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Renovations to t h e D e r b y R e c r e a t i o n C e n t e r SJCF #5102.00

ADDENDUM NUMBER TWO AD2-1 17 OCTOBER 2012

This Addendum is hereby made part of the Contract Documents to the same extent as though it were

originally included therein. Refer to "Bid Form" for acknowledgment of Addenda.

All Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers are reminded that they shall be familiar with all Addenda

items (as well as all parts of the Construction Documents) so as to understand the extent of their work and

its interrelation with other trades.

To all bidders for furnishing all labor and materials necessary for the following Contract:

CONSTRUCTION PACKAGE

RENOVATIONS TO DRC

801 E. MARKET STREET

DERBY, KANSAS

Prepared by:

Schaefer Johnson Cox Frey Architecture

GENERAL:

ITEM AD2-A00 SPECIFICATIONS, 00 21 13-1, BID DATE

CORRECTION Bid date has changed to Wednesday October 24, 2012, at 2:00 p.m.

Location remains unchanged.

ITEM AD2-A01 DEMO SITE PLAN, C21.0, KEYNOTE 19

CORRECTION Keynote 19 shall reference the existing stone paved walkway in parking lot.

Reference attached document entitled “AD2-06".

ITEM AD2-A02 DEMO SITE PLAN, C21.0, KEYNOTES

CORRECTION Keynote 17 is not used.





ITEM AD2-A05 SITE PLAN, C22.0, KEYNOTES

CORRECTION Show keynote 8 at new curb on north and east sides of building. Reference attached

document “AD2-07".


CLARIFICATION Keynote 37 shall not appear on sheet C22.0


CLARIFICATION Keynote 3 shall read “Handrails @ Ramp - Ref. A4/62.2"

ITEM AD2-A08 ENLARGED SITE PLAN, C22.1 , KEYNOTES

CLARIFICATION Keynote 16 is not used.

Keynote 3 shall read “Handrails @ Ramp - Ref. A4/62.2"

ITEM AD2-A09 ENLARGED SITE PLAN, C22.1, KEYNOTES

CLARIFICATION Keynote 34 shall not be used. All references to keynote 34 on site plan C22.1 shall

now reference Keynote 31, which reads as follows: “Planter - Wasau Planter TF4191.

30"L x 30"W x 30"H - color selection by Architect”.

ITEM AD2-A10 DEMO FLOOR PLAN, A21.1, KEYNOTES

CLARIFICATION Keynote 2.28 is not used.




CLARIFICATION Keynote 2.58 shall read “Existing glazing to be removed. Replace with new. Ref.

Window Schedule”.

ITEM AD2-A12 FLOOR PLAN, A22.1, DETAILS

ADDITION Add section detail tag, cutting through existing floor slab and new floor slab. Detail

tag references C10/A63.1. Reference attached document “AD2-02".

ITEM AD2-A13 FLOOR PLAN, A22.1, KEYNOTES

CLARIFICATION Keynote 10.5 shall read “(3) Accent Canopies: Armstrong Infusions, 4'x10' with 30

Degree

arc.

ITEM AD2-A14 FLOOR PLAN, A22.1, KEYNOTES

CLARIFICATION Keynote 15.1 is not used.

ITEM AD2-A15 MASONRY DETAILS, A64.1

ADDITION Dowel location at new cmu wall installation. Reference attached document “AD2-01".

ITEM AD2-A16 SPECIFICATIONS, 08 71 00, HARDWARE SCHEDULE

ADDITION Door Hardware Schedule. Reference attached document, “Hardware Schedule”.

ITEM AD2-A17 SPECIFICATIONS, 09 65 66, RESILIENT ATHLETIC FLOORING

ADDITION Include Dynamic Sports Construction (DynaForce, DynaCourt, and DynaFit

systems) as approved manufacturer for resilient athletic flooring. Must be able to

match pre-selected colors at no additional cost for final acceptance.

ITEM AD2-A18 SPECIFICATIONS, 04 72 00, CAST STONE MASONRY

ADDITION Include Midwest Cast Stone as approved manufacturer for cast stone masonry at

window sill stone only.

ITEM AD2-A19 SPECIFICATIONS, 09 51 00, ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

ADDITION Include Norton Industries as approved manufacturer for suspended wood ceiling

system. Must be able to match specified product appearance for final acceptance.

ITEM AD2-A20 SPECIFICATIONS, 09 51 00, ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

ADDITION Include Pretense, manufactured by Norton Industries as approved substitution for

accent canopies in lobby.


ADDITION Include Galaxy Classic Roll, manufactured by Robbins Inc as an approved

substitution for preformed athletic flooring. Must be able to match pre-selected colors

at no additional charge for final acceptance.


ADDITION Include Pulastic DG, manufactured by Robbins Inc as an approved substitution for

fluid applied athletic flooring. Must be able to match specified product appearance for

final acceptance.


ADDITION Keynote 2.9 shall read “Existing kitchen equipment shall be removed. See

specifications 01 10 00-1 for items to be salvaged for Owner.”

Where drawings call out to reference “Item Relocation Plan”, reference above-

mentioned section in specifications.

ITEM AD2-A24 SPECIFICATION, 09 30 00, TILING

ADDITION Prior to final installation, A 6' x 6' floor tile mockup shall be done incorporating all

types of movement joints and edge conditions.



