CSI Master Format Specification 271005 Structured Cabling for Voice and Data

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SECTION 27 1005

STRUCTURED CABLING FOR VOICE AND DATA - INSIDE-PLANT

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Communications system design requirements.

B. Communications pathways.

C. Copper cable and terminations.

D. Fiber optic cable and interconnecting devices.

E. Communications equipment room fittings.

F. Communications outlets.

G. Communications grounding and bonding.

H. Communications identification.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 07 8400 - <<Firestopping; or ________________>>.

B. Section 26 0526 - <<Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems; or________________>>.1. Includes intersystem bonding termination.2. Includes bonding jumpers for bonding of communications systems and electrical system

grounding.

C. Section 26 0534 - <<Conduit; or ________________>>.

D. Section 26 0536 - <<Cable Trays for Electrical Systems; or ________________>>.

E. Section 26 0537 - <<Boxes; or ________________>>.

F. Section 26 0540 - <<Underfloor Ducts; or ________________>>.

G. Section 26 0553 - <<Identification for Electrical Systems; or ________________>>:Identification products.

H. Section 26 2726 - <<Wiring Devices; or __________>>.

I. Section _____ - ___________: Outside plant telecommunication cabling.

J. Section 33 7119 - <<Electrical Underground Ducts and Manholes; or________________>>.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. EIA/ECA-310 - Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment; Electronic IndustriesAlliance/Electrical Components Association; Revision E, 2005.

B. ICEA S-83-596 - Indoor Optical Fiber Cables; Insulated Cable Engineers Association; 2011(ANSI/ICEA S-83-596).

C. ICEA S-90-661 - Category 3, 5, & 5e Individually Unshielded Twisted Pair Indoor Cables (Withor Without An Overall Shield) For Use in General Purpose and LAN Communications WiringSystems Technical Requirements; Insulated Cable Engineers Association; 2012. (ANSI/ICEAS-90-661)

D. NECA/BICSI 568 - Standard for Installing Building Telecommunications Cabling; NationalElectrical Contractors Association; 2006. (ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568)

E. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code; Most Recent Edition Adopted by Authority HavingJurisdiction, Including All Applicable Amendments and Supplements.

F. TIA-455-21 - FOTP-21 - Mating Durability of Fiber Optic Interconnecting Devices;Telecommunications Industry Association; 2012.

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G. TIA-492AAAA-B - Detail Specification for 62.5-um Core Diameter/125-um Cladding DiameterClass Ia Graded-Index Multimode Optical Fibers; Telecommunications Industry Association;Rev B, 2009.

H. TIA-492AAAB-A - Detail Specification for 50-um Core Diameter/125-um Cladding DiameterClass Ia Graded-Index Multimode Optical Fibers; Telecommunications Industry Association;Rev A, 2009.

I. TIA-492AAAC-B - Detail Specification for 850-nm Laser-Optimized, 50-um CoreDiameter/125-um Cladding Diameter Class Ia Graded-Index Multimode Optical Fibers;Telecommunications Industry Association; 2009.

J. TIA-492AAAD - Detail Specification for 850-nm Laser-Optimized, 50-um Core Diameter/125-umCladding Diameter Class Ia Graded-Index Multimode Optical Fibers; TelecommunicationsIndustry Association; 2009.

K. TIA-492CAAA - Detail Specification for Class IVa Dispersion-Unshifted Single-Mode OpticalFibers; Telecommunications Industry Association; 1998 (R 2002).

L. TIA-492CAAB - Detail Specification for Class IVa Dispersion-Unshifted Single-Mode OpticalFibers with Low Water Peak; Telecommunications Industry Association; 2000 (R2005).

M. TIA-526-7 - OFSTP-7 - Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-Mode FiberCable Plant; Telecommunications Industry Association; 2002.

N. TIA-526-14 - OFSTP-14 - Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode FiberCable Plant; Telecommunications Industry Association; Rev B, 2010.

O. TIA-568-C.1 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard;Telecommunications Industry Association; Rev C, 2009 (with Addenda; 2012).

P. TIA-568-C.2 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard - Part 2: BalancedTwisted Pair Cabling Components; Telecommunications Industry Association; Rev C, 2009.

Q. TIA-568-C.3 - Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard; Telecommunications IndustryAssociation; 2008 (with Addenda; 2011).

R. TIA-569-C - Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces; Telecommunications IndustryAssociation; Rev C, 2012 (with Addenda; 2013).

S. TIA-570-C - Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard; TelecommunicationsIndustry Association; Rev C, 2012.

T. TIA-598-C - Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding; Telecommunications Industry Association; RevC, 2005.

U. TIA-606-B - Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure;Telecommunications Industry Association; Rev B, 2012.

V. TIA-607-B - Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for CustomerPremises; Telecommunications Industry Association; Rev B, 2012 (with Addenda; 2013).

