Standards of Installation for Network Cabling at the University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, Texas

Campus Network Services

Created by Jason Ray DuBose, NETWORK SUPPORT SPECIALIST III Modified by Brad Samek, NETWORK MANAGER Standards as of 01/09/2006 Revision - 22.2

I. TABLE OF CONTENTS II. GENERAL MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 Copper Cable
1.1 Number of Drops per Room 1.2 Network Data Connections 1.3 Telecommunications Telephone 1.3.1 Telephone Trunk Cables

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2.0 Telecommunications Room Requirements

2.1 Room Design and Requirements 2.2 New Installations 2.3 Existing Installations 2.4 Special Installations 2.5 Category 5e Patch Panels/Wall Brackets 2.6 Electronics Rack 2.7 66 - Blocks Telephone Termination 2.8 Wire Management 2.9 Transition Between Floors 2.10 Patch Cord Colors 2.10.1 Patch Cord Specifications and Pin-outs

III. GENERAL COPPER REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Network Data - Horizontal Cable
3.1 3.2 3.3 Cat 5e Cable Specifications Cat 6 Cable Installations Cable Pathways

4.0 Vertical Wall Drops

4.1 Concealed (in-wall) or Flush Mounted 4.2 Exposed or Surface Mounted 4.3 Copper Terminations 4.3.1 RJ-45 Type 4.3.2 Jack Colors

5.0 Work Area Outlet (WAO) Office/Classroom

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Concealed Exposed Faceplate Labels Zone Cabling Floor Boxes

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6.0 Testing and Documentation Twisted Pair Cable

IV. FIBER OPTIC CABLE REQUIREMENTS

7.0 Fiber Optic Cable
7.1 Fiber Optic Cable Construction 7.1.1 Outside Plant Fiber Cable 7.1.2 EXCLUSIONS: Fiber Specifications not allowed at UTA. 7.1.3 Indoor Fiber Cable 7.1.4 Standard Fiber Counts for Cables 7.2 Wall and Rack Mount Fiber Enclosures 7.3 Slack Fiber Enclosures 7.4 Splices and Splice Enclosures 7.5 Fiber Connectors 7.5.1 Terminating-Fiber Connectors 7.6 Labeling Fiber Optic Cable 7.7 Testing and Documentation Fiber Optic Cable 7.7.1 Fiber System Loss Budget Calculation 7.8 Fiber Splicing Procedures: 7.8.1 Fiber Optic Cable Outside Plant Splice Enclosures 7.8.2 Testing and Required Documentation for Fiber Splices

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8.0 Outside Plant Fiber Optic Cable

8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Outside Fiber Pathways Outdoor Pull Points Conduits and Inner-ducts for Fiber Optic Cable Underground Cables

9.0 Building Entrance Point and Inside Fiber Pathways

9.1 Inside Fiber Pathways 9.2 Indoor Pull Points

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10.0

Grounding

10.1 Grounding in Telecommunication Rooms

V. SAFETY
11.0 General Safety Practices
11.1 Asbestos Clearance 11.2 Fire Stopping 11.3 Environmental Health & Safety - Attachment 1

VI. ADDITIONAL POINTS OF INTEREST

12.0 Other Required Campus Notification
12.1 Campus Notification for Core Holes 12.2 After Hours or Holiday Work 12.3 Work in Hazardous or High Liability Areas

13.0 14.0

GLOSSARY OF TERMS IMPORTANT CAMPUS NUMBERS

II. GENERAL MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 Copper Cable
NOTE: TIA/EIA 568A Wiring Standards are the foundation of UTAs Network practices. The following are specific parts and techniques used in cooperation with the TIA/EIA 568A Cabling Standard. We require that installers be Belden Certified and follow Belden Data-Twist 350 Installation Procedures. CABLE TRAUMA: Twisted pair cable can easily be damaged and unravel the pair twist that allows them to pass Cat 5e certification. The cable installers are expected to prevent twisting and kinks during installation. Remember the maximum tension allowed on a twisted pair cable is 25 foot/pounds of force. Above that amount and the cable has been damaged.

FOUR EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE CABLE TRAUMA

Photo 1: A kink that has been pulled through with excessive force.

Photo 2: A cable that has been bent back upon itself.

Photo 3: Another example of a loop in the cable that has been forced straight, causing severe cable trauma.

Photo 4: A cable that has been smashed or crushed. Note the cuts in the outer cable jacket.

1.1 Number of Drops per Room

A standard drop for a new installation will consist of (3) Cat 5e cables. Two of these cables will be terminated with a blue jack, denoting use as a data cable. The third Cat 5e cable will be terminated with a yellow jack, denoting use as a telephone jack. Faculty/Staff Offices - A minimum of one standard drop will be installed for each 100 square foot of space in each room. Classrooms/Conference Rooms - A minimum of one standard drop will be installed in each room. Lab Space A minimum of 1 standard drop will be installed in each room. Additional wiring infrastructure to be determined on a per case basis (i.e. Computer Lab). General Space Utilization A minimum of 1 standard drop will be installed in any room that is capable of being utilized as office space. Telecommunication Room Cross-connects - A minimum of (2) Cat 5e cross-connect cables will be installed between telecommunication rooms as stipulated by UTA. These cables will be terminated with orange jacks.

1.2 Network Data Connections

All cable used for Data Network will be Category 5e, BELDEN, Datatwist350-1701A (for plenum installations or as instructed by UTA personnel) and Datatwist350-1700A (for non-plenum installations). Unless specifically stated otherwise by UTA, plenum rated cable will be Yellow in color and non-plenum rated cable will be Blue in color. The cable will be installed under the Belden guidelines for the installation of Datatwist350 Cat 5e cable. The cable will be used in reels of 1000' minimum when cable is purchased for the bid project. Subsequent shorter runs on the same project will take advantage of short spools of cable. A minimum of three (3) Cat 5e cables will be run to each room. Cable must be Plenum rated cable unless specifically stated otherwise by UTA. Left over cable will be turned over to the UTA Network Group upon completion of the Project. Below is the recommended fill chart for BELDEN Datatwist350 (1701A) Cat 5e cables in areas where conduits are used. NOTE: These numbers are only valid for cables with outside diameters of approximately 0.200 inches. The below chart is based on the NEC at a 40% fill ratio.

Conduit Fill Chart

Trade Size 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 3-1/2
TABLE 1

Number of Cables 6 10 19 25 42 60 93 126 161

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1.3 Telecommunications - Telephone

All Cable will be Category 5e, BELDEN Brand Datatwist350-1701A (for plenum installations or as instructed by UTA personnel) and Datatwist350-1700A (for non-plenum installations). Unless specifically stated otherwise by UTA, plenum rated cable will be Yellow in color and non-plenum rated cable will be Blue in color. The cable will be used in reels of 1000' minimum when cable is purchased for the bid project. Subsequent shorter runs on the same project will take advantage of the short spools of cable. A minimum of one (1) Cat 5e cable run to each room will be designated for telephone. Cable must be plenum rated cable unless specifically stated otherwise by UTA. Left over cable will be turned over to the UTA Network Group upon completion of the Project.

1.3.1 TELEPHONE TRUNK CABLES - Cables of 25 pair and up shall be 24 awg, solid conductor cables. Cables shall be in standard increments of 25, 50, 100, 300, 600, 800, 1000 or 1200. The cables will be punched down on 66 style punch down blocks. Punch-down order should follow traditional USOC color code order for multi-pair telephone cables punched on 66-50 Blocks. See Table 2 on page 13.

2.0 Telecommunication Room Requirements

2.1 Room design and Requirements
All telecommunication rooms use designators in accordance with BICSI TDMM Ch. 7 Equipment Rooms and TIA/EIA 568A Procedures and Guidelines. Where possible, telecommunication rooms shall have direct access to the hallway or other such corridor and should not be shared with other building services, such as Electrical (i.e. electrical distribution panels or transformers). Supporting codes are found in both BICSI TDMM and the EIA/TIA 568A wiring standard unequivocally against multi-use closets. Telecommunication rooms shall not contain any type of sink, be used as Custodial supplies storage or be used general storage areas (books, furniture, etc.). Floors in telecommunication rooms shall be concrete or tile. Due to the threat of static electricity and resultant potential damage to network distribution equipment, we prefer to avoid carpeted flooring. Each telecommunication room will have sleeved core holes between floors as requested by UTA. Empty core holes will be properly fire-stopped, preferably with fire pillows. A minimum space of 10 X 10 is required for all single floor telecommunication rooms. A minimum space of 10 X 15 is required for all multi-floor telecommunication rooms. At least one long wall of a telecommunication room will be covered from floor to ceiling in fire-rated plywood or plywood which is painted with at least two coats of flame retardant white paint. All telecommunication rooms will be equipped with a grounding bus bar that is tied back to the buildings ground. The grounding conductor will be attached to an approved electrode per NEC 1999 standards, as referenced in TIA 607. Each telecommunication room will be equipped with a minimum of two (2) 120V-20 amp duplex outlets with independent circuits (with isolated-ground if possible) on the wall where the plywood is mounted.

