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University Technology Office
Telecommunication Design Guidelines
And Construction Specifications
Version 1.4
November 3, 2011
Table of Contents
1 GENERAL………………………………………………………………………………….6
2 CODES AND STANDARD REFERENCES 7
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION 7
3.1 FCC Regulations 7
3.1.1 FCC Documentation 7
3.2 NFPA Codes 7
3.2.1 NFPA Documentation 8
3.3 ANSI/TIA/EIA Telecommunication Building Wiring Standards 8
3.3.1 ANSI Documentation 8
3.4 BICSI Methodologies 8
3.5 ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2001 8
3.5.1 BICSI Documentation 8
4 DEFINITION OF TERMS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 9
4.1 Equipment Room (ER) 9
4.2 Entrance Facility (EF) 9
4.3 Telecommuncation Room (TR) 9
4.4 Acronyms 9
5 DESIGN GUIDELINES 11
6 TELECOMMUNICATION ROOMS 12
6.1 Telecommunication Room/Building Equipment Rooms 12
6.2 General …………………………………………………………………………..12
6.3 Location 13
6.4 Electromagnetic Interference 13
6.5 Access…….. …..13
7 DESIGN…………………………………………………………………………………...13
7.1 Architectural 13
7.2 Size…… 13
7.3 Walls…. 13
7.4 Plywood Backboards 13
7.5 Ceiling Height 13
7.6 Treatment 14
7.7 Ceiling.. 14
7.8 Door….. 14
7.9 Floor Loading 14
7.10 Signage 14
8 ENVIRONMENTAL 14
8.1 Contaminants 14
8.2 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 14
8.3 Continuous Operation 14
8.4 Equipment Placement 14
8.5 Standby Operation 14
8.6 Operational Parameters 14
8.7 Positive Pressure 15
8.8 Vibration 15
8.9 Other Mechanical Fixtures 15
9 ELECTRICAL 15
9.1 Lighting 15
9.2 Power 15
9.3 General 15 9.4 Equipment 110V Outlets 4
9.4 Equipment 110V Outlets 15
9.5 Equipment 208V Outlets 16
9.6 Emergency 110V and 208V Outlets 16
9.7 Convenience 110V Outlets 16
9.8 Location of Power Conditioning Systems (UPS) 16
9.9 Bonding and Grounding 16
10 MISCELLANEOUS 19
10.1 Fire Protection 19
10.2 Water Infiltration 20
11 CABLE PATHWAYS 20
11.1 General 20
11.2 Ladder Rack 20
11.3 Sleeves/Conduits 20
11.4 Horizontal Pathway 20
11.5 Vertical Pathway 20
11.6 Horizontal Backbone Inter-building Pathway 21
11.7 Horizontal Backbone Intra-building Pathway 21
11.8 General Telecommunication Room Design 21
12 EQUIPMENT ROOMS AND SERVICE ENTRANCES 21
12.1 General 21
13 INTERIOR COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS 21
13.1 General 21
13.2 Cable Tray 21
13.3 Conduit 22
13.4 Intra-building Backbone Conduits 22
13.5 Outlet/Conduit Location 22
13.6 New Construction Wall Outlet 22
13.7 New Construction Floor Outlet 23
13.8 Renovations 23
13.9 Sleeves 23
13.10 Bonding and Grounding 23
14 EXTERIOR COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS 23
14.1 General 23
14.2 Exterior Pathways 24
14.3 General 24
14.4 Conduit 24
14.4.1 Conduit Depth Requirements 24
14.5 Maintenance Vaults 24
14.5.1 General 24
14.5.2 Conduit Entry Points 25
14.5.3 Covers 25
14.5.4 Encasement 25
14.5.5 Conduit Orientation 25
14.5.6 Trace Wire and Safety Tape 25
14.5.7 Separation from Other Utilities 25
14.5.8 Innerducts 25
14.6 Interior Hardware 25
14.6.1 Identifying Covers 26
14.6.2 Concrete Strength 26
14.7 Handhole 26
14.7.1 General 26
14.7.2 Conduit Entry Points 26
14.7.3 Covers 26
14.7.4 Identifying Covers 27
15 BACKBONE CABLING 27
15.1 General 27
16 HORIZONTAL CABLING 28
16.1 General 28
16.2 Telecommunication Outlet Types, Configurations and Placement 28
16.3 SYSTIMAX Components 28
16.3.1 Identification 28
16.3.2 Standard Work Area Outlet 29
16.3.3 Standard Residence Work Area Outlet 30
16.3.4 Coax Outlet 30
16.3.5 Wall Phone Outlet 31
17 SPECIAL SYSTEM DEVICES 31
17.1 Area Refuge Phone 31
17.2 Blue Light Phones 31
17.3 Elevator Phones 31
17.4 Wireless Access Point 31
18 TYPICAL OUTLET PLACEMENT 32
18.1 Standard Office 32
18.2 Classrooms (Typical) 32
18.3 Conference Rooms 32
18.4 Lab Areas, Computer Rooms and Other 32
18.5 Student Living Spaces 32
18.5.1 Living Area/Living Room 32
18.5.2 Bedroom 32
18.5.3 Open, Lounge, Common and Other Areas 32
18.5.4 Tables, Desks and Study Carrels 32
19 TESTING, IDENTIFICATION AND ADMINSTRATION 32
19.1 Testing 32
20 ASU CABLE ID SCHEME…...... 33
20.1 Fiber Cable ID Scheme ……………………………………………………..33
20.2 Copper Cable ID Scheme …………………………………………………..34
21 AMENDMENTS 35
Table of Figures
1 FLOOR PLAN SYMBOLS LEGEND 11
2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM (TYPICAL) 12
3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUNDING BUSBARS 17
4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS BONDING BACKBONE 19
5 CABLE TRAY SUPPORT 22
6 EXAMPLE OF A MAINTENANCE JOB 26
7 EXAMPLE OF A HANDHOLE 27
8 FACEPLATE CONFIGURATIONS 29
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1 GENERAL
The purpose of the University Technology Office Telecommunication Design Guidelines and Construction Specifications (Design Guidelines) is to describe and specify the minimum building infrastructure required to support the voice, data and other special systems at ASU. Architects, engineers and designers should use these Design Guidelines to incorporate the information provided into Construction Documents. This document is based on industry standards and codes. This document does not replace any national or local standards, regulations or codes, but enhances them. If the standards and practices of the University Technology Office (UTO) exceed national or local standards, regulations or codes, ASU UTO’s practices shall take precedence.