ITEM AD2-A25 SPECIFICATION, 09 30 00, TILING

ADDITION Include a thin-set self leveling topping to be applied in all areas where 12x24

porcelain tile is installed over slab on grade. Install to conceal all non-uniformities in

slab up to 1/4". The standard approved product is Level-Right FS-10, by Maxxon

Corporation . Approved equals will be considered.

ITEM AD2-A26 SITE DETAILS, A62.1, DETAILS

ADDITION Regarding Ramp Handrail detail C10/A62.1, instead of vertical supports mounting

into top of adjacent retaining wall and planter wall as shown, vertical supports shall

sleeve into sidewalk slab, similar to D8/A62.1 at Exterior Stairway.

MECHANICAL

ITEM AD2-M01 SPECIFICATION

ADD: The following manufacturers have been approved in the sections indicated, provided

their product satisfies ALL requirements of the specifications and contract drawings:

Section/PG Product Manufacturer

23 52 16 Condensing Boilers Aerco

23 72 00 Air to Air Energy ConsERV

Recovery Units

23 83 16 Radiant Heating Zurn , Rehau

Hydronic Piping

ITEM AD2-M02 PLAN SHEET M22.2 – HVAC First Floor Area ‘B’.

CHANGE: In room 135 change the supply diffuser to a type ‘B’ and add a return grille.

Reference attached sheet M1.

ITEM AD2-M03 PLAN SHEET M32.1 – Plumbing First Floor Area ‘A’.

CHANGE: In room 109 relocate hub drain and sink to match architectural plan. In room 118

relocate the hub drain and sink to match architectural plan. Sink, P-18, to be fitted

with a ½” shut-off valve in lieu of ¼” valve. Reference attached sheet M2.

ITEM AD2-M04 PLAN SHEET M32.2 – Plumbing First Floor Area ‘A’.

CORRECTION: Sheet M32.2 is mislabeled as M32.1. Make corrections to individual sets with the

correct sheet number.

ELECTRICAL

ITEM AD2-E01 SPECIFICATION, 28 31 00 – Fire Alarm System

CORRECTION: Delete all references to Simplex/Grinnell systems. The System shall be Notifier,

installed by Sandifer Engineering.

ITEM AD2-E02 SPECIFICATION, ADDED SECTIONS

ADDITION: New sections added to specification. Reference attached documents, Section 27 10

00 for Communication Cabling Installation, and Section 27 32 00 for Communication

Cabling Systems.

ITEM AD2-E03 DRAWINGS, E10.0, FIRST FLOOR AREA ‘A’ POWER PLAN

ADDITION: Replace electrical sheet E10.0 with new sheet E10.0, revised 10/16/2012.

ITEM AD2-E04 DRAWINGS, E40.1 , FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS

ADDITION: Panel on east wall of utility room should be identified as Panel “LH’ in lieu of “HC” as

shown on plans. Panel “HC” is located on west wall.

PRJ NO. 5102.00

AD2-01RENOVATIONS TO THE DERBY RECREATION CENTER

PRJ NO. 5102.00


D3.15

WALL BASE AT EXT. ALUMINUM SWING DOOR1 1/2" = 1'-0"

PRJ NO. 5102.00

AD2-03RENOVATION TO THEDERBY RECREATION CENTER

D3.14

WALL BASE AT EXT. ALUMINUM DOOR1 1/2" = 1'-0"

D3.14

WALL BASE AT EXT. ALUMINUM GLAZING SYSTEM1 1/2" = 1'-0"

PRJ NO. 5102.00


D8.18

DETAIL @ POOL GLAZING1 1/2" = 1'-0"

PRJ NO. 5102.00

AD2-05RENOVATIONS TO THEDERBY RECREATION CENTER

PRJ NO. 5102.00


Hardware Schedule

Set: 1.0 Doors: 109

Description: Nursery

1 Pivot 195 626 RF

1 Inter. Pivot M19 626 RF

1 Mortise Deadlock MS1850S SCH 628 AD

1 Cylinder 2153 626 YA

1 Inside Lever 4550 628 AR

1 Push Bar & Pull BF15747 Mtg-Type 1 US32D RO

1 Door Closer CLP7500 689 NO

1 Drop Plate 7788 689 NO

Set: 2.0 Doors: 109A

Description: Nursery

2 Hinge (spring) 1502 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

1 Exit Latch PB 5428LN 626 YA

2 Silencer 608 RO

Set: 3.0 Doors: 103, 104, 105, 106, 127B, 129B

Description: Office

3 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

1 Entry Lock PB 5407LN 626 YA

1 Wall Stop 409 US32D RO

3 Silencer 608 RO

Set: 4.0 Doors: 107B

Description: Closet

6 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

2 Dummy Levers PB 455LN 626 YA

2 Surface Overhead Stop 9 Series 652 RF

2 Silencer 608 RO

2 Roller Latches 592 US26D RO

Set: 5.0 Doors: 102

Description: Office (Rated)

6 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

2 C.V.Rod Exit Devices 7120F PB626 US26D YA


2 Door Closer 7500 689 NO

2 Magnetic Wall Holder 998 US32D RF

1 Gasketing S88D (Head & Jambs) PE

2 Brush Astragal 18041CNB x Door Height PE

Set: 6.0 Doors: 111, 124, 125, 126

Description: Mech., Elev. Equip.

3 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

1 Storeroom Lock PB 5405LN 626 YA


3 Silencer 608 RO

Set: 7.0 Doors: 114B, 213

Description: Sprinkler, Storage

3 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK



3 Silencer 608 RO

Set: 8.0 Doors: 207C

Description: Mech.

