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SECTION 26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section applies to all sections of Division 26.

B. Furnish and install electrical systems, materials, equipment, and

accessories in accordance with the specifications and drawings.

Capacities and ratings of motors, transformers, conductors and cable,

switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, motor control centers,

generators, automatic transfer switches, and other items and

arrangements for the specified items are shown on the drawings.

C. Electrical service entrance equipment and arrangements for temporary

and permanent connections to the electric utility company’s system

shall conform to the electric utility company's requirements.

Coordinate fuses, circuit breakers and relays with the electric utility

company’s system, and obtain electric utility company approval for

sizes and settings of these devices.

D. Conductor ampacities specified or shown on the drawings are based on

copper conductors, with the conduit and raceways sized per NEC.

Aluminum conductors are prohibited.

1.2 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A. The latest International Building Code (IBC), Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. (UL), Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers (IEEE), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes

and standards are the minimum requirements for materials and

installation.

B. The drawings and specifications shall govern in those instances where

requirements are greater than those stated in the above codes and

standards.

1.3 TEST STANDARDS

A. All materials and equipment shall be listed, labeled, or certified by a

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to meet Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. (UL), standards where test standards have been

established. Materials and equipment which are not covered by UL

standards will be accepted, providing that materials and equipment are

listed, labeled, certified or otherwise determined to meet the safety

requirements of a NRTL. Materials and equipment which no NRTL accepts,

certifies, lists, labels, or determines to be safe, will be considered

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if inspected or tested in accordance with national industrial

standards, such as ANSI, NEMA, and NETA. Evidence of compliance shall

include certified test reports and definitive shop drawings.

B. Definitions:

1. Listed: Materials and equipment included in a list published by an

organization that is acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction

and concerned with evaluation of products or services, that

maintains periodic inspection of production or listed materials and

equipment or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing

states that the materials and equipment either meets appropriate

designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a

specified purpose.

2. Labeled: Materials and equipment to which has been attached a label,

symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization that is

acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction and concerned with

product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production

of labeled materials and equipment, and by whose labeling the

manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or

performance in a specified manner.

3. Certified: Materials and equipment which:

a. Have been tested and found by a NRTL to meet nationally

recognized standards or to be safe for use in a specified manner.

b. Are periodically inspected by a NRTL.

c. Bear a label, tag, or other record of certification.

4. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory: Testing laboratory which

is recognized and approved by the Secretary of Labor in accordance

with OSHA regulations.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS (PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: The manufacturer shall regularly and

currently produce, as one of the manufacturer's principal products, the

materials and equipment specified for this project, and shall have

manufactured the materials and equipment for at least three years.

B. Product Qualification:

1. Manufacturer's materials and equipment shall have been in

satisfactory operation, on three installations of similar size and

type as this project, for at least three years.

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2. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to

submit a list of installations where the materials and equipment

have been in operation before approval.

C. Service Qualifications: There shall be a permanent service organization

maintained or trained by the manufacturer which will render

satisfactory service to this installation within four hours of receipt

of notification that service is needed. Submit name and address of

service organizations.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Applicable publications listed in all Sections of Division 26 shall be

the latest issue, unless otherwise noted.

B. Products specified in all sections of Division 26 shall comply with the

applicable publications listed in each section.

1.6 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

A. Materials and equipment furnished shall be of current production by

manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items, and

for which replacement parts shall be available. Materials and

equipment furnished shall be new, and shall have superior quality and

freshness.

B. When more than one unit of the same class or type of materials and

equipment is required, such units shall be the product of a single

manufacturer.

C. Equipment Assemblies and Components:

1. Components of an assembled unit need not be products of the same

manufacturer.

2. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which include components made

by others, shall assume complete responsibility for the final

assembled unit.

3. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total

assembly for the intended service.

4. Constituent parts which are similar shall be the product of a single

manufacturer.

D. Factory wiring and terminals shall be identified on the equipment being

furnished and on all wiring diagrams.

E. When Factory Tests are specified, Factory Tests shall be performed in

the factory by the equipment manufacturer, and witnessed by the

contractor. In addition, the following requirements shall be complied

with:

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1. The Government shall have the option of witnessing factory tests.

The Contractor shall notify the Government through the COR a minimum

of thirty (30) days prior to the manufacturer’s performing of the

factory tests.

2. When factory tests are successful, contractor shall furnish four (4)

copies of the equipment manufacturer’s certified test reports to the

COR fourteen (14) days prior to shipment of the equipment, and not

more than ninety (90) days after completion of the factory tests.

3. When factory tests are not successful, factory tests shall be

repeated in the factory by the equipment manufacturer, and witnessed

by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be liable for all

additional expenses for the Government to witness factory re-

testing.

1.7 VARIATIONS FROM CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A. Where the Government or the Contractor requests variations from the

contract requirements, the connecting work and related components shall

include, but not be limited to additions or changes to branch circuits,

circuit protective devices, conduits, wire, feeders, controls, panels

and installation methods.

1.8 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT PROTECTION

A. Materials and equipment shall be protected during shipment and storage

against physical damage, vermin, dirt, corrosive substances, fumes,

moisture, cold and rain.

1. Store materials and equipment indoors in clean dry space with

uniform temperature to prevent condensation.

2. During installation, equipment shall be protected against entry of

foreign matter, and be vacuum-cleaned both inside and outside before

testing and operating. Compressed air shall not be used to clean

equipment. Remove loose packing and flammable materials from inside

equipment.

3. Damaged equipment shall be repaired or replaced, as determined by

the COR.

4. Painted surfaces shall be protected with factory installed removable

heavy kraft paper, sheet vinyl or equal.

5. Damaged paint on equipment shall be refinished with the same quality

of paint and workmanship as used by the manufacturer so repaired

areas are not obvious.

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1.9 WORK PERFORMANCE

A. All electrical work shall comply with requirements of the latest NFPA

70 (NEC), NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, NFPA 99, NFPA 110, OSHA Part 1910 subpart

J – General Environmental Controls, OSHA Part 1910 subpart K – Medical

and First Aid, and OSHA Part 1910 subpart S – Electrical, in addition

to other references required by contract.

B. Job site safety and worker safety is the responsibility of the

Contractor.

C. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or

equipment de-energized. However, energized electrical work may be

performed only for the non-destructive and non-invasive diagnostic

testing(s), or when scheduled outage poses an imminent hazard to

patient care, safety, or physical security. In such case, all aspects

of energized electrical work, such as the availability of

appropriate/correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and the use of

PPE, shall comply with the latest NFPA 70E, as well as the following

requirements:

1. Only Qualified Person(s) shall perform energized electrical work.

Supervisor of Qualified Person(s) shall witness the work of its

entirety to ensure compliance with safety requirements and approved

work plan.

2. At least two weeks before initiating any energized electrical work,

the Contractor and the Qualified Person(s) who is designated to

perform the work shall visually inspect, verify and confirm that the

work area and electrical equipment can safely accommodate the work

involved.

3. At least two weeks before initiating any energized electrical work,

the Contractor shall develop and submit a job specific work plan,

and energized electrical work request to the COR, and Medical

Center’s Chief Engineer or his/her designee. At the minimum, the

work plan must include relevant information such as proposed work

schedule, area of work, description of work, name(s) of Supervisor

and Qualified Person(s) performing the work, equipment to be used,

procedures to be used on and near the live electrical equipment,

barriers to be installed, safety equipment to be used, and exit

pathways.

4. Energized electrical work shall begin only after the Contractor has

obtained written approval of the work plan, and the energized

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electrical work request from the COR, and Medical Center’s Chief

Engineer or his/her designee. The Contractor shall make these

approved documents present and available at the time and place of

energized electrical work.

5. Energized electrical work shall begin only after the Contractor has

invited and received acknowledgment from the COR, and Medical

Center’s Chief Engineer or his/her designee to witness the work.

D. For work that affects existing electrical systems, arrange, phase and

perform work to assure minimal interference with normal functioning of

the facility. Refer to Article OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS under

Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

E. New work shall be installed and connected to existing work neatly,

safely and professionally. Disturbed or damaged work shall be replaced

or repaired to its prior conditions, as required by Section 01 00 00,

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

F. Coordinate location of equipment and conduit with other trades to

minimize interference.

1.10 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND REQUIREMENTS

A. Equipment location shall be as close as practical to locations shown on

the drawings.

B. Working clearances shall not be less than specified in the NEC.

C. Inaccessible Equipment:

1. Where the Government determines that the Contractor has installed

equipment not readily accessible for operation and maintenance, the

equipment shall be removed and reinstalled as directed at no

additional cost to the Government.

2. "Readily accessible” is defined as being capable of being reached

quickly for operation, maintenance, or inspections without the use

of ladders, or without climbing or crawling under or over obstacles

such as, but not limited to, motors, pumps, belt guards,

transformers, piping, ductwork, conduit and raceways.

D. Electrical service entrance equipment and arrangements for temporary

and permanent connections to the electric utility company’s system

shall conform to the electric utility company's requirements.

Coordinate fuses, circuit breakers and relays with the electric utility

company’s system, and obtain electric utility company approval for

sizes and settings of these devices.

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1.11 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

A. In addition to the requirements of the NEC, install an identification

sign which clearly indicates information required for use and

maintenance of items such as switchboards and switchgear, panelboards,

cabinets, motor controllers, fused and non-fused safety switches,

generators, automatic transfer switches, separately enclosed circuit

breakers, individual breakers and controllers in switchboards,

switchgear and motor control assemblies, control devices and other

significant equipment.

B. Identification signs for Normal Power System equipment shall be

laminated black phenolic resin with a white core with engraved

lettering. Identification signs for Essential Electrical System (EES)

equipment, as defined in the NEC, shall be laminated red phenolic resin

with a white core with engraved lettering. Lettering shall be a minimum

of 12 mm (1/2 inch) high. Identification signs shall indicate equipment

designation, rated bus amperage, voltage, number of phases, number of

wires, and type of EES power branch as applicable. Secure nameplates

with screws.

C. Install adhesive arc flash warning labels on all equipment as required

by the latest NFPA 70E. Label shall show specific and correct

information for specific equipment based on its arc flash calculations.

Label shall show the followings:

1. Nominal system voltage.

2. Equipment/bus name, date prepared, and manufacturer name and

address.

3. Arc flash boundary.

4. Available arc flash incident energy and the corresponding working

distance.

5. Minimum arc rating of clothing.

6. Site-specific level of PPE.

1.12 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit to the COR in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS,

PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. The Government's approval shall be obtained for all materials and

equipment before delivery to the job site. Delivery, storage or

installation of materials and equipment which has not had prior

approval will not be permitted.

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C. All submittals shall include six copies of adequate descriptive

literature, catalog cuts, shop drawings, test reports, certifications,

samples, and other data necessary for the Government to ascertain that

the proposed materials and equipment comply with drawing and

specification requirements. Catalog cuts submitted for approval shall

be legible and clearly identify specific materials and equipment being

submitted.

D. Submittals for individual systems and equipment assemblies which

consist of more than one item or component shall be made for the system

or assembly as a whole. Partial submittals will not be considered for

approval.

1. Mark the submittals, "SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION__________________".

2. Submittals shall be marked to show specification reference including

the section and paragraph numbers.

3. Submit each section separately.

E. The submittals shall include the following:

1. Information that confirms compliance with contract requirements.

Include the manufacturer's name, model or catalog numbers, catalog

information, technical data sheets, shop drawings, manuals,

pictures, nameplate data, and test reports as required.

2. Elementary and interconnection wiring diagrams for communication and

signal systems, control systems, and equipment assemblies. All

terminal points and wiring shall be identified on wiring diagrams.

3. Parts list which shall include information for replacement parts and

ordering instructions, as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

F. Maintenance and Operation Manuals:

1. Submit as required for systems and equipment specified in the

technical sections. Furnish in hardcover binders or an approved

equivalent.

2. Inscribe the following identification on the cover: the words

"MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MANUAL," the name and location of the

system, material, equipment, building, name of Contractor, and

contract name and number. Include in the manual the names,

addresses, and telephone numbers of each subcontractor installing

the system or equipment and the local representatives for the

material or equipment.

3. Provide a table of contents and assemble the manual to conform to

the table of contents, with tab sheets placed before instructions

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covering the subject. The instructions shall be legible and easily

read, with large sheets of drawings folded in.

4. The manuals shall include:

a. Internal and interconnecting wiring and control diagrams with

data to explain detailed operation and control of the equipment.

b. A control sequence describing start-up, operation, and shutdown.

c. Description of the function of each principal item of equipment.

d. Installation instructions.

e. Safety precautions for operation and maintenance.

f. Diagrams and illustrations.

g. Periodic maintenance and testing procedures and frequencies,

including replacement parts numbers.

h. Performance data.

i. Pictorial "exploded" parts list with part numbers. Emphasis shall

be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The list

shall indicate sources of supply, recommended spare and

replacement parts, and name of servicing organization.

j. List of factory approved or qualified permanent servicing

organizations for equipment repair and periodic testing and

maintenance, including addresses and factory certification

qualifications.

G. Approvals will be based on complete submission of shop drawings,

manuals, test reports, certifications, and samples as applicable.

H. After approval and prior to installation, furnish the COR with one

sample of each of the following:

1. A minimum 300 mm (12 inches) length of each type and size of wire

and cable along with the tag from the coils or reels from which the

sample was taken. The length of the sample shall be sufficient to

show all markings provided by the manufacturer.

2. Each type of conduit coupling, bushing, and termination fitting.

3. Conduit hangers, clamps, and supports.

4. Duct sealing compound.

5. Each type of receptacle, toggle switch, lighting control sensor,

outlet box, manual motor starter, device wall plate, engraved

nameplate, wire and cable splicing and terminating material, and

branch circuit single pole molded case circuit breaker.

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1.13 SINGULAR NUMBER

A. Where any device or part of equipment is referred to in these

specifications in the singular number (e.g., "the switch"), this

reference shall be deemed to apply to as many such devices as are

required to complete the installation as shown on the drawings.

1.14 ACCEPTANCE CHECKS AND TESTS

A. The Contractor shall furnish the instruments, materials, and labor for

tests.

B. Where systems are comprised of components specified in more than one

section of Division 26, the Contractor shall coordinate the

installation, testing, and adjustment of all components between various

manufacturer’s representatives and technicians so that a complete,

functional, and operational system is delivered to the Government.

C. When test results indicate any defects, the Contractor shall repair or

replace the defective materials or equipment, and repeat the tests for

the equipment. Repair, replacement, and re-testing shall be

accomplished at no additional cost to the Government.

1.15 WARRANTY

A. All work performed and all equipment and material furnished under this

Division shall be free from defects and shall remain so for a period of

one year from the date of acceptance of the entire installation by the

Contracting Officer for the Government.

1.16 INSTRUCTION

A. Instruction to designated Government personnel shall be provided for

the particular equipment or system as required in each associated

technical specification section.

B. Furnish the services of competent and factory-trained instructors to

give full instruction in the adjustment, operation, and maintenance of

the specified equipment and system, including pertinent safety

requirements. Instructors shall be thoroughly familiar with all

aspects of the installation, and shall be factory-trained in operating

theory as well as practical operation and maintenance procedures.

C. A training schedule shall be developed and submitted by the Contractor

and approved by the COR at least 30 days prior to the planned training.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the furnishing, installation, connection, and

testing of the electrical conductors and cables for use in electrical

systems rated 600 V and below, indicated as cable(s), conductor(s),

wire, or wiring in this section.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING: Sealing around penetrations to maintain

the integrity of fire-resistant rated construction.

B. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS:

Requirements that apply to all sections of Division 26.

C. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path

for possible ground fault currents.

D. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduits

for conductors and cables.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Quality Assurance shall be in accordance with Paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS

(PRODUCTS AND SERVICES) in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Paragraph, SUBMITTALS in Section 26 05 11,

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and the following

requirements:

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Submit sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with

drawings and specifications.

b. Submit the following data for approval:

1) Electrical ratings and insulation type for each conductor and

cable.

2) Splicing materials and pulling lubricant.

2. Certifications: Two weeks prior to final inspection, submit the

following.

a. Certification by the manufacturer that the conductors and cables

conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications.

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b. Certification by the Contractor that the conductors and cables

have been properly installed, adjusted, and tested.


A. Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions,

supplements and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent

referenced. Publications are reference in the text by designation only.

B. American Society of Testing Material (ASTM):

D2301-10................Standard Specification for Vinyl Chloride

Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical

Insulating Tape

D2304-10................Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Rigid

Electrical Insulating Materials

D3005-10................Low-Temperature Resistant Vinyl Chloride

Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical

Insulating Tape

C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

WC 70-09................Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the

Distribution of Electrical Energy

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-17...................National Electrical Code (NEC)

E. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

44-14...................Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

83-14...................Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables

467-13..................Grounding and Bonding Equipment

486A-486B-13............Wire Connectors

486C-13.................Splicing Wire Connectors

486D-15.................Sealed Wire Connector Systems

486E-15.................Equipment Wiring Terminals for Use with

Aluminum and/or Copper Conductors

493-07..................Thermoplastic-Insulated Underground Feeder and

Branch Circuit Cables

514B-12.................Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

A. Conductors and cables shall be in accordance with ASTM, NEMA, NFPA, UL,

as specified herein, and as shown on the drawings.

B. All conductors shall be copper.

C. Single Conductor and Cable:

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1. No. 12 AWG: Minimum size, except where smaller sizes are specified

herein or shown on the drawings.

2. No. 8 AWG and larger: Stranded.

3. No. 10 AWG and smaller: Solid; except shall be stranded for final

connection to motors, transformers, and vibrating equipment.

4. Insulation: THHN-THWN and XHHW-2. XHHW-2 shall be used for isolated

power systems.

D. Color Code:

1. No. 10 AWG and smaller: Solid color insulation or solid color

coating.

2. No. 8 AWG and larger: Color-coded using one of the following

methods:

a. Solid color insulation or solid color coating.

b. Stripes, bands, or hash marks of color specified.

c. Color using 19 mm (0.75 inches) wide tape.

4. For modifications and additions to existing wiring systems, color

coding shall conform to the existing wiring system.

5. Conductors shall be color-coded as follows:

208/120 V Phase 480/277 V

Black A Brown

Red B Orange

Blue C Yellow

White Neutral Gray *

* or white with colored (other than green) tracer.

6. Lighting circuit “switch legs”, and 3-way and 4-way switch

“traveling wires,” shall have color coding that is unique and

distinct (e.g., pink and purple) from the color coding indicated

above. The unique color codes shall be solid and in accordance with

the NEC. Coordinate color coding in the field with the COR.

7. Color code for isolated power system wiring shall be in accordance

with the NEC.

2.2 SPLICES

A. Splices shall be in accordance with NEC and UL.

B. Above Ground Splices for No. 10 AWG and Smaller:

1. Solderless, screw-on, reusable pressure cable type, with integral

insulation, approved for copper and aluminum conductors.

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2. The integral insulator shall have a skirt to completely cover the

stripped conductors.

3. The number, size, and combination of conductors used with the

connector, as listed on the manufacturer's packaging, shall be

strictly followed.

C. Above Ground Splices for No. 8 AWG to No. 4/0 AWG:

1. Compression, hex screw, or bolt clamp-type of high conductivity and

corrosion-resistant material, listed for use with copper and

aluminum conductors.

2. Insulate with materials approved for the particular use, location,

voltage, and temperature. Insulation level shall be not less than

the insulation level of the conductors being joined.

3. Splice and insulation shall be product of the same manufacturer.

4. All bolts, nuts, and washers used with splices shall be zinc-plated

steel.

D. Above Ground Splices for 250 kcmil and Larger:

1. Long barrel “butt-splice” or “sleeve” type compression connectors,

with minimum of two compression indents per wire, listed for use

with copper and aluminum conductors.

2. Insulate with materials approved for the particular use, location,

voltage, and temperature. Insulation level shall be not less than

the insulation level of the conductors being joined.

3. Splice and insulation shall be product of the same manufacturer.

E. Plastic electrical insulating tape: Per ASTM D2304, flame-retardant,

cold and weather resistant.

2.3 CONNECTORS AND TERMINATIONS

A. Mechanical type of high conductivity and corrosion-resistant material,

listed for use with copper and aluminum conductors.

B. Long barrel compression type of high conductivity and

corrosion-resistant material, with minimum of two compression indents

per wire, listed for use with copper and aluminum conductors.

C. All bolts, nuts, and washers used to connect connections and

terminations to bus bars or other termination points shall be zinc-

plated steel.

2.4 CONTROL WIRING

A. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in these specifications, control

wiring shall be as specified herein, except that the minimum size shall

be not less than No. 14 AWG.

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B. Control wiring shall be sized such that the voltage drop under in-rush

conditions does not adversely affect operation of the controls.

2.5 WIRE LUBRICATING COMPOUND

A. Lubricating compound shall be suitable for the wire insulation and

conduit, and shall not harden or become adhesive.

B. Shall not be used on conductors for isolated power systems.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC, as shown on the

drawings, and manufacturer’s instructions.

B. Install all conductors in raceway systems.

C. Splice conductors only in outlet boxes, junction boxes, pullboxes,

manholes, or handholes.

D. Conductors of different systems (e.g., 120 V and 277 V) shall not be

installed in the same raceway.

E. Install cable supports for all vertical feeders in accordance with the

NEC. Provide split wedge type which firmly clamps each individual cable

and tightens due to cable weight.

F. In panelboards, cabinets, wireways, switches, enclosures, and equipment

assemblies, neatly form, train, and tie the conductors with non-

metallic ties.

