SECTION 28 05 13
CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Include cable types appropriate for implemented systems.
A. Coaxial Cabling
B. RS-485 Cabling
C. Low-Voltage Control Cabling
D. Fire Alarm Cabling
E. Access Control Cabling
F. UTP Cabling
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Include related sections as appropriate depending on type of system.
A. Section 28 05 00 – Access Control
B. Section 28 16 00 – Intrusion Detection
C. Section 28 20 00 – Electronic Surveillance
D. Section 25 05 13 – Conductors and Cables for Integrated Automation
E. Section 25 57 00 – Integrated Automation Control of Communication Systems
F. Section 25 58 00 – Integrated Automation Control of Electronic Safety and Security
1.3 SUBMITTALS:
A. Manufacturer’s Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s datasheets indicating cables intended for
use.
B. Manufacturers Certificates, if applicable: Certify products to meet or exceed specified
requirements.
C. Maintenance Data: If applicable.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Testing Agency Qualifications: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Electrical Testing Laboratories
(ETL).
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1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Test cable upon receipt at project site.
1. Test each UTP cable pair for shorts or opens.
2. Test coaxial cables for shorts or opens.
B. Storage and handling of cables in ambient temperatures of 32 degrees F or less:
1. Allow cable to acclimate to room temperature for at least 24 hours before installation to
ensure optimal cable flexibility.
C. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install UTP, coaxial, and low-voltage cables and
connecting materials in wet work areas. Area must be completely dry and temporary HVAC or
other controlled systems must be operating and maintaining proper temperature and humidity.
1. Exceptions:
a. Manufacturer’s cable is indoor/outdoor rated
1) Water resistant coaxial cables.
2) Water resistant UTP cables.
1.6 DEFINITIONS
A. EMI: Electromagnetic interference.
B. IDC: Insulation displacement connect.
C. Low-Voltage: As defined in NFPA 70 for circuits and equipment operation at less than 50V or for
remote-control and signaling power limited circuits.
D. Open Cabling: Passing telecommunications cabling through open space.
E. UTP: Unshielded twisted pair.
F. TIA/EIA: Telecommunications Industry Associations / Electronic Industries Associations.
G. SLC: Signaling Line Circuits.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Remove if Coaxial CCTV Cabling inapplicable to installation requirements.
2.1 COAXIAL CABLING – CCTV
A. MANUFACTURER
1. Honeywell, www.honeywellcable.com.
2. Substitutions: Not permitted.
B. DESCRIPTION
1. 75 ohm, baseband type.
2. SRL: -23dB from 7MHz to 850MHz.
3. Hardware shall be 75 ohms.
C. RG59/U NFPA 70 – NEC Article 725
1. 20 AWG solid bare copper conductor.
2. Solid or gas injected dielectric core.
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3. 95% bare copper (BC) or copper clad aluminum (CCA) braid shield.
4. PVC jacket (non-plenum); Low smoke PVC jacket (plenum).
5. Cables:
a. CL2P, BC Braid: Plenum
Part #: 5351
b. CL2R, BC Braid: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 5301
c. CL2, BC Braid: Non-plenum
Part #: 5001
d. CL2, CCA Braid: Non-Plenum
Part #: 6501
e. Water resistant, BC Braid
Part #: 5103
D. RG59/U + Power Pair NFPA 70 – NEC Article 725
1. 20 AWG solid bare copper conductor.
2. Solid or gas injected dielectric core.
3. 95% bare copper (BC) or copper clad aluminum (CCA) braid shield.
4. Power pair: 2 copper conductors, minimum 18 AWG.
5. PVC jacket (non-plenum); Low smoke PVC jacket (plenum).
6. Cables:
a. CL2P: Plenum
Part #: 5355
b. CL2: Non-plenum
Part #: 5013
c. CL2: Non-plenum
Part #: 5009
d. Water resistant
Part #: 5104
E. RG6/U NFPA 70 – NEC Article 725
1. 18 AWG solid bare copper conductor.
2. Solid or gas injected dielectric core.
3. 95% bare copper braid shield.
4. PVC jack (non-plenum); Low smoke PVC jacket (plenum).
5. Cables:
a. CL2P: Plenum
Part #: 5352
b. CL2R: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 5302
c. CL2: Non-plenum
Part #: 5002
F. RG6/U + Power Pair NFPA 70 – NEC Article 725
1. 18 AWG solid bare copper conductor.