3 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK





Set: 9.0 Doors: 112A, 116B, 117

Description: Storage

3 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

1 Classroom Lock PB 5408LN 626 YA


3 Silencer 608 RO

Set: 10.0 Doors: 112, 114, 116A

Description: Studio, Storage

1 Pivot 195 626 RF






1 Door Closer PR7500H 689 NO



Set: 11.0 Doors: 115

Description: Studio

1 Pivot 195 626 RF






1 Door Closer PR7500 689 NO




Description: Exterior

1 Pivot 195 626 RF


1 Exit Device (exit only) 7100 630 YA

1 Door Closer CPS7500 6890 6891 689 NO


1 Threshold 2005AT x Opening Width PE

1 Drip Sweep 345ANB x Door Width PE

Notes: Weatherstripping furnished by Aluminum Door Supplier.


Description: Meeting

1 Pivot 195 626 RF






1 Door Closer 7500H 689 NO



Description: Maint.

3 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK



1 Kickplate K1050 10" x 2" LDW 4BE CSK US32D RO

3 Silencer 608 RO

Set: 15.0 Doors: 119, 120

Description: Men, Women

1 Pivot 195 626 RF








Set: 16.0 Doors: 214, 216

Description: Men, Women

3 Hinge T4A3786 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

1 Push Plate 70C US32D RO

1 Pull Plate BF 106x70C US32D RO




3 Silencer 608 RO


Description: Corridor (Rated)

3 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK





Notes: Electric strike, power supply and card reader furnished by access control contractor.


Description: Office

3 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

1 Office Lock PB 5407LN 626 YA



3 Silencer 608 RO

Set: 19.0

Doors: 123, 127A, 128, 210

Description: Office

1 Pivot 195 626 RF





2 Push Bar & Pull BF112 BTB US32D RO

1 Door Closer 7500H 689 NO


Set: 20.0 Doors: 130,131

Description: Office (Rated)

3 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

1 Office Lock PB 5407LN 626 YA





Set: 21.0 Doors: 132, 201

Description: Utility, Mech. (Rated)

3 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK








1 Pivot 195 613 RF


1 Exit Device 7100 613 YA

1 Door Pull BF157 US10B RO





1 Drip Sweep 345DNB x Door Width PE


Set: 23.0

Doors: 200A

Description: Fitness

1 Pivot 195 626 RF


1 Exit Device 7100ALK 630 YA


1 Door Closer CLP7500 6890 6891 689 NO



Description: Corridor (Rated)

6 Hinge T4A3786 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

2 V.R. Exit Device 7170 (F90) PB626 630 YA




2 Magnetic Wall Holder 998 US32D RF


2 Brush Astragal 18041CNB x Door Height PE

Set: 25.0 Doors: 202A, 202B

Description: Fitness, Strength

1 Pivot 195 626 RF








Set: 26.0 Doors: 203, 204A

Description: Fitness, Strength

1 Pivot 195 626 RF


1 Exit Device 7200ALK 630 YA





Description: Stairs (Rated)

3 Hinge T4A3786 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

1 Exit Device 7100F PB628 630 YA





Description: Office


Notes: Balance of hardware furnished by Door Supplier.


Description: Toilet

3 Hinge T4A3786 5" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

1 Privacy PB 5402LN 626 YA






Description: Laundry

3 Hinge T4A3786 5" x 4-1/2" US26D MK





3 Silencer 608 RO


Description: Pool Locker

1 Pivot 195 613 RF





1 Push Bar & Pull BF15747 Mtg-Type 1 U10B RO




Description: Electrical, Mechanical

6 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

2 Reinforcing Pivots 253 US2C HG

1 Dust Proof Strike 570 US26D RO

2 Flush Bolt 555 US26D RO



2 Silencer 608 RO

Set: 33.0 Doors: 207A, 207B

Description: Mech.

6 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

1 Dust Proof Strike 570 US26D RO

2 Flush Bolt 555 US26D RO



2 Silencer 608 RO

Set: 34.0 Doors: 140A, 141A

Description: Locker

3 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

1 Passage Set PB 5401LN 626 YA




3 Silencer 608 RO

Set: 35.0 Doors: 105A, 106A

Description: Closet

3 Hinge TA2714 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" US26D MK

1 Passage Set PB 5401LN 626 YA


3 Silencer 608 RO




1 Door Pull BF157 US10B RO






Notes: Balance of hardware furnished by Aluminum Door Supplier.


Description: Maint.


Notes: Balance of hardware is existing and will remain.


Description: Maint.

1 Exit Device 7100F PB627 630 YA


1 Door Closer CPS7500 689 NO

Notes: Balance of hardware is existing and will remain.



1 Pivot 195 626 RF



1 Door Pull BF157 US32D RO









1 Pivot 195 626 RF

1 Inter. Pivot EM19QC 626 RF

1 Exit Device 7100P 630 YA



1 Auto Operator 5930 689 NO

2 Wall Actuators 691 NO



1 ElectroLynx Harness QC-C x Length Required MK

1 ElectroLynx Harness QC-C1500P MK

1 Power Supply 782 YA


Card reader furnished by the access control supplier.