G. For connections to motors, transformers, and vibrating equipment,

stranded conductors shall be used only from the last fixed point of

connection to the motors, transformers, or vibrating equipment.

H. Use expanding foam or non-hardening duct-seal to seal conduits entering

a building, after installation of conductors.

I. Conductor and Cable Pulling:

1. Provide installation equipment that will prevent the cutting or

abrasion of insulation during pulling. Use lubricants approved for

the cable.

2. Use nonmetallic pull ropes.

3. Attach pull ropes by means of either woven basket grips or pulling

eyes attached directly to the conductors.

4. All conductors in a single conduit shall be pulled simultaneously.

5. Do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended maximum pulling tensions

and sidewall pressure values.

J. No more than three branch circuits shall be installed in any one

conduit.

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K. When stripping stranded conductors, use a tool that does not damage the

conductor or remove conductor strands.

3.2 SPLICE AND TERMINATION INSTALLATION

A. Splices and terminations shall be mechanically and electrically secure,

and tightened to manufacturer’s published torque values using a torque

screwdriver or wrench.

B. Where the Government determines that unsatisfactory splices or

terminations have been installed, replace the splices or terminations

at no additional cost to the Government.

3.3 CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION

A. When using colored tape to identify phase, neutral, and ground

conductors larger than No. 8 AWG, apply tape in half-overlapping turns

for a minimum of 75 mm (3 inches) from terminal points, and in junction

boxes, pullboxes, and manholes. Apply the last two laps of tape with no

tension to prevent possible unwinding. Where cable markings are covered

by tape, apply tags to cable, stating size and insulation type.

3.4 FEEDER CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION

A. In each interior pullbox and each underground manhole and handhole,

install brass tags on all feeder conductors to clearly designate their

circuit identification and voltage. The tags shall be the embossed

type, 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) in diameter and 40 mils thick. Attach tags

with plastic ties.

3.5 EXISTING CONDUCTORS

A. Unless specifically indicated on the plans, existing conductors shall

not be reused.

3.6 CONTROL WIRING INSTALLATION

A. Unless otherwise specified in other sections, install control wiring

and connect to equipment to perform the required functions as specified

or as shown on the drawings.

B. Install a separate power supply circuit for each system, except where

otherwise shown on the drawings.

3.7 CONTROL WIRING IDENTIFICATION

A. Install a permanent wire marker on each wire at each termination.

B. Identifying numbers and letters on the wire markers shall correspond to

those on the wiring diagrams used for installing the systems.

C. Wire markers shall retain their markings after cleaning.

D. In each manhole and handhole, install embossed brass tags to identify

the system served and function.

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A. Perform in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. In

addition, include the following:

1. Visual Inspection and Tests: Inspect physical condition.

2. Electrical tests:

a. After installation but before connection to utilization devices,

such as fixtures, motors, or appliances, test conductors phase-

to-phase and phase-to-ground resistance with an insulation

resistance tester. Existing conductors to be reused shall also

be tested.

b. Applied voltage shall be 500 V DC for 300 V rated cable, and 1000

V DC for 600 V rated cable. Apply test for one minute or until

reading is constant for 15 seconds, whichever is longer. Minimum

insulation resistance values shall not be less than 25 megohms

for 300 V rated cable and 100 megohms for 600 V rated cable.

c. Perform phase rotation test on all three-phase circuits.

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SECTION 26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION


testing of grounding and bonding equipment, indicated as grounding

equipment in this section.

B. “Grounding electrode system” refers to grounding electrode conductors

and all electrodes required or allowed by NEC, as well as made,

supplementary, and lightning protection system grounding electrodes.

C. The terms “connect” and “bond” are used interchangeably in this section

and have the same meaning.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS:


B. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES:

Low-voltage conductors.

C. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduit and

boxes.





1.4 SUBMITTALS



requirements:

1. Shop Drawings:



b. Submit plans showing the location of system grounding electrodes

and connections, and the routing of aboveground and underground

grounding electrode conductors.

2. Test Reports:

a. Two weeks prior to the final inspection, submit ground resistance

field test reports to the COR.

3. Certifications:

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a. Certification by the Contractor that the grounding equipment has

been properly installed and tested.



supplements, and errata) form a part of this specification to the

extent referenced. Publications are referenced in the text by

designation only.

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

B1-13...................Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper

Wire

B3-13...................Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed

Copper Wire

B8-11...................Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-

Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard,

or Soft

C. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):

81-12...................IEEE Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity,

Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials

of a Ground System Part 1: Normal Measurements



70E-15..................National Electrical Safety Code

99-15...................Health Care Facilities


44-14 ..................Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

83-14 ..................Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables

467-13 .................Grounding and Bonding Equipment

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GROUNDING AND BONDING CONDUCTORS

A. Equipment grounding conductors shall be insulated stranded copper,

except that sizes No. 10 AWG and smaller shall be solid copper.

Insulation color shall be continuous green for all equipment grounding

conductors, except that wire sizes No. 4 AWG and larger shall be

identified per NEC.

B. Bonding conductors shall be bare stranded copper, except that sizes No.

10 AWG and smaller shall be bare solid copper. Bonding conductors

shall be stranded for final connection to motors, transformers, and

vibrating equipment.

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C. Conductor sizes shall not be less than shown on the drawings, or not

less than required by the NEC, whichever is greater.

D. Insulation: THHN-THWN and XHHW-2. XHHW-2 shall be used for isolated

power systems.

2.2 GROUND CONNECTIONS

A. Above Grade:

1. Bonding Jumpers: Listed for use with aluminum and copper conductors.

For wire sizes No. 8 AWG and larger, use compression-type

connectors. For wire sizes smaller than No. 8 AWG, use mechanical

type lugs. Connectors or lugs shall use zinc-plated steel bolts,

nuts, and washers. Bolts shall be torqued to the values recommended

by the manufacturer.

2. Connection to Building Steel: Exothermic-welded type connectors.

3. Connection to Grounding Bus Bars: Listed for use with aluminum and

copper conductors. Use mechanical type lugs, with zinc-plated steel

bolts, nuts, and washers. Bolts shall be torqued to the values

recommended by the manufacturer.

4. Connection to Equipment Rack and Cabinet Ground Bars: Listed for use

with aluminum and copper conductors. Use mechanical type lugs, with

zinc-plated steel bolts, nuts, and washers. Bolts shall be torqued

to the values recommended by the manufacturer.

2.3 EQUIPMENT RACK AND CABINET GROUND BARS

A. Provide solid copper ground bars designed for mounting on the framework

of open or cabinet-enclosed equipment racks. Ground bars shall have

minimum dimensions of 6.3 mm (0.25 inch) thick x 19 mm (0.75 inch)

wide, with length as required or as shown on the drawings. Provide

insulators and mounting brackets.

2.4 GROUND TERMINAL BLOCKS

A. At any equipment mounting location (e.g., backboards and hinged cover

enclosures) where rack-type ground bars cannot be mounted, provide

mechanical type lugs, with zinc-plated steel bolts, nuts, and washers.

Bolts shall be torqued to the values recommended by the manufacturer.

2.5 GROUNDING BUS BAR

A. Pre-drilled rectangular copper bar with stand-off insulators, minimum

6.3 mm (0.25 inch) thick x 100 mm (4 inches) high in cross-section,

length as shown on the drawings, with hole size, quantity, and spacing

per detail shown on the drawings. Provide insulators and mounting

brackets.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL



B. Equipment Grounding: Metallic piping, building structural steel,

electrical enclosures, raceways, junction boxes, outlet boxes,

cabinets, machine frames, and other conductive items in close proximity

with electrical circuits, shall be bonded and grounded.

C. For patient care area electrical power system grounding, conform to the

latest NFPA 70 and 99.

3.2 SECONDARY VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT AND CIRCUITS

A. Main Bonding Jumper: Bond the secondary service neutral to the ground

bus in the service equipment.

B. Metallic Piping, Building Structural Steel, and Supplemental

Electrode(s):

1. Provide a grounding electrode conductor sized per NEC between the

service equipment ground bus and all metallic water pipe systems,

building structural steel, and supplemental or made electrodes.

Provide jumpers across insulating joints in the metallic piping.

2. Provide a supplemental ground electrode as shown on the drawings and

bond to the grounding electrode system.

3.3 RACEWAY

A. Conduit Systems:

1. Ground all metallic conduit systems. All metallic conduit systems

shall contain an equipment grounding conductor.

2. Non-metallic conduit systems, except non-metallic feeder conduits

that carry a grounded conductor from exterior transformers to

interior or building-mounted service entrance equipment, shall

contain an equipment grounding conductor.

3. Metallic conduit that only contains a grounding conductor, and is

provided for its mechanical protection, shall be bonded to that

conductor at the entrance and exit from the conduit.

4. Metallic conduits which terminate without mechanical connection to

an electrical equipment housing by means of locknut and bushings or

adapters, shall be provided with grounding bushings. Connect

bushings with a equipment grounding conductor to the equipment

ground bus.

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B. Feeders and Branch Circuits: Install equipment grounding conductors

with all feeders, and power and lighting branch circuits.

C. Boxes, Cabinets, Enclosures, and Panelboards:

1. Bond the equipment grounding conductor to each pullbox, junction

box, outlet box, device box, cabinets, and other enclosures through

which the conductor passes (except for special grounding systems for

intensive care units and other critical units shown).

2. Provide lugs in each box and enclosure for equipment grounding

conductor termination.

D. Wireway Systems:

1. Bond the metallic structures of wireway to provide electrical

continuity throughout the wireway system, by connecting a No. 6 AWG

bonding jumper at all intermediate metallic enclosures and across

all section junctions.

2. Install insulated No. 6 AWG bonding jumpers between the wireway

system, bonded as required above, and the closest building ground at

each end and approximately every 16 M (50 feet).

3. Use insulated No. 6 AWG bonding jumpers to ground or bond metallic

wireway at each end for all intermediate metallic enclosures and

across all section junctions.

4. Use insulated No. 6 AWG bonding jumpers to ground cable tray to

column-mounted building ground plates (pads) at each end and

approximately every 15 M (49 feet).

E. Receptacles shall not be grounded through their mounting screws. Ground

receptacles with a jumper from the receptacle green ground terminal to

the device box ground screw and a jumper to the branch circuit

equipment grounding conductor.

F. Ground lighting fixtures to the equipment grounding conductor of the

wiring system. Fixtures connected with flexible conduit shall have a

green ground wire included with the power wires from the fixture

through the flexible conduit to the first outlet box.

G. Fixed electrical appliances and equipment shall be provided with a

ground lug for termination of the equipment grounding conductor.

H. Raised Floors: Provide bonding for all raised floor components as shown

on the drawings.

I. Panelboard Bonding in Patient Care Areas: The equipment grounding

terminal buses of the normal and essential branch circuit panel boards

serving the same individual patient vicinity shall be bonded together

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with an insulated continuous copper conductor not less than No. 10 AWG,

installed in rigid metal conduit.

3.4 CORROSION INHIBITORS

A. When making grounding and bonding connections, apply a corrosion

inhibitor to all contact surfaces. Use corrosion inhibitor appropriate

for protecting a connection between the metals used.

3.5 CONDUCTIVE PIPING

A. Bond all conductive piping systems, interior and exterior, to the

grounding electrode system. Bonding connections shall be made as close

as practical to the equipment ground bus.

B. In operating rooms and at intensive care and coronary care type beds,

bond the medical gas piping and medical vacuum piping at the outlets

directly to the patient ground bus.

3.6 GROUND RESISTANCE

A. Grounding system resistance to ground shall not exceed 5 ohms. Make any

modifications or additions to the grounding electrode system necessary

for compliance without additional cost to the Government. Final tests

shall ensure that this requirement is met.

B. Grounding system resistance shall comply with the electric utility

company ground resistance requirements.


A. Resistance of the grounding electrode system shall be measured using a

four-terminal fall-of-potential method as defined in IEEE 81. Ground

resistance measurements shall be made before the electrical

distribution system is energized or connected to the electric utility

company ground system, and shall be made in normally dry conditions not

fewer than 48 hours after the last rainfall.

B. Resistance measurements of separate grounding electrode systems shall

be made before the systems are bonded together. The combined

resistance of separate systems may be used to meet the required

resistance, but the specified number of electrodes must still be

provided.

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SECTION 26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the furnishing, installation, and connection of

conduit, fittings, and boxes, to form complete, coordinated, grounded

raceway systems. Raceways are required for all wiring unless shown or

specified otherwise.

B. Definitions: The term conduit, as used in this specification, shall

mean any or all of the raceway types specified.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 06 10 00, ROUGH CARPENTRY: Mounting board for telephone

closets.

B. Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL: Fabrications for the

deflection of water away from the building envelope at penetrations.

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING: Sealing around penetrations to maintain

the integrity of fire rated construction.

D. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS: Sealing around conduit penetrations

through the building envelope to prevent moisture migration into the

building.

E. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING: Identification and painting of conduit and

other devices.

F. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: General

electrical requirements and items that are common to more than one

section of Division 26.

G. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:



H. Section 31 20 00, EARTHWORK: Bedding of conduits.


Refer to Paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS, in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS

FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit six copies of the following in accordance with Section 26 05 11,

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Size and location of main feeders.

b. Size and location of panels and pull-boxes.

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c. Layout of required conduit penetrations through structural

elements.

d. Submit the following data for approval:

1) Raceway types and sizes.

2) Conduit bodies, connectors and fittings.

3) Junction and pull boxes, types and sizes.


following:

a. Certification by the manufacturer that raceways, conduits,

conduit bodies, connectors, fittings, junction and pull boxes,

and all related equipment conform to the requirements of the


b. Certification by the Contractor that raceways, conduits, conduit

bodies, connectors, fittings, junction and pull boxes, and all

related equipment have been properly installed.





designation only.

B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

C80.1-05................Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit

C80.3-05................Steel Electrical Metal Tubing

C80.6-05................Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):


D. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

1-05....................Flexible Metal Conduit

5-11....................Surface Metal Raceway and Fittings

6-07....................Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit - Steel

50-95...................Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

360-13..................Liquid-Tight Flexible Steel Conduit


514A-13.................Metallic Outlet Boxes

514B-12.................Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings

514C-07.................Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes

and Covers

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651-11..................Schedule 40 and 80 Rigid PVC Conduit and

Fittings

651A-11.................Type EB and A Rigid PVC Conduit and HDPE

Conduit

797-07..................Electrical Metallic Tubing

1242-06.................Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit - Steel

E. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

TC-2-13.................Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing and

Conduit

TC-3-13.................PVC Fittings for Use with Rigid PVC Conduit and

Tubing

FB1-12..................Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes and Conduit Bodies

for Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing and

Cable

FB2.10-13...............Selection and Installation Guidelines for

Fittings for use with Non-Flexible Conduit or

Tubing (Rigid Metal Conduit, Intermediate

Metallic Conduit, and Electrical Metallic

Tubing)

FB2.20-12...............Selection and Installation Guidelines for

Fittings for use with Flexible Electrical

Conduit and Cable

F. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI):

S100-2007...............North American Specification for the Design of

Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIAL

A. Conduit Size: In accordance with the NEC, but not less than 13 mm

(0.5-inch) unless otherwise shown. Where permitted by the NEC, 13 mm

(0.5-inch) flexible conduit may be used for tap connections to recessed

lighting fixtures.

B. Conduit:

1. Size: In accordance with the NEC, but not less than 13 mm (0.5-

inch).

2. Rigid Steel Conduit (RMC): Shall conform to UL 6 and ANSI C80.1.

3. Rigid Intermediate Steel Conduit (IMC): Shall conform to UL 1242

and ANSI C80.6.

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4. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT): Shall conform to UL 797 and ANSI

C80.3. Maximum size not to exceed 105 mm (4 inches) and shall be

permitted only with cable rated 600 V or less.

5. Flexible Metal Conduit: Shall conform to UL 1.

6. Liquid-tight Flexible Metal Conduit: Shall conform to UL 360.

7. Direct Burial Plastic Conduit: Shall conform to UL 651 and UL 651A,

heavy wall PVC or high density polyethylene (PE).

8. Surface Metal Raceway: Shall conform to UL 5.

C. Conduit Fittings:

1. Rigid Steel and Intermediate Metallic Conduit Fittings:

a. Fittings shall meet the requirements of UL 514B and NEMA FB1.

b. Standard threaded couplings, locknuts, bushings, conduit bodies,

and elbows: Only steel or malleable iron materials are

acceptable. Integral retractable type IMC couplings are also

acceptable.

c. Locknuts: Bonding type with sharp edges for digging into the

metal wall of an enclosure.

d. Bushings: Metallic insulating type, consisting of an insulating

insert, molded or locked into the metallic body of the fitting.

Bushings made entirely of metal or nonmetallic material are not

permitted.

e. Erickson (Union-Type) and Set Screw Type Couplings: Approved for

use in concrete are permitted for use to complete a conduit run

where conduit is installed in concrete. Use set screws of case-

hardened steel with hex head and cup point to firmly seat in

conduit wall for positive ground. Tightening of set screws with

pliers is prohibited.

f. Sealing Fittings: Threaded cast iron type. Use continuous

drain-type sealing fittings to prevent passage of water vapor.

In concealed work, install fittings in flush steel boxes with

blank cover plates having the same finishes as that of other

electrical plates in the room.

2. Electrical Metallic Tubing Fittings:

a. Fittings and conduit bodies shall meet the requirements of UL

514B, ANSI C80.3, and NEMA FB1.

b. Only steel or malleable iron materials are acceptable.

c. Compression Couplings and Connectors: Concrete-tight and rain-

tight, with connectors having insulated throats.

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d. Indent-type connectors or couplings are prohibited.

e. Die-cast or pressure-cast zinc-alloy fittings or fittings made of

"pot metal" are prohibited.

3. Flexible Metal Conduit Fittings:

a. Conform to UL 514B. Only steel or malleable iron materials are

acceptable.

b. Clamp-type, with insulated throat.

4. Liquid-tight Flexible Metal Conduit Fittings:

a. Fittings shall meet the requirements of UL 514B and NEMA FB1.

b. Only steel or malleable iron materials are acceptable.

c. Fittings must incorporate a threaded grounding cone, a steel or

plastic compression ring, and a gland for tightening. Connectors

shall have insulated throats.

5. Direct Burial Plastic Conduit Fittings: Fittings shall meet the

requirements of UL 514C and NEMA TC3.

6. Surface Metal Raceway Fittings: As recommended by the raceway

manufacturer. Include couplings, offsets, elbows, expansion joints,

adapters, hold-down straps, end caps, conduit entry fittings,

accessories, and other fittings as required for complete system.

7. Expansion and Deflection Couplings:

a. Conform to UL 467 and UL 514B.

b. Accommodate a 19 mm (0.75-inch) deflection, expansion, or

contraction in any direction, and allow 30 degree angular

deflections.

c. Include internal flexible metal braid, sized to guarantee conduit

ground continuity and a low-impedance path for fault currents, in

accordance with UL 467 and the NEC tables for equipment grounding

conductors.

d. Jacket: Flexible, corrosion-resistant, watertight, moisture and

heat-resistant molded rubber material with stainless steel jacket

clamps.

D. Conduit Supports:

1. Parts and Hardware: Zinc-coat or provide equivalent corrosion

protection.

2. Individual Conduit Hangers: Designed for the purpose, having a

pre-assembled closure bolt and nut, and provisions for receiving a

hanger rod.

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3. Multiple Conduit (Trapeze) Hangers: Not less than 38 mm x 38 mm

(1.5 x 1.5 inches), 12-gauge steel, cold-formed, lipped channels;

with not less than 9 mm (0.375-inch) diameter steel hanger rods.

4. Solid Masonry and Concrete Anchors: Self-drilling expansion

shields, or machine bolt expansion.

E. Outlet, Junction, and Pull Boxes:

1. UL-50 and UL-514A.

2. Rustproof cast metal where required by the NEC or shown on drawings.

3. Sheet Metal Boxes: Galvanized steel, except where shown on

drawings.

F. Metal Wireways: Equip with hinged covers, except as shown on drawings.

Include couplings, offsets, elbows, expansion joints, adapters, hold-

down straps, end caps, and other fittings to match and mate with

wireways as required for a complete system.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PENETRATIONS

A. Cutting or Holes:

1. Cut holes in advance where they should be placed in the structural

elements, such as ribs or beams. Obtain the approval of the COR

prior to drilling through structural elements.

2. Cut holes through concrete and masonry in new and existing

structures with a diamond core drill or concrete saw. Pneumatic

hammers, impact electric, hand, or manual hammer-type drills are not

allowed, except when permitted by the COR where working space is

limited.

B. Firestop: Where conduits, wireways, and other electrical raceways pass

through fire partitions, fire walls, smoke partitions, or floors,

install a fire stop that provides an effective barrier against the

spread of fire, smoke and gases as specified in Section 07 84 00,

FIRESTOPPING.

C. Waterproofing: At floor and exterior wall completely seal the gap

around conduit to render it watertight, as specified in Section 07 92

00, JOINT SEALANTS.

3.2 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. In accordance with UL, NEC, NEMA, as shown on drawings, and as

specified herein.

B. Raceway systems used for Essential Electrical Systems (EES) shall be

entirely independent of other raceway systems.

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C. Install conduit as follows:

1. In complete mechanically and electrically continuous runs before

pulling in cables or wires.

2. Unless otherwise indicated on the drawings or specified herein,

installation of all conduits shall be concealed within finished

walls, floors, and ceilings.

3. Flattened, dented, or deformed conduit is not permitted. Remove and

replace the damaged conduits with new conduits.