2.2

New Installations

NOTE: All installers must be PANDUIT CERTIFIED and properly trained to install these jacks according to PANDUIT specifications. Standard Data Termination Blue PANDUIT Brand Cat 5e network data jacks (P/N CJ5E88TBU). Cross-Connect Termination Orange PANDUIT Brand Cat 5e network data jacks (P/N CJ5E88TOR) shall be used to terminate all cross-connect cabling between telecommunication rooms. Telephone/voice Termination Yellow PANDUIT Brand Cat 5e jacks (P/N CJ5E88TYL). Faceplate International white PANDUIT Brand Executive Series 4 port faceplate (P/N CFPE4IW) on inwall installations, PANDUIT Brand Executive Series 6 port (P/N CFPE6IW) or 10 port (P/N CFPE102GIW) faceplate may be used where 4 ports is insufficient. Surface Mount International white PANDUIT Brand Surface Mount Box (P/N CBX4IW) on surface installations, PANDUIT Brand Surface Mount Box (P/N CBX6IW) or 12 port (P/N CBX12IW-A) surface mount may be used where 4 ports is insufficient.

2.3

Existing Installations

Photo 5: The proper way to install DATA-Twist 350 into Panduit Mod-Com Cat 5 jacks. NOTE: The cable jacket is under the stuffer cap of the jack.

Standard Data Termination - Blue PANDUIT Brand Cat 5e network data jacks (P/N CJ588ABU). Cross-Connect Termination - Orange PANDUIT Brand Cat 5e network data jacks (P/N CJ588AOR) shall be used to terminate all cross-connect cabling between telecommunication rooms. Telephone/Voice Termination - International white PANDUIT Brand Cat 3 jacks (P/N CJ88IW).
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Faceplate International white PANDUIT Brand Executive Series 4 port Faceplate (P/N CFPE4IW) on inwall or junction box installations, PANDUIT Brand Executive Series 6 port (P/N CFPE6IW) or 10 port (P/N CFPE10IW-2G) faceplate may be used where 4 ports is insufficient. Surface Mount International white PANDUIT Brand 4 port Surface Mount Box (P/N CBX4IW-A) on exposed raceway installations, PANDUIT Brand 6 port Surface Mount Box (P/N CBXD6IW) may be used where 4 ports is insufficient.

2.4 Special Installations

Keystone Termination (Data) Blue PANDUIT Brand Cat 5e network data jacks (P/N KJ588BU) shall be used to terminate into KI Furnitures PowerUp Classroom style modular furniture using the custom made KI metal adapter fitting. Keystone Termination (Phone) If telephone jacks are required, Yellow PANDUIT Brand Cat 5e network data jacks (P/N KJ588YL) shall be used to terminate into KI Furnitures PowerUp Classroom style modular furniture using the custom made KI metal adapter fitting.

Photo 6: KI PowerUp Module with Panduit Keystone jacks installed.

Photo 7: Panduit Keystone Jack in Metal KI PowerUp adapter plate (side view).

2.5

Category 5e Patch Panels/Wall Brackets

Patch Panel - PANDUIT Brand P/N CPP24WBL or P/N CPP48WBL. P/N CPP24WBL will allow the termination of up to 24 MINI-Com TX style modular jacks. P/N CPP48WBL will allow the termination of up to 48 MINI-Com TX style modular jacks. Wall Mount Bracket PANDUIT Brand P/N WBH2 (2 unit) or P/N WBH4 (4 unit) bracket.

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Equipment Racks

Depending on the scope of the job, equipment racks will be either a floor mount or wall mount type. Floor Rack Black 7 CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 55053-703 will be used for floor mount installations. The rack should be anchored at all four points using a CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 40604-001 Concrete Floor Kit of either a or 5/8 size. The bolts should be flush to the base plate of the rack. Also, a black CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 12100-712 ladder-style cable raceway should be secured to the rack via a black CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 10595-712 rack-to-raceway mounting plate and secured to at least one wall via a black CHATWORTH Brand P/N 11421-712 wall angle support unit, any exposed ends of the ladder-style cable raceway should be covered with CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 10642-001 end caps. At the discretion of UTA, one or both sides of the rack should have a black CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 11374-703 cabling management section installed.

Photo 8. Two rows of properly mounted Chatsworth racks. Note: Ladder-style cable raceway attached to wall to provide support and a cable path between racks.

Wall Mount Enclosure Clear aluminum CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 11348-519 will be used for wall mount installations. The unit will ALWAYS be mounted onto a sheet of plywood and will be secured using at least (#6) 1 to 1 in EVERY hole of the racks mounting surface. Wall Mount Enclosure, secured Computer white CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 11685-219 with a CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 11755-003 fan unit will be used in those situations where UTA determines that a lockable enclosure is warranted. The unit will ALWAYS be mounted on a sheet of plywood and will be secured using at least (#6) 1 to 1 in EVERY hole of the racks mounting surface. Wall Mount Bracket Clear aluminum CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 11583-519 wall mount bracket will be used in situations where UTA determines that a smaller rack is suitable. Grounding The equipment rack will be properly grounded as specified in Section 10.0 of this document, braided grounding straps will be used to connect separate pieces of ladder-style cable raceway and equipment racks to form a continuous ground that connects to the telecommunication rooms grounding bus bar.
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2.7 66-Block Telephone Termination

Photo 9A: 66 style IDC blocks mounted on plywood backboard. Photo 9B: Blow-up of 66 style block with clear plastic block covers.

The standard punch down block for the Office/Classroom cables is a SIEMON Brand pre-wired 66-50 termination block (P/N M2-5T-128LR-TP). The standard punch down block for the telephone feeder cable is a SIEMON Brand 66-50 termination block (P/N 66M1-50) with a SIEMON Brand wall mount bracket (P/N S-89B). Building Feeder cables that enter the building from tunnels or outside of the building shall be properly ground per NEC-1999 Article 800. Wire Routing Spools (a.k.a. Mushrooms) will be mounted at the top on both sides of the 66-blocks to allow easy routing of jumper wire between the Building Feeder cables and the Office/Classroom (W.A.O.) cables. Label the Circuit ID on the telephone blocks with a fine point, permanent marker pen on blocks for the Office/Classroom (W.A.O.) cables. Cover finished blocks with plastic 66 block covers. Use PANDUIT Brand labels (P/N PLL-24-Y2-1) to print Circuit ID and attach covers. When installing Outside Plant (OSP) cable that is filled with water repellent gel in a telecommunication room, the contractor will properly use cleaning agents (ex. D-gel) to remove the gel filling from the individual cable pairs. Also, any residue or damage incurred during the termination and clean up of the gel filled trunk cables will be performed by the Contractor before the scope of work is considered complete, to the original or better condition. 66-Blocks will be free of any (ikky-pic) gel or D-gel residue.

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Conceptual Telecommunication Room Layout Category 5e wiring

Yellow Patch Cord Ladder Rack Cable Management Patch Panel (48 pt) Cable Management

Station 66 Blocks (P/N M2-5T-128LR-TP)

Cable Management Patch Panel (48 pt) Cable Management Patch Panel (48 pt) Cable Management
123- 123- 1231A 1B 1VA

Feeder 66 Blocks (P/N S66M1-50)

Patch Panel Rack

Phone Feeder Cable Cat 5e Data Jacks (Blue) CJ5E88TBU Cat 5e Data Jacks (Yellow) CJ5E88TYL

DIAGRAM 1: Conceptual Drawing using Cat 5e for the phone, terminated into the equipment rack patch panel.

Diagram 1 indicates that the designated phone wires will be terminated via a yellow Panduit jack and connected to the 66 punch down block via a yellow patch cord of the appropriate length. The 66 punch down blocks will be located on a suitable wall, mounted to plywood appropriately painted with flame retardant paint.

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Splitting Phone Circuits off a single Cat5e Cable

Panduit 4 port Exec Series Faceplate (P/N CFPE4IW) Panduit Cat 5e TX Jack (Yellow) P/N CJ5E88TYL Yellow Cat 5e Patch Cable conencts to patch panel Panduit Cat 5e TX Jack (Blue) P/N CJ5E88TBU Panduit Mini-Com Blank Module (White) P/N CMBIW-X

RJ-45 Connector

Siemon Modular 4-Way Splitter P/N YT4-4U1

YT4-4U1 Pin Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

RJ-12 Connectors

Siemon 66 Block (P/N M2-5T-128LR-TP)

1 2345 6 Jack 1

1 2345 6 Jack 2

1 234 5 6 Jack 3

1 2345 6 Jack 4

DIAGRAM 2: Detail for running multiple phone circuits via a single Cat 5E wire.

Diagram 2 details the methodology for running up to four independent phone circuits via one Cat 5e
cable.

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Terminate punch down blocks following traditional telephone order.