Description: Vestibule

1 Pivot 195 626 RF


1 Push Bar 720 630 YA




1 Threshold 271A x Opening Width PE

1 Drip Sweep 315CN x Door Width PE


Set: 42.0 Doors: 100D

Description: Vestibule

1 Pivot 195 626 RF


1 Push Bar 720 630 YA


1 Auto Operator 5930 689 NO

2 Wall Actuators 691 NO

1 Threshold 271A x Opening Width PE

1 Drip Sweep 315CN x Door Width PE


Set: 43.0 Doors: 107A (001D)


1 Pivot 195 626 RF

1 Inter. Pivot EM19QC 626 RF

1 Exit Device 7100P 630 YA







1 ElectroLynx Harness QC-C x Length Required MK

1 ElectroLynx Harness QC-C1500P MK

1 Power Supply 782 YA


Card reader furnished by the access control supplier.

801 E. MARKETDERBY KS 67037

SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"PARTIAL M22.2 PLAN

M1

801 E. MARKETDERBY KS 67037

SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"PARTIAL M32.1 PLAN

M2

Renovations to the Derby Recreation Center SJCF#5102.00

COMMUNICATION CABLE

INSTALLATION 27 10 00-1 2 4 S E P T E M B E R

2012SECTION 27 10 00 - COMMUNICATIONS CABLE INSTALLATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SUMMARY:

A. Scope: Extent of cable system work is indicated by drawings and details, and is

hereby defined to include, but not be limited to the installation of telephone, data,

fiber, video, or CATV cables if system cables are indicated on the drawings or

included in other Specification Sections.

B. Provide submittals on all products specified with this section.

C. All cabling materials, cabling, ends, jacks, patch panels, racks, etc. are specified

in other sections and will be provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be

responsible for all testing as specified in individual specification sections.

D. Additional and or more stringent requirements may be found in other

communication specification sections and shall be applicable to this Project.

E. Installation of raceways, conduit sleeves etc. as required for routing of

communication systems cabling shall be per specifications Section 26 05 30

“Raceway Systems”.

1.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Installers Qualifications: Firms with at least five (5) years successful installation

experience with projects utilizing telephone, data, video, fire alarm, nurse call

and other communication systems and wiring similar to that required for this

project. To ensure data distribution system is Category 5 compliant, installer

must be a Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) member and

have a data cable certification by AT&T.

The Contractor shall provide three (3) previous references of cabling installations

for each type included in this project.

B. Codes and Standards: Conform to the following:

1. Codes Rules and Regulations: Execute all work under ADA, the latest

rules and regulations of the National Electrical Code Standard of the

national Board of Fire Underwriters, the National Fire Protection

Association, and with all laws, regulations and ordinances of the County,

State and city.


2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC): Comply with Federal

Communications Commission Rules, pertaining to telephone equipment

and other communication systems being installed.

3. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): Comply with

IEEE Recommended Practice for electric Power Systems in Commercial

Buildings: pertaining to communication systems and Local Area

Networks.

4. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA): Comply with

NEMA requirements for "Enclosures for Electrical Equipment”.

5. Rural Electrification Administration (REA): Comply with Rural

Electrification Administration specifications pertaining to construction and

installation of telephone cabling.

6. Electronic Industries Association (EIA): Comply with EIA Standards and

EIA/TIA (Telecommunications Industries Association) Standards for

Commercial Building Telecommunication W iring, pertaining to

categorizing and installation of telephone and data systems.

7. Underwriters Laboratories (UL): All equipment shall be U.L. listed and

installed to maintain such listings.

1.3. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: Deliver communication system equipment and components in factory-

fabricated containers or wrappings, which properly protect equipment from

damage.

B. Storage: Store communication system equipment and components in original

packaging. Store inside in a well-ventilated space protected from weather,

moisture, soiling, humidity, and extreme temperatures.

C. Handling: Handle communication system equipment and components carefully

to prevent damage, breaking, and scoring of finishes. Do not install damaged

units or components; replace with new.

1.4. COORDINATING AND SEQUENCING:

A. Coordinating: Coordinate with other building trades and electrical work including

wires/cables, electrical boxes and fittings, and raceways, to properly interface

installation of systems with other work.

B. Sequencing: Sequence installation of communication systems with other work to

minimize possibility of damage and soiling during remainder of construction.


C. Contractor will be responsible for ceiling tile replacement, wall repainting, etc.

Due to damage caused by installation of this equipment and cabling.

1.5. AS-BUILT DRAW INGS:

A. Show on blue line prints in red ink all telephone, data, video, CATV jack

identification numbers, actual cable routing paths, as well as all changes from

original plans made during the installation. Separate As-Built drawings shall be

provided for each communication system installed. Return the “as-built” red lined

drawings, specifications and addenda, as set forth in the General conditions, to

the Architect/Engineer upon completion of the project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. CABLING SYSTEM W ARRANTY:

A. Selected installer must provide an independent system warranty for one (1) year

from the date of final acceptance (Manufacturer’s W arranty). The system

warranty must guarantee the electrical performance of the installed system

cabling/wiring to meet or exceed the requirements as outlined in documents

TIA/EIA 568A and other cable requirements. The warranty must include

complete parts and labor replacement of defective products by the installer for a

period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance. The products must be

warranted for a minimum of one (1) year by the Manufacturer.

2.2. CABLING:

A. All communications cabling installed outside of enclosed raceways shall be

plenum rated and U.L. Listed for use in mechanical air plenums unless directed

otherwise on the drawings.

B. Accessories:

1. Backboards shall be provided as shown on the drawings or in the

Specifications. Interconnect locations will require this Contractor to install

additional Backboards. If interconnect locations are required, they must

be approved by the Engineer/Owner prior to installation. Verify in Field

exact quantity needed. Backboards shall be 3/4" thick fire resistant

plywood with size as required for installation. Plywood shall be painted

with two (2) coats of high fire resistant, non conductive white paint. As a

minimum provide backboards as indicated on the drawings or in the

Specifications.

