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SECTION 16750

STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and special

Conditions and Division-1 (General requirements), apply to work of this
section.

B. General Provisions for Electrical Work, Section 16010, applies to work of this
Section.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Work includes providing all materials, equipment, accessories, services and

tests necessary to complete and make ready for operation by the Owner
structured Cabling system in accordance with Drawings and Specifications.

B. All Cabling and Components shall be from the same approved manufacturer.

C. System Tests shall be End to End including the patch cords.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturers Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in the manufacture of

structured cabling system of types, and capacities required, whose products
have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 10 years.

B. Standards Compliance: Comply with the latest editions of the requirements of

applicable local codes, and the following standards: -

1. Electronic industries association (EIA), Telecommunications industries

association (TIA) for commercial buildings.
2. The institute of electrical and electronic engineers, Inc. (IEEE).
3. International organization for standardization (ISO).
4. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
5. International Electromechanical Commission (IEC).

C. Service Manufacturer must have a factory warehouse in Egypt at which spare

parts are stocked were a field service engineer who is a permanent, full time
employee of the manufacture, factory trained and qualified individual whose
primary duty is field service resides.

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D. All work must be installed by system manufacturers certified system

installers/vendors who are certified and experienced in implementing the
selected data cabling system and to perform related testing programs.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit Complete, Detailed, Original Catalogue for the

manufacturer and marked up for all of the proposed equipment.

B. Detailed Bill of material indicating the model number and quantity for all of the
proposed equipment.

C. Riser Diagram: Submit detailed riser diagram to indicate the connection

between all of the system components and the interface with all other system.

D. Shop Drawings: Submit dimensional layout on architectural background

drawings indicating all of the proposed equipment, part numbers, cables,
raceways, . Etc.

E. Samples: Submit samples from all components when requested.

F. Compliance list: submit a detailed point by point compliance statement with

this specification. Where the proposed system does not comply or accomplish
the stated function or specification in a manner different from that described
and specified, a full description of the deviation shall be provided.

G. Detailed Rack Configuration for Each Rack indicating the Rack Cabinet, Patch
Panels and Space for Active Equipment.

1.5 EQUIPMENT WARRANTY

A. The system manufacturers shall provide a minimum twenty (20) year

warranty on all passive components included in the structured cabling system.
These warranties shall be provided in written certificate form.

B. The system manufacturers shall provide in writing to the Owner that in event
of the demise or failure of the installing certified system installer/vendor, the
manufacturer shall be responsible for providing another certified system
installer/vendor to fulfill the remainder of the warranty conditions.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

Refer To The "List of Recommended Manufacturers".

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2.2 CATEGORY 6 CABLES

A. All horizontal cat. 6 cabling shall be EIA/TIA standards compliant throughout,

terminated to 1000BaseT specifications.

B. All cables shall be high performance 4 pair category 6, UTP consisting of 23

AWG, 100 ohm characteristic impedance, solid conductors formed into four
individually twisted pairs and enclosed by LSZH jacket.

C. Cables shall be run from the user outlet to the cabling rack (as indicated on
drawings) without any transition points.

D. All UTP cabling must be tested using a level III field tester by the supplier and
full documentation must be provided to demonstrate that the cabling meet the
industry standards (i-e IEEE 802.3, EIA / TIA 568 B.2-1).

E. Category 6 defines four-wire twisted pair UTP copper cable that can transmit
data and proven support for 100 Mbps fast Ethernet, 350 MHz Broadband
Video, Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T and 155 Mbps ATM.

F. The Cat. 6 cable should be of lowcapacitance and exhibits low crosstalk.

However, all figures of the cable must be Category 6 compliant.

G. The cables short term bending radius is 6 times the cable diameter in operation
and 10 times the cable diameter in installation.

2.3 FIBER OPTIC CABLES

A. Fiber Optic Backbone Cable shall be Indoor / Outdoor, 8 Cores fiber optic
cables.

B. Fiber Optic Cables shall be OM3 50/125 m multimode fiber optic cables.

C. The Fiber Optic Cable shall be suitable for indoor and outdoor use in ducts or
risers, metallic, rodent resistance type with LSZH flame retardant outer
sheath.

