1.0 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE

1.1 OVERVIEW

The Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure or Structured Cabling is designed to be a distributed star topology with all data, voice and video services originating from a Main Distribution Frame (MDF). From the MDF, cables shall extend to various Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) locations distributed throughout the campus. To the extent possible, all MDFs, IDFs shall be located in secured areas and/or enclosures; all such locations shall be subject to approval by OUSD technology and facilities departments. An extensive conduit system extends throughout most of the larger campuses and provides communication pathways to each of the buildings.

Connectivity between these facilities shall be via fiber optic and/or copper cables. For all new implementations, the following represents OUSD Standard:

• 12-strand 9/125 microns, Single Mode ARMORED Plenum-rated Fiber Optic Riser Cables Indoor/Outdoor, Tight Buffer with SC-Duplex Connectors with ceramic ferrule, 9/125 microns. This is for connecting MDF to IDF.

• Category 6a Unshielded Twisted Pair Copper Cables, with Category 6a RJ45 Connectors

• B40-MB50 Multi-Band Antenna, The B40-MB50 Multi-Band Antenna shall be routed in a dedicated ½” minimum EMT conduit. The antenna shall be exterior wall mounted at roof level.

Alternate standards may be approved by OUSD on a case-by-case basis where existing cable will be supplemented by new cables.

Separate parallel systems exist only for the following: fire alarm, intrusion alarm, and building controls (e.g. BACnet). These parallel systems often interconnect with the data network for remote monitoring and intersite communication. The contractor shall take great care to not to disturb these systems in any way. The Technology Standards herein are intended to cover data, security cameras, audio/visual, voice and video (VOIP) connectivity provided as a service to the district as a whole and managed by the Technology Services Department.

Unspecified Equipment & Material
Any item of equipment or material not specifically addressed on the drawings or in this document and required to provide a complete and functional installation shall be provided in a level of quantity and quality consistent with other specified items.

This section provides a description of technical and/or performance specifications relative to OUSD’s installation pricing requirements. Specifically, this section has been arranged to present information in the following order:

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• Basic Contractor Responsibilities

• Contractor Qualifications

• Panduit design and installation certifications

• Provisioning by Contractor

• Provisioning by Others

• Pathways Installations

• Submittals/Variances

• Acceptance and Subsequent Support

• Other Contractor Responsibilities

• System Documentation and Standards

• Standards, Guidelines and Practices

• System Certification and/or Warranties

• Products

• MDF/IDF Room Build outs

• Pathways

• Backbone Cables and Terminations

• Horizontal Cables and Terminations

• Other

• Installation

• Overview

• MDF/IDF Room Buildouts

• Pathways

• Backbone Cables and Terminations

• Horizontal Cables and Terminations

• Miscellaneous Cable Requirements

• Labeling Schemes

• Testing Procedures

• As-Built Documentation

• Miscellaneous OUSD Installation Requirements

1.2 DEFINITION – TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE is defined as all required equipment and cabling including the following: cabinets, racks, splice enclosures, termination blocks, cross-connect wire or cordage, patch panels, patch cords, telecommunication outlets, mounting hardware, wire management, shielded and unshielded twisted pair, sub-duct (innerduct), coaxial and optical fiber cable installed and configured to provide computer data and voice connectivity from each data or voice device to the network file server or voice network/switch designated as the service point of the local area network.

Cables and terminations shall be provided and located as shown and in the quantities indicated in the Scope of Work and supported by the drawings. Fiber cables shall terminate in modular patch panels located in all demarcation and termination points shown on the drawings. All cables and terminations shall be identified at all locations. All cables shall terminate in an alphanumeric sequence at all termination locations. All copper cable terminations shall comply with, and be tested to TIA/EIA 568A and TSB-67 standards for Category 6a for data cabling and telephone installations. Station cables shall terminate on appropriate station termination hardware, surface mount or flush mount, equipped as shown on the drawings.

1.3 BASIC CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall, at a minimum, possess the following attributes:

• The Oakland Unified School District (“District”) has determined that contractors on future projects (“Contractor(s)” or “Firm(s)”) must be prequalified prior to submitting a bid or proposal on the District’s state-funding eligible and lease-leaseback projects. To become pre-qualified, follow this link or copy and paste into your browser www.ousd.org/Page/243.

• Current manufacturer certification as a certified designer and as a certified installer of the product to be installed, which shall remain valid during the entire course of the installation agreement, with no known pending action or intent by manufacturer and/or the Contractor to terminate or limit status as a manufacturer certified designer and installer.

  NOTE: Pending Respondent status as a certified designer and installer is unacceptable. Proof of this certification must be included in all bid packets submitted to the district in order for a vendor to be qualified for selection.

Required Certifications to be held by Designer, Contractor and Installers

1. Juniper (Elite)

2. Cisco (Gold Partner) - includes Meraki

3. Panduit (Silver or Gold)

• At least one prior year of certified status with the manufacturer for the products to be installed, including the right and ability to deliver a completed installation conforming to the manufacturer’s warranty program requirements; additionally, the Contractor must have completed at least five similar projects as a certified designer and installer for the products to be installed.

• Five years of cabling and pathway implementation experience under its current organizational structure, either directly or under wholly owned predecessor entities.

• Profitable status for at least the two preceding fiscal years (three years if privately held and not submitting financial statements).

• No significant pending litigation, which may subject the company to financial risk exceeding twenty percent of its value.

• Insurance coverage as required by OUSD (such as, but not limited to, workers compensation), as well as professional liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

• At least one Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified by Building Industries Consultant Services International, including the willingness and intent to assign such personnel to this project as project engineer or project manager.

• Personnel specifically trained and certified under the manufacturer’s installation training program, including the willingness and intent to assign installation project resources in a manner which utilizes certified personnel for each and every project manager and foreman/supervisor position associated with providing services to meet these installation requirements.

Provisioning by Contractor

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide shop drawings of any cable path engineering and cable system engineering in conjunction with the drawings issued by OUSD for the subject installation. OUSD, OUSD Technology Services or OUSD’s representative, prior to cable placement, must approve any shop drawings of engineered pathways not already depicted on the drawings. The Contractor shall provide a designated project manager to coordinate engineering and construction activity with OUSD or OUSD’s representative throughout the course of this engagement.

The Contractor, except as otherwise indicated herein, shall also:

• Provide and install all materials including, but not limited to: communications cable; station jacks, inserts and faceplates; device boxes and brackets; cable support apparatus; cable runways; cable raceways; conduits, sleeves, firestopping, underground pull boxes, junction boxes, grounding, coring and patching, equipment racks, equipment cabinets, MDF/IDF termination components; labeling; testing; etc.

• Provide and furnish all supplemental labor and related services, including, but not limited to: design/engineering, operating system configuration, testing, and test equipment, as-built documentation in AutoCAD printed drawings and software file copy format, contract administration, etc., as applicable to expeditiously completing installations at OUSD facilities in accordance with requirements of this Technical Specification

• Provide Fluke tests reports prior to termination of any and all cabling

• Acquire OUSD Technology Services review & approval for all submittals prior to installation

• Provide and furnish all permits

• Satisfy all shipping, tax and other expenses reasonably associated with the Implementation

• Provide and furnish completely installed and certified systems, inclusive of as-built documentation, cable test documentation, manufacturer’s warranties, as well as any and all regulatory sign-offs associated with the Implementation.

• Provide and furnish completed lien waivers and lien releases for each supplier or trade subcontractor utilized during the course of the project.

• Coordinate as necessary with OUSD facilities personnel, campus faculty, OUSD’s Representative, and other OUSD contractors, as well as execute installations in accordance with demands of OUSD’s requirements.

  OUSD reserves the right to define other Contractor responsibilities before executing a final contract.

Provisioning by Others

Within the fulfillment of each OUSD installation requirement, certain responsibilities are borne by others. The following bullets generally outline the duties of OUSD, OUSD Technology Services and OUSD’s representative.

• OUSD’s Representative: For purposes of OUSD’s installation requirements, OUSD Representative’s overall responsibilities include: providing OUSD with advice and design services relative to the communications infrastructure; oversight and/or project management specifically relevant to OUSD’s installation requirements; serve as a liaison between OUSD, the Contractor, campus faculty, various OUSD facilities personnel, and others as applicable but specifically relevant to design, engineering and implementation of OUSD’s infrastructure.

Installation

It is intended that all unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling will be installed, tested and certified to meet the latest available draft of TIA/EIA requirements for Category 6a cabling installations, as well as other industry standards, guidelines and practices. Fiber optic cabling implemented pursuant to OUSD’s installation requirements shall likewise be installed, tested and certified to meet the latest applicable standards, guidelines and practices. Furthermore, each installation shall be certified to meet the latest available manufacturer’s requirements for an extended warranty of Twenty Five (25) years minimum duration.

These Standards and associated documents may specify various required materials, components and processes. To the extent the Contractor intends to deviate from any written or intended specification, a written request and submittal must be provided to OUSD/OUSD Technology Services/OUSD’s Representative and written OUSD and OUSD Technology Services approval must be granted prior to proceeding with any variance.