The scope of this document includes the design and installation of Telecommunication Rooms (TRs), cabling distribution systems work area outlet locations, cable specifications, testing, documentation and administration. The cabling contractor is responsible for obtaining the CommScope/SYSTIMAX Solutions specifications. This document is intended to serve as a guideline and therefore is subject to change on a project-by-project basis. It is the responsibility of the Design Team and/or contractor to identify inconsistencies in the specific project drawings and request clarification from ASU UTO Design designated point of contact.
In order to achieve and maintain the technology offering throughout the many campus’ and satellite learning centers ASU UTO has developed strategic partnerships with specific manufacturers as it relates to the telecommunications infrastructure. The following table outlines those partners and their product offering:
Manufacturer / Product TypeCommScope SYSTIMAX Solutions / All Copper, Fiber, Lightning Protection and Coax Products
Chatsworth/CPI / Metal Products
GS Metals/Cooper B-Line / Basket Style Cable Tray & Supporting Hardware
Wiremold/legrand / Floor Boxes, Poke Thru’s & Raceway Systems
Circa / Copper Cable Protectors
Carlon / Innerduct
Superior Essex / OSP Copper (ANMW) & (ARMM)
Fluke Network / Test Equipment for Fiber & Copper
It is further required that the installation contractor is certified in the state of Arizona to install and extend to ASU all performance and product warranties offered by the individual manufacturer.
Furthermore, the installation contractor must meet the minimum requirements:
· BICSI accredited RCDD on staff
· SYSTIMAX Solutions D&E Certified Estimator & Project Manager on Staff
· 50% of onsite technical staff must be certified as BICSI SYSTIMAX Installers.
· Proof of BICSI & SYSTIMAX certifications must be made available upon request.
2 CODES & STANDARD REFERENCES
The following codes and standards contain provisions that, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of document. At the time of publication the editions indicated were valid. All equipment, construction practices, design principles and installations must conform to the latest version of any or all of the following standards and codes, published by the following organizations, where applicable:
· Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
· Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc (IEEE)
· National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
· National Electrical Code (NEC)
· American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
· Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
· Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)
· Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI)
· National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
· International Building Code (IBC)
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
All ASU UTO staff, architects, engineers, contractors and vendors involved in the design, installation, and specification of structured cabling systems must have access to the following referenced documentation. They will be held accountable to the standards set forth in this document. The standards, codes, and regulations referenced may have corrections, additions, technical service bulletins, and addendums that are not specifically called out in this section. In all cases, the latest versions are to be referenced regardless of versions stated in this document. Questions, problems or comments concerning this document or the referenced document should be directed to the University Technology Office.
3.1 FCC Regulations
FCC Part 68 Regulations for connecting premise cabling and customer provided equipment to regulated networks.