4. Assure conduit installation does not encroach into the ceiling

height head room, walkways, or doorways.

5. Cut conduits square, ream, remove burrs, and draw up tight.

6. Independently support conduit at 2.4 M (8 feet) on centers with

specified materials and as shown on drawings.

7. Do not use suspended ceilings, suspended ceiling supporting members,

lighting fixtures, other conduits, cable tray, boxes, piping, or

ducts to support conduits and conduit runs.

8. Support within 300 mm (12 inches) of changes of direction, and

within 300 mm (12 inches) of each enclosure to which connected.

9. Close ends of empty conduits with plugs or caps at the rough-in

stage until wires are pulled in, to prevent entry of debris.

10. Conduit installations under fume and vent hoods are prohibited.

11. Secure conduits to cabinets, junction boxes, pull-boxes, and outlet

boxes with bonding type locknuts. For rigid steel and IMC conduit

installations, provide a locknut on the inside of the enclosure,

made up wrench tight. Do not make conduit connections to junction

box covers.

12. Conduit bodies shall only be used for changes in direction, and

shall not contain splices.

D. Conduit Bends:

1. Make bends with standard conduit bending machines.

2. Conduit hickey may be used for slight offsets and for straightening

stubbed out conduits.

3. Bending of conduits with a pipe tee or vise is prohibited.

E. Layout and Homeruns:

1. Install conduit with wiring, including homeruns, as shown on

drawings.

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2. Deviations: Make only where necessary to avoid interferences and

only after drawings showing the proposed deviations have been

submitted and approved by the COR.

3.3 CONCEALED WORK INSTALLATION

A. In Concrete:

1. Conduit: Rigid steel, IMC, or EMT. Do not install EMT in concrete

slabs that are in contact with soil, gravel, or vapor barriers.

2. Align and run conduit in direct lines.

3. Install conduit through concrete beams only:

a. Where shown on the structural drawings.

b. As approved by the COR prior to construction, and after submittal

of drawing showing location, size, and position of each

penetration.

4. Installation of conduit in concrete that is less than 75 mm (3

inches) thick is prohibited.

a. Conduit outside diameter larger than one-third of the slab

thickness is prohibited.

b. Space between conduits in slabs: Approximately six conduit

diameters apart, and one conduit diameter at conduit crossings.

c. Install conduits approximately in the center of the slab so that

there will be a minimum of 19 mm (0.75-inch) of concrete around

the conduits.

5. Make couplings and connections watertight. Use thread compounds

that are UL approved conductive type to ensure low resistance ground

continuity through the conduits. Tightening setscrews with pliers

is prohibited.

B. Above Furred or Suspended Ceilings and in Walls:

1. Conduit for Conductors Above 600 V: Rigid steel. Mixing different

types of conduits in the same system is prohibited.

2. Conduit for Conductors 600 V and Below: Rigid steel, IMC, or EMT.

Mixing different types of conduits in the same system is prohibited.

3. Align and run conduit parallel or perpendicular to the building

lines.

4. Connect recessed lighting fixtures to conduit runs with maximum 1.8

M (6 feet) of flexible metal conduit extending from a junction box

to the fixture.

5. Tightening set screws with pliers is prohibited.

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6. For conduits running through metal studs, limit field cut holes to

no more than 70% of web depth. Spacing between holes shall be at

least 457 mm (18 inches). Cuts or notches in flanges or return lips

shall not be permitted.

3.4 EXPOSED WORK INSTALLATION

A. Unless otherwise indicated on drawings, exposed conduit is only

permitted in mechanical and electrical rooms.

B. Conduit for Conductors Above 600 V: Rigid steel. Mixing different

types of conduits in the system is prohibited.

C. Conduit for Conductors 600 V and Below: Rigid steel, IMC, or EMT.

Mixing different types of conduits in the system is prohibited.

D. Align and run conduit parallel or perpendicular to the building lines.

E. Install horizontal runs close to the ceiling or beams and secure with

conduit straps.

F. Support horizontal or vertical runs at not over 2.4 M (8 feet)

intervals.

G. Surface Metal Raceways: Use only where shown on drawings.

H. Painting:

1. Paint exposed conduit as specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

2. Paint all conduits containing cables rated over 600 V safety orange.

Refer to Section 09 91 00, PAINTING for preparation, paint type, and

exact color. In addition, paint legends, using 50 mm (2 inch) high

black numerals and letters, showing the cable voltage rating.

Provide legends where conduits pass through walls and floors and at

maximum 6 M (20 feet) intervals in between.

3.5 HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

A. Use rigid steel conduit only.

B. Install UL approved sealing fittings that prevent passage of explosive

vapors in hazardous areas equipped with explosion-proof lighting

fixtures, switches, and receptacles, as required by the NEC.

3.6 WET OR DAMP LOCATIONS

A. Use rigid steel or IMC conduits unless as shown on drawings.

B. Provide sealing fittings to prevent passage of water vapor where

conduits pass from warm to cold locations, i.e., refrigerated spaces,

constant-temperature rooms, air-conditioned spaces, building exterior

walls, roofs, or similar spaces.

C. Use rigid steel or IMC conduit within 1.5 M (5 feet) of the exterior

and below concrete building slabs in contact with soil, gravel, or

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vapor barriers, unless as shown on drawings. Conduit shall be half-

lapped with 10 mil PVC tape before installation. After installation,

completely recoat or retape any damaged areas of coating.

D. Conduits run on roof shall be supported with integral galvanized lipped

steel channel, attached to UV-inhibited polycarbonate or polypropylene

blocks every 2.4 M (8 feet) with 9 mm (3/8-inch) galvanized threaded

rods, square washer and locknut. Conduits shall be attached to steel

channel with conduit clamps.

3.7 MOTORS AND VIBRATING EQUIPMENT

A. Use flexible metal conduit for connections to motors and other

electrical equipment subject to movement, vibration, misalignment,

cramped quarters, or noise transmission.

B. Use liquid-tight flexible metal conduit for installation in exterior

locations, moisture or humidity laden atmosphere, corrosive atmosphere,

water or spray wash-down operations, inside airstream of HVAC units,

and locations subject to seepage or dripping of oil, grease, or water.

C. Provide a green equipment grounding conductor with flexible and liquid-

tight flexible metal conduit.

3.8 EXPANSION JOINTS

A. Conduits 75 mm (3 inch) and larger that are secured to the building

structure on opposite sides of a building expansion joint require

expansion and deflection couplings. Install the couplings in

accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

B. Provide conduits smaller than 75 mm (3 inch) with junction boxes on

both sides of the expansion joint. Connect flexible metal conduits to

junction boxes with sufficient slack to produce a 125 mm (5 inch)

vertical drop midway between the ends of the flexible metal conduit.

Flexible metal conduit shall have a green insulated copper bonding

jumper installed. In lieu of this flexible metal conduit, expansion and

deflection couplings as specified above are acceptable.

C. Install expansion and deflection couplings where shown.

3.9 CONDUIT SUPPORTS

A. Safe working load shall not exceed one-quarter of proof test load of

fastening devices.

B. Use pipe straps or individual conduit hangers for supporting individual

conduits.

C. Support multiple conduit runs with trapeze hangers. Use trapeze

hangers that are designed to support a load equal to or greater than

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the sum of the weights of the conduits, wires, hanger itself, and an

additional 90 kg (200 lbs). Attach each conduit with U-bolts or other

approved fasteners.

D. Support conduit independently of junction boxes, pull-boxes, fixtures,

suspended ceiling T-bars, angle supports, and similar items.

E. Fasteners and Supports in Solid Masonry and Concrete:

1. New Construction: Use steel or malleable iron concrete inserts set

in place prior to placing the concrete.

2. Existing Construction:

a. Steel expansion anchors not less than 6 mm (0.25-inch) bolt size

and not less than 28 mm (1.125 inch) in embedment.

b. Power set fasteners not less than 6 mm (0.25-inch) diameter with

depth of penetration not less than 75 mm (3 inch).

c. Use vibration and shock-resistant anchors and fasteners for

attaching to concrete ceilings.

F. Hollow Masonry: Toggle bolts.

G. Bolts supported only by plaster or gypsum wallboard are not acceptable.

H. Metal Structures: Use machine screw fasteners or other devices

specifically designed and approved for the application.

I. Attachment by wood plugs, rawl plug, plastic, lead or soft metal

anchors, or wood blocking and bolts supported only by plaster is

prohibited.

J. Chain, wire, or perforated strap shall not be used to support or fasten

conduit.

K. Spring steel type supports or fasteners are prohibited for all uses

except horizontal and vertical supports/fasteners within walls.

L. Vertical Supports: Vertical conduit runs shall have riser clamps and

supports in accordance with the NEC and as shown. Provide supports for

cable and wire with fittings that include internal wedges and retaining

collars.

3.10 BOX INSTALLATION

A. Boxes for Concealed Conduits:

1. Flush-mounted.

2. Provide raised covers for boxes to suit the wall or ceiling,

construction, and finish.

B. In addition to boxes shown, install additional boxes where needed to

prevent damage to cables and wires during pulling-in operations or

where more than the equivalent of 4-90 degree bends are necessary.

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C. Locate pullboxes so that covers are accessible and easily removed.

Coordinate locations with piping and ductwork where installed above

ceilings.

D. Remove only knockouts as required. Plug unused openings. Use threaded

plugs for cast metal boxes and snap-in metal covers for sheet metal

boxes.

E. Outlet boxes mounted back-to-back in the same wall are prohibited. A

minimum 600 mm (24 inch) center-to-center lateral spacing shall be

maintained between boxes.

F. Flush-mounted wall or ceiling boxes shall be installed with raised

covers so that the front face of raised cover is flush with the wall.

Surface-mounted wall or ceiling boxes shall be installed with surface-

style flat or raised covers.

G. Minimum size of outlet boxes for ground fault circuit interrupter

(GFCI) receptacles is 100 mm (4 inches) square x 55 mm (2.125 inches)

deep, with device covers for the wall material and thickness involved.

H. Stencil or install phenolic nameplates on covers of the boxes

identified on riser diagrams; for example "SIG-FA JB No. 1."

I. On all branch circuit junction box covers, identify the circuits with

black marker.

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SECTION 26 09 23 LIGHTING CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies the furnishing, installation and connection of

the lighting controls.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC: Interface of

lighting controls with HVAC control systems.

B. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: General

requirements that are common to more than one section of Division 26.

C. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

(600 VOLTS AND BELOW): Cables and wiring.

D. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:


to ground for possible ground fault currents.

E. Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES: Wiring devices used for control of

the lighting systems.

F. Section 26 51 00, INTERIOR LIGHTING: Luminaire ballast and drivers used

in control of lighting systems.


A. Refer to Paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS (PRODUCTS AND SERVICES), in Section

26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1.4 SUBMITTALS



1. Shop Drawings:

a. Submit the following information for each type of lighting

controls.

b. Material and construction details.

c. Physical dimensions and description.

d. Wiring schematic and connection diagram.

e. Installation details.

2. Manuals:

a. Submit, simultaneously with the shop drawings, complete

maintenance and operating manuals, including technical data

sheets, wiring diagrams, and information for ordering replacement

parts.

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b. If changes have been made to the maintenance and operating

manuals originally submitted, submit updated maintenance and

operating manuals two weeks prior to the final inspection.


following.

a. Certification by the Contractor that the lighting control systems

have been properly installed and tested.





designation only.

B. Green Seal (GS):

GC-12-03................Occupancy Sensors

C. National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA):

C136.10-10..............American National Standard for Roadway and Area

Lighting Equipment—Locking-Type Photocontrol

Devices and Mating Receptacles—Physical and

Electrical Interchangeability and Testing

ICS-1-08................Standard for Industrial Control and Systems

General Requirements

ICS-2-05................Standard for Industrial Control and Systems:

Controllers, Contractors, and Overload Relays

Rated Not More than 2000 Volts AC or 750 Volts

DC: Part 8 - Disconnect Devices for Use in

Industrial Control Equipment

ICS-6-11................Standard for Industrial Controls and Systems

Enclosures




20......................Standard for General-Use Snap Switches

773-95..................Standard for Plug-In Locking Type Photocontrols

for Use with Area Lighting

773A-06.................Nonindustrial Photoelectric Switches for

Lighting Control

98-04...................Enclosed and Dead-Front Switches

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916-07..................Standard for Energy Management Equipment

Systems

917-06..................Clock Operated Switches

924-06..................Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment (for use

when controlling emergency circuits).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 TIMER SWITCHES

A. Digital switches with backlit LCD display, 120/277 volt rated, fitting

as a replacement for standard wall switches.

1. Compatibility: Compatible with all ballasts.

2. Warning: Audible warning to sound during the last minute of “on”

operation.

3. Time-out: Adjustable from 5 minutes to 12 hours.

4. Faceplate: Refer to wall plate material and color requirements for

toggle switches, as specified in Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES.

2.2 CEILING-MOUNTED PHOTOELECTRIC SWITCHES

A. Solid-state, light-level sensor unit, with separate relay unit.

1. Sensor Output: Contacts rated to operate the associated relay.

Sensor shall be powered from the relay unit.

2. Relay Unit: Dry contacts rated for 20A ballast load at 120 volt and

277 volt, for 13A tungsten at 120 volt, and for 1 hp at 120 volt.

3. Monitoring Range: 108 to 2152 lx (10 to 200 fc), with an adjustment

for turn-on and turn-off levels.

4. Time Delay: Adjustable from 5 to 300 seconds, with deadband

adjustment.

5. Indicator: Two LEDs to indicate the beginning of on-off cycles.

2.3 INDOOR OCCUPANCY SENSORS

A. Wall- or ceiling-mounting, solid-state units with a power supply and

relay unit, suitable for the environmental conditions in which

installed.

1. Operation: Unless otherwise indicated, turn lights on when covered

area is occupied and off when unoccupied; with a 1 to 15 minute

adjustable time delay for turning lights off.

2. Sensor Output: Contacts rated to operate the connected relay.

Sensor shall be powered from the relay unit.

3. Relay Unit: Dry contacts rated for 20A ballast load at 120 volt and

277 volt, for 13A tungsten at 120 volt, and for 1 hp at 120 volt.

4. Mounting:

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a. Sensor: Suitable for mounting in any position on a standard

outlet box.

b. Time-Delay and Sensitivity Adjustments: Recessed and concealed

behind hinged door.

5. Indicator: LED, to show when motion is being detected during

testing and normal operation of the sensor.

6. Bypass Switch: Override the on function in case of sensor failure.

7. Manual/automatic selector switch.

8. Automatic Light-Level Sensor: Adjustable from 21.5 to 2152 lx (2 to

200 fc); keep lighting off when selected lighting level is present.

9. Faceplate for Wall-Switch Replacement Type: Refer to wall plate

material and color requirements for toggle switches, as specified in

Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES.

B. Dual-technology Type: Ceiling mounting; combination PIR and ultrasonic

detection methods, field-selectable.

1. Sensitivity Adjustment: Separate for each sensing technology.

2. Detector Sensitivity: Detect occurrences of 150 mm (6-inch) minimum

movement of any portion of a human body that presents a target of

not less than 232 sq. cm (36 sq. in), and detect a person of average

size and weight moving not less than 305 mm (12 inches) in either a

horizontal or a vertical manner at an approximate speed of 305 mm/s

(12 inches/s).

C. Detection Coverage: Shall be sufficient to provide coverage as required

by sensor locations shown on drawing.

2.4 INDOOR VACANCY SENSOR SWITCH

A. Wall mounting, solid-state units with integral sensor and switch.

1. Operation: Manually turn lights on with switch and sensor detects

vacancy to turn lights off.

2. Switch Rating: 120/277 volt, 1200 watts at 277 volt, 800 watts at

120 volt unit.

3. Mounting:

a. Sensor: Suitable for mounting in a standard switch box.

b. Time-Delay and Sensitivity Adjustments: Integral with switch and

accessible for reprogramming without removing switch.

4. Indicator: LED, to show when motion is being detected during

testing and normal operation of the sensor.

5. Switch: Manual operation to turn lights on and override lights off.

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6. Faceplate: Refer to wall plate material and color requirements for

toggle switches, as specified in Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC, manufacturer's

instructions and as shown on the drawings or specified.

B. Aiming for wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted motion sensor switches

shall be per manufacturer’s recommendations.

C. Set occupancy sensor "on" duration to 10 minutes.

D. Locate photoelectric sensors as indicated and in accordance with the

manufacturer's recommendations. Adjust sensor for the available light

level at the typical work plane for that area.

E. Label time switches and contactors with a unique designation.

F. Program lighting control panels per schedule on drawings.


A. Perform in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

B. Upon completion of installation, conduct an operating test to show that

equipment operates in accordance with requirements of this section.

C. Test for full range of dimming ballast and dimming controls capability.

Observe for visually detectable flicker over full dimming range.

D. Test occupancy sensors for proper operation. Observe for light control

over entire area being covered.

3.3 FOLLOW-UP VERIFICATION

Upon completion of acceptance checks and tests, the Contractor shall

show by demonstration in service that the lighting control devices are

in good operating condition and properly performing the intended

function in the presence of COR.

3.4 INSTRUCTION

A. Furnish the services of a factory-trained technician for one 8-hour

training period for instructing personnel in the maintenance and

operation of the lighting control system on the dates requested by the

COR.

B. Contractor shall submit written instructions on training and

maintenance as reviewed in training session.

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SECTION 26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION


testing of wiring devices.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: General

electrical requirements that are common to more than one section of

Division 26.


Cables and wiring.




D. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduit and

boxes.

E. Section 26 51 00, INTERIOR LIGHTING: Fluorescent ballasts and LED

drivers for use with manual dimming controls.




1.4 SUBMITTALS



1. Shop Drawings:



b. Include electrical ratings, dimensions, mounting details,

construction materials, grade, and termination information.

2. Manuals:

a. Submit, simultaneously with the shop drawings, companion copies

of complete maintenance and operating manuals, including

technical data sheets and information for ordering replacement

parts.




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following.

a. Certification by the manufacturer that the wiring devices conform

to the requirements of the drawings and specifications.

b. Certification by the Contractor that the wiring devices have been

properly installed and adjusted.



supplements and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent

referenced. Publications are referenced in the text by basic

designation only.

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):


99-15...................Health Care Facilities


WD 1-10.................General Color Requirements for Wiring Devices

WD 6-12 ................Wiring Devices – Dimensional Specifications

D. Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

5-11....................Surface Metal Raceways and Fittings

20-10...................General-Use Snap Switches

231-08..................Power Outlets


498-12..................Attachment Plugs and Receptacles

943-15..................Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters

1449-14.................Surge Protective Devices

1472-15.................Solid State Dimming Controls

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 RECEPTACLES

A. General: All receptacles shall comply with NEMA, NFPA, UL, and as shown

on the drawings.

1. Mounting straps shall be nickel plated brass, brass, nickel plated

steel or galvanize steel with break-off plaster ears, and shall

include a self-grounding feature. Terminal screws shall be brass,

brass plated or a copper alloy metal.

2. Receptacles shall have provisions for back wiring with separate

metal clamp type terminals (four minimum) and side wiring from four

captively held binding screws.

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B. Duplex Receptacles - Hospital-grade: shall be listed for hospital

grade, single phase, 20 ampere, 120 volts, 2-pole, 3-wire, NEMA 5-20R,

with break-off feature for two-circuit operation.

1. Bodies shall be ivory in color for normal circuits. Red in color for

emergency circuits.

2. Switched duplex receptacles shall be wired so that only the top

receptacle is switched. The lower receptacle shall be unswitched.

3. Duplex Receptacles on Emergency Circuit:

a. In rooms without emergency powered general lighting, the

emergency receptacles shall be of the self-illuminated type.

4. Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI) Duplex Receptacles: Shall be

an integral unit, hospital-grade, suitable for mounting in a

standard outlet box, with end-of-life indication and provisions to

isolate the face due to improper wiring. GFCI receptacles shall be

self-test receptacles in accordance with UL 943.

a. Ground fault interrupter shall consist of a differential current

transformer, self-test, solid state sensing circuitry and a

circuit interrupter switch. Device shall have nominal sensitivity

to ground leakage current of 4-6 milliamperes and shall function

to interrupt the current supply for any value of ground leakage

current above five milliamperes (+ or – 1 milliampere) on the

load side of the device. Device shall have a minimum nominal

tripping time of 0.025 second.

b. Self-test function shall be automatically initiated within 5

seconds after power is activated to the receptacles. Self-test

function shall be periodically and automatically performed every

3 hours or less.

c. End-of-life indicator light shall be a persistent flashing or

blinking light to indicate that the GFCI receptacle is no longer

in service.

5. Tamper-Resistant Duplex Receptacles:

a. Bodies shall be ivory in color.

1) Shall permit current to flow only while a standard plug is in

the proper position in the receptacle.

2) Screws exposed while the wall plates are in place shall be the

tamperproof type.

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C. Duplex Receptacles – Non-hospital Grade: shall be the same as duplex

receptacles – hospital grade in accordance with sections 2.1A and 2.1B

of this specification, except for the hospital grade listing.

a. Bodies shall be ivory nylon.

D. Receptacles - 20, 30, and 50 ampere, 250 Volts: Shall be complete with

appropriate cord grip plug.

2.2 TOGGLE SWITCHES

A. Toggle switches shall be totally enclosed tumbler type with nylon

bodies. Handles shall be ivory for normal circuits and red for

emergency circuits in color unless otherwise specified or shown on the

drawings.