2. Solid or gas injected dielectric core.
3. 95% bare copper braid shield.
4. Power pair: 2 conductors, minimum 18 AWG.
5. PVC jacket (non-plenum); Low smoke PVC jacket (plenum).
6. Cables:
a. CL2: Non-Plenum
Part #: 5119
NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Remove if Coaxial CCTV Hardware is inapplicable to installation requirements.
2.2 COAXIAL CABLING - CCTV HARDWARE
A. MANUFACTURER
1. Subject to compliance with requirements. Available manufacturers offering products that
may be incorporated into the work include, but are not limited to the following:
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a. IDEAL Industries, Inc.
b. GEM Electronics
c. AIM – Emerson
NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Remove if Coaxial CATV Cabling is inapplicable to installation requirements.
2.3 COAXIAL CABLING – CATV/MATV
A. MANUFACTURER
1. Honeywell, www.honeywellcable.com.
2. Substitutions: Not permitted.
B. DESCRIPTION
1. 75 ohm, broadband type.
2. SRL: -23dB from 7 MHz to 850 MHz, -21dB from 851 MHz to 3 GHz.
3. Hardware shall be 75 ohms.
C. RG6/U NFPA 70 – NEC Article 820
1. 18 AWG solid copper covered steel conductor.
2. Solid or gas injected dielectric core.
3. 100% aluminum foil + minimum 65% aluminum braid shield. Quad shield also acceptable.
4. PVC jacket (non-plenum); low smoke PVC jacket (plenum).
5. CABLES:
a. CATVP: Plenum
Part #: 5353
b. CATVP: Plenum, quad-shield
Part #: 5356
c. CATVR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 5303
d. CATVR: Non-plenum, riser, quad-shield Part #: 5307
e. CATV: Non-plenum
Part #: 5011 or 5003
f. CATV: Non-plenum, quad-shield
Part #: 5007
D. RG6/U NFPA 70 – NEC Article 820
1. 18 AWG solid bare copper conductor.
2. Solid or gas injected dielectric core.
3. 100% aluminum foil + minimum 65% aluminum braid shield. Quad shield also acceptable.
4. PVC jacket (non-plenum.)
5. CABLES:
a. CATV: Non-plenum
Part #: 5304
b. CATV: Non-plenum, quad-shield
Part #: 5027
E. RG11/U NFPA 70 – NEC Article 820
1. 18 AWG solid copper covered steel conductor.
2. Solid or gas injected dielectric core.
3. 100% aluminum foil + minimum 60% aluminum braid shield.
4. PVC jacket.
5. CABLES:
a. CATV: Non-plenum
Part #: 5018
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NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Remove if Coaxial CATV Hardware is inapplicable to installation requirements.
2.4 COAXIAL CABLING – CATV HARDWARE
A. MANUFACTURER
1. Subject to compliance with requirements. Available manufacturers offering products that
may be incorporated into the work include, but are not limited to the following:
a. IDEAL Industries, Inc.
b. GEM Electronics
c. AIM - Emerson
NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Remove if RS-485 Cabling is inapplicable to installation requirements.
2.5 RS-485 CABLING
A. MANUFACTURER
1. Honeywell, www.honeywellcable.com.
2. Substitutions: Not permitted.
B. DESCRIPTION
1. 100-130 Ohms.
2. 66% minimum velocity of propagation.
3. 15pF/ft. maximum capacitance.
4. Plenum CMP NFPA 70 – NEC Article 800
a. 24AWG - 18AWG, stranded bare copper (BC) conductor pairs.
b. FEP insulation.
c. 100% Aluminum/Mylar shield.
d. Low-smoke PVC jacket.
C. CABLES
1. 24 AWG, 1 pair BC – CMP: Plenum
2. 22 AWG, 1 pair BC – CMP: Plenum
3. 18 AWG, 1 pair BC – CMP: Plenum
4. 24 AWG, 1.5 pair BC – CMP: Plenum
5. 22 AWG, 1.5 pair BC – CMP: Plenum
6. 22 AWG, 2 pair BC – CMP: Plenum
Part #: 3319
Part #: 3320
Part #: 3322
Part #: 3323
Part #: 3324
Part #: 3328
NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Remove if Low Voltage Control Cabling is inapplicable to installation requirements.
