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Telecommunications Part 1 - General 1.01

The document outlines specifications for installing and removing telecommunications cabling at the Sterling Town Hall. It includes specifications for installing new Category 6 voice and data cabling to all work areas directly home-run to the data center. It also specifies the removal of the existing cabling. Testing is required to certify the new installation meets specifications.

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Telecommunications Part 1 - General 1.01

The document outlines specifications for installing and removing telecommunications cabling at the Sterling Town Hall. It includes specifications for installing new Category 6 voice and data cabling to all work areas directly home-run to the data center. It also specifies the removal of the existing cabling. Testing is required to certify the new installation meets specifications.

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. The scope of this project is to provide (furnish and install) the hardware, infrastructure,
cabling and terminations and associated components, trim, sealant, firestopping and
accessories for complete and operational telecommunications system at the Sterling
Town Hall, and as defined in the following project components:

• Voice and Data Center Cabling


• Voice and Data Center Cable Removal

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: Dimensioned plans and elevations showing minimum clearances and installed
features and devices for system components. Include a diagram showing interconnection of
major system components and indicating grounding connections. Provide Wiring Diagrams for
power, signal, and control wiring.

B. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.

C. Operation and Maintenance Data: For equipment and components to include in emergency,
operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer trained and certified on the Belden System
2400.

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

C. Comply with NFPA 70.

1.04 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate installation of materials and equipment with town Construction Manager for the
project.

1.05 PRICING

A. Pricing should be itemized by Part and Sub-Part. Each Part and Sub-Part can be awarded
separately or in total.
PART 2 - CABLING

2.01 VOICE AND DATA CENTER CABLING - INSTALATION

A. Summary:

The facility will include a Category 6 cabling plant. This cabling will support numerous
systems including telephones, computers, audio video, and security.

All cabling will be direct home run from the station location to the appropriate panel. Cabling
shall be color coded to correspond with the intended use. All station jacks shall be category 6
rated RJ-45 and also be color coded. These colors as well as the labeling scheme will help to
make this a user-friendly network.

B. Design:

All cabling will be run as per the attached document “Memorial Building CAT5 Line Drops”

C. Specifics:

Cable Type – Cable shall be plenum rated category 6 - 550 MHz 4-pair. Cable shall be
manufactured by Belden.

Cable Support System – Cabling shall be properly supported using a Caddy J- Hook System.
This support system shall consist of appropriately sized and placed J-Hooks to comply with all
codes and manufacturer suggested installation practices. Provide an 18” wide cable tray
above ceiling.

Jacks – Cable shall be terminated on Category 6 RJ-45 Insert Type Jacks. Jack shall be
manufactured by Leviton, Ortronics, Panduit, or similar major manufacturer. This contractor shall
be responsible for all plates associated with this system.

Patch Panels - Cable shall be terminated on Category 6 – 48 Port Rack Mount Patch Panels.
Patch Panels shall be manufactured by Leviton, Ortronics, Panduit, or similar major
manufacturer.

Labeling – all cabling, patch panels and jacks shall be properly labeled to comply with TIA
standards. All labeling shall be machine printed on both ends respectively.

Testing/Certification – all cabling shall be tested and certified using a level 3 tester such as a
Fluke DTX-1800. Test results shall be provided to Owner in .pdf format.

D. Warranty:

Cabling plant includes 25 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty


2.02 VOICE AND DATA CENTER CABLING - REMOVAL

A. Summary:

The facility has existing cabling that the town would like to have removed.

B. Removal:

All cabling, jacks, panels will be removed as per the attached document “Memorial Building
CAT5 Line Removal”

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 WIRING METHODS

A. Wiring Method: Install cables in raceways and cable trays except within consoles, cabinets,
desks, and counters, and except in accessible ceiling spaces and in gypsum board partitions
where unenclosed wiring method may be used. Conceal raceway and cables except in unfinished
spaces.

B. Wiring within Enclosures: Bundle, lace, and train cables to terminal points with no excess and
without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending radii. Provide and use lacing bars and
distribution spools.

3.02 INSTALLATION OF CABLES

A. General Requirements:

1. Do not install bruised, kinked, scored, deformed, or abraded cable. Do not splice cable
between termination, tap, or junction points. Remove and discard cable if damaged
during installation and replace it with new cable.

B. Open-Cable Installation:

1. Install cabling with horizontal and vertical cable guides in telecommunication spaces with
terminating hardware and interconnection equipment.

2. Cable shall not be run through structural members or be in contact with pipes, ducts, or
other potentially damaging items.

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