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1 PCC Structured Cabling Standards VERSION DEC16 Presented by: Portland Community College Information Technology Infrastructure Services Page 1 of 67

2 PCC Structured Cabling Standards 5 Purpose 5 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 5 DEFINITIONS, TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND ACRONYMS 5 STANDARDS & PUBLICATIONS 6 All telecommunication distribution designs shall be based on and shall comply with the following industry standards and local code requirements 6 Contractor Requirements associated with reference documents 7 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 7 General 7 Topology 7 Plywood Backboard 7 Pathways 8 Conduits 8 Surface Mounted Raceway 9 Inter duct 10 Ladder Tray and cable support systems 10 J Hooks 11 Cabling 13 Fiber Optic Cable Inter-Building 13 Fiber Optic Cable Intra-Building 13 Fiber optic connectors 13 Copper Cables Inter-Building Multipair UTP 13 Grounding 15 Grounding Labeling, Color-Coding, and Marking 15 SPACES (MDF, BDF, IDF, TR s, SERVER ROOMS) 19 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLETS 25 ACCESS POINTS (AP) 27 LABELING, DOCUMENTATION, AND ADMINISTRATION 27 OUTSIDE PLANT CONDUIT AND VAULT 30 MEDIA SERVICES, DIGITAL SIGNAGE, AND CLASSROOM STANDARDS 33 Media Equipped Classroom Standards 36 Page 2 of 67

3 DIGITAL SIGNAGE 38 Media Equipped Conference Room Design 39 Media Equipped Conference Room Pathway Standards 40 Media Equipped Large Event Space Standards 43 PRE-APPROVED PRODUCT SET 45 Approved products 45 Approved Part Numbers. 46 Illustrations of approved methods and products 51 Floor Penetrations 51 Wall Penetrations 51 2Post Rack Layout 53 4 Post Rack Layout 55 UPS Installation 57 Rack Installation 58 Faceplate Labeling 58 T Grid Ceiling Wire Support Bracket 59 Manhole / Vault Cable Management 60 Ladder Tray and Wire Management for IDF, BDF, MDF, TR 60 AV Classroom Elevation 1A and 1B 61 AV Conference Room Elevation 2A and 2B 62 AV Classroom Layout 63 AV Classroom Reflected Ceiling Plan 64 Av Technology Podium Elevation 5A and 5B 65 AV Technology Desk Style Podium Elevation 66 AV Technology Projector Ceiling Box Detail 67 AV Technology Screen Mounting 68 AV Technology Speaker Mounting 69 Digital Signage Wall Elevation 70 Floor Box 71 Page 3 of 67

4 PCC Structured Cabling Standards 1. Purpose 1.1. PCC s standard document is defined as setting a baseline of quality and workmanship for installation of low voltage electrical and telecommunication equipment and products. This standard has been based on TIA-EIA, NEIS and BICSI. This document will be used by PCC staff and consulting Architects, Engineers, and Designers working for the College on projects in new or existing facilities requiring the design and installation of telecommunications distribution systems. Users are encouraged to confirm that they have the latest revision of the standard Any exceptions to these standards must be reviewed and approved by the IT Infrastructure Services Manager, or their designate, on a per exception basis. 2. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 2.1. Workmanship shall be of the best quality adhering to all codes and standards. Competent, experienced, and licensed low voltage electricians shall be employed and shall be under the direct supervision of a competent and experienced foreman Cabling vendor must be a certified Panduit installer with a current Panduit license to install structured network cabling. At least 50% of the Cabling contractor's personnel working on the project must be certified installers. Panduit certification and warranty testing results will be provided to Architect, Owner or Authorized Representative Low voltage cabling for security, access control, HVAC, lighting, or other BAS systems, using other than structured network cabling covered in this document shall be installed to BICSI, NEC, NFPA, or similar industry standard governing body. PCC retains the right of interpretation and application of standards and certifications, and all questions about interpretation shall be resolved by PCC. 3. DEFINITIONS, TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND ACRONYMS 3.1. College and Owner - The terms as used in this document represent Portland Community College Shall Requirement - Shall is used to indicate a requirement that is contractually binding, meaning it must be implemented, and its implementation verified Will - Is used to indicate a statement of fact 3.4. Should - Goals, non-mandatory provisions. Should is used to indicate a goal which must be addressed by the design but is not formally verified (MDF) Main Distribution Frame An entrance to a campus for both public and private network service cables (including wireless) including the entrance point of the building and continuing to the entrance room or space. The MDF also serves as a BDF. Not always located on the first floor or basement 3.6. (BDF) Building Distribution Frame An environmentally controlled centralized space for telecommunications equipment that usually houses a point of entry from the main building cross-connect. Page 4 of 67

5 3.7. (IDF) Intermediate Distribution Frame An environmentally controlled enclosed architectural space designed to contain telecommunications equipment, cable terminations, or cross-connect cabling (AHJ) Authority having Jurisdiction The entities responsible for interpretation and enforcement of local building and electrical codes (SMR) Surface mounted raceway Telecommunications Room as used in this document refers to the MDF, BDF, or IDF in generic terms, as a point for termination of telecommunications cables Mesh (Wireless) Topology - A topology where each device or network is connected to all other devices or networks by multiple paths Access Point - A standalone hardware device with software that acts as a wireless communications hub for users of wireless devices to connect with each other and to bridge those devices to the wired network Active Equipment - Energized equipment used for transmitting analog or digital signals (e.g. switches, routers) Architectural Structure Walls, floors, floor/ceilings and roof/ceilings that are load bearing Backboard A wood panel used for mounting connecting hardware and equipment Backbone A facility (e.g., pathway, cable, conductors) between any of the following spaces MDF, BDF, IDF or any other communication space such as a server room DMARC - Also known as Demarcation point, MPOE. DEMARC is the first point of presence within a building where the hand off from outside services (ISP, telephone, cable) to the LAN. This occurs as soon as possible upon entering the customer premises within the MDF. 4. STANDARDS & PUBLICATIONS 4.1. All telecommunication distribution designs shall be based on and shall comply with the following industry standards and local code requirements ANSI/TIA/EIA A Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant-OFSTP-14A ANSI/TIA/-568-C: Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises ANSI/TIA/-568-C: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard, Part 2: Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling ANSI/TIA/ -568-C: Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June TIA -569 C-1: Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces ANSI/TIA/EIA-598-Color Coding of Fiber optic Cables ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-B. The Administration Standard for the Telecommunications infrastructure of Commercial Building ANSI-J-STD-607-A Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications Page 5 of 67

6 ANSI/TIA/EIA-758-A. Customer Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard NFPA-70, National Electric Code (NEC) BICSI TDMM version NEC NFPA 70, NFPA 75, NFPA Contractor Requirements associated with reference documents All above referenced documents are to be latest version, including addendum, in publication at time work is requested In addition to the above telecommunications standards, all design documents shall comply and may exceed with codes and requirements of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Installers shall always follow the NEC, NPFA, BICSI TDMM standards and applicable state and local codes, manufacturer's instructions, and contract documents when installing. 5. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 5.1. General The telecommunication distribution system design shall provide a cost effective standards based structured cabling system that is capable of supporting current and future voice, video and data applications over a common cabling plant. The system shall support at a minimum IEEE Ethernet applications including 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T, and 1000Base-TX in the horizontal link and 10GBase-x in the backbone connections Ethernet applications and installations exceeding 10GBase-x shall be coordinated 5.2. Topology with PCC on an ad-hoc basis The telecommunication distribution system shall be a hierarchical star topology consisting of backbone cables connecting to a campus Main Distribution Frame ( MDF ) to Building Distribution Frame ( BDF ) or Intermediate Distribution Frame ( IDF ). Horizontal cables shall be installed from each Telecommunication Outlet ( TO ) to the nearest telecommunications room serving that area and floor of the building Plywood Backboard Plywood backboards shall be installed around the entire perimeter of all TR s. Shall be constructed of Fire-retardant treated plywood, 3/4 by 48 by 96 inches (19 by 1220 by 2440 mm). Comply with requirements for plywood backing panels specified in Division 06 Section "Rough Carpentry." Server rooms are exempt from this requirement as there should not be anything mounted on the walls. Page 6 of 67

7 Backboards are to start at finished floor ( AFF ) and extend to a ceiling height to obtain fire rating in communication spaces Install backboards with 96-inch (2440-mm) dimension vertical. Install adjacent sheets tightly, and form smooth gap-free corners and joints Painted with two (2) coats of fire proof paint. Painted finish in the room will be white colored to enhance room lighting One (1) fire-retardant stamp is to be left unpainted on the bottom of each individual piece of fire-retardant plywood Pathways Pathway shall conform to the requirements of TIA 569-B The scope of this Standard is not limited to the telecommunications aspect of commercial building design and construction, encompassing telecommunications considerations both within and between buildings. This scope entails all low voltage cabling using the telecommunication pathway (fire alarm, security, lighting control, and other BAS equipment) Telecommunications aspects are generally the pathways into which telecommunications media are placed and the rooms and areas associated with the building used to terminate media and install telecommunications equipment This Standard significantly influences the design of other building services, such as electrical power and HVAC. This Standard also impacts space allocation within the building All penetrations through fire-rated building structures (walls and floors) shall be sealed with an appropriate fire stop system. This requirement applies to through penetrations (complete penetration) and membrane penetrations (through one side of a hollow fire rated structure). Label all firewall penetrations. Any penetrations created by or for the contractor and left unused shall also be sealed as part of the contractor s scope of work EZ Path System Series 44+ shall be used in conjunction with cable trays to provide a re-enterable system allowing telecommunication cables to be easily removed or added in the future. Fire stop systems shall be UL Classified to ASTM E814 (UL 1479) All fire stop systems shall be installed in accordance with the current NEC, NFPA 5000 and the manufacturer s recommendations and shall be accomplished in a manner acceptable to the local fire and building authorities having jurisdiction over this work Conduits OSP refer to Outside Plant Conduit and Vault Detail Conduit will typically enter the telecommunication spaces under slab and shall be 4 in diameter. Conduits entering the telecommunication spaces through the floor shall extend 3 to 6 above the finished floor. Conduits may only enter the Page 7 of 67