1. Switches installed in hazardous areas shall be explosion-proof type

in accordance with the NEC and as shown on the drawings.

2. Shall be single unit toggle, butt contact, quiet AC type, heavy-duty

general-purpose use with an integral self grounding mounting strap

with break-off plasters ears and provisions for back wiring with

separate metal wiring clamps and side wiring with captively held

binding screws.

3. Switches shall be rated 20 amperes at 120-277 Volts AC.

2.3 MANUAL DIMMING CONTROL

A. Electronic full-wave manual slide dimmer with on/off switch and audible

frequency and EMI/RFI suppression filters.

B. Manual dimming controls shall be fully compatible with fluorescent

electronic dimming ballasts and approved by the ballast manufacturer.

LED dimming driver and be approved by the driver manufacturer, shall

operate over full specified dimming range, and shall not degrade the

performance or rated life of the electronic dimming ballast and lamp.

C. Provide single-pole, three-way or four-way, as shown on the drawings.

D. Manual dimming control and faceplates shall be ivory in color unless

otherwise specified.

2.4 WALL PLATES

A. Wall plates for switches and receptacles shall be type smooth nylon.

Oversize plates are not acceptable.

B. Color shall be ivory unless otherwise specified.

C. For receptacles or switches mounted adjacent to each other, wall plates

shall be common for each group of receptacles or switches.

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D. In areas requiring tamperproof wiring devices, wall plates shall be

type 302 stainless steel, and shall have tamperproof screws and beveled

edges.

E. Duplex Receptacles on Emergency Circuit: Wall plates shall be red

nylon with the panel name and circuit number engraved in 6 mm (1/4

inch) white letters.

2.5 SURFACE MULTIPLE-OUTLET ASSEMBLIES

A. Shall have the following features:

1. Enclosures:

a. Thickness of steel shall be not less than 1 mm (0.040 inch) for

base and cover. Nominal dimensions shall be 40 mm x 70 mm (1-1/2

inches by 2-3/4 inches) with inside cross sectional area not less

than 2250 square mm (3-1/2 square inches). The enclosures shall

be thoroughly cleaned, phosphatized, and painted at the factory

with primer and the manufacturer's standard baked enamel finish.

2. Receptacles shall be duplex, hospital grade. See paragraph

'RECEPTACLES' in this Section. Device cover plates shall be the

manufacturer's standard corrosion resistant finish and shall not

exceed the dimensions of the enclosure.

3. Unless otherwise shown on drawings, receptacle spacing shall be 600

mm (24 inches) on centers.

4. Conductors shall be as specified in Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE

ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLE.

5. Installation fittings shall be the manufacturer’s standard bends,

offsets, device brackets, inside couplings, wire clips, elbows, and

other components as required for a complete system.

6. Bond the assemblies to the branch circuit conduit system.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC and as shown as on the

drawings.

B. Install wiring devices after wall construction and painting is

complete.

C. The ground terminal of each wiring device shall be bonded to the outlet

box with an approved green bonding jumper, and also connected to the

branch circuit equipment grounding conductor.

D. Outlet boxes for toggle switches and manual dimming controls shall be

mounted on the strike side of doors.

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E. Provide barriers in multi-gang outlet boxes to comply with the NEC.

F. Coordinate the electrical work with the work of other trades to ensure

that wiring device flush outlets are positioned with box openings aligned

with the face of the surrounding finish material. Pay special attention

to installations in cabinet work, and in connection with laboratory

equipment.

G. Exact field locations of floors, walls, partitions, doors, windows, and

equipment may vary from locations shown on the drawings. Prior to

locating sleeves, boxes and chases for roughing-in of conduit and

equipment, the Contractor shall coordinate exact field location of the

above items with other trades.

H. Install wall switches 1.2 M (48 inches) above floor, with the toggle OFF

position down.

I. Install wall dimmers 1.2 M (48 inches) above floor.

J. Install receptacles 450 mm (18 inches) above floor, and 152 mm (6 inches)

above counter backsplash or workbenches. Install specific-use

receptacles at heights shown on the drawings.

K. Install horizontally mounted receptacles with the ground pin to the

right.

L. When required or recommended by the manufacturer, use a torque

screwdriver. Tighten unused terminal screws.

M. Label device plates with a permanent adhesive label listing panel and

circuit feeding the wiring device.


A. Perform manufacturer’s required field checks in accordance with the

manufacturer's recommendations, and the latest NFPA 99. In addition,

include the following:

1. Visual Inspection and Tests:

a. Inspect physical and electrical conditions.

b. Vacuum-clean surface metal raceway interior. Clean metal raceway

exterior.

c. Test wiring devices for damaged conductors, high circuit

resistance, poor connections, inadequate fault current path,

defective devices, or similar problems using a portable

receptacle tester. Correct circuit conditions, remove

malfunctioning units and replace with new, and retest as

specified above.

d. Test GFCI receptacles.

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2. Receptacle testing in the Patient Care Spaces, such as retention

force of the grounding blade of each receptacle, shall comply with the

latest NFPA 99.

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SECTION 26 29 11 MOTOR CONTROLLERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION


testing of motor controllers, including all low- and medium-voltage

motor controllers and manual motor controllers, indicated as motor

controllers in this section, and low-voltage variable speed motor

controllers.

B. Motor controllers, whether furnished with the equipment specified in

other sections or otherwise (with the exception of elevator motor

controllers specified in Division 14 and fire pump controllers

specified in Division 21), shall meet this specification and all

related specifications.

1.2 RELATED WORK








D. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduits.




1.4 SUBMITTALS



1. Shop Drawings:



b. Include electrical ratings, dimensions, weights, mounting

details, materials, overcurrent protection devices, overload

relays, sizes of enclosures, wiring diagrams, starting

characteristics, interlocking, and accessories.

2. Manuals:

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a. Submit, simultaneously with the shop drawings, companion copies

of complete maintenance and operating manuals, including

technical data sheets, wiring diagrams, and information for

ordering replacement parts.

1) Wiring diagrams shall have their terminals identified to

facilitate installation, maintenance, and operation.

2) Wiring diagrams shall indicate internal wiring for each item

of equipment and interconnections between the items of

equipment.

3) Elementary schematic diagrams shall be provided for clarity of

operation.

4) Include the catalog numbers for the correct sizes of overload

relays for the motor controllers.





following.

a. Certification by the manufacturer that the motor controllers

conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications.

b. Certification by the Contractor that the motor controllers have

been properly installed, adjusted, and tested.




extent referenced. Publications are referenced in the text by basic

designation only.

B. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE):

519-92..................Recommended Practices and Requirements for

Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems

C37.90.1-02.............Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests

for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with

Electric Power Apparatus

C. International Code Council (ICC):

IBC-12..................International Building Code

D. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

ICS 1-08................Industrial Control and Systems: General

Requirements

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ICS 1.1-09..............Safety Guidelines for the Application,

Installation and Maintenance of Solid State

Control

ICS 2-05................Industrial Control and Systems Controllers,

Contactors, and Overload Relays Rated 600 Volts

ICS 4-05................Industrial Control and Systems: Terminal Blocks

ICS 6-06................Industrial Control and Systems: Enclosures

ICS 7-06................Industrial Control and Systems: Adjustable-

Speed Drives

ICS 7.1-06..............Safety Standards for Construction and Guide for

Selection, Installation, and Operation of

Adjustable-Speed Drive Systems

MG 1 Part 31............Inverter Fed Polyphase Motor Standards

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):


F. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL):

508A-07.................Industrial Control Panels

508C-07.................Power Conversion Equipment

UL 1449-06..............Surge Protective Devices

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MOTOR CONTROLLERS

A. Motor controllers shall comply with IEEE, NEMA, NFPA, UL, and as shown

on the drawings.

B. Motor controllers shall be separately enclosed, unless part of another

assembly. For installation in motor control centers, provide plug-in,

draw-out type motor controllers up through NEMA size 4. NEMA size 5 and

above require bolted connections.

C. Motor controllers shall be combination type, with magnetic controller

per Paragraph 2.3 below and with fused switch disconnecting means, with

external operating handle with lock-open padlocking positions and ON-

OFF position indicator.

D. Enclosures:

1. Enclosures shall be NEMA-type rated 1, 3R, or 12 as indicated on the

drawings or as required per the installed environment.

2. Enclosure doors shall be interlocked to prevent opening unless the

disconnecting means is open. A "defeater" mechanism shall allow for

inspection by qualified personnel with the disconnect means closed.

Provide padlocking provisions.

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3. All metal surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned, phosphatized, and

factory primed prior to applying light gray baked enamel finish.

E. Motor control circuits:

1. Shall operate at not more than 120 Volts.

2. Shall be grounded, except where the equipment manufacturer

recommends that the control circuits be isolated.

3. For each motor operating over 120 Volts, incorporate a separate,

heavy duty, control transformer within each motor controller

enclosure.

4. Incorporate primary and secondary overcurrent protection for the

control power transformers.

2.2 MANUAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS

A. Shall be in accordance with applicable requirements of 2.1 above.

B. Manual motor controllers shall have the following features:

1. Controllers shall be general-purpose Class A, manually operated type

with full voltage controller for induction motors, rated in

horsepower.

2. Units shall include thermal overload relays, on-off operator, red

pilot light, normally open auxiliary contacts.

C. Fractional horsepower manual motor controllers shall have the following

features:

1. Controllers shall be general-purpose Class A, manually operated type

with full voltage controller for fractional horsepower induction

motors.

2. Units shall include thermal overload relays, red pilot light, and

toggle operator.

2.3 LOW-VOLTAGE VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR CONTROLLERS (VSMC)

A. VSMC shall be in accordance with applicable portions of 2.1 above.

B. VSMC shall be electronic, with adjustable frequency and voltage, three

phase output, capable of driving standard NEMA B three-phase induction

motors at full rated speed. The control technique shall be pulse width

modulation (PWM), where the VSMC utilizes a full wave bridge design

incorporating diode rectifier circuitry. Silicon controlled rectifiers

or other control techniques are not acceptable.

C. VSMC shall be suitable for variable torque loads, and shall be capable

of providing sufficient torque to allow the motor to break away from

rest upon first application of power.

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D. VSMC shall be capable of operating within voltage parameters of plus 10

to minus 15 percent of line voltage, and be suitably rated for the full

load amps of the maximum watts (HP) within its class.

E. Minimum efficiency shall be 95 percent at 100 percent speed and 85

percent at 50 percent speed.

F. The displacement power factor of the VSMC shall not be less than 95

percent under any speed or load condition.

G. VSMC current and voltage harmonic distortion shall not exceed the

values allowed by IEEE 519.

H. Operating and Design Conditions:

1. Temperatures: Maximum +90oF, Minimum -10oF.

2. Relative Humidity: 95%.

3. VSMC Location: Air conditioned space.

I. VSMC shall have the following features:

1. Isolated power for control circuits.

2. Manually resettable overload protection for each phase.

3. Adjustable current limiting circuitry to provide soft motor

starting. Maximum starting current shall not exceed 200 percent of

motor full load current.

4. Independent acceleration and deceleration time adjustment, manually

adjustable from 2 to 2000 seconds. Set timers to the equipment

manufacturer's recommended time in the above range.

5. Control input circuitry that will accept 4 to 20 mA current or 0-10

VDC voltage control signals from an external source.

6. Automatic frequency adjustment from 1 Hz to 300 Hz.

7. Circuitry to initiate an orderly shutdown when any of the conditions

listed below occur. The VSMC shall not be damaged by any of these

electrical disturbances and shall automatically restart when the

conditions are corrected. The VSMC shall be able to restart into a

rotating motor operating in either the forward or reverse direction

and matching that frequency.

a. Incorrect phase sequence.

b. Single phasing.

c. Overvoltage in excess of 10 percent.

d. Undervoltage in excess of 15 percent.

e. Running overcurrent above 110 percent (VSMC shall not

automatically reset for this condition.)

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f. Instantaneous overcurrent above 150 percent (VSMC shall not

automatically reset for this condition).

g. Short duration power outages of 12 cycles or less (i.e.,

distribution line switching, generator testing, and automatic

transfer switch operations.)

8. Provide automatic shutdown upon receiving a power transfer warning

signal from an automatic transfer switch. VSMC shall automatically

restart motor after the power transfer.

9. Automatic Reset/Restart: Attempt three restarts after VSMC fault or

on return of power after an interruption and before shutting down

for manual reset or fault correction, with adjustable delay time

between restart attempts.

10. Power-Interruption Protection: To prevent motor from re-energizing

after a power interruption until motor has stopped, unless

"Bidirectional Autospeed Search" feature is available and engaged.

11. Bidirectional Autospeed Search: Capable of starting VSMC into

rotating loads spinning in either direction and returning motor to

set speed in proper direction, without causing damage to VSMC,

motor, or load.

J. VSMC shall include an input circuit breaker which will disconnect all

input power, interlocked with the door so that the door cannot be

opened with the circuit breaker in the closed position.

K. VSMC shall include a 5% line reactor and a RFI/EMI filter.

L. Surge Suppression: Provide three-phase protection against damage from

supply voltage surges in accordance with UL 1449.

M. VSMC shall include front-accessible operator station, with sealed

keypad and digital display, which allows complete programming,

operating, monitoring, and diagnostic capabilities.

1. Typical control functions shall include but not be limited to:

a. HAND-OFF-AUTOMATIC-RESET, with manual speed control in HAND mode.

b. NORMAL-BYPASS.

c. NORMAL-TEST, which allows testing and adjusting of the VSMC while

in bypass mode.

2. Typical monitoring functions shall include but not be limited to:

a. Output frequency (Hz).

b. Motor speed and status (run, stop, fault).

c. Output voltage and current.

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3. Typical fault and alarm functions shall include but not be limited

to:

a. Loss of input signal, under- and over-voltage, inverter

overcurrent, motor overload, critical frequency rejection with

selectable and adjustable deadbands, instantaneous line-to-line

and line-to-ground overcurrent, loss-of-phase, reverse-phase, and

short circuit.

b. System protection indicators indicating that the system has

shutdown and will not automatically restart.

N. VSMC shall include two N.O. and two N.C. dry contacts rated 120 Volts,

10 amperes, 60 Hz.

O. Hardware, software, network interfaces, gateways, and programming to

control and monitor the VSMC by control systems specified in other

specification sections, including but not limited to Divisions 22 and

23.

P. Network communications ports: As required for connectivity to control

systems specified in other specification sections, including but not

limited to Divisions 22 and 23.

Q. Communications protocols: As required for communications with control

systems specified in other specification sections, including but not

limited to Divisions 22 and 23.

R. Bypass controller: Provide contactor-style bypass, arranged to bypass

the inverter.

1. Inverter Output Contactor and Bypass Contactor: Load-break NEMA-

rated contactor.

2. Motor overload relays.

3. HAND-OFF-AUTOMATIC bypass control.

S. Bypass operation: Transfers motor between inverter output and bypass

circuit, manually, automatically, or both. VSMC shall be capable of

stable operation (starting, stopping, and running), and control by fire

alarm and detection systems, with motor completely disconnected from

the inverter output. Transfer between inverter and bypass contactor

and retransfer shall only be allowed with the motor at zero speed.

T. Inverter Isolating Switch: Provide non-load-break switch arranged to

isolate inverter and permit safe troubleshooting and testing of the

inverter, both energized and de-energized, while motor is operating in

bypass mode. Include padlockable, door-mounted handle mechanism.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install motor controllers in accordance with the NEC, as shown on the

drawings, and as recommended by the manufacturer.

B. Install manual motor controllers in flush enclosures in finished areas.

c. Set field-adjustable switches, auxiliary relays, time-delay relays,

timers, and electronic overload relay pickup and trip ranges.

D. Program variable speed motor controllers per the manufacturer’s

instructions and in coordination with other trades so that a complete

and functional system is delivered.

E. Adjust trip settings of circuit breakers and motor circuit protectors

with adjustable instantaneous trip elements. Initially adjust at six

times the motor nameplate full-load ampere ratings and attempt to start

motors several times, allowing for motor cooldown between starts. If

tripping occurs on motor inrush, adjust settings in increments until

motors start without tripping. Do not exceed eight times the motor

full-load amperes (or 11 times for NEMA Premium Efficiency motors if

required). Where these maximum settings do not allow starting of a

motor, notify COTR before increasing settings.

F. Set the taps on reduced-voltage autotransformer controllers at 50

percent of line voltage.


A. Perform manufacturer’s required field tests in accordance with the

manufacturer's recommendations. In addition, include the following:


a. Compare equipment nameplate data with specifications and approved

shop drawings.

b. Inspect physical, electrical, and mechanical condition.

c. Verify appropriate anchorage, required area clearances, and

correct alignment.

d. Verify that circuit breaker, motor circuit protector, and fuse

sizes and types correspond to approved shop drawings.

e. Verify overload relay ratings are correct.

f. Vacuum-clean enclosure interior. Clean enclosure exterior.

g. Verify tightness of accessible bolted electrical connections by

calibrated torque-wrench method in accordance with manufacturer’s

published data.

h. Test all control and safety features of the motor controllers.

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i. For low-voltage variable speed motor controllers, final

programming and connections shall be by a factory-trained

technician. Set all programmable functions of the variable speed

motor controllers to meet the requirements and conditions of use.


A. Upon completion of acceptance checks, settings, and tests, the

Contractor shall show by demonstration in service that the motor

controllers are in good operating condition and properly performing the

intended functions.

3.4 SPARE PARTS

A. Two weeks prior to the final inspection, provide one complete set of

spare fuses for each motor controller.

3.5 INSTRUCTION

A. Furnish the services of a factory-trained technician for two 4-hour

training periods for instructing personnel in the maintenance and

operation of the motor controllers, on the dates requested by the COTR.

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SECTION 26 29 21 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION


fused and unfused disconnect switches (indicated as switches in this

section), and separately-enclosed circuit breakers for use in

electrical systems rated 600 V and below.

1.2 RELATED WORK







for possible ground faults.

D. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduits.





1.4 SUBMITTALS



requirements:

1. Shop Drawings:



b. Submit the following data for approval:

1) Electrical ratings, dimensions, mounting details, materials,

required clearances, terminations, weight, fuses, circuit

breakers, wiring and connection diagrams, accessories, and

device nameplate data.

2. Manuals:

a. Submit complete maintenance and operating manuals including

technical data sheets, wiring diagrams, and information for

ordering fuses, circuit breakers, and replacement parts.

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1) Include schematic diagrams, with all terminals identified,

matching terminal identification in the enclosed switches and

circuit breakers.

2) Include information for testing, repair, troubleshooting,

assembly, and disassembly.





following.

a. Certification by the manufacturer that the enclosed switches and

circuit breakers conform to the requirements of the drawings and

specifications.

b. Certification by the Contractor that the enclosed switches and

circuit breakers have been properly installed, adjusted, and

tested.





designation only.

B. International Code Council (ICC):



FU l-12.................Low Voltage Cartridge Fuses

KS l-13.................Heavy Duty Enclosed and Dead-Front Switches

(600 Volts Maximum)




98-16...................Enclosed and Dead-Front Switches

248 1-11................Low Voltage Fuses

489-13..................Molded Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit

Breaker Enclosures

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FUSED SWITCHES RATED 600 AMPERES AND LESS

A. Switches shall be in accordance with NEMA, NEC, UL, as specified, and

as shown on the drawings.

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B. Shall be NEMA classified General Duty (GD) for 240 V switches, and NEMA

classified Heavy Duty (HD) for 480 V switches.

C. Shall be horsepower (HP) rated.

D. Shall have the following features:

1. Switch mechanism shall be the quick-make, quick-break type.

2. Copper blades, visible in the open position.

3. An arc chute for each pole.

4. External operating handle shall indicate open and closed positions,

and have lock-open padlocking provisions.

5. Mechanical interlock shall permit opening of the door only when the

switch is in the open position, defeatable to permit inspection.

6. Fuse holders for the sizes and types of fuses specified.

7. Solid neutral for each switch being installed in a circuit which

includes a neutral conductor.

8. Ground lugs for each ground conductor.

9. Enclosures:

a. Shall be the NEMA types shown on the drawings.

b. Where the types of switch enclosures are not shown, they shall be

the NEMA types most suitable for the ambient environmental

conditions.

c. Shall be finished with manufacturer’s standard gray baked enamel

paint over pretreated steel.

2.2 UNFUSED SWITCHES RATED 600 AMPERES AND LESS

A. Shall be the same as fused switches, but without provisions for fuses.

2.3 MOTOR RATED TOGGLE SWITCHES

A. Type 1, general purpose for single-phase motors rated up to 1

horsepower.

B. Quick-make, quick-break toggle switch with external reset button and

thermal overload protection matched to nameplate full-load current of

actual protected motor.

2.4 CARTRIDGE FUSES

A. Shall be in accordance with NEMA FU 1.

B. Motor Branch Circuits: Class RK1, time delay.

C. Other Branch Circuits: Class RK1, time delay.

D. Control Circuits: Class CC, fast acting.

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2.6 SEPARATELY-ENCLOSED CIRCUIT BREAKERS

A. Enclosures shall be the NEMA types shown on the drawings. Where the

types are not shown, they shall be the NEMA type most suitable for the

ambient environmental conditions.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION



B. Fused switches shall be furnished complete with fuses. Arrange fuses

such that rating information is readable without removing the fuses.


A. Perform in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. In

addition, include the following:


a. Compare equipment nameplate data with specifications and approved

shop drawings.

b. Inspect physical, electrical, and mechanical condition.

c. Verify tightness of accessible bolted electrical connections by

calibrated torque-wrench method.

d. Vacuum-clean enclosure interior. Clean enclosure exterior.

