Technology Design Guidelines. Version 8.0. February 2, 2015

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1 TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Version 8.0 February 2, Prescott Street Greensboro, NC P

2 SECTION 01 Project Scope Part 1 Project Scope 1.1. The shall be used for all construction and renovation projects involving technology items within Guilford County Schools (GCS). A. Technology Items include: 1. Access Control 2. Audio/Video 3. Data Communications 4. Fire Alarm 5. Installed Sound 6. Intrusion Detection 7. Video Surveillance 8. Voice Communications 1.2. The Architect and Engineer shall use the as a reference for all design activities. Part 2 Variance 2.1. Variance from these guidelines must be approved by GCS and GCS Facilities. Part 3 Master Technology Specification 3.1. Architects and Engineers shall read and understand all sections of the Master Technology Specification and use that information in all design activities All sections of the Master Technology Specification shall be considered to be a part of these guidelines. End of Section 01 SECTION 02 Version History Part 1 General 1.1. Version 8 is an original version. End of Section 02 SECTION 03 Substitution Procedures Part 1 Standard Products 1.1. All products specified in this document have been approved by prior North Carolina State approved selection process, unless noted as or approved substitute. Or approved substitute products shall meet all requirements as listed and must be approved by submittal to Guilford County Schools. Deviations from the specified products are not allowed without prior written approval from Guilford County Schools. Part 2 Substitutions 2.1. Substitutions shall be limited Only equal or superior quality and with cost savings to Guilford County Schools will be considered. Version 8 Page 2 of 27 February 2, 2013

3 2.3. Architect/Engineer shall submit a substitution request in writing to GCS Technology Services. A. Request shall include all required submittals and shall be complete with reasons for substitution and savings. B. Approval of alternate or substitute equipment or material in no way voids the guideline requirements. C. Guilford County Schools shall not be required to prove that an item proposed for substitution is not equal to the specified item. Architect/Engineer shall submit all evidence to support the contention that an item is equal to the specified item. The Guilford County Schools decision as to the equality of substitution shall be final and without further recourse. Part 3 Products 3.1. Product listings can be found in the Master Technology Specification. End of Section 03 SECTION 04 Drawing Requirements Part 1 General 1.1. Due to the specific and detailed needs of the technology design, certain specific drawings are required. Part 2 Contractor Specific Drawings 2.1. Drawings for each contractor (Infrastructure, Integrated, and Security) should be included A single drawing with layers that can be turned on and off is sufficient for this requirement Each drawing or layer should show only those items that are the responsibility of that contractor. Part 3 Backbone Riser 3.1. A diagram of all backbone cables shall be included Diagram shall include each telecommunication closet with each type of backbone cable and quantity clearly shown. Part 4 Horizontal Telecommunications Closet 4.1. Drawings should have a method for identifying the telecommunications closet termination point for all cabling. This is essential for equipment counts. Part 5 Overhead Speaker Rigging 5.1. A diagram of acceptable rigging shall be included. End of Section 04 SECTION 05 Pathways for Communications Systems Part 1 General 1.1. Inaccessible Ceiling Areas A. Inaccessible Ceiling Areas such as lock in ceiling tiles, drywall or plaster, will not be used as distribution pathways. B. Inaccessible areas, such as parking lots, roads, etc. shall be avoided as distribution pathways Size and Count Version 8 Page 3 of 27 February 2, 2013

4 A. The minimum conduit size for communication pathways is 0.75 (3/4 ). B. The count and size of pathways are dependent on the number of services being installed and the number and type of cables the pathways support. A maximum 40% fill ratio shall be maintained. A. Pathways will not be shared with any other service (e.g. electrical). Part 2 Interior Pathways 2.1. Cable Support Sling A. Use Cable Support Slings to provide a pathway between cable tray and conduit. B. Install multiple paths along a route to provide fill capacity of 40% or less. C. Maintain minimum 12 clearance from all other services (HVAC, fire, electrical, etc.) and lighting Metal Conduit and Tubing A. Conduit should be used to provide pathway from outlet box to ceiling space. B. Conduits shall serve no more than one communication outlet. C. Technology Conduits will not be shared with any other service (e.g. electrical). D. Textile Innerduct 1. All backbone conduits shall be fitted with textile innerduct. 2. Innerduct should be sized appropriately for conduit size Power/Communication Poles A. The use of power/communication poles should be limited to areas where no other means of pathway is available Boxes, Enclosures, and Cabinets A. Outlet Boxes 1. Outlet boxes should be placed as needed to accommodate the scheduled outlets. B. Floor Boxes 1. The use of floor boxes should be limited to areas where no other means is available Surface Raceway A. Pathways for walls that cannot be flush mounted will be created by use of vertical and/or horizontal nonmetallic raceway. B. Raceway may be used in exposed areas where multiple conduits would be required Cable Tray A. Usage 1. Cable tray shall be used in corridors and major pathways. 2. Wire basket shall be used in technology rooms. B. Coordination 1. Coordinate layout and installation of cable trays and suspension system with other construction that penetrates ceilings or is supported by them, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, fire suppression system, and partition assemblies. C. Rod Hangers 1. Hang cable tray using threaded, galvanized rod hangers, with rods extended through support steel and double nutted. Size support member with load rating of straight section and without visible deflection. Install cable tray level and straight. Supports must be provided to prevent leaning. All mounting methods must meet manufacturer s recommendations. D. Wall Hangers Version 8 Page 4 of 27 February 2, 2013