8 telecommunication spaces from overhead if such is part of an assembly required to bridge inaccessible space directly adjacent to the telecommunication spaces. Such conduits shall be routed to the cable tray. Conduits shall be bonded to the Telecommunication Main Grounding Bus Bar (TMGB), with a minimum of a #6 THHN green wire Spare conduits shall be included as a part of any construction that entails hard ceiling to allow future placement of cables without disturbing the ceiling. A minimum of two, 4 conduits shall be placed in areas where hard ceilings extend beyond four feet from accessible spaces Conduits longer than 100ft and will have no more than a total 180 degrees of bends before a pull box is installed The following types of conduit are approved for interior uses: Rigid galvanized conduit, zinc coated and manufactured in accordance with UL-6, ANSI and Federal Specification WW-C-540 standards Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC), zinc coated galvanized steel to comply with UL-1242, Type J and ANSI Standards Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT), zinc-coated steel to comply with UL-797 and ANSI Standards Liquid tight flexible metal conduit, zinc steel core with smooth gray abrasion resistant, liquid tight, polyvinyl chloride covering (with integral ground wire wound in steel core), to comply with UL360 and ANSI Standards. Anaconda Sealtite type U.A or similar Flexible metal conduit, to comply with UL360, ANSI Standards and Federal Specification WW The following types of conduit are approved for OSP installs: In ground PVC schedule 40, Rigid metallic conduit, PVC coated rigid conduit Exposed surface mounted conduit exterior shall be either rigid metallic conduit or EMT using water tight compression fittings 5.6. Surface Mounted Raceway Surface mounted raceway ( SMR ) refers to a surface mounted raceway system used for routing telecommunication cabling to outlets on existing solid walls or walls with fire-blocking. Surface raceways shall be omitted where access into existing walls is available. See Section 11 PRE-APPROVED PRODUCT SET When horizontal SMR is required due to lack of access in existing wall space, SMR shall be installed below the work surface height of computer tables SMR shall be UL listed and approved for the intended applications by the AHJ. SMR shall be sized to accommodate initial cable requirements plus a fifty percent (50%) expansion without exceeding then-current NEC fill ratio requirements SMR shall be provided with all fittings including but not limited to mounting clips and straps, couplings, flat, bend limiting internal and external elbows, cover clips, bushings, device boxes and other incidental and miscellaneous hardware required Page 8 of 67

9 for a complete SMR system. Fittings/bends shall be sized to accommodate Category 6 and fiber optic bend radii as specified in TIA/EIA 568-C. SMR finish shall match as close as possible the finish of the wall it is to be mounted on SMR shall not be installed as a penetrating raceway through walls SMR shall be securely supported using mechanical fasteners at intervals not exceeding 5 feet and in accordance with manufacturer s installation instructions The path of the raceway shall be selected to minimize impact on existing molding, tack boards and other architectural elements. Vertical runs of raceway from the ceiling to outlets shall be installed on walls near corners wherever possible. Raceway may be installed horizontally at the same height as the outlets or near to the ceiling. Entrance end fittings will be supplied at the ends of raceway runs to transition to conduit sleeves through walls, ceilings or floors. SMR shall be installed parallel and perpendicular to surfaces or exposed structural members, and follow surface contours where possible Metal raceway, bases, covers and dividers shall be bonded and grounded in accordance with applicable code and ANSI-J-STD-607-A Inter duct Intrabuilding fiber cables do not require interduct. Coordinate with IT Department for exact fiber requirements. Refer to section 5.13 Fiber Optic Cable Intra-Building Interbuilding conduit will be installed with Max cell, no inter duct required Ladder Tray and cable support systems A ladder tray shall be installed around the perimeter of all Telecommunications Rooms at 86 above finished floor ( AFF ). The ladder tray shall support cables routed from the EZ Path Series 44+ and conduits to connecting hardware located in racks and wall mounted equipment and 110 fields. Only network station cables cables terminated in the racks shall traverse across the top ladder tray supporting the data racks. Example would be Door access control cable shall use the perimeter ladder rack as means of support and pathway Never should the door access cable cross above the communication racks on the ladder tray The ladder tray shall be sized to accommodate the quantity of cables required and shall comply with the current NEC and ANSI/TIA/EIA fill ratios The ladder tray shall be a minimum of 12 wide Ladder tray shall include a cable drop out accessories (waterfalls) where cables exit tray Ladder tray shall be extended to and firmly affixed upon the telecommunication racks and secured to the top of the racks using mounting plates and J-bolts in accordance with manufacturer s instructions D-ring pathways shall be provided on backboards for routing cabling to wall mounted 110 cross-connect fields and wall mounted equipment. D-rings shall be Page 9 of 67

10 mounted between adjacent 110 columns to provide a vertical cable management channel for cross-connect wires EZPath wall EZPath floor (optional) Approved cable management (waterfall) J Hooks Determine the size required in each cable path and layout not to exceed 4ft apart. Try to keep path as straight as possible following building lines. Support J Hooks on walls or ceiling wire. Jhooks should follow the same design requirement of 30% fill for future use When using ceiling wire the wire must be installed using Erico \ Caddy EC311 and independently supported. You cannot use ceiling wire supporting the ceiling grid. Page 10 of 67

11 5.10. Mesh Cable Tray This clip attaches to the ceiling grid. It has two purposes, one it identifies the ceiling support to be independent from the ceiling system as per NEC. Second it also shows that this is a dedicated support wire for communication wiring per NEC ceiling support labeling. This is easily detachable during a fire or event where the drop ceiling has to come down per NEC Commonly referred to as basket tray, this section addresses the installation of mesh cable tray and can be used for installing between telecommunications spaces and horizontal or backbone pathways Cable trays may be installed on single or multiple levels. Corners and changes in horizontal plane are accomplished by using sections of cable tray cut from standard stock and connected together with manufacturer specified hardware. The connecting hardware permits all angles, both vertical and horizontal, to be accommodated over the entire route of the cable tray Cable tray should be wall mounted or supported by the building structure from above using threaded rods 3/8 in size (ATR) and manufacture specified attachments. ATR shall be installed using properly sized anchors and correct attachment hardware. Select the ATR to support the maximum load for which the cable tray is designed Wall mounted support brackets may be used to support cable tray. Where appropriate, wall bracket supports are installed on a wall along the route of the cable tray. The number of brackets and specific spacing interval is dependent upon the rated load the cable tray must support. Supporting attachments shall be made on a cable tray no more than 610 mm (24in) from the ends, and at joints between two 2 sections. Additional supports are also required every 1.5m (5ft) thereafter. Anchors to attach the brackets shall be sized to support the rated load of the cable tray Installation of mesh cable tray is accomplished by using light hand tool, power drills and an offset blade bolt cutter. Unlike traditional cable trays, this system can be formed to adjust to changes in elevation and horizontal direction without the need for application specific adapters. Corners and changes in horizontal level are accomplished by selective cutting of the mesh in the cable tray specific points using bolt cutters and connecting the points cut together by means of manufacturer specified attachment hardware Cable retaining posts are available in 150 to 300 mm (6 to 12 in) lengths to allow additional cables to be installed to a depth exceeding t5hat of the cable tray. Without these devices the cable would not be confined by the edges of the cable tray and may fall from the tray. The load rating of the cable tray and support elements shall not be exceeded by the addition of cables to this pathway Raceway shall be installed with room for a minimum of 30% growth Page 11 of 67

12 5.11. Cabling All low voltage cabling intra building will be plenum rated Any cables entering the building must be terminated within 50ft. unless in conduit and run to the closest BDF or MDF All cable in mechanical spaces shall be installed in conduit Fiber Optic Cable Inter-Building The inter-building fiber optic cable will be OM3 Multimode Laser Optimized 50/125um with 48 strands of 50/125µm laser optimized multimode and 12 strands of single mode. If distance between communication spaces exceeds 300 meters PCC s network infrastructure staff shall be consulted in regards of using OM4 cable Inter-building fiber cables shall be installed within max cell interduct. Coordinate with IT Department for exact fiber requirements The cable count should be 48 strand mm 50um 12 strand singlemode and if possible under the same jacket Fiber Optic Cable Intra-Building The intra-building fiber optic cable will be laser optimized (OM3, OM4) plenum multimode fiber. The fiber will meet the specifications listed in ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C All intra-building fiber cables shall be armored. The distance between the BDF and the IDF should not exceed 300m. In cases where fiber exceeds the 300m standard OM4 shall be used The cable count should be 24 strand multimode 50um. Singlemode will only be extended from the building BDF by special request Fiber optic connectors The fiber optic strands shall be terminated with LC type connectors. The LC connector shall be appropriate to the type of fiber (single mode, multimode). The LC connector shall be approved for use with Panduit products and carry the Panduit warranty. Optical fiber cable type Wavelength (nm) Maximum attenuation (db/km) 50/125µm multimode /125µm multimode Single mode Single mode Table 1 Fiber Transmission Performance Copper Cables Inter-Building Multipair UTP The Inter-Building backbone copper cables shall be a multi pair, Category 3 cable from the campus MDF to the building BDF. The cable shall consist of an ASP sheath with 24 AWG solid-copper conductors encapsulated with moisture wicking filling compound for moisture protection. The multi pair UTP will meet or exceed the Page 12 of 67

13 mechanical and transmission specifications of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C. A minimum 25 pair UTP shall be installed per Telecommunications Room. In large buildings with more than 4 stories, containing a BDF and three (3) IDFs, an additional 25 pair of category 3 backbone cable will be required for each additional IDF in the building. Coordinate with IT Department for exact backbone copper requirements Copper Cables Intra-Building Multipair UTP Intra-building copper backbone shall be 25 pair 24 AWG. Jacket shall be suitably rated for application but in no case less than CMR. The cable will meet or exceed the performance and transmission specifications of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C requirements for Category In large buildings with more than 4 stories, containing a BDF and three (3) IDFs, an additional 25 pair of category 3 backbone cable will be required for each additional IDF in the building. Coordinate with IT Department for exact backbone copper requirements Copper Cables Horizontal / Station Cable The horizontal station cables shall be Panduit approved 100 ohm, 4-pair; Blue category 6 plenum rated UTP cables. The length of each horizontal cable shall not exceed 90 meters (295 feet) regardless of medium. One end of a horizontal cable shall terminate at the Telecommunications Outlet. The other end of a horizontal cable shall terminate on a rack mounted modular patch panel located in the nearest Telecommunication Room Copper based patch panels shall typically be 48 port. All horizontal station cables will have a 10' service loop coiled at the workstation end of the cable to support future cable relocations. The exception to this rule would be AP locations where it is requested to have a 20ft service loop for flexibility Cat 6 cables used in lighting controls and other BAS equipment shall be of different color and is required to be installed under the same standard as any other telecommunication low voltage cable. Depending on the use of these cables they may require a separate raceway Copper Patch cables Active equipment will be connected using pre manufactured tested modular patch cords All voice equipment patch cables will be red factory terminated category 6 and installed to length (maximum 1 of slack) Analog voice equipment will be patched with blue cat5 factory pre manufactured tested modular patch cables Data connection ports will be connected to the backbone termination field using RJ45 to RJ45 modular patch cords. All patch cords will be [white] factory terminated category 6 and installed to length (maximum 1 of slack). Patch cords and station cable will be equal in Category to the installed cable and be stranded unshielded twisted pair (UTP). Page 13 of 67

