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PART 1 - SECTION 16715 - VOICE AND DATA COMMUNICATION CABLING
PART 2 - GENERAL
2.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
2.2 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Pathways.
2. UTP cabling.
3. Coaxial cable.
4. Cable connecting hardware, patch panels, and cross-connects.
5. Telecommunications outlet/connectors.
6. Cabling system identification products.
7. Cable management system.
2.3 DEFINITIONS
A. BICSI: Building Industry Consulting Service International.
B. Consolidation Point: A location for interconnection between horizontal cables extending from
building pathways and horizontal cables extending into furniture pathways.
C. Cross-Connect: A facility enabling the termination of cable elements and their interconnection
or cross-connection.
D. EMI: Electromagnetic interference.
E. IDC: Insulation displacement connector.
F. LAN: Local area network.
G. MUTOA: Multiuser telecommunications outlet assembly, a grouping in one location of several
telecommunications outlet/connectors.
H. Outlet/Connectors: A connecting device in the work area on which horizontal cable or outlet
cable terminates.
I. RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution Designer.
J. UTP: Unshielded twisted pair.
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2.4 HORIZONTAL CABLING DESCRIPTION
A. Horizontal cable and its connecting hardware provide the means of transporting signals between
the telecommunications outlet/connector and the horizontal cross-connect located in the
communications equipment room. This cabling and its connecting hardware are called
"permanent link," a term that is used in the testing protocols.
1. TIA/EIA-568-B.1 requires that a minimum of two telecommunications outlet/connectors
be installed for each work area.
2. Horizontal cabling shall contain no more that one transition point or consolidation point
between the horizontal cross-connect and the telecommunications outlet/connector.
3. Bridged taps and splices shall not be installed in the horizontal cabling.
B. A work area is approximately 100 sq. ft. (9.3 sq. m), and includes the components that extend
from the telecommunications outlet/connectors to the station equipment.
C. The maximum allowable horizontal cable length is 295 feet (90 m). This maximum allowable
length does not include an allowance for the length of 16 feet (4.9 m) to the workstation
equipment. The maximum allowable length does not include an allowance for the length of 16
feet (4.9 m) in the horizontal cross-connect.
2.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. General Performance: Horizontal cabling system shall comply with transmission standards in
TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10(draft), when tested according to test procedures of
this standard. Horizontal cabling for data shall be capable of supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
2.6 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B. Submit Owner-approved numbering scheme.
C. Warranty documentation certified by factory.
D. Qualification Data: For Installer, both company and personnel.
E. Source quality-control reports.
F. Field quality-control reports.
2.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: Cabling Installer must have personnel certified by BICSI on staff.
1. Installation Supervision: Installation shall be under the direct supervision of Level 2
Installer, who shall be present at all times when Work of this Section is performed at
Project site.
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2. Firm with at least 3 years of successful installation experience with projects utilizing
systems similar to those required for this project.
3. References: Provide a list of references for similar projects, including contact name,
phone number, name of project, and type of project.
4. Certification: Confirm that the installer of the data cabling system has been certified
prior to bid date by the manufacturer of the proposed products. Include details of the
terms and expiration date of the arrangement.
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. Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces: Comply with TIA/EIA-569-A.
D. Grounding: Comply with ANSI-J-STD-607-A.
2.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Test cables upon receipt at Project site.
1. Test each pair of UTP cable for open and short circuits.
2.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install cables and connecting materials until wet
work in spaces is complete and dry, and temporary HVAC system is operating and maintaining
ambient temperature and humidity conditions at occupancy levels during the remainder of the
construction period.
2.10 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate layout and installation of telecommunications pathways and cabling with other
trades.
2.11 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective
covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.
1. Patch-Panel Units: One of each type.
2. Device Plates: One of each type.
PART 3 - PRODUCTS
3.1 PATHWAYS
A. General Requirements: Comply with TIA/EIA-569-A.
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B. Cable Support: NRTL labeled for support of Category 6 cabling, designed to prevent
degradation of cable performance and pinch points that could damage cable.
1. Support brackets with cable tie slots for fastening cable ties to brackets.
2. Lacing bars, spools, J-hooks, and D-rings.
3. Straps and other devices.
C. Conduit and Boxes: Comply with requirements in Division 16 Section "Raceway and Boxes for
Electrical Systems."
3.2 UTP CABLE AND CONNECTIVITY HARDWARE
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide a structured cabling system
(cable/connectivity) by one of the following. Combinations of cable/connectivity
manufacturers other than those listed below are not acceptable.
