University of Nevada, Reno
Campus Design & Construction Standards
The following appendix includes information and standard drawings that are diagrammatic and are used only to convey intent.
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CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
Introduction
All vendors installing network wiring or equipment in classrooms, conference rooms, and other group presentation areas shall meet the requirements of Instructional Technology and be familiar with pertinent classroom standards before proceeding with such installation.
Any new classroom installation shall conform to existing technical specifications. Instructional
Technology shall provide specifications, quality assurance, interdepartmental liaison, and support at the earliest stages of design in order to ensure compatibility with existing services.
During the planning phase Instructional Technology shall consult with the departments involved and the design staff, including the architect, regarding the necessity and specifications for new classrooms. Any system designed to interface with existing campus services must have a design approved by Instructional Technology prior to the release of an RFP or RFQ.
During the construction phase of a new project, Instructional Technology shall consult with the installation contractor in a quality assurance capacity to ensure compliance with the approved design. Instructional Technology shall coordinate any down time required to interface the new installation. For final approval the contractor shall furnish printed proof-of-performance data and two copies of blue-line drawings with electrical and physical specifications of the new installation.
Classroom Standards for New Construction/Renovation
1. Adequate provisions for blackout of outside light.
2. Good lighting through either direct or indirect fixtures.
3. Dimmable lighting control to darkness at or near the teaching position.
4. Provisions made for conduits and 110 VAC in the walls, ceiling, etc., for video projection and/or TV monitors. Adequate backing for TV monitor mounting hardware at designated locations of the room.
5. The horizontal width of display devices shall be at least 1/6 of the distance from the device to the furthest viewing point.
6. All classrooms shall have marker boards as needed.
7. Auditoriums shall be equipped with media hardware, conduits, storage space, amplifier racks or shelves.
8. There shall be a media storage/wiring closet on each floor separate from the power and janitorial services with adequate power outlets.
9. There shall be easy access to the room for the movement of equipment, supplies and teaching devices/materials.
10. Provisions for current and future communications service (telephone, computer, video, fiber).
11. All ADA requirements must be met.
12. All projectors more than 10 feet high shall be equipped with a scissors mount.
13. All rooms with a video projector shall have a tension screen.
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General Classroom Wiring Standards New Construction/Renovation
A. Cable and Connector Specifications:
1. Baseband Video Cable: Beldon 82241 or 8241 as required
2. Connectors for Video Cable: Amphenol 31-5900
B. Conduit for media and network connections to the instructional podium in any room shall consist of three 1 ½” conduits or equivalent. Conduits to all wall and ceiling mounted equipment must be at least 1” in diameter. For all other classroom wiring, 1 ½” conduit shall be the minimum size utilized, unless exceptions are authorized in writing by Vice President of Information and
Technology.
C. All bundled cables shall be labeled at both ends with a permanent printed label.
Cables must be routed vertically along the edges of the rack panels. Connector adapters will not be used except where equipment has female F connectors for video connections. In this case, male F to female BNC adapters will be used.
D. The ground wire for cables with XLR connectors shall be insulated within the connector. Soldered connectors with multiple signal wires will have strain relief.
For all new buildings, or where required as part of the project scope of work, provide for the installation of communications pathways and spaces for the elements of the communications systems so included, but not limited to, multi-service communication systems, twisted-pair systems, coaxial cable systems, and optical fiber systems.
Coordinate the layout of conduits, raceways, conductors, and cables with the Using Agency and allow for significant but reasonable changes in use of the spaces served.
Classroom A/V Standards
Verify the specific level required with the University Facilities Services Project Coordinator assigned to the project prior to incorporating these classroom standards in the design.
TYPICAL CLASSROOM A.V. STANDARDS - LEVEL IV CLASSROOM
NEW OR RENOVATED CLASSROOMS TO A LEVEL IV STATUS MINIMUM CHECKLIST:
INCLUDE:
ACOUSTIC LEVEL - Not to exceed NC-30
LIGHTING CONTROLS – Indirect lighting or rewired/reswitched lighting. control front and back. See concept drawings at the end of this section.
WINDOW COVERINGS – “Black –Out” Window Coverings as needed for media viewing.
Refer to Division 12 Section 12500 for other window coverings.
ADEQUATE HEATING/COOLING VENTILATION-minimize noise of HVAC
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SEATING AND TABLES - as needed, see concept drawings at the end of this section for typical layout recommendations.
FLOORS - To be carpeted
CEILING HEIGHT - 10’-6” min. in new classrooms
ACOUSTIC WALL TREATMENT - at least on back wall
NETWORK TAPS – Minimum of 12 with internet connection
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS - Provide for network connections, podium monitor, etc. (all
A/V equipment)
PROJECTION SCREEN-verify location with TLT office.
PODIUM LOCATION - Provide conduits through the floor under the podium for the all audio visual equipment, power and internet connectivity. See section 16700 above for sizes of conduits.
MARKER BOARDS - Provide lighting above with a 3/4” conduit for a marker board light switch with a connection to a wall box to control lighting over the marker board location.
CHAIR RAIL – Provide chair rails at perimeter walls where sound absorbing panels are installed. See Concept Elevations at the end of this section.
EQUIPMENT MOUNTING – Provide proper backing in the walls for mounting equipment.
DOORS – Provide quiet closing sound-tight door with small window
CLOCK – Provide a battery operated clock on the back wall of the classroom opposite of the podium.
FIXED PODIUM EQUIPMENT:
VCR
Probably no laser printer
Visual presenter (document camera)
Tower computer
Control box
Instructor monitor
Keyboard and mouse
Ext. input connection with A.C.
Amplifier
Equalizer
Switcher
Various video amps, etc.
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CEILING MOUNT - Provide a ceiling mount for a monitor or LCD projector
LIGHTING CONTROL - The wall switch box for lighting should be enlarged to handle front/back switching and a dimmer.
WALL SPEAKERS – Provide 1” conduits and “J” boxes approx. 1” below the ceiling at each side of the front of each classroom for wall speakers. These conduits shall run to the fixed podium.
Keyboard and mouse
Ext. input connection with A.C.
Amplifier
Equalizer
Switcher
Various video amps, etc.
CEILING MOUNT - Provide a ceiling mount for a monitor or LCD projector
LIGHTING CONTROL - The wall switch box for lighting should be enlarged to handle front/back switching and a dimmer.
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WALL SPEAKERS – Provide 1” conduits and “J” boxes approx. 1” below the ceiling at each side of the front of each classroom for wall speakers. These conduits shall run to the fixed podium
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