W. UL 444 - Communications Cables; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

X. UL 514C - Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers; Current Edition,Including All Revisions.

Y. UL 1651 - Fiber Optic Cable; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

Z. UL 1863 - Communications-Circuit Accessories; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

1.04 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination:

1. Coordinate requirements for service entrance and entrance facilities with CommunicationsService Provider.

2. Coordinate the work with other trades to avoid placement of other utilities or obstructionswithin the spaces dedicated for communications equipment.



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3. Coordinate arrangement of communications equipment with the dimensions and clearancerequirements of the actual equipment to be installed.

4. Notify Architect of any conflicts with or deviations from the contract documents. Obtaindirection before proceeding with work.

B. Arrange for Communications Service Provider to provide service.

C. Preinstallation Meeting: Convene <<one week; or _____>> prior to commencing work of thissection to review service requirements and details with Communications Service Providerrepresentative.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures.

B. Product Data: Provide manufacturer's standard catalog pages and data sheets for eachproduct.

C. Shop Drawings: Show compliance with requirements on isometric schematic diagram ofnetwork layout, showing cable routings, telecommunication closets, rack and enclosure layoutsand locations, service entrance, and grounding, prepared and approved by BICSI RegisteredCommunications Distribution Designer (RCDD).

D. Evidence of qualifications for installer.

E. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate application conditions and limitations of usestipulated by product testing agency. Include instructions for storage, handling, protection,examination, preparation, installation, and operation of product.

F. Test Plan: Complete and detailed plan, with list of test equipment, procedures for inspection andtesting, and intended test date; submit at least <<60 days; or ______>> prior to intended testdate.

G. Field Test Reports.

H. Project Record Documents: Prepared and approved by BICSI Registered CommunicationsDistribution Designer (RCDD).

1. Record actual locations of outlet boxes and distribution frames.2. Show as-installed color coding, pair assignment, polarization, and cross-connect layout.3. Identify distribution frames and equipment rooms by room number on contract drawings.

I. Operation and Maintenance Data: List of all components with part numbers, sources of supply,and operation and maintenance instructions; include copy of <<project record documents;shop drawings; or ______>>.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Maintain at the project site a copy of each referenced document that prescribes executionrequirements.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: At least <<3 years; or ______>> experience manufacturingproducts of the type specified.

C. Installer Qualifications: A company having at least <<3 years; or _____>> experience in theinstallation and testing of the type of system specified, and:

1. Employing a BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).2. Supervisors and installers factory certified by manufacturers of products to be installed.3. Employing BICSI Registered Cabling Installation Technicians (RCIT) for supervision of all

work.

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

B. Keep stored products clean and dry.

1.08 WARRANTY

A. See Section 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals, for additional warranty requirements.



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B. Correct defective Work within a <<2 year; or ____>> period after Date of SubstantialCompletion.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Cabling and Equipment:1. 3M Communications Technologies: solutions.3m.com.2. METZ CONNECT USA Inc; P|Cabling Products: www.metz-connect.com.3. Siemon Company: www.siemon.com.4. TE Connectivity: www.te.com.

5. __________.

6. Substitutions: <<See Section 01 6000 - Product Requirements; or Not permitted>>.

2.02 SYSTEM DESIGN

A. Provide a complete permanent system of cabling and pathways for voice and datacommunications, including cables, conduits and wireways, pull wires, support structures,enclosures and cabinets, and outlets.

--CHOOSE ONLY ONE OF THE TWO PARAGRAPHS BELOW--1. Comply with TIA-568 (cabling) and TIA-569 (pathways), latest editions (commercial

standards).

2. Comply with TIA-570, latest edition (residential standard).3. Comply with Communications Service Provider requirements.4. Provide fixed cables and pathways that comply with NFPA 70 and TIA-607 and are UL

listed or third party independent testing laboratory certified.

5. Provide connection devices that are rated for operation under conditions of <<32 to 140degrees F (0 to 60 degrees C); _____ degrees F (_____ degrees C)>> at relativehumidity of <<0 to 95; or ____>> percent, noncondensing.

6. In this project, the term plenum is defined as return air spaces above ceilings, inside ducts,under raised floors, and other air-handling spaces.

B. System Description:

1. Building Entrance Cable: <<By others; Copper, _____-pair; or __________>>.

2. Backbones - Within Building: <<Copper, ____-pair; Fiber optic, _____-fiber; or_________>>.

3. Backbones - Between Buildings: <<Copper, ____-pair; Fiber optic, _____-fiber; or________>>.

4. Offices and Work Areas: Provide <<one voice outlet and one data outlet; or__________>> in each work area.

5. Classrooms: __________.

6. Computer Lab: __________.

7. __________: __________.

8. __________: __________.

9. __________: __________.10. Provide additional outlets where indicated on drawings.

C. Main Distribution Frame (MDF): Centrally located support structure for terminating <<horizontalcables that extend to telecommunications outlets; backbone cables that extend tointermediate distribution frames (IDFs); and __________>>, functioning as point of presenceto external service provider.

