8.  VERTICAL WIRING STANDARD

The standard for vertical wiring is to pull copper, coaxial cable, multi-mode and single-mode fiber from the main entry telecommunications closets to each telecommunications closet in the building. Quantities of each type of cable depend on the buildings occupants and their requirements for voice and data. The contractor is responsible for estimating cable footage and the pulling of cable from the main telecommunications closets up the riser to each satellite telecommunication closets and throughout the building to all outlets.
Consultation with ACCNet Services is required in order to determine the quantities of cable and raceways systems.

9.  ASSEMBLY ROOMS 

For the purpose of this document, Auditoriums, Classrooms, Teaching labs, Conference Rooms are considered Assembly Rooms. In addition to the standard horizontal wiring scheme, the following communication wiring shall be pulled.

• Quad (4 Data) and Six (6) Data jack. Note: a minimum of two (2) phone jacks will be installed in one location. All wiring will share the 1" conduit connecting the user outlet to the communications room.
  
• One (1) six-strand multi-mode fiber optic cable. Both ends will be coiled and labeled unless user has immediate need for terminated fiber circuit(s).

10.  PAY PHONE STATIONS

One Category 6 cable (new construction) with minimum 4’ slack at outlet location will be run. ACCNet Services will notify SWB for installation of phone instrument.

11.  EMERGENCY TELEPHONE LOCATIONS

Emergency telephone locations require a ¾" underground conduit with direct access from the main telecommunications closets to pole or wall location. Two Category 6 cables with minimum 10’ slack at outlet location must be provided.

12.  ELEVATOR PHONES

The purchase and installation of the elevator traveling cable is the responsibility of General contractor.

13.  EMERGENCY CALL BOX SYSTEM

All telephone instruments located in elevator cabs and emergency stations are connected to an emergency reporting system manned by ACC College Police Department located at 9101 Tuscany Way (37999 or 222). This system provides voice channel and location identification when the handset is lifted off hook or the button pressed. 

This type of station is used for the following types of emergencies:
(1) Vehicle Accidents
(2) Personal Assaults
(3) Fire
(4) Sick or Injured Persons
(5) Suspicious Incidents/Persons
(6) Criminal Activity
(7) Personnel Assistance
(8) Other Types of Emergencies

Specifications:

• An ACCNet Services representative will consult with ACC Police concerning the locations and number of units required.
  
• All new call box locations must be configured to ADA specifications.
  
• All Emergency Stations whether in elevator cab, free standing, or an instrument in a weatherproof box will be installed and the responsibility of ACCNet Services. The contractor is responsible for the installation of conduit and cable only.

14. NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING STANDARDS

ACCNet Services is currently utilizing Category 6 data cabling in all new construction projects. Standards for utilizing these types of cabling solutions is the SYSTIMAX Structured Connectivity Solutions (SCS). The SYSTIMAX® GigaSPEED® XL Solution Product lines are:

• 71E Series XL Cable - transmits voice, data and video. The family consists of unshielded twisted pair cables, including 1071E non-plenum, 2071E plenum, and 3071E low smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) cables. The 71E XL Series is designed with a non-fluted center member.
  
• 81A Series XL Cable - transmits voice, data and video, with the guaranteed margin of 10dB NEXT & PSNEXT. The family consists of unshielded twisted pair cables, including 1081A non-plenum, 2081A plenum, and 3081A low smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) cables. The 81A XL Series is designed with a fluted center member.
  
• PATCHMAX™ GigaSPEED® XL GS3 Panel
  
• 1100GS3 Patch Panel - patching system for terminating or interconnecting voice, data and video circuits to support high-bandwidth applications.
  
• MGS400 Information Outlet - is a high-speed LAN connector featuring cross-talk cancellation technique for near-end and cross-talk (NEXT & PSNEXT) performance, when installed as part of a complete GigaSPEED XL channel.
  
• GS8E GigaSPEED XL Patch Cord -supports the high performance system level requirements built into the new GigaSPEED XL cabling solutions.
• 110 VisiPatch™ System .

15. WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS (WAP) CABLING

Reference construction drawings for estimated locations of wireless networking access points. The contractor will install one (1) Orange SYSTIMAX® GigaSPEED Category 6 cable. The Contractor will clearly identify each WAP cable on the numbing plans and each location will be noted in the field by affixing a small black – on – white label to the ceiling grid.

16. TESTING AND DOCUMENTION

• The Contractor/Vendor will guarantee 100% of all cables installed are free of defects and meet the specifications of manufacture and customer.
  