2.6 LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL CABLING
A. MANUFACTURER
1. Honeywell, www.honeywellcable.com.
2. Substitutions: Not permitted.
B. DESCRIPTION
1. Plenum CMP NFPA 70 – NEC Article 800
a. Two conductors or one twisted pair. 22 AWG – 12 AWG stranded bare copper
conductors.
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b. Polypropylene insulation.
c. Unshielded.
d. Low smoke PVC jacket.
2. Non-plenum CMR NFPA 70 – NEC Article 800
a. Two conductors or one twisted pair. 22 AWG – 12 AWG stranded bare copper
conductors.
b. Polypropylene insulation.
c. Unshielded.
d. PVC jacket.
3. Non-plenum CM NFPA 70 – NEC Article 800
a. Two conductors or one twisted pair. 22 AWG – 12 AWG stranded bare copper
conductors.
b. Polypropylene insulation.
c. Unshielded.
d. PVC jacket.
C. CABLES
1. 22 AWG – CMP: Plenum
2. 22 AWG – CMR: Non-plenum, riser
3. 22 AWG – CM: Non-plenum
4. 20 AWG – CMP: Plenum
5. 20 AWG – CMR: Non-plenum, riser
6. 18 AWG – CMP: Plenum
7. 18 AWG – CMR: Non-plenum, riser
8. 18 AWG – CM: Non-plenum
9. 16 AWG – CMP: Plenum
10. 16 AWG – CMR: Non-plenum, riser
11. 16 AWG – CM: Non-plenum
12. 14 AWG – CMP: Plenum
13. 14 AWG – CMR: Non-plenum, riser
14. 14 AWG – CM: Non-plenum
15. 12 AWG – CMP: Plenum
16. 12 AWG – CM: Non-plenum
Part #: 3102
Part #: 2102
Part #: 1102
Part #: 3112
Part #: 2112
Part #: 3114
Part #: 2114
Part #: 1118
Part #: 3121
Part #: 2121
Part #: 1125
Part #: 3223
Part #: 2123
Part #: 1127
Part #: 3125
Part #: 1129
NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Remove if Fire Alarm Cabling is inapplicable to installation requirements.
2.7 FIRE ALARM CABLING
A. MANUFACTURER
1. Honeywell, www.honeywellcable.com.
2. Substitutions: Not permitted.
B. Power-Limited Fire Alarm Systems
1. DESCRIPTION
a. Two conductors. 18 AWG – 12 AWG solid bare copper conductors.
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b. Polypropylene insulation (non-plenum); Low smoke PVC insulation (plenum).
c. Shielding
1) Unshielded
2) 100% aluminum/Mylar overall shield.
d. PVC jacket (non-plenum); Low smoke PVC jacket (plenum).
2. CABLES:
a. Unshielded
1) 18 AWG – FPLP: Plenum
Part #: 4506
2) 18 AWG – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4306
3) 16 AWG – FPLP: Plenum
Part #: 4511
4) 16 AWG – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4311
5) 14 AWG – FPLP: Plenum
Part #: 4513
6) 14 AWG – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4313
7) 12 AWG – FPLP: Plenum
Part #: 4515
8) 12 AWG – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4315
b. Overall Shielded (OAS)
1) 18 AWG OAS – FPLP: Plenum
Part #: 4602
2) 18 AWGOAS – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4402
3) 16 AWG OAS – FPLP: Plenum
Part #: 4606
4) 16 AWG OAS – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4406
5) 14 AWG OAS – FPLP: Plenum
Part #: 4608
6) 14 AWG OAS – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4408
7) 12 AWG OAS – FPLP: Plenum
Part #: 4610
8) 12 AWG OAS – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4410
C. Power-Limited Fire Alarm Systems – Mid Capacitance
1. DESCRIPTION
a. Two conductors. 18 AWG, 16 AWG, 14 AWG, 12 AWG solid bare copper conductors.
b. Low loss polypropylene insulation.
c. Shielding
1) Unshielded
2) 100% aluminum/Mylar overall shield.
d. PVC jacket.
2. CABLES:
a. Unshielded
1) 18 AWG – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4431
2) 16 AWG – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4432
b. Overall Shielded (OAS)
1) 18 AWG OAS – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4441
2) 16 AWG OAS – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4442
3) 12 AWG OAS – FPLR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 4444
NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Remove if Access Control Cabling is inapplicable to installation requirements.