14 Patch cables will be used between patch panels and active electronics. Lengths will be kept to a minimum while remaining with standard, manufactured lengths. Likewise, station cables will be stranded unshielded twisted pair in lengths that allow proper routing and minimize coils or slack cable length In no case will station cables be run across open spaces or taped to the floor Fiber optic patch cables All labels shall be machine printed with a minimum font size of 12 with black lettering on white background. Labels shall be affixed in permanent manner using sleeve or wrap around methods Grounding This section describes the characteristics of the major components of the telecommunications grounding and bonding infrastructure All grounding and bonding connectors shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory ( NRTL ) as required by the NEC. Note: Connectors are listed for the application (e.g., above ground or direct buried.) All grounding and bonding conductors shall be copper and may be insulated. When conductors are insulated, they shall be listed for the application. The minimum bonding conductor size shall be a No. 6 THHN AWG. Note: Conductors are listed for the space in which they are intended to be placed, such as riser systems or plenum spaces Grounding and bonding conductors should not be placed in ferrous metallic conduit. If it is necessary to place grounding and bonding conductors in ferrous metallic conduit that exceeds 3 feet in length, the conductors shall be bonded to each end of the conduit using a grounding bushing or a No. 6 THHN AWG conductor, minimum Grounding Labeling, Color-Coding, and Marking Each telecommunications grounding and bonding conductor shall be labeled. Labels shall be located on conductors as close as practicable to their point of termination in a readable position Labels shall be nonmetallic and refer to ANSI/TIA/EIA 606-A for additional labeling requirements The Bonding Conductor for Telecommunications, each telecommunications bonding backbone (TBB) conductor, and each grounding equalizer (GE), shall be green or marked with a distinctive green color Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar (TMGB) The telecommunications main grounding buss bar (TMGB) serves as a dedicated extension of the building grounding electrode system and is exclusive for the telecommunications infrastructure The TMGB serves as the central attachment point for the telecommunications bonding backbone(s) (TBB) and equipment. Typically, there should be a single TMGB per building. Note: For buildings with more than one electrical service entrance, Page 14 of 67

15 each of which serves telecommunications equipment, the contractor is urged to consult with a licensed engineer The ideal location of the TMGB is in the telecommunications entrance facility. However, the TMGB should be located to minimize the length of the bonding conductor for telecommunications system The TMGB should serve telecommunications equipment that is located within the same room or space. Extensions of the TMGB (i.e., other telecommunications buss bars in other telecommunications spaces) shall be TGBs The TMGB shall: Be a predrilled copper buss bar provided with holes for use with standard sized lugs; Be sized in accordance with the immediate application requirements and with consideration of future growth; Have minimum dimensions of ¼ inch thick x 4 inches wide and variable in length; Be listed by a NRTL. It is desirable that the buss bar be electro-tin plated for reduced contact resistance. If not plated, the buss bar shall be cleaned prior to fastening of conductors and an antioxidant should be applied to the contact area to control corrosion and reduce contact resistance The TMGB shall be insulated from its support. A minimum of 2 separation from the wall is recommended to allow access to the rear of the buss bar The TMGB shall be located such that it is accessible to telecommunications personnel. A practical location for the TMGB is to the side of the panel board (where provided). The mounting height of the TMGB should be adjusted to accommodate overhead or under the floor cable routing The bonding conductor for telecommunications shall bond the TMGB to the service equipment (power) ground and be sized appropriately. The bonding conductor for telecommunications shall be, as a minimum, the same size as the TBB Where a panel board (electrical power panel) is located in the same room or space as the TMGB that panel board s alternating current equipment ground ( ACEG ) bus (when equipped) or the panel board enclosure shall be bonded to the TMGB The TMGB shall be as close to the panel board as practicable and shall be installed to maintain clearances required by applicable electrical codes The connections of the bonding conductor for telecommunications and the TBB to the TMGB shall utilize exothermic welding, listed compression two-hole lugs, suitable and equivalent one hole non-twisting lugs, or other irreversible compression type connections. Two-hole lugs are preferred The connection of conductors for bonding telecommunications equipment to the TMGB shall utilize exothermic welding, listed compression lugs, or other irreversible compression type connections. Two-hole lugs are preferred. Page 15 of 67

16 All metallic raceways for telecommunications cabling located within the same room or space as the TMGB shall be bonded to the TMGB. However for metallic pathways containing grounding conductors where the pathway is bonded to the grounding conductor, no additional bond to the TMGB is required Telecommunications Bonding Backbone ( TBB ) The TBB is a conductor that interconnects all TGBs with the TMGB. The TBB originates at the TMGB extends throughout the building using the telecommunications backbone pathways, and connects to the TGBs in all Telecom Rooms and Telco Entrance Rooms. The GE interconnects multiple TBBs The TBB should be designed with consideration given to the type of building construction, building size, general telecommunications requirements, and configuration of the telecommunications pathways and spaces The design of a TBB shall: Be consistent with the design of the telecommunications backbone cabling system; Permit multiple TBBs as dictated by the building size; Address routing to minimize the lengths of the TBBs The interior water piping system of the building shall not be used as a TBB The metallic cable shield shall not be used as a TBB Whenever two or more TBBs are used within a multistory building, the TBBs shall be bonded together with a GE (formerly known as telecommunications bonding backbone interconnecting bonding conductor) at the top floor and at a minimum of every third floor in between. The GE shall be sized as specified in Table The TBB shall be a copper conductor. The minimum TBB conductor size shall be a No. 6 AWG. The TBB should be sized at 2 kcmil per linear foot of conductor length up to a maximum size of 3/0 AWG (See Table 2 above). The TBB may be insulated. If the TBB is insulated, the insulation shall meet the fire ratings of its pathway. The sizing of the TBB is not intended to account for the reduction or control of electromagnetic interference The TBB shall be connected to the TMGB. The intended function of a TBB is to reduce or equalize potential differences between telecommunications systems. While the TBB will carry some current under ac power ground fault conditions, it is not intended to provide the only ground fault return path. A TBB is not intended to serve as the only conductor providing a ground fault current return path The TBB conductors shall be installed and protected from physical and mechanical damage The TBB conductors should be installed without splices. Where splices are necessary, the number of splices should be a minimum and they shall be accessible and located in telecommunications spaces. Joined segments of a TBB shall be connected using exothermic welding, irreversible compression-type connectors, or equivalent. All joints shall be adequately supported and protected from damage. Page 16 of 67

17 5.24. Telecommunications Grounding Busbar (TGB) The TGB is the grounding connection point for telecommunications systems and equipment in the area served by that telecommunications room or Telecommunications Room. ( TGB ) Description of the telecommunications grounding buss bar: Be a pre drilled copper buss bar provided with holes for use with standard sized lugs Have minimum dimensions of ¼ inch thick x 2 inches wide and variable length of 12" to 20" to meet the application requirements and with consideration of future growth Must be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory It is desirable that the TGB be electro-tin-plated for reduced contact resistance. If not plated, the buss bar shall be cleaned prior to fastening the conductors to the buss bar, and an antioxidant should be applied to the contact area to control corrosion and reduce contact resistance The TBB and all TGBs within the same space shall be bonded to each other with a conductor the same size as the TBB The bonding conductor between a TBB and a TGB shall be continuous and routed in the shortest possible straight-line path Where a panel board (electrical power panel) for telecommunications equipment is located within the same room or space as the TGB, that panel board s ACEG bus (when equipped) or the panel board enclosure shall be bonded to the TGB The TGB shall be as close to the panel board as is practicable and shall be installed to maintain clearances required by applicable electrical codes Where a panel board for telecommunications equipment is not located within the same room or space as the TGB, consideration should be given to bonding the panel board s ACEG bus (when equipped) or the enclosure to the TGB The TGB shall be bonded to the GE where required All metallic raceways for telecommunications cabling located within the same room or space as the TGB shall be bonded to the TGB Connections to the telecommunications grounding buss bar (TGB) Connections of the TBB and the GE to the TGB shall utilize exothermic weld connections, listed compression two hole lugs connectors, suitable and equivalent one-hole non-twisting lugs or other irreversible compression type connectors. Two-hole connectors are preferred The TGB shall be insulated from its support. A minimum of 2 separation from the wall is recommended to allow access to the rear of the buss bar A practical location for the TGB is to the side of the panel board (where provided). The vertical location of the TGB should take into consideration whether the bonding conductors are routed in an access floor or overhead cable tray Bonding to the Metal Building Frame Page 17 of 67

18 All connectors used for bonding to the metal frame of a building shall be listed for the intended purpose In a metal frame (structural steel) building, where the steel framework is readily accessible within the room; each TGB and TMGB shall be bonded to the vertical steel metal frame using a minimum No. 6 THHN AWG conductor Where the metal frame is external to the room and readily accessible, the metal frame should be bonded to the TGB or TMGB with a minimum No. 6 THHN AWG conductor When practicable because of shorter distances and, where horizontal steel members are permanently electrically bonded to vertical column members, the TGB may be bonded to these horizontal members in lieu of the vertical column members Current Standard (ANSI-J-STD-607-A-2002) does not require bonding of the steel bars of a reinforced concrete building to the TGB or TBB SPACES (MDF, BDF, IDF, TR s, SERVER ROOMS) Defined spaces, where telecommunications cables are terminated and cross connected to appropriate resources. A finer definition and exacting operation criteria are provided below for spaces used to terminate cable, cross connect telecommunications circuits and install various active electronic components. These spaces must comply with the NFPA 75 Standard for the protection of information technology equipment Telecommunication Room size requirements Room dimensions are PCC s minimum requirements. Equipment not related to the support of the telecommunications room (e.g., piping, ductwork, pneumatic tubing,) shall not be installed in, pass through, or enter the Telecommunications Rooms. In no case should water drains or supplies be installed in or above the telecommunication spaces. All Telecommunications Rooms shall be equipped with a wall phone and wireless access point. Cabling to be supplied by contractor MDF At a minimum every College campus, center, administration building shall have a MDF. Where the size of the facility dictates, IDFs shall be provided in same building as MDF The MDF will serve as the connection point to the College s Wide Area Network ( WAN ) and the service entrance facility and demarcation point for Telco and alternate service providers. The MDF will house our Demarc to outside services, core network equipment, VOIP servers, fire system, public safety alerter, public safety video recorder & camera hardware, public safety door access or access control. All systems subject to approval before installation in our MDF. It is Page 18 of 67

