Telecommunications Design 18
The majority of HVAC work typically requires mechanical systems to have ducted returns. Therefore, all
cabling scheduled for these types of environments can be non-plenum (riser) rated in the above ceiling
space. It shall be the responsibility of the technology designer to confirm whether or not riser rated
cabling can be specified. All riser-rated cabling shall be blue. All plenum-rated cabling shall be white.
B. Routing and Termination
- Regardless of pathway distribution method, the horizontal cabling shall be terminated in the
respective telecommunications room that is on the same floor as the area it is serving.
- Category 6 (and above) cabling shall be homerun, continuous and without splice.
- Contractor shall utilize T-568B termination style for all data jacks.
- Typical work area outlets shall be 4-port, thermoplastic and fog white in color. Operating rooms
and/or clean rooms may require stainless steel. This shall be reviewed on a per project
basis.
- Any work area outlet that is scheduled to go into a patient headwall will often require oversized
faceplates to sufficiently cover the rough-in opening. Coordinate this on a per project basis.
- All jacks scheduled to serve typical data or telephony services shall be fog white in color. Utilize
blank inserts for any unused data jack openings.
- See typical details for the standard 4-port data work area outlet and labeling scheme.
- Many ceiling and wall mounted field devices including but not limited to: video surveillance
cameras, wireless access points, ELMS readers, key watchers, etc. shall be served using a patch
cord as the final connection. The horizontal cabling shall be terminated in an above ceiling space to
a surface mounted jack and never directly to the device. The bidding contractor shall utilize a
factory terminated patch cable that matches the performance of the horizontal link.
- Close-out Process and Expected Deliverables
It is critical that all projects have a thorough closeout process that includes documentation as well as a room
readiness checklist. The consultant shall specify that the awarded contractor is responsible to provide the
following documentation:
A. Telecommunications Room Readiness Checklist
- The general contractor/construction manager shall supply a checklist to the owner that indicates
that the telecommunications room is ready for equipment installation.
- The checklist shall include at minimum, the following:
a. All dirty construction work has been completed. This includes drilling, hammering or any
work that can create dust and debris inside the room.
b. Ladder rack, cable tray and racks are installed per construction documents.
c. EZ-Path sleeves are all installed.
d. Walls + Plywood are painted.
e. All backbone and horizontal infrastructure is pulled and terminated.
f. All backbone and horizontal infrastructure is tested.
g. All backbone and horizontal infrastructure is labeled.
h. Power properly installed with dedicated ground, printed labels with circuit breaker number.
i. Permanent lighting is installed.
j. Verify all electrical outlets are operational.
k. Telecommunications grounding and bonding system is fully installed. Submit ground test
results.
l. Closet is cleared of all construction debris.
m. Floors are cleaned, sealed and mopped (if applicable).
n. Telecom room door is secure with card access and an automatic closer. Closer shall be
properly adjusted.
November 1, 2016