1. For the entire <<campus; or ______>> there is one main distribution frame and for eachbuilding there is a building distribution frame (BDF) that functions as the main distributionframe (MDF) for that building.

2. Locate main distribution frame <<as indicated on the drawings; inTelecommunications Room; or _________>>.

3. Capacity: As required to terminate all cables required by design criteria plus minimum<<25; or ____>> percent spare space.



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D. Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF): Support structures for terminating horizontal cables thatextend to telecommunications outlets.

1. Locate intermediate distribution frames <<as indicated on the drawings; inTelecommunications Room(s) on each floor; or _______>>.

E. Backbone Cabling: Cabling, pathways, and terminal hardware connecting intermediatedistribution frames (IDF's) with main distribution frame (MDF), wired in star topology with maindistribution frame at center hub of star.

F. Cabling to Outlets: Specified horizontal cabling, wired in star topology to distribution framelocated at center hub of star; also referred to as "links".

2.03 PATHWAYS

A. Conduit: As specified in Section 26 0534; provide pull cords in all conduit.

B. Cable Trays: As specified in Section 26 0536.

C. Underfloor Ducts: As specified in Section 26 0540.

D. Overhead Service Entrance: Weatherhead or service entrance fitting located on outside ofbuilding with galvanized rigid steel or intermediate metallic conduit running to entrance facility.

E. Underground Service Entrance: <<Rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit, Schedule 40;Galvanized rigid steel conduit; Intermediate metallic conduit (IMC); or _______>>.

2.04 COPPER CABLE AND TERMINATIONS

A. Copper Backbone Cable:1. Description: 100 ohm, balanced twisted pair cable complying with TIA-568, ICEA

S-90-661, and listed and labeled as complying with UL 444; arranged in 25-pair bindergroups.

2. Cable Type: <<TIA-568 Category 5e UTP (unshielded twisted pair); 24 AWG; TIA-568Category 3 UTP (unshielded twisted pair); 24 AWG; or _________>>.

3. Cable Capacity: <<Quantity of pairs as indicated on drawings; _____-pair; or_________>>.

4. Cable Applications:a. Plenum Applications: Use listed NFPA 70 Type CMP plenum cable.b. Riser Applications: Use listed NFPA 70 Type CMR riser cable or Type CMP plenum

cable.

5. Product(s):

a. __________.

B. Copper Horizontal Cable:1. Description: 100 ohm, balanced twisted pair cable complying with TIA-568 and listed and

labeled as complying with UL 444.

2. Cable Type - <<Voice and ; ________; or None - N/A>>Data: <<TIA-568 Category 6AScTP (screened twisted pair) or F/UTP (foiled unshielded twisted pair); 23 AWG;TIA-568 Category 6A UTP (unshielded twisted pair); 23 AWG; TIA-568 Category 6UTP (unshielded twisted pair); 23 AWG; TIA-568 Category 5e UTP (unshieldedtwisted pair); 24 AWG; or __________>>.

3. Cable Type - Voice: <<TIA-568 Category 5e UTP (unshielded twisted pair); 24 AWG;TIA-568 Category 3 UTP (unshielded twisted pair); 24 AWG; or __________>>.

4. Cable Capacity: 4-pair.

--CHOOSE ONLY ONE OF THE TWO PARAGRAPHS BELOW--5. Cable Applications: Use listed NFPA 70 Type CMP plenum cable unless otherwise

indicated.

6. Cable Applications:a. Plenum Applications: Use listed NFPA 70 Type CMP plenum cable.b. Riser Applications: Use listed NFPA 70 Type CMR riser cable or Type CMP plenum

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c. General Purpose Applications: Use listed NFPA 70 Type CM/CMG general purposecable, Type CMR riser cable, or Type CMP plenum cable.

7. Cable Jacket Color -<< Voice and ; _________; or None - N/A>>Data Cable: <<Blue; or__________>>.

8. Cable Jacket Color - Voice Cable: __________.9. Product(s):

a. METZ CONNECT USA Inc; P|Cabling Products: www.metz-connect.com.

1) Category 6A F/UTP Cable:(a) METZ CONNECT Model 1308416A3P34M: Type CMP Plenum Rated Cat

6A F/UTP cable; 23 AWG.

(b) METZ CONNECT Model 1308416A3R34M: Type CMR Riser Rated Cat 6AF/UTP cable; 23 AWG.

b. __________.

C. Copper Cable Terminations: Insulation displacement connection (IDC) type using appropriatetool; use screw connections only where specifically indicated.

D. Jacks and Connectors: Modular RJ-45, non-keyed, terminated with 110-style insulationdisplacement connectors (IDC); high impact thermoplastic housing; suitable for and complyingwith same standard as specified horizontal cable; UL 1863 listed.

1. Performance: <<500; or ___>> mating cycles.2. Voice and Data Jacks: 8-position modular jack, color-coded for both T568A and T568B

wiring configurations.