19 imperative that the MDF be sized adequately to accommodate each of these systems Any system installed in an MDF that is not structured cabling shall use its own pathway and the respected cable shall never run across the top of the data racks. Examples include but not limited to Public safety door access burglar alarm fire alarm lighting controls The minimum recommended MDF size in new construction projects shall never be smaller than 20' x 30' (600 square feet) rectangular in shape. The MDF will be located on the first floor. The MDF shall have a dedicated work space that allows a 30" X 60" work surface. The work space shall have a minimum of one dedicated 120 volt 20 amps, double duplex receptacle. The work space (desk with pc and phone for campus use) shall have a Telecommunications Outlet configured with a minimum of three jacks BDF The BDF shall be centrally located within a building to ensure that station cables don't exceed 295ft. The BDF shall be centrally located within a building to minimize horizontal cable lengths and the number of IDFs required The BDF shall be located on the first floor, and shall be dedicated to the telecommunications function and related support facilities BDF size in new construction projects shall never be smaller than 15' x 20' (300 square feet) with two horizontal wall dimensions being no less than 15 feet. The BDF will be larger in buildings over 60,000 square feet The Telecommunications Room should not be shared with electrical installations other than those for telecommunications. Equipment not related to the support of the telecommunications room (e.g., piping, ductwork, pneumatic tubing, etc.) shall not be installed in, pass through, or enter the Telecommunications Rooms. Any system installed in an BDF that is not structured cabling shall use it s own pathway and the respected cable shall never run across the top of the data racks. Examples Public safety door access, burglar alarm, fire alarm, or lighting controls IDF In cases where horizontal cabling lengths exceed 90 meters, an Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) is required. The IDF shall provide cross connect and interconnect facilities between horizontal cabling serving a portion of the facility and the backbone cabling to the BDF The IDF shall be a secure dedicated space. The minimum size of an IDF shall be 10 x 15 (150 square feet). If additional racks are required in an IDF to provide mounting space for the required hardware and equipment then the IDF shall be sized to Page 19 of 67

20 accommodate the racks necessary and provide 3 of clearance in front of, behind and on one end of the racks Any system installed in an IDF that is not structured cabling shall use its own pathway and the respected cable shall never run across the top of the data racks. Examples Public safety door access, burglar alarm, fire alarm, or lighting controls Server Room At a minimum every College campus shall have a dedicated server room. The server room will be sized according to the campus requirements The server room will serve as a secure location housing servers for local and district services. It is imperative that the server room be sized adequately to accommodate each of these systems and UPS backup The minimum recommended server size in new construction projects shall never be smaller than 20' x 30' (600 square feet) rectangular in shape. The server room shall have a dedicated work space that allows a 30" X 60" work surface. The work space shall have a minimum of one dedicated 120 volt 20 amps, double duplex receptacle. The work space shall have a Telecommunications Outlet configured with a minimum of three jacks Media Storage Closet: Each new building should have a media storage closet centrally located with a minimum dimension of 10 feet x 10 feet. There should be at least one 110v duplex outlet for equipment testing located near the door and one 4 port network drop Environmental Control Dedicated environmental control systems shall be provided to the Telecommunications Room on a 24 hours-per-day, 365 days-per-year basis to monitor and maintain acceptable temperature and humidity levels. The systems shall provide cooling to maintain a temperature range of 64 F to 75 F with 30% to 50% relative humidity A neutral pressure shall be maintained with a minimum of one air exchange per hour. At a minimum, the HVAC system must be capable of removing 7000 BTU per hour from the telecom room If a standalone air conditioning unit is to be installed within the Telecommunications Room. The AC unit will be wall mounted. The air conditioning unit will be located on the wall opposite the front of the telecommunication equipment. The air conditioning unit shall serve only the Telecommunications Room and a thermostat to control the unit shall be located in the Telecommunications Room The air conditioning unit shall not be located over the telecommunication equipment The mechanical condensate piping shall be located away from racks and equipment and shall drain outside the Telecommunications Room. The air conditioning unit will Page 20 of 67

21 be on generator emergency power using an optional ATS (automatic transfer switch) The AC unit will be alarmed to notify of equipment failure and be configured for automatic restart following a power failure Power Distribution This standard documents the minimum requirements for power distribution. Additional specifications for power distribution may be determined as required, on a project basis Each Telecommunications Room shall be equipped with a rack mounted Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) installed by the Contractor UPS shall be sized to accommodate projected equipment load with a thirty percent (30%) expansion factor. UPS input power will be a 208 volt, 30/40/60/100 amps or as specified mounted at the bottom of the equipment rack in or around the vertical wire manager. An alternate location would be the closest wall 18 AFF located to the side, back of the four post rack housing the UPS. The UPS will be connected to emergency generator power using an optional ATS (automatic transfer switch) Additional duplex convenience outlets shall be placed at 6-foot intervals around the perimeter of the room at 18 inches above the finished floor Provide two horizontal power strips for each freestanding rack. The power strips shall have a minimum of nine (9) outlets, rated at 20 amps. See Section 11 PRE-APPROVED PRODUCT SET Through Wall Penetrations All horizontal penetrations through fire walls or not into the Telecommunications Room or other spaces shall be accomplished using EZ Path System Series 44+ manufactured by Specified Technologies, Inc. This is a re-enterable product that provides code compliant fire barrier protection without the use of caulk or putty. Quantities shall be determined by number of cables required and systems supported. Provide separate pathway for each system. The fill ratio of newly installed penetrations shall not exceed 40% Example of wall penetrations using ezpath: Conduits Page 21 of 67

22 Conduit will typically enter the Telecommunications Rooms under slab and shall be 4 in diameter Conduits entering the TR s through the floor shall extend 3 to 6 above the finished floor Conduits may only enter the TR s from overhead if such is part of an assembly required to bridge inaccessible space directly adjacent to the TR s. Such conduits shall be routed to the cable tray Conduits shall be bonded to the Telecommunication Main Grounding Busbar (TMGB), with a minimum of a #6 THHN green wire Ladder Tray and cable support systems in Telecommunication Spaces A ladder tray shall be installed around the perimeter of all Telecommunications Rooms at 86 above finished floor ( AFF ). The ladder tray shall support cables routed from the EZ Path Series 44+ and conduits to connecting hardware located in racks and wall mounted equipment The ladder tray shall be sized to accommodate the quantity of cables required and shall comply with the current NEC and ANSI/TIA/EIA fill ratios. All Raceways shall be initially filled to no more than 67%, PCC retains 33% for future growth and use The ladder tray shall be a minimum of 12 wide Ladder tray shall include a cable drop out accessories (waterfalls) where cables exit tray Ladder tray shall be extended to and firmly affixed upon the telecommunication racks and secured to the top of the racks using mounting plates and J-bolts in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Service Entrance MDF For new construction projects, a utility vault shall be placed at the property line and a minimum of (4) 4 schedule 40 PVC conduits shall be provided from the vault to the MDF For the design process conduits should be installed on an N + 1 basis, see design documents for validation One (1) 4 schedule 40 PVC conduit shall be provided for each service provider. The College shall verify with service providers their requirements for routing the service entrance conduits and communications vaults on the site Max cell shall be installed in all four inch entrance conduits. Size and quantity of innerduct will be specified when initial service is requested A minimum of 4 x 4 space shall be provided on the backboard for each service provider. BAS equipment, and public safety also may require space to be determined by individual equipment requirements Telecommunication Rooms (TR s) Grounding In new construction, or substantial remodel, it is the responsibility of the Electrical Engineer to specify a Telecommunications Bonding Backbone ( TBB ) that complies with section 5.20 Grounding. It is typically a 1/0 (or larger) bare stranded copper Page 22 of 67

23 cable that is bonded to the Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar ( TMGB ) at the BDF and to a Telecommunications Grounding Bus bar (TBB) at each of the IDFs. The initial component of this work is accomplished by the electrical contractor as part of the rough-in package with the actual grounding bars being installed as a part of the final trim-out All racks, ladder tray and conduit shall be grounded with #6 AWG copper conductor to the TMGB Telecommunication Rooms (TR s) Lighting Lighting shall be a minimum of 50 foot candles, (500 lumens) measured 3 feet above the finished floor both behind and in front of racks Placement of lighting shall be coordinated to avoid obstacles such as cable trays that obstruct light Placement of lighting shall be coordinated to avoid EMI from electronic ballasts, and other sources, on existing communication cables Lighting fixtures should be provided on both sides of the communication racks Lighting will power on when the door is open Telecommunication Rooms (TR s) Access doors Doors shall open out from Telecommunications Rooms (MDF, BDF, and IDF) wherever possible and shall be a minimum of 36" wide and 80" high Room access will be controlled by card readers. Door will be fitted with a lock that can override the card reader, which is keyed as specified by IT for Telecommunications Rooms Doors shall be located in hallways or other common areas. In no case shall the door be located in another building occupants designated space TR doors not servicing life safety equipment shall be 3/4 hour fire resistant to support the NFPA minimum 1hr fire rating TR's housing life safety equipment shall have a door fire rated for 1.5hrs to obtain the NPFA standard of a 2hr fire rating Telecommunication Rooms (TR s) Clearance and Ceiling heights Minimum clearance height within a Telecommunications Room shall be 8, False ceilings (t-bar ceilings, ceiling grids, etc.) shall not be installed in Telecommunications Rooms Telecommunication Rooms (TR s) Flooring The floors for new construction will be sealed concrete. On remodel projects the floors, walls, and ceilings shall be sealed to reduce dust Flooring tiles and other materials shall be composed with anti-static properties Carpet is not acceptable for Telecommunications Rooms Telecommunication Rooms (TR s) Communication Racks Space shall be allocated for four post racks. Page 23 of 67

24 All racks shall be floor-mounted, bolted and shall require a 24 x 48 floor space and 48 front and 36 rear clearance for servicing the equipment Rack installation will comply with all earthquake zone 4 specifications PCC staff shall be consulted regarding placement of all floor, wall, and ceiling equipment installation locations and footprints in the TR s on a project by project basis Telecommunication Rooms (TR s) Fire protection Telecommunication spaces will be constructed in accordance to NFPA 75 and housed in a fully sprinklered building in according to NFPA The telecommunication space shall be separated from other occupancies within the building, including atria or other open-space construction, by fire - resistant rated construction All interior walls and ceiling finishes in the telecommunication room shall have a class A rating in accordance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Interior walls and ceiling finishes in fully sprinklered telecommunication areas shall be permitted to be Class B in accordance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code The fire resistance rating shall be commensurate with the exposure but not less than 1 hour Every opening in the fire resistant rated construction shall be protected to limit the spread of fire and smoke from one side of the fire resistant rated construction to the other The door accessing the site shall be of 3/4hour resistance rated door for a room supporting the minimum 1hr rating Rooms requiring 2 hour fire rating shall have a door rated for 1 ½ hour fire resistance. 6. TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLETS 6.1. The term Telecommunications Outlet (TO) encompass a broad set of jacks and plugs locations where physical connectivity is provided for a network device Standard Telecommunications Outlet 6.3. A standard wall telecommunications outlet shall be a flush mount faceplate containing three (3) telecommunication jacks. Classroom podium require four (4) telecommunication jacks. Computer classroom s telecommunication jacks shall number the amount of computers slated per computer classroom Each telecommunications device shall be a Category 6, 8-pin modular jack wired in T568A pinout. Coordinate with IT Department for exact outlet requirements. Unless building is currently wired int568b no location should have both wiring standards used The standard Telecommunications Outlet shall be housed in a recessed 2-1/8 deep x 4 square outlet box flush to the wall with 5/8 single gang mud ring. A 1one inch conduit and pull string shall be installed from the outlet box to an accessible ceiling Page 24 of 67