25 Pair telephone cable

(Colors are main color - strip color)
Pair# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Binder# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Ring Color White-Blue White-Orange White-Green White-Brown White-Slate Red-Blue Red-Orange Red-Green Red-Brown Red-Slate Black-Blue Black-Orange Black-Green Black-Brown Black-Slate Yellow-Blue Yellow-Orange Yellow-Green Yellow-Brown Yellow-Slate Violet-Blue Violet-Orange Violet-Green Violet-Brown Violet-Slate Color White-Blue White-Orange White-Green White-Brown White-Slate Red-Blue Red-Orange Red-Green Red-Brown Red-Slate Black-Blue Black-Orange Black-Green Black-Brown Black-Slate Yellow-Blue Tip Color Blue-White Orange-White Green-White Brown-White Slate-White Blue-Red Orange-Red Green-Red Brown-Red Slate-Red Blue-Black Orange-Black Green-Black Brown-Black Slate-Black Blue-Yellow Orange-Yellow Green-Yellow Brown-Yellow Slate-Yellow Blue-Violet Orange-Violet Green-Violet Brown-Violet Slate-Violet

Table 2.

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2.8 Wire Management

Vertical Wire Management Black CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 11374-703 cable management shall be used as previously defined in Section 2.4 Equipment Racks under the Floor Rack section, page 10. Vertical Patch Cable Management Black PANDUIT Brand P/N E4X4BL6 6 E slot shall be used (typically mounted to the flat surface and aligned with the top of the previously specified CHATSWORTH cable management with either self-tapping CHATSWORTH screws or bolts). Covers for the E4X4BL6 E slot shall be black PANDUIT Brand P/N C4BL6.

Photo 10: Proper use of both Vertical and Horizontal Cable Management

Horizontal Wire Management - Black PANDUIT Brand P/N WMPSE and P/N WMP1 is used where single or double spaced, double-sided management is required. The back wire management ensures proper bend radius compliance. For cables coming from the Office/Classroom, the front side is used to manage patch cords from the horizontal cabling to the Network Equipment. Horizontal Wire Management Black PANDUIT Brand P/N WMPFSE and P/N WMPF1E is used where single or double spaced, front only management is required. This is primarily used to manage patch cords connecting to the network distribution equipment.

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Photo 11. Cables Properly routed in a WMPSE to ensure the Cat 5 Bend Radius. Cable Runway - Black CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 10250-712 ladder-style cable raceway shall be used. End Caps Black CHATSWORTH Brand P/N 10642-001 end caps should be used on all exposed ends of the ladder-style cable raceway. All ends shall be filled down to remove any sharp edges before caps are installed. Metal Rack and raceway mounting hardware shall all be CHATSWORTH Brand fittings.

Photo 12. Properly supported ladder rack. Allowing cable transition between floors.

Velcro straps are preferred to plastic tie straps in Telecommunication rooms wherever practical. Velcro should be of sufficient length to wrap around cable bundle twice to accommodate future expansion. Tie straps used to dress cable will not be over tightened. Tie straps that deform the outer cable jacket and that cant be slid easily along the length of the cable bundle are too tight. Tie straps used in plenum airways must be plenum rated.

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2.9

Transition Between Floors

When cables come off a 7 ft. rack and over a ladder way to go down they must be properly secured to the vertical section of ladder rack going to the ground. Use a rounded transition fitting (water-fall, slide) bracket to ensure proper cable management.

Photo 13. Proper use of waterfall (rounded transition) fittings for cable changing from a horizontal path to a vertical one. This maintains the minimum bend radius for Cat 5 cable.

Also cables going through risers between floors must be properly supported for their weight, especially for high pair-count telephone feeder cables and large cable bundles. ERICO Brand P/N #CAT600WM wall mount support or #CAT600R strut mount support is suggested.

Photo 14. Proper transition between floors. Bundles are correctly secured to vertical ladder sections by cable ties or Velcro straps.

When pulling a cable in conduits between floors replace the pull string or rope for future use.
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2.10 Patch Cord Colors in Telecommunication Rooms:

Standard Hub Rooms: use Blue patch cords for new installations. For existing installations, match the color currently in use in the telecommunication room. Special Cases: UTA may request that patch cords of differing colors be used to denote special areas (differing labs, differing floors, servers, etc.). Available colors are: Gray Green Purple Red Cross-connect Cables: use Orange patch cords for connections between telecommunication rooms. Telephone Cables: use Yellow patch cords for connections between patch panels and telephone blocks.

Cross-over Cables: Black cables are pinned out so that 1 & 3 and 2 & 6 are swapped. These cables are used to inter-connect the network distribution equipment. 2.10.1 Patch Cord Specifications and PIN-OUTS: Below is the pin assignment for TIA/EIA 568A compliant patch cords. All patch cords should be made from a minimum of 4 pair 24AWG stranded cable Cat 5e.

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USED EXCLUSIVELY AT UTA - Standard EIA/TIA T568A (also called ISDN) Pin Wire Color ==== ========== /---------------T3 1 White/Green pair 3 \---------------R3 /---------------T2 / /------R1 pair 2 pair 1 \ \------T1 \--------------R2 /--------------T4 pair 4 \--------------R4 FIGURE 1 T568A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Green White/Orange Blue White/Blue Orange White/Brown Brown

USED AT UTA FOR CAT 6 INSTALLATIONS - Standard EIA/TIA T568B (also called AT&T specification) Pin ==== /---------------T2 1 pair 2 \---------------R2 /---------------T3 / /------R1 pair 3 pair 1 \ \------T1 \--------------R3 /--------------T4 pair 4 \--------------R4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Orange White/Green Blue White/Blue Green White/Brown Brown Wire Color ========== White/Orange

FIGURE 2 T568B Cross-over Cable Pin-out (RJ-45 between network distribution equipment)

FIGURE 3 NOTE: All other pins are terminated straight through.

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III. General Copper Requirements

3.0 Network Data-Horizontal Cable
3.1

Cat 5e CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

All cable shall be installed according to BELDEN specifications designated for Data-Twist 350 (1701A) installation. Cable shall be installed when possible in multiple runs from reel jacks designed for the purpose or by pay-out boxes. Care shall be taken to prevent nicks, abrasions, burning, and scuffing of cable during installation. Cables found to be damaged will be replaced at the contractor's expense regardless of the test results of the cable. SEE CABLE TRAUMA SECTION 1.0

3.2

Cat 6 CABLE INSTALLATIONS

Should UTA specify a Cat 6 installation, the cable to be used is the BELDEN brand Media

3.3

CABLE PATHWAYS

Cables shall follow pre-designed, UTA approved pathways. Design of the pathway will follow the standards set forth in the TIA/EIA 569-A Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces document. Where possible, these pathways will be constructed from Erico brand P/N CAT324Z34 Jhooks hung from ceiling grid wire installed with powder-actuated (ex. Hilti gun) devices. J-Hooks shall be attached to independent grid wire and not attached to the existing drop ceiling grid wiring as the added weight from the cables can cause distortion to the existing grid system. Refer to Photo 15.

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Photo 15. Proper use of CADDY J-hooks.

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Erico P/N CAT425WM Adjustable Cable Support (Caddy Bags) will be used on higher cable count runs, properly mounted per product specifications. They will be secured to the ceiling by either thread all or to Ibeams. Grid wire CAN NOT be used with Caddy-Bags due to the cables weight. Cable Tray systems can be used when installed as part of a new buildings infrastructure.
Photo 16. Cable tray installed above drop ceiling.
NOTE: 1. Finished section going into conduits that has been properly bundled to Ladder Tray with Velcro strips. 2. Conduit bushings on the end of the conduits to prevent the cable being nicked or abraded on rough conduit edges during pulling.

Some buildings on Campus use ceiling run or slab run conduit systems. When using this type of system, be sure to pull a new pull string with the cabling. J-Hooks secured to the concrete deck is the preferred method of installation. Ceiling support shall be at a maximum of four (4) foot intervals and should be placed as close to the deck as possible. Cable pathways shall be so configured to avoid EMF and RFI interference. Common causes of this interference are fluorescent lighting fixtures, air handling motors and many kinds of electrical controls including starters and power distribution panels. ALL CABLE RUNS MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 12 FROM ALL FLORECENT LIGHTS and EMF SOURCES. ANY VIOLATIONS OF THIS RULE WILL BE CORRECTED AT THE CONTRACTORS EXPENSE.

Photo 17. There are multiple problems with this picture.

1st the J-Hooks are attached to the ceiling grid. 2nd the cable bundle is practically laying in the fluorescent light just left of middle in the photo.

Always follow proper procedure to assure the bend radius is not exceeded when branching off to other areas along a pathway. ALWAYS MAKE THESE BRANCHINGS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE NEARIST J-HOOK. Photo 18.

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Photo 18. WRONG: Cables should never branch out away from a supporting J-hook. This places undue stress on the cable that might result in future cable failures.

Photo 19. WRONG: Cables should never be attached directly to electrical conduits or by only using a tie strap. Shoot a grid wire and attach a J-Hook.

Never run parallel with electrical conduits and never use them as cable supports. Every cable shall be properly supported. This means shooting a dedicated series of grid wires and installing all J-Hooks on an independent cable pathway system. NEVER use the ceiling grid wire system. J-Hooks must be used, DO NOT wrap bare grid wire around the cable bundle for support. Using the ceiling grid system is a violation of TIA/EIA 569A and NEC requirements. All cable pathways shall keep the cable bundle at least one foot (12 inches) off of the ceiling grid system. UTA Network Project Coordinator must approve exceptions. Wherever possible cables shall be grouped together in pathways. Always leave a ten (10) foot service loop at each work area outlet. UTA Network Project Coordinator must approve exceptions. Never cinch plastic cable ties overly tight. If it deforms the outer cable jacket it is too tight. The ties should be trimmed of any excess length and be snug only. The use of mechanical or powered cable tightening devices is strictly prohibited.

