room the cables for those jacks pull to and what range of ports are used in that room (i.e. the label “Room 124 – ports D01-D10” would begin above port 1, the label “Room 125 – ports D11-D20” would begin above port 11). This shall be for Data locations only. c. Below the port the label should include the Station number (i.e. – D01, D02, D03…..D47, D48).

E. Faceplate Labeling Scheme:

1. The faceplate must be labeled with machine labels. Cable must be identified with the following: a. MDF/IDF pulled to (at top of faceplate) b. Panel letter where the cable is pulled to c. Station number 14 COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS 16740 Last Modified 3/3/2017 d. Example – a label of J-209.1 at the top of the faceplates shows that all cables for the faceplate terminate at IDF J-209.1 e. Example – a jack labeled as B-D09 would be terminated in panel B, port 9 of the IDF identified at the top of the faceplate

2. All Labeling at workstation and patch panel ends shall be completed prior to testing.

F. Other Devices Labeling Schemes:

1. Building Protectors are to be labeled at both ends with the origination point, the destination point and quantity of pairs. Example (A-100.1/J-112.1 25-pair)

2. Wireless Access Points are to be labeled at both ends with the device type and location including the ceiling grid near the device. Example (WL-01, IDF#)

3. Projector Locations are to be labeled at both ends with the device type and location number including the ceiling grid below the device. Example (PP-01, IDF#)

4. Camera Locations are to be labeled at both ends, on both cables, with the device type and location number. Example (Cam-01, IDF#)

5. Clock Locations are to be labeled at both ends with the device type and location number. Example (Clk-01, IDF#)

6. Speaker Locations are to be labeled at both ends with the device type and location number. Example (Spk-01, IDF#)

7. Door Locations are to be labeled on both ends with the device type and location number. Example (Dr-01, IDF#)

8. CATV Locations are to be labeled on both ends with the device type and location number. Example (TV-01,IDF#). In addition to cable label, a label will be installed on teacher’s faceplate.

9. Analog Termination Frames (25-pair cable terminations) must have Blue Designation Strips.

10. Workstation Patch Panels must have Black on White Designation Labels.

11. Label all Horizontal Fiber Optic Cable/Innerduct every 50’ in open areas with Fiber Optic Caution Warning Tags with fiber count, to and from designators and date of installation. Labels should be visible on all Fiber Optic Cable showing in pull boxes.

12. All labeling for cables, blocks, termination frames, etc., must be Laser jet quality.

G. All analog frames and data patch panels must be numbered sequentially in a non-recurring manner. Numbering must include building number/IDF#, plus station number starting at 1 and continue to the highest number required. All stations must be numbered at their termination ends by a machine made label and attached to the faceplate.

H. Analog Termination Frame numbering must start at the upper left hand corner of the termination block and proceed from left to right, top to bottom of block sequentially. Data Patch Panel numbering must

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start at the upper left-hand corner of the panel and proceed from left to right and top to bottom sequentially.

3.05 CONDUITS

A. All conduits for communications cables must: 1. Have a numbered pull wire with a minimum pulling tension of 200 lbs. 2. Be properly reamed at both ends. 3. Have bushings or hubs at both ends. 4. Be grounded as required by local codes and ordinances. 5. Be rigidly installed and properly supported. 6. Be left clean, dry, and free of debris or other obstructions. 7. Conduits must have a 12 AWG copper tracer wire placed continuously in trench for PVC conduit and run parallel to conduit route. Tracer wire shall be accessible at each end of conduit path.

B. Pull boxes for conduits supporting horizontal cables must be installed by the Electrical Contractor when one of the following conditions has occurred:

1. The conduit run is over 100 feet, 2. There are more than two 90 degree bends, or 3. There is a reverse bend in the conduit run.

C. Boxes must be in a straight section of conduit and not used in lieu of a bend. Conduits must be aligned on opposite ends of the pull box. The minimum size pull boxes must be based on the conduit size as follows:

Conduit Trade Size Width Length Depth 1" 4" 16" 3" 1 1/4" 6" 20" 3" 1 1/2" 8" 27" 4" 2" 8" 36" 4" 2 1/2" 10 42" 5" 3" 12" 48" 5" 3 1/2" 12" 54" 6" 4" 15" 60" 8"

D. Pull boxes must be provided with internal wall rack assemblies to support cabling.

E. Pull box lids will be of the bolt down or locking type.

3.06 TESTING

A. Discharge all static electricity from Patch Panels prior to testing. Place a modular patch cord, single- ended, into each patch panel port and discharge static by touching exposed copper to equipment rack. Repeat for each terminated patch panel port prior to testing.

B. All copper and fiber cables must be tested utilizing the proper category rated tests.

C. All horizontal cables, outlets and terminations must meet or exceed all performance specifications designated by ANSI, TIA/EIA 568B2-1, and IEEE.