2.8 ACCESS CONTROL CABLING
A. MANUFACTURER
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1. Honeywell, www.honeywellcable.com.
2. Substitutions: Not permitted.
B. Wiegand, Proximity, and other related applications
1. DESCRIPTION
a. Conductor count may range from 5 to 12. Minimum 22 AWG stranded bare copper
conductors.
b. Polypropylene insulation (non-plenum); Low smoke PVC insulation (plenum).
c. Aluminum/Mylar overall shield (OAS).
d. PVC jacket (non-plenum); Low smoke PVC jacket (plenum).
2. CABLES:
a. 22 AWG, 6 conductor OAS – CMP: Plenum
Part #: 3206
b. 22 AWG, 6 conductor OAS – CMR: Non-plenum, riser Part #: 2206
c. 22 AWG, 6 conductor OAS – CM: Non-plenum
Part #: 1206
d. 18 AWG, 6 conductor OAS – CMP: Plenum
part #: 3216
e. 18 AWG, 6 conductor OAS – CMR: Non-plenum, riser Part #: 2216
f. 18 AWG, 6 conductor OAS – CM: Non-plenum
Part #: 1216
C. Door strike, request for exit, and other related applications
1. DESCRIPTION
a. Four conductors. Minimum 22 AWG stranded bare copper conductors. Door strikes
require minimum 18 AWG.
b. Polypropylene insulation (non-plenum); Low smoke PVC insulation (plenum).
c. Shielding
1) Unshielded.
2) Aluminum/Mylar overall shield.
d. PVC jacket (non-plenum); Low smoke PVC jacket (plenum).
2. CABLES:
a. 22 AWG, 4 conductor – CMP: Plenum
Part #: 3104
b. 22 AWG, 4 conductor – CMR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 2104
c. 22 AWG, 4 conductor – CM: Non-plenum
Part #: 1104
d. 18 AWG, 4 conductor – CMP: Plenum
Part #: 3115
e. 18 AWG, 4 conductor – CMR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 2115
f. 18 AWG, 4 conductor – CM: Non-plenum
Part #: 1119
D. Door contact, and other related applications
1. DESCRIPTION
a. Two conductors. Minimum 22 AWG stranded bare copper conductors.
b. Polypropylene insulation (non-plenum); Low smoke PVC insulation (plenum)
c. Shielding
1) Unshielded
2) Aluminum/Mylar overall shield.
d. PVC jacket (non-plenum), Low smoke PVC jacket (plenum).
2. CABLES:
a. 22 AWG, 2 conductor – CMP: Plenum
Part #: 3102
b. 22 AWG, 2 conductor – CMR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 2102
c. 22 AWG, 2 conductor – CM: Non-plenum
Part #: 1102
d. 18 AWG, 2 conductor – CMP: Plenum
Part #: 3114
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e. 18 AWG, 2 conductor – CMR: Non-plenum, riser
f. 18 AWG, 2 conductor – CM: Non-plenum
Part #: 2114
Part #: 1118
E. Profusion Unjacketed Composite Access Control Cable
1. DESCRIPTION
a. Composite unjacketed construction consisting of:
1) Door Strike cable:
18 AWG, 4 conductors, unshielded.
2) Card reader cable:
22 AWG, 3 conductor pairs, overall shielded.
3) Door contact cable:
22 AWG, 2 conductors, unshielded.
4) Request for exit cable:
22 AWG, 4 conductors, unshielded.
b. Stranded bare copper conductors.
c. Aluminum/Mylar shield over card reader cable.
d. Polypropylene insulation (non-plenum); Low smoke PVC insulation (plenum).
e. No jacket.
2. CABLES:
a. Profusion Unjacketed – CMP: Plenum
Part #: 3195
b. Profusion Unjacketed – CM: Non-plenum
Part #: 1198
NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Remove if UTP Cabling is inapplicable to installation requirements.
2.9 UTP CABLING
A. MANUFACTURER
1. Honeywell, www.honeywellcable.com.
2. Substitutions: Not permitted.
B. DESCRIPTION
1. 100 ohm 4 pair UTP, compliant with TIA/EIA-568-C.2
a. Category 5e
1) CMP: Plenum
Part #: 5088
2) CMR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 5078
3) CM: Non-plenum, gen. purpose
Part #: 6330
4) Water resistant
Part #: 5090
b. Category 6
1) CMP: Plenum
Part #: 5102
2) CMR: Non-plenum, riser
Part #: 5092
3) CMP: Splineless, Plenum
Part #: 6360
4) CMR: Splineless, Non-plenum, riser Part #: 6361
NOTE TO SPECIFIER: Remove if UTP Hardware is inapplicable to installation requirements.