2. Raceways: All communications cabling shall be installed in raceway

systems when located in concealed, non accessible locations. In general,

raceways are required for outlets in walls up into accessible ceilings,

through non accessible ceilings, and through all wall penetrations etc.

Provide bushings at all raceway terminations. Fire stop and fire seal all

penetrations of fire rated walls.

3. Cable Supports: All cables above ceilings are to be supported by cable

trays and/or J-Hooks located approximately 6” above lay-in ceilings below

all mechanical and other electrical equipment.


(a) Contractor shall install cabling to maintain a twelve (12) inch

minimum distance from all sources of Electrical Magnetic

Interference (EMI), such as; fans, motors, fluorescent fixtures,

transformers, etc. Engineer shall be notified in advance if these

clearances cannot be met. Power cable must never reside in the

same cable tray as the data cabling. No data cables will be

spliced. Specifically all cabling installation procedures will also

adhere to the recommended “do’s and Don’ts in EIA/TIA 568B.

(b) J-Hooks: J-Hooks shall be used in common areas where cable

trays are not available and/or as indicated on the plans. J-Hooks

for main runs shall be. J-Hooks shall be located 6” maximum

above ceilings with a maximum spacing of 4’-0” on center. J-Hook

must be sized to support all cable plus 15% room for additional

cable in the future. All hardware shall be submitted for approval to

Engineer prior to installation

(c) "D" Rings: “D” rings may be used in common areas in place of J-

Hooks following the same installation requirements. "D" rings are

to be provided to support all voice and data cables in telephone

communications rooms, 6" on center maximum. “D” ring numbers

13A,B, and C. Size as required.

(d) Conduit Sleeves: Conduit sleeves shall be one of the following:

(1) Rigid steel or IMC conduit with threaded ends and non-

metallic bushings on each end.

(2) EMT conduit with U.L. Listed slide on non-metallic

bushings on each end.

Conduit sleeves shall be provided where cables are indicated to

pass through walls and at other locations as indicated on the

plans. Sleeves shall be 1” conduit minimum extending 6” on

either side of walls. W here possible, sleeves shall be located 6”

above ceiling.

(e) Tie-W raps: Thomas & Betts, TY-RAPSÓ brand. W ill be plastic,

heavy duty, and flame retardant (Must meet UL 94V-O

flammability rating). Size as required. (Thomas & Betts Bulk Pkg.

Cat. Number TY28MFR)

(f) Cable Labels: A quality grade general purpose vinyl-impregnated

waterproof tape. Resistant to moderate amounts of oil, dirt, and

temperature ranges from -30°F to 200°F. (Thomas & Betts, E-Z-

CodeÓ W BC vinyl cloth, standard Cat. No. W M-A-Z)

4. Cable Management:

(a) Telephone terminal backboards shall be provided with standard

cable management rings and wire-ways to support the cabling, as

shown on project drawings. Cable management shall be used for


both the vertical and horizontal cabling on the backboard. The

quantity of cable management rings and wire-ways shall be based

upon the cable size and number of 66 type blocks. Cable

management rings and wire-ways shall not exceed 60 percent fill.

5. Cable Labeling:

(a) Labeling of cable shall consist of permanent lettering or

numbering as required by owner to coordinate with existing

labeling schemes. Contractor to coordinate exact labeling of

cables with Owner.

6. Documentation:

(a) All cables will be labeled in accordance with current VCRMC

labeling standards.

(b) All cables will be appropriately labeled on both ends, in all junction

boxes and at 50’ intervals.

(c) No data cabling identifier will duplicate any previous, active cable

identifier.

(d) Additional cable labeling may be required in the individual

communication system specification sections.

C. Tightening: Tighten electrical connectors and terminals, including screws and

bolts, in accordance with equipment manufacturer's published torque tightening

values for equipment connectors.

2.3. GROUNDING:

A. General: Provide #6 CU. equipment grounding connections for Cabling Blocks,

patch panels, racks, metal troughs, protectors, etc. to grounding bus. Provide

ground bus and ground cable to common ground plan, and driven ground rods

for a max. impedance of 5 ohms. All communication systems shall be grounded

in compliance with ANSI/NFPA 70 requirements and practices, except where

superseded by other authorities or codes. These grounding requirements apply

to all cross-connect frames, patch panel racks, active communication system

equipment and test apparatus used for maintenance and testing.

2.4. ADJUSTING AND CLEANING:

A. Cleaning: Clean all equipment and components of dirt and construction debris

upon completion of installation.

B. Touch-up: Touch-up scratched or marred enclosure surfaces to match original

finishes.

C. Protection: Protect installed equipment, cabling and components from damage

during remainder of construction period.

2.5. DEMONSTRATION/TESTING:


A. Testing of each system shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturers

specifications and as outlined in the other individual communication system

specification sections.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW :

A. Scope: The scope of this project includes all communication system cabling, and

labor necessary for complete installation of all cabling. The end product to be

provided is a fully functional cabling system for use by Owner and Owner

provided head end equipment at the time of Owner occupation of the facility.

B. Installation:

1. Horizontal through-wall conduits and sleeves shall be provided for cabling

runs as required and indicated on the plans. Contractor is to ensure

grommets and/or bushings are installed on all conduits prior to cable pull.