1. Berk-Tek; a Nexans company / Ortronics
2. Siemon Co. (The)
3. AMP Netconnect; Tyco International Ltd.
B. Description: 100-ohm, 4-pair UTP, formed into 4-pair, binder groups covered with a blue
thermoplastic jacket.
1. Comply with ICEA S-90-661 for mechanical properties.
2. Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 (draft) for performance specifications.
3. Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction as complying
with UL 444 and NFPA 70 for the following types:
a. Communications, Plenum Rated: Type CMP, complying with NFPA 262.
C. General Requirements for Cable Connecting Hardware: Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.2, IDC
type, with modules designed for punch-down caps or tools. Cables shall be terminated with
connecting hardware of same category or higher.
D. Patch Panel: Modular panels housing multiple-numbered jack units with IDC-type connectors
at each jack for permanent termination of pair groups of installed cables.
1. Number of Jacks per Field: One for each four-pair UTP cable indicated.
E. Jacks and Jack Assemblies: Modular, color-coded, eight-position modular receptacle units with
integral IDC-type terminals.
F. Patch Cords: Factory-made, four-pair cables in 36-inch (900 mm) lengths; terminated with
eight-position modular plug at each end.
1. Patch cords shall have bend-relief-compliant boots and color-coded icons to ensure
Category 5e performance. Patch cords shall have latch guards to protect against
snagging.
2. Patch cords shall have color-coded boots for circuit identification.
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3.3 COAXIAL CABLE
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
following:
1. Belden CDT Inc.; Electronics Division.
2. CommScope, Inc.
B. Cable Characteristics: Broadband type, recommended by cable manufacturer specifically for
broadband data transmission applications. Coaxial cable and accessories shall have 75-ohm
nominal impedance with a return loss of 20 dB maximum from 7 to 806 MHz.
C. RG-6/U: NFPA 70, Type CATV or CM.
1. No. 16 AWG, solid, copper-covered steel conductor; gas-injected, foam-PE insulation.
2. Double shielded with 100 percent aluminum-foil shield and 60 percent aluminum braid.
3. Jacketed with black PVC or PE.
4. Suitable for indoor installations.
D. NFPA and UL compliance, listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction as complying with UL 1655 and with NFPA 70 "Radio and Television Equipment"
and "Community Antenna Television and Radio Distribution" Articles. Types are as follows:
1. CATV Plenum Rated: Type CATVP, complying with NFPA 262.
3.4 COAXIAL CABLE HARDWARE
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
following:
1. Leviton Voice & Data Division.
2. Siemon Co. (The).
B. Coaxial-Cable Connectors: Type BNC, 75 ohms.
3.5 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET/CONNECTORS
A. Jacks: 100-ohm, balanced, twisted-pair connector; four-pair, eight-position modular. Comply
with TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 (draft). Color of jacks shall match wiring
devices. Coordinate color with Division 16 Section “Wiring Devices.”
B. Workstation Outlets: multi-port-connector assemblies mounted in single faceplate.
1. Plastic Faceplate: High-impact plastic. Coordinate color with Division 16 Section
"Wiring Devices."
2. Metal Faceplate: Match wiring devices, complying with requirements in Division 16
Section "Wiring Devices."
3. For use with snap-in jacks accommodating any combination of UTP, optical fiber, and
coaxial work area cords.
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a. Flush mounting jacks, positioning the cord at a 45-degree angle.
4. Legend: Snap-in, clear-label covers and machine-printed paper inserts.
3.6 GROUNDING
A. Comply with requirements in Division 16 Section "Grounding and Bonding for Electrical
Systems" for grounding conductors and connectors.
B. Comply with ANSI-J-STD-607-A.
3.7 IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS
A. Comply with TIA/EIA-606-A and UL 969 for labeling materials, including label stocks,
laminating adhesives, and inks used by label printers.
B. Comply with requirements in Division 16 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems."
3.8 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Factory test UTP and optical fiber cables on reels according to TIA/EIA-568-B.1.
B. Factory test UTP cables according to TIA/EIA-568-B.2.
C. Factory test multimode optical fiber cables according to TIA/EIA-526-14-A and TIA/EIA-568-
B.3.
D. Factory-sweep test coaxial cables at frequencies from 5 MHz to 1 GHz. Sweep test shall test
the frequency response, or attenuation over frequency, of a cable by generating a voltage whose
frequency is varied through the specified frequency range and graphing the results.
E. Cable will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.
F. Prepare test and inspection reports.
PART 4 - EXECUTION
4.1 WIRING METHODS
A. Wiring Method: Install cables in raceways, boxes, sleeves and cable trays provided under
division 16. Refer to drawings for extent of division 16 scope related to raceways. Provide
additional raceways, boxes, sleeves, supports, etc. as required. Comply with requirements of
related Division 16 sections.