2.10
UTP HARDWARE
A. MANUFACTURER
1. Subject to compliance with requirements. Available manufacturers offering products that
may be incorporated into the work include, but are not limited to the following:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Optical Cable Corporation
DataComm Electronics
Hellerman-Tyton
Suttle Apparatus
B. DESCRIPTION
1. General requirements: Comply with TIA/EIA-568-C.2, IDC type with modules designed for
punch-down caps or tools. Cables shall be terminated with connection hardware of equal or
higher category.
2. Connection blocks: 110 style IDC category 5e or category 6.
3. Cross-connect: Modular array of connection blocks arranged to terminate building cables
and permit interconnection between cables.
4. Patch panels: Modulate panels housing multiple-numbered jack units with IDC type
connection at each jack for permanent termination of pair groups of installed cables.
5. Jacks: Modular, color coded, eight position modular receptacle units with IDC type
terminals.
6. Patch cords: Factory made, four pair cables with varied lengths, terminated with eight
position modular plugs at each end.
a. Patch cords meet category 5e or category 6 TIA/EIA specifications color coded for circuit
identification.
2.11
IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS
A. MANUFACTURER
1. Subject to compliance with requirements. Available manufacturers offering products that
may be incorporated into the work include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Hellermann-Tyton
b. Brady
c. Kroy
d. Panduit
B. DESCRIPTION
1. UL969 Marking and Labeling Systems compliant.
2. Division 26 – “Identification for Electrical Systems” compliant.
2.12
SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to evaluate cables.
B. Factory testing
1. UTP: Adhere to TIA/EIA-568 standards.
2. Coaxial cables: Adhere to SMPTE standards for sweep testing SRL.
3. All cables adhere to manufacturer’s specific technical specifications.
C. Cable will be considered defective if it fails to pass tests and inspections.
D. Prepare test and inspection evaluation reports.
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PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION OF PATHWAYS
A. Cable trays: UTP - Comply with NEMA and TIA/EIA-569-A-7.
B. Comply with requirements for demarcation points, pathways, cabinets, and racks specified in
Division 27, “Communication Equipment Room Fittings”.
C. Comply with TIA/EIA-569-A for pull box sizing and length of conduit and number of bends
between pull points.
D. Comply with requirements in Division 26, “Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems” for
installation of conduits and raceways.
E. Install manufactured conduit sweeps and long radius elbows whenever possible.
F. Backboards: Install backboard with 96 inch dimension vertical. Butt adjacent sheets tightly, and
form smooth gap-free corners and joints.
3.2 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES
A. Comply with NECA 1
B. General Requirements for cabling:
1. Comply with TIA/EIA 568-C series for UTP installations
2. Comply with BICSI manuals – Cable Termination Practices
3. Install 110 style IDC termination hardware for UTP installations
4. Cables may not be spliced except in the cases of coaxial, fire alarm, and access control
installations where splicing is necessary
5. Secure and support cables at intervals not to exceed 30 inches and not more than 6
inches from cabinets, boxes, fittings, outlets, racks, frames, and terminals for all UTP
installations
6. Comply with Honeywell Cable Catalog’s Technical Section for pull tensions and minimum
bend radius requirements for all cable installations
7. Do not install bruised, cut, scored, deformed, or abraded cable.
8. Allow cables to reach room temperature before dereeling. Do not use heating
equipment such as heat lamps to make the cable more flexible.
9. For proper cable pulling, refer to BICSI manuals, NSCA training manuals, NICET training
manuals, or Infocomm training manuals.