D. The cable shall be dry, tight buffer structure, glass yarn reinforcement and
water- blocking elements

E. Low friction jacket for ease of pulling through ducts.

F. The cables short term bending radius is 10 times the cable diameter in the no
load condition and 20 times the cable diameter when under load.

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2.4 RJ-45, CAT. 6 OUTLET

A. The outlet shall be category 6, eight - position angled RJ-45, T568B pinned and
modules mounted within the floor outlet box or on wall flush mounting. The
cabling contractor should coordinate with the electrical contractor to ensure
compliance and matching between the RJ-45 data connectors with the floor
boxes and face plates.

B. Faceplate shall be from the same approved wiring devices manufacturer,

Contractor to provide complete sample for the Cat. 6 outlet, faceplate and any
needed clip adaptor.

C. All conductors of the 4-pair cat. 6 horizontal cable shall be terminated on the
respective contacts. To avoid installation errors, the wire organizer of the snap-
in connector should be identified by the same standard color coding as the cat.
6 cable wires.

D. Each connector shall provide both T-568A and T-568B color code
identification for the pins at the rear of the connector. The punched down
should be in accordance with the T-568B color code.

E. Each outlet shall be supplied complete with CAT. 6 Drop Cable, 3.0 meters
length.

2.5 CAT. 6 COPPER PATCH PANEL

A. All cat. 6 cables shall be terminated on Cat. 6 patch panels which shall be rack
mounted type.

B. Patch Panel shall be preloaded type, the presentation of the patch panel shall be
provided for labeling using printed numbering system.

C. The cat. 6 patch panel shall provide both T-568A and T-568B color code
identification for the pins at the rear of the panel. The punch down is to be in
accordance with the T-568B color code.

D. All conductors from the 4 pair cable should be terminated on the respective
contacts. To avoid installation errors, the wire organizer of the snap-in
connector must be identified by the same standard color coding as the wires of
cat. 6 cables.

E. Each patch panel shall be provided complete with a holder to locate and clamp
the incoming cables without causing damage to the cable or affecting the
performance of the link.

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F. In the rack cabinet, the patch panels shall be separated by metallic patch-guides
to protect the patch cords. The height of these guides shall be 1HU or 2HU
depending on the rack space.

2.6 CAT. 6 COPPER PATCH CORDS

A. A category 6 copper patch cords shall be provided to connect between the patch
panels and switches. The number of the Cat. 6 copper patch cords shall be
equal to the number of outlets.

B. The length of the patch cord to be determined by the contractor based on the
arrangement of the equipment inside the cabinet rack(s), but in any case it shall
not be less than 1.2m.

C. The characteristic impedance of the pairs must be identical to that of the

horizontal cat. 6 cables.

D. The patch cords shall have a guaranteed performance level of greater than 750
insertions without degradation to the performance level of the solution.

2.7 110 Patch Panels

A. Rack Mounted "110" type Patch Panels shall be provided at each Patching
Rack to terminate the Telephone Riser Cables from the Main Telephone Frame.

B. RJ45 / 110 (1 Pair) Hybrid Patch Cords shall be provided for the cross
connection between the Telephone Riser 110 Patch Panel and the RJ45
Horizontal Patch Panel, Patch Cord to be Factory Made, Custom Cords shall
not be accepted.

2.8 FIBER OPTIC PATCH PANELS

A. Fiber optic patch panels shall be rack mounted with 12 duplex SC ports and
shall take no more than one unit of vertical space on the rack cabinet, the patch
panel shall be complete with splicing tray.

B. The patch panel shall be equipped with a mechanism that ensures the retention
and support of the incoming fiber optic cables.

C. The patch panel shall be designed with a sliding mechanism enabling front
installation and maintenance work to be carried out without having to remove
the entire panel. The patch panel shall be delivered complete with top cover.

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D. The patch panel shall provide facilities to recess the front connector plate
deeper than the front of the 19 rails of the cabinet. This will provide sufficient
bend radius for the patch cords once connected to the panel. This shall also
prevent damage to the patch cords when the cabinet door is closed.