1. Install plenum cable in environmental air spaces, including plenum ceilings.
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2. Comply with requirements for raceways and boxes specified in Division 16 Section
"Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems."
B. Conceal conductors and cables in finished spaces.
C. Wiring within Enclosures: Bundle, lace, and train cables within enclosures. Connect to
terminal points with no excess and without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending
radii. Provide and use lacing bars and distribution spools.
4.2 INSTALLATION OF PATHWAYS
A. Comply with requirements for demarcation point, pathways, cabinets, and racks specified in
Division 27 Section "Communications Equipment Room Fittings." Drawings indicate general
arrangement of pathways and fittings.
B. Comply with TIA/EIA-569-A for pull-box sizing and length of conduit and number of bends
between pull points.
C. Comply with requirements in Division 16 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems"
for installation of conduits and wireways.
4.3 INSTALLATION OF CABLES
A. Comply with NECA 1.
B. General Requirements for Cabling:
1. Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.1.
2. Comply with BICSI ITSIM, Ch. 6, "Cable Termination Practices."
3. Install 110-style IDC termination hardware unless otherwise indicated.
4. MUTOA shall not be used as a cross-connect point.
5. Consolidation points may be used only for making a direct connection to
telecommunications outlet/connectors:
a. Do not use consolidation point as a cross-connect point, as a patch connection, or
for direct connection to workstation equipment.
b. Locate consolidation points for UTP at least 49 feet (15 m) from communications
equipment room.
6. Terminate conductors; no cable shall contain unterminated elements. Make terminations
only at indicated outlets, terminals, cross-connects, and patch panels.
7. Cables may not be spliced. Secure and support cables at intervals not exceeding 30
inches (760 mm) and not more than 6 inches (150 mm) from cabinets, boxes, fittings,
outlets, racks, frames, and terminals.
8. Install lacing bars to restrain cables, to prevent straining connections, and to prevent
bending cables to smaller radii than minimums recommended by manufacturer.
9. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points without exceeding manufacturer's
limitations on bending radii, but not less than radii specified in BICSI ITSIM, "Cabling
Termination Practices" Chapter. Install lacing bars and distribution spools.
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10. 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.
11. Cold-Weather Installation: Bring cable to room temperature before dereeling. Heat
lamps shall not be used for heating.
12. In the communications equipment room, install a 10-foot- (3-m-) long service loop on
each end of cable.
13. Pulling Cable: Comply with BICSI ITSIM, Ch. 4, "Pulling Cable." Monitor cable pull
tensions.
C. UTP Cable Installation:
1. Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.2.
2. Do not untwist UTP cables more than 1/2 inch (12 mm) from the point of termination to
maintain cable geometry.
D. Open-Cable Installation:
1. Install cabling with horizontal and vertical cable guides in telecommunications spaces
with terminating hardware and interconnection equipment.
2. Suspend UTP cable not in a cabletray or pathway, a minimum of 2 inches (50 mm) above
ceilings by cable supports not more than 60 inches (1524 mm) apart.
3. Cable shall not be run through structural members or in contact with pipes, ducts, or other
potentially damaging items.
E. Installation of Cable Routed Exposed under Raised Floors:
1. Install plenum-rated cable only.
2. Install cabling after the flooring system has been installed in raised floor areas.
3. Coil cable [6 feet (1800 mm)] <Insert size> long not less than [12 inches (300 mm)]
<Insert size> in diameter below each feed point.
F. Outdoor Coaxial Cable Installation:
1. Install outdoor connections in enclosures complying with NEMA 250, Type 4X. Install
corrosion-resistant connectors with properly designed O-rings to keep out moisture.
2. Attach antenna lead-in cable to support structure at intervals not exceeding 36 inches
(915 mm).
G. Group connecting hardware for cables into separate logical fields.
H. Separation from EMI Sources:
1. Comply with BICSI TDMM and TIA/EIA-569-A for separating unshielded copper voice
and data communication cable from potential EMI sources, including electrical power
lines and equipment.
2. Separation between open communications cables or cables in nonmetallic raceways and
unshielded power conductors and electrical equipment shall be as follows:
a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 5 inches (127
mm).
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b. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 12 inches (300
mm).
c. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 24 inches (610
mm).
3. Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and
unshielded power lines or electrical equipment shall be as follows:
a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 2-1/2 inches (64
mm).
b. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches (150
mm).
c. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 12 inches (300
mm).
4. Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and power
lines and electrical equipment located in grounded metallic conduits or enclosures shall
be as follows:
a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: No requirement.
b. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 3 inches (76
mm).
c. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches (150
mm).