25 space. Appropriately rated bushings shall be installed on the end of the conduit stubbing into the accessible ceiling space The standard faceplate shall be a vertical single gang frame manufactured from high-impact thermoplastic material. The faceplate shall be available in 4 and 6 port configurations. Faceplates shall be mounted to recessed outlet boxes in the wall. Faceplates must be of a design that allows permanent labeling that remains intact while allowing removal and reinstallation of the plate Under no circumstances, shall a wall outlet be terminated with RJ-45 modular male connectors as a hanging cable from the wall Classroom and Office Outlets Standard classrooms require one (1) standard floor box outlet for a podium and one (1) standard ceiling box outlet for a projector. Refer to section 10.5 Media Equipped Classroom Standards Offices require two (2) standard wall outlets on opposite walls in the room. Outlet locations are to be coordinated with furniture layout on drawings Surface Mounted Outlet In retrofit and remodel projects where cabling cannot be routed within the wall, the outlet shall be surface mounted. Where the outlet is surface mounted, the cabling to the outlet shall be installed within a surface raceway. The size of the raceway shall be specified on a case by case basis, but at a minimum, the raceway shall have a one inch cross sectional area Telecommunication Outlets shall be surface mount outlet boxes compatible with the raceway specified. The surface mount outlet boxes shall be deep versions with a divider wall to maintain separation of power and data cables and allow for termination of both services in one outlet box. For larger raceways a device bracket shall be available for mounting of devices within the raceway Where surface raceway is used, the faceplate shall be mounted on a single gang surface mount boxes. Faceplates must be of a design that allows permanent labeling that remains intact while allowing removal and reinstallation of the plate 6.6. Wall Phone Outlet Wall phone outlets shall be a flush or surface mounted to a single gang outlet box 54in AFF. The outlet shall be mounted so the highest operable mechanism is in compliance with ADA requirements. The faceplate shall be stainless steel with keystone opening capable of accepting an 8-pin modular insert. Faceplate shall be equipped with studs for mounting a wall phone Labeling All telecommunication outlets shall be labeled sequentially in accordance with TIA/EIA-606-A. The labels shall be typed P-touch printer or equivalent. The label shall identify the Telecommunication Room, patch panel and port on the patch Page 25 of 67

26 panel that the horizontal cable terminates. Telecommunication outlet labels shall be installed in a manner that does not cover the faceplate attachment screws Example: BDF Rack 01 Patch Panel 06 Port 34 = B More examples can be found in section 8 LABELING, DOCUMENTATION, AND ADMINISTRATION. 7. ACCESS POINTS (AP) 7.1. All new construction and renovation projects should include provisions for a wireless access point ( WAP ). The low voltage contractor shall install cabling and WAPs. The provisions shall provide pathways, Category 6A cable,patch panel if needed and outlets to support placement of WAPs Design shall be in compliance with guidelines of TSB-162, Telecommunications Guidelines for Wireless Access Points The placement of the Wireless Access Points should provide coverage in all 7.2. Power classrooms, offices, corridors and public meeting spaces and will be specified or approved by PCC IT staff Power to Wireless Access Points shall be provided by Power over Ethernet ( PoE ) switches located in the nearest Telecommunication Room Wireless Access Point Outside Locations The design should be based on the coverage range for IEEE ac and IEEE n WAPs. The Wireless Access Points shall be located so that each Access Point covers an area with a radius of no more than One Category 6A UTP horizontal cable will be installed from the serving IDF to the Wireless Access Point location to provide for interconnection to the wired infrastructure Minimum height for the ground is 12 and no more than Wireless Access Point Inside Locations The design should be based on the coverage range for IEEE ac and IEEE n WAPs. The Wireless Access Points shall be located so that each Access Point covers an area with a radius of no more than Two (2) Category 6A UTP horizontal cable will be installed from the serving IDF to the Wireless Access Point location to provide for interconnection to the wired infrastructure. The cables will have a 20 foot additional service loop The horizontal cable shall be terminated on a Category 6A, 8-pin modular connector. The connector shall be mounted in a surface mount outlet box mounted adjacent to the Wireless Access Point location Minimum height from the ground is 12 and no more than 20' WAP should be located at least 2 from EMI sources 8. LABELING, DOCUMENTATION, AND ADMINISTRATION 8.1. Faceplates Labeling Page 26 of 67

27 Faceplate labels shall be provided to clearly identify each location with the following information: IDF.RN.PP.NN where, IDF = Telecommunications Room servicing the outlet RN = Rack number within the IDF PP = Patch panel within the rack NN = port number (1-48) within the patch panel For example, a faceplate housing four jacks supported from Telecommunications Room 1, third rack, second patch panel, first four ports would be labeled: Horizontal Cabling labeling All horizontal/station cables will be labeled 4 from the termination at each end. The label shall wrap around cable at least twice to avoid detachment. The labels will conform to the following format: IDF.RN.PP.NN where: IDF = Telecommunications Room servicing the outlet RN = Rack number within the IDF PP = Patch panel within the rack NN = port number (1-48) within the patch panel For example IDF 1, Rack 3, Patch Panel 2, Cable 4: Inter-Building Backbone Cabling Backbone cables shall be labeled within 24 of the cable termination. Labels will contain information clearly identifying both ends of the run using the following nomenclature: MDF to BBB,RRR,TT,CCC, where : MDF = Main Distribution Frame (Only one per campus or center.) BBB = Three (3) letter building designation RRR = Destination Room in the Building (BDF, IDF1, IDF2, IDF3, etc) Page 27 of 67

28 TT = Type of Cable (MM for Multimode, SM for Single Mode, CP for Copper, CX for Coaxial) CCC = Pair or Strand Count (12 pair, 24 pair, 48 pair, 300 pair, etc.) Example 1 - A 48 pair of Multimode fiber between the Main Distribution Frame and Health Technology (HT) Building Telecommunications Room would have the following label: MDF to HT,BDF,MM, AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION As-built documentation for telecommunications infrastructure is required upon completion of a project. For all projects, the following are the minimum documentation requirements: Complete plans of the new facility showing locations for Telecommunications Room(s) and Telecommunications Outlets. All Telecommunications Outlet locations will be annotated with the above detailed label criteria. This document will be provided electronically in PDF format as well as hard copy. Cable routing showing the pathway(s) in the facility and the point of connection to the outside plant conduit system. This will include information on the number and sizes of each conduit. This document will be provided electronically in PDF format as well as hard copy and may be combined with the above as a separate layer Testing Cabling vendor must be a certified Panduit installer with a current Panduit license to install. At least 50% of the Cabling contractor's personnel working on the project must be certified installers. See division 27 requirements for providing license Fiber Optic Backbone Test all fibers of each installed fiber optic segment for end-to-end attenuation in both directions through the fiber patch panels using a power meter and stabilized light source. Test each fiber segment for end-to-end, splice and attenuation using a power meter. The contractor shall provide PCC with a paper copy and an electronic copy of the test results. An OTDR should only be used in testing if a fault has occurred in the cable run and a location needs to be identified UTP Backbone Test each multipair backbone cable for continuity, capacitance, resistance, opens, grounds, shorts, and rolled pairs Horizontal/Station Cabling Panduit certification and warranty test results must be provided for all locations. Testing documentation will be included with all new projects. Hard copy output indicating successful testing of every location is not required, rather a digital copy containing the test data and the appropriate Page 28 of 67

29 application to display such in a Windows based environment, i.e., Fluke viewer programs. All Category 6 cable paths shall be tested at each jack for the following parameters and meet the requirements imposed by the ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C building wiring and the manufacturer's written specification, specifically: Wire Map Cable Length Pair-to-pair NEXT Power Sum NEXT Attenuation Pair-to-Pair ELFEXT Power Sum ELFEXT Return Loss Propagation Delay Delay Skew 9. OUTSIDE PLANT CONDUIT AND VAULT 9.1. Outside Plant Conduit All conduits installed outside are considered subsurface pathways. Approved conduit types are: EB-20 for encasement in concrete; EB-35 for encasement in concrete; DB-60 for direct burial or encasement in concrete; DB-100 for direct burial or encasement in concrete; DB-120 for direct burial or encasement in concrete; Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit Schedule 40 for direct burial or encasement in concrete; Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit Schedule 80 for direct burial or encasement in concrete; 9.2. Outside Plant Installation Multiple Plastic Duct (MPD) for direct burial or installation in conduit; Rigid Metallic Conduit for direct burial or encasement in concrete; Intermediate Metallic Conduit for direct burial or encasement in concrete; Fiberglass Duct for direct burial or encasement in concrete; Innerduct Polyethylene (PE) for direct burial or installation in conduit; Innerduct Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) for direct burial or installation in conduit Installation shall conform to the following: Encased buried (EB-20) and direct-buried (DB-60) conduit shall meet NEMA standard TC-6. Encased buried (EB-35) and direct-buried (DB-120) conduit shall meet NEMA standard TC-8. Page 29 of 67

30 Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 Rigid Nonmetallic conduit shall meet NEMA standard TC-2. Nonmetallic conduits shall be encased in concrete of minimum 17,225 kpa (2500 lb/in 2) compressive strength where vehicular traffic (i.e., automotive, railway) is above the pathway, or where a bend or sweep is placed. All bends shall be sweeps with a minimum radius of six times the internal diameter (ID) for conduits up to 2 inch and ten times the ID for all conduits larger than 2 inch Outside Plant Design Elements The following is a list of construction elements that need to be considered in the design and installation of subsurface pathways. Excavation; Clearances and separations from other utilities; Depth of burial; Buried street crossings; Casing; Trenching; Boring (pipe pushing); Plowing; Backfill; and, Restore landscape Outside Plant Vaults All vaults shall meet the following criteria; Corrosion resistance of metal components. ASTM B 117 salt spray test for (30) days; Chemical resistance of nonmetallic components (gasoline, kerosene, acid/base etc.) ASTM D543; UV degradation of nonmetallic components. ASTM G 53 for (90 days - UVB-313 lamps); Resistance to flame or fire RUS Specification PE-35 or ASTM D Loading Requirements: Page 30 of 67