3. Product(s):

a. METZ CONNECT USA Inc; P|Cabling Products; www.metz-connect.com.1) RJ45 Plugs:

(a) METZ CONNECT Model 130E405042-E: Cat 6A Field Plug Pro 360,configurable wire entry jack, metal body (no crimping tool required).

(b) METZ CONNECT Model 130E405032-E: Cat 6A Field Plug Pro, standard'straight' jack, metal body (no crimping tool required).

(c) METZ CONNECT Model 1401505010-E: Cat 6 crimp plug, silver color(requires crimping tool 130907-E).

(d) METZ CONNECT Model 1401505012-E: Cat 6 crimp plug, black color(requires crimping tool 130907-E).

2) RJ45 Jacks:(a) METZ CONNECT Model 130B23-E: 90 degree Cat 6A.(b) METZ CONNECT Model 130B21-E: 180 degree Cat 6A.(c) METZ CONNECT Model 130B22-E: 270 degree Cat 6A.

3) DIN Rail Mounted Jacks for Industrial Applications:(a) METZ CONNECT Model 130B117003-E: 180 degree Cat 6A (hard wired on

control cabinet side; RJ45 connector on field side).

(b) METZ CONNECT Model 130B127003-E: 270 degree Cat 6A (hard wired oncontrol cabinet side; RJ45 connector on field side).

(c) METZ CONNECT Model 1309A07003-E: 180 degree coupler (RJ45 plugson both control cabinet and field side).

(d) METZ CONNECT Model 1309A17003-E: 270 degree coupler (RJ45 plugson both control cabinet and field side).

b. __________.

E. Copper Patch Cords:

1. Description: Factory-fabricated 4-pair cable assemblies with 8-position modular connectorsterminated at each end.

2. Patch Cords for Patch Panels:a. Quantity: One for each pair of patch panel ports.

b. Length: <<_____ feet (_____ mm); or _________>>.3. Patch Cords for Work Areas:

a. Quantity: One for each work area outlet port.



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b. Length: <<_____ feet (_____ mm); or _________>>.4. Product(s):

a. METZ CONNECT USA Inc; P|Cabling Products; www.metz-connect.com.1) Patch Cords - Cat 6A:

(a) Cat 6A, 0.5 m: METZ CONNECT Model <<1308450533-E (gray);1308450566-E (red); 1308450577-E (yellow); 1308450588-E (white);1308450500-E (black); 1308450544-E (blue); 1308450555-E (green); or_________>>.

(b) Cat 6A, 1.0 m: METZ CONNECT Model <<1308451033-E (gray);1308451066-E (red); 1308451077-E (yellow); 1308451088-E (white);1308451000-E (black); 1308451044-E (blue); 1308451055-E (green); or_________>>.

(c) Cat 6A, 1.5 m: METZ CONNECT Model <<1308451533-E (gray);1308451566-E (red); 1308451577-E (yellow); 1308451588-E (white);1308451500-E (black); 1308451544-E (blue); 1308451555-E (green); or_______>>.

(d) Cat 6A, 2.0 m: METZ CONNECT Model <<1308452033-E (gray);1308452066-E (red); 1308452077-E (yellow); 1308452088-E (white);1308452000-E (black); 1308452044-E (blue); 1308452055-E (green); or_________>>.

(e) Cat 6A, 3.0 m: METZ CONNECT Model <<1308453033-E (gray);1308453066-E (red); 1308453077-E (yellow); 1308453088-E (white);1308453000-E (black); 1308453044-E (blue); 1308453055-E (green); or_________>>.

(f) Cat 6A, 5.0 m: METZ CONNECT Model <<1308455033-E (gray);1308455066-E (red); 1308455077-E (yellow); 1308455088-E (white);1308455000-E (black); 1308455044-E (blue); 1308455055-E (green); or_________>>.

(g) Cat 6A, 7.0 m: METZ CONNECT Model <<1308457033-E (gray);1308457066-E (red); 1308457077-E (yellow); 1308457088-E (white);1308457000-E (black); 1308457044-E (blue); 1308457055-E (green); or_________>>.

(h) Cat 6A, 10 m: METZ CONNECT Model <<130845A033-E (gray);130845A066-E (red); 130845A077-E (yellow); 130845A088-E (white);130845A000-E (black); 130845A044-E (blue); 130845A055-E (green); or__________>>.

(i) Cat 6A, 15 m: METZ CONNECT Model <<130845A533-E (gray);130845A566-E (red); 130845A577-E (yellow); 130845A588-E (white); or_________>>.

(j) Cat 6A, 20 m: METZ CONNECT Model <<130845B033-E (gray);130845B066-E (red); 130845B077-E (yellow); 130845B088-E (white); or__________>>.

(k) Cat 6A, 25 m: METZ CONNECT Model 130845B533-E (gray).