5 1. Mount cable tray to wall using angle brackets of same manufacturer and of appropriate size and strength. E. Clearance 1. Cable tray shall be installed above the ceiling grid at nominal height of 12 above the ceiling grid. 2. Cable tray will not interfere with, or be placed within 12 of lighting fixture ballasts or duct work. 3. Conduits pipes or sprinkler heads are not to go through the cable tray. F. Walls 1. Cable trays shall not pass through any wall. Cable tray shall end before the wall and transition to a minimum of (2) 4 EMT sleeves with connectors and insulated bushings. Additional sleeves should be designed to ensure a maximum 40% fill ratio. Part 3 Exterior Pathways 3.1. Coordination A. Coordinate layout and installation of ducts, manholes, handholes, and boxes with final arrangement of other utilities, site grading, and surface features as determined in the field Exterior pathways should be sized as required. A. Minimum requirement between TER and TC in a separate building: 1. One 3 inch conduit with 3 inch 3 cell textile inner duct for fiber. 2. Multiple 3 inch conduits with 3 inch 3 cell textile inner duct as required for copper backbone. 3. One 2 inch conduit with 2 inch 3 cell textile inner duct for coax. B. Count will depend on application and should be designed to accommodate a maximum 40% fill ratio Slope A. Pitch conduits a minimum slope of 1:300 down toward holes and away from buildings and equipment. Slope conduits between holes from a high point such that water drains in both directions Holes A. Conduits shall run no more than 500 before a handhole or manhole is installed. B. Handholes and manholes shall not be shared with public utilities Curves and Bends A. Conduits shall have no more than two 90 degree bends before a handhole or manhole is installed Building Wall Penetrations A. Make a transition from PVC to rigid steel at least 10 feet outside the building wall without reducing slope away from the building, and without forming a trap in the line. Use fittings manufactured for this purpose. B. Waterproofing Seals 1. Provide watertight expanding link type seals for installation between the conduit and the sleeve or core drilled hole Clearances A. Install conduits with a minimum of 3 inches between conduits for like services and 6 inches between power and signal conduits. B. Conduits shall be a minimum of 24 below grade. Version 8 Page 5 of 27 February 2, 2013

6 C. Conduits shall extend 12 in the entrance room, and shall be no more than 2 from the nearest wall Textile Innerduct A. All underground conduits shall be fitted with textile innerduct. B. Innerduct should be sized appropriately for conduit size. End of Section 05 SECTION 06 Communications Entrance Part 1 Entrance Pathways 1.1. Conduit # 1 A. Main (4 inch) telecommunications entrance conduit with 4 inch 3 cell textile inner duct. B. Shall be reamed and bushed to eliminate entrance cable damage. C. Will be capped until cable installation and sealed immediately following Conduit # 2 A. Spare (4 inch) telecommunications entrance conduit with 4 inch 3 cell textile inner duct. B. Shall be capped at both ends for future use Conduit # 3 A. CATV (2 inch) telecommunications entrance conduit with 2 inch 3 cell textile inner duct. B. Shall be reamed and bushed to eliminate entrance cable damage. C. Will be capped until cable installation and sealed immediately following. Part 2 Protection 2.1. Provide a complete entrance protection system, including surge protection equipment and surge protection modules Products A. CommScope 310 VDSL Connector Panel or approved equal B. CommScope 3 Type Gas Discharge Tube Protector or approved equal End of Section 06 SECTION 07 Communications Closets Part 1 Technology Closets 1.1. Shall provide a transition between the horizontal, backbone, and entrance pathways and provide space for telecommunications systems components Shall provide adequate space for cable terminations (horizontal and backbone), active and passive equipment, cross connection wiring and hardware, and any other materials or equipment associated with the building technology systems Shall be dedicated to the technology systems and related support systems, and shall not be shared with electrical or other services Shall not have duct work, piping, etc. that is overhead or through the room. No building structure or services shall block access to the room. Duct work, piping, conduits, etc. shall not obstruct current or future pathway entrance. A. Drainage troughs shall be placed under any water pipes to prevent leakage onto the equipment within the room. Version 8 Page 6 of 27 February 2, 2013