31 Light duty (pedestrian traffic only), designed for protected areas only. (Test load 1361 kg [3000 lb] over 254 mm by 254 mm [10 in by 10 in] area with 13 mm [0.5 in] maximum deflection); H-5, designed for sidewalk applications and for occasional non-deliberate traffic (test load 5118 kg (11284 lb) over 254 mm by 254 mm [10 in by 10 in] area with 13 mm [0.5 in] maximum deflection); H-10, designed for driveways, parking lots and off road application subject to occasional non-deliberate heavy vehicles (test load 22,568 lbs. over 254 mm by 254 mm [10 in by 10 in] area with 13 mm [0.5 in] maximum deflection). H-20, designed for deliberate heavy vehicular traffic OUTSIDE CONDUIT SYSTEM AND VAULT INSTALLATION Outside plant conduit and vault systems installed at facilities require unique and careful planning prior to placement In most installations, the conduit duct bank is designed to include electrical, security, pneumatic control systems, video distribution, and telecommunications The duct bank typically runs parallel to or at right angles from the major structures. Duct banks may be encased at bends or for their entire runs in concrete. As such, it is imperative to allocate pathway for the immediate needs, but to include a one hundred percent growth factor for future systems that will be required over the lifespan of the institution Vault Placement and Security Vaults are in almost all cases; shared among low voltage applications, i.e., telecommunications, alarm, security, video, HVAC control systems, etc. Sizing and placement of the vaults requires consideration of the likelihood of re-entry and the physical security required for protection against unauthorized access Installation of vaults should be such that water drainage will continue after the installation. In some instances the soil grading will be sufficient, while in other instances gravel may have to be placed at specified depths. The vault may be located below grade, in which case locator stakes or location devices should be employed. The location of the vault should be away from traffic conditions that could cause injury to personnel, yet it should be easily accessible for maintenance Vault Racking and Space Allocations Approved vaults range in size from 4 x 4 x 6 up to 8 x 8.x 12. Conduits enter and exit these vaults in a variety of sizes and configurations. Allocation of space needs to be coordinated with all systems that will transverse the vault. For telecommunications systems, the following guidelines apply: Splicing of fiber and copper cabling is not allowed. Fiber optic cable will be completely encased in innerduct. The innerduct will be labeled as it passes through the vault. Page 31 of 67

32 Copper tie and supply cables passing through vaults and be likewise labeled Conduit Allocation and Fill Procedures. All conduits shall be numbered and documented on site plan as-built drawings. All conduits that are not in use shall be plugged with a watertight duct plug designed specifically for such purpose. Separate conduits shall be allocated for fiber and high pair count copper cables. In the case of four-inch conduits allocated for fiber, Maxcell innerduct shall be installed as a part of the initial activation. 10. MEDIA SERVICES, DIGITAL SIGNAGE, AND CLASSROOM STANDARDS AV GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AV design should be provided by an experienced, certified AV designer. The Classroom Lighting following are design standards, methods and products which represent the current IT Media Services design intent on PCC campuses AV Classroom Reflected Ceiling Plan Figure 4 below illustrates lighting zone requirements in a technology equipped classroom. A minimum of two (2) independently switched zones are represented. Specifically, the whiteboard/projection wall washer lights must be independently controllable Low voltage lighting interface is desirable. Otherwise the main lighting control should be mounted near the teaching station with an entry switch near the door Lighting fixtures should not be low hanging reflective instruments. These types of Media Storage Closet fixtures place limits on location and sight lines of ceiling mounted projectors Each new building should have a media storage closet centrally located with a minimum dimension of 10 feet x 10 feet There should be at least one 110v duplex outlet for equipment testing located near the door The AV designer should provide a memo to the architect indicating this as a AV Designer Checklist necessary feature and should provide a report to PCC IT Media Services indicating the location and features of this room The following is a design checklist for AV design, which should be followed by the AV designer, and should be used as a review outline for design team and PCC IT Media Services review presentations: Submit to PCC reviewer (and architect, if appropriate) all items below, to verify items have been coordinated, and to avoid mistakes; Page 32 of 67

33 Review Timing: AV designer to present to PCC IT Media Services a design review at 100% SD, 100% DD, 50% CD, 100% CD; QA/QC from PCC IT Media Services AV Technician: PCC agreement of design review required; During Installation: AV designer and PCC IT Media Services to review submittals, verify installation meets PCC Standards. Completion: All 3 rd Party AV installations must be approved by PCC IT Media Services BTU heat loads of AV equipment must be coordinated with the HVAC engineer Heat loads are to be calculated by converting watts to BTU using 1W=3.412 BTU Provide list of equipment and BTU for each piece of equipment, plus a total load. Example BTU Calculation: HVAC Noise levels shall be less than NC 35 in all classrooms. AV designer to coordinate with HVAC designer to verify this level, if HVAC systems are being designed or revised Coordinate with the lighting design section to keep lighting off of projection screens and coordinate height of lights vs projector to avoid conflicts; Speakers Coverage specifications (even, +/- 2 dba all seating areas), 95 dba loudness capability, etc. Pendant vs. tile mounted speaker decision is to be made based on whether ceiling tiles or open ceiling is used; Wall mounted speakers at music and exercise areas are acceptable; Page 33 of 67

34 Number of speakers are to be determined based on manufacturer recommended layouts, depending on room size and ceiling height Modeling using EASE is required for non-standard rooms ADA Hearing Impaired System Where permanent Assistive Listening system installations are required for compliance, installation should be performed to all applicable codes. Verify that all devices that are part of the Assistive Listening System have been tested as a complete end-to-end personal listening system. Verify that the Assistive Listening System complies with regulatory requirements and adheres to project documentation. Reference 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, dated September 15, 2010, section 706, Assistive Listening Systems, for applicable ADA requirements. dards.htm#pgfid Projector distance calculations summary: Utilize projection calculator on the manufacturer s web site, specified manufacturer s calculation method, or a site such as Projectorcentral.com. Provide projection calculation summary to PCC IT Media Services for verification Projection Screen Sizing: 16:10 aspect ratio; Size: min 96, max 137 diagonal, based on room size; Base size on starting screen 4 above floor to max available height given ceiling height; Diagonal screens sizes above 12 must be tensioned and motorized; Whiteboard coordination must occur to ensure the screen does not hit whiteboard pen tray. Adjust mounting of screen to miss tray; Flat Screen Display: Provide an elevation drawing showing backing extents for flat screen mounting Indicate power location Indicate data location and quantity Coordinate this information with the architect, PCC IT Media Services, and electrical/it engineer Control System Operation: AV designer should provide a narrative describing control system functionality, for review by PCC IT Media Services. The specification should provide language to ensure the contractor reviews the control panel graphics and control with PCC during the installation phase, prior to substantial completion. Page 34 of 67

35 Media storage closet architectural coordination: Verify proper media storage closet has been incorporated into the architectural design OFCI vs CFCI clarification in the AV specification and equipment list: all AV equipment items shall be indicated as either OFCI, OFOI, or CFCI Power requirements for electrical for all AV devices shall be coordinated with the electrical engineer, and verified in a review of electrical drawings Conduit sizing standards shall follow NEC requirements; Drawing standards: Provide the following drawings at a minimum: Single line equipment interconnect drawings Room elevations showing AV components Floor plan showing all AV components, infrastructure, conduit, and wire types/quantities RCP showing all AV components, infrastructure, conduit, and wire types/quantities Electrical and data coordination requirements indicated on AV drawings PCC to provide CAD AV base files PCC to provide a digital version (Word or PDF) of specification sections provided to designers; Media Equipped Classroom Standards In all classrooms the contractor will provide and install a floor box, conduit pathway, power, data and a ceiling box to support media presentation technologies. See Section 11 for Approved Product Manufacturers An owner installed media equipped lectern will be placed over the floor box in the classroom. See Media Classroom Technology Figures 1-9 below Pathway Standards: Minimum pathway and connectivity requirements for all classroom media construction are as follows. The media conduit pathways will be local to the classroom Floor Box: One floor box will be installed in the front corner of the room beneath the teaching station location. The placement will be a minimum of 5'-6" from each wall to allow for ADA requirements. See Section 11 for Approved Product Manufacturers The floor box will require: One (1) 1¼ conduit for low voltage video cable One (1) 1 conduit for low voltage audio cable One (1) ¾ conduit for dedicated 20 amp 110v electrical cable One (1) 1 conduit for four (4) network data cables See section 12 Illustrations of approved methods and products Ceiling Box: One ceiling box will be installed in the ceiling grid at the projector location. The ceiling box acts as a junction box for wiring for power, data, and Page 35 of 67

36 media wiring in the ceiling. The AV designer must confirm the throw distance, aspect ratio, and location for the ceiling box being installed during the design phase for each building with PCC IT Media Services. The ceiling box will be typically mounted within the throw distance specified by the manufacturer to meet the screen size fill requirements. Confirm distance with PCC. The ceiling box will be centered with the screen. See section 12 Illustrations of approved methods and products for mounting details See Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers. For ceilings without tile ceilings, a 4-gang surface mounted box is acceptable Connectivity between the Floor Box and the Ceiling Box will require two (2) conduits: One (1) 1¼ conduit for low voltage video cable One (1) 1 conduit for low voltage audio cable Conduits will utilize the shortest path within the classroom walls No hard 90-degree bends will be accepted. See Classroom Reflected Ceiling Plan Figure 4, section 12 Illustrations of approved methods and products Power: A dedicated 110v 20 amp breaker servicing both the ceiling and floor boxes will be required. One (1) duplex 110v connection will be installed in the ceiling box enclosure. One (1) duplex 110v connection will be installed in the floor box at the designated teaching station location Data: Four (4) data cables will be routed and terminated in the covered floor box and two (2) data cables will be routed and terminated in the ceiling box to the closest telecom room Projector Cabling: CAT-6 media cable connecting the teaching station to the projector will be provided by and installed by the contractor Speakers: A minimum of four (4) ceiling speakers will be provided and installed by the contractor in all rooms. Follow PCC AV Design Guidelines for exact quantities, based on the room size and layout. See Classroom Reflected Ceiling Plan Figure 4, section 12 Illustrations of approved methods and products. A ¾ inch conduit will be installed to connect the speakers. See Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers Screens: Page 36 of 67

37 Manual screens up to 120 diagonal size. Above 12 diagonal, the screen should be tensioned and electrically operated. Screens will be provided and installed by the contractor Size: minimum of 96 diagonal, max of 137 diagonal unless otherwise determined by the design team with input from the PCC IT Media Services Mounting: wall mounted, per PCC Installation Standard. The aspect ratio of the screen will be 16:10, unless otherwise determined by the design team with input from the IT Media Services. Screens will have a controlled screen return (CSR) feature Media Storage Closet: Each new building should have a media storage closet centrally located with a minimum dimension of 10 feet x 10 feet. There should be at least one 110v duplex outlet for equipment testing located near the door See Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers DIGITAL SIGNAGE The size and location of Digital Signage screens will be determined by the AV designer, design team, PCC IT Media Services, and PCC marketing teams. The Digital Signs may be interactive and associated with the building management system, way finding, college information, and public safety Power Requirements A single duplex outlet is required to support electronic equipment. See Digital Signage Wall Elevation Figure 10 section 12 Illustrations of approved methods and products, for typical elevation showing power location. The AV designer should coordinate the power location with the electrical engineer and architect. The power for the Digital Signage screen must be controllable remotely via IP based control Conduit and Data Outlet One Category 6 UTP horizontal cable will be installed from the serving IDF to a location within 6" of the power outlet. See Digital Signage Wall Elevation Figure 10 for typical elevation showing location Wall Support Backing Flat Screen Monitor Mount should have the following features: In-wall swing arm mount 22 : extension Color: black Integrated cable management Low Profile Tilt (-12 degrees to +2 degrees minimum) Centerless shift Landscape or Portrait mounting of screen AV Back box: Page 37 of 67