(l) Cat 6A, 30 m: METZ CONNECT Model 130845C033-E (gray).

b. __________.

2.05 FIBER OPTIC CABLE AND INTERCONNECTING DEVICES

A. Fiber Optic Backbone Cable:1. Description: Tight buffered, non-conductive fiber optic cable complying with TIA-568,

TIA-598, ICEA S-83-596 and listed as complying with UL 444 and UL 1651.

2. Cable Type: <<Multimode, laser-optimized 50/125 um (OM4) complying withTIA-492AAAD; Multimode, laser-optimized 50/125 um (OM3) complying withTIA-492AAAC; Multimode, 50/125 um (OM2) complying with TIA-492AAAB;Multimode, 62.5/125 um (OM1) complying with TIA-492AAAA; Single-mode, 8.3/125



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um (OS2) complying with TIA-492CAAB; Single-mode, 8.3/125 um (OS1) complyingwith TIA-492CAAA; or __________>>.

3. Cable Capacity: <<Quantity of fibers as indicated on drawings; 24-fiber; _____-fiber;or __________>>.

4. Cable Applications:a. Plenum Applications: Use listed NFPA 70 Type OFNP plenum cable.b. Riser Applications: Use listed NFPA 70 Type OFNR riser cable or Type OFNP plenum

cable.

5. Cable Jacket Color:

a. Laser-Optimized Multimode Fiber (OM3/OM4): <<Aqua; or _________>>.

b. Multimode Fiber (OM1/OM2): <<Orange; or __________>>.

c. Single-Mode Fiber (OS1/OS2): <<Yellow; or _________>>.6. Product(s):

a. __________.

B. Fiber Optic Horizontal Cable:

1. Description: Tight buffered, non-conductive fiber optic cable complying with TIA-568, ICEAS-83-596 and listed as complying with UL 444 and UL 1651.

2. Cable Type: <<Multimode, laser-optimized 50/125 um (OM4) complying withTIA-492AAAD; Multimode, laser-optimized 50/125 um (OM3) complying withTIA-492AAAC; Multimode, 50/125 um (OM2) complying with TIA-492AAAB;Multimode, 62.5/125 um (OM1) complying with TIA-492AAAA; or __________>>.

3. Cable Capacity: <<2-fiber; Quantity of fibers as indicated on drawings; or__________>>.

--CHOOSE ONLY ONE OF THE TWO PARAGRAPHS BELOW--4. Cable Applications: Use listed NFPA 70 Type OFNP plenum cable unless otherwise

indicated.

5. Cable Applications:a. Plenum Applications: Use listed NFPA 70 Type OFNP plenum cable.b. Riser Applications: Use listed NFPA 70 Type OFNR riser cable or Type OFNP plenum

cable.

c. General Applications: Use listed NFPA 70 Type OFN/OFNG general purpose cable,Type OFNR riser cable, or Type OFNP plenum cable.

6. Cable Jacket Color:

a. Laser-Optimized Multimode Fiber (OM3/OM4): <<Aqua; or _________>>.

b. Multimode Fiber (OM1/OM2): <<Orange; or __________>>.

c. Single-Mode Fiber (OS1/OS2): <<Yellow; or _________>>.

7. Product(s):

a. __________.

C. Fiber Optic Interconnecting Devices:

1. Connector Type: <<Type SC; Type LC; Type ST; Type MT-RJ; or __________>>.

2. Connector Performance: <<500; or ____>> mating cycles, when tested in accordance withTIA-455-21.

3. Maximum Attenuation/Insertion Loss: <<0.3 dB; or _________>>.4. Product(s):

a. __________.

D. Fiber Optic Patch Cords:1. Description: Factory-fabricated 2-fiber cable assemblies with suitable connectors at each

end.

2. Patch Cords for Patch Panels:a. Quantity: One for each pair of patch panel ports.

b. Length: <<_____ feet (_____ mm); or _________>>.

3. Patch Cords for Work Areas:a. Quantity: One for each work area outlet port.



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b. Length: <<_____ feet (_____ mm); or _________>>.

4. Product(s):

a. __________.

2.06 COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS

A. Copper Cross-Connection Equipment:1. Connector Blocks for Category 3 Cabling: Type 66 insulation displacement connectors;

capacity sufficient for cables to be terminated plus 25 percent spare.

2. Connector Blocks for Category 5e and Up Cabling: Type 110 insulation displacementconnectors; capacity sufficient for cables to be terminated plus 25 percent spare.