Acceptance and Subsequent Support

Prior to each installation’s final acceptance, the Contractor will perform complete system tests under the supervision of OUSD, OUSD Technology Services and/or OUSD’s Representative. The Contractor will furnish all necessary test equipment and perform all work required to determine or modify performance to meet specifications as described herein. This work shall include, but not be limited to, the following at no extra cost:

• Complete testing of each and every cable pair or fiber strand in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and guidelines and provide a Fluke test report.

• Submission of detailed, computer generated test results to OUSD/OUSD Technology Services/OUSD’s Representatives as required within this Technical Specification

• Adjustment of all components for optimum quality operation as well as for maximum manageability and aesthetic quality

• Development and provision of complete as-built drawings and other documentation as required within this Technical Specification

• Provision of complete instruction to OUSD’s personnel in the proper operation of the cabling by a qualified representative of the Contractor at a time suitable to OUSD; complete instructions, diagrams and drawings necessary to ensure the success of the training shall be developed by the Contractor and will become the property of OUSD prior to acceptance

• Provide at a minimum of (2) training sessions for a total of (4) hours each on new network architecture for all OUSD personnel within the Technology, Telecom, and Security, and Audio Visual Departments. The first training session will commence within (10) days after final completion and the second will occur within 1 year after final completion.

OUSD shall either accept the network in writing or notify the Contractor in writing, specifying in reasonable detail, those particulars, which OUSD deems unacceptable. With respect to any such particulars, which OUSD deems are unacceptable, the Contractor shall immediately proceed to correct them, and after correction thereof, OUSD shall accept or reject the modifications in writing.

Other Contractor Responsibilities

In addition to the above, the Contractor shall also abide by the following responsibilities:

• Site Cleaning. Throughout the progress of each OUSD installation, the Contractor shall keep the working areas free from debris of all types and shall remove from the premises all refuse resulting from any work performed by the Contractor. On a daily basis and at the completion of its work, the Contractor shall, to the extent possible, leave the premises in a clean and finished condition.

• Safety Requirements. The Contractor will utilize appropriate personnel and display warning signs, signals, flags and/or barricades at the work site to ensure adherence to OUSD, State and industry safety regulations and as prudence requires. Costs for such safety provisions shall be included within each unit pricing cost.

Specification Status

All specifications and requirements related to this project will not be “frozen”, but are subject to change by OUSD, OUSD Technology Services and/or OUSD’s Representative.

1.4 STANDARDS AND SUBMITTALS

Standards, Guidelines and Practices

As stated earlier, installation and certification of all unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling in accordance with the latest available TIA/EIA requirements for Category 6a cabling installations is required.

Structured Communication Cable Systems and Pathways shall be installed in a “neat and workmanlike manner” as specified by ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2001 and National Electrical Code, Sections 110-12 and 800-6.

The contractor shall adhere to and comply with the latest versions and/or revisions of each applicable standard. Among the various standards, guidelines and practices applicable to this project are the following:

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• BUILDING INDUSTRY CONSULTING SERVICES INTERNATIONAL:

• BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual

• CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION:

• California Electrical Code (1998) Title 24, Part 3

• FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC):

• FCC Part 68.5: Establishment of Telephone Premises Wiring Attestation List

• INSULATED CABLE ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION (ICEA):

• ANSI/ICEA S-80-576: Communication Wire and Cable for Wiring of Premises (1994)

• NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA):

• NEMA WC 63: Telecommunications Cables (1994)

• NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA):

• NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (1999)

• PUBLIC WORKS STANDARDS, INC.

• Green Book Standard Specifications For Public Works Construction (2000)

• RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION (REA)

• REA 345-165: Digital Stored Program Controlled Central Office Equipment (Form 522) (1989)

• REA TECM 823: Electrical Protection by Use of Gas Tube Arrestors (1980)

• TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION/ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE (EIA)

• TIA/EIA-455-21: FOTP-21 Mating Durability of Fiber Optic Interconnecting Devices (1988)

• EIA-492AAAA: 62.5 uM Core Diameter/125 uM Cladding Diameter Class Ia Multimode, Graded-Index Optical Waveguide Fibers (1989)

• TIA/EIA-526-14A: Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant – OFSTP-14 (August 1998)

• TIA/EIA-568-B.1: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 1: General Requirements (May 2001)

• TIA/EIA-568-B.2: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 2: Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling Components (May 2001)

• TIA/EIA-568-B.3: Optical Fiber Components Standard (April 2000)

• TIA/EIA-569: Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces (June 2001)

• TIA/EIA-570: Residential Telecommunications Wiring Standard (October 1999)

• TIA/EIA-598: Optical Fiber Cabling Color Coding (May 1995)

• TIA/EIA-606: Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings (February 1993)

• TIA/EIA-607: Commercial Building Ground and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications (August 1994)

• TIA/EIA TSB-75: Additional Horizontal Cabling Practices for Open Offices (1996)

• TIA/EIA TSB-758: Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard (April 1999)

• UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. (UL)

• UL 444: Communications Cables (1994; R 1995, Bul. 1995 and 1996)

• UL 467: Grounding and Bonding Equipment (1993; Bul. 1994 and 1996, R 1996)

• UL 497: Safety Protector for Paired Conductor Communication Circuit (1995)

• UL 514C: Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers (1988; R 1989, Bul. 1993 and 1994)

• UL 910: Flame-Propagation and Smoke-Density Values for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Used in Spaces Transporting Environmental Air (1995; R 1995, Bul. 1995 and 1996)

• UL 969: Marking and Labeling Systems (1995)

• UL 1286: Office Furnishings (1993)

• UL 1581: Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords (1991; Bul. 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996, R 1996)

• UL 1666: Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Installed in Vertical Shafts (1991; Bul. 1995 and 1996)

• UL 1863: Communication Circuit Accessories (1995)

Federal, state, local, and OUSD codes, rules, regulations and ordinances governing the work, as well as various additional standards, guidelines and practices, may apply and shall be incorporated as part of these Technical Specifications.

In reviewing the various Contract Documents, the Contractor shall be responsible for noting conflicts between proposed design/concepts and the applicable standards, guidelines and practices. A written Request for Information (RFI) shall be developed by the Contractor and submitted to OUSD, Technology Services and/or OUSD’s Representative prior to commencing any work impacted by such conflicts; such RFIs shall describe the conflict/violation and, if appropriate, recommend alternative solutions with associated costs. OUSD, Technology Services and/or OUSD’s Representative warrants it will diligently strive to address such RFIs in order to minimize negative impact on each installation completion schedule.

Where the requirements of the Contract Documents are more stringent than applicable codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, standards, guidelines and practices, the Contract Documents shall apply. In all other instances, the most current standards, guidelines and practices shall apply.

System Certification and/or Warranty

The installation must be certified to meet the manufacturer’s latest available warranty program requirements and delivering to OUSD an extended warranty of at least twenty-five (25) years duration. At minimum, such warranty shall, at no additional cost to OUSD, provide a system warranty covering the installed cabling against defects in workmanship, components and performance. General features of the warranty shall, at a minimum, include:

• An installation warranty extending to protecting OUSD against defects in workmanship for a period of at least one year from the date of system acceptance. Such warranty shall provide all labor and materials necessary to correct a failed portion of the system and to demonstrate performance within original specifications after the repairs are accomplished.

• A system performance warranty extended by the component manufacturer for a period of not less than fifteen (15) years from date of system acceptance. The performance warranty shall warrant the installed horizontal copper and, as applicable, the installed horizontal and backbone fiber optic portions of the system. All such links and segments shall be warranted in accordance with the latest applicable requirements as defined by TIA/EIA.

  As outlined herein, OUSD and OUSD Technology Services intends that the resulting cabling will be warranted under the extended warranty provisions extended by the manufacturer. The Technical Specification is based on the products being manufactured by Panduit and others. The warranty shall extend to UTP and fiber optic portions of the installation to the fullest extent allowed by the manufacturer.

Contractor Submittals/Variances

OUSD’s installations require the submittal of various items as part of the project process.The Contractor is to submit the following prior to construction for OUSD & OUSD Technology Services approval unless otherwise noted:

Manufacturer Catalog Data ^1^

• Identification of and specifications regarding any specification variance (see Variances, below)

• 12-strand 9/125 microns, Single Mode ARMORED Plenum-rated Fiber Optic Riser Cables Indoor/Outdoor, Tight Buffer with SC-Duplex Connectors with ceramic ferrule, 9/125 microns. Fiber optic cable test results from each cable spool.

• Current test equipment calibration certifications for each specific test device

• Detailed cable test result and final network testing results documentation

• CAT 6a cabling to be used as well as the color of cabling for each specific use.

• MDF & IDF Enclosures

• Power Strips

• Cable Hangers

• Cable Trays

• External Mounted Raceways

• Floor outlet boxes or modules

• Firestopping Material NFPA 70 & UL 1479 Approved

• Fiber optic type SC connectors

• Telecommunications outlet/connector assemblies (RJ-11 and RJ-45 jacks)

• uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

• Security Cameras and manufacturer recommended installation guides

• Intercom system

• Desktop Computer Monitoring system

• AV Equipment (projectors, TVs, projection screens, mixing boards, microphones, speakers, etc)

Drawings ^1^^2^^3^

Contractor to provide shop drawings of all cable pathways, outlet placement, and equipment installation and connection for review and approval from OUSD & OUSD IT Department prior to installation to show clear understanding of engineer drawings provided by OUSD. To the extent the Contractor intends to deviate from any written or intended specification, a written request and submittal must be provided to OUSD/OUSD Technology Services/OUSD’s Representative and written OUSD & OUSD Technology Services approval must be granted prior to proceeding with any variance.

