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STRUCTURED CABLING GUIDELINES for PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE Palm Beach State College 4200 Congress Avenue Lake Worth, Florida 33461-4796 Prepared by: IT Department, Palm Beach State College Revision #8 October 8, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION NO. TITLE PAGE NO. SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 3 SECTION 2 CONTRACTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS ......... 3 SECTION 3 PROVISIONS FOR FUTURE GROWTH ................................................... 4 SECTION 4 RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................... 4 SECTION 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS....................................................................... 5 SECTION 6 THE STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM ................................................ 6 SECTION 6.1 BUILDING ENTRANCE/ENTRANCE FACILITIES (EF) ........................ 6 SECTION 6.2 EQUIPMENT ROOM (EF) .......................................................................... 8 SECTION 6.3 BACKBONE CABLING ............................................................................. 9 SECTION 6.4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM (TR) ................................................ 14 SECTION 6.5 HORIZONTAL CABLING (HC) .............................................................. 18 SECTION 6.6 WORK AREA (WA) .................................................................................. 21 SECTION 6.7 HORIZONTAL DISTANCES OF COPPER LINKS ................................. 22 SECTION 6.8 CALBE DIAMETER ................................................................................. 22 SECTION 6.9 SIZING OF HORIZONTAL PATHWAYS ............................................... 22 SECTION 7 APPROVED UTP CABLE PERFORMANCE .......................................... 23 SECTION 8 APPROVED PATCH CORDS ................................................................... 25 SECTION 8.1 PATCH CORDS PERFORMANCE TESTING REQUIREMENTS ......... 26 SECTION 9 APPROVED CONNECTING HARDWARE ............................................ 26 SECTION 9.1 CONNECTING HARDWARE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS .... 27 SECTION 10 CHANNEL PERFORMANCE ................................................................... 27 SECTION 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................... 28 SECTION 12 LABELING AND ADMINISTRATION ................................................... 29 SECTION 13 TESTING AND CERTIFICATION ........................................................... 33 SECTION 14 WARRANTY ............................................................................................. 34 SECTION 15 CLOSING REMARKS............................................................................... 34 APPENDIX .................................................................................................................... 35 APPENDIX ‘A’ APPROVED PRODUCTS ......................................................................... 36 APPENDIX ‘B’ REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................... 38 Structured Cabling Guidelines Revision #8, July 2014 Palm Beach State College Page 2 1. INTRODUCTION Information presented in this document is based on the 13th Edition of the Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) of the Building Industry Consultant Service International (BICSI), Copyright 2014. The intent of this document is to establish the general guidelines for a premise structured cabling system, which will meet the voice and data communication needs of PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE (PBSC). Project specific requirements will be set forth in the project specification, which will reference these Guidelines. This Structured Cabling Guideline details generalities of the requirements of the Network and Telecommunications Departments within PBSC Information Technology. This document specifies guidelines that the Contractor is required to meet when performing work for PBSC. A project specific scope of work based on the project specifications, must always accompany this document detailing the specific needs of a particular project. If the project specification is in conflict with any portion of this document in materials or procedures, the project specification will override this document. The system offered and quoted shall incorporate all features and facilities listed in the specification, and are in accordance with these Guidelines. As standards change, the latest edition of standards specified in this document shall prevail if not otherwise noted. Specific questions may be addressed to Michael Merker at [email protected] or 561- 868-3252. 2. CONTRACTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS Nothing contained herein creates any contractual relationship between PBSC and the Contractor, sub contractor, or supplier. However, bidding statements contained in the response of the successful bidder will become part of the contract for equipment and services. If after award of the contract, the Contractor becomes aware of possible problems which could result in delay in completion of the system on schedule, the Contractor must immediately notify PBSC (failure to promptly notify will be basis for determining Contractor negligence in an otherwise excusable delay). Contractor is expected to comply with PBSC Terms and Conditions and should consider these Terms and Conditions as part of the contract. Contractors shall be licensed and comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code. Permitting and inspections shall be required for all work covered under the FBC, which includes the NEC. Permits may be obtained at the PBSC Building Department, located in Facilities Planning. Telephone number 561-868-3486, Chief Building Official. The Contractor directly responsible for the installation of the Telecommunications Distribution System (TDS) shall have been regularly engaged in furnishing and installing systems of this nature for a minimum of five years. The TDS contractor shall utilize skilled systems “Installers”, who have completed an organized training program based on ‘BICSI’ Standards, whose normal work is premise wiring systems installations, who shall directly supervise or personally connect, terminate, test, and document the systems installed. Structured Cabling Guidelines Revision #8, July 2014 Palm Beach State College Page 3 3. PROVISIONS FOR FUTURE GROWTH The structured cabling system shall allow for additions and expansions to accommodate future growth. The Contractor is encouraged to evaluate the proposed system solution regarding its ability to be expanded for adds, moves, and changes required in the future. If additional work outside the project scope is required, PBSC will issue a Proposal Request for the Cost of Change Order to perform the additional work. 4. RESPONSIBILITES Customer Responsibilities: PBSC is responsible for the following: A. Allowing the Contractor’s employees free access to the premises and facilities at all reasonable hours during the installation. B. Furnishing adequate detailed drawings of the building to allow installation of equipment and cables by the Contractor. C. Providing free and clear access to existing conduit or the placement of new conduit if necessary, to all work locations, floor, buildings, etc. to support the media installation and providing Contractor access to these adjacent areas where and when required. D. Providing access to temporary power as needed for construction. E. Making inspections when notified by the Contractor that the equipment or any part thereof is ready for acceptance. F. Participation in a joint communications plan. Contractor’s Responsibilities: A. Providing all supervision, labor, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, erection, construction, unloading, inspection and inventory housing. B. Furnishing and installing materials for a complete structured cabling system unless specific provisioning or installation of materials is denoted in the project RFP. C. Obtaining PBSC permission before proceeding with any work necessitating cutting into or through any part of the building structure such as girders, beams, concrete, tile floors or partition ceilings. D. Promptly repairing all damage to the building due to carelessness of Contractor employees and exercising reasonable care to avoid any damage to the building. Reporting to PBSC any damage to the building that may exist or may occur during the Contractor’s occupancy of the building. E. Taking necessary steps to ensure that required firefighting apparatus is accessible at all times. Flammable materials shall be kept in suitable places outside the building. F. Installing the wire, cable and hardware in accordance with the project specifications and as outlined herein. G. Identify and label any existing connections before disconnecting any existing fiber or copper connections. Unless instructed otherwise, the Contractor is required to return all connections to their original location. H. Conducting tests and inspections as specified post-installation. Structured Cabling Guidelines Revision #8, July 2014 Palm Beach State College Page 4 I. Promptly notifying PBSC at least one week prior to completion of work on equipment wherein such portions are ready for inspection. J. Promptly correcting all defects for which Contractor is responsible as determined by PBSC. K. Coordinating all work with PBSC’s representative that may be designated at a future date before the commencement of the installation. L. Maintaining insurance and appropriate