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Always use a J-hook. Never attached cables directly to grid wire with tie straps. Cables should be properly supported and not sag between J-hooks. If the cable does sag it means that an additional J-hook is required for proper support.

Photo 20. WRONG: 1st Never attach cables directly to grid wire. Also the cable has stress at the point due to the cable tie violating the minim bend radius. 2nd notice this is a ceiling grid wire. An independent grid wire will be installed with a J-Hook attached.

4.0 Vertical Wall Drops

4.1

Concealed (in-wall) or Flush mounted

Terminate all jacks according to 568A and PANDUIT PAN-JACK guidelines. Concealed (in-wall) drops should be restricted to hollow wall spaces that are made up of sheet rock on at least on side with no fire blocks. Wall openings shall have an ERICO Brand P/N MPLS single gang bracket installed for the purpose of mounting the faceplate. The bracket shall be securely fastened to the opening by means of sheet rock screws and bracket anchor points at both top and bottom of the bracket to ensure a snug fit. Levels should be used to ensure that faceplates are mounted correctly. Faceplates should be mounted at the same height from the floor as electrical outlets, unless otherwise specified. Electronic stud finders will be used at all times and before holes are cut in the sheet rock. This will eliminate the hitting of wall studs or problems due to in-wall cross bracing. This will also prevent the installer from cutting into possibly Asbestos containing wall joint compound.

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4.2

Exposed or Surface Mounted

Exposed pathways down walls or columns shall be installed with PANDUIT Brand latch ducts of the appropriate size that will sufficiently accommodate the cables being routed. Care should be taken to ensure that cables are not exposed anywhere along the pathway. This means that proper fittings are required for all transition points. (I.e. splice covers and drop ceiling fittings.) Double-sided tape alone is not sufficient to hold the duct and should only be used in conjunction with 1/4" anchoring devices mounted a minimum of every (6) six feet. Failure to comply will be corrected at the Contractors expense. A Minimum of Two (2) - 1/4" anchors shall also be used at every device and/or junction box. Also use # 6 screws that are at least long. Failure to comply will be corrected at the Contractors expense.

Photo 21 and 22: Two examples of exposed raceway applications.

The one on the left is attached to a pillar. The second example is mounted on a non-hallow wall above the level of the modular furniture.

1/4" anchors shall be used on all fittings for PANDUIT Brand LD-3, LD-5 and LD-10 latch duct at a minimum of 2 foot intervals. Failure to comply will be corrected at the Contractors expense. A PANDUIT Brand P/N DCF3IW-X, DCF5IW-X or DCF10IW-X ceiling grid/drop ceiling fitting will be used on all new exposed or surface mounted installations.

Photo 23: An example of a PANDUIT LD-3 Drop Ceiling Fitting.

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Copper Terminations
4.3.1 RJ-45 Type: All jacks shall be terminated TIA/EIA 568A using the 568-A pin-out and PANDUIT PAN-JACK guidelines. Standard EIA/TIA T568A (also called ISDN)
Pin Wire Color ==== ========== /---------------T3 1 White/Green pair 3 \---------------R3 /---------------T2 / /------R1 pair 2 pair 1 \ \------T1 \--------------R2 /--------------T4 pair 4 \--------------R4 FIGURE 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Green White/Orange Blue White/Blue Orange White/Brown Brown

4.3.2 Jack Colors Standard Category 5e data jacks shall be BLUE in color. Voice/telephone Category 5e jacks shall be YELLOW in color. Backbone Category 5e data jacks shall be ORANGE in color (between telecommunication rooms). Voice/telephone Category 3 jacks shall be INTERNATIONAL WHITE in color. Blank Inserts shall be INTERNATIONAL WHITE in color.

5.0 Work Area Outlet (WAO) Office/Classroom

To determine Drop Locations Circuit ID numbers stand at the rooms main doorway. Label the proposed drops sequentially from the left and moving around the room in a clockwise fashion. See DIAGRAM 1.

211A-1
RM 211A

211-3A

ROOM 211
211-2
Count clockwise

211-4

211-1

DOOR

Diagram 3: The proper way to assign Circuit ID Numbers in the room were cable drops are being installed.

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Concealed
In areas such as offices that get two data lines and a telephone the faceplate shall be a (4) four port PANDUIT Brand Executive style Mini-Com faceplate (P/N CFPE4IW) unless specified elsewhere. In areas where a faceplate needs to be larger than 4 ports and up to six a 6 ports, a six port PANDUIT Brand Executive style Mini-Com faceplate (P/N CFP6IW) may be used. When more than 6 ports are required at a location one of the following is acceptable. 1. Install a second faceplate with the adequate openings required for the number of drops. (NoteRemember this second faceplate will have a separate circuit ID number). 2. When either a double gang outlet box or a double gang ERICO Brand bracket (P/N MPLS2) has been installed, a PANDUIT Brand Mini-Com 10 port Executive faceplate (P/N CFPR10IW-2G) may be used.

5.2

Exposed (Possible solutions for exposed Panduit installations)

A four (4) port Mini-Com surface mount box (P/N CBX4IW-A). A six (6) port Mini-Com surface mount box (P/N CBX6IW-A). A twelve (12) port Mini-Com surface mount box (P/N CBX12IW-A). Use a PANDUIT one-piece surface box P/N JB1IW-A with a standard four (4) port executive style faceplate.

Photo 24: Example of 4-port PANDUIT surface mount box (P/N CBX4IW-A). NOTE: The UTAnet and Circuit ID labels have been made with a P-Touch label maker.

Photo 25: Example of one-piece single gang junction box (P/N JB1IW-A) mounted to a power pole to feed the top caps of modular furniture. Junction boxes are faced with PANDUIT Brand Executive style Mini-Com faceplate (P/N CFP6IW).

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Faceplate Labels

Labels follow practices set forth in ANSI/TIA/EIA 606A ADMINSTRATION. The UTA Campus Network Services department will generate labels for both the Office/Classroom and telecommunication rooms according to the following criteria: The upper window is a custom designed Campus Network Services logo. The lower window is always an Arial bold 22 point font (ex. 102A-1). The jack label Mini-Com is PANDUIT Brand white label (P/N PLL-46-Y2-1). The jack label for Mod-Com has been changed to PANDUIT Brand blue label (P/N PDL-411-1BU). The font for this label is an Arial 10 point (102A-1A, 102A-1B, 102A-1VA, etc.). Use smaller fonts to fit longer circuit ID numbers between black lines. Jack labels will be wrapped around the jacks properly. NOTE: Installers will not cut or tear ends off and stick jack labels on while they are snapped in the panel or faceplate. These labels must be installed centered then wrapped around the jack. Failure to properly install these labels will be repaired by the contractor who will provide replacement labels. Each end of the Cat 5e cable will be labeled at approximately 3 to 6 inches from the network data jack with a PANDUIT Brand clear cable label (P/N LJSL4-Y3-2.5) using Arial 12 point font. The V in front of a jack letter represents a voice circuit (i.e. 102-1VA). A C would represent a coax circuit (i.e. 102-1CA). Rarely Used. If an office or classroom requires more than a four (4) port faceplate, jacks shall be labeled from upper left to upper right, then lower left to lower right.

UT Anet x2666

102-1A

102-1B

102-1C

102-1VA

102-1
DIAGRAM 4.
Photo 26: Picture of Proper Faceplate Configuration

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Zone Cabling
Follow rules outlined in TIA TSB-75 for consolidation points and multi-user telecommunications outlets for open office areas using modular furniture.

Photo 27: Example of single gang surface mount boxes with executive faceplates mounted on a power pole feeding top-caps.

In the refurbished steel-case style furniture the extended TOP-CAPS must be used to separate the data from the bottom channel that contains the AC power for the cubicles. The Network connections will terminate on a power pole or column common to the walls of the modular furniture or on a wall above the top of the furniture, 70 from the floor to provide clearance for the removable TOP-CAPS. Patch cords will be used to connect the data jacks to the customers workstation, hopefully hidden under the Top-Cap and vertically by plastic modular furniture raceway strips supplied by Steel-Case.

Photo 28: Example of Modular Furniture Top-Cap installation.

Photo 29: Example of Top-Caps end view.

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Floor Boxes
When installing PANDUIT data or telephone jacks in a floor box that was originally intended for mounting a 110V duplex power outlet a PANDUIT Brand MINI-COM 106 Duplex Module Frame (P/N CF1064IW) will be used to secure the jacks. This frame will accommodate up to four (4) Mini-Com jacks. Standard color pattern will be used to denote telephone (white) and data (blue).

Photo 30: Mini-Com 106 Duplex Module Frame PANDUIT Brand P/N CF1064IW.

Photo 31: Two different styles of floor boxes. The one on the left is a round HUBBLE pokethrough system. The one on the right is a flip up square floor box with conduits coming from the floor below. Inside the square box on the right a 106 adapter was used.