7 Part 2 Types of Rooms 2.1. Technology Equipment Room (TER) A. Entrance facility and demark. B. Main backbone cable distribution hub. C. Local horizontal cable distribution hub. D. Active network, paging, CATV, security equipment Technology Closet (TC) A. Local horizontal cable distribution hub. B. Active network, paging, CATV, security equipment REbox TC A. Small area horizontal cable distribution hub. B. Active network equipment. Part 3 Architectural 3.1. Location A. Shall be located in a dry area not subject to flooding. B. Shall be as close as possible to an electrical service room in order to reduce the length of the bonding conductor to electrical grounding. C. Shall have separation from sources of EMI as specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA 569 B Pathways and Spaces Standard. D. Shall not be shared with building services that may interfere with the telecommunications systems or be used for custodial services or storage. E. Shall be accessible for delivery and installation of large equipment throughout its useful life. F. Access to the room shall not be from the exterior of the building. G. Rooms shall open directly to a corridor and not be within another room/space. H. Shall be placed such that no more than two walls are adjacent to non movable building structures such as rest rooms, exterior walls, etc. I. Shall not be adjacent to elevator shafts or elevator equipment rooms. J. TER 1. Shall be located inside or adjacent to the Media Center. 2. TER shall not support multiple floors of a multi story building. K. TCs 1. Shall be placed in the center of the area served by that room. 2. TC shall not support multiple floors of a multi story building. L. The maximum horizontal distance from any TER or TC to any outlet (cable distance via the horizontal pathway system) must be less than 85 meters (280 feet). A circle with radius of 60 meters (200 feet) centered on TC can be used to gauge distance requirements. Additional rooms shall be placed as appropriate to support this distance limitation. M. The TC rooms in a multistory building shall be stacked vertically directly above one another Size A. Floor plans must be reviewed by Guilford County Schools during the schematic design phase to ensure rooms are sized adequately. B. Room sizes assume the door opens outward. Larger rooms are required if the door opens inward. C. TER 1. The TER shall be sized to support all telecommunications systems for the building served, including: backbone data, voice, & CATV cabling; horizontal data, voice, & CATV cabling; CATV distribution equipment; paging equipment; network electronics; security, fire alarm and fire suppression. 2. Minimum Size: 300 Square Feet, 20 x 15. Version 8 Page 7 of 27 February 2, 2013

8 a) For each additional rack beyond the standard three, add 40 Square Feet. D. TC 1. The TC rooms shall be sized to support all telecommunications systems for the area served. The room sizes below are for rooms that support horizontal cabling for data, voice, CATV, and paging services only, and do not include other special equipment (i.e. servers). 2. Minimum Size: 100 Square Feet, 10 x 10. a) For each additional rack beyond the standard two, add 40 Square Feet HVAC A. The need for separate HVAC for Technology Rooms is defined in NFPA B. The TER shall have an individual, wall mounted, split HVAC unit that is designed to dissipate the heat generated by electrically powered communications equipment. 1. Wall Mounted, Split Unit, Cooling Only 2. Compact side discharge outdoor unit 3. Wireless remote control 4. Automatic restart after power outage 5. 15,000 Btu/h, SEER /230V, 1 Phase 7. Mitsubishi Electric, Mr. Slim or approved equal C. HVAC shall be available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. D. HVAC shall not be controlled by energy management systems. E. The control for the HVAC services shall be placed 72 AFF. F. No heating diffusers shall be placed in any Telecommunications rooms Air Exhaust A. The TCs shall have an individual exhaust fan that is designed to dissipate the heat generated by electrically powered communications equipment. 1. Minimum 500 CFM 2. Should provide a 3 minute air change. 3. Wire guard 4. Always On B. Exhaust fan shall run 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. C. Exhaust fan shall not be controlled by energy management systems. D. No heating diffusers shall be placed in any Telecommunications rooms Ceiling A. TER ceiling height shall be a minimum of 10 AFF. B. TC ceiling height shall be a minimum of 9 AFF. C. If fire proofing is sprayed onto the exposed ceiling, the fire proofing shall be treated to mitigate airborne dust and a drop ceiling must be provided. D. Ceiling protrusions (e.g. sprinkler heads, lights, etc.) shall be placed to assure a minimum height of 8 6 AFF and shall not be located directly above any racks, cabinets, or equipment Floor A. TER Floor shall be covered in anti static vinyl. B. TC Floor shall be covered in anti static vinyl or smooth concrete. C. Finishes shall be light in color. D. In existing buildings any carpet shall be removed and the floor cleaned and resurfaced in anti static vinyl Walls A. Walls shall be treated to eliminate dust and painted with a light finish. B. Walls should be stud and wall board construction from floor to roof deck Lighting Version 8 Page 8 of 27 February 2, 2013