38 Designed to work with the integrated swing arm mount 20 x30 x3.9 HWD Wall support backing: AV designer should provide an elevation drawing of the wall showing backing extents behind the screen. See Technology Figure 10 section 12 Illustrations of approved methods and products, for typical elevations. Backing should be rated for a minimum of 75 lbs to support monitor and mounting bracket. Backing may need to be increased for 50" or larger monitors. The locations of the power and data outlets need to be coordinated with the architect (as appropriate) and IT Media Services. Ensure that the screen mount does not conflict with the outlet locations Digital Signage Computer One computer should be provided for each screen The digital signage computer will provide the content for each screen. The form factor of the computer will be small to allow for mounting behind the screen. The computer specifications will include HDMI 4K video outputs and a data network input. The software will be compatible with current PCC digital signage specifications, to allow for ease of content display and programming. Wireless KVM and remote control will be included. The specific model will be based on the current version of the computer listed in Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers., and must be approved by PCC IT Media Services Media Equipped Conference Room Design In PCC designated conference rooms, the contractor will provide and install a floor or wall box, conduit pathway, power, and data to support media presentation technologies. See Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers Typical conference rooms will not require an AV rack or AV Podium. Equipment should be designed and configured to be installed behind the flat panel display, if possible. If equipment quantitates and types do not allow for mounting behind the wall-mounted flat panel display, PCC may authorize use of an AV rack The Flat Screen Monitor Mount should have the following features: In-wall swing arm mount Page 38 of 67

39 22 : extension Color: black Integrated cable management Low Profile Tilt (-12 degrees to +2 degrees minimum) Centerless shift Landscape or Portrait mounting of screen Web Conferencing Camera: a web camera should be installed above the Flat Screen Monitor, for connectivity to a host computer AV Back box: Designed to work with the integrated swing arm mount 20 x30 x3.9 HWD Centered at 60 AFF behind the screen Wall support backing: The AV designer should provide an elevation drawing of the wall showing backing extents behind the screen. See Technology drawing Figure 2A and 2B section 12 Illustrations of approved methods and products, for typical elevations. Backing should be rated for a minimum of 75 lbs to support monitor and mounting bracket. Backing may need to be increased for 50" or larger monitors. The locations of the power and data outlets need to be coordinated with the architect (as appropriate) and IT Media Services. Ensure that the screen mount does not conflict with the outlet locations Display Monitor bottom at 48 AFF See Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers Media Equipped Conference Room Pathway Standards Minimum pathway and connectivity requirements for all conference room media construction are as follows Pathways : The media conduit pathways will be local to the conference room Infrastructure Locations : The AV designer must coordinate the location for the wall and floor box being installed with the architect and PCC IT Media during the design phase for each building. The AV designer must also confirm the exact locations with IT Media Services via the AV drawings, including elevation drawings of all conference room walls which include media technology Floor Box : One floor box will be installed in the middle of the room beneath the conference table. For smaller conference rooms (seating 6 people or less), a floor box will not be necessary, and the wall input box will be sufficient. PCC IT Media Services to confirm on a case by case basis. See Section 11 for Approved Product Manufacturers. The floor box will require: One (1) 1¼ conduit for low voltage video cables(cat6e) Page 39 of 67

40 One (1) 1 conduit for low voltage audio cable One (1) ¾ conduit for dedicated 20 amp 110v electrical cable One (1) 1 conduit for four (4) network data cables See Floor Box Figure 11 section 12 Illustrations of approved methods and products, below Flat Screen Monitor Back Box: One flat panel display wall box will be installed in the wall behind the panel. The wall box acts as a junction box for terminating and concealing wiring for power, data, and media, and provides sufficient size to mount AV equipment behind the flat panel display. The wall box will be mounted in the wall, centered at 48 AFF. The AV designer should provide an elevation drawing similar to the Media Figure 2A and 2B section 12 Illustrations of approved methods and products below, which shows box and flat panel display locations; The AV designer should confirm all AV equipment will fit behind the screen and/or in the wall box, such that it is not visible from the front of the screen. See Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers Flat Screen Monitor Mount should have the following features: In-wall swing arm mount 22 : extension Color: black Integrated cable management Low Profile Tilt (-12 degrees to +2 degrees minimum) Centerless shift Landscape or Portrait mounting of screen Bottom of display screen shall be 48 AFF AV Back box: Designed to work with the integrated swing arm mount 20 x30 x3.9 HWD Centered at 60 AFF behind the screen Wall Support Backing: AV designer should provide an elevation drawing of the wall showing backing extents behind the screen. See Technology drawing Figures 2A and 2B section 12 Illustrations of approved methods and products, for typical elevations. Backing should be rated for a minimum of 75 lbs to support monitor and mounting bracket. Backing may need to be increased for 50" or larger monitors. Page 40 of 67

41 The locations of the power and data outlets need to be coordinated with the architect (as appropriate) and IT Media Services. Ensure that the screen mount does not conflict with the outlet locations Wall Input Box: One AV input wall box will be installed in the wall below the flat panel display(s). The wall box acts as a junction box for terminating and connecting wiring for data, media to the flat panel display. The AV designer and/or architect must confirm the location for the wall box being installed during the design phase for each building with IT Media Services The wall box will be mounted, centered at 18 AFF. AV designer to provide an elevation drawing similar to the Media Figures 2A and B below, which show box and flat panel display locations; AV designer to confirm all AV equipment will fit behind the screen and/or in the wall box, such that it is not visible from the front of the screen. See Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers Connectivity between the Floor Box/Wall Input Box and the Flat Panel Display Box will require two (2) conduits: One (1) 1¼ conduit for low voltage video cable One (1) 1 conduit for low voltage audio cable Conduits will utilize the shortest path within the walls No hard 90 degree bends will be accepted. See Floor Box Figure 11 section 12 Illustrations of approved methods and products, and Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers Power: A dedicated 110v 20 amp breaker servicing both the ceiling and floor boxes will be required. One (1) duplex 110v connection will be installed in the ceiling box enclosure. One (1) duplex 110v connection will be installed in the floor box at the designated teaching station location Data: Four (4) data cables will be routed and terminated in the covered floor box and two (2) data cables will be routed and terminated in the flat panel display box Cabling : Media cable connecting the AV systems will be provided by the contractor and installed by the contractor. See Section 11 for cable product specifications Speakers: Typically, two (2) to six (6) ceiling speakers will be provided and installed by the contractor in all rooms with suspended ceilings. Number of speakers are to be determined based on manufacturer recommended layouts, depending on room size and ceiling height Coverage specifications (even, +/- 2 dba all seating areas), 95 dba loudness capability, etc. Page 41 of 67

42 Pendant vs. tile mounted speaker decision is to be made based on whether ceiling tiles or open ceiling is used; Modeling using EASE is required for non-standard or large rooms A ¾ inch conduit will be installed to connect the speakers. See Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers Media Equipped Large Event Space Standards A custom AV design is required in large event spaces. Many of the Standards in this document should be used, but a professional designer should provide a needs assessment, detailed design and bid documents for a complete AV system customized for the space. The AV designer should provide PCC Media Services review documents at multiple points in the design phase (50% DD, 100% DD, 50% CD, 100% CD minimum) to verify proper system design and fit for the room. In all event spaces the contractor will provide and install floor boxes, wall boxes, conduit pathway, power, data and a ceiling box to support media presentation technologies. See Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers Pathway Standards: Minimum pathway and connectivity requirements for all classroom media construction are as follows. The media conduit pathways will be local to the classroom Floor Boxes: Floor Boxes will be installed as needed in the specific locations required for the successful function of the space. This typically means near lectern locations, performance inputs, and other presentation and control locations. See Section 11 for Approved Product Manufacturers. The floor box will require conduits sized for the appropriate number of cables, plus 20% extra capacity for potential future additions Press Feed Wall Box: Connection panels will be installed in an approved location (typically at the rear of the room) to facilitate press feed audio and video connections. Primary presentation audio and video from the presentation shall be provided at the press feed panel Ceiling Box: The projector ceiling box will be installed in the ceiling where the projector is scheduled to be mounted. The ceiling box acts as a junction box for wiring for power, data, and media wiring in the ceiling. The AV designer must confirm the throw distance, aspect ratio, and location for the ceiling box being installed during the design phase for each building with PCC IT Media Services. The ceiling box will be mounted as appropriate to accommodate the projector throw distance. Page 42 of 67

43 The ceiling box will be centered with the screen. See Media Figure 7 section 12 Illustrations of approved methods and products for mounting details. See Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers. For ceilings without tile ceilings, a 4-gang surface mounted box is acceptable AV Rack: Typical large event spaces will require a central AV rack to house all equipment and serve as the nexus of all audio, video and control wiring. An AV junction box will be placed near the AV rack to provide conduit interface and routing of cable. Connections between the floor boxes, wall boxes, display devices, remote controls, etc. will be via the AV rack/junction box Power: A dedicated 110v 20 amp breaker servicing each of the ceiling and floor boxes will be required. One (1) duplex 110v connection will be installed in the ceiling box enclosure. One (1) duplex 110v connection will be installed in the floor boxes and wall boxes Data: Four (4) data cables will be routed and terminated in the covered floor box and two (2) data cables will be routed and terminated in the ceiling box Cabling: All media cable will be provided by and installed by the contractor Speakers : Speakers should be selected based on EASE modeling of the space. Printouts of coverage maps should be provided to PCC IT Media Services representatives for review. Speaker sizes, locations and 3D images should be provided to the architect for review and coordination. Coverage should be +/- 2 dba for all audience areas %ALcons should be less than 10% at all seats. Frequency response of the system should not be less than 40Hz 18 KHz, and for music intensive applications, the response should be down to 25 Hz. Variability should be less than +/- 3 db at any given frequency Screens: Large Screens (greater than 10 diagonal) should be tensioned and electrically operated. Screens will be provided and installed by the contractor Size: based on providing the intended image to all seating areas. Verify functional size needs with the IT Media Services representative. Mounting: as appropriate for the venue The aspect ratio of the screen will be 16:10, unless otherwise determined by the design team with input from the IT Media Services. Page 43 of 67