3.1.1 FCC Documentation
FCC Documentation is available at the following Web site:
http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/cfr/1999/47cfr68.pdf
3.2 NFPA Codes
These NFPA documents are related to telecommunication:
· NFPA-70 National Electrical Code Chapter 8- Communication Systems
· NFPA-71 Central Signaling Systems
· NFPA-72 National Fire Alarm Code
· NFPA-75 Protection of Electronic and Computer Data Processing Equipment
· NFPA-780 Lightning Protection Code
· NFPA-101 Life Safety Code
3.2.1 NFPA Documentation
NFPA documentation is available from the following:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
Telephone: (617) 770-3000
Fax: (617) 770-0700
3.3 ANSI/TIA/EIA Telecommunication Building Wiring Standards (latest version)
There are several documents that make up the ANSI/TIA/EIA Commercial Building Telecommunication Cabling Standards. These include:
· ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568-B Commercial Building Telecommunication Cabling Standard
· ANSI/TIA/EIA -569-A Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunication Pathway and Spaces
· EIA/TIA-606-A Administration Standard for the Telecommunication Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings
· EIA/TIA-607 Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding requirements for Telecommunication
· ANSI/NESC 1997 National Electrical Safety Code
3.3.1 ANSI Documentation
ASNI documentation is available from the following:
Global Engineering Documents
15 Inverness Way East
Englewood, CO 80112-5776
(800) 854-7179 ext. 7931
3.4 BICSI Methodologies
· BICSI Telecommunication Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM - 11th edition)
· BICSI Telecommunication Cabling Installation Manual (2nd edition)
· BICSI Customer Owned Outside Plant Design Manual (2nd edition)
3.5 ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2001
Installing Commercial Building Telecommunication Cabling
3.5.1 BICSI Documentation
BICSI documentation is available from the following:
BICSI
8610 Hidden River Parkway
Tampa, FL 33637-1000
(800) 242-7405
http://www.bicsi.org
4 DEFINITION OF TERMS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
This section contains definitions of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations that have a special meaning or that are unique to the technical content of this document. The terms that are used in only one clause may be defined within, and at the beginning of, that clause.
4.1 Equipment Room (ER)
An ER Room is a special purpose room designed to serve as a campus point of demarcation. An ER Room may service multiple TRs in a campus design. In large campuses, multiple ERs may be required and interconnected. This room will only contain Network & Telecommunication hardware and CATV. Other utilities and special systems must be pre-approved by ASU UTO Design.
4.2 Entrance Facility (EF)
An EF is a special purpose room designed to serve a single building with multiple TRs. The EF may also contain the necessary equipment to function as a TR for the floor it is located on. This room will only contain Network & Telecommunication hardware and CATV. Any other utilities must be approved by ASU UTO Design.
4.3 Telecommunication Room (TR)
A TR is a special purpose room designed to serve a single floor. In buildings with multiple floors, TRs shall be vertically stacked to form a backbone pathway. The TR is the point in the Data, Voice and CATV infrastructure that the backbone and horizontal distribution systems are connected to each other. This room will only contain Network, Telecommunication and CATV hardware. Other utilities and special systems must be approved by ASU UTO Design.
4.4 Acronyms
· AFF Above Finished Floor
· BICSI Building Industry Consultants Service International
· CAT Category
· CATV Community Antenna Television (cable television)
· EF Entrance Facility
· ER Equipment Room
· HH Handhole
· IDF Intermediate Distribution Frame
· MDF Main Distribution Frame
· MV Maintenance Vault
· PBX Private Branch Exchange (Phone Switch)
· QA Quality Assurance
· SMB Surface Mount Box
· TMB Telecommunication Mounting Board
· TMBB Telecommunication Mounting Back Board
· TO Termination Outlet
· TR Telecommunication Room (Formally the IDF)
· TGB Telecommunications Grounding Busbar
· TMGB Main Telecommunication Grounding Busbar
· TDMM Telecommunication Distribution Methods Manual (BICSI Publication)
· UTO University Technology Office
· UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair
· WAP Wireless Access Point
See “Codes and Standards References” for additional codes and standards Acronyms. Or visit www.webopedia.com for additional definitions.
5 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Figure 1: Floor Plan Symbols Legend
Symbol / Function/ Typical Telecommunications Outlet (TO) mounted flush on wall at 15” AFF. X denotes cable quantity.
/ Typical wall phone outlet mounted flush on wall at 48” AFF.
/ Typical TO in ceiling. Terminated cables are housed in a SMB.
/ Typical TO intended to support Wireless Access Points.
/ Typical TO in floor box.
X denotes cable quantity.
/ Typical 120VAC Duplex Electrical Outlet
/ Typical 120VAC Quad Electrical Outlet
/ Typical 208VAC Electrical Outlet
Verify 20amp or 30amp configuration
/ Typical Relay Rack 19”
/ Typical Cable Runway
6 TELECOMMUNICATION ROOMS
6.1 Telecommunication Room/Building Equipment Rooms
6.2 General
The following section will outline the location, design and pathway requirements for a typical Entrance Facility (EF) or Telecommunication Rooms (TR). Figure 2 references a general EF or TR layout.
Chatsworth Products (Typical): (See Sample Bill of Material for Specific Part Numbers)
· 12” & 18” Universal Cable Runway
· Cable Runway Accessories
· 19” x 6”deep Standard Rack
· Vertical Cable Manager
· Universal Horizontal Cable Manager
· Horizontal Rack-Mount Power Strips 120VAC and/or 208VAC
· Grounding & Bonding Accessories
· Elevation Kits Overhead
Figure 2: Telecommunications Room (Typical)
6.3 Location
EF and TR locations must meet the following requirements:
· Location shall be selected so that the room may be expanded.
· Shall be located as close as practicable to the center core of the building to minimize horizontal cable distance (Maximum cable length is 250’ from TR to TO.)
· Shall be accessible through common-use corridors that will allow the delivery of large cable reels and equipment and access for repairs 24x7.
· In multiple floor applications, EF and TRs shall have all 4 walls vertically stacked.