3. Patch Panels for Copper Cabling: Sized to fit EIA/ECA-310 standard <<19 inch (482.6mm); 23 inch (584.2 mm); or ______>> wide equipment racks; <<0.09 inch (2.2 mm);___ inch (___ mm)>> thick aluminum; cabling terminated on Type 110 insulationdisplacement connectors; printed circuit board interface.

a. Jacks: Non-keyed RJ-45, suitable for and complying with same standard as cable tobe terminated; maximum <<48; or ____>> ports per standard width panel.

b. Capacity: Provide ports sufficient for cables to be terminated plus 25 percent spare.

c. Labels: Factory installed laminated plastic nameplates above each port, numberedconsecutively; comply with TIA-606.

d. Provide incoming cable strain relief and routing guides on back of panel.4. Product(s):

a. METZ CONNECT USA Inc; P|Cabling Products; www.metz-connect.com.1) Patch Panels:

(a) METZ CONNECT Model 130A24-00-E: 48 port stainless steel.

(b) METZ CONNECT Model 130A21-00-E: 24 port stainless steel.(c) METZ CONNECT Model 130A20-00-E: 24 port silver anodized aluminum.(d) METZ CONNECT Model 130A20-BK-E: 24 port black anodized aluminum.

2) Data Center Solutions (special patch panels and pre-wired sets of jacks):(a) METZ CONNECT Model 130D2B1B-E: DCCS2 black powder coated steel

(accepts up to DCCS2 assemblies).

(b) METZ CONNECT Model 130D2B1G-E: DCCS2 gray powder coated steel(accepts up to DCCS2 assemblies).

(c) METZ CONNECT DCCS2 PL26 Link<<; Model _________; _________; orNone - N/A>>: Six port RJ45 DCCS2 assembly with 26 AWG cable.

(d) METZ CONNECT DCCS2 PL23 Link<<; Model _________; _________; orNone - N/A>>: Six port RJ45 DCCS2 assembly with 23 AWG cable.

b. __________.

B. Fiber Optic Cross-Connection Equipment:

1. Patch Panels for Fiber Optic Cabling: Sized to fit EIA/ECA-310 standard <<19 inch (482.6mm); 23 inch (584.2 mm); ___ inch (____ mm)))>> wide equipment racks; <<0.09 inch(2.2 mm); ___ inch (___ mm)>> thick aluminum.a. Adapters: As specified above under FIBER OPTIC CABLE AND

INTERCONNECTING DEVICES; maximum of 24 duplex adaptors per standard panelwidth.

b. Labels: Factory installed laminated plastic nameplates above each port, numberedconsecutively; comply with TIA-606.

c. Provide incoming cable strain relief and routing guides on back of panel.

d. Provide rear cable management tray at least <<8 inches (203 mm); ___ inches (___mm)>> deep with removable cover.

e. Provide dust covers for unused adapters.2. Product(s):

a. __________.

C. Backboards: Interior grade plywood without voids, 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick; UL-labeledfire-retardant.



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1. Size: <<As indicated on drawings; 48 by 96 inches (1220 by 2440 mm); _____ by_____ inches (____ by _____ mm); or __________>>.

2. Do not paint over UL label.

D. Equipment Racks and Cabinets: EIA/ECA-310 standard <<19 inch (482.6 mm); or ______>>wide component racks.

1. Wall Mounted Racks: 8 gage aluminum brackets, hinged to allow access to back ofinstalled components.

2. Floor Mounted Racks: 16 gage steel construction with corrosion resistant finish; verticaland horizontal cable management channels, top and bottom cable troughs, and groundinglug.

3. Freestanding Cabinets: Front and rear doors with locks; removable side panels with locks;vented top and rear door; adjustable leveling feet; cable access in roof and base;grounding bar.

a. Roof mounted fan, capacity _____.4. Wall Mounted Cabinets: Front doors with locks, louvered side panels, top and bottom

cable access, and ground lug.

a. Cover inside of cabinet back with plywood backboard as specified.

b. Roof mounted fan, capacity _____.c. Duplex AC power outlet inside cabinet.

5. Cabinets: 16 gage steel construction with corrosion resistant finish.6. Locks: Keyed alike.

2.07 COMMUNICATIONS OUTLETS

A. Outlet Boxes: Comply with Section <<26 0537; or _________>>.

1. Provide depth as required to accommodate cable manufacturer's recommended minimumconductor bend radius.

2. Minimum Size, Unless Otherwise Indicated:

a. Voice Only Outlets: <<4 inch by 2 inch by 2-1/8 inch deep (100 by 50 by 54 mm)trade size; or __________>>.

b. Data or Combination Voice/Data Outlets: <<4 inch square by 2-1/8 inch deep (100by 54 mm) trade size; or __________>>.

c. Fiber Optic Outlets: <<4-11/16 inch square by 2-1/8 inch deep (119 by 54 mm)trade size; or __________>>.

B. Wall Plates:1. Comply with system design standards and UL 514C.

2. Accepts modular jacks/inserts.3. Capacity:

a. Voice Only Outlets: <<_____ ports; or __________>>.

b. Data or Combination Voice/Data Outlets: <<_____ ports; or __________>>.

c. Fiber Optic Outlets: <<_____ simplex/_____ duplex couplers; or ________>>.