3.3 SPARE PARTS

A. Two weeks prior to the final inspection, furnish one complete set of

spare fuses for each fused disconnect switch installed on the project.

Deliver the spare fuses to the COR.

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SECTION 26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:


the interior lighting systems. The terms “lighting fixture,”

“fixture,” and “luminaire” are used interchangeably.

1.2 RELATED WORK

SPEC WRITER NOTE: The designer shall determine if bedlights will be controlled by patient bed controls.

A. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT: Disposal of lamps.

B. Section 02 41 00, DEMOLITION: Removal and disposal of lamps and

ballasts.

C. Section 10 25 13, PATIENT BED SERVICE WALLS: Power and controls for

wall-mounted fluorescent bedlight fixtures.

D. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS:


E. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES:


F. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:



G. Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES: Wiring devices used for control of

the lighting systems.

I. Section 27 52 23, NURSE CALL AND CODE BLUE SYSTEMS: For pillow speaker

control of the wall-mounted fluorescent bedlight fixtures.




1.4 SUBMITTALS



1. Shop Drawings:

a. Submit the following information for each type of lighting

fixture designated on the LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE, arranged in

order of lighting fixture designation.

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b. Material and construction details, include information on housing

and optics system.

c. Physical dimensions and description.

d. Wiring schematic and connection diagram.

e. Installation details.

f. Energy efficiency data.

g. Photometric data based on laboratory tests complying with IES

Lighting Measurements testing and calculation guides.

h. Lamp data including lumen output (initial and mean), color

rendition index (CRI), rated life (hours), and color temperature

(degrees Kelvin).

i. Ballast data including ballast type, starting method, ambient

temperature, ballast factor, sound rating, system watts, and

total harmonic distortion (THD).

j. For LED lighting fixtures, submit US DOE LED Lighting Facts

label, and IES L70 rated life.

2. Manuals:

a. Submit, simultaneously with the shop drawings, complete

maintenance and operating manuals, including technical data

sheets, wiring diagrams, and information for ordering replacement

parts.





following.

a. Certification by the Contractor that the interior lighting

systems have been properly installed and tested.





designation only.

B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

C78.1-91................Fluorescent Lamps - Rapid-Start Types -

Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics

C78.376-01..............Chromaticity of Fluorescent Lamps

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C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

C635-07.................Manufacture, Performance, and Testing of Metal

Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-

in Panel Ceilings

D. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

40 CFR 261..............Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

E. Federal Communications Commission (FCC):

CFR Title 47, Part 15...Radio Frequency Devices

CFR Title 47, Part 18...Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Equipment

F. Illuminating Engineering Society (IES):

LM-79-08................Electrical and Photometric Measurements of

Solid-State Lighting Products

LM-80-08................Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED Light

Sources

LM-82-12................Characterization of LED Light Engines and LED

Lamps for Electrical and Photometric Properties

as a Function of Temperature

G. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE):

C62.41-91...............Surge Voltages in Low Voltage AC Power Circuits

H. International Code Council (ICC):


I. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):


101-12..................Life Safety Code

J. National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA):

C82.1-04................Lamp Ballasts – Line Frequency Fluorescent Lamp

Ballasts

C82.2-02................Method of Measurement of Fluorescent Lamp

Ballasts

C82.4-02................Lamp Ballasts - Ballasts for High-Intensity

Discharge and Low-Pressure Sodium (LPS) Lamps

(Multiple-Supply Type)

C82.11-11...............Lamp Ballasts - High Frequency Fluorescent Lamp

Ballasts

LL-9-09.................Dimming of T8 Fluorescent Lighting Systems

SSL-1-10................Electronic Drivers for LED Devices, Arrays, or

Systems

K. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

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496-08..................Lampholders

542-0599................Fluorescent Lamp Starters

844-12..................Luminaires for Use in Hazardous (Classified)

Locations

924-12..................Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment

935-01..................Fluorescent-Lamp Ballasts

1598-08.................Luminaires

2108-04.................Low-Voltage Lighting Systems

8750-09.................Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Sources for

Use in Lighting Products

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 LIGHTING FIXTURES

A. Shall be in accordance with NFPA, UL, as shown on drawings, and as

specified.

B. Sheet Metal:

1. Shall be formed to prevent warping and sagging. Housing, trim and

lens frame shall be true, straight (unless intentionally curved),

and parallel to each other as designed.

2. Wireways and fittings shall be free of burrs and sharp edges, and

shall accommodate internal and branch circuit wiring without damage

to the wiring.

3. When installed, any exposed fixture housing surface, trim frame,

door frame, and lens frame shall be free of light leaks.

4. Hinged door frames shall operate smoothly without binding. Latches

shall function easily by finger action without the use of tools.

C. Ballasts and lamps shall be serviceable while the fixture is in its

normally installed position. Ballasts shall not be mounted to

removable reflectors or wireway covers unless so specified.

D. Lamp Sockets:

1. Fluorescent: Single slot entry type, requiring a one-quarter turn of

the lamp after insertion. Lampholder contacts shall be the biting

edge type.

2. Compact Fluorescent: 4-pin.

E. Recessed fixtures mounted in an insulated ceiling shall be listed for

use in insulated ceilings.

F. Mechanical Safety: Lighting fixture closures (lens doors, trim frame,

hinged housings, etc.) shall be retained in a secure manner by captive

screws, chains, aircraft cable, captive hinges, or fasteners such that

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they cannot be accidentally dislodged during normal operation or

routine maintenance.

G. Metal Finishes:

1. The manufacturer shall apply standard finish (unless otherwise

specified) over a corrosion-resistant primer, after cleaning to free

the metal surfaces of rust, grease, dirt and other deposits. Edges

of pre-finished sheet metal exposed during forming, stamping or

shearing processes shall be finished in a similar corrosion

resistant manner to match the adjacent surface(s). Fixture finish

shall be free of stains or evidence of rusting, blistering, or

flaking, and shall be applied after fabrication.

2. Interior light reflecting finishes shall be white with not less than

85 percent reflectances, except where otherwise shown on the

drawing.

3. Exterior finishes shall be as shown on the drawings.

H. Lighting fixtures shall have a specific means for grounding metallic

wireways and housings to an equipment grounding conductor.

I. Light Transmitting Components for Fluorescent Fixtures:

1. Shall be 100 percent virgin acrylic.

2. Flat lens panels shall have not less than 3 mm (1/8 inch) of average

thickness.

3. Unless otherwise specified, lenses, reflectors, diffusers, and

louvers shall be retained firmly in a metal frame by clips or

clamping ring in such a manner as to allow expansion and contraction

without distortion or cracking.

J. Lighting fixtures in hazardous areas shall be suitable for installation

in Class and Division areas as defined in NFPA 70.

K. Compact fluorescent fixtures shall be manufactured specifically for

compact fluorescent lamps with ballast integral to the fixture.

Assemblies designed to retrofit incandescent fixtures are prohibited

except when specifically indicated for renovation of existing fixtures.

2.2 BALLASTS

A. Linear Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts: Multi-voltage (120 – 277V),

electronic programmed-start type, designed for type and quantity of

lamps indicated. Ballasts shall be designed for full light output

unless dimmer or bi-level control is indicated. Ballasts shall include

the following features:

1. Lamp end-of-life detection and shutdown circuit (T5 lamps only).

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2. Automatic lamp starting after lamp replacement.

3. Sound Rating: Class A.

4. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 10 percent or less.

5. Transient Voltage Protection: IEEE C62.41.1 and IEEE C62.41.2,

Category A or better.

6. Operating Frequency: 20 kHz or higher.

7. Lamp Current Crest Factor: 1.7 or less.

8. Ballast Factor: 0.87 or higher unless otherwise indicated.

9. Power Factor: 0.98 or higher.

10. To facilitate multi-level lamp switching, lamps within fixture shall

be wired with the outermost lamp at both sides of the fixture on the

same ballast, the next inward pair on another ballast and so on to

the innermost lamp (or pair of lamps). Within a given room, each

switch shall uniformly control the same corresponding lamp (or lamp

pairs) in all fixture units that are being controlled.

11. Where three-lamp fixtures are indicated, unless switching

arrangements dictate otherwise, utilize a common two-lamp ballast to

operate the center lamp in pairs of adjacent units that are mounted

in a continuous row. The ballast fixture and slave-lamp fixture

shall be factory wired with leads or plug devices to facilitate this

circuiting. Individually mounted fixtures and the odd fixture in a

row shall utilize a single-lamp ballast for operation of the center

lamp.

12. Dimming ballasts shall be as per above, except dimmable from 100% to

5% of rated lamp lumens. Dimming ballasts shall be fully compatible

with the dimming controls.

B. Compact Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts: Multi-voltage (120 – 277V),

electronic programmed rapid-start type, designed for type and quantity

of lamps indicated. Ballast shall be designed for full light output

unless dimmer or bi-level control is indicated. Ballasts shall include

the following features:

1. Lamp end-of-life detection and shutdown circuit.

2. Automatic lamp starting after lamp replacement.

3. Sound Rating: Class A.

4. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 10 percent or less.

5. Transient Voltage Protection: IEEE C62.41.1 and IEEE C62.41.2,

Category A or better.

6. Operating Frequency: 20 kHz or higher.

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7. Lamp Current Crest Factor: 1.7 or less.

8. Ballast Factor: 0.95 or higher unless otherwise indicated.

9. Power Factor: 0.98 or higher.

10. Interference: Comply with CFR Title 47 Part 18 for limitations on

electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference for non-consumer

equipment.

11. Dimming ballasts shall be as per above, except dimmable from 100% to

5% of rated lamp lumens. Dimming ballasts shall be fully compatible

with the dimming controls.

C. Ballasts for HID fixtures: Multi-tap voltage (120 – 480V)

electromagnetic ballast for high intensity discharge lamps. Include

the following features unless otherwise indicated:

1. Ballast Circuit: Constant-wattage autotransformer or regulating

high-power-factor type.

2. Minimum Starting Temperature: Minus 22 deg F (Minus 30 deg C) for

single-lamp ballasts.

3. Rated Ambient Operating Temperature: 104 deg F (40 deg C).

4. Open-circuit operation that will not reduce average life.

5. Low-Noise Ballasts: Manufacturers' standard epoxy-encapsulated

models designed to minimize audible fixture noise.

2.3 FLUORESCENT EMERGENCY BALLAST

A. Self-contained, modular, battery-inverter unit, factory mounted within

lighting fixture housing and compatible with ballast.

1. Emergency Connection: Operate one fluorescent lamp(s) continuously

at an output of 1100 lumens each. Connect unswitched circuit to

battery-inverter unit and switched circuit to fixture ballast.

2. Test Push Button and Indicator Light: Visible and accessible

without opening fixture or entering ceiling space.

a. Push Button: Push-to-test type, in unit housing, simulates loss

of normal power and demonstrates unit operability.

b. Indicator Light: LED indicates normal power on. Normal glow

indicates trickle charge; bright glow indicates charging at end

of discharge cycle.

3. Battery: Sealed, maintenance-free, nickel-cadmium type.

4. Charger: Fully automatic, solid-state, constant-current type with

sealed power transfer relay.

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5. Integral Self-Test: Automatically initiates test of unit emergency

operation at required intervals. Test failure is annunciated by an

integral audible alarm and a flashing LED.

2.4 EMERGENCY LIGHTING UNIT

A. Complete, self-contained unit with batteries, battery charger, one or

more local or remote lamp heads with lamps, under-voltage relay, and

test switch.

1. Enclosure: Shall be //impact-resistant thermoplastic// //cast

aluminum//. Enclosure shall be suitable for the environmental

conditions in which installed.

2. Lamp Heads: Horizontally and vertically adjustable, mounted on the

face of the unit, except where otherwise indicated.

3. Lamps: Shall be 5 watts at the specified DC voltage.

4. Battery: Shall be maintenance-free nickel-cadmium. Minimum normal

life shall be minimum of 10 years.

5. Battery Charger: Dry-type full-wave rectifier with charging rates to

maintain the battery in fully-charged condition during normal

operation, and to automatically recharge the battery within 12 hours

following a 1-1/2 hour continuous discharge.

6. Integral Self-Test: Automatically initiates test of unit emergency

operation at required intervals. Test failure is annunciated by an

integral audible alarm and a flashing LED.

2.5 LAMPS

A. Linear and U-shaped T5 and T8 Fluorescent Lamps:

1. Except as indicated below, lamps shall be low-mercury energy saving

type, have a color temperature between 3500 and 4100K, a Color

Rendering Index (CRI) equal or greater than 80, average rated life

equal to or greater than 24,000 hours when used with an instant

start ballast and 30,000 hours when used with a programmed or rapid

start ballast (based on 3 hour starts), and be suitable for use with

dimming ballasts, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Over the beds in Intensive Care, Coronary Care, Recovery, Life

Support, and Observation and Treatment areas; Electromyographic,

Autopsy (Necropsy), Surgery, and certain dental rooms

(Examination, Oral Hygiene, Oral Surgery, Recovery, Labs,

Treatment, and X-Ray) use color corrected lamps having a CRI of

85 or above and a correlated color temperature between 5000 and

6000K, as shown on the drawings.

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b. Other areas as shown on the drawings.

2. Lamps shall comply with EPA Toxicity Characteristic Leachate

Procedure (TCLP) requirements.

B. Compact Fluorescent Lamps:

1. T4, CRI 80 (minimum), color temperature 3500K, average rated life

equal to or greater than 12,000 hours (based on 3 hour starts), and

suitable for use with dimming ballasts, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Lamps shall comply with EPA Toxicity Characteristic Leachate

Procedure (TCLP) requirements.

2.6 WALL MOUNTED FLUORESCENT BEDLIGHT FIXTURES

A. Fixtures shall be lensed.

B. Fixtures shall be rated for 120 Volt operation, and be powered through

the patient wall unit per Section 10 25 13, PATIENT BED SERVICE WALLS.

C. Provide 4-position, pull cord switch to control the upward and downward

portion of the light separately and simultaneously. Include an off

position, except in single bed rooms where the switch shall energize

and de-energize the downward light only. In the single bed rooms,

provide a 2-position pull cord switch for "on-off" control of the

downward lamps.

D. Provide low-voltage relays and switching integration with patient bed

controls.

2.7 LED EXIT LIGHT FIXTURES

A. Exit light fixtures shall meet applicable requirements of NFPA and UL.

B. Housing and door shall be die-cast aluminum.

C. For general purpose exit light fixtures, door frame shall be hinged,

with latch. For vandal-resistant exit light fixtures, door frame shall

be secured with tamper-resistant screws.

D. Finish shall be satin or fine-grain brushed aluminum.

E. There shall be no radioactive material used in the fixtures.

F. Fixtures:

1. Inscription panels shall be cast or stamped aluminum a minimum of

2.25 mm (0.090 inch) thick, stenciled with 150 mm (6 inch) high

letters, baked with red color stable plastic or fiberglass. Lamps

shall be luminous Light Emitting Diodes (LED) mounted in center of

letters on red color stable plastic or fiberglass.

2. Double-Faced Fixtures: Provide double-faced fixtures where required

or as shown on drawings.

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3. Directional Arrows: Provide directional arrows as part of the

inscription panel where required or as shown on drawings.

Directional arrows shall be the "chevron-type" of similar size and

width as the letters and meet the requirements of NFPA 101.

G. Voltage: Multi-voltage (120 – 277V).

2.8 LED LIGHT FIXTURES

A. General:

1. LED light fixtures shall be in accordance with IES, NFPA, UL, as

shown on the drawings, and as specified.

2. LED light fixtures shall be Reduction of Hazardous Substances

(RoHS)-compliant.

3. LED drivers shall include the following features unless otherwise

indicated:

a. Minimum efficiency: 85% at full load.

b. Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature: -20˚ C. (-4˚ F.)

c. Input Voltage: 120 - 277V (±10%) at 60 Hz.

d. Integral short circuit, open circuit, and overload protection.

e. Power Factor: ≥ 0.95.

f. Total Harmonic Distortion: ≤ 20%.

g. Comply with FCC 47 CFR Part 15.

4. LED modules shall include the following features unless otherwise

indicated:

a. Comply with IES LM-79 and LM-80 requirements.

b. Minimum CRI 80 and color temperature 3000˚ K unless otherwise

specified in LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE.

c. Minimum Rated Life: 50,000 hours per IES L70.

d. Light output lumens as indicated in the LIGHTING FIXTURE

SCHEDULE.

B. LED Downlights:

1. Housing, LED driver, and LED module shall be products of the same

manufacturer.

C. LED Troffers:

1. LED drivers, modules, and reflector shall be accessible,

serviceable, and replaceable from below the ceiling.

2. Housing, LED driver, and LED module shall be products of the same

manufacturer.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC, manufacturer's

instructions, and as shown on the drawings or specified.

B. Align, mount, and level the lighting fixtures uniformly.

C. Wall-mounted fixtures shall be attached to the studs in the walls, or

to a 20 gauge metal backing plate that is attached to the studs in the

walls. Lighting fixtures shall not be attached directly to gypsum

board.

D. Lighting Fixture Supports:

1. Shall provide support for all of the fixtures. Supports may be

anchored to channels of the ceiling construction, to the structural

slab or to structural members within a partition, or above a

suspended ceiling.

2. Shall maintain the fixture positions after cleaning and relamping.

3. Shall support the lighting fixtures without causing the ceiling or

partition to deflect.

4. Hardware for recessed fluorescent fixtures:

a. Where the suspended ceiling system is supported at the four

corners of the fixture opening, hardware devices shall clamp the

fixture to the ceiling system structural members, or plaster

frame at not less than four points in such a manner as to resist

spreading of the support members and safely lock the fixture into

the ceiling system.

b. Where the suspended ceiling system is not supported at the four

corners of the fixture opening, hardware devices shall

independently support the fixture from the building structure at

four points.

5. Hardware for surface mounting fluorescent fixtures to suspended

ceilings:

a. In addition to being secured to any required outlet box, fixtures

shall be bolted to a grid ceiling system at four points spaced

near the corners of each fixture. The bolts shall be not less

than 6 mm (1/4 inch) secured to channel members attached to and

spanning the tops of the ceiling structural grid members. Non-

turning studs may be attached to the ceiling structural grid

members or spanning channels by special clips designed for the

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purpose, provided they lock into place and require simple tools

for removal.

b. In addition to being secured to any required outlet box, fixtures

shall be bolted to ceiling structural members at four points

spaced near the corners of each fixture. Pre-positioned 6 mm (1/4

inch) studs or threaded plaster inserts secured to ceiling

structural members shall be used to bolt the fixtures to the

ceiling. In lieu of the above, 6 mm (1/4 inch) toggle bolts may

be used on new or existing ceiling provided the plaster and lath

can safely support the fixtures without sagging or cracking.

6. Surface mounted lighting fixtures:

a. Fixtures shall be bolted against the ceiling independent of the

outlet box at four points spaced near the corners of each unit.

The bolts (or stud-clips) shall be minimum 6 mm (1/4 inch) bolt,

secured to main ceiling runners and/or secured to cross runners.

Non-turning studs may be attached to the main ceiling runners and

cross runners with special non-friction clip devices designed for

the purpose, provided they bolt through the runner, or are also

secured to the building structure by 12 gauge safety hangers.

Studs or bolts securing fixtures weighing in excess of 25 kg (56

pounds) shall be supported directly from the building structure.

b. Where ceiling cross runners are installed for support of lighting

fixtures, they must have a carrying capacity equal to that of the

main ceiling runners and be rigidly secured to the main runners.

c. Fixtures less than 6.8 kg (15 pounds) in weight and occupying

less than 3715 sq cm (two square feet) of ceiling area may, when

designed for the purpose, be supported directly from the outlet

box when all the following conditions are met.

1) Screws attaching the fixture to the outlet box pass through

round holes (not key-hole slots) in the fixture body.

2) The outlet box is attached to a main ceiling runner (or cross

runner) with approved hardware.

3) The outlet box is supported vertically from the building

structure.

d. Fixtures mounted in open construction shall be secured directly

to the building structure with approved bolting and clamping

devices.

7. Single or double pendant-mounted lighting fixtures:

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a. Each stem shall be supported by an approved outlet box mounted

swivel joint and canopy which holds the stem captive and provides

spring load (or approved equivalent) dampening of fixture

oscillations. Outlet box shall be supported vertically from the

building structure.

8. Outlet boxes for support of lighting fixtures (where permitted)

shall be secured directly to the building structure with approved

devices or supported vertically in a hung ceiling from the building

structure with a nine gauge wire hanger, and be secured by an

approved device to a main ceiling runner or cross runner to prevent

any horizontal movement relative to the ceiling.

E. Furnish and install the new lamps as specified for all lighting

fixtures installed under this project, and for all existing lighting

fixtures reused under this project.

F. The electrical and ceiling trades shall coordinate to ascertain that

approved lighting fixtures are furnished in the proper sizes and

installed with the proper devices (hangers, clips, trim frames,

flanges, etc.), to match the ceiling system being installed.

G. Bond lighting fixtures to the grounding system as specified in Section

26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

H. At completion of project, replace all defective components of the

lighting fixtures at no cost to the Government.

I. Dispose of lamps per requirements of Section 01 74 19 and Section 02 41

00, DEMOLITION.


A. Perform the following:

1. Visual Inspection:

a. Verify proper operation by operating the lighting controls.

b. Visually inspect for damage to fixtures, lenses, reflectors,

diffusers, and louvers. Clean fixtures, lenses, reflectors,

diffusers, and louvers that have accumulated dust, dirt, or

fingerprints during construction.