E. Cable management unit shall be provided with the fiber optic patch panel.

F. Single mode Fiber Optic cables shall be terminated to the Fiber Optic Patch
Panels by Splicing to Pig Tails, Termination by Connectors shall not be
accepted.

2.9 FIBER OPTIC PATCH CORDS

A. Fiber Optic Patch Cords shall connect between the Fiber Optic Patch Panels and
the Active Equipment.

B. Number of Fiber Optic Patch Cords shall be equal to the number of Fiber optic
patch panel's Duplex ports.

C. The Contractor shall coordinate with the active equipment supplier for the
selection of the fiber optic patch panel's connector.

D. The length of the patch cord to be determined by the contractor based on the
arrangement of the equipment inside the cabinet rack(s), however minimum
acceptable length shall be 2 meters.

E. The fiber optic patch cord shall be LSZHflame retardant jacket. The fiber optic
connectors shall comply with IEC 74-13.

2.10 EQUIPMENT / PATCHING RACKS

The contractor shall provide the following equipment racks within the equipment IT
rooms. The racks and their configuration shall be as follows:

1. All of the IT / Light Current Rack Cabinets shall be 42U rack cabinets 60x60
cm, 4 Vertical Rails with front plexiglass door and rear metal door and marked
by the manufacturer for LAN services applications.

2. Each Rack Cabinet shall be complete with the following:

Ventilation Fan Tray with 4 Fans.

Heavy Duty base (plinth kit).

2 x 6 Way Power Distribution Unit, with the ability of vertical and

horizontal mounting, Power Distribution Unit shall be with Surge
Protection, Integral Breaker and Pilot Light.
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Electrical Grounding (Earthing Kit) to meet EIA/TIA 606 stables

3. Rack shall be complete with side panels, lockable glass front access door with
handle, lock & Keys. lockable rear metal door, the rack shall be able to support
cable entrance from both top and base.

4. Contractor shall provide 50% Spare Space in each Data Rack for the installation
of the Active Equipment.

5. Rack Cabinet Configuration drawings to be provided for review / approval

before starting installations.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine conditions under which structured cabling are to be installed. Notify

Engineer in writing of conditions detrimental to proper completion of the work.
Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
B. Install commission and test to work structured cabling systems in accordance
with the manufacturers recommendations and telecommunications service
providers regulations.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF NETWORK CABLING - GENERAL

A. All cables must be properly handled and installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications. Undue pulling tension, abrasion or rough
handling must be avoided to ensure that the cables will permit transmission
exceeding the Category 6 design speed for data cables. All cables must be
installed without splices or cuts to ensure the elimination of reflections,
discontinuities, impedance mismatches, etc. The maximum horizontal length
from the workstation to the network switch shall not exceed 90 m. The
maximum length of patch cables. Maintain system manufacturer's minimum
channel lengths as confirmed with system manufacturer. Provide cable loops in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Wiring shall be mechanically protected by runs in cable tranks or in conduit.

Conduit bends must comply with TIA/EIA bending radii restrictions.

C. No pull elbows are permitted. Only sweep or 90 elbows shall be utilized and
no more than two (2) 90 changes in direction are permitted between pull
boxes. The minimum radius of curvature shall be 10 times the conduit internal
diameter. Maximum distance of conduit between two pull boxes shall be 15m.
Horizontal conduits not to exceed 25% fill ratio.

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D. With consideration in minimizing alien crosstalk to levels as per BICSI

standards and manufacturer's standards, dress all cables in a neat and orderly
fashion from the entrance of the communications closet to the racks using
vertical and horizontal cable management trunks and paths.

E. Care shall be taken to ensure that during the installation, nicks, abrasions,
burning and scuffing of cable is prevented. Cables found to be damaged will be
replaced at the Contractor's expense regardless of whether the cable passes Cat
6 or fiber performance testing standards.