• Shop Drawings in AutoCAD locating the pathways and outlet placement, inclusive of proposed outlet numbering layout

• Support details for each pathways system to be installed by Contractor

• Proposed location of termination block(s) supporting MPOE/Tie Cable services at each building MPOE.

• Sample labels for the following; outlet & patch panel terminations, cable & switches, MDF & IDF Cabinets

• MDF&IDF cabinet elevation drawings: Provide shop drawings showing layouts of applicable equipment including incoming IDF racks, patch panels and LAN equipment.

• Provide BICSI RUDD-approved drawings complete with wiring diagrams and details required to prove that the distribution system shall properly support connectivity from the MDF to the IDF to the telecommunications work area outlets.

• Show the layout of cabling and pathway runs, MDF, IDF and ground system.

• Drawings shall depict final telecommunications cabling configuration, including location, gage, pair assignment and patch panels after telecommunications cable installation.

• Provide a plastic laminated schematic of telecommunications cable system showing cabling, MDFs, IDFs, SMALL IDFs, and equipment rooms keyed to floor plans by room number.

• Provide one (1) electronic copies of as-built drawings to OUSD; such files shall leverage Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 or later and will be delivered on USB Flash Drive.

Statements ^3^

• Written notice of scheduled testing (to be delivered at least three business days in advance)

• Operation & Maintenance manuals

• Contractor & Manufacturer warranties

• Attic stock of cabling, network equipment and components

• Submit network architecture set-up at the completion of construction and including training on network architecture.

• Installer qualifications

• Test plan

• Professional References

^1^ Constitutes an initial submittal to be provided no later than the date/time specified by OUSD.
^2^ To be submitted as necessary prior to commencing affected work.
^3^ To be submitted within ten days after final completion of each installation (unless otherwise noted).

1.5 PRODUCTS AND MINIMUM PROVISIONS

The Contract Documents generally outline industry standard components to be installed as part of OUSD’s installation requirements. Such identification is intended to be general in nature rather than exhaustive; all quantities, if stated, are subject to validation by Respondent. Respondent is reminded that differences between estimated quantities and those reasonably derived based from the Contract Documents (as well as through bid conferences, job walks, RFB addendums, and other distribution of information) shall be the responsibility of the Contractor; there shall be no additional cost incurred by OUSD for complying with the specifications and requirements of the Contract Documents.

Any variance from those components identified on the drawings and/or below shall be submitted to OUSD/OUSD’s Representatives for approval prior to ordering and installation; the risk for all costs incurred by the Contractor for materials ordered prior to such written approval shall be borne entirely by the Contractor. Nonetheless, it is imperative that the Contractor determine the availability of necessary materials and propose equivalent substitutes as necessary to meet all installation milestones; delays in installations due to lack of product availability are unacceptable. As catalog numbers change frequently, the Contractor must verify all part numbers prior to ordering materials. Clarifications will be issued in response to written Requests for Information (RFIs)

All UTP, fiber optic cabling, innerduct and cable ties, where required, will be plenum-rated (i.e., CMP, ONFP). Copper and fiber optic backbone cable intended for installation within conduit, riser shafts and chases, etc., shall be at a minimum, rated CMR (riser rated). Unrated cable (such as filled ASP) shall not be installed within the structure except when placed within EMT, IMC, PVC or RGS conduit.

Delivery and Storage

Contractor shall provide protection from weather, moisture, dirt, dust and other contaminants for telecommunications cabling and pathway equipment placed in storage.

Components

Components shall be UL or third party certified. Provide a complete system of telecommunications cabling and pathway components using star topology and support structures, pathways, and spaces complete with conduits, pull wires, raceways, junction boxes, underground pull boxes, outlets, and cables, as per OUSD District Standards. Fixed cables and pathway systems for telecommunications systems shall be UL listed or third party independent testing laboratory certified, and shall comply with NFPA 70. Horizontal cable shall be General or Mohawk or Technology Services approved equivalent, and termination equipment shall be Panduit or Technology Services approved equivalent and installed and certified so as to provide a 25-year warranty.

Pathways (Backbone & Horizontal)

Pathways shall consist of conduits; pull boxes, sleeves, cable runway, raceways, ceiling hangers, J-Hooks and outlet boxes as per the drawings. Provide grounding and bonding as required by TIA/EIA-569 and TIA/EIA-607.

Distribution Frames

Provide main distribution facilities (MDFs) and intermediate distribution facilities (IDFs), as required per each installation site walk for terminating and cross connecting permanent cabling links.

1.5.1 NEW CONSTRUCTION

Distribution Frame Room for New Construction

Room Dimensions: Main Distribution Frame (MDF) & Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) room design shall allow for a minimum 36” (from inside face of finish to inside face of finish) around a freestanding MDF/IDF enclosure or in the case of an MDF at a high school where there are multiple enclosures ganged together creating one large MDF that 36” minimum spacing shall be around the whole unit and not between each individual enclosure.

Water lines and chemical closets should not be placed in MDF or IDF rooms. A fire suppression system should be used in lieu of a fire sprinkler system in MDFs whenever possible to avoid water damage to equipment. Alternatively, two hour rated walls may be used per building code if a fire suppression system is not possible, except in district data centers.

MDF Room Minimum Dimensions

Room Type	Minimum LxWxH
High School MDF	14’ x 10’ x 10’
Middle School MDF	12’ x 10’ x 10’
Elementary School MDF	12’ x 10’ x 10’

IDF Room Minimum Dimensions

Room Type	Minimum LxWxH
High School IDF	9’ x 9’ x 10’
Middle School IDF	9’ x 9’ x 10’
Elementary School IDF	9’ x 9’ x 10’

IDFs should not be placed in a classroom nor should they be placed in an office where personnel or students will be working, in a location where water would be present such as a custodial closet with a mop sink, in a storage room where chemicals are being stored or a room with existing water pipes.

Cooling and Ventilation for New Construction

Each room shall include proper ventilation for the exhausting of heated air created by the equipment in each enclosure and also provide cooling only. Cooling can consist of the building’s HVAC system or by wall mounted commercial grade ductless mini-split air conditioning systems (refer to District Standards for approved systems). Air vents in the ceiling will be located near the front of the enclosures while exhaust vents in the ceiling will be located in the rear of the enclosures. Architect to confirm orientation of the enclosures with the Information Technology Department prior to finalizing mechanical drawings.

Electrical - MDF for New Construction

Each MDF room will have a minimum of (4) four 30 amp outlets located (1) One outlet per wall on each wall. These 30amp outlets will serve and support the large UPS that will be placed in the room for the MDF equipment.

Electrical - IDF for New Construction

Each IDF room will have a minimum of (4) four standard 15 amp outlets located (1) One outlet per wall on each wall. In addition to the 15 amp outlet they will also include a 20 amp outlet located next to the standard 15 amp outlet for a total of 8 outlets in each IDF room.

1.5.2 EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

In the case where an existing site is undergoing a modernization and rooms are being renovated for new finishes and NOT a reconfiguration or if new IT infrastructure is being installed the following criteria for deciding an MDF & IDF room shall be used:

MDF for Existing Construction

Locate new MDF enclosure and equipment at existing MDF location if possible and/or at Main Point of Entry (MPOE) of fiber from Service Provider. If this is not possible or achievable, locate at an Administration Building or at a centralized location at the site.

IDF for Existing Construction

Cluster buildings together to minimize the number of IDFs keeping in mind that Category 6a cabling can only reach a maximum of 100m from IDF in all directions (includes all vertical & horizontal runs to reach room). IDFs should not be placed in a classroom if at all possible nor should they be placed in an office where personnel or students will be working, in a location where water would be present such as a custodial closet with a mop sink, in a storage room where chemicals are being stored or a room with existing water pipes.

AC Units for Existing Construction

IDF & MDF locations where AC is not already present, independent ductless mini-split AC units shall be installed. The architect shall determine this based on the size of the room and size of the enclosure located in the room if AC unit will be required (refer to District Standards for approved systems at www.ousd.org → Offices → Facilities Planning & Management Department → For Contractors and Developers)

The Project Manager, Architect, and if possible an Technology Services Department representative shall walk the site prior to design to determine the locations of MDF & IDF rooms and determine if the ventilation in those rooms will be adequate for exhausting the heated air.

1.5.3 NEW AND EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

Freestanding Equipment Enclosures (MDF & IDF)

Freestanding equipment enclosures shall consist of frame, sides, top, front door and back door. Perforated doors shall be provided for all enclosures unless otherwise specified. Lockable/perforated front and lockable/louvered/perforated back doors are required. Cabinet finish color shall be determined by Technology Services, modular type steel construction and treated to resist corrosion.

The following additional requirements apply:

• Enclosure Top Panel is to be perforated to allow for heat exhaust as well as adaptable for fan assembly options.

• Enclosure should have three (3) cable access panels located at the base of the cabinet on each side and at the back for cable access when the cabinet may not be on a raised floor or cable entry is not coming from the ceiling.