W here there is no existing vertical conduit and gangbox - Surface

mounted gangbox and wiremold stubbed 6 inches above the finished

ceiling shall be installed in each area requiring a system device or outlet

upon approval of engineer/Owner. J-Hooks suspended above ceiling

cavity or wall mounted “D” rings shall be installed by this Contractor to

extend out of the Equipment Rooms into the ceiling cavity to hold the

large bundles of horizontal cabling where cable trays are not being used.

2. At all times, the communication cable shall be at least twelve (12”) away

from all lighting and other line voltage circuits, shall not run parallel to

electrical utilities in close proximity, shall cross electrical utilities at right

angles with at least twelve (12”) of separation. Engineer shall be notified

in advance if these clearances cannot be met.

C. Examination:

1. General: Examination areas and Conditions under which systems are to

be installed. Notify the General Contractor or Engineer in writing of

conditions detrimental to proper completion of the work. Do not proceed

with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner

acceptable to Installer.

D. Installation of communications systems:

1. Installation: Install cables as indicated, in accordance with

manufacturer's written instructions and with recognized industry practices.

Ensure cables comply with installation and operational requirements of

EIA/TIA, NEC, the Federal Communications Commission and all other

applicable codes governing the cables being installed.

2. All communications system cables shall be independently supported on

'J' hooks, or in cable trays if indicated on the drawings. Do not support

cables from mechanical ductwork, piping, ceiling system wires, electrical

conduits, etc.


E. Installation of J-hooks:

1. Provide J-Hook supports from the structure above for all horizontal runs

except where cables are run in cable trays. Spacing shall be a maximum

of 4’-0”. Cables shall be located approximately 6” above the ceiling.

Cable shall not contact the ceilings, piping, light fixtures, ducts, etc. All

cables must be suspended independently from other supports.

F. Installation of tie wraps:

1. Tie-wrap all cables (except patch cords) together between the J-Hooks, in

the cable trays, and in the communications rooms. Spacing shall be a

maximum of 4’-0”. No tie-wraps shall be placed over cable labels. The

Tie-wraps shall be plastic, heavy duty, and flame retardant.

G. W all penetrations:

1. W hen cables pass through walls, conduit sleeves shall be provided.

Provide fire barrier around conduit and seal conduit with fire barrier after

cable installation in fire rated walls.

H. Interconnection to Owner equipment:

1. All interconnections between premise cabling and equipment (either

existing or new) shall be coordinated with Owner to minimize any

downtime as related to the associated communications system.

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Renovations to the Derby Recreation Center SJCF #5102.00

COMMUNICATIONS CABLING

SYSTEMS 16 742-1 24 SEPTEMBER 2012

SECTION 27 32 00 – COMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SUMMARY:

A. Scope: Extent of communications system work is indicated by

drawings and details, and as noted in this Section, and is hereby

defined to include, but not by way of limitation, telephone

wiring/cabling, telephone outlets, data wiring/cabling, data outlets,

terminals, connecting blocks and other associated equipment and

hardware.

B. Provide submittals on all products specified with this section.

C. All cabling materials, cabling, ends, jacks, patch panels, racks, etc. will

be provided by the contractor. All test equipment shall be provided by

the contractor and shall be prior approved with Owner’s Network

Engineering. Copper test equipment will be meet the minimum

standards set forth for Level 3 hand held field test equipment per 568

B.1, section 11. The communications system shall be CAT 6E

enhanced, minimally swept out to 250 MHZ, and must strictly adhere

to the requirements of EIA 568 B.2.1.

D. All cabling shall be installed per Section 16740 “Communications Cable

Installation” Specification. If conflicts exist, this Section supersedes

Section 16740.

1.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Installers Qualifications: Firms with at least 5 years successful

installation experience with projects utilizing communications systems

and wiring similar to that required for this project. To ensure that the

communications distribution system is EIA 568 B.2.1 Category 6e

compliant, the installer must maintain a current factory certification

from a third party listed & verified manufacturer of copper connectivity

products. Further, the installation company must be a Building

Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) member.

The Contractor shall provide three (3) references of communications

cabling installations as well as the name and telephone number of a

contact person for each project.


B. Codes and Standards: Conform to the following:

1. National Electrical Code (NEC): comply with applicable local

code requirements of the authority having jurisdiction and NEC,

including 725, 770, 800 and OFNR Series articles as applicable

to installation and construction of communications systems.

2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC): Comply with part

68 and Subpart J of part 15, Federal Communications

Commission Rules, pertaining to telephone equipment and Class

A computer registration by manufacturer.

3. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): Comply

with Std 241 and 802, IEEE Recommended Practice for electric

Power Systems in Commercial Buildings: pertaining to

communication systems and Local Area Networks.

4. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA): Comply

with NEMA's Pub No. 250, "Enclosures for Electrical Equipment”.

5. Electronic Industries Association (EIA): Comply with EIA

Standards RS-453, 455, 464 and EIA/TIA (Telecommunications

Industries Association) Standards 568, 569, 570, 606, 607 and

Technical Systems Bulletin 36, 40, and 53 of the Commercial

Building Telecommunication Wiring Standards pertaining to

categorizing and installation of communications systems.

6. Underwriters Laboratories (UL): Comply with, specifically,

subjects 444 and 13 (STP) as referenced UL ratings and/or

classifications as mentioned in the above standards.

1.3. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: Deliver equipment and components in factory-fabricated

containers or wrappings, which properly protect equipment from

damage.