9 A. Lighting shall be mounted a minimum of 8 6 AFF and a minimum of 12 from wire basket tray. It shall be mounted such that it does not interfere with the cable pathways in the room. B. Lighting shall provide a minimum of 50 foot candles measured at a height of 3 AFF. C. Lighting should not be powered by the same electrical distribution panel as the power outlets in the room Door A. The door shall be a minimum of 36" wide and 80" tall and shall hinge outward. Door will be solid. No windows. B. TER and TCs will be equipped with Fob readers. C. Locks shall be keyed alike and unique from all other locks for all technology closets. Locks should be part of the interior master key. A copy of the building interior master key will be provided to at the time of core switch. D. Construction lock cores shall be keyed alike for all technology closets. Locks should be part of the interior master key. A copy of the building interior master key will be provided to at the time of construction core installation Windows A. Technology rooms will NOT have windows. B. In an existing building, if the TER or a TC has windows, they shall be filled in and painted to match the color of the room Fire Protection A. Fire protection of technology rooms should ideally be of an electronic safe material. B. If sprinkling is the only method available, the heads shall be provided with wire cages to prevent accidental operation. C. Drainage troughs shall be placed under the sprinkler pipes to prevent leakage onto the equipment within the room Naming and Labeling A. Labeling of TER and TC rooms shall begin with the TER being designated the A room and the first TC designated as the B room. All TCs after the first TC shall follow a consecutive alphabetic lettering scheme. REboxes are considered to be a TC and shall be labeled accordingly. B. Nameplate style signs indicating the TER and TC room and rack number identifier shall be placed on the center of the top crossbar of the racks. As an example the second rack in a TER would be labeled TER A2 and the second rack in the B TC room would be labeled TC B2. The nameplate style signs shall be a minimum of 1 ½ inches in height and consist of black letters on a white background. Nameplates may be engraved or printed. Hand written nameplates are not acceptable. Part 4 Electrical 4.1. Equipment in the Technology Rooms is considered to be part of a Critical Operations Data System as defined in NFPA As such, all power outlets in Technology Rooms shall be on generator circuits (if a generator is on site) TC A. One 120 volt 20 amp AC non switched duplex outlet shall be installed on each wall of the TC at a height of 16 above the finished floor for test gear, tools, etc. These four outlets will share one circuit not shared with other outlets or other electrical devices. These four outlets will be connected to the building generator. B. One 120 volt 20 amp AC duplex outlet shall be installed per 19 equipment rack, mounted on the rear of the base plate of the rack. Each outlet will be on a unique circuit not shared with other outlets, and will be connected to the building generator. Power conduits may be installed from above or below and shall NOT be put on the front of the rack, inside the rack, or in the vertical management. C. All outlets shall be labeled with the breaker panel and breaker number. Version 8 Page 9 of 27 February 2, 2013