• Enclosure shall have a minimum 1,000 pound loading capacity.

• A 315 CFM top mount fan assembly enclosed within a fan housing and supplied with 6 foot power cord shall be provided within all enclosures.

• The equipment enclosure shall be Middle Atlantic DRK 19-44-XX-K Series 30” wide with a cage nut rail (XX=Depth)or Technology Services approved equal.

Wire Management

All equipment enclosures both freestanding and wall mounted shall provide both vertical and horizontal wire management organizers.

Horizontal Wire Managers

All horizontal wire managers shall be heavy duty painted black metal units designed specifically to connect to equipment frames. All vertical wire managers shall be aluminum with a black finish. All wire managers shall be secured to the frames and shall provide a clear and unobstructed pathway in which to route the cables. Each UTP and fiber optic patch panel will have one (1) 2RU horizontal wire manager above and below.

Vertical Wire Managers

Vertical wire managers shall be six inches wide and seven feet tall. Vertical wire hangers shall have evenly spaced wire rings designed to maintain jumper, patch, or cross-connect wire in place.

Vertical wire managers shall be designed to extend past the frame to allow placement of equipment in any position within the rack. When mounted between equipment frames, they shall be designed to direct cables into either frame and shall be securely mounted to both units. Vertical wire managers shall be equipped with cable restraint latches.

Wall Mounted Enclosure (IDF Only-Cabinet size will be determined on a project-by-project basis)

Wall-mounted equipment cabinets shall be fully enclosed and consist of frame, sides, top, front door and back door. Perforated doors shall be provided for all enclosures unless otherwise specified. Lockable front and louvered/perforated lockable back doors are required. Cabinet finish color shall be determined by Technology Services, modular type steel construction and treated to resist corrosion

The following additional requirements apply:

• Enclosure Top Panel is to be perforated to allow for heat exhaust as well as adaptable for fan assembly options.

• Enclosure should have three (3) cable access panels located at base of the cabinet on each side and at the back for cable access when the cabinet may not be on a raised floor or cable entry is not coming from the ceiling.

• Enclosure to be mounted no more and no less than 7’-0” above the floor.

• Enclosure shall have a minimum 1,000 pound loading capacity.

• A 315 CFM top mount fan assembly enclosed within a fan housing and supplied with a minimum 6 foot power cord shall be provided within all enclosures.

• The equipment enclosure shall be Middle Atlantic CWR-XX-32PD Series with a cage nut rail (XX=Rack Units or RU) or Technology Services approved equal.

At Technology Services designated wall-mount IDF cabinet locations, the Contractor shall install ¾-inch thick, Grade A/C, void-free, fire rated plywood of adequate height and width to support the mounting of wall mount cabinets and in accordance with the latest California Building Code, painted to match adjacent surface or to match the color of the equipment cabinet. Fire rating of plywood shall not be painted over and plywood shall exceed the cabinet size by not more than 1” on each side.

Cable Runway

Cable runways (ladder rack) shall be provided to permit installation of communications, computer, CATV, paging, distribution system cables and other low voltage system cables. Cable Runway: Runway (ladder rack) shall be constructed of an open bottom with 1½” cable bearing surface 12” on center. Side rails shall be minimum 1 ½” high and constructed of tubular steel. Finish shall be black baked enamel.

Accessories and special transitions shall be provided for all changes in direction and offsets. Use manufacturer’s standard fittings, including bolting assemblies for all end-to-end connections. Provide transverse and longitudinal seismic restraints as required. Provide plastic trough dropout bushings at each location where cables will descend into the equipment racks.

Cable runway wall angle supports shall be steel angles, black baked enamel finish. Ends to be smooth without hooks or projections. Brackets shall be able to support an end load of 600 lb. with a safety factor of 1.65.

Cable runway elbows, tee’s, 90 degree bends and crosses: All horizontal and vertical 90 degree elbows, tees, 90 degree bends and crosses shall be made with right angle couplings which clamp to the runway without the need for drilling or cutting.

Cable runway shall be manufactured by Middle Atlantic Products or Technology Services approved equal.

Pathway & Raceway Specifications Summary

All cable pathways within a building shall be concealed whenever possible either within the walls or above the ceiling, such as in new construction. Surface mounted raceway is however permitted in classroom and office situations only. If the pathway is above the ceiling either cable tray or cable hangers are to be utilized. In the event that the pathway is unable to be concealed such as in a retrofit project the following is to be observed (See Section 1.6 Pathways Installation):

Surface Mounted Metallic Raceway

Surface mounted metallic raceway is to be utilized in dry interior locations only as covered in Article 352 part B of the National Electrical Code, as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association and as approved by the American National Standards Institute. All surface-mounted raceway shall be listed as suitable for use in applications having up to 600 volts between conductors by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., when screw secured and installed per instructions.

Metallic surface mounted raceway shall be Wiremold 4000-type metallic or Hubbell 4000 series metallic surface mounted raceway. A full complement of fittings shall be available including but not limited to mounting clips and straps, couplings, flat, internal and external elbows, cover clips, tees, entrance fittings, conduit connectors and bushings.

A series of inserts shall also be available for retrofit applications that provide a controlled 2” cable bend radius which meets the specifications for Fiber optic and UTP/STP cabling and exceeds the TIA 569 requirements for communications pathways.

Notching or modifications of raceway and fittings will not be permitted.

Copper Patch Panels

Patch panels shall consist of a metal patch panel with four (4) or six (6) port faceplates, which are removable from the front. Such panels shall:

• Accommodate Category 6a cabling

• Mount to standard EIA 19” racks

• Be modular, accepting all modules designed for that product line

• Be available with labels that follow TIA/EIA 606 labeling standards.

• Be manufactured by Panduit or Technology Services approved equal.

One patch panel port shall be provided for each workstation cable served from the MDF and IDF with a minimum of 12 spare ports required. The Contractor shall supply and install as many patch panels as necessary to service all workstations, plus the required spare count. Quantities of modules shall be based on the number of UTP cables originating at wall outlets and terminating at the patch panel.

Fiber Optic Patch Panels

The Contractor shall provide fiber optic patch panels as necessary for the maintenance and cross connecting of fiber optic cables. Such panels shall be constructed of 0.125-inch minimum aluminum and shall have connectors which interface the inside plant fiber optic jumper cable with the outside plant fiber optic cable. These units will terminate the fiber optic cables, provide a place for jumper cables and will provide room to terminate additional optics.

Panels shall be sized to support a minimum of 100% growth. Rack-mounted and wall-mounted fiber patch panels shall be equipped to terminate or splice the incoming inter-building fiber and any required backbone or interconnect cables. Each fiber optic cable must be properly dressed.

All rack-mounted fiber optic patch panels shall be Panduit FRME36EBL, FRME54EBL or FRME72EBL or OUSD approved equal. All wall-mounted fiber optic patch panels shall be Panduit FWME12EBL, FWME24EBL or FWME48EBL or OUSD approved equal.

The fiber optic patch panel connections shall provide 0.4 dB or less insertion loss. All fiber optic connectors will be Panduit FSCMBL type SC or Technology Services approved equivalent.

Wire Management

All equipment racks, wall-mount racks, and wall-mount cabinets shall be equipped with horizontal wire management. All horizontal wire managers shall be heavy duty painted black metal units designed specifically to connect to equipment frames. All vertical wire managers shall be aluminum with a black finish. All wire managers shall be secured to the frames and shall provide a clear and unobstructed pathway in which to route the cables.

Each UTP and fiber optic patch panel will have one (1) horizontal wire manager above and below. The in-frame horizontal managers shall be 2RU in height and shall extend from side rail to side rail. Horizontal wire managers shall be equipped with a 3” X 3” slotted duct and cover on front and a 2” X 5” slotted duct and cover on back. Horizontal wire managers shall be equipped with bend radius control clips and strain relief clips. Horizontal wire managers shall be Panduit-WMPH2 or Technology Services approved equivalent.

Communications Cabling

All communications cabling used throughout this project shall comply with the requirements as outlined in the National Electric Code (NECÒ) Articles 725, 760, 770, and 800 and the appropriate local codes. All copper cabling shall bear CM, CMP (Plenum Rated), CMR (Riser Rated) and/or appropriate markings for the environment in which they are installed. All optical fiber cabling shall bear OFN, OFNP (Plenum Rated), OFNR (Riser Rated) and/or appropriate markings for the environment in which they are installed. Indoor/Outdoor rated cable shall be used where required.

Fiber Optic Backbone Cabling

• Fiber optic cabling will only be used to connect between MDF to IDF and IDF to IDF. Fiber optic cabling will not be used for any other purpose unless otherwise specified

• 12-strand 9/125 microns, Single Mode ARMORED Plenum-rated Fiber Optic Riser Cables Indoor/Outdoor, Tight Buffer with SC-Duplex Connectors with ceramic ferrule, 9/125 microns for all new installations manufactured by Corning or AMP/Pirelli or Technology Services approved equivalent.

• The Contractor shall provide all required count (per Technology Services requirements) optical fiber cables.

• All fiber optic cables for interior use shall be tight buffered, and shall be marked OFNP per NEC Table 750-50 (e.g., non-conductive plenum rated).