F. All bundled cables transitioning between floors (via cable trunk) should be
properly secured to vertical cable trunk sections by Velcro straps. Waterfall
(rounded transition) fittings shall be used for cable changing from a horizontal
path to a vertical one. This maintains the minimum bend radius for CAT 6
cabling system. Also cables going through risers between floors must be
properly supported for their weight, especially in situations with high pair count
cables and large bundles.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF FIBRE OPTIC CABLE

A. Provide fiber optic cable as shown, specified and/or as required. Provide

continuous runs, without splicing. Install in strict accordance with
manufacturer's specifications.

B. Comply with manufacturer's minimum installation bend radius and minimum

installed bend radius. Allow slack at sharp turns in cable run and immobilize
cable at point of bend. The tension on the cable must be monitored during
installation when pulling winches are used and shall not exceed tensile rating of
cable. After installation, the only allowable tensile force on the cable should be
that of its own weight. Terminate onto equipment terminations in accordance
with manufacturer's requirements.

C. No more than two (2) 90 changes in direction are recommended for a single
cable installed in conduit without pull boxes and not more than 50% fill ratio.

D. The attachments and grips for cable and installation temperature requirements
shall be provided as specified by the manufacturer.

3.4 INSTALLATION OF PATCH PANELS AND ACCESSORIES

A. Review MDF details and provide components as required. Provide patch panels
onto racks and wall mounted in IT Rooms as required. Provide terminating
hardware and connectors to suit incoming and outgoing cabling. Clearly
identify each port. Provide patch cords as required. Install all devices in
accordance with system manufacturer's requirements.

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B. Provide patch cords and pig tails as required to extend between patch panels
and from patch panels to Active Equipment. Patch cords being connected to
switch shall be handed over to Owner.

C. Bundle cabling in neat configuration and secure to patch panels and rack
assemblies.

3.5 INSTALLATION OF TERMINATION HARDWARE

A. Provide 110 connectors and mounts for incoming telephone service, on

hardwood backboards as shown. Design system layout to best suit incoming
and outgoing cables. Properly punch down cabling with manufacturer's
required tool and label each connector as required.

B. Run interconnect cables neatly secured and bundled across connectors and
between banks of mounts. Use D-rings to their full advantage. Neatly bundle
pigtails and secure to 110 connectors. Provide suitable wiring from incoming
telephone termination field to horizontal outlet runs voice patch panels.

C. Align mounts in straight formations to provide a neat installation and to

minimize interconnect wiring lengths.

3.6 COPPER CABLE INSTALLATION

A. All horizontal, UTP cables shall be continuous from end to end with no splices.
Horizontal cables shall be installed in Star topology, emanating from the rack
mounted patch panel(s) and terminating on outlet faceplates in rooms or other
workstation locations. The maximum length for horizontal cables shall not
exceed 90m.

B. Unless otherwise noted, all horizontal cabling shall be installed in conduit,

surface raceways or run in cable trunk. The drawing fill chart and following
criteria must be met for conduit installation:

i. Each 90 degree conduit bend shall be considered as the equivalent to 9

m of conduit length.

ii. For straight runs up to 15 m, the cables may occupy up to 40% of the
conduit area.

iii. For conduit runs between 15 m and 30 m, the cables may occupy up to
33% of the conduit area.

iv. For runs over 30 m, the cables shall not exceed 25% of the conduit
area.

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v. A pull box must be installed when more than the equivalent of two (2)
90 bends exist in the conduit run or if the run exceeds 38 m; conduit
runs shall not have more than 270 degree bends in path.

C. Conduits shall be installed following building lines. Under no circumstances

shall conduits be fastened to suspended ceiling support systems. Conduits shall
be supported to building structure independent of other support systems.

D. All conduit systems shall be left with a nylon fish string to allow for future
additional cables.

E. Provide conduit runs as required from various telecommunication equipment to

integrate the systems.

3.7 PENETRATION THROUGH FIREWALLS

A. A conduit sleeve shall be provided where horizontal cables penetrate fire wails.
The conduit sleeve shall be sized at 40% fill ratio with a plastic bushing at both
ends.
B. After the conduit sleeve is installed, the opening around the conduit shall be
filled with fire-stop and smoke seal materials.