10 D. All outlets shall be orange in color to signify generator power TER A. One 120 volt 20 amp AC duplex outlet shall be installed every 10 feet on each wall of the TER. A minimum of two outlets shall be on each wall. The outlet shall be at a height of 16 AFF. Each wall will be on a unique circuit not shared with other outlets or other electrical devices. B. One 220 volt 30 amp AC (NEMA L6 30R) outlet shall be installed on the wall directly centered behind the racks. This outlet will be on a unique circuit. C. One 120 volt 20 amp AC duplex outlet shall be installed per 19 equipment rack, mounted on the rear of the base plate of the rack. Each outlet will be on a unique circuit not shared with other outlets. D. Power conduits will be installed from above or below and shall NOT be put on the front of the rack, inside the rack, or in the vertical management. E. All outlets shall be labeled with the breaker panel and breaker number. F. All outlets shall be orange in color to signify generator power Electrical Grounding A. A grounding bar shall be installed in the TER and in each TC room for connecting the racks, frames, etc. B. This grounding bar shall be connected to the building ground system such that all TCs and the TER ground bars are at the same potential. C. Each rack must be direct wire bonded to the grounding bar. D. All wire basket tray shall be bonded to the grounding bar. Each individual section of basket shall be bonded. E. Bonding wires must be secured to the wire basket tray every 12 inches. Part 5 Wire Basket Tray 5.1. Wire basket tray shall be installed in the TER and all TCs at a nominal height of 8 AFF or under the raised floor Must be sized such that a 40% or less fill capacity is maintained Shall not interfere with, or be placed within 12 of lighting fixture ballasts Mounting methods will include wall brackets for tray adjacent to a wall, and trapeze for tray not adjacent to a wall. Support must meet manufacturer s recommendations. Provide adequate support to prevent leaning Shall have a minimum width of 18" and a minimum depth of Shall be routed over each row of equipment racks such that access is allowed between all racks and around the entire perimeter of the room Each rack must have direct access to the wire basket tray without traveling over other racks or spaces Appropriate spillways will be installed to accommodate any transitions to or from the wire basket The wire basket tray shall have protective end caps. Part 6 REbox TCs 6.1. REboxes may be used for small areas or areas with a high density (such as computer labs). The data cabling ONLY will be terminated in an enclosed wall mounted Hubbell REbox cabinet (RE 4X) (42 H x 24.2 W x10 D) mounted such that the top of the REbox is 72 inches AFF. The REbox shall be mounted on a wall that will not be used for room expansion (i.e. a corridor wall, rest room wall, etc.). A minimum of 36 inches clearance is required in front of the REbox for proper working space. The REbox shall be grounded to building steel or ground system The location of the REbox unit will be identified by Guilford County Schools Technology Services at the time of design A 120 volt 20 amp duplex AC Power outlet shall be provided within the REbox. The outlet will be placed at bottom left corner of REbox. Version 8 Page 10 of 27 February 2, 2013

11 Part 7 Racks, and Frames 7.1. Racks A. Floor Mounted Racks 1. Racks shall be located a minimum of 60 from center of rack to the wall directly behind. Clearance on the front side of the rack shall be a minimum of There shall be a minimum of four racks in the TER and two racks in each of the TCs. 3. Racks will be mounted side by side with the appropriate management between. 4. Nameplate style signs indicating the TER and TC room and rack number identifier shall be placed on the center of the top crossbar of the racks. As an example the second rack in a TER would be labeled TER A2 and the second rack in the B TC room would be labeled TC B2. B. Cable Management 1. Vertical Management a) All racks shall have one 8 inch wide vertical management panel on the right and left side of the rack. b) Between multiple racks there shall be a 12 inch vertical management between each rack and an 8 inch vertical management on each end rack Frames A. Backboard 1. Mount two (2) sheets of backboard plywood to one (1) wall of a TC. 2. Mount two (2) sheets of backboard plywood to two (2) walls of TER, a total of (4). 3. Mount backboard two (2) inches above electrical outlets, or cut out around outlets. 4. Paint plywood with white fire retardant paint. Mask one (1) fire rating label on each sheet for inspection verification. Part 8 Termination Panels 8.1. Category 6 Patch Panel A. Separation 1. Separate and distinct patch panels will be maintained for Data, Media, Security, and Wireless. B. Mounting 1. Patch panels shall be mounted in the center most rack of three or more racks, in the left most rack of two. 2. Racking Order from top to bottom: a) Fiber Enclosure b) Data Patch Panel c) Media Patch Panel d) Wireless Patch Panel e) Security Patch Panel 3. A space equal to one patch panel shall be left between each type of panel Block A. Voice and paging cabling terminations and equipment shall be mounted to the plywood backboard. Voice and paging cabling terminations shall NOT be directly behind or in interference with data racks. B. Horizontal cables shall be terminated on blocks separate from backbone cable. Version 8 Page 11 of 27 February 2, 2013