2. Electrical tests:

a. Exercise dimming components of the lighting fixtures over full

range of dimming capability by operating the control devices(s)

in the presence of the COTR. Observe for visually detectable

flicker over full dimming range, and replace defective components

at no cost to the Government.

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b. Burn-in all lamps that require specific aging period to operate

properly, prior to occupancy by Government. Burn-in period to be

40 hours minimum, unless specifically recommended otherwise by

the lamp manufacturer. Burn-in dimmed fluorescent and compact

fluorescent lamps for at least 100 hours at full voltage, unless

specifically recommended otherwise by the lamp manufacturer.

Replace any lamps and ballasts which fail during burn-in.


A. Upon completion of acceptance checks and tests, the Contractor shall

show by demonstration in service that the lighting systems are in good

operating condition and properly performing the intended function.

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SECTION 27 05 33 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies conduit, fittings, and boxes to form complete,

coordinated, raceway systems. Raceways are required for communications

cabling unless shown or specified otherwise.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Sealing around penetrations to maintain integrity of fire rated

construction: Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

B. Fabrications for deflection of water away from building envelope at

penetrations: Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL.

C. Sealing around conduit penetrations through building envelope to

prevent moisture migration into building: Section 07 92 00, JOINT

SEALANTS.

D. Identification and painting of conduit and other devices: Section 09 91

00, PAINTING.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIAL

A. Minimum Conduit Size: 19 mm (3/4 inch).

B. Conduit:

1. Rigid Galvanized Steel: Conform to UL 6, ANSI C80.1.

2. Rigid Aluminum: Conform to UL 6A, ANSI C80.5.

3. Rigid Intermediate Steel Conduit (IMC): Conform to UL 1242, ANSI

C80.6.

4. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT):

a. Maximum Size: 105 mm (4 inches).

b. Install only for cable rated 600 volts or less.

c. Conform to UL 797, ANSI C80.3.

5. Flexible Galvanized Steel Conduit: Conform to UL 1.

6. Liquid-tight Flexible Metal Conduit: Conform to UL 360.

7. Surface Metal Raceway: Conform to UL 5.

8. Wireway, Approved “Basket”: Provide "Telecommunications Service”

rated with approved length way partitions and cable straps to

prevent wires and cables from changing from one partitioned pathway

to another.

C. Conduit Fittings:

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1. Rigid Galvanized Steel and Rigid Intermediate Steel Conduit

Fittings:

a. Provide fittings meeting requirements of UL 514B and ANSI/ NEMA

FB 1.

b. Sealing: Provide threaded cast iron type. Use continuous drain

type sealing fittings to prevent passage of water and vapor. In

concealed work, install sealing fittings in flush steel boxes

with blank cover plates having same finishes as other electrical

plates in room.

c. Standard Threaded Couplings, Locknuts, Bushings, and Elbows: Only

steel or malleable iron materials are acceptable. Integral

retractable type IMC couplings are also acceptable.

d. Locknuts: Bonding type with sharp edges for digging into metal

wall of an enclosure.

e. Bushings: Metallic insulating type, consisting of an insulating

insert molded or locked into metallic body of fitting. Bushings

made entirely of metal or nonmetallic material are not permitted.

f. Erickson (union-type) and Set Screw Type Couplings:

1) Couplings listed for use in concrete are permitted for use to

complete a conduit run where conduit is installed in concrete.

2) Use set screws of case hardened steel with hex head and cup

point to seat in conduit wall for positive ground. Tightening

of set screws with pliers is prohibited.

g. Provide OEM approved fittings.

2. Rigid Aluminum Conduit Fittings:

a. Standard Threaded Couplings, Locknuts, Bushings, and Elbows:

Malleable iron, steel or aluminum alloy materials; Zinc or

cadmium plate iron or steel fittings. Aluminum fittings

containing more than 0.4 percent copper are not permitted.

b. Locknuts and Bushings: As specified for rigid steel and IMC

conduit.

c. Set Screw Fittings: Not permitted for use with aluminum conduit.

3. Electrical Metallic Tubing Fittings:

a. Conform to UL 514B and ANSI/ NEMA FB1; only steel or malleable

iron materials are acceptable.

b. Couplings and Connectors: Concrete tight and rain tight, with

connectors having insulated throats.

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1) Use gland and ring compression type couplings and connectors

for conduit sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and smaller.

2) Use set screw type couplings with four set screws each for

conduit sizes over 50 mm (2 inches).

3) Use set screws of case-hardened steel with hex head and cup

point to seat in wall of conduit for positive grounding.

c. Indent type connectors or couplings are not permitted.

d. Die-cast or pressure-cast zinc-alloy fittings or fittings made of

"pot metal" are not permitted.

e. Provide OEM approved fittings.

4. Flexible Steel Conduit Fittings:

a. Conform to UL 514B; only steel or malleable iron materials are

acceptable.

b. Provide clamp type, with insulated throat.

c. Provide OEM approved fittings.

5. Liquid-tight Flexible Metal Conduit Fittings:

a. Conform to UL 514B and ANSI/ NEMA FB1; only steel or malleable

iron materials are acceptable.

b. Fittings must incorporate a threaded grounding cone, a steel or

plastic compression ring, and a gland for tightening.

c. Provide connectors with insulated throats to prevent damage to

cable jacket.

d. Provide OEM approved fittings.

6. Expansion and Deflection Couplings:

a. Conform to UL 467 and UL 514B.

b. Accommodate 19 mm (3/4 inch) deflection, expansion, or

contraction in any direction, and allow 30 degree angular

deflections.

c. Include internal flexible metal braid sized to ensure conduit

ground continuity and fault currents in accordance with UL 467,

and NEC code tables for ground conductors.

d. Jacket: Flexible, corrosion-resistant, watertight, moisture and

heat resistant molded rubber material with stainless steel jacket

clamps.

7. Rigid Aluminum Fittings:

a. Provide malleable iron, steel or aluminum alloy materials; zinc

or cadmium plate iron or steel fittings. Aluminum fittings

containing more than 0.4 percent copper are prohibited.

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b. Locknuts and Bushings: As specified for rigid steel and IMC

conduit.

c. Set Screw Fittings: Not permitted for use with aluminum conduit.

d. Indent type connectors or couplings are prohibited.

e. Die-cast or pressure-cast zinc-alloy fit-tings or fittings made

of “pot metal” are not permitted.

f. Provide OEM approved fittings.

8. Wireway Fittings: As recommended by wireway OEM.

D. Conduit Supports:

1. Parts and Hardware: Provide zinc-coat or equivalent corrosion

protection.

2. Individual Conduit Hangers: Designed for the purpose, having a pre-

assembled closure bolt and nut, and provisions for receiving a

hanger rod.

3. Multiple Conduit (Trapeze) Hangers: Minimum 38 mm by 38 mm (1-1/2 by

1-1/2 inch), 2.78 mm (12 gage) steel, cold formed, lipped channels;

with minimum 9 mm (3/8 inch) diameter steel hanger rods.

4. Solid Masonry and Concrete Anchors: Self-drilling expansion shields,

or machine bolt expansion.

E. Outlet, Splice, and Pull Boxes:

1. Conform to UL-50 and UL-514A.

2. Cast metal where required by NEC or shown, and equipped with

rustproof boxes.

3. Sheet Metal Boxes: Galvanized steel, except where otherwise shown.

4. Install flush mounted wall or ceiling boxes with raised covers so

that front face of raised cover is flush with wall.

5. Install surface mounted wall or ceiling boxes with surface style

flat or raised covers.

F. Wireways: Equip with hinged covers, except where removable covers are

shown.

G. Warning Tape: Standard, 4-Mil polyethylene 76 mm (3 inch) wide tape

detectable type, red with black letters, and imprinted with “CAUTION

BURIED COMMUNICATIONS CABLE BELOW”.

H. Flexible Nonmetallic Communications Raceway (Innerduct) and Fittings:

1. General: Provide UL 910 listed plenum, riser, and general purpose

corrugated pliable communications raceway for optical fiber cables

and communications cable applications; select in accordance with

provisions of NEC Articles 770 and 800.

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2. Provide Communications Raceway with a factory installed 567 kg (1250

lb.) tensile pre-lubricated pull tape.

3. Use only metallic straps, hangers and fittings to support raceway

from building structure. Cable ties are not permitted for securing

raceway to building structure.

4. Provide fittings to be installed in spaces used for environmental

air made of materials that do not exceed flammability, smoke

generation, ignitibility, and toxicity requirements of environmental

air space.

5. Size: Metric Designator 53 (trade size 2) or smaller.

6. Outside Plant: Plenum-rated where each interduct is 75 mm (3 inches)

and larger.

7. Inside Plant: Listed and marked for installation in plenum airspaces

and minimum 25 mm (1 inch) inside diameter.

8. Plenum: Non-metallic communications raceway.

a. Constructed of low smoke emission, flame retardant PVC with

corrugated construction.

b. UL 94 V-O rating for flame spreading limitation.

9. Provide innerduct reel lengths as necessary to ensure ducts are

continuous; one piece runs from ENTR to MH; MH to MH; DEMARC to

MCR/TER; TR to TR. Innerduct connectors are not permitted between

rooms.

10. Provide pulling accessories used for innerduct including but not

limited to, inner duct lubricants, spreaders, applicators, grips,

swivels, harnesses, and line missiles (blown air) compatible with

materials being pulled.

I. Outlet Boxes:

1. Flush wall mounted minimum 11.9 cm (4-11/16 inches) square, 9.2 cm

(3-5/8 inches) deep pressed galvanized steel.

2. 2-Gang Tile Box:

a. Flush backbox type for installation in block walls.

b. Minimum 92 mm (3-5/8 inches) deep.

J. Weatherproof Outlet Boxes: Surface mount two gang, 67 mm (2-5/8 inches)

deep weatherproof cast aluminum with powder coated finish internal

threads on hubs 19 mm (3/4 inch) minimum.

K. Cable Tray:

1. Provide wire basket type of sizes indicated; with all required

splicing and mounting hardware.

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2. Materials and Finishes:

a. Electro-plated zinc galvanized (post plated) made from carbon

steel and plated to ASTM B 633, Type III, SC-1.

b. Remove soot, manufacturing residue/oils, or metallic particles

after fabrication.

c. Rounded edges and smooth surfaces.

3. Provide continuous welded top side wire to protect cable insulation

and installers.

4. High strength steel wires formed into a 50 x 100 mm (2 inches by 4

inches) wire mesh pattern with intersecting wires welded together.

5. Wire Basket Sizes:

a. Wire Diameter: 5 mm (0.195 inch) minimum on all mesh sections.

b. Usable Loading Depth: 105 mm (4 inch).

c. Width: 300 mm (12 inches).

6. Fittings: Field-formed, from straight sections, in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Provide accessories to protect, support and install wire basket tray

system.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND REQUIREMENTS

A. Raceways typically required for cabling systems unless otherwise

indicated:

System Specification Section Installed Method

Nurse Call 27 52 23 Complete Conduit

Video Surveillance 28 23 00 Complete Conduit

Fire Detection and Alarm 28 31 00 Complete Conduit

B. Penetrations:

1. Cutting or Holes:

a. Locate holes in advance of installation. Where they are proposed

in structural sections, obtain approval of structural engineer

and COR prior to drilling through structural sections.

b. Make holes through concrete and masonry in new and existing

structures with a diamond core drill or concrete saw. Pneumatic

hammer, impact electric, hand or manual hammer type drills are

not permitted; COR may grant limited permission by request, in

condition of limited working space.

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c. Fire Stop: Where conduits, wireways, and other communications

raceways pass through fire partitions, fire walls, smoke

partitions, or floors, install a fire stop that provides an

effective barrier against spread of fire, smoke and gases as

specified in Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

1) Fill and seal clearances between raceways and openings with

fire stop material.

2) Install only retrofittable, non-hardening, and reusable

firestop material that can be removed and reinstalled to seal

around cables inside conduits.

d. Waterproofing at Floor, Exterior Wall, and Roof Conduit

Penetrations:

1) Seal clearances around conduit and make watertight as

specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS or directed by

waterproofing manufacturer.

C. Conduit Installation:

1. Minimum conduit size of 19 mm (3/4 inch), but not less than size

required for 40 percent fill.

2. Install insulated bushings on all conduit ends.

3. Install pull boxes after every 180 degrees of bends (two 90 degree

bends). Size boxes per TIA 569.

4. Extend vertical conduits/sleeves through floors minimum 75 mm (3

inches) above floor and minimum 75 mm (3 inches) below ceiling of

floor below.

5. Terminate conduit runs to and from a backboard in a closet or

interstitial space at top or bottom of backboard. Install conduits

to enter telecommunication rooms next to wall and flush with

backboard.

6. Where drilling is necessary for vertical conduits, locate holes so

as not to affect structural sections.

7. Seal empty conduits located in telecommunications rooms or on

backboards with a standard non-hardening putty compound to prevent

entrance of moisture and gases and to meet fire resistance

requirements.

8. Minimum radius of communication conduit bends:

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Sizes of Conduit

Trade Size

Radius of Conduit Bends

mm, Inches

3/4 150 (6)

1 230 (9)

1-1/4 350 (14)

1-1/2 430 (17)

2 525 (21)

2-1/2 635 (25)

3 775 (31)

3-1/2 900 (36)

4 1125 (45)

9. Provide 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick fire retardant plywood specified in

Section 06 10 00, ROUGH CARPENTRY on wall of communication closets

where shown on drawings. Mount plywood with bottom edge 300 mm (12

inches) above finished floor and top edge 2.74 m (9 feet) A.F.F.

10. Provide pull wire in all empty conduits; sleeves through floor are

exceptions.

11. Complete each entire conduit run installation before pulling in

cables.

12. Flattened, dented, or deformed conduit is not permitted.

13. Ensure conduit installation does not encroach into ceiling height

head room, walkways, or doorways.

14. Cut conduit square with a hacksaw, ream, remove burrs, and draw

tight.

15. Install conduit mechanically continuous.

16. Independently support conduit at 2.44 m (8 feet) on center; do not

use other supports (i.e., suspended ceilings, suspended ceiling

supporting members, luminaires, conduits, mechanical piping, or

mechanical ducts).

17. Support conduit within 300 mm (1 foot) of changes of direction, and

within 300 mm (1 foot) of each enclosure to which connected.

18. Close ends of empty conduit with plugs or caps to prevent entry of

debris, until cables are pulled in.

19. Attach conduits to cabinets, splice cases, pull boxes and outlet

boxes with bonding type locknuts. For rigid and IMC conduit

installations, provide a locknut on inside of enclosure, made up

wrench tight. Do not make conduit connections to box covers.

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20. Do not use aluminum conduits in wet locations.

21. Unless otherwise indicated on drawings or specified herein, conceal

conduits within finished walls, floors and ceilings.

22. Conduit Bends:

a. Make bends with standard conduit bending machines; observe

minimum bend radius for cable type and outside diameter.

b. Conduit hickey is permitted only for slight offsets, and for

straightening stubbed conduits.

c. Bending of conduits with a pipe tee or vise is not permitted.

23. Layout and Homeruns - Deviations: Make only where necessary to avoid

interferences and only after drawings showing proposed deviations

have been submitted and approved by COR.

D. Concealed Work Installation:

1. In Concrete:

a. Conduit: Rigid steel or IMC.

b. Align and run conduit in direct lines.

c. Install conduit through concrete beams only when the following

occurs:

1) Where shown on structural drawings.

2) As accepted by COR prior to construction, and after submittal

of drawing showing location, size, and position of each

penetration.

d. Installation of conduit in concrete that is less than 75 mm (3

inches) thick is prohibited.

1) Conduit outside diameter larger than 1/3 of slab thickness is

prohibited.

2) Space between Conduits in Slabs: Approximately six conduit

diameters apart, except one conduit diameter at conduit

crossings.

3) Install conduits approximately in center of slab to ensure a

minimum of 19 mm (3/4 inch) of concrete around conduits.

e. Make couplings and connections watertight. Use thread compounds

that are NRTL listed conductive type to ensure low resistance

ground continuity through conduits. Tightening set screws with

pliers is not permitted.

E. Furred or Suspended Ceilings and in Walls:

1. Rigid steel or rigid aluminum. Different type conduits mixed

indiscriminately in same system is not permitted.

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2. Align and run conduit parallel or perpendicular to building lines.

3. Tightening set screws with pliers is not permitted.

F. Exposed Work Installation:

1. Unless otherwise indicated on drawings, exposed conduit is only

permitted in telecommunications rooms.

a. Provide rigid steel, IMC or rigid aluminum.

b. Different type of conduits mixed indiscriminately in system is

not permitted.

2. Align and run conduit parallel or perpendicular to building lines.

3. Install horizontal runs close to ceiling or beams and secure with

conduit straps.

4. Support horizontal or vertical runs at not over 2400 mm (96 inches)

intervals.

5. Painting:

a. Paint exposed conduit as specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

b. Refer to Section 09 91 00, PAINTING for preparation, paint type,

and exact color.

c. Provide labels where conduits pass through walls and floors and

at maximum 6000 mm (20 foot) intervals in between.

G. Expansion Joints:

1. Conduits 75 mm (3 inches) and larger, that are secured to building

structure on opposite sides of a building expansion joint, require

expansion and deflection couplings. Install couplings in accordance

with manufacturer's recommendations.

2. Provide conduits smaller than 75 mm (3 inches) with pull boxes on

both sides of expansion joint. Connect conduits to expansion and

deflection couplings as specified.

3. Install expansion and deflection couplings where shown.

H. Conduit Supports, Installation:

1. Select AC193 code listed mechanical anchors or fastening devices

with safe working load not to exceed 1/4 of proof test load.

2. Use pipe straps or individual conduit hangers for supporting

individual conduits. Maximum distance between supports is 2.5 m (8

foot) on center.

3. Support multiple conduit runs with trapeze hangers. Use trapeze

hangers designed to support a load equal or greater than sum of the

weights of the conduits, wires, hanger itself, and 90 kg (200

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pounds). Attach each conduit with U-bolts or other accepted

fasteners.

4. Support conduit independent of pull boxes, luminaires, suspended

ceiling components, angle supports, duct work, and similar items.

5. Fastenings and Supports in Solid Masonry and Concrete:

a. New Construction: Use steel or malleable iron concrete inserts

set in place prior to placing concrete.

b. Existing Construction:

1) Code AC193 listed wedge type steel expansion anchors minimum 6

mm (1/4 inch) bolt size and minimum 28 mm (1-1/8 inch)

embedment.

2) Power set fasteners minimum 6 mm (1/4 inch) diameter with

depth of penetration minimum 75 mm (3 inches).

3) Use vibration and shock resistant anchors and fasteners for

attaching to concrete ceilings.

6. Fastening to Hollow Masonry: Toggle bolts are permitted.

7. Fastening to Metal Structures: Use machine screw fasteners or other

devices designed and accepted for application.

8. Bolts supported only by plaster or gypsum wallboard are not

acceptable.

9. Attachment by wood plugs, rawl plug, plastic, lead or soft metal

anchors, or wood blocking and bolts supported only by plaster is

prohibited.

10. Do not support conduit from chain, wire, or perforated strap.

11. Spring steel type supports or fasteners are not permitted except

horizontal and vertical supports/fasteners within walls.

12. Vertical Supports:

a. Install riser clamps and supports for vertical conduit runs in

accordance with NEC.

b. Provide supports for cable and wire with fittings that include

internal wedges and retaining collars.

I. Box Installation:

1. Boxes for Concealed Conduits:

a. Flush mounted.

b. Provide raised covers for boxes to suit wall or ceiling,

construction and finish.

2. In addition to boxes shown, install additional boxes where needed to

prevent damage to cables during pulling.

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3. Remove only knockouts as required and plug unused openings. Use

threaded plugs for cast metal boxes and snap-in metal covers for

sheet metal boxes.

4. Stencil or install phenolic nameplates on covers of boxes identified

on riser diagrams; for example "SIG-FA JB No. 1".

5. Outlet boxes mounted back-to-back in same wall are not permitted. A

minimum 600 mm (24 inches) center-to-center lateral spacing must be

maintained between boxes.

J. Flexible Nonmetallic Communications Raceway (Innerduct), Installation:

1. Install supports from building structure for horizontal runs at

intervals not to exceed 900 mm (3 feet) and at each end.

2. Install supports from building structure for vertical runs at

intervals not to exceed 1.2 m (4 feet) and at each side of joints.

3. Install only in accessible spaces not subject to physical damage or

corrosive influences.

4. Make bends manually to assure internal diameter of tubing is not

effectively reduced.

5. Extend each segment of innerduct minimum 300 mm (12 inches) beyond

end of service conduit tie or cable tray. Restrain innerduct ends

with wall mount clamps and seal when cable is installed.

3.2 TESTING

A. Examine fittings and locknuts for secureness.

B. Test RMC, IMC and EMT systems for electrical continuity.

C. Perform simple continuity test after cable installation.

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SECTION 27 52 23 NURSE CALL AND CODE BLUE SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION SUMMARY

A. Work covered by this document includes design, engineering, labor,

material and products, equipment warranty and system warranty, training

and services for, and incidental to, the complete installation of new

and fully operating National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – Life

Safety Code 101.3-2 (a) Labeled and (b) Listed, Emergency Service

Nurse-Call and/or Life Safety listed Code Blue Communication System and

associated equipment (here-in-after referred to as the System) provided

in approved locations indicated on the contract drawings. These items

shall be tested and certified capable of receiving, distributing,

interconnecting and supporting Nurse-Call and/or Code Blue

communications signals generated local and remotely as detailed herein.