B. Storage: Store equipment and components in original packaging.

Store inside in a well-ventilated space protected from weather,

moisture, soiling, humidity, and extreme temperatures.

C. Handling: Handle equipment and components carefully to prevent

damage, breaking, and scoring of finishes. Do not install damaged

units or components; replace with new.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. CABLING SYSTEM WARRANTY:


A. Selected vendor must provide an application independent

communications and telephone wiring system warranty for a minimum

of 15 years from the date of final acceptance (Manufacturer’s

Warranty). The system warranty must guarantee the electrical

performance of the installed system communications, wiring and to

meet or exceed the requirements as outlined in documents TIA/EIA

568b.2.1. The warranty must include complete parts and labor

replacement of defective products by the installer for a period of 15

years, from the date of final acceptance by the owner. Warranty

submittal is required to Engineer prior to installation.

2.2. MANUFACTURERS:

A. Communications Cable and Cable Connectors: Provide twisted-pair,

copper Communications cable, and cable connectors, except where

fiber optic is specified, in sizes and types indicated, and as

recommended by communications equipment manufacturer for

indicated safety and applications. Mate and match connector materials

to factory-installed equipment connectors. Submittal is required to

Engineer prior to installation. Verify telephone and data cable colors

with Owner prior to ordering.

1. Cable (Horizontal to outlet):

(a) COMMUNICATIONS: CommScope UltraPipe, P/N 6ECMP,

Plenum unshielded four pair cable. Unless otherwise

specified, all voice UTP cabling shall be Category 6e, 100

mhz solid copper conductor, four pair, 24 AWG, and shall

comply with EIA/TIA 568A for Category 6e copper cable.

The horizontal cable must consist of 4 wire pairs that are

adjoined along their longitudinal axis to insure twists are

maintained to the termination point. The cable must

exhibit stable impedance over the entire frequency

bandwidth from 1Khz to 250 MHz. Attenuation @ 250

mhz for 100 meters shall be no greater than 30.8db.

Near End Cross Talk @ 250 mhz for 100 meters shall be

no less than 44.3 db. Impedance traces of cables must

be provided and impedance averaging will not be allowed.

All copper communication products must be

independently tested by a third party laboratory for

verification of published results (UL or ETL ITS). Products

must be verified & listed with the respective testing

organization. Where required, cable shall be classified low

smoke and low flame for use in air plenums in accordance

with NFPA 70. Communications cable shall be white in

color, utilize co-extruded colored stripes, and be

sequentially marked 1000-0 feet. Manufacturer test

reports for each reel of cable must be maintained and

turned over to the owner at time of system acceptance.

Submittal is required to Engineer prior to installation.


2. Terminal Blocks (Copper)

(a) COMMUNICATIONS: 110 Patch Panel System Terminal

Blocks (Category 6e).

(1) Patch Panels. Category 6E Communications cabling

shall terminate directly on the back of 48 port

Category 6e patch panels on Contractor provided

equipment racks in the Computer Room and wall

mounted units in the telecom interconnect locations

or as indicated in the Drawings. Use PANDUIT

DP48688TP, high density 2U 48 port CAT 6e patch

panels. Provide (1) PANDUIT 3 ½” high cable

management panel WMPH223 between each 48

port patch panel. Patch panel port label shall be 6

character label (Example “A2A05K”) as follows, 1st

character - Zone, 2nd character = Floor; 3rd -5th

character - location in grid; 6th character - is the

multiple jack designation at that location. Obtain

drop ID’s from Owner’s Network Engineering.

(2) Termination Hardware , (High Density Patch

Panels) Horizontal station cables will terminate on

high density patch panels having a published Near

End Crosstalk (NEXT) value of -42 dB or better.

This product must provide plating in the contact

area to reduce long term corrosion effects.

Contacts must be oriented at 90 degrees to the

axis of the conductor. Terminations must have

color coding on the individual contacts. Products

must provide 24 ports in 1 rack unit (1U) or 48

Ports in two rack units (2U) etc. Connectors shall

be wired with 568B configuration. See plan details

for pin-outs. One cable management organizer per

48 ports shall be provided by the Contractor on the

Contractor provided equipment rack. All hardware

shall be submitted for approval to Engineer prior to

installation.

(b) Communications Equipment Cross-connects. All

connections between the communications equipment

terminations and the station terminations shall be done

using Category 6e patch cords. These cords must meet

the performance criteria of the warranty system being

installed. All patch cords shall be factory terminated as

recommended by TIA/EIA 568.2.1 in order to insure

consistent quality and performance. The patch cords

must have a latching mechanism to secure them to the

termination block and must be keyed so they cannot be

inserted upside down. Patch cords cannot exceed 6

meters in length. The contractor will provide two (2)


patch cables for every individual cable installation. All

patch cables must be provided from the same

manufacturer as the manufacturer of jack and panel

assemblies. For bidding purposes, Category 6e patch

cables are generally specified as being yellow and

between 7 and 10 feet long, depending on use and

situation. Length shall be long enough to easily patch

longest reaching opposite ports using cable management

rings. All hardware shall be submitted for approval to

Engineer prior to installation.

(c)EQUIPMENT RACK: Provide and install equipment racks in

locations as shown on the drawings. Rack shall be

PANDUIT CMR19X84S. Racks shall be provided with a

standard top crossmember, and pre-drilled base plate to

allow floor fastening. Frame equipment racks shall be

seven feet in height. Each rack shall be provided with a

quad 110 volt AC outlet, mounted in the bottom of the

rack, and provided with a separate 20 amp circuit.