• Test results and documentation will be provided on CD only.
  
• Adequate testing equipment will remain on-site for the duration of the time that is required to fully test the entire cable plant.

17. STANDARDS / REFERENCES

The following standards must be observed and followed at all times by the Vendor:

• Nation Electric Code (NEC)
• ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.1 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standards, General requirements, May 2001.
• ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.2 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standards, Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components, May 2001
• ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.3 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standards, Optical Fiber Cabling Components standards, April 2000
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1 - Additional Transmission Performance Specifications for 50/125µm Optical Fiber Cables, June 21, 2002
• ANSI/TIA/EIA 569 - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.
• ANSI/TIA/EIA 606-A – Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructures, June 21, 2002
• International Standards Organization/International Electro technical Commission (ISO/IEC) DIS 11801, January 6, 1994.
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL®) Cable Certification and Follow Up Program.
• SYSTIMAX® Structured Connectivity Solutions, Performance Specifications, (Addendum) Latest Issue.
• SYSTIMAX® Structured Connectivity Solutions, Components Guide, Latest Issue. SYSTIMAX® Design & Installation Guidelines, Latest Issue

18. DEFINITIONS

• Telecommunication Systems: Any transmission format, its related support services and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to voice, audio, data and video transmissions.
  
• Structured Cabling System (SCS): A SCS is defined as all required equipment and cabling including hardware, termination blocks, cross connect wire or cordage, patch panels, patch cords, telecommunication outlets, work area cords, UTP and fiber optic 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.
  
• Work Area: The Work Area provides the connection between the information outlet and the station equipment in the work area. It consists of cords, adapters, and other transmission electronics.
  
• Horizontal Subsystem: The Horizontal subsystem Provides connections from the horizontal cross connect to the Telecommunication Outlets (TOs) in the work areas. It consists of the horizontal transmission media, the associated connecting hardware terminating this media and Information Outlet (IO) in the work area. Each floor of a building is served by its own Horizontal Subsystem.
  
• Riser Backbone: The Riser Backbone subsystem links the main cross connect (MC) in the equipment room to intermediate cross connects (IC) and horizontal cross connects in the telecommunications closets (TC). It consists of the backbone transmission media between these locations and the associated connecting hardware terminating this media. It is normally installed in a star topology; with first-level backbone cables beginning at the main cross connect. If needed, second-level backbone cables begin at intermediate cross connects.
  
• Campus Backbone: A Campus Backbone is used when a distribution system encompasses more than one building. The components and cables that provide the link between buildings constitute the Campus Backbone. This subsystem includes the backbone transmission media, associated connecting hardware terminating this media, and electrical protection devices to mitigate harmful voltages when the media is exposed to lightning and/or power surges. It is normally a first-level backbone cable beginning at the main cross connects in the equipment room of the hub building and extending to the intermediate cross connects in the equipment room of a satellite building.
  
• Equipment Subsystem: The Equipment Subsystem consists of shared (common) electronic communications equipment in the equipment room, main cross connect or telecommunications closets and the transmission media required terminating this equipment on the distribution hardware.
  
• The Administration Subsystem: The Administration Subsystem links all of the subsystems together. It consists of labeling hardware for providing circuit identification and patch cords or jumper wire used for creating circuit connections at the cross connects.
  
• Conduits: Shall be construed to include all metal and plastic tubing, all cable trays and ducts in which telecommunications wiring is or may be installed. These items are also referred to as raceways
  
• Technician/Installer: Technicians or Installers shall be totally familiar with the installation, repair, and maintenance of various types of telephone systems. The technician/installer needs to be totally familiar with PBX systems, computer data networks, and all types of cabling and telephone instruments, etc. The technician/installer performing the work must be factory certified in the installation and repair of telephone systems or computer data network equipment installed at the College and be equipped with normal installation tools and test equipment.
  
• Cable Splicer: The Cable Splicer shall be proficient in installing, splicing and troubleshooting various kinds of inside and outside plant cables including single/multi mode fiber optic cable.
  
• Electrician: The Electrician must be licensed and experienced in electrical installation work. The individual will be required to install electrical panels, sub-panels, electrical outlets, electrical conduits, wiring, etc., in support of telephone or computer data network installations.
  
• On-Site Manager: The On-Site Manager will be required for large projects (construction/rewiring of a new building, PBX cut over, etc.). The individual will be required to supervise all of the Vendor’s workers and interface with general contractors, Southwestern Bell, PBX vendors or other College personnel as necessary to carry out the project.
  

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