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6.0 Testing and Documentation

The contractor will perform certification tests on any and all Cat.3, 5, 5e or proposed Cat 6 cabling installed at UTA. UTA approved testers are required to handle a minimum level 3 proposed Cat 6 capable testers, such as Penta-Scanner Plus, LanCAT Level II Testers or Digital Fluke (DSP-1000, DSP-2000, DSP-4000). Testing both-ways per TIA/EIA TSB # 67, Test Chapter Reference in 568A with documentation is mandatory. All testing will adhere to the TIA TSB 67 for certifying Cat 5e installations or the installed mediums required CATEGORY certifications test requirements (i.e. 5e or proposed Cat 6). See your UTA project manager for tester set-up instructions. Test results and documentation will be provided in both hard copy and electronic versions.

IV. FIBER OPTIC CABLE REQUIREMENTS

7.0 Fiber Optic Cable
Note: The TIA/EIA 568A wiring standards are the foundation of UTAs Network installation requirements. The following are specific parts and techniques used in cooperation with the TIA/EIA 568A cabling standard, including the changes introduced by TIA/EIA TSB-72.

SAFETY ISSUE: REMEMBER THAT FIBER OPTIC SYSTEMS CAN EMPLOY THE USE OF LASERS. NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE END OF A FIBER SYSTEM UNDER POWER. TAKE ALL RECOMMENDED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF FIBER OPTIC SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF ALL FIBER SHARDS AND RELATED DEBRIS.
Fiber Cable Construction
The standard for UTA is Corning. The UTA Network Project Coordinator must approve substitutes. The installation of an outside plant (OSP) cable will have each buffer tube of separate color, following the standard order for fiber colors as set forth in TIA/EIA 568A. The first set of buffer tubes will contain the Single Mode fibers and the last set of buffer tubes will contain the Multi-Mode fibers. 7.1.1 OUTSIDE PLANT FIBER CABLE The OSP cable will be of a loose tube type with each tube having an outside diameter of 3.0 mm. Each buffer tube will be filled with water blocking gel or dryblock. The cable will be flooded with a water blocking gel or use a water-swelling compound system. The cable will have a polyethylene outer jacket. Multi-mode will be 62.5/125 m graded index and at least FDDI grade fiber. Single-mode will be 8.3/125 m fiber. Also all outside plant (OSP) fiber cable will have armored tape. The cable will come with at least one rip cord, preferably two rip cords. The cable will have an operating range of 40 to 70 degrees Celsius. The only UTA acceptable manufacturer of fiber optic cable is Corning.

7.1

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7.1.2 EXCLUSIONS: FIBER SPECIFICATIONS NOT ALLOWED AT UTA Central tube construction is not used at UTA. 50/125um multi-mode fiber is not used at UTA. 7.1.3 INDOOR FIBER CABLE Fiber cable will be PLENUM rated unless otherwise noted by the UTA Network Project Coordinator. Each separate fiber will be 900m tight-buffered 250m fiber. Multi-mode will be 62.5/125 m graded index and at least FDDI grade fiber. Single-mode will be 8.3/125 m fiber. Will come with at least one ripcord. The standard for UTA is Corning. The UTA Network Project Coordinator must approve substitutes. Fiber Cable Construction Multi-Mode fiber shall be 62.5 x 125 micron FDDI grade, 3.0 dB/km @ 850 nm 0.7 dB/km @ 1300 nm Single-Mode fiber shall be 8.3 x 125 micron, 0.35 dB/km @1310 nm 0.25 dB/km @1550 nm NOTE: 1000Base-SX Multi-Mode Giganet (Gigabit) circuits have a loss budget that will not exceed 7.5 dB and a maximum length of 220 meters. 7.1.4 Standard Fiber Counts for Cables FIVE basic cables are used at UTA they are: CORNING six (6) fiber Multi-Mode plenum rated CORNING twelve (12) Multi-Mode/ twelve (12) Single-Mode Plenum Rated Fiber CORNING eighteen (18) Multi-Mode/ twelve (12) Single-Mode OSP Rated Fiber CORNING twenty-four (24) Multi-Mode/twelve (12) Single-Mode OSP Rated Fiber CORNING thirty-sic (36) Multi-Mode/twenty-four (24) Single-Mode OSP Rated Fiber

7.2

Wall and Rack Mount Fiber Enclosures

Inner-duct will connect the Slack Enclosure to the Wall-Mount Fiber Box in installations where a WallMount Fiber Box is required. Refer to Photo 32 below. The standard port counts of the wall mount fiber distribution centers are: 6 Port Wall Mount Box 12 Port Wall Mount Box 24 Port Wall Mount Box 48 Port Wall Mount Box

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Photo 32: 24 port Wall Mount Enclosure and Spare Fiber Enclosure.

Fiber Distribution Centers shall be installed rack mounted where possible; otherwise a wall mount enclosure will be suitable. All wall mount cabinets will be installed on plywood backing unless specifically designated otherwise. For each cable in a cabinet the Single Mode bulkheads are installed first from left to right followed by the Multi-Mode bulkheads. In situations where there are multiple cables the next set of Single Mode bulkheads go in after the preceding cables Multi-Mode bulkheads. Be sure to properly secure the fiberglass center member to the designed anchor points inside the enclosures according to the products design. Rack Mount Fiber Enclosures used at UTA are: Corning P/N CCH-03U CCH enclosure, 6 slot. Corning P/N CCH-04U CCH enclosure, 12 slot Wall Mount Fiber Enclosures used at UTA are: Corning P/N WCH-06P CCH enclosure, 6 slot Corning P/N WCH-08P CCH enclosure, 8 slot Corning P/N WCH-12P CCH enclosure, 12 slot Both Rack and Wall mount enclosures will be populated with the appropriate bulkheads. Corning brand P/N CCH-CP06-15T CCH Connectors Panel for Multi-Mode fiber, Corning brand P/N CCHCP06-19T for single-mode fiber.

7.3

Slack Fiber Enclosures

A Fiber slack enclosure will be mounted above the wall-mount fiber boxes or on the wall near the rackmount fiber enclosures to protect the minimum required amount of slack (25-50 ft.) at each end. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS MINIMUM FIBER SLACK LENGTH. Be sure to properly secure the fiberglass center member to the enclosures designed anchor points according to products design.
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Splices and Splice Enclosures

Splices: AMP Corelink Multi-mode mechanical splices (P/N 503901-1) AMP Corelink Single mode mechanical splices (P/N 503577-1)

Photo 33: CORNING CamSplice Multi-mode (P/N 95-000-04)

Splice Enclosure: AMP Wall Mount (P/N 502553-1)

7.5

Fiber Connectors

Unless specified by the UTA representative, all fiber optic cables will be terminated with SC connectors. Information for the ST equivalents are provided should a job be specified as using ST connectors. CORNING brand (P/N 95-100-48) SC connectors for Multi-Mode terminations CORNING brand (P/N 95-200-08) SC connectors for Single-Mode terminations CORNING brand (P/N 95-101-44) ST connectors for Multi-Mode terminations CORNING brand (P/N 95-201-06) ST connectors for Single-Mode terminations NOTE: These connectors will be polished according to the guidelines outlined by CORNING for polishing. The end will have a mirror finish and the raw pedestal tip will be completely polished away. 7.5.1 Terminating - Fiber Connectors Fiber shall be terminated by or under close supervision of a certified Fiber Optic Installer. The preferred certification is the CORNING S-07 or S-07+. Proof will be required on request. Fiber shall be terminated with SC style connectors unless otherwise specified. 2 part epoxy, such as Lucent or Lok-Tight is preferred. All loose buffer tube gel filled cables will have CORNING Brand fan-out kits installed (P/N FANOD25-12) (NO SUBSTITUTIONS). A FAN OUT KIT WILL ALWAYS BE USED, NEVER INSTALL FIBER TERMINATORS DIRECTLY ONTO THE LOOSE TUBE FIBER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL BE CORRECTED AT THE CONTRACTORS EXPENSE. All armored fiber optic cables will have grounding kits (Corning brand P/N FDC-CABLE-GRND Armored Cable Grounding Kit) installed at both ends and be properly grounded in the telecommunication rooms per the TIA/EIA 607 Grounding and Bonding procedures. Also these cables will be grounding per the guidelines set forth in Article 250 Grounding and Article 770-33 Fiber Optic Building Entrance Point Grounding located in the 1999 edition of the National Electric Code (NEC). Also refer to Section 2.8 of this document for further information.

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Labeling Fiber Optic Cable

Labeling on cabinets shall be accomplished by a P-touch (Brother labeler) or similar machine. Use black on white tape. Labels shall identify the far end location, each bulkhead shall be individually lettered A, B, C, D, etc. Labels shall also include the Building and Strand count (refer to DIAGRAM 3). A plastic self laminating 2 X 3.5 tag (PANDUIT Brand P/N PST-FO) with the legend CAUTION FIBER OPTIC CABLE will also be placed approximately 2 feet from each end of the fiber cable, outside of the fiber termination box. The proper fiber information (fiber destination and count) will be written on the tag with a permanent marker.