12 End of Section 07 SECTION 08 Backbone Cabling Part 1 Copper Backbone Cabling 1.1. See Section Master Technology Specification Provide multiple pair copper cable in quantities to ensure a maximum usage of 80% of cable pairs. Include speakers, paging signaling, analog phone cables, and other possible usage in count Provide outside plant copper with solid state protection clamped to 90 volts. Part 2 Fiber Backbone Cabling 2.1. See Section Master Technology Specification Fiber backbone shall consist of a 24 strand fiber to each TC from the TER and a 6 strand fiber from each REbox to the TER. Part 3 Coaxial Backbone Cabling 3.1. See Section Master Technology Specification Provide two coaxial backbone cables between the TER and each TC Provide two coaxial backbone cables between TER and CATV cabinet. End of Section 08 SECTION 09 Horizontal Cabling Part 1 Data 1.1. See Section Master Technology Specification Distance A. The maximum cable length shall be 90 meters (290 feet) including rise and fall. B. All cables are full run. Splices or inline connectors are not allowed Clearance A. Maintain a 12 inch minimum clearance from lighting fixtures, motors, or other objects that may cause interference. Part 2 Voice 2.1. See Section Master Technology Specification Distance A. The maximum cable length shall be 90 meters (290 feet) including rise and fall. B. All cables are full run. Splices or inline connectors are not allowed Clearance A. Maintain a 12 inch minimum clearance from lighting fixtures, motors, or other objects that may cause interference. Part 3 Integrated AV 3.1. See Section Master Technology Specification Distance A. RapidRun Plenum Rated Multi Format Runner Cable 1. The maximum cable length shall be 75 feet. 2. All cables are full run. Splices or inline connectors are not allowed. B. RapidRun Plenum Rated Digital Plenum Runner Cable Version 8 Page 12 of 27 February 2, 2013

13 1. The maximum cable length shall be 25 feet. 2. All cables are full run. Splices or inline connectors are not allowed. C. USB Extender 1. The maximum cable length shall be 100 feet. 2. All cables are full run. Splices or inline connectors are not allowed. End of Section 09 SECTION 10 Outlet Types Part 1 Outlet Symbols 1.1. Analog Communications A. A Analog Phone/FAX 1.2. Audio/Video A. AES Audio Enhancement System B. AVD Display C. AVF Front D. AVH HDMI E. AVP Projector F. M Media G. UR USB Receiver H. UT USB Transmitter 1.3. Paging/Intercom A. CB Call Button B. IS Intercom Speaker C. PS Paging Speaker D. VC Volume Control 1.4. Data A. D2 Data, 2 Jacks B. D4 Data, 4 Jacks C. R2 Rebox, 2 Jacks D. R4 Rebox, 4 Jacks 1.5. Panels A. PD Display 1. AVD 2. M B. PF Front 1. AVF 2. AVH C. PP Projector 1. AVF 2. AVH 3. AVP 4. UR D. PT Teacher 1. AVD Version 8 Page 13 of 27 February 2, 2013

14 2. AVP 3. D2 4. UT 1.6. Security A. SA Access Control B. SC Camera C. SK Keypad D. SM Motion Detector E. SN Node F. SS Switch 1.7. Wireless A. W Wireless Part 2 Outlet Details 2.1. See Sections , , Master Technology Specification. End of Section 10 SECTION 11 Room Descriptions Part 1 General 1.1. The following lists the basic requirements for types of rooms. Individual schools, and individual rooms will have specific requirements to be determined during the design phase Not all room types are listed. Some rooms will have specific designs created during the design phase. Part 2 Administrative Office 2.1. D2 Two (2) on adjacent walls coordinated with furniture PS One (1) in ceiling VC One (1) near door. Part 3 Cafeteria 3.1. Dining A. D2 Two (2) on opposite walls. B. M Two (2) on opposite walls. C. PS Number and spacing to be determined. Speakers should be placed a distance apart equal to twice the ceiling height. D. CB One (1) near serving line, but accessible when serving line is closed. E. IS One (1) near serving line, but accessible when serving line is closed Office A. D2 Two (2) on adjacent walls. B. PS One (1) in ceiling. C. VC One (1) near door Serving Line A. Note: all outlet boxes must be sealed for health code. B. D2 One (1) at each point of sale location. C. CB One (1) at each serving line. D. IS One (1) over each serving line. Version 8 Page 14 of 27 February 2, 2013