--CHOOSE ONLY ONE OF THE TWO PARAGRAPHS BELOW--4. Wall Plate Material/Finish - Flush-Mounted Outlets: Match wiring device and wall plate

finishes specified <<in Section 26 2726; on the drawings; or __________>>.

5. Wall Plate Material/Finish - Flush-Mounted Outlets: <<High impact thermoplastic, colorto be selected; High impact thermoplastic, __________; Type 302 stainless steel;Brass; or _____>>.

6. Product(s):a. METZ CONNECT USA Inc; P|Cabling Products; www.metz-connect.com.

1) Flush-Mounted Faceplates:(a) METZ CONNECT Model 1309142402KE: 1 port, white plastic, USA style of

2.75 x 4.5 inches.

(b) METZ CONNECT Model 1309152402KE: 2 port, white plastic, USA style of2.75 x 4.5 inches.



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(c) METZ CONNECT Model 1309162402KE: 3 port, white plastic, USA style of2.75 x 4.5 inches.

(d) METZ CONNECT Model 1309172402KE: 4 port, white plastic, USA style of2.75 x 4.5 inches.

(e) METZ CONNECT Model 1309192402KE: 6 port, white plastic, USA style of2.75 x 4.5 inches.

(f) METZ CONNECT Model 1355022-SSL-E: 2 port, stainless steel, USA styleof 2.75 x 4.5 inches.

(g) METZ CONNECT Model 1355024-SSL-E: 4 port, stainless steel, USA styleof 2.75 x 4.5 inches.

(h) METZ CONNECT Model 1309142502KE: 1 port, white plastic, 86 x 86 mm.(i) METZ CONNECT Model 1309152502KE: 2 port white plastic, 86 x 86 mm.

2) Surface-Mounted Faceplates:(a) METZ CONNECT Model 1309140002KE: 1 port 37 x 65 x 30 mm.(b) METZ CONNECT Model 1309150002KE: 2 port 37 x 65 x 30 mm.(c) METZ CONNECT Model 1309190002KE: 6 port 38 x 171 x 112 mm.

(d) METZ CONNECT Model 1309430003KE: 2 port IP44 protected.(e) METZ CONNECT Model 1309460003KI: 2 port IP44 protected with locks for

security.

b. __________.

2.08 GROUNDING AND BONDING COMPONENTS

A. Comply with TIA-607.

B. Comply with Section <<26 0526; or __________>>.

2.09 IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS

A. Comply with TIA-606.

B. Comply with Section <<26 0553; or __________>>.

2.10 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. See Section 01 4000 - Quality Requirements, for additional requirements.

B. Factory test cables according to TIA-568.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

--CHOOSE ONLY ONE OF THE TWO PARAGRAPHS BELOW--

A. Comply with latest editions and addenda of TIA-568 (cabling), TIA-569 (pathways), TIA-607(grounding and bonding), NECA/BICSI 568, NFPA 70, and SYSTEM DESIGN as specified inPART 2.

B. Comply with latest editions and addenda of TIA-570, TIA-607, NFPA 70, and SYSTEM DESIGNas specified in PART 2.

C. Comply with Communication Service Provider requirements.

D. Grounding and Bonding: Perform in accordance with TIA-607 and NFPA 70.

E. Install firestopping to preserve fire resistance rating of partitions and other elements, usingmaterials and methods specified<< in Section 07 8400; in Section __________; __________;or None - N/A>>.

3.02 INSTALLATION OF PATHWAYS

A. Install pathways with the following minimum clearances:

1. <<48 inches (1220 mm); ___ inches (___ mm)>> from motors, generators, frequencyconverters, transformers, x-ray equipment, and uninterruptible power systems.

2. <<12 inches (300 mm); ____ inches (____ mm)>> from power conduits and cables andpanelboards.



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3. <<5 inches (125 mm); ___ inches (___ mm)>> from fluorescent and high frequencylighting fixtures.

4. <<6 inches (150 mm); ___ inches (___ mm)>> from flues, hot water pipes, and steampipes.

B. Conduit<<, in Addition to Requirements of Section 26 0534;, in Addition to Requirementsof Section _____; _________; or None - N/A>>:

1. Arrange conduit to provide no more than the equivalent of <<two; or __________>> 90degree bend(s) between pull points.

2. Conduit Bends: Inside radius not less than <<10 times; or _________>> conduit internaldiameter.

3. Arrange conduit to provide no more than <<100 feet (30 m); or __________>> betweenpull points.

4. Do not use conduit bodies.

5. Minimum Cover - Underground Service Entrance: <<Comply with NFPA 70 andCommunications Service Provider requirements; or __________>>.

C. Outlet Boxes:

1. Coordinate locations of outlet boxes provided under Section 26 0537 as required forinstallation of telecommunications outlets provided under this section.

a. Mounting Heights: <<Unless otherwise indicated, as follows:; As indicated on thedrawings.; ______; or None - N/A>>

1) Telephone and Data Outlets: <<18 inches (450 mm); 24 inches (600 mm);____ inches (____ mm)>> above finished floor.