• Fiber optic warning tags shall placed on exposed fiber optic backbone cables.

• Fiber optic warning tags shall be orange in color.

• Fiber optic warning tags shall contain “Caution Fiber Optic Cable”. The text shall be permanent, black, block, letters, at least 3/16” high.

Fiber Optic SC-style Connectors

• All fiber optic termination connectors will be type SC.

• The fiber optic patch panel connections shall provide 0.4 dB or less insertion loss.

• The fiber optic LC-style connectors shall be manufactured by Panduit or Technology Services approved equivalent.

Fiber Optic Patch Cables

• Fiber Optic Patch Cables shall be 12-strand 9/125 microns, Single Mode ARMORED Plenum-rated Fiber Optic Riser Cables Indoor/Outdoor, Tight Buffer with SC-Duplex Connectors with ceramic ferrule, 9/125 microns patch cords pre-made to connect fiber optic equipment with fiber optic cross connects, interconnects and outlets.

• The fiber optic patch cables (jumpers) shall be impact-resistant duplex fiber cables, with SC-Duplex connectors as appropriate for installed equipment, of the same performance characteristics as the singlemode fiber backbone being connected.

• These fiber optic patch panel connections shall provide 0.4 dB or less insertion loss and provide connection between the Active LAN devices and the Fiber Optic patch panel. Quantities for 100% population plus 10% Spares.

• The fiber optic patch cables shall be available in 2-meter lengths.

• The fiber optic patch cables shall be manufactured by Panduit or Technology Services approved equivalent.

Horizontal Cabling

• Category 6a shall not be used to connect MDF to IDF or IDF to IDF. Category 6a cabling shall be used to connect keystone jack to IDF/MDF and as patch cables unless otherwise specified.

• Horizontal cabling shall comply with NFPA 70, NEMA WC 63, EIA TSB-36, EIA TSB40-A, ANSI/ICEA S-80-576, EIA TSB-67 and performance characteristics in TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and B.2 standards for UTP, four-pair 100 ohm cabling.

• Horizontal cabling shall provide four each individually twisted pair, 24 AWG conductors enclosed by an overall jacket.

• Overall diameter of four pair cable shall not exceed 0.25 inches.

• Ultimate breaking strength shall be minimum 90 pounds.

• Four pair cable shall withstand a bend radius of one-inch minimum at a temperature of minus 20 degrees C maximum without jacket or insulation cracking.

• Conductors shall be color coded and polarized in accordance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and B.2.

• Category 6a cable for telephone systems and local area networks shall exceed TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and B.2 standards and requirements.

• Conductor shall be 24 AWG solid annealed copper.

• Cable shall be plenum rated where required and shall comply with NFPA 70, UL 444, and UL 910.

• Category 6a cable jacket color be according to the cable color specifications below:

  • Cable, patch cable and keystone jack is blue for data jacks in work areas and classrooms.

  • Cable, patch cable and keystone jack is orange for Wireless APs

  • Cable, patch cable and keystone jack is red for building systems, including fire alarm, environmental systems

  • Cable, patch cable and keystone jack is green for security cameras

  • Cable, patch cable and keystone jack is white for voice and bell/clock systems

• Horizontal cabling shall be manufactured by General, Mohawk, or Technology Services approved equivalent.

• Category 6a cable runs for data shall not exceed 100 meters in length.

Workstation Outlet Assemblies

• Jacks shall comply with FCC Part 68.5, and TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and B.2.

• Jacks shall accommodate UTP or OFN and work in concert with Wiremold metallic raceway. Non-metallic raceway is not permitted.

• UTP jacks for data shall be RJ-45 designation T568B type, UL 1863 listed, eight position, constructed of high impact rated thermoplastic housing rated for Category 6a service.

• UTP jacks for data shall be Category 6a hardware and shall comply with the attenuation requirements contained in TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and B.2.

• UTP Jacks for data shall be blue in color except for AP which is orange on both wall and patch panel.

• UTP jacks shall be Panduit Category 6a Mini-Com CJ688OT3R or Technology Services approved equivalent.

• UTP jacks for voice, clocks, bells and speakers shall be off white in color.

• Workstation outlet assemblies shall include Panduit CFPE2IW and CFPE42IW faceplates and CBX2IW-A and CBX4IW-A surface mount boxes

• Stenciled lettering for voice and data circuits shall be provided using thermal ink transfer process.

UTP Patch Cables

UTP patch cables for unshielded twisted pair cable shall be Category 6a rated for Category 6a horizontal cable installations. Such cables shall be equipped with factory-attached connectors to interconnect equipment mounted on the racks of the distribution frame and to connect computer stations to outlet locations. UTP patch cables shall be available in 3’, 5’, 7’, 10’ and 14’ lengths for MDF, IDF, SMALL IDF and workstation locations. UTP patch cables may also be used for patching applications, not to exceed 20 feet. Quantities required shall provide for 100% port population with 10% spares. (Example: If a MDF/IDF has 100 installed drops, there should be a minimum of 10 additional unused patch panel/switch ports to allow for future expansion)

UTP patch cables shall be manufactured by Panduit or Technology Services approved equal.

Miscellaneous Equipment

• Conduit Sealer Kit - Semco #PR-851

• Aluminum Threaded Innerduct Couplings - Pyramid Products Part#FO9006

• Corrugated Fiber Optic 1” Innerduct - Carlon Products Part# CID100-T (Orange & Yellow, and Blue)

• Fiber Optic Innerduct Labels - Panduit or Wiremold #PVL 200 BY

• 900 Micron Buffered Fiber Label - Panduit or Wiremold #PMDR-0-9 GMM polyester film marker tape as a “flag”

• Fiber Optic Caution Tag - Osburn #FO4002 1-3/4” x 3-1/2”

Unspecified Equipment & Material

Any item of equipment or material not specifically addressed on the drawings or in this document and required to provide a complete and functional installation shall be provided in a level of quantity and quality consistent with other specified items.

1.6 PATHWAYS INSTALLATION

Cable Pathway

In suspended ceiling areas where duct, cable trays or conduit are not available, the Contractor shall bundle, in bundles of 48 or less, utilize cable hooks above suspended ceilings and in all ceiling spaces station wiring with cable ties snug, but not deforming the cable geometry. Cable bundles shall be supported via “J” hooks. Install cabling above suspended ceilings 6 to 12 inches above ceiling T-bar attached to the existing building structure and framework at a maximum of 48 inch intervals. Properly rated cable ties will be used in all appropriate areas. The Contractor shall adhere to the manufacturers’ requirements for bending radius and pulling tension of all data and voice cables. Cables shall not be attached to lift out ceiling grid supports or laid directly on the ceiling grid. Cables shall not be attached to or supported by fire sprinkler lines, HVAC ducting, electrical EMT, lighting fixture or any environmental sensing device located in the ceiling air space. All cable shall be run in transverse or longitudinal paths. Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.1, B.2, TIA/EIA-569, NEC, CEC, and Technology Services. Do not exceed cable pull tensions recommended by the manufacturer.

Use of existing signal and other conduit must be approved in advance by Technology Services. The contractor shall be responsible for all replacement cost for damage to cables currently occupying existing conduits.

New Construction

Conceal interior conduit under floor slabs and within finished walls, ceilings, and floors where possible. Surface mounted raceway is however permitted in classroom and office situations only. All concealed interior conduit shall be a minimum of 1-¼” to the j-box. Run conduits in crawl spaces and under floor slabs as if exposed. Install conduit parallel with or at right angles to ceilings, walls, and structural members where located above accessible ceilings and where conduit is visible after completion of project. Keep conduit minimum 6 inches away from parallel runs of electrical power equipment, flues, steam, and hot water pipes. Install no more than two 90-degree bends for a single horizontal cable run. Run raceway as determined by site survey.

Existing Construction

Use existing conduit, raceways, cable trays, wiremold, etc where possible. If existing pathways are unavailable, surface mounted wiremold is acceptable within habitable interior spaces. Wiremold is to be used in the most efficient manner to minimize the impact to the site. Wiremold is not to be placed in front of any door, window, opening, etc. For non-habital spaces such as above ceilings and under floor crawl spaces follow rules for New Construction above. Prior to installation of any new wiremold, raceway, conduit, cable tray, etc. a site survey is required and a new pathway is to be approved by Technology Services.

Any transitions between buildings or structures shall include an appropriate liquid tight flex joint with a drip loop. Provide pull boxes with liquid tight flex conduit only where flexible connections are required. OUSD approval required prior to all liquid tight flex conduit installations.

New underground conduit shall be 2”, 4” or 6” PVC schedule 40. New underground conduit that will be run under driveways, access roads, buildings, etc shall be 2”,4” or 6” PVC schedule 80. All sections shall be permanently glued together. Transition from underground PVC to above ground stub up shall be via rigid conduit.

All conduits shall be properly reamed and bushed with pull ropes installed.

Based upon the NEC 2017 edition conduit fill capacity shall be as follows:

• Number of Cables at Maximum Recommended Conduit Fill (1 Cable @ 53% Maximum, 2 Cables @ 31% Maximum, 3 or More Cables @ 40% Maximum)

• Conduits terminating inside of building through floor shall be installed so that the conduit extends a minimum of 4” above finished floor. Conduits terminating inside of building through wall shall terminate in appropriately sized junction box.