3.8 INSTALLATION OF OUTLETS

A. Each outlet shall receive 4-pair, Category 6, rated cables. Each cable shall be
tested and identified with the faceplate also identified. All outlets shall be
mounted at heights as per the Arch. / ID Drawings confirmed with the
Consultant prior to start of work. All jacks shall be wired and connected back
to respective patch panels in IT Rooms.

B. The drawings identify data jacks for wireless access point receivers (antennae).
These locations are approximate. Exact locations will be confirmed during
onsite radio frequency studies. Allow for jacks to be repositioned up to 5m to
suit results of studies. The studies can only be performed after completion of
construction of the interior structures.

C. Provide outlet jack/faceplate configuration as detailed on drawings.

3.9 SEPARATION OF DATA COMMUNICATION CABLES FROM SOURCES

OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE

A. All data communication cables shall be separated from sources of

electromagnetic radiation in accordance with TIA Standard Proposal SP-2072
and the following:

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i. If both data and small power cables (2 KVA power circuits) are
installed in grounded, ferrous metal conduit throughout their run, then
no separation is rewired (i.e.: EMT conduit).

ii. Data cabling with no metallic raceway and power conductors (2 KVA
power circuits) in a grounded raceway requires 150 mm clearance.

iii. For fluorescent luminaires, the required clearance is 300 mm.

iv. Clearance increases up to 600 mm for power circuits over 5 KVA.

v. For large motor, transformers, power panels, etc., the required clearance
is 1 m.

vi. Cables must be routed to avoid direct contact with steam piping, hot
water piping or other heat sources to avoid thermal degradation.

3.10 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT CABINETS

A. Provide equipment cabinets where shown on drawings and secure to
wall/floor/ceiling as required.
B. In locations where more than one cabinet (for the same function) is required,
but multiple enclosures together. Provide wiring channel interconnection such
that wiring from cabinet to another is not exposed.

C. Provide metal raceway chimney channel for all conductors extending down
from ceiling, such that wiring is not exposed. Secure channel to cabinet and
ceiling.

D. All wiring shall be run neatly bundled with wiring management channels. Do
not over tighten Velcro tie straps such that they deform cable jacket. Velcro
straps shall easily slide along length of cable. The straps used in plenum spaces
shall be plenum rated.

E. Properly ground and bond enclosure and equipment to room ground bus as per
specifications and to standards of TIA/EIA 607.

3.11 SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION

A. Confirm exact identification standards with the operator prior to start of Work.
The requirements herein are general and exact requirements must be confirmed
and approved with the operator.

B. A complete identification system shall be provided that clearly designates the

following:

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i. The horizontal cable.

ii. The workstation (or faceplate).

iii. The horizontal/passive patch panel port.

iv. The patch cords.

C. Cable identification
1. Horizontal UTP cables shall be permanently identified at both ends in
the following manner:

a. "BUILDINGIFLOORIROOM #l/PATCHPANEL #/PORT#"

b. EXAMPLE: A cable in Building A, on floor 2, room 201, patch panel #

1, port # 12 shall be designated as 2/201/1/12.
D. Faceplate
1. Workstation faceplates shall be designated in an identical duplicate
manner as cables. Faceplates shall be labelled with component
manufacturer's labels. Confirm nomenclature with Consultant.
E. Patch Panel And Patch Cord identification

1. Patch panel ports shall be identified in simple numeric form.

2. Patch cords shall be identified at both ends in simple numeric form, not
necessarily corresponding to port numbers.

F. Identification Log

1. All cable and workstation identification shall be recorded in a hard copy

"CABLE IDENTIFICATION LOG" which is to be handed over to the
Owner after cable testing and certification is complete. A duplicate
copy is to be forwarded to the Consultant.

G. Utilize Brother P-Touch or equivalent labeller. Data patch cables shall be

labeled using Brady DAT-35-922 or equivalent self laminating labels. Label
identification information shall be confirmed with Consultant and Owner's
representative prior to start of work. IDC blocks shall be clearly labeled in ink
in manner approved by Owner. Circuit numbers shall be clearly identified
permanently on outside of conduit at both ends.