B. Work shall be complete, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA), National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL – i.e.

Underwriters Laboratory [UL]) Listed and Labeled; and VA Central

Office (VACO), Telecommunications Voice Engineering (TVE 005OP3B)

tested, certified and ready for operation.

C. The System shall be delivered free of engineering, manufacturing,

installation, and functional defects. It shall be designed, engineered

and installed for ease of operation, maintenance, and testing.

D. The term “provide”, as used herein, shall be defined as: designed,

engineered, furnished, installed, certified, tested, and warranty by

the Contractor.

E. Specification Order of Precedence: In the event of a conflict between

the text of this document and the Project’s Contract Drawings outlined

and/or cited herein; THE TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT TAKES PRECEDENCE.

HOWEVER, NOTHING IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL SUPERSEDE APPLICABLE EMERGENCY

LAWS AND REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY NATIONAL AND/OR LOCAL LIFE AND

PUBLIC SAFETY CODES. The Local Fire Marshall and/or VA Public Safety

Officer are the only authorities that may modify this document’s

EMERGENCY CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, on a case by case basis, in

writing and confirmed by VA’s Project Manager (PM), Resident Engineer

(RE) and TVE-005OP3B. The VA PM is the only approving authority for

other amendments to this document that may be granted, on a case by

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case basis, in writhing with technical concurrencies by VA’s PM, RE,

TVE-005OP3B and identified Facility Project Personnel.

F. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Contractor shall ensure

that all management, sales, engineering and installation personnel have

read and understand the requirements of this specification before the

system is designed, engineered, delivered and provided. The Contractor

shall furnish a written statement stating this requirement as a part of

the technical submittal that includes each name and certification,

including the OEMs. The Contractor is cautioned to obtain in writing,

all approvals for system changes relating to the published contract

specifications and drawings, from the PM and/or the RE before

proceeding with the change.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. 01 33 23 – Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples.

B. 07 84 00 – Firestopping.

C. 26 05 21 – Low – Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (600

Volts and Below).

D. 27 05 26 – Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems.

E. 27 05 33 – Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems.

1.3 DEFINITION

A. Provide: Design, engineer, furnish, install, connect complete, test,

certify and warranty.

B. Work: Materials furnished and completely installed.

C. Review of contract drawings: A service by the engineer to reduce the

possibility of materials being ordered which do not comply with

contract documents. The engineer's review shall not relieve the

Contractor of responsibility for dimensions or compliance with the

contract documents. The reviewer's failure to detect an error does not

constitute permission for the Contractor to proceed in error.

D. Headquarters (aka VACO) Technical Review, for National and VA

Communications and Security, Codes, Frequency Licensing Standards,

Guidelines and Compliance:

Office of Telecommunications

Special Communications Team (005OP3B)

1335 East West Highway – 3rd Floor

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910,

(O) 301-734-0350, (F) 301-734-0360

E. Engineer: Fratto Engineering, Inc.

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2201 N. Collins, Suite 295

Arlington, TX 76011

F. Owner: VAMC North Texas Healthcare Systems, Dallas, TX

G. General Contractor (GC): To be determined.

H. Contractor: Systems Contractor; you; successful bidder.

1.4 REFERENCES

A. The installation shall comply fully with all governing authorities,

laws and ordinances, regulations, codes and standards, including, but

not limited to:

1. United States Federal Law:

a. Departments of:

1) Commerce, Consolidated Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 15 –

Under the Information Technology Management Reform Act (Public

Law 104-106), the Secretary of Commerce approves standards and

guidelines that are developed by the:

a) Chapter II, National Institute of Standards Technology

(NIST – formerly the National Bureau of Standards). Under

Section 5131 of the Information Technology Management

Reform Act of 1996 and the Federal Information Security

Management Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347), NIST develops

– Federal Information Processing Standards Publication

(FIPS) 140-2—Security Requirements for Cryptographic

Modules.

b) Chapter XXIII, National Telecommunications and Information

Administration (NTIA – aka ‘Red Book’) Chapter 7.8 / 9;

CFR, Title 47 Federal communications Commission (FCC) Part

15, Radio Frequency Restriction of Use and Compliance in

“Safety of Life” Functions & Locations.

2) FCC - Communications Act of 1934, as amended, CFR, Title 47 –

Telecommunications, in addition to Part 15 – Restrictions of

use for Part 15 listed Radio Equipment in Safety of Life /

Emergency Functions / Equipment/ Locations (also see CFR,

Title 15 – Department of Commerce, Chapter XXIII – NTIA):

a) Part 15 – Restrictions of use for Part 15 listed Radio

Equipment in Safety of Life / Emergency Functions /

Equipment/Locations.

b) Part 58 – Television Broadcast Service.

c) Part 90 – Rules and Regulations, Appendix C.

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3) Health, (Public Law 96-88), CFR, Title 42, Chapter IV Health &

Human Services, CFR, Title 46, Subpart 1395(a)(b) JCAHO “a

hospital that meets JCAHO accreditation is deemed to meet the

Medicare conditions of Participation by meeting Federal

Directives:”

a) All guidelines for Life, Personal and Public Safety; and,

Essential and Emergency Communications.

4) Labor, CFR, Title 29, Part 1910, Chapter XVII - Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety

and Health Standard:

a) Subpart 7 - Definition and requirements (for a NRTL – 15

Laboratory’s, for complete list, contact

(http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/faq_nrtl.html):

1) UL:

a) 44-02 – Standard for Thermoset-Insulated Wires and

Cables.

b) 65 – Standard for Wired Cabinets.

c) 83-03 – Standard for Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires

and Cables.

d) 467-01 – Standard for Electrical Grounding and

Bonding Equipment

e) 468 – Standard for Grounding and Bonding Equipment.

f) 486A-01 – Standard for Wire Connectors and Soldering

Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors

g) 486C-02 – Standard for Splicing Wire Connectors.

h) 486D-02 – Standard for Insulated Wire Connector

Systems for Underground Use or in Damp or Wet

Locations.

i) 486E-00 – Standard for Equipment Wiring Terminals for

Use with Aluminum and/or Copper Conductors.

j) 493-01 – Standard for Thermoplastic-Insulated

Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cable.

k) 514B-02 – Standard for Fittings for Cable and

Conduit.

l) 1069 – Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment.

m) 1449 – Standard for Transient Voltage Surge

Suppressors.

n) 1479-03 – Standard for Fire Tests of Through-

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Penetration Fire Stops.

o) 1666 – Standard for Wire/Cable Vertical (Riser) Tray

Flame Tests.

p) 1863 – Standard for Safety, Communications Circuits

Accessories.

q) 2024 – Standard for Optical Fiber Raceways.

r) 60950-1/2 – Information Technology Equipment –

Safety.

2) Canadian Standards Association (CSA): same tests as for

UL.

3) Communications Certifications Labatory (CCL): same tests

as for UL.

4) Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ITSNA formerly

Edison Testing Laboratory [ETL]): same tests as for UL.

b) Subpart 35 – Compliance with NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code.

c) Subpart 36 - Design and construction requirements for exit

routes.

d) Subpart 268 - Telecommunications.

e) Subpart 305 - Wiring methods, components, and equipment

for general use.

5) Department of Transportation, CFR, Title 49 (Public Law 89-

670), Part 1, Subpart C – Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA):

a) Standards AC 110/460-ID & AC 707 / 460-2E – Advisory

Circulars for Construction of Antenna Towers.

b) Forms 7450 and 7460-2 – Antenna Construction Registration.

6) Veterans Affairs (Public Law No. 100-527), CFR, Title 38,

Volumes I & II:

a) Office of Telecommunications:

1) Handbook 6100 – Telecommunications.

a) Spectrum Management FCC & NTIA Radio Frequency

Compliance and Licensing Program.

b) Special Communications Proof of Performance Testing,

VACO Compliance and Life Safety Certification(s).

b) Office of Cyber and Information Security (OCIS):

1) Handbook 6500 - Information Security Program.

2) Wireless and Handheld Device Security Guideline Version

3.2, August 15, 2005.

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c) VA’s National Center for Patient Safety – Veterans Health

Administration Warning System, Failure of Medical Alarm

Systems using Paging Technology to Notify Clinical Staff,

July 2004.

d) VA’s Center for Engineering Occupational Safety and Health,

concurrence with warning identified in VA Directive 7700.

e) Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM):

1) Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1).

2) Standard Detail and CAD Standards (PG-18-4).

3) Equipment Guide List (PG-18-5).

4) Electrical Design Manual for VA Facilities (PG 18-10),

Articles 7 & 8.

5) Minimum Requirements of A/E Submissions (PG 18-15):

a) Volume B, Major New Facilities, Major Additions; and

Major Renovations, Article VI, Paragraph B.

b) Volume C - Minor and NRM Projects, Article III,

Paragraph S.

c) Volume E - Request for Proposals Design/Build

Projects, Article II, Paragraph F.

6) Mission Critical Facilities Design Manual (Final Draft –

2007).

7) Life Safety Protected Design Manual (Final Draft –

2007).

8) Solicitation for Offerors (SFO) for Lease Based Clinics

– (05-2009).

b. Federal Specifications (Fed. Specs.):

1) A-A-59544-00 - Cable and Wire, Electrical (Power, Fixed

Installation).

2. National Codes:

a. American Institute of Architects (AIA): Guidelines for Healthcare

Facilities.

b. American National Standards Institute/Electronic Industries

Association/Telecommunications Industry Association

(ANSI/EIA/TIA):

1) 568-B - Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring

Standards:

a) B-1 – General Requirements.

b) B-2 – Balanced twisted-pair cable systems.

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c) B-3 - Fiber optic cable systems.

2) 569 - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications

Pathways and Spaces.

3) 606 – Administration Standard for the Telecommunications

Infrastructure of Communications Buildings.

4) 607 – Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements

for Telecommunications.

5) REC 127-49 – Power Supplies.

6) RS 270 – Tools, Crimping, Solderless Wiring Devices,

Recommended Procedures for User Certification.

c. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1) Standard 17.4 – Guide for Emergency Personnel.

2) Standard 17.5 – Elevator & Escalator Equipment (prohibition of

installing non-elevator equipment in Elevator Equipment Room /

Mechanical Penthouse).

d. American Society of Testing Material (ASTM):

1) D2301-04 - Standard Specification for Vinyl Chloride Plastic

Pressure Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape.

e. Building Industries Communications Services Installation (BICSI):

1) All standards for smart building wiring, connections and

devices for commercial and medical facilities.

2) Structured Building Cable Topologies.

3) In consort with ANSI/EIA/TIA.

f. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):

1) SO/TR 21730:2007 - Use of mobile wireless communication and

computing technology in healthcare facilities -

Recommendations for electromagnetic compatibility (management

of unintentional electromagnetic interference) with medical

devices.

2) 0739-5175/08/©2008 IEEE – Medical Grade – Mission Critical –

Wireless Networks.

3) C62.41 – Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits.

g. NFPA:

1) 70 - National Electrical Code (current date of issue) –

Articles 517, 645 & 800.

2) 75 - Standard for Protection of Electronic Computer Data-

Processing Equipment.

3) 77 – Recommended Practice on Static Electricity.

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4) 99 - Healthcare Facilities.

5) 101 - Life Safety Code.

3. State Hospital Code(s).

4. Local Town, City and/or County Codes.

5. Accreditation Organization(s):

a. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Organization

(JCAHO) – Section VI, Part 3a – Operating Features.

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

A. The OEM shall have had experience with three (3) or more installations

of Nurse Call systems of comparable size and interfacing complexity

with regards to type and design as specified herein. Each of these

installations shall have performed satisfactorily for at least one (1)

year after final acceptance by the user. Include the names, locations

and point of contact for these installations as a part of the

submittal.

B. The Contractor shall submit certified documentation that they have been

an authorized distributor and service organization for the OEM for a

minimum of three (3) years. The Contractor shall be authorized by the

OEM to pass thru the OEM’s warranty of the installed equipment to VA.

In addition, the OEM and Contractor shall accept complete

responsibility for the design, installation, certification, operation,

and physical support for the System. This documentation, along with

the System Contractor and OEM certifications must be provided in

writing as part of the Contractor’s Technical submittal.

C. The Contractor’s Communications Technicians assigned to the System

shall be fully trained, qualified, and certified by the OEM on the

engineering, installation, operation, and testing of the System. The

Contractor shall provide formal written evidence of current OEM

certification(s) for the installer(s) as a part of the submittal or to

the RE before being allowed to commence work on the System.

D. The Contractor shall display all applicable national, state and local

licenses.

E. The Contractor shall submit copy (s) of Certificate of successful

completion of OEM’s installation/training school for installing

technicians of the System’s Nurse Call and/or Code Blue equipment being

proposed.

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1.6 CODES AND PERMITS

A. Provide all necessary permits and schedule all inspections as

identified in the contract’s milestone chart, so that the system is

proof of performance tested, certified and approved by VA and ready for

operation on a date directed by the Owner.

B. The contractor is responsible to adhere to all codes described herein

and associated contractual, state and local codes.

1.7 SCHEDULING

A. After the award of contract, the Contractor shall prepare a detailed

schedule (aka milestone chart) using “Microsoft Project” software or

equivalent. The Contractor Project Schedule (CPS) shall indicate

detailed activities for the projected life of the project. The CPS

shall consist of detailed activities and their restraining

relationships. It will also detail manpower usage throughout the

project.

B. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate all work with

the other trades for scheduling, rough-in, and finishing all work

specified. The owner will not be liable for any additional costs due

to missed dates or poor coordination of the supplying contractor with

other trades.

1.8 REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND EQUIPMENT DATA SUBMITTALS (AKA TECHNICAL SUBMITTAL[S])

(Note: The Contractor is encouraged, but not required, to submit

separate technical submittal(s) outlining alternate technical

approach(s) to the system requirements stated here-in as long as each

alternate technical document(s) is complete, separate, and submitted in

precisely the same manner as outlined herein. VA will review and rate

each received alternate submittal, which follows this requirement, in

exactly the same procedure as outlined herein. Partial, add-on, or

addenda type alternates will not be accepted or reviewed.)

A. Submit at one time within 10 days of contract awarding, drawings and

product data on all proposed equipment and system. Check for

compliance with contract documents and certify compliance with

Contractor's "APPROVED" stamp and signature.

B. Support all submittals with descriptive materials, i.e., catalog

sheets, product data sheets, diagrams, and charts published by the

manufacturer. These materials shall show conformance to specification

and drawing requirements.

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C. Where multiple products are listed on a single cut-sheet, circle or

highlight the one that you propose to use. Provide a complete and

through equipment list of equipment expected to be installed in the

system, with spares, as a part of the submittal. Special

Communications (TVE-005OP3B) will not review any submittal that does

not have this list.

D. Provide four (4) copies to the PM for technical review. The PM will

provide a copy to the offices identified in Paragraph 1.3.C & D, at a

minimum for compliance review as described herein where each

responsible individual(s) shall respond to the PM within 10 days of

receipt of their acceptance or rejection of the submittal(s).

E. Provide interconnection methods, conduit (where not already installed),

junction boxes (J-Boxes), cable, interface fixtures and equipment lists

for the: ENR(s) ( aka DMARC), TER, TCR, MCR, MCOR, PCR, ECR, Stacked

Telecommunications Rooms (STR), Nurses Stations (NS), Head End Room

(HER), Head End Cabinet (HEC), Head End Interface Cabinet (HEIC) and

approved TCO locations TIP interface distribution layout drawing, as

they are to be installed and interconnected to teach other (REFER TO

APPENDIX B – SUGGESTED TELECOMMUNI-CAITONS ONE LINE TOPOLOGY pull-out

drawing).

F. Equipment technical literature detailing the electrical and technical

characteristics of each item of equipment to be furnished.

G. Engineering drawings of the System, showing calculated of expected

signal levels at the headend input and output, each input and output

distribution point, and signal level at each telecommunications outlet.

H. Surveys Required as a Part of The Technical Submittal:

1. The Contractor shall provide the following System surveys that

depict various system features and capacities required in addition

to the on-site survey requirements described herein (see

Specification Paragraph 2.4.3). Each survey shall be in writing and

contain the following information (the formats are suggestions and

may be used for the initial Technical Submittal Survey

requirements), as a minimum:

a. Nurse Call Cable System Design Plan:

1) An OEM and contractor designed functioning Nurse Call System

cable plan to populate the entire TIP empty conduit/pathway

distribution systems provided as a part of Specification 27 11

00 shall be provided as a part of the technical proposal. A

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specific functioning Nurse Call: cable, interfaces, J-boxes

and back boxes shall coincide with the total growth items as

described herein. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to

provide the Systems’ entire Nurse Call cable and accessory

requirements and engineer a functioning Nurse Call

distribution system and equipment requirement plan of the

following paragraph(s), at a minimum:

2) The required Nurse Call and/or Code Blue Equipment Locations:

EQUIPPED ITEM CAPACITY GROWTH

Master Stations

Dome Lights

Room

Corridor

Other

Patient Stations

Single

Dual

Isolation

Other

Emergency Stations

Bath

Toilet

Isolation

Other

Staff Stations

Code Blue

Patient Locations

Central Control Cabinet/Equipment

Location

Power Supply(s)

UPS(s)

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1.9 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS (AS BUILTS)

A. Throughout progress of the Work, maintain an accurate record of changes

in Contract Documents. Upon completion of Work, transfer recorded

changes to a set of Project Record Documents.

B. The floorplans shall be marked in pen to include the following:

1. Each device specific locations with UL labels affixed.

2. Conduit locations.

3. Each interface and equipment specific location.

4. Head-end equipment and specific location.

5. Wiring diagram.

6. Labeling and administration documentation.

7. Warranty certificate.

8. System test results.

1.10 WARRANTIES / GUARANTY

A. The Contractor shall warrant the installation to be free from defect in

material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of

acceptance of the project by the owner. The Contractor shall agree to

remedy covered defects within four (4) hours of notification of major

failures or within twenty-four (24) hours of notification for

individual station related problems.

B. The Contractor shall agree to grantee the system according to the

guidelines outlined in Article 4 herein.

1.11 USE OF THE SITE

A. Use of the site shall be at the GC’s direction.

B. Coordinate with the GC for lay-down areas for product storage and

administration areas.

C. Coordinate work with the GC and their sub-contractors.

D. Access to buildings wherein the work is performed shall be directed by

the GC.

1.12 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will

prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft.

B. Store products in original containers.

C. Coordinate with the GC for product storage. There may be little or no

storage space available on site. Plan to potentially store materials

off site.

D. Do not install damaged products. Remove damaged products from the site

and replaced with new product at no cost to the Owner.

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1.13 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT

A. Prior to final inspection and acceptance of the work, remove all

debris, rubbish, waste material, tools, construction equipment,

machinery and surplus materials from the project site and thoroughly

clean your work area.

B. Before the project closeout date, the Contractor shall submit:

1. OEM Equipment Warranty Certificates.

2. Evidence of compliance with requirements of governing authorities

such as the Low Voltage Certificate of Inspection.

3. Project record documents.

4. Instruction manuals and software that is a part of the system.

5. System Guaranty Certificate.

C. Contractor shall submit written notice that:

1. Contract Documents have been reviewed.

2. Project has been inspected for compliance with contract.

3. Work has been completed in accordance with the contract.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS / FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. Furnish and install a complete and fully functional and operable Nurse

Call System for each location shown on the contract drawings and TCOs

WHOSE EMPTY CONDUIT SYSTEM WAS PROVIDED AS A PART OF SPECIFICATION 27

11 00.

B. The specific location for each Nurse Call: Central Control Cabinet is

as noted on the drawing, Power Supply is internal, UPS is internal,

Master Station is as located on the drawing, Duty Station is as

located on the drawing, Emergency Station is as located on the drawing,

Dome Light is as located on the drawing, and Code Blue Station is as

located on the drawing.

C. Coordinate features and select interface components to form an

integrated Nurse Call system. Match components and interconnections

between the systems for optimum performance of specified functions.

D. Expansion Capability: The Nurse Call equipment interfaces and cables

shall be able to increase number of enunciation points in the future by

a minimum of 50 percent (%) above those indicated without adding any

internal or external components or main trunk cable conductors.

E. Equipment: Active electronic type shall use solid-state components,

fully rated for continuous duty unless otherwise indicated. Select

equipment for normal operation on input power usually supplied between

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110 to 130 VAC, 60 Hz supplied from the Facility’s Emergency Electrical

Power System.

F. Meet all FCC requirements regarding equipment listing, low radiation

and/or interference of RF signal(s). The system shall be designed to

prevent direct pickup of signals from within and outside the building

structure.

G. Weather/Water Proof Equipment: Listed and labeled by an OSHA certified

NRTL (i.e. UL) for duty outdoors or in damp locations.

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Furnish and install a complete and fully functional and operable Nurse

Call and/or Code Blue System WHOSE EMPTY CONDUIT SYSTEM WAS PROVIDED AS

A PART OF SPECIFICATION 27 11 00.

B. The Contractor is responsible for interfacing the PA, MATV, RED,

Patient Bed Headwall Interface.

C. The Contractor shall continually employ interfacing methods that are

approved by the OEM and VA. At a minimum, an acceptable interfacing

method requires not only a physical and mechanical connection, but also

a matching of signal, voltage, and processing levels with regard to

signal quality and impedance. The interface point must adhere to all

standards described herein for the full separation of Critical Care and

Life Safety systems.