• Empty conduits shall be plugged with mechanical type seals to ensure that foreign matter does not enter the building. All empty conduits shall be equipped with mechanical type seal plugs in all pull boxes, junction boxes and within all buildings.

• All conduits, sleeves and other penetrations will be firestopped by the Contractor prior to acceptance. Such firestopping shall conform per District Standards and shall be implemented in accordance with UL design guidelines for fire-rated assemblies.

• Provide all coring, patching and painting as needed for Intra-Building and Inter-Building pathways. Caulking is not an acceptable patching method for conduit penetrations into exterior walls. Refer to District Standards for acceptable patching methods.

Underground Pull Boxes and Junction Boxes

Underground pull boxes shall be made of concrete and the minimum size shall be 35 ½” x 17 ½” x 12”. Underground pull box covers shall be rated for traffic (type T.05) and shall be marked communications. Metal covers shall be used in all location subject to vehicle traffic.

Underground pull boxes and junction boxes shall not be placed in areas subject to flooding. Gravel shall be installed below all Underground pull boxes for drainage. Establish drainage to meet Public Works Construction Standards (Green Book).

Unless otherwise noted, exterior junction boxes shall have minimum dimensions of 24” x 24” 6”. Interior junction boxes shall consist of 16 gauge steel minimum, unless otherwise noted on plans. Indoor enclosures shall conform to NEMA Type 4, unless otherwise noted. Size junction boxes to not less than minimum Code requirements. Increase size above Code requirements where necessary to provide space for pulling, racking or splicing enclosed conductors, or where specified or indicated dimensions exceed Code requirements.

Exterior metal junction boxes exposed to weather (and not installed in or below grade) shall be equipped with rain-tight or weatherproof-hinged doors. Exterior junction boxes shall have 16 gauge steel bodies and 14 gauge steel doors. Exterior pull boxes shall be equipped with stainless steel door clamps on three sides, a removable stainless steel continuous hinge pin, a hasp and staple for padlocking, and external mounting feet.

Enclosures installed on vertical exterior walls shall conform to NEMA Type 3R. Enclosures installed on exterior horizontal surfaces such as rooftops or breezeways shall conform to NEMA Type 4 unless otherwise noted. Raintight or weatherproof boxes shall use threaded watertight hubs for top or side entry and may use knockout for bottom entry only.

Exterior pull boxes shall conform to these industry standards:

• UL 508 Type 4

• NEMA/EEMAC Type 3, Type 4, Type 12, Type 13

• JIC standard EGP-1-1967

• CSA Type 4

• IEC 529, IP66 Junction Boxes shall be labeled “Communications” with screw on 1/8” engraved, black plate, white letters.

Tamper resistant screws shall be used on all exterior aboveground junction boxes that are exposed to public/student areas.

Exterior pull boxes shall be manufactured by Hoffman or OUSD approved equal.

Communication Duct-Banks and Conduits

Use of existing signal and other conduit must be approved in advance by Technology Services.

Trenches

All underground trenches shall be 24” wide by a minimum of 30” deep. Trenches shall be back-filled at 95% compaction. Contractor shall contact Dig Alert a minimum of 48 hours prior to excavation to verify the location of existing underground utilities. Modifications to pathway design may be dictated by field conditions subject to approval by Technology Services. Conduits must be inspected by OUSD’s facilities inspector prior to backfill. Contractor shall restore surface to same or better condition. Compaction testing notification must be provided to OUSD 48 hours prior to testing so that an OUSD inspector may be present.

Slurry fill trenches to within three inches (3”) of finished grade whenever crossing paved areas. “Two Sack” slurry shall be used. Pavement removal and patching shall conform to specifications and standards listed in the Public Works Standards (Green Book 2000).

Underground Conduit

All communications conduits shall be placed in a uniform manner between ground boxes and pull boxes. Conduit in position #1 at one ground box or pull box shall maintain its position within the duct run and terminate in the #1 position at the next box. The position of all conduits between ground boxes and pull boxes shall be maintained.

Long radius bends (over 30 feet) shall be used whenever possible to make changes in direction. If it is found to be necessary to place a 90-degree bend in the conduit run, a factory-made sweep of no less than 60-inch radius shall be used. No conduit run shall exceed a total of 180 degrees of bend between any two points (such as manholes or buildings) considering both vertical and horizontal sweeps. Cold-formed trench bends shall have a radius of not less than 60 inches and shall pass mandrel integrity. Bend radius criterion is 2” or less 6 times the diameter of the conduit and any conduit larger than 2” is 10 times the diameter of the conduit.

Where communications and power conduits occupy the same trench, all conduit structures shall be built with the telecommunications conduits placed above the power conduits and separated by a minimum of 12” of compact earth or 3” of concrete encasement, unless otherwise called out and approved by OUSD. If this type of construction is required, it shall receive the prior approval of the contractor and OUSD.

Conduit shall have a factory formed bell on one end for interconnecting segments. All conduits shall be equipped with mechanical seal plugs in all ground boxes and expansion rubber seal plugs within all buildings.

Conduit located under heavy use highways or railroad rights-of-ways shall be encased in steel casing consistent with the AASHTO or AREA specifications. The thickness of the steel casing shall be engineered for each specific application. This may vary based on campus codes.

High impact spacers shall be used in all multi-duct systems, for both solely owned and joint telecommunications/power construction. A horizontal and vertical separation of 1 inch between the ducts shall be maintained by installing high impact spacers with horizontal and vertical locking intervals of ten feet. Spacers shall conform to NEMA TC-2, TC-6, TC-8, and ASTM F 512 dimensions.

Utility marking tape shall be buried 18 inches above the conduits.

The length and destination of all conduits shall be identified in each ground box, pull box and building. Embossed metal or heavy plastic tags strapped to each conduit shall be used.

After installation of communications conduits, the contractor shall prove all conduits by pulling a mandrel with a diameter ¼ inch smaller than the conduit and 6 inches long through each conduit end-to-end. An inspector designated by the contractor and OUSD shall be notified 24 hours before this procedure. Each conduit shall be cleaned with a bristle brush to remove any debris.

All conduits shall be equipped with seal plugs in all pull boxes and expansion rubber seal plugs within all junction boxes and building entrances.

Contractor shall install new ¼” pull rope in all conduits placed.

Overhead Conduit

OUSD prohibits the installation and use of overhead conduit extending between buildings.

Communications Entrance Conduit

To prevent shear, all inter-building conduit transitions (either underground or aerial) shall transition from PVC or metal to Sealtight conduit when attaching between permanent structures. The contractor and OUSD shall determine the placement of all entrance conduits. All applicable standards (i.e., OUSD, NEC, BICSI or G.O. 128) shall be adhered to.

Transition from underground PVC to above ground stub up shall be via rigid conduit. Sealtight flex conduit drip loop lengths shall not exceed 24”, unless approved by OUSD, Refer to District Standards.

Conduits terminating inside of building through floor shall be installed so that the conduit extends a minimum of 4” above finished floor. Conduits terminating inside of building through wall shall terminate in appropriately sized junction box.

Provide all coring, patching and painting as needed for Intra-Building and Inter-Building pathways. Caulking is not an acceptable patching method for conduit penetrations into exterior walls. Refer to District Standards for acceptable patching methods.

All conduits shall be properly reamed and bushed. Contractor shall install new ¼” pull rope in all conduits placed. Empty conduits shall be plugged with mechanical type seals to ensure that foreign matter does not enter the building.

Ductbank Locating Cable (e.g., electronically detectable warning tape)

Warning tape shall be a minimum of 3” wide, orange in color, and shall have a non-degradable imprint as follows:

Caution Fiber Optic Cable Buried Below

The tape shall be electronically detectable.

Pull Rope

Pull rope shall be new ¼” polypropylene over polyester rope with a minimum 1700 lb. Tensile strength. Pull rope shall be new material that is free of knots, kinks, and abrasions and shall be placed as a single continuous length in every new conduit. Pull rope shall be secured at each end.

1.7 BONDING AND GROUNDING

MDF/IDF Grounding

All MDF Racks shall be provided with a Telecommunications Grounding Busbar (TGB), installed in accordance with TIA/EIA-607. The TGB shall be grounded to the nearest access to the building ground with a #6 AWG insulated conductor. Building ground is identified as building structural steel, or ground rod; gas pipes and electrical conduits are not acceptable ground attachment points.

Ground conductors are not to exceed 40’. If building ground connection is beyond 40’, Contractor is to install a new ground round at the nearest outside location. The ground rod location shall be approved by Technology Services prior to installation.

The Contractor shall provide ohms testing for ground. Ground connections shall not exceed 5 ohms. MDF ground rods shall consist of:

• Fargo clamp
  Shall be cast from copper, silver-plated, and furnished with copper bolt. Ground rod: shall be manufactured of high strength high carbon steel, with electrolytically bonded jacket of copper on surface, and meet UL spec. 467 and ANSI C-33.8-1072.

1.8 INSTALLATION

General Installation Practices

The Structured Communication Cable System and pathway, including the horizontal and backbone cable, pathway systems, telecommunications outlet/connector assemblies, and associated hardware shall be installed in accordance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and B.2, TIA/EIA-569, NFPA 70, and UL standards as applicable.