2) Telephone Outlets for Side-Reach Wall-Mounted Telephones: <<54 inches (1.4m); ____ inches (____ m)>> above finished floor to top of telephone.

3) Telephone Outlets for Forward-Reach Wall-Mounted Telephones: <<48 inches(1.2 m); ____ inches (____ m)>> above finished floor to top of telephone.

4) ______.b. Orient outlet boxes for vertical installation of wiring devices unless otherwise

indicated.

c. Provide minimum of <<24 inches (600 mm); or ______>> horizontal separationbetween flush mounted outlet boxes installed on opposite sides of fire rated walls.

d. Unless otherwise indicated, provide separate outlet boxes for line voltage and lowvoltage devices.

e. Locate outlet boxes so that wall plate does not span different building finishes.f. Locate outlet boxes so that wall plate does not cross masonry joints.

g. ______.

3.03 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND CABLING

A. Cabling: 1. Do not bend cable at radius less than manufacturer's recommended bend radius; for

unshielded twisted pair use bend radius of not less than 4 times cable diameter.

2. Do not over-cinch or crush cables.3. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended cable pull tension.

4. When installing in conduit, use only lubricants approved by cable manufacturer and do notchafe or damage outer jacket.

B. Service Loops (Slack or Excess Length): Provide the following minimum extra length of cable,looped neatly:

1. At Distribution Frames: <<120 inches (3000 mm); ___ inches (____ mm)>>.

2. At Outlets - Copper: <<12 inches (305 mm); ___ inches (___ mm)>>.

3. At Outlets - Optical Fiber: <<39 inches (1000 mm); ___ inches (___ mm)>>.

C. Copper Cabling:

1. Category 5e and Above: Maintain cable geometry; do not untwist more than 1/2 inch (12mm) from point of termination.



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2. For 4-pair cables in conduit, do not exceed <<25 pounds (110 N); ____ pounds (___N)>> pull tension.

3. Use <<T568B; T568A; or __________>> wiring configuration.

D. Fiber Optic Cabling:

1. Prepare for pulling by cutting outer jacket for <<10 inches (250 mm); ___ inches (___mm)>> from end, leaving strength members exposed. Twist strength members togetherand attach to pulling eye.

2. Support vertical cable at intervals as recommended by manufacturer.

E. Wall-Mounted Racks and Enclosures:1. Install to plywood backboards only, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Mount so height of topmost panel does not exceed <<78 inches (1980 mm); ___ inches(___ mm)>> above floor.

F. Floor-Mounted Racks and Enclosures: Permanently anchor to floor in accordance withmanufacturer's recommendations.

G. Floor-Mounted Enclosures: Connect adjacent cabinets together and remove interior sidepanels.

H. Identification:

1. Use <<wire and cable markers; or _________>> to identify cables at each end.

2. Use <<manufacturer-furnished label inserts; identification labels; engravedwallplate; or _________>> to identify each jack at communications outlets with uniqueidentifier.

3. Use <<identification nameplate; or _________>> to identify cross-connectionequipment, equipment racks, and cabinets.

3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. See Section 01 4000 - Quality Requirements, for additional requirements.

B. Comply with inspection and testing requirements of specified installation standards.

C. Visual Inspection:

1. Inspect cable jackets for certification markings.2. Inspect cable terminations for color coded labels of proper type.3. Inspect outlet plates and patch panels for complete labels.4. Inspect patch cords for complete labels.

D. Testing - Copper Cabling and Associated Equipment:

1. Test backbone cables after termination but before cross-connection.2. Test backbone cables for DC loop resistance, shorts, opens, intermittent faults, and

polarity between connectors and between conductors and shield, if cable has overallshield.

3. Test operation of shorting bars in connection blocks.4. Category 3 Backbone: Perform attenuation test.5. Category 3 Links: Test each pair for short circuit continuity, short to ground, crosses,

reversed polarity, operational and ring-back, and dial tone.

6. Category 5e and Above Backbone: Perform near end cross talk (NEXT) and attenuationtests.

7. Category 5e and Above Links: Perform tests for wire map, length, attenuation, NEXT, andpropagation delay.

E. Testing - Fiber Optic Cabling:1. Backbone: Perform optical fiber end-to-end attenuation test using an optical time domain

reflectometer (OTDR) and manufacturer's recommended test procedures; performverification acceptance tests and factory reel tests.

2. Multimode Backbone: Perform tests in accordance with TIA-526-14 Method B.3. Single Mode Backbone: Perform tests in accordance with TIA-526-7 Method B.

4. Links: Perform optical fiber end-to-end attenuation tests and field reel tests.



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F. Final Testing: After all work is complete, including installation of telecommunications outlets,and telephone dial tone service is active, test each voice jack for dial tone.

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CSI Master Format Specification 271005 Structured Cabling for Voice and Data

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