15 Part 4 Classroom 4.1. AES One (1) in ceiling near center CB One 1) near door D4 One (1) on side wall IS One (1) in ceiling near center PD One (1) on teaching wall PF One (1) on teaching wall PP One (1) on teaching wall PT One at teacher desk location W One (1) in ceiling near center. Part 5 Computer Lab 5.1. AES One (1) in ceiling near center CB One 1) near door D4 One (1) on side wall IS One (1) in ceiling near center PD One (1) on teaching wall PF One (1) on teaching wall PP One (1) on teaching wall PT One at teacher desk location D2 or R2 Twenty (20) arranged to fit room and furniture. (Teacher Panel D2 is not included in this number) W One (1) in ceiling near center. Part 6 Conference Room 6.1. AVD Two (2) total, one (1) at M, one (1) below M at 16 AFF AVH Two (2) total, one (1) at M, one (1) below M at 16 AFF D2 Two (2) total, one on viewing wall, one (1) on opposite M One (1) on viewing wall at 96 AFF PS One (1) in ceiling VC One (1) near door W One (1) in ceiling. Part 7 Corridors and Common Spaces 7.1. M To be determined during design phase PS Number and spacing to be determined. Speakers should be placed a distance apart equal to twice the ceiling height W To be determined during design phase. Part 8 HVAC Control 8.1. D2 One (1) at each HVAC control unit. Part 9 Media Center (Elementary/Middle) 9.1. AES One (1) near marker board or teaching area CB One (1) at circulation desk D2 A. Two (2) in circulation desk. B. Five (5) in the book stacks area. C. Five (5) in the mini lab M Version 8 Page 15 of 27 February 2, 2013

16 A. One (1) behind circulation desk. B. One (1) in general seating area IS One (1) over circulation desk PF One (1) under marker board or teaching area PP One (1) over marker board or teaching area PS Number and spacing to be determined. Speakers should be placed a distance apart equal to twice the ceiling height PT One (1) near marker board or teaching area. Part 10 Media Center (High) AES One (1) near marker board or teaching area CB One (1) at circulation desk D2 A. Three (3) in circulation desk. B. Seven (7) in the book stacks area. C. Five (5) in mini lab 1. D. Five (5) in mini lab M A. One (1) behind circulation desk. B. One (1) in general seating area IS One (1) over circulation desk PF One (1) under marker board or teaching area PP One (1) over marker board or teaching area PS Number and spacing to be determined. Speakers should be placed a distance apart equal to twice the ceiling height PT One (1) near marker board or teaching area. Part 11 Media Office D2 Two (2) coordinated with furniture PS One (1) in ceiling VC One (1) in ceiling. Part 12 Principal / Assistant Principal D2 Two (2) on adjacent walls coordinated with furniture M One (1) on wall opposite desk location PS One (1) in ceiling VC One (1) near door. Part 13 Reception A One (1) on counter D2 Two (2) on counter D2 One (1) on back wall M One (1) Viewable from reception waiting area PS One (1) in ceiling VC One (1) on back wall W One (1) in center of room. Part 14 Workroom (Admin) A One (1) on counter D2 Two (2), one on counter, one on opposite wall. Version 8 Page 16 of 27 February 2, 2013

17 14.3. PS One (1) in ceiling VC One (1) near door. End of Section 11 SECTION 12 Wireless Design Part 1 General 1.1. The following should be used to create a basic starting design. Final design will be created during the design phase Wireless outlets in suspended ceilings will be mounted inside a Panduit PZWC35I PanZone Wireless Access Point Enclosure Wireless outlets in hard ceiling will be mounted inside a Panduit PZWC35 PanZone Wireless Access Point Enclosure for surface mount Wireless outlets on walls will be mounted inside a Panduit PZWC35 PanZone Wireless Access Point Enclosure for surface mount. Part 2 Administration 2.1. One (1) in reception area One (1) every 50 feet. Minimum of one (1). Part 3 Classroom 3.1. One (1) in each classroom or lab space. Part 4 Common Spaces (Cafeteria, Gym, Multipurpose, etc.) 4.1. Two (2) located above doorways. Shall not be blocked by goals, etc. Part 5 Corridors (Non Classroom) 5.1. One (1) every 50 feet. Minimum of one (1). Part 6 Exterior 6.1. Exterior locations will have the outlet inside the building with a sleeve for antenna cable to exterior Bus Loading 6.3. Car Loading 6.4. Playground Part 7 Loading Dock 7.1. One (1). Part 8 Media Center 8.1. Two (2). End of Section 12 SECTION 13 Security Design Part 1 General 1.1. The following should be used to create a basic starting design. Final design will be created during the design phase. Part 2 Access Control 2.1. SA FOB Reader A. All SA locations must have an electric strike on the door. B. One (1) at each exterior door that is used for normal building access. Version 8 Page 17 of 27 February 2, 2013