44 Media Storage Closet: The Event Space should have a media storage closet located near the space with a minimum dimension of 10 feet x 10 feet. The AV rack will be housed in this area, and sufficient electrical connections should be provided for the AV rack equipment. There should be at least one 110v duplex outlet for equipment testing located near the door See Section 11 Approved products for Approved Product Manufacturers. 11. PRE-APPROVED PRODUCT SET Approved products The following product sets meet or exceed the requirements set forth by Portland Panduit Community College. Category 6 product set including patch panels, outlets, faceplates and patch cords Pre-connectorized fiber optic trunk assemblies Fiber optic cassettes used in conjunction with pre-connectorized trunk assemblies Fiber optic patch panels and connector used for field termination Fiber optic patch cord assemblies Surface mount raceway products Chatsworth Products Incorporated (CPI) APC Cabinets, racks, vertical wire management, overhead ladder tray (to be used in MDF/BDF and IDF locations as part of a seismic assembly) and all associated fastening hardware and components Power distribution and surge suppression Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) Cablofil Caddy Mitsubishi Wiremold Fiber optic cable Single mode outside plant (OSP) fiber Ladder tray and raceway products to be used in areas other than MDF/BDF or IDF, i.e., hallways and corridors where support of large amounts of cable is required Cable support devices Air conditioning Cooper Notification Boston Acoustics FSR Inc AMAG Access Control System Page 44 of 67

45 Axis Video Surveillance system Surface mounted metallic raceway SAFEPATH Mass Notification System (MNS) Speakers Floor box Ceiling box AMAG Enterprise Edition Axis Cameras EZ-Path Caddy EZ Path System Series 44+ Drop Wire Clip, Steel, Yellow Paint Approved Part Numbers Note that all part numbers will not be appropriate nor approved for every project Speciation writer must closely coordinate with Technical Services prior to receiving bids on a project-by-project basis to guarantee correct part numbers are used When part numbers change and the then current part numbers will be specified on a project-by-project basis to be included in the Bid Specification package. Manufacturer Description Part Number APC 1 to 2500 Watts Smart-UPS XL3000VA RM 3U 120V Batteries RBC 105 SUA3000RMXL3U Electrical Requirements 20 amp circuit, NEMA L5-120P APC 2500 to 4000 Watts APC 4000 to 8000 Watts APC 8000 to 9600 Watts Smart UPS RT 5000VA RM Batteries RBC 44 Electrical Requirements 30 amp circuit, Smart UPS RT 10KVA RM 20 w/ (2) 208V to 120V 2U Step-Down Transformer Battery Pack Electrical Requirements Symmetra LX 12KVA scalable to 16 Battery Pack SURTD5000RMXLP3U NEMA L14-30P SURT10KRMXL6U SURT192RMXLBP3U 60 amp, hard wire 3 wire (2PH+G) SYA12K16RMP SYARMXR3B3 Page 45 of 67

46 Chatsworth Products Inc (CPI) Chatsworth Products Inc (CPI) Electrical Requirements 100 amp, hard wire 4 wire (2PH+N+G) Rack, two post, 19 x x03 Rack, four post, 19 x 39 x 84 (H) QuadraRack 4 Post frame ExpandaRack QuadraRack Vertical Wire Management, 84 x 10, double sided Vertical Wire management, 84 x 6, double sided Horizontal Wire Management Horizontal Wire Management, 2U Cable Runway, Butt Splices Degree Junction Degree Corners, 12 raceway Wall Angle Support Kit, Triangular Support Bracket, Grounding Strap, 1 each Grounding Strap, 25 each End Cap (for raceway) Telecommunications Main Ground Busbar (TMGB) Telecommunications Ground Busbar (TGB) Panduit Faceplate (four port) CFP4XX Where XX=color Faceplate (six port) Wall Phone Plate Category 6, 8-pin modular jack Patch Cord, Category 6 Category 6A cable (advancedmatrix) TX6A-SD Category 6A Jack Modules Category 6A UTP Patch cables Category 6A angled Modular Patch panels 48port Category 5e, patch panel, 48 port FLAT Category 5e pathc panel 24 port FLAT Patch panel frame, wedge, 48 port CFP6XX Where XX=color KWP6PY CJ688TGBL UTPSPxccc Where x= length, in feet ccc= color PUP6ASD04-BU CJ6X88 UTP6ASD CPPA48FMWBLY DP485E88TGY DP245E88TGY CPPLA48WBLY Page 46 of 67

47 Fiber Trunk Assembly, Female MTP to Female MTP Fiber Interconnect Cable, Female MTP to Female MTP Fiber Cassette Rack Enclosure Fiber Cassette, 6 LC (12 strand), 50/125m, Laser Optimized Fiber Cassette, 12 LC (24 strand), 50/125m, Laser Optimized Fiber LC connectors 50um FSPXnn55FxxxA Where nn= strand count, 12 or 24 Where xxx= length, in feet 100 or greater FX12D-5MxxY Where xx= length, in meters, 1M or greater FCE1U FCXO-12-10Y FCXO-24-10Y FLCSMCXFDBL MAXCELL Fiber LC connectors 50um 3.0MM JACKET Fiber LC connectors 50um 2.0MM JACKET Fiber LC connectors SINGLE MODE 2.0MM JACKET Fiber LC connectors SINGLE MODE 3.0MM JACKET FLCSM3.0BL FLCSMBLY FLCSSCBUY FLCSS3.0BU Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) Custom Outside Plant Fiber - Single mode/ OM4 Multimode 50/125 m Laser Optimized Custom Outside Plant Fiber - Single mode/ OM4 Multimode 50/125 m Laser Optimized SLX Singlemode Low water Peak ALE 550 meter 10 GbE SLB Singlemode Bend Tolerant ABE 550 meter 10 GbE Bend Tolerant General Cable Category 6, UTP, Plenum GenSpeed 6000 Caddy / Ericson ceiling wire support EC311 Milestone IP Camera Control Software Protect Corporate AMAG Access Control System Software AMAG Enterprise Edition Intrusion Module AMAG Intrusion Management Web Access Software Module XML Open Integration Software Module Directory Sync Manager Software Module Building Control w/bacnet Gateway Software Module Page 47 of 67

48 Access Control Panel AMAG Symmetry M2100 or approved equivalent Card Readers HID Multi-class R40 Read Only Gray 34 Bit Badge Printer / Encoder See PCC security for approved product. Request to Exit DS161 PIR exit sensor, Black Door Contact Sentrol 1080 G or approved equivalent Raucous Sounder Piezo Electric Sentrol AE912 or approve equivalent 4 door Controller AMAG M2100 4DCU option Module 8 door Controller AMAG (symmetry) M2150 8DBC 8 door Controller AMAG (symmetry) M2150 ENDBU 8DC Ethernet Module AMAG M2100NIC option Module Intrusion System Motion Sensor DMP-XR500N Sentrol AP669 Keypad DMP 793 Battery 12 volt battery backup 7AMP/HR with vented enclosure FSR Inc. Floor Box FL-G4 Ceiling Box CB-22SP EZ Path System Cable - Wall Penetration Series 44+ Boston Acoustics Speakers PRI665CV 6..5" w/tile bridge Da-Lite Screen Model C with CSR Da-Lite Screen Floating Mount BMS Projector Mount BMS LCD-LOC-II FSR Ceiling boxes CB-22P Wall input box classroom WB-X1-GNG Wall Input box conf room WB-3G Floor box FL-500P BMS Projector Mount LCD LOC II, metallic grey Page 48 of 67

49 General Cable Video Cable Genspeed 6500, plenum, shielded, yellow jacket Speaker cable JBL Speakers - Wall Control 25av Speakers - Ceiling Control 26CT Panasonic Projector PT-RZ570 Dell Monitor P2217 Sharp Touch screen monitor LL-S201A Elmo Document camera TT-12iD Panasonic LED display conf room TH-65LFE8 LED display digital signage TH-55LF80 Crestron Touch Panel TSW-750 AV switcher classroom DMPS-4k-150-C AV switcher, event spaces DM 8x8, 16x16 Amplifier, classroom AMP-2210T Da-Lite Projection Screen Model C w/ CSR, 16:10, Matte White Page 49 of 67

50 12. Illustrations of approved methods and products Floor Penetrations Wall Penetrations Page 50 of 67

51 Post Rack Layout From top of rack: 1U space 2U horizontal wire manager 6 48port panduit patch panels 2U horizontal wire manager Switch 2U horizontal wire manager Switch 2U horizontal wire manager Switch 2U horizontal wire manager Page 51 of 67

52 Switch 2U horizontal wire manager Filler Post Rack Layout From top of 4 post heavy duty or server rack 1U space 1 or 2U fiber termination enclosure 2U horizontal wire manager 48port flat patch panel for copper backbone 2U horizontal wire manager 2U space 2U horizontal wire manager 1U space Page 52 of 67

53 12.5. UPS Installation Start of UPS (each UPS unit will have 1U space in between UPS installation start from the ground up U spacing between all UPS elements Page 53 of 67

54 12.6. Rack Installation U of space reserved at top and bottom of rack Faceplate Labeling Faceplate labels shall be provided to clearly identify each location with the following information: Page 54 of 67

55 IDF.RN.PP.NN where, IDF = Telecommunications Room servicing the outlet RN = Rack number within the IDF PP = Patch panel within the rack NN = port number (1-48) within the patch panel For example, a faceplate housing four jacks supported from Telecommunications Room 1, third rack, second patch panel, first four ports would be labeled: T Grid Ceiling Wire Support Bracket Page 55 of 67

56 12.9. Manhole / Vault Cable Management Ladder Tray and Wire Management for IDF, BDF, MDF, TR Page 56 of 67

57 AV Classroom Elevation 1A and 1B Page 57 of 67

58 AV Conference Room Elevation 2A and 2B Page 58 of 67

59 AV Classroom Layout Page 59 of 67

60 AV Classroom Reflected Ceiling Plan Page 60 of 67

61 Av Technology Podium Elevation 5A and 5B Page 61 of 67

62 AV Technology Desk Style Podium Elevation Page 62 of 67

63 AV Technology Projector Ceiling Box Detail Page 63 of 67

64 AV Technology Screen Mounting Contractor shall provide the specified backer board material, which shall be ¾ MDO Plywood, with a white finish to match the projection screen color Contractor shall provide the specified backed board mounting hardware and adhesive specified in this document Backer boards shall be installed to the following specifications: Backed board to be 8 inches x 8 feet ¾ MDO plywood, with another 4 inch x 8 feet ¾ MDO plywood centered where the projection screen mounting bracket goes. If needed to clear the whiteboards/blackboards thicker MDO ply or an additional layer of MDO in the needed thickness may be used. Page 64 of 67

65 Backer board edges and corners shall be beveled back to the break the edge, edges should be sanded and the whole painted white to match AV screen. Projection screen mounting brackets shall be through bolted to the entire thickness of the backer board with the bold that t-nuts. The contractor shall use ¼ bold if it fits, but no smaller than 3/16. A sample of the mounting bracket can be provided if necessary. No less than 3, ¼ inch toggles are to be used to mount the backer board to drywall. No less than 3, 1 ½ inch lead shields and ¼ lag bolts should be used to mount backer board to concrete. Use black anchors for concrete block. Either should be insert with construction adhesive or epoxy. Mounting bolts are to be placed center and 6 from each edge, just above the 4 inch piece so the screen with hide them with hung AV Technology Speaker Mounting Page 65 of 67

66 Digital Signage Wall Elevation Page 66 of 67

67 Floor Box Page 67 of 67

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