Cabling shall be connected in a star topology network. Installation methodologies shall adhere to manufacturer installation procedures so as to not violate certifications (i.e. UL). All work shall be performed in a good workmanship-like manner leaving each location in the same or better condition as at the start of each project.

Install horizontal and fiber optic cabling and pathway as determined at site surveys, between MDF and/or IDF and telecommunications outlet assemblies at workstations, in accordance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and B.2 and TIA/EIA-569.

• Architect’s Note
  “Contractor shall provide all necessary tools and materials not specified, (tie wraps, “d” rings, screws, consumables, hardware, etc.) and equipment, (ladders, hydraulic lifts, storage containers, etc.) necessary to provide a complete and operating system.

  The OUSD-designated representative shall be provided with weekly progress reports and a 3 week look ahead schedule. A pre-pull meeting shall be had prior to the installation of any cabling to ensure agreement between IT cabling contractor and general contractor with what cabling is to be pulled. Periodic on-site inspections will be done during the course of installation. OUSD reserves the right of “local jurisdiction” for final approval.”

Copper Cable Installation Practices

Install Category 6a cabling and pathway system in accordance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1, B.2, B.3 and TIA/EIA-569. The cabling installation shall comply with EIA TSB40-A and EIA TSB-36.

Where additional conduit sleeves are required, but not provided by others, the Contractor shall be responsible to provide and install such conduit sleeves.

Applicable practices include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Screw terminals shall not be used except where specifically indicated on plans.

• Do not untwist Category 6a UTP cables more than 1/4 inch from the point of termination to maintain cable geometry.

• Do not exceed manufacturers’ cable pull tensions for copper cables. Provide a device to monitor cable pull tensions. Do not exceed 25 pounds pull tension for four pair copper cables.

• Do not chafe or damage outer jacket materials.

• Use only lubricants approved by the cable manufacturer.

• Do not over cinch cables, or crush cables with staples.

• For UTP cable bend radii shall not be less than four (4) times the cable diameter.

• OSP rated cable to be used in all underground conduits and or as specified by the manufacturer.

All cables shall be identified at both ends; underground pull boxes and junction boxes to include cable I.D., type, and size, destination fiber or pair count and any other pertinent information in accordance with Technology Services established labeling procedures. Identification shall be easily visible, firmly attached and impervious to moisture and other elements.

Open Cable. Use only where specifically designated by Technology Services or determined during site surveys and only when approved by Technology Services.

Plenum cable shall be used where required by industry standards, building and safety codes and OUSD rules and regulations; plenum cables shall comply with flammability plenum requirements of NFPA 70 and shall comply with UL 910.

Avoid routing copper cable in areas where there may be high levels of electromagnetic interference (EMI). EMI is caused by AC power lines, broadcast signals, X-ray equipment, motors, generators, and fluorescent lights. UTP cables shall be routed at least 5 inches away from fluorescent lighting fixtures.

• Architect’s Note (Also to be included in drawings)
  Cables shall be placed in the support device, J-Hooks located every 4 feet, as long as they are separately bundled and tie-wrapped using Velcro ties. Cabling shall be organized and identified so as to facilitate locating and handling individual sheaths for maintenance functions. Each bundle shall be neatly tied without over cinching or stressing cable. Bundles shall be clearly marked identifying the IDF and room to which routed, the station numbers served by the bundle, and any other information that may assist in administration.

  Great care shall be taken to protect all cabling from physical damage. An industry standard service loop shall be installed on each cable installation where possible.

Fiber Optic Backbone Cable

Contractor shall be responsible for determination of actual segment lengths; actual quantities will be determined by the routing established by Technology Services. Do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended bending radii and pull tension. All fibers shall be terminated into fiber optic SC-type connectors. Contractor to allow minimum 15 feet of armored cable slack. Slack storage to be affixed to the wall adjacent to the enclosures.

• Architect’s Note (Also to be included in drawings)
  Each fiber optic backbone cable segment shall be labeled at each end with its respective IDF identifier. At each location where fiber optic cable is exposed to human intrusion, it shall be marked with warning tags. A warning tag shall be permanently affixed to each exposed cable or bundle of cables, at intervals of not less than five (5) feet. Any section of exposed cable, which is less than five (5) feet in length, shall have at least one (1) warning tag affixed to it.

Telephone Backbone Cabling

Install properly sized Category 6a, outdoor and underground rated cable in pathways. The Contractor shall be responsible for determination of actual segment lengths; actual quantities will be determined by the routing established by Technology Services where needed for analog phone lines.

Horizontal Cabling

The following is a list of typical/default outlets to be installed; however, Technology Services may elect to specify different requirements within any particular RFP/RFB. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all cabling shall be EIA/TIA Category 6a, installed to industry standards and, unless otherwise specified, at 18” AFF. All MDF/IDF terminations shall be on patch panels. In all cases, one duplex electrical outlet (NEMA 5-15R) is required for each cable drop, and, to the extent possible, electrical receptacles shall be within 12” of the communications outlet.

NOTE: For purposes herein, the word “drop” shall denote one communication cable (as opposed to an outlet location). All drops are installed in even numbers unless specified otherwise, Refer to section 1.5 Products and Minimum Provisions; Communications Cabling, Horizontal Cabling of this document for Cable & Keystone Jack color designations. All Wireless Access Point (WAP) drops and devices are to be located minimum 5 feet from an alarm device.

NOTE: Electrical Outlets are to be installed adjacent to data drops. One duplex outlet for every 2 data drops.

K-12 School Locations

• Classroom Drops (Includes CDC)
  11 Drops per classroom, Install 3 drops to clock area (2 WAP drops,1 clock/bell/speaker drop) and 8 more on separate walls in pairs (student, teacher, and phone) 1 Drop specifically needs to be located at or near the door for a wall mounted phone.

• Science Classroom
  13 Drops per science classroom, Install 3 drops to clock area (2 WAP drops, 1 clock/bell/speaker drop), 2 drops at the end of the teacher workstation, and 8 more on separate walls in pairs (student and phone) 1 Drop specifically needs to be located at or near the door for a wall mounted phone.

• Science Lab
  2 drops per lab station located at the end of the station, Install 3 drops to clock area (2 WAP drops, 1 clock/bell/speaker drop) coordinate with OUSD Tech Services for determination if WAP & clock/bell are necessary depending on location of Science Lab to Science Classroom.

• Computer Lab Drops
  38 Drops per computer lab (typically 30-34 student drops, plus 2 teacher, 2 phone, 2 WAP drops, 1 clock/bell/speaker drop). No more than 1 single jack every 30 inches or 2 dual jacks every 60 inches, except for teacher station. 1 Drop specifically needs to be located at or near the door for a wall mounted phone.

• Auditorium/Multipurpose
  11 Drops (typically 4 WAP drops , 1 clock/bell/speaker drop, 6 general & phone) Install 4 drops to clock/bell area for both the clock/bell & WAP. 1 Drop specifically needs to be located at or near the door for a wall mounted phone.

• Gym/Cafeteria Drops
  11 Drops (typically 4 WAP drops , 1 clock/bell/speaker drop, 6 general & phone) 1 Drop specifically needs to be located at or near the door for a wall mounted phone.

• Library
  Consult OUSD Technology Services Department to determine drop count as this will vary depending on room layout and staff assigned to the space (must have 2 WAP drops, 1 clock/bell/speaker drop and 1 Drop specifically located at or near the door for a wall mounted phone).

• Regular Office
  5 drops (typically 2 WAP drops, 1 clock/bell/speaker drop, 2 general & desk phone)

• Storeroom
  5 drops (typically 2 WAP drops, 1 clock/bell/speaker drop, 2 general & phone) 1 Drop specifically needs to be located at or near the door for a wall mounted phone.

• Principal Office
  7 drops per Principal office (typically 2 WAP drops, 1 clock/bell/speaker drop, 4 general & desk phone)

• Open Office Work Area or Cubicle Areas
  Consult OUSD Technology Services Department to determine drop count as this will vary depending on room layout and staff assigned to the space (must have 2 WAP drops, 1 clock/bell/speaker drop and 1 Drop specifically located at or near the door for a wall mounted phone).

• Outdoor Wireless Access Points
  Minimum 2 drops. Consult OUSD Technology Services for placement of outdoor access points to ensure complete coverage.

• Hallways
  Minimum 3 drops. 2 drops at either end of the hallway for security cameras, located in the optimal location to eliminate blind spots, plus 1 drop placed roughly equidistant from both ends of the hallway for WAP.

Requirements for AP Installation

• 8 foot high ceiling: 7.5 feet from the ground.

• More than 8 foot high ceiling: 8.5 feet from the ground.