Proper Labeling & Bulkhead Layout

S ingle-Mode

Single-Mode

Single-Mode

Multi-Mode

S ingle-Mode

Multi-Mode

Multi-Mode

DIAGRAM 5: Notice the order of the Bulkheads in the enclosure.

7.7

Testing and Documentation - Fiber

Every fiber shall be tested and documented. Every fiber shall be tested with a light source tester; OTDR testing may be required at the UTA representatives discretion. Testing with either a light source meter or an OTDR shall be done in both directions. Locations of any mechanical or fusion splice should be noted in the OTDR information. Light meter tests will be Dual wavelength (850nm, 1300nm) Multi-mode. Light meter tests will be Dual wavelength (1310nm, 1550nm) Single mode. All tests should be received in a hard copy with a diskette copy of the file. All information should be delivered to the UTA Campus Network Services department in an accurate and timely manner. A general rule of thumb for acceptable losses are 0.5db for a multimode termination, 0.3db for a single mode termination and 0.1db for each splice. However, please see section 7.8.1 Fiber System Loss Budget Calculation as to the preferred method of calculating an acceptable db loss for a circuit.
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Multi-Mode

7.7.1 Fiber System Loss Budget Calculation Acceptable Fiber Attenuations: Wave Length 850nm 3.50db/km Wave Length 1300nm 1.00db/km Wave Length 1310nm 0.40db/km Wave Length 1550nm 0.30db/km

Acceptable Connector Attenuation: 0.75db/connector link Acceptable Splice Attenuation: 0.10db/splice

Formula for calculation: (Cable Footage * Fiber Attenuation / 3281 ft) + (# of Connector Pair * 0.75db) + (# of splices * 0.10db) Cable Footage is the actual length of the fiber run in feet. Fiber Attenuation / 3281 ft is the Acceptable Fiber Attenuation reference for the wavelength being tested divided by 3281 to convert the measurement from kilometers to feet. # of Connector Pairs indicates number of bulkheads a typical install will be 2. # of splices indicate the number of splices of any type, if any, in the fiber path. Example Calculation: The job calls for a fiber optic run of 3000 ft. We wish to test it at the 850nm wavelength. This is a single hop test, so there are only 2 connection points, one at either end of the run. There are no splices in the fiber run. The acceptable db loss for this test would be 4.70db. The calculation would be: = (3000ft * 3.5db / 3281ft) + (2 [ConnectorPair] * 0.75db) + (0 [no splices] * 0.10db) = (3.20db) + (1.50db) + (0db) = 4.70db

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Fiber Splicing Procedures:

Only Qualified technicians using the proper tools and products rated for the job will perform fiber optic cable splicing at UTA. All splices will be properly tested and documented, noting the point of the splice in all documentation. Technicians will supply all the equipment required to professionally and properly complete the splicing work. On a composite cable, containing both multi-mode and single mode fiber, the contractor will provide the proper test equipment to completely test both types of fiber. This test equipment will be on-site ready for use as soon as the splice has been completed. When finished with the splicing work the technician will test the impacted fiber according to the listed documentation and test requirements listed in the section 7.9.1 for standard fiber testing at UTA. Test results will be provided to the UTA Campus Network Services department in both a hardy copy and electronic format. REMEMBER THAT FIBER OPTIC SYSTEMS CAN EMPLOY THE USE OF LASERS. NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE END OF A FIBER SYSTEM UNDER POWER. TAKE ALL RECOMMENDED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF FIBER OPTIC SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF ALL FIBER SHARDS AND RELATED DEBRIS. 7.8.1 Fiber Optic Cable Outside Plant Splice Enclosures Outside Plant fiber splice enclosures will be watertight and properly installed to ensure that the product remains watertight. Spliced fiber will be properly secured in splice trays to ensure reliable operation. The remaining slack fiber cable from OSP pull vaults will be properly coiled and replaced into vault. Any grounding system disconnected or cut during the course of splicing will be repaired and reconnected. This includes where the metal foil of an armored cable has been cut apart to perform the required splice. It must be restored with its original grounded state. If a cable was not properly grounded to start with, the contractor should bring this immediately to the UTA Network Representative or said contractor WILL be held responsible for its repair. 7.8.2 Testing and Required Documentation for Fiber Splices: The requirements for testing and documenting the fiber splices are the same as those found under the section 7.8 Testing and Documentation Fiber found on page 32.

SAFETY ISSUE:

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8.0 Outside Plant Fiber Optic Cable

All Outside Plant Work will follow the guidelines set forth in TIA/EIA-758 Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard.

8.1

Outside Fiber Pathways

All outside plant cables shall be installed in schedule 40 or better inner-duct, 1.25" trade size diameter rated for outside burial. These inner-ducts shall be color coded by means of a stripe or solid coloring over the outside of the inner-duct. A minimum of two spare inner-ducts shall be placed with the inner-duct being used, for future use. All spare conduits and inner-ducts will have mule-tape or a pull string provided for future use. At points were the inner-duct needs to be spliced proper fittings will be used, either a threaded screw on watertight splice or heat fusion type splice. See DIAGRAM 6.

DIAGRAM 6: Cabletecs 2 piece coupling unit (P/N PE1.660-2)

All unused conduits in outdoor pull boxes will be properly plugged with removable watertight plugs. On this campus, we have an extensive underground tunnel network. In these locations PVC inner-duct 1.25" trade size of orange coloring shall be used. This inner-duct shall be supported at a minimum of 4 feet intervals. All OSP work will be properly documented and the Auto-CADD information including cable depths and accurate routing will be provided in both electronic and hardcopy form.

8.2

Out Door Pull Points

Pull points shall be strategically designed and placed to permit the installation of fiber cables within the manufacturer specifications. Pull points will be no further than 400 ft. apart. Pull points shall be designed to use a Newbasis Greenline or Quazite hand-hole no smaller than 30" X 48" X 20" deep with a wire screen bottom. They shall be load rated to 20,000 lb. with bolt down twopiece lids. They shall have a 6" minimum of medium wash rock base. See DIAGRAM 7 below. Where a pathway enters a building above ground there may be placed a 24" X 24" X 12" minimum weather-tight junction box to accommodate the transition and provide pulling access. During the pulling of OSP fiber optic the Contractor will use proper figure-8 technique to stage the slack fiber cable between pull points. This shall be done to insure the cable does not get damaged during installation. Contractors will use breakaway swivels rated at no greater than 600 lbs.
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Diagram 7: Drawing of a Quazite fiber slack enclosure. It is also used as an outdoor pull point.

8.3

Conduits and Inner-ducts for Fiber Optic Cables

At no place along the pathway should the fiber cable be exposed. When outside rated Schedule 40 inner-duct transitions to the thinner wall indoor style inner-duct an outdoor rated, watertight coupler will be used to connect the two types together. All conduits shall be reamed and bushed. All conduits shall be installed according to the NEC and any local authority having jurisdiction. All spare conduits and inner-ducts will have mule-tape or a pull string provided for future use.

8.4

Underground Cables
Cables to be placed underground are to be rated for the purpose. All cable shall be gel filled with an armored cladding around it. Note: The newer water swelling tape or powder cables can be used if they can properly demonstrate at least the same amount of water protection provided by traditional gel filled OSP cables. SEE SECTION 7.1.1 for OSP fiber construction. Cable service loops are required at each hand-hold opening and shall be installed within proper distances: 100' loop per opening between hand holes.

9.0 Building Entrance Point and Inside Fiber Pathways:

A service loop of 50' will be left at every building entrance. At no time shall an Outside Plant rated cable run inside a building further than 50 feet unless it is encased in rigid metal conduit. Otherwise there must be a transition from outside plant cable to a Plenum rated fiber cable which will then be run through a Plenum Rated inner-duct. This transition can be accomplished by a fusion splice, a mechanical splice or by a Fiber Wall Mount Enclosure.

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Inside Fiber Pathways

All pathways will consist of inner-duct, conduit or a combination of both. If broken or split, this inner-duct shall be spliced with the proper fittings. Inner-duct and fiber cable ran through Plenum airways will be Plenum rated. Where it enters a junction box or slack box the inner-duct will be connected to the wall mount box with the proper fitting to securely fasten the inner-duct to the enclosure. Cables and inner-duct shall be rated according to TIA/EIA and NEC codes for the environment in which they are installed. Support for inner-duct shall be no greater than 4' intervals. All spare inner-duct will have a pull string provided for future use.

9.2

Indoor Pull-points
Pull points shall be installed or used at intervals not to exceed the manufacturers specifications for the cable being placed. No service loops shall be left at indoor pull points. Service loops shall be installed only where a cable leaves a building or is terminated. Those loops shall be between 12 and 20 feet in length.