10. Plenum cables may be installed in all portions of the building cable routing and
raceways. Do not install outdoor or riser rated cable in any building plenum areas
11. Separation from EMI sources - Maintain adequate separation between communications
cables in ground metallic raceways and unshielded power lines or electrical equipment:
a. 2.5 inches
- Electrical equipment – rating less than 2kVA
b. 6 inches
- Electrical equipment – rating between 2-5kVA
c. 12 inches
- Electrical equipment – rating more than 5kVA
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12. Separation from EMI sources - Maintain adequate separation between communications
cables in ground metallic raceways and power lines or electrical equipment located in
grounded metallic conduits or enclosures:
a. No requirements – Electrical equipment – rating less than 2.5kVA
b. 3 inches
- Electrical equipment – rating between 2-5kVA
c. 6 inches
- Electrical equipment – rating more than 5kVA
13. Separation between communication cables and electrical motors/transformers, 5kVA or
larger – minimum 48 inches
14. Separation between communication cables and fluorescent fixtures: minimum 5 inches
C. UTP installations
1. Comply with TIA/EIA 568-C series standards.
2. Refer to BICSI Manuals
D. Coaxial Cabling Installations
1. Bend Radius: 10 times cable O.D.
2. Maintain Impedance throughout the system: 75 Ohm cable – 75 Ohm connectors.
3. Pull Tension
a. RG59/U Coaxial Cables: Maximum 48 lbs
b. RG6/U Coaxial Cables: Maximum 69 lbs
c. RG11/U Coaxial Cables: Maximum 145 lbs
4. Make coaxial connections with approved connectors
5. Use appropriate tools to ensure proper connections
6. Outdoor Coaxial Installations
a. Install outdoor connections in enclosures that comply with NEMA 250, Type 4X.
Install water-sealed connectors. O-rings may be required.
E. RS-485 Installation
1. Bend Radius: 4-6 times cable O.D.
2. Pull Tension: Refer to cable specification data.
3. Use approved crimp-on plug, terminal connections, or other connectors suitable for
data RS terminations.
F. Fire Alarm Cabling Installation
1. Comply with NECA 1 and NFPA 72
2. Wiring methods: Install wiring in metal raceway according to Division 26 – “Raceway
and Boxes for Electrical Systems”
a. Install plenum rated cable in environmental air spaces- Plenum spaces.
b. Fire alarm circuits and equipment control wiring associated with the fire alarm
system shall be installed in a dedicated raceway system. This system shall not
be used for any other wire or cable.
3. Outdoor: For Indoor/Outdoor fire alarm installations, use sunlight and moisture
resistant wire or cables.
4. Wiring with enclosures:
a. Separate power-limited and non-power limited conductors as recommended by
manufacturer.
b. Install conductors parallel or at right angles to sides and back of the enclosures.
c. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points with no excess.
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d. Connect to terminal blocks all conductors that are terminated, spliced, or
interrupted in any enclosure associated with the fire alarm.
e. Mark each terminal according to the system’s wiring diagrams.
f. Make all connections with approved crimp-on terminal spade plugs, pressure
type terminal blocks, or plug connectors.
5. Cable Taps: Use numbered terminal strips in junction, pull, and outlet boxes, as well as
cabinets or equipment enclosures where circuit connections are made.
6. Color Coding: Color code fire alarm conductors differently from the normal building
power wiring. It is recommended, but not required that the fire alarm cabling jacket be
red. Special jacket striping may be used for easy identification of the fire alarm wiring.
3.3 CONNECTIONS
A. Comply with requirements in Division 28 “Access Control” for connecting, terminating, and
identifying wire and cables.
B. Comply with requirements in Division 28 “Video Surveillance” for connecting, terminating, and
identifying wire and cables.
C. Comply with requirements in Division 28 “Digital, Addressable Fire Alarm System” for
connecting, terminating, and identifying wire and cables.
3.4 FIRESTOPPING
A. Comply with requirements in Division 07 “Penetration Firestopping”.
B. Comply with TIA/EIA 569-A Firestopping Annex A.
C. Comply with BICSI TDMM
3.5 GROUNDING
A. For communication wiring, comply with ANSI-J-STD-607-A and BICSI TDMM – Grounding,
bonding, and electrical protection.
B. For low voltage wiring and cabling, comply with requirements in Division 26 – “Grounding and
Bonding for Electrical Systems”.
3.6 IDENTIFICATION
A. Identification of system components, wiring, and cabling comply with TIA/EIA 606-A, Division 26
“Identification for Electrical Systems”.
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3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.
B. Perform test and inspection of cables upon delivery.
C. Testing and Inspection:
a. Visually inspect cables for deformities.
b. Visually inspect cable packaging for damage.
c. Test for shorts or opens.
D. UTP testing shall be required for end-to-end verification.
END OF SECTION
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