18 C. One (1) at each telecommunications closet. D. One (1) at each classroom exterior door if used for playground, outdoor classroom, etc. E. Main entrance door reader shall be included in a camera/intercom door access system provided by GCS SN MicroNode A. Placed as needed to support SAs SS Door Contact Switch A. On each exterior door. Part 3 Intrusion Detection 3.1. SM Motion Detector A. One (1) at each exterior door. B. One (1) in each computer lab. C. One (1) every 100 feet in corridors, minimum of one per corridor. D. One (1) in every large space (cafeteria, gym, etc.) that does not have exterior doors. Part 4 Video Surveillance 4.1. SC Security Camera A. Interior 1. One (1) at each exterior door. 2. One (1) at media circulation desk. 3. One (1) at each cafeteria serving line. 4. One (1) in reception area. 5. Corridors, stairwells, common areas should be covered. Restrooms doors should be covered. B. Exterior 1. One (1) at bus loading. 2. One (1) at car loading area. 3. One (1) at loading dock. 4. Perimeter coverage of building. End of Section 13 SECTION 14 Audio Video Special Requirements Part 1 Wall Support 1.1. Flat Screen Display and Projector will require additional support to be installed in the wall system Support should consist of appropriately engineered studs, cross bracing, back panels, etc Support will be provided by the construction contractor Flat Screen Display support must handle a load of 100 lbs Projector support must handle a load of 50 lbs. Part 2 Audio Enhancement Support 2.1. The audio enhancement system requires support from the building structure. Hanger wires must be provided. Part 3 Overhead Speaker Rigging 3.1. Overhead speakers in gyms and auditoriums shall be designed to meet all codes and safety requirements. Version 8 Page 18 of 27 February 2, 2013

19 3.2. Rigging diagrams shall be included in drawings. End of Section 14 SECTION 15 Clock System Part 1 General 1.1. A clock system as described in Section of Master Technology Specification shall be designed All classrooms, offices, work rooms, gathering spaces, and any other space occupied by staff or students shall have a clock. End of Section 15 SECTION 16 Fire Alarm Design Part 1 General 1.1. All Fire Alarm System design and installation shall comply with requirements of the latest edition of NC State Construction Office (NCSCO) guidelines and policies Engineer of Record shall design a complete fire detection system with total smoke detector coverage The installation shall meet NFPA 72, chapter 6 Requirements for Notification 1.4. Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems. A performance specification may be used to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, however the minimum quantity of notification appliances shall be as shown on plans and risers. A performance specification may be used to ensure the required audible signal levels are achieved The Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) or annunciator, shall be mounted at the building s designated emergency entrance. Annunciation of all building alarms shall occur in one central location. This includes fire, ventilation failure, and gas monitor alarms. Part 2 Materials and Standards 2.1. The fire alarm system design shall include at a minimum: A. A dual contact time delay relay (minimum 60 seconds capability) installed at the main FACP to delay system trouble signals to the Emergency Communications Center. B. Compression type fittings for all conduit with insulated throats. C. If duct smoke detectors and/or linear beam smoke detectors are installed, a Remote Alarm Indicating Light (RAIL) that includes a test switch mounted at 8' 0" AFF shall be provided. D. Magnet test capability for all smoke detectors. E. Pull stations with keyed locks for resetting purposes. Allen key type locks are unacceptable. Two (2) keys for each pull station shall be supplied to GCS. F. Three (3) isolation modules for each addressable loop; two (2) at the FACP and one (1) midway through the loop address scheme. G. Devices for addressable systems to match the brand of FACP installed. 1. These devices shall be addressable analog devices. H. The following bypass switches must be programmed into the system: 1. Audio/visual bypass 2. Tamper switch bypass (programmed as non latching) Version 8 Page 19 of 27 February 2, 2013

20 3. Waterflow bypass (silenceable only) I. Wiring color codes shall be: 1. Conventional initiating circuit, white/red, 14 gauge stranded, THHN 2. Door holders, orange+/grey, 14 gauge stranded, THHN. J. CO/Freon gas alarms that require monitoring shall tie directly to the DAC. K. Air Handing Units 15,000 cfm or larger require duct detectors on the supply and return sides of the unit. L. Duct detectors in laboratory buildings shall shut down air handlers only when smoke is detected at the duct detector. General alarm shall not shut down these units. M. A minimum of one addressable loop shall be provided per building floor. N. A minimum of one addressable loop shall be provided per wing. O. All fire alarm system devices located on any exterior building surface shall be weatherproof as defined by the National Electric Code. P. Systems installed in building additions or renovations shall be U.L. listed, matching existing devices or approved compatible devices for use with the existing fire alarm control panel (FACP). End of Section 16 Version 8 Page 20 of 27 February 2, 2013

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