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10.0 Grounding
All telecommunication rooms will adhere to the grounding guidelines set forth in TIA/EIA-607 (COMMERCIAL BUILDING GROUNDING AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS) plus any applicable codes in Articles (250 GROUNDING) and (800 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS) of the NEC 1999. For an explanation of what constitutes a proper ground point for the telecommunications bus bar to which the equipment will be grounded, see NEC-1999 Article 800-40. Below are three general possibilities of acceptable ground points. These ground points must meet all the detailed requirements of the above mentioned TIA/EIA-607 (COMMERCIAL BUILDING GROUNDING AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS) as well as any additional codes in Articles (250 GROUNDING) and (800 - COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS) of the NEC 1999. 1. Attach to Building or Structure grounding system. 2. Attach to metallic power service raceway or equipment enclosure. 3. Attach to an 8 ground rod properly installed in the earth. The surface must be prepared to provide a proper path to ground. Any surface that is to be grounded must be free of paint or other coating that might prevent an effective grounding. Paint should be scraped or filed away until a metallic surface has been exposed. Then the proper grounding component can be attached to complete the system. All system components (i.e. ladder-style cable raceway, equipment racks, etc.) will be connected together and will eventually connect to the telecommunication rooms grounding bus bar with at least a #6 solid or stranded copper wire with a green insulation jacket. The bus bar will be connected to the building ground system in such a manner so that it meets the above specified requirements set forth in TIA/EIA-607 (Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications) as well as any additional codes in Articles (250 Grounding) and (800 Communications Systems) of the NEC 1999. The telecommunication rooms grounding bus bar will attach to the specified grounding system by a wire that is a minimum of #6 solid or stranded copper wire with a green insulation jacket.

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10.1 Grounding Procedures in Telecommunication Rooms

Photo 34: An example of properly installed ground straps connecting sections of ladderway and equipment racks together.

All metallic racks, ladder ways and Network/Telecommunications Equipment will be properly terminated per TIA/EIA 607 and NEC 1999 guidelines and procedures. This Equipment will eventually be tied back to the telecommunication rooms Grounding Bus Bar that ties back to the Buildings Grounding System.
1. 2. The telecommunication rooms Grounding Bus Bar shall be equipped with a grounding conductor that is attached to an approved electrode per NEC 1999 standards by a #6 copper wire with a green colored insulator. The wire jacket will be rated for the environment that it has been installed in. I.e. if the wire runs back to a ground electrode in a path through a plenum return airway then the cable should be plenum rated.

These procedures are Mandatory to the completion of required work in all new Network/Telecommunications installations. In existing telecommunication rooms that are not up to the required grounding guidelines, the UTA Network Group will decide if the work will be completed by the Contractor or brought into compliance by UTA Network Group Staff. Contractors should bring this question of responsibility up at the time of the project walk-thru.

Photo 35: Example of a large grounding bus bar in a telecommunications room. Note the two connections. One goes back to the Building grounding system and the other wire to the grounded ladderracks.

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V.

Safety
11.0 General Safety Practices:
The Contractor shall conform to all applicable Federal, State and Local Regulations and/or standards pertaining to worker safety; including OSHA standards. All workers will use proper safety in performing their installation tasks. I.e. wearing goggles around eye hazards, ladder safety, wearing dust masks under dusty conditions, etc. Contractor injuries should be reported to their supervisors immediately. Workers will wear approved safety harnesses when working at dangerous heights in accordance with the fall protection guidelines defined by the OSHA standards. All fire or accidents will be reported to the UTA Police Department immediately at (817) 272-3003. To prevent accidents and fire hazards; all construction debris will be cleaned up nightly. The Contractor will dispose of all large empty spools of fiber and/or inner-duct in a timely manner (within a week after the job has been completed). Spools blocking hallways or doors are a fire hazard and are not permitted. They must be moved immediately.

11.1 Asbestos Clearance:

All cabling projects must have an ASB-1 form submitted and approved by the UTA Environmental Health and Safety Office. This form will explain any possible asbestos risks along the cable path. All contractors and employees installing network cabling and/or terminating network cabling at UTA MUST complete a mandatory Asbestos Awareness training course BEFORE beginning work at UTA. This course is provided by UTA (conducted by a UTA Environmental Health and Safety Office representative) at no charge to the contractor. The contractor is responsible for providing proof of each employees completion of this training. Failure to follow this policy will result in the dismissal of the guilty contractor.

11.2 Fire-stopping:

All penetrations into fire-walls or core holes between floor must be properly fire-stopped in accordance with the guidelines in BICSI TDM 95 Chapter 20. Fig. 11 and must also conform to any related NEC requirements for Fire-stopping. Penetrations into the surface of any Firewall or presumed Firewall should be only slightly larger than the cable or cables that will need to pass through it. This will make Fire-stopping easier and allow the wall to maintain a better over all structural integrity. Proper Fire-stopping should be performed on any hole and/or penetration of a firewall or solid wall. This may include the Contractor installing Mineral Wool in the space between the sheet rock wall and then installing a sheet rock patch on both sides before installing the Fire-Stopping Material. Fire-stop any transitions between floor using or not using conduit or sleeve. When using Fire-stopping Putty in a conduit or sleeves between floors a section of Fire-resistant Mineral Wool must be inserted to create the proper base for the putty. Making a form out of cardboard is not acceptable. Firestopping pillows are also acceptable to seal an opening that may need to be reentered at a later time.
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Photo 36: Properly Fire-stopped using SpecSeal Intumescent Pillows

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11.3 Environmental Health and Safety Attachment 1.

ATTACHMENT 1: CAMPUS SAFETY GUIDLINES THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON Environmental Health & Safety UNIVERSITY CONSTRUCTION SITE PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTORS
DEFINITIONS Pollutant, pollution, hazardous waste, hazardous substance, hazardous material, or contaminant, means any toxic or harmful substance as defined by CERCLA, SARA, and/or any similar federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation. COMMON PROBLEMS FOR CONTRACTORS Equipment Cleaning Equipment should be cleaned in a manner that does not create any discharge of cleaning agents, paints, oil, or other pollutants to a storm sewer or waterway. Soaps and detergents should never be discharged to the ground or off-site. When rinsing painting equipment outside, contain rinse water in a bucket or other container. Water based or latex paint rinse water may be discharged to the sanitary sewer. Oil-based paint wastes, including solvents & thinners, should not be disposed of in the sanitary sewer. They must be collected and disposed of through the contractors disposal company. Cement handling equipment should be rinsed in a contained area so there is no drainage off-site. Asbestos Containing Materials Before beginning work in any UTA campus buildings, the contractor shall verify that no asbestos containing or suspect asbestos containing materials will be damaged or disturbed during any portion of the work to be performed. This can be verified through UTA Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Office. If the contractor incidentally damages or disturbs asbestos containing or suspect asbestos containing materials during any portion of the work, the contractor shall immediately stop work in that area, restrict access to the area, and contact EH&S. All personnel working on the campus that may come into contact with suspect asbestos-containing materials must attend a 2-hour asbestos awareness class that will be provided by UTAs Environmental Health & Safety Office. The training will be held on the UTA campus at a location yet to be determined. This awareness training will not meet the OSHA asbestos training requirements for workers removing asbestos containing materials or the training requirements for an asbestos competent person. Waste Disposal Any trash or debris must be cleaned daily, contained on-site and disposed of in a recycling bin or waste receptacle to prevent wind or rain form carrying it off-site into a storm drain or waterway. Petroleum wastes, such as waste oil and used oil filters, should be containerized for recycling or disposed by the contractor. Non-hazardous solid