5. Separation between Communications Cables and Electrical Motors and Transformers, 5
kVA or HP and Larger: A minimum of 48 inches (1200 mm).
6. Separation between Communications Cables and Fluorescent Fixtures: A minimum of 5
inches (127 mm).
4.4 FIRESTOPPING
A. Comply with requirements in Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping."
B. Comply with TIA/EIA-569-A, Annex A, "Firestopping."
C. Comply with BICSI TDMM, "Firestopping Systems" Article.
4.5 GROUNDING
A. Install grounding according to BICSI TDMM, "Grounding, Bonding, and Electrical Protection"
Chapter.
B. Comply with ANSI-J-STD-607-A.
C. Locate grounding bus bar to minimize the length of bonding conductors. Fasten to wall
allowing at least 2-inch (50-mm) clearance behind the grounding bus bar. Connect grounding
bus bar with a minimum No. 4 AWG grounding electrode conductor from grounding bus bar to
suitable electrical building ground.
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D. Bond metallic equipment to the grounding bus bar, using not smaller than No. 6 AWG
equipment grounding conductor.
4.6 IDENTIFICATION
A. Identify system components, wiring, and cabling complying with TIA/EIA-606-A. Comply
with requirements for identification specified in Division 16 Section "Identification for
Electrical Systems."
1. Color-code cross-connect fields and apply colors to voice and data service backboards,
connections, covers, and labels.
B. Cable and Wire Identification:
1. Label each cable within 4 inches (100 mm) of each termination and tap, where it is
accessible in a cabinet or junction or outlet box, and elsewhere as indicated.
2. Each wire connected to building-mounted devices is not required to be numbered at
device if color of wire is consistent with associated wire connected and numbered within
panel or cabinet.
3. Label each terminal strip and screw terminal in each cabinet, rack, or panel.
a. Individually number wiring conductors connected to terminal strips and identify
each cable or wiring group being extended from a panel or cabinet to a building-
mounted device with name and number of particular device as shown.
b. Label each unit and field within distribution racks and frames.
4. Identification within Connector Fields in Equipment Rooms and Wiring Closets: Label
each connector and each discrete unit of cable-terminating and connecting hardware.
Where similar jacks and plugs are used for both voice and data communication cabling,
use a different color for jacks and plugs of each service.
C. Labels shall be preprinted or computer-printed type with printing area and font color that
contrasts with cable jacket color but still complies with requirements in TIA/EIA 606-A, for the
following:
1. Cables use flexible vinyl or polyester that flexes as cables are bent.
4.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Perform tests and inspections.
B. Tests and Inspections:
1. Visually inspect UTP and optical fiber cable jacket materials for NRTL certification
markings. Inspect cabling terminations in communications equipment rooms for
compliance with color-coding for pin assignments, and inspect cabling connections for
compliance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1.
2. Visually confirm [Category 5e,] [Category 6,] marking of outlets, cover plates,
outlet/connectors, and patch panels.
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3. Visually inspect cable placement, cable termination, grounding and bonding, equipment
and patch cords, and labeling of all components.
4. Test UTP backbone copper cabling for DC loop resistance, shorts, opens, intermittent
faults, and polarity between conductors. Test operation of shorting bars in connection
blocks. Test cables after termination but not cross-connection.
a. Test instruments shall meet or exceed applicable requirements in TIA/EIA-568-
B.2. Perform tests with a tester that complies with performance requirements in
"Test Instruments (Normative)" Annex, complying with measurement accuracy
specified in "Measurement Accuracy (Informative)" Annex. Use only test cords
and adapters that are qualified by test equipment manufacturer for channel or link
test configuration.
5. UTP Performance Tests:
a. Test for each outlet. Perform the following tests according to TIA/EIA-568-B.1
and TIA/EIA-568-B.2:
1) Wire map.
2) Length (physical vs. electrical, and length requirements).
3) Insertion loss.
4) Near-end crosstalk (NEXT) loss.
5) Power sum near-end crosstalk (PSNEXT) loss.
6) Equal-level far-end crosstalk (ELFEXT).
7) Power sum equal-level far-end crosstalk (PSELFEXT).
8) Return loss.
9) Propagation delay.
10) Delay skew.
C. Document data for each measurement. Data for submittals shall be printed in a summary report
that is formatted similar to Table 10.1 in BICSI TDMM, or transferred from the instrument to
the computer, saved as text files, and printed and submitted.
D. End-to-end cabling will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.
E. Prepare test and inspection reports.
4.8 DEMONSTRATION
A. Train Owner's maintenance personnel in cable-plant management operations, including
changing signal pathways for different workstations, rerouting signals in failed cables, and
keeping records of cabling assignments and revisions when extending wiring to establish new
workstation outlets.
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