Grounding Requirements are required per manufacturers

recommendations. Submittal is required to Engineer prior

to installation.

3. Outlets to consist of the following:

(a) Information outlet terminations will utilize modular wall

plates and Panduit P/N CJ688TP CAT 6 jacks, or equal by

Connectivity. Verify jack colors with Owner, and faceplate

colors with Architect. Faceplates must be supplied with

reversible ID Tabs (available in various colors).

All jacks must exceed the Category 6e NEXT requirement

TIA/EIA 568B.2.1. Jacks must be provided as individual

units in order to provide the maximum flexibility. Jack or

connector modules that contain more than one connector

will not be accepted. The faceplates will be available in a

variety of port sizes and styles (furniture, surface and

flush mount) which will universally accept the individual

jacks. Jacks must be available in at least 6 colors and

wall plates must be available in a minimum of 4 colors. A

minimum of 2 ports must be accommodated within a

single gang wall plate. Provide blank filler over any

unused ports. Terminations must support a minimum of

200 re-terminations and must allow for termination of

stranded wire. The product must support termination of

smaller gauge wires following insertion and removal of

larger gauge wires without modification or adjustment.

Quantity of jacks as needed plus an additional 5 complete

sets of spare jacks to be given to Owner for future use.


All hardware shall be submitted for approval to Engineer

prior to installation.

(b) Surface mounting will be allowed only where shown on

the drawings, and where specifically approved by the

Engineer.

4. Cable & Outlet Labeling:

(a) Labeling of communications outlets shall consist of non-

permanent lettering indicating a “communications” port

and extension located above the port. Numbering shall

be as required by owner to coordinate with existing

labeling schemes, and must meet the EIA / TIA 606

standards for documentation and labeling. Contractor

shall coordinate exact labeling of outlets with Owner.

C. Tightening: Tighten electrical connectors and terminals, including

screws and bolts, in accordance with equipment manufacturer's

published torque tightening values for equipment connectors. Where

manufacturers' torque requirements are not indicated, tighten

connectors and terminals to comply with tightening torque specified in

UL Standard 486A and B, and the National Electrical Code.

2.3. ADJUSTING AND CLEANING:

A. Cleaning: Clean equipment and components of dirt and construction

debris upon completion of installation.

B. Touch-up: Touch-up scratched or marred enclosure surfaces to match

original finishes.

C. Protection: Protect installed equipment and components from damage

during remainder of construction period.

2.4. DEMONSTRATION / TESTING:

A. Minimum testing requirements for copper cabling is divided into the

following conditions, keeping in mind that Attenuation and NEXT are

the two most important factors and must be strictly adhered to by the

installer. Test results/reports shall be provided by an experienced Test

Agency and shall be provided to the Owner and the Engineer. All

communications cable shall be tested using EIA 568 B.2.1 cabling

specification.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW:


A. The scope of this project includes communications cabling, passive

equipment and labor necessary for cross-connect and patching of all

cabling. The end product to be provided is a fully functional

communications, network cabling system for use by Owner and Owner

provided telecom headend equipment at the time of Owner occupation

of the facility.

1. Two (2) RJ45 (Communications) connector ports are to be

provided at each typical communications outlet unless indicated

otherwise by the Drawings and these specifications. (One for

telephone, one for data.) All Cables are to be distributed from

the appropriate Communications Equipment Room or

Interconnect location to each individual information outlet,

except where noted on the plans and these specifications.

Termination is required at the Communications Equipment Room

and each of the fiber interconnect locations in the patch panels

specified on Contractor provided equipment racks or wall

mounted patch or termination blocks as shown in Drawings. All

standards for Category 6e installation shall be adhered to. All

cable runs are direct home runs to the appropriate distribution

panel. Slack cable shall be provided for all cabling to ensure

proper termination locations. Minimum of 1 foot of cable slack

at each communications/telephone and CATV outlet and 10 feet

of cable at the termination/distribution panels.

2. In the Communications Equipment Room and the Interconnect

locations, on the Contractor provided Patch Panels, the

communications cable pairs shall be laid down on the blocks

according to EIA/TIA color code standards color code starting

with pair one on the blocks. The blocks shall also be labeled

with cable and pair counts. The wiring standard shall be T568B.

End to end testing of Communications wiring to be provided by

Contractor.

3. Between the Communications Equipment Room and each

information outlet, the contractor shall run the cables as

specified in Section 16740.

B. EXAMINATION:

1. General: Examine areas and Conditions under which

communications systems are to be installed. Contractor shall

notify in writing of conditions detrimental to proper completion

of the work. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory

conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to the

Owner.

C. INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS:

1. Installation: Install systems as indicated, in accordance with

manufacturer's written instructions and with recognized industry


practices (BICSI); ensure systems comply with installation and

operational requirements of EIA/TIA, NEC and the Federal

Communications Commission.

D COMMUNICATIONS CONNECTOR TERMINATION PRACTICES:

1. For Category 6e (Communications) Cables; minimize the

amount of untwisting in a pair as a result of connecting to

hardware for all terminations. For Category 6e cabling the

amount of untwisting must not exceed the requirements for

TIA/EIA TSB-40.

E. INTERCONNECTION TO OWNER EQUIPMENT:

1. All interconnections between premise wiring and equipment

(either existing or new) for communications shall be coordinated

with Owner to minimize any downtime as related to

communications service.

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