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wastes, such as general construction debris can be recycled or disposed of in the trash container. Never dispose of liquid wastes of any kind in dumpsters. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has implemented a Storm Water Management Plan covering that portion of the municipal separate storm water system within the corporate boundary of the city of Arlington operated by UTA. Prior to beginning construction, contractors are required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for review by the EH&S Office and the Storm Water Management (SWM) Team. Erosion/Sediment Control Proper erosion and sedimentation controls must be in place to prevent sediment or silt run-off. The Storm Water Quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Construction Activities Manual produced by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) provides appropriate design criteria for permanent and temporary structural controls. Sediment (including cement) should never be rinsed off the site; instead, it should be cleaned up in a manner that does not allow it to reach a storm drain or waterway. Equipment tires may be rinsed before leaving the site to avoid tracking sediment into the roadway or off the site. Construction Sites of five (5) or more acres The contractor will be required to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Operators of such sites are to implement best management practices (BMPs) to the maximum extent practicable to minimize the quantity of storm water pollutants leaving the site. Details for implementing BMPs on site should be described in the Contractors Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Site operators and managers should stress and enforce such practices upon their work force, subcontractors and material suppliers in order to avoid the generation of pollutants by wind and storm water runoff. Retain the following documents at the construction site from the date of project initiation to final stabilization. 1. SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 2. Reissued NPDES General Permit 3. Plan Certification Statement 4. NOIs 5. EPA DPDES Storm Water Program Notice 6. Inspection Reports 7. Materials List 8. Record of Construction Activities Construction Sites of 12,000 feet to five (5) acres, and all Commercial Sites Before starting any activity that will disturb an area between 12,000 square feet and five (5) acres of land, the contractor is required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to the EH&S Office and SWM Team for review. For commercial sites, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan is required regardless of the area disturbed. Site De-watering, Tank and Pipe Testing Discharge from de-watering, hydrostatic tank testing or pipe pressure testing must be free from sediment, chemicals, and any other pollutants. Some discharges, such as those from underground storage tank pits, will require prior approval from the City of Arlington.
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Petroleum Spills of hydraulic fluid, oil and other petroleum products should always be immediately cleaned up to prevent discharge of these fluids with storm water run-off. Petroleum contaminated soil should be cleaned up and disposed of properly. Storage containers should be kept closed, clean, and free of oily residue. Construct a liquid-tight bermed area for temporary fuel tanks used during construction. Separators or Traps Before removing oil/water separators or traps connected to the sanitary sewer, the materials in them must have been tested (Toxicity Characteristic Leachate Procedure, or TCLP) within the last two years before they are cleaned out. Be aware that this test may take three weeks to complete if a recent test has not been completed, so plan accordingly. Documentation of the test results must be submitted to the EH&S Office for review and approval before emptying or removing the trap. SPILL PREVENTION, CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL Plan Ahead It is cheaper to prevent spills than to clean them up. Be prepared to contain or dike spills to prevent spreading. Small areas are easier to clean than large ones. Keep sorbent materials such as clay (kitty litter), polypropylene booms and pads, rags and sawdust on hand for clean-up of spilled liquids. Clean-up Sorbent materials can be used to effectively clean up various materials spilled on pavement, water, and soil. Soil or other media which has been contaminated with petroleum or other pollutants should be excavated or remediated to prevent contaminated discharges to a storm drain or waterway. Excavated contaminated materials should be stored in containers or on plastic and covered so that the contamination is not flushed back onto the ground during a rainstorm. Contaminated Material Disposal Proper disposal of waste materials depends partly on the type of contaminant. Hazardous wastes (such as flammable petroleum products and solvents, thinners) and materials contaminated with hazardous wastes, are considered regulated wastes, and should be containerized for transport and disposal by a permitted company. Disposal also depends on the amount of contaminant. For information on testing of contaminated soil and disposal options contact EH&S, 817-272-2185. SPILL AND COMPLAINT RESPONSE PROGRAM The Universitys Environmental Health & Safety Office has a program to enforce water quality regulations and assist you in compliance with those regulations. The EH&S staff respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to hazardous materials spills and spills which threaten surface water quality, within the University of Texas at Arlington. Investigations are conducted to determine compliance with environmental laws & regulations and ensure corrective actions are taken when necessary. Strictly prohibited are discharges of any material or substance which will or might cause pollution to surface waters. Staff have specialized training in hazardous materials response and spill clean-up regulations. For more information on spill clean-up requirements and other regulations call 817-272-2185.

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GENERAL SAFETY It is UTAs intention to provide a safe work environment for all individuals at this work site. For this reason, all contractors performing services on the campus must comply with and enforce all applicable local, state, federal (OSHA regulations), and our campus safety policies. This includes having implemented any required employee training and written programs. Before providing any services under this contract, the contractor is requested to furnish a copy of all applicable required written programs and documentation of training for each employee under their control at the work site. The following OSHA regulations may apply to the services being performed and require proper employee training, documentation of employee proficiency, and a written program by the contractor: LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, 29 CFR 1910.147, Subpart J HAZARD COMMUNICATION, 29 CFR 1910.1200 Subpart Z RESPIRATOR PROTECTION, 29 CFR 1910.134, Subpart I CONFINED SPACE (PERMIT REQUIRED), 29 CFR 1910.146, Subpart J BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN, 29 CFR 1910.1030, Subpart Z

The following OSHA regulations may apply to the services being performed and require only employee training and documentation of employee proficiency by the contractor: FALL PROTECTION, 29 CFR 1926.503 Subpart M PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, 29 CFR 1910.132 Subpart I WELDING, CUTTING, BRAZING, 29 CFR 1910.254, Subpart Q ELECTRICAL SAFE WORK PRACTICES, 29 CFR 1910.332, Subpart S

Contractors will: Conduct daily safety inspections of all assigned area Identify and correct hazards Provide contractor employees with required personal protective equipment Establish and maintain an effective Housekeeping Program CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILTIES The contractor shall maintain a legible copy of a current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each hazardous chemical brought to the construction site. MSDS(s) shall be readily available, on request, for review by University personnel. Contractors are responsible for cleaning up and properly disposing of all spilled pollutants that you brought to the site, including oil, paint, fuels, antifreeze, solvents, etc. You should keep accurate records (such as receipts, copies of analytical results, etc.) indicating proper disposal of spilled materials. Furthermore, you are responsible for ensuring that all discharges from the site are in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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In general no substance should be dumped or leaked onto the ground or allowed to run-off of a construction site that might cause pollution. Be aware that you are responsible for pollutant contaminated run-off and proper disposal of all your waste materials generated as a result of your activities. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES We should be notified immediately in the event of: Any spill that threatens to enter a storm sewer or watercourse. All petroleum spills, e.g. hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, diesel, gasoline, etc. Contact with asbestos containing or suspect asbestos containing materials. Any hazardous or unknown material spill, e.g. many solvents, cleaners, etc. Any discharge from your site which you suspect may be a violation of City Code or state regulations, e.g. discharges which are cloudy, foul-smelling, colored, contain chemicals or heavy sediments loads. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY - 817-272-2185 Call this number to contact a representative for information during office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). (After hours call UTA Police Dispatch, 817-272-3381, who will contact an EH&S representative). Revised: August, 2000

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VI. ADDITIONAL POINTS OF INTEREST

12.0 OTHER REQUIRED CAMPUS NOTIFICATION

12.1 Campus Notification For Core Holes:

All core holes and permanent modifications to Buildings and other structures must be first reported to the UTA Physical Plant. This notification must be given in writing before the work is to be done.

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After-hours or Holiday Work:

Any work to be performed by the Contractors outside normal University business hours (8:00am5:00pm Monday - Friday) and/or work to be done during University Holidays requires written approval be granted and access to the area must be scheduled by the University Police department. Normally this can be taken care of by the UTA Project Coordinator/Network employee.

12.3 Work in Hazardous or High Liability Areas

Certain areas on campus may pose a hazard to Contractors due to the nature of the departments research. Possible hazards include poisonous animals, high-powered lasers and reactive chemicals. For the safety of the contractors and to limit possible damage to expensive property and equipment, we require a departmental escort to be with the Contractors at all times. Buildings always under these restrictions are the following: Basement of the SCIENCE BUILDING Basement of the LIFE SCIENCE BUILDING Certain areas on campus also use very expensive research equipment. In these areas we will also require the department to provide an escort for the Contractor to ensure nothing is damaged during the required cabling work in that area. This is to limit the department from coming back later and saying the Contractors damaged a piece of expensive equipment. 1. Work with a departmental representative to cover any equipment that can be damaged when drilling or cutting work is performed near the equipment. 2. DO NOT touch or lean against computer or sensitive equipment. If the equipment is in the way of the installation make arrangements with a departmental representative to have it relocated to a safe place until the work has been completed. 3. Cover machines whenever moving the ceiling tiles above them. 4. Clean up any debris and dust caused by the work you have performed. 5. Report any damage to furniture or equipment immediately to your foreman or the UTA Project Coordinator.

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13.0 Glossary of Terms:

Basic Link - This test is only for the horizontal wiring, without the patch cords. This is when the circuit is being tested by the LanMeter to certify that it meets Cat 5e specifications. Channel - The Channel includes the users patch cord & the TC patch cords that connect the circuit to the network electronics. You should see network traffic on this circuit if it is properly working. MM - The abbreviation for multi-mode fiber 62.5 or 50.0 m in size operating at 850nm or 1310 nm wavelengths. Multi-mode fiber systems generally use LEDs to transmit data; even so proper safety precautions should be taken to prevent permanent eye damage. NEC - The abbreviation for National Electric Code, an international standards-making organization that is part of the National Fire Protection Association. They create code practices that must be adhere to on any electrical installation including have authority of low voltage OSP - The abbreviation for Out-Side Plant, refers to any cable or work performed between Campus buildings or off of Campus property. The construction of these products must withstand the elements and is usually unsuitable for indoor use. OTDR - The abbreviation for Optical Time Domain Reflectometer. This device is used to show breaks and loss problems in a fiber optic cable. SM - The abbreviation for single mode fiber 8.3 m in size 1330nm or 1550 nm wavelengths. Since it uses lasers to transmit data, you must take proper safety precautions to avoid permanent eye damage. TC - The abbreviation for Telecommunications Closet, also called a Hub Room. The point at which cables are terminated to patch panels and connected to network electronics. WAO - The abbreviation for Work Area Outlet. This is the faceplate location at the user site.

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14.0 Important Campus Numbers: CAMPUS NETWORK SERVICES

David Caldwell (Director - Network Services) Brad Samek (Network Manager) (817) 272-3622 (817) 272-3633

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Craig Beal (Director Telecommunications) Scott Brasher (PBX Switch Room Operations) (817) 272-5011 (817) 272-2064

OFFICE OF ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Craig Powell (Director) Shufford Parr (Fire Marshall) (817) 272-2185 (817) 272-4431

PHYSICAL PLANT
Jeff Johnson (Director) Bryan Sims (Associate Director) (817) 272-3571 (817) 272-7000

CAMPUS POLICE
Police (Emergency) Police (Non-Emergency) Lt. Nan Rhodes (Building Access) (817) 272-3003 (817) 272-3381 (817) 272-3381

CAMPUS INFORMATION CENTER

Information (817) 272-2222

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