3.12 CO-ORDINATION WITH NETWORK INTEGRATOR

A. Co-ordinate work with the work of the Owner's Network Integrator.

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B. The Network Integrator must be present on site to witness and co-ordinate the
required system testing. The cabling Contractor and the Network integrator
must together perform a job walk through upon completion of testing, together
sign the cabling test reports to verify that network cabling is properly installed
and performs to acceptable Standards.

3.13 CABLE TESTING AND SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

A. The structured data cabling system certification shall include 100% cable
testing and verification for a TIA/EIA Category 6 solution.

B. The verification of each cable shall be performed by the certified system

vendor and shall be documented on a cable-testing sheet, which shall form part
of the hard copy documentation supplied at the end of the installation. The
testing sheets shall list the detailed performance test measurements as requested
and as required to prove compliance with the referenced standards. Submit
sample of test sheet with shop drawings.

C. Comply with manufacturer's testing and certification procedures.

D. Testing Procedures:

1. Testing shall be performed using a Scope Communications Agilent

"Wire Scope 350 or Fluke DSP 4000 series, Microtest Omni-Scanner 2
cable tester. The model of the cable tester shall be the most up to date at
time of testing. Testing shall include, but not be limited to the
following:

a. wire map
b. cable length;
c. attenuation;
d. near end crosstalk (next);
e. power sum near end crosstalk (PSNEXT);
f. equal level far end crosstalk (ELFEXT);
g. power sum equal level far end crosstalk (PSELFEXT):
h. return loss;
i. ACR:
j. power sum ACR:
k. end to end continuity;
l. opens or shorts;
m. pair polarity.

1. All fiber testing shall be performed on all fibers in the completed end-
to-end system. There shall be no splices. Testing shall consist of an end-
to-end power meter test performed per TIAIEIA-455-53A. The system
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multi-mode fibers and 1310 and/or 1550 nanometers for single mode
fibers. These tests also include continuity checking of each fiber.

2. For horizontal cabling system using multi-mode optical fiber,

attenuation shall be measured in one direction at either 850 nanometer
(nm) or 1300 nm.

3. Backbone multi-mode fiber cabling shall be tested at both 850 nm and

1300 nm (or 1310 and 1550 nm for single mode) in at least one
direction.

4. Test set-up and performance shall be conducted in accordance with

ANSI / TIA/EIA 526-7 and/or ANS / TIA/ EIA-526-14 Standards, and
to the manufacturer's application guides.

5. Attenuation testing shall be performed with a stable launch condition

using two-meter jumpers to attach the test equipment to the cable plant.
The light source shall be left in place after calibration and the power
meter moved to the far end to take measurements.

6. Acceptable loss measurements for 50 micron lazer optimized solution at

850 nm wavelength shall not exceed 2.5 db.

7. Since optical signal attenuation at one wavelength is independent of the

attenuation at a second wavelength, the attenuation of the channel shall
be measured at both standard wavelengths (850mm and 1300mm) for
backbone links.

8. Submit detailed indexed test report in a 3- ring binder with covering

letter from the company responsible for the installation and testing of
the system stating the accuracy of the report. The letter shall be signed
by the tester and company's authorized representative. Submit copy of
systems manufacturer's certification of installed system.

9. Any cable not passing the testing procedure shall be replaced

expeditiously and in its entirety. No splicing is permitted in the repair of
any defective cable.

3.14 IT ROOMS GUIDELINES

A. Provide requirements as specified herein, and in compliance with TIA/EIA 607.

B. Ensure that all cable trunks are grounded.

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C. Grounding shall be performed using a #6 AWG copper conductor attached to the

equipment rack and to the grounding, bus-bar using compression style lugs and
suitable connectors which are designed to not induce electro-chemical potentials.

D. All equipment racks are to be firmly anchored to the floor. Racks shall be
properly grounded using minimum #6 AWG copper wire in conjunction with
appropriate connectors and non-corroding accessories. Detailed shop drawings for
suggested method shall be provided to the Consultant for approval before
construction.

E. All horizontal cable routing into the equipment racks must be neatly bundled
using Velcro cable ties. The maximum number of cables per bundle will be 25.

F. The cable shall be protected from any obstructions using appropriate grommeting
in the roof of the rack.

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