16 COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS 16740 Last Modified 3/3/2017 D. All fiber optic cabling must be tested end-to-end for overall db loss at 850nm and 1300 nm for multi- mode in both directions. Fiber Optic Connector db loss must be .5 or less. Any fiber optic cables that have splices that have been approved and that are shown on the drawings will be tested with an OTDR. Fiber Optic Plots will be required at the end of the project and prior to sign-off and release of final payment.

E. Testing and labeling must be completed, with test results presented to the Owner no later than three (3) days prior to project completion.

F. Testing of the permanent link as defined by TIA/EIA 568B2-1, and including the horizontal cable, outlet, and patch panel or wiring block, must include end-to-end tests, 2-way testing using a tester calibrated daily, meeting TSB-67 for Accuracy Level III for Permanent Link, and will be equipped with appropriate report software for turning raw test data into finished reports.

G. Cables that are terminated in the closet, but not at the device location, i.e., Camera’s, Clocks, Speakers and Doors, will not require a test result.

H. Contractor will use tester and software to provide test results deliverable on a compact disk or DVD in an approved electronic format as well as in a written format. Information will include the following:

1. Opens 2. Shorts 3. Grounds 4. Continuity 5. Polarity, or pair reversals 6. DC Loop resistance 7. Impulse noise 8. Signal attenuation at 200KHz to 350 MHz in 100KHz increments 9. Insertion loss @ 200KHz to 350 MHz in 100KHz increments 10. NEXT (near-end cross talk) @ 200KHz to 350 MHz in 100KHz increments 11. Station cable length/overall loop resistance. 12. Ambient Noise. 13. Attenuation to Cross-Talk Ratio (ACR). 14. Propagation Delay 15. Delay Skew

I. Any cables failing to meet above indicated standards must be removed and replaced, at no cost to the Owner, with cables that prove, in testing, to meet the standards. The installation will not be accepted until testing has reported that all pairs in all cables meet the appropriate standards.

3.07 EXAMINATION/FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. On a daily basis, the contractor’s project manager will inspect the installation to ensure that installers are following the specifications and quality craftsmanship.

B. The Owner reserves the right to inspect the installation at any time. If the Owner or Owner’s representative makes a change to the design or installation, this change must be noted in writing. The contractor should not complete this change until approval is given by the Owner’s technology administrator. The Architect may not approve any changes without the concurrence of the Owner’s technology administrator.

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C. After installation, the Owner’s representative will inspect the site and prepare a closeout punch list for the contractor to complete.

D. After the completion, the Owner’s representative and contractor will inspect the site together.

3.08 CLEANING

A. At the end of each work day, the contractor will clean up waste and remove from the site or in a designated container approved by the owner. Excess materials shall be stored in a limited access area.

B. After punch list is complete, the contractor will clean/dust racks, cabinets and faceplates. Contractor should broom clean the telecommunication closet floor of all wiring pieces, tape and refuse.

3.09 DOCUMENTATION AND DELIVERABLES

A. Project Documentation: The following are required to be submitted immediately upon completion of testing and labeling of System. They will be used by the Owner for making data and voice equipment connections to the System:

1. Reproducible (such as vellums, mylars and AutoCAD diskette files) as-built drawings showing locations of all technology outlets, cable location numbers, type of cabling installed for backbone and workstations, main cable pathways, cable tray, ladder rack, sleeves, firestopping, grounding busbars, and cable supports. Cables that are not terminated at the device end shall be shown on the drawings with a Sheet Note indicating the cable is coiled in the ceiling. Provide (2) sets of Xerox copies and a CD Rom Disk using AutoCAD 2004 or newer version.

2. Test results will be neatly organized in a 3-Ring Binder(s) with Table of Contents and Section Tabs. Test results will be grouped together by type and shall be in workstation number order or strand count order as applicable. Submit in PDF format on CD Rom.

3. Contractor will provide full size laminated telecom floor plan and post in the Main Telecommunications Closet showing site infrastructure and feeder cables. Additionally, full size laminated telecom floor plans will be provided in each IDF closet for the specific building showing workstation and device locations.

4. Deliver test results, warranty and non-laminated Asbuilt Drawings in one package to Architect for review and approval by Engineer, and District.

B. Manuals of operation and training, as required. These should include all manufacturers’ cut sheets for the products installed.

C. Provide all Patch Cords detailed in Section 2.22 and have owner provide signature for delivery. Provide this sheet with final documentation.

D. Deliver any products such as Camera’s, etc. as required by this specification.

3.10 WARRANTY

18 COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS 16740 Last Modified 3/3/2017 A. Contractor must fully warrant proper operation of installed system and components for a minimum of 20 years after system turnover to Owner. The Contractor must provide a Panduit "Performance" level warranty which will be included in the Final System Documentation. Refer to Section 3.09 Documentation for delivery instructions. B. Contractor must provide any and all manufacturer’s warranties for all installed systems and/or components.

C. Warranties will be provided at no additional cost to the Owner.

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