• Wall mounted (not ceiling)

• Installation approval and configuration and licensing by OUSD Technology Department

Administrative Sites

Every work area receives a Wireless Access Point and a Clock/Bell/Speaker:

• Two drops for Wireless Access Point

• One drop for Clock/Bell/Speaker

• Workstations
  3 drops per workstation, (1 computer, 1 printer, 1 phone)

• Printer, Copier and Other Needs
  2 drops per location with a 2 drop minimum

Conference Rooms

• Small Conference rooms (10 or less seats)
  10 drops (typically 2 WAP drops, 1 Clock drop and 8 placed around the room 2 drops per wall unless specified otherwise)

• Large Conference rooms(more than 10 seats)
  Minimum of 10 drops (typically 2 WAP drops, 1 Clock drop and 8 placed around the room 2 drops per wall. For every 5 seats over 10 (rounded up to the nearest 5) add an additional 4 drops to a maximum of 16 drops for the room)

Offices

• Small Offices
  4 drops with an added 2 drops every other office for WAP (consult with Technology Services for the location of the additional 2 drops for WAP).

• Large Offices with a private conference table
  6 drops with an added 2 drops for WAP(consult with Technology Services for the location of the additional 2 drops for WAP).

• Storage rooms
  Storage rooms/spaces should be set up for future office conversion. Depending on the size of storage rooms or space refer to either Small Offices or Large Offices for drop count. Please refer to “Storerooms” above for minimum drop counts.

• AV Closet or Room
  4 drops minimum (consult with AV Department to determine the quantity needed to support each AV rack in the closet or room).

The Contractor will coordinate with Technology Services for placement information of each outlet to be completed. Basic outlet configurations will be designated by Technology Services. The contractor will coordinate with Technology Services for outlet configuration details.

In general, horizontal station cables will: originate at the outlet location; extend through the ceiling plenum via wire hanger, cable tray, conduits/sleeves and/or other cable pathways, enter the MDF or IDF as applicable, and transition to the appropriate rack, cabinet or panel for termination.

Contractor shall provide and install to workstation outlet locations, with suitable infrastructure for routing, cables from the outlet location to and into the appropriate rack or panel in the MDF or IDF. Blank Inserts are to match the faceplate color.

MDF and IDF terminations of data cables shall be in rack-mounted patch panels. In a retrofit project or situation and in new construction, new patch panels shall be installed and sized to allow a minimum of twelve (12) spare ports for future requirements.

The Contractor is responsible for replacement and reinstallation of any installed cable that does not meet the latest TIA/EIA performance parameters, without cost to OUSD.

Terminate UTP cable in accordance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1, B.2 and wiring configuration T568B.

Contractor shall provide and install to workstation outlet locations with suitable infrastructure for routing cables from the outlet location to and into the appropriate rack or panel in the MDF or IDF.

1.9 TESTING

Pre-Installation Cable Testing

The Contractor shall test all optical cables prior to the installation of the cable. The Contractor shall assume all liability for the replacement of the cable should it be found defective at a later date.

• Fiber optic testing shall adhere to the Fiber Optic Association guidelines for calculating the minimum and maximum loss. www.thefoa.org

• Any links, not meeting the requirement of the standard, shall be brought into compliance by the Contractor, at no charge, to OUSD.

• Documentation shall be provided in both hardcopy and flash drive to the point of contact.

Inspection

Visually inspect UTP and OFN jacket materials for UL or third party certification markings. Inspect cabling terminations in telecommunications rooms and at workstations to confirm color code for tip and ring pin assignments, and inspect cabling connections to confirm compliance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1, B.2 and TIA/EIA-570. Visually confirm Category 6a marking of cables, jacks, patch panels and patch cables.

Final Verification Tests

• Perform verification tests for UTP and OFN systems after the complete telecommunications cabling and workstation jacks are installed.

• All fiber testing shall be performed on all fibers in the completed end-to-end system. Testing shall consist of a bi-directional end to end OTDR trace performed per EIA/TIA 455-61 and bi-directional end to end power meter test performed per EIA/TIA 455-53A. Perform OFN end-to-end attenuation tests using an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) and manufacturer’s recommended test procedures. Perform tests in accordance with TIA/EIA-526-14-A, Method B for horizontal, Singlemode OFN. Perform verification acceptance tests and factory reel tests. The system loss measurements shall be provided between 1260 and 1620 nanometers for singlemode fibers. All testing shall adhere to the Fiber Optic Association guidelines. On the web at: www.thefoa.org.

• Provide OUSD representative with written final tests verification within 1 week of completion of installation. Final test results shall include summary pages for each MDF/IDF as required. Test results shall be provided in both hard and soft copy.

1.10 WARRANTY

A minimum twenty five (25) year Extended Product and Application Assurance Warranty for this wiring system by the manufacturer shall be provided as follows:

• Minimum 25-Year Extended Product Warranty. The 25-Year Extended Product Warranty shall ensure against product defects; all approved cabling components shall exceed the specifications of TIA/EIA 568A and ISO/IEC IS 11801 and exceed the attenuation and NEXT requirements of TIA/EIA TSB 67 and ISO/IEC IS 11801 for data cabling links/channels. The cable installation will exceed the loss and bandwidth requirements of TIA/EIA TSB 67 and ISO/IEC IS 11801 for fiber links/channels, for a minimum fifteen (15) year period. The warranty shall apply to all passive data components.

• The 25-Year Extended Product Warranty shall cover the replacement or repair of defective product(s).

• Labor for the replacement or repair of such defective product(s) for a one (1) year period.

• Minimum 25-Year Application Assurance and Channel Performance Warranty.

• System Certification. Upon successful completion of the installation and subsequent inspection, the customer shall be provided with a numbered certificate, from the manufacturing company(s), registering the installation.

Additional Warranty

Contractor shall state any additional Contractor supplied warranty.

1.11 VOICE AND DATA LABELING

The labeling shall be in accordance with the TIA/EIA-606 standards for data and voice. The labeling shall be computer software generated and printed with readable fonts and black ink. The ink and label shall be water and smear-proof for both indoor and outdoor use. Samples of each type of media showing label type, labeling format, font size and ink shall be submitted for Technology Services approval.

Voice and Data Systems Labeling

The voice and data systems labeling shall include all related equipment, cables, racks and RJ-45 outlets. Label all cables at each end of the cable designating the rack and port number. The labeling shall be delineated on any riser diagrams, floor plans and test reports. The labeling shall be computer software generated and printed with readable fonts and black ink. Each and every cable termination must be labeled, with each and every cable labeled within two (2) inches of each end. Termination labels and cable tags identifying two ends of the same cable must be the same color. All labeling must be securely fastened, either using heat shrink or self-laminating labels and must be machine generated; handwritten labels are not acceptable. Approval of OUSD’s Representative for sample labels of each type must be secured prior to commencing application.

Patch Panel Labeling

Patch panels shall be provided with factory-installed label fields. Contractor installed labels shall identify workstation outlet location and its room number and related patch panel port number with machine generated labels.

Outlet Labeling

Outlets faceplates will be provided with factory installed label field labels. Contractor installed labels shall identify the appropriate MDF/IDF as well as the related patch panel and port number with machine generated labels.

1.12 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

The Contractor shall provide complete documentation of as-built conditions within ten business days of each installation completion; late delivery of all submittals (including, but not limited to, as-built documentation) will cause delay of Acceptance by Technology Services. CAD backgrounds shall be provided in electronic form to OUSD via USB Flash Drive or electronic file.

The Contractor shall provide updated AutoCAD drawings utilizing release 2013 or higher; such drawings will indicate site plans, floor plans, as-built conditions of all outlet locations (including outlet numbering), MDF and IDF areas, as well as main cable runs within the ceiling (including cable pathway apparatus such as cable trays, conduits, sleeves, and trapeze systems).

The Contractor shall provide as part of their as-built documentation for each installation two (2) “E” size hardcopy plots of each drawing installation drawing set as well as in a digital format such as PDF. Copies shall be delivered to OUSD’s Technology Services Department.

All other as-Built documentation shall be provided to OUSD’s Technology Services Department in PDF format.

Within the required digital documentation, the contractor is also to include documentation that illustrates how all ports are mapped from room to respective IDF and from each IDF to the MDF. Contractor also to include documentation on how the architecture of the network was created and all respective facets there of.

1.13 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIFICATIONS

Ordering of Equipment and Materials

The Contractor shall be responsible for placing orders for all required materials, components, and supplies, securing and forwarding to OUSD’s Representative written confirmations (including orders and shipping dates) direct from each manufacturer/supplier unless specifically directed to order through OUSD vendors (owner ordered/contractor purchased) or for owner purchased/contractor installed instances. The Contractor shall expedite shipment of all materials, components and supplies as necessary to ensure the successful completion of each installation by the date required.

Implementation Planning and Execution

The Contractor shall work with Technology Services and OUSD’s Representatives to plan implementation schedules and methodologies, which minimizes impacts to students/staff or other trades during installation and cutover processes. All costs for planning and coordination as well as for after normal business hours labor shall be included within the Contractor’s pricing as provided. Please note that, due to academic and administrative activities, implementation may generally be effected after normal business hours; overtime will be incurred by Contractor (without additional cost to OUSD) only as necessary to ensure compliance with mutually agreed installation milestones.

Training Requirements

Respondent’s project price shall include (2) two orientation sessions with OUSD’s technical/facility support personnel. These sessions, which for planning purposes may last up to four hours each with a minimum of 2 hours, shall: provide an overview of the architecture and its functionality; discuss cross-connect and/or patch cord implementation; review as-built documentation; and establish recommendations for effective management and maintenance of the installed CCS. The first training session will commence within (10) days after final completion and the second will occur within 1 year after final completion.