D. The System Contractor shall connect the System ensuring that all NFPA

and UL Critical Care and Life Safety Circuit and System separation

guidelines are satisfied. The System Contractor is not allowed to make

any connections to the Telephone System. VA shall arrange for the

interconnection between the PA, MATV, and Patient Bed Service Walls

Systems with the appropriate responsible parties.

E. System hardware shall consist of a standalone (separate) nurse call

Code Blue patient communications network comprised of nurse consoles,

control stations, staff and duty stations, room and corridor dome

lights, pillow speakers/call cords, pull cord and/or emergency push

button stations, wiring. And, other options such as, pocket page

interfaces, computer interfaces, printer interfaces, wireless /

telephone network interfaces, and nurse locating system interface (when

specifically approved first by TVE 005OP3B) and as shown on drawings.

All necessary equipment required to meet the intent of these

specifications, whether or not enumerated within these specifications,

shall be supplied and installed to provide a complete and operating

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nurse call Code Blue patient communications network. It is not

acceptable to utilize the telephone cable system for the control and

distribution of nurse call (code Blue) signals and equipment.

F. System firmware shall be the product of a reputable firmware OEM of

record with a proven history of product reliability and sole control

over all source code. Manufacturer shall provide, free of charge,

product firmware/software upgrades for a period of two (2) years from

date of acceptance by VA for any product feature enhancements. System

configuration programming changes shall not require any exchange of

parts and shall be capable of being executed remotely via a modem

connection (when specifically approved first by TVE 005OP3B).

G. The Nurse Call Head End Equipment shall be located in

Telecommunications Room B620. The Nurse Call / Code Blue System may

interface the PA system when specifically approved by VA Headquarters T

VE 005OP3B during the project approval process prior to contract

bidding.

H. The System shall utilize microprocessor components for all signaling

and programming circuits and functions. Self contained or on board

system program memory shall be non-volatile and protected from erasure

from power outages for a minimum of 12 hours.

I. Provide a backup battery or a UPS for the System (including each

distribution cabinet/point, CRT and Monitor) to allow normal operation

and function (as if there was no AC power failure) in the event of an

AC power failure or during input power fluctuations for a minimum of 30

minutes.

J. The System is defined as Critical Service and the Code Blue functions

is defined as Life Safety/Support by NFPA (re Part 1.1.A) and so

evaluated by JCAHCO. Therefore, the system shall have a minimum of two

(2) additional remote enunciation points in order to satisfy NFPA’s

Life Safety Code 101 (the typical secondary locations are Telephone

Operators Room, MAS ER Desk, Boiler Plant, etc; AND the primary

location is required to be in the SCC Room.

1. These two (2) additional remote locations shall be fully manned:

a. 24/7/365 for certified Hospital.

b. As long as other identified VA Medical / Servicing Facilities are

open for servicing patients.

c. At a minimum, Code Blue Functions shall be provided in all

Recovery (Medical and Surgical) Rooms, Intensive Care Units

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(ICU), Cardiac Care Units (CCU), Step Down Room, Life Support /

Monitoring Rooms, Oncology / Radiology Procedure Rooms, Dialysis

Areas.

d. The minimum remote enunciation locations shall be:

1) The Telephone / PBX Operator Room.

2) The Police Control / Operations Room.

3) Other location(s) that is specifically approved by VA

Headquarters TVE - 005OP3B DURING THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

STAGES AND PRIOR TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASE.

2. In addition to the two (2) remote locations afore described, the

following locations are the minimum required for additional Nurse

Call /Code Blue Annunciation:

a. “On Call” Rooms.

b. Each Nurse Master Station.

c. Each Staff Station.

d. Each Duty Station.

3. The MAXIMUM enunciation time period from placement of the Code Blue

Call to enunciation at each remote locations is 10 seconds; and, 15

seconds to the subsequent enunciating media stations (i.e. PA, Radio

Paging, Emergency Telephone or Radio Backup, etc.).

K. Each Code Blue System shall be designed to provide continuous

electrical supervision of the complete and entire system (i.e. dome

light bulbs [each light will be considered supervised if they use any

one or a combination of (UL) approved electrical supervision

alternates, as identified in UL-1069, 1992 revision], wires, contact

switch connections, circuit boards, data, audio, and communication

busses, main and UPS power, etc.). All alarm initiating and signaling

circuits shall be supervised for open circuits, short circuits, and

system grounds. Main and UPS power circuits shall be supervised for a

change in state (i.e. primary to backup, low battery, UPS on line,

etc.). When an open, short or ground occurs in any system circuit, an

audible and visual fault alarm signal shall be initiated at the nurse

control station and all remote locations.

L. When the System is approved to connect to a separate communications

system (i.e. LAN, WAN, Telephone, Public Address, radio raging,

wireless systems, etc) the connection point shall meet the following

minimum requirements for each hard wired / wireless connection (note

each wireless system connection MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO CONTRACT BID

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BY VA HEADQUARTERS TVE - 005OP3B AND SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT - 005OP2B –

hereinafter referred to as SM - 005OP2B):

1. UL 60950-1/2.

2. FIPS 142.

3. FCC Part 15 Listed Radio Equipment restriction compliance approved

by SM – 005OP2B.

M. All passive distribution equipment shall meet or exceed -80 dB

radiation shielding (aka RFI) shielding specifications and be provided

with connectors specified by the OEM.

N. All equipment face plates utilized in the system shall be stainless

steel, anodized aluminum or UL approved cycolac plastic for the areas

where provided.

O. Noise filters and surge protectors shall be provided for each equipment

interface cabinet, headend cabinet, control console and local and

remote amplifier locations to insure protection from input primary AC

power surges and to insure noise glitches are not induced into low

voltage data circuits.

P. Plug-in connectors shall be provided to connect all equipment, except

coaxial cables. Coaxial cable distribution points shall use coaxial

cable connections recommended by the cable OEM and approved by the

system OEM. Base band cable systems shall utilize barrier terminal

screw type connectors, at a minimum. As an alternate, crimp type

connectors installed with a ratchet type installation tool are

acceptable provided the cable dress, pairs, shielding, grounding,

connections and labeling are the same as the barrier terminal strip

connectors. Tape of any type, wire nuts or solder type connections are

unacceptable and will not be approved.

R. Audio Level Processing: The control equipment shall consist of audio

mixer(s), volume limiter(s) and/or compressor(s), and power

amplifier(s) to process, adjust, equalize, isolate, filter, and amplify

each audio channel for each sub-zone in the system and distribute them

into the System’s RF interfacing distribution trunks and amplification

circuits. It is acceptable to use identified Telephone System cable

pairs designated for Two-Way Radio interface and control use or

identified as spare telephone cable pairs by the Facility’s Telephone

System Contractor. The use of telephone cable to distribute RF signals,

carrying system or sub-system AC or DC voltage is not acceptable and

will not be approved. Additionally, each control location shall be

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provided with the equipment required to insure the system can produce

its designed audio channel capacity at each speaker identified on the

contract drawings. The Contractor shall provide: a spare set of

telephone paging modules as recommended by the OEM (as a minimum

provide one spare module for each installed module); one spare audio

power amplifier, one spare audio mixer, one spare audio volume limiter

and/or compressor, and one spare audio automatic gain adjusting device,

and minimum RF equipment recommended by the OEM.

S. Contractor is responsible for pricing all accessories and miscellaneous

equipment required to form a complete and operating system. Unless

otherwise noted in this Part, equipment quantities shall be as

indicated on the drawings.

R. System Performance:

1. At a minimum, each distribution, interconnection, interface,

terminating point and TCO shall be capable of supporting the

Facility’s Nurse Call and/or Code Blue System voice and data service

as follows:

a. Shall be compliant with and not degrade the operating parameters

of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and the Federal

Telecommunications System (FTS) at each PSTN and FTS interface

(if attachment is permitted by TVE 005OP3B), interconnection and

TCO terminating locations detailed on the contract drawings.

b. The System shall provide the following minimum operational

functions:

1) Code Blue calls shall be cancelable at the calling station

only. The nurse call master station (s) that a managing Code

Blue functions shall not have the ability to cancel Code Blue

calls.

2) Each Code Blue system shall be able to receive audio calls

from all bedside stations simultaneously.

3) Calls placed from any Code Blue station shall generate Code

Blue emergency type audible and visual signals at each

associated nurse control and duty station, respective dome

lights and all local and remote annunciator panels. Calls

placed from a bedside station shall generate emergency type

visual signals at the bedside station and associated dome

light(s) in addition to the previous stated stations and

panels.

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4) Activating the silencing device at any location, while a Code

Blue call or system fault is occurring shall mute the audible

signals at the alarm location.

a) The audible alarm shall regenerate at the end of the

selected time-out period until the call or fault is

corrected.

b) The visual signals shall continue until the call is

canceled and/or a fault is corrected. When the fault is

corrected, all signals generated by the fault shall

automatically cease, returning the System to a standby

status.

c) Audible signals shall be regenerated in any local or remote

annunciator panel that is in the silence mode, in the event

an additional Code Blue call is placed in any Code Blue

system.

d) The additional Code Blue call shall also generate visual

signals at all annunciators to identify the location of the

call.

2. Each System Nurse Call location shall generate a minimum of

distinct calls:

a. Routine: single flashing dome lights & master station color and

audio tone,

b. Staff Assist: rapid flashing dome lights & master station color

and audio tone,

c. Emergency: Red flashing done lights & master station color and

audio tone,

d. Code Blue (if equipped): Blue flashing dome lights and master

station color and audio tone,

e. Each generated call shall be cancelable at ONLY the originating

location,

f. Staff Locator: Green Flashing dome lights & master station color

and audio tone, and

2.3 MANUFACTURERS

A. The products specified shall be new, FCC and UL Listed, labeled and

produced by OEM manufacturer of record. An OEM of record shall be

defined as a company whose main occupation is the manufacture for sale

of the items of equipment supplied and which:

1. Maintains a stock of replacement parts for the item submitted,

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2. Maintains engineering drawings, specifications, and operating

manuals for the items submitted, and

3. Has published and distributed descriptive literature and equipment

specifications on the items of equipment submitted at least 30 days

prior to the Invitation for Bid.

B. Specifications contained herein as set forth in this document detail

the salient operating and performance characteristics of equipment in

order for VA to distinguish acceptable items of equipment from

unacceptable items of equipment. When an item of equipment is offered

or furnished for which there is a specification contained herein, the

item of equipment offered or furnished shall meet or exceed the

specification for that item of equipment.

C. Equipment Standards and Testing:

1. The System has been defined herein as connected to systems

identified as Critical Service performing various Emergency and Life

Support Functions. Therefore, at a minimum, the system shall conform

to all aforementioned National and/or Local Life Safety Codes (which

ever are the more stringent), NFPA, NEC, this specification, JCAHCO

Life Safety Accreditation requirements, and the OEM recommendations,

instructions, and guidelines.

2. All supplies and materials shall be listed, labeled or certified by

UL or a NRTL where such standards have been established for the

supplies, materials or equipment.

3. The provided equipment required by the System design and approved

technical submittal must conform with each UL standard in effect for

the equipment, as of the date of the technical submittal (or the

date when the RE approved system equipment necessary to be replaced)

was technically reviewed and approved by VA. Where a UL standard is

in existence for equipment to be used in completion of this

contract, the equipment must bear the approved UL seal.

4. Each item of electronic equipment to be provided under this contract

must bear the approved UL seal or the seal of the testing laboratory

that warrants the equipment has been tested in accordance with, and

conforms to the specified standards. The placement of the UL Seal

shall be a permanent part of the electronic equipment that is not

capable of being transportable from one equipment item to another.

2.4 PORDUCTS

A. General.

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1. Contractor is responsible for pricing all accessories and

miscellaneous equipment required to form a complete and operating

system. The equipment quantities provided herein shall be as

indicated on the drawings with the exception of the indicated spare

equipment.

2. Contractor Furnished Equipment List (CFEs):

a. The Contractor is required to provide a list of the CFE equipment

to be furnished. The quantity, make and model number of each

item is required. Select the required equipment items quantities

that will satisfy the needs of the system as described herein and

with the OEM’s concurrence applied to the list(s), in writing.

CONTRACTOR NOTE: Select the required equipment items quantities that will satisfy the needs of the system and edit between the // - - //. Do not delete equipment items that are not required – place a “0” in the appropriate Item location. The two color coded sections for the Mental Health and Blind Rehabilitation Units are provided for use when these units are a part of the project. If these units are not a part of the project – retain each unit’s heading and place “0” in the respective “as required” column and delete the remaining system items.

Item Quantity Unit

1. //As required// Interface Panel(s) 1.a //As required// Electrical Supervision Trouble Enunciator 1.a.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s) 1.b //As required// Telephone 1.c //As required// Public Address 1.d //As required// Radio Paging / Equipment 1.e //As required// Wireless / Equipment 1.f. //As required// Radio Pager / Equipment 1.g //As required// Wireless / Equipment 1.f //As required// Personal Communicator /

Equipment 2. //As required// Lightning Arrestor 3. //As required// Head End Equipment/Locations 3.a //As required// Cabinet(s) 3.a.1 //As required// AC Power Conditioner & Filter 3.a.2 //As required// AC Power Strip 3.a.3 //As required// UPS 3.a.4 //As required// Interconnecting Wire/Cables 3.a.5 //As required// Wire / Cable Connector(s) 3.a.6 //As required// Wire / Cable Terminator(s) 3.b //As required// Wire Management System 3.b //As required// Head End Function(s)

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3.b.1 //As required// H7 Interface 3.b.2 //As required// Nurse Locator 3.b.3 //As required// Staff Locator 4. //As required// Master Station(s) 4.a //As required// Nurse Locator 4.b //As required// Staff Locator 5. //As required// Distribution System(s) 5.a //As required// Staff Station 5.a.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s) 5.b //As required// Duty Station 5.b.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s) 5.c //As required// Code Blue Station 5.c.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s) 5.c.2 2 (MIN) Remote Station(s) 5.d //As required// Patient Station(s) 5.d.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s) 5.d.2 //As required// Bed Interface(s) 5.d.3 //As required// Pillow Speaker 5.d.4 //As required// Push Button Cordset 5.d.5 //As required// Dummy Plugs 5.d.6 //As required// Bed Integrated Control 5.d.7 //As required// Lighting Interface Module 5.d.8 //As required// TV Control Interface 5.d.9 //As required// TV Control Jack 5.d.10 //As required// TV Interconnection Cables 5.d.11 //As required// HDTV Coaxial 5.d.12 //As required// HDTV/Nurses Call Interface/ Control 5.d.13 //As required// Auxiliary Mounting Interface 5.e //As required// Emergency Station(s) 5.e.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s) 5.e.2 //As required// Toilet Emergency Station (waterproof) 5.e.3 //As required// Shower Emergency Station (waterproof) 5.e.4 //As required// Lavatory Emergency Station (waterproof) 5.f. //As required// Room Dome Light 5.f.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s) 5.g //As required// Other Dome Light(s) 5.g.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s) 5.g.2 //As required// Corridor Dome Light 5.g.3 //As required// Intersectional Dome Light 5.h //As required// System Cable(s) 5.h.1 //As required// Coaxial 5.h.2 //As required// System Pin 5.h.3 //As required// Audio 5.h.4 //As required// Control 5.h.5 //As required// Video 5.i //As required// System Connector(s) 5.i.1 //As required// Coaxial 5.i.2 //As required// System Pin 5.i.2 //As required// Audio 5.i.3 //As required// Control 5.i.4 //As required// Video

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5.j //As required// Wire Management Required as described herein

B. NS Room(s):

Refer to CFM Physical Security Manual (07-2007) for VA Facilities,

Chapters 9.3 & 1) and PG 18-10, EDM, Chapters 7- Table 7-1, 8 &

Appendix B, Telecommunications One Line Topology for specific Room and

TIP Connection Requirements.

C. TER, SCC, PCR, STR, HER Rooms and Equipment:

Refer to CFM Physical Security Manual (07-2007) for VA Facilities,

Chapters 9.3 & 1) and PG 18-10, EDM, Chapters 7- Table 7-1, 8 &

Appendix B, Telecommunications One Line Topology for specific Room and

TIP Connection Requirements.

D. Telecommunications Room(s) (TR):

1. Locate the Nurse Call and/or Code Blue floor distribution equipment

as required by system design and OEM direction. Provide secured and

lockable cabinet/rack(s) as required.

2. Head-End Equipment:

a. Provide all required power supplies, communications hubs, network

switches, intelligent controllers and other devices necessary to

form a complete system. Head-end components may be rack mounted

or wall mounted in an enclosed metal enclosure.

b. Provide the head end equipment in the closest Telecommunications

Room where the System is installed.

c. Provide the System UPS inside the cabinet or in a separate

cabinet adjacent to the head end cabinet that shall maintain a

minimum of 30 minute battery back-up to all system components.

d. Equipment Cabinet: Comply with TIA/EIA-310-D. Lockable,

ventilated metal cabinet houses terminal strips, power supplies,

amplifiers, system volume control, and other switching and

control devices required for conversation channels and control

functions. See Paragraph 2.5.E for the Cabinet’s minimum

internal items that are in addition to the installed System

equipment.

e. Vertical Equipment Rack, Wall Mounted (to be included inside of

the Equipment Cabinet) containing the following minimum items:

1) 36” (28RU) internal rack space, welded steel construction,

minimum 20” usable depth, adjustable front mounting rails.

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2) Install the following products in rack provided by same

manufacturer or as specified:

a) Security screws w/ nylon isolation bushings.

b) Textured blank panels.

c) Custom mounts for components without rack mount kits.

d) Security covers.

e) Internal system ground copper buss (may be substituted with

a bare #0 AWG copper wire or equivalent size copper mesh

strip connected to ONLY THE FACILITY’S SIGNAL GROUNDING

SYSTEM.

f) Power Sequencer- rack-mounted power conditioner and

(provide as-needed) delayed sequencer(s) with (2)

unswitched outlets each and contact closure control inputs.

Connect the conditioner to one of the dual duplex outlets.

g) Two (2) each 120VAC @ 20A dual duplex outlets, connected

via conduit to the nearest Electrical Service Panel that is

supplied by the Facility’s Essential Electrical System.

h) One (1) each 120VAC @ 15A Power Distribution Strip(s).

Connect each strip to the unstitched outlet on the power

conditioner.

3. HL7 Interface:

a. The system may support downloading and updating of patient data

from the hospital admission system (or other database) via the

HL7 standard. The data only has to travel one way, i.e. from the

admission system to the nurse-call system.

b. Coordinate with the Owner the exact fields that will be populated

from the admissions system in the nurse-call system.

c. The Facility’s LAN/WAN is not allowed for Nurses Call/Code Blue

main wiring / function that must be a “stand alone primary cable

infrastructure” as described herein.

d. Connections to the VA LAN/WAN for functional or operable

conditions will be allowed ONLY when the LAN/WAN system has been

demonstrated and NFPA (at a minimum by TVE-005OP3B) Certified

meeting Life Safety Standards.

e. Provide one (1) spare HL Interface unit.

4. Wireless:

a. Radio Paging Equipment / Systems

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1) The nurse call/code blue system shall have the ability to

interface ONLY with VA Certified and Licensed radio paging

system (FCC Part 15 listed pagers and transmitters are not

allowed for “Safety of Life” functions or installed in those

specific areas – VA Headquarters TVE - 005OPB2 and SM -

005OPB2 are the ONLY approving authorities for this function)

and must have the following minimum system features:

a) Ability to pass-through location information (such as a

room number) and call-type as well as other text messages

simultaneously to shift supervisor identified staff members

b) System shall allow the operator to select staff members by

name and pager number and to select a message consisting of

a room number and a condition code (aka priority level).

Operator may also choose to type in a unique alpha-numeric

text message (the text message shall meet or exceed all

HIPA and VA OCIS Communications Security Guidelines for the

transmission of Patient or Staff Specific information [aka

PII] – VA Headquarters TVE - 005OP2B is the approving

authority for this function) into the system to be read by

the holder of the pager unit.

c) While a patient station is connected to the nurse’s master

station, the system shall allow the operator to

automatically page the staff member assigned to that room.

An alternate staff member may be selected for paging

purposes in place of the primary staff member. The System

must allow an alternate staff member to be paged when the

primary staff member is unable to respond to patient’s

needs within a specified period of time. The System must

have the ability to assign any bed to any pager or pager

group, and to assign an unlimited amount of pagers to any

patient bed.

d) System shall have the ability to send all code blue calls

to staff members by predetermined group (as required)

automatically by simply pressing one “Code Blue” button.

Pager shall indicate room number of code call, and state

“Code Blue” in plain English format on pagers (FCC Part 15

listed pagers are not allowed to be use as “Safety of Life”

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functions or those specific locations – VA Headquarters TVE

- 005OP2B is the approving authority for this requirement).

2) When pagers are approved, provide a minimum of ten (10) spare

pagers with one spare pager for each 10 issued.

5. Personal Wireless Communicator

a. The System will only be allowed to connect to the personal

wireless communications system, pass text data and provide a 2-

way communication between the Telephone Interface and the

personal wireless communicator as long as it is not a FCC Part 15

listed device(s), meets or exceeds UL 60950-1/2, meets OCIS Guide

Lines for FIPS 140-2 certification and the using staff shows an

extensive training program along with recertification(s)

according to the Facility Emergency Plan concerning HIPA

requirements.

b. VA Headquarters TVE - 005OP3B and SM - 005OP2B are the approving

authority for this requirement.

c. When communicators are approved, provide a minimum of ten (10)

spare communicators for each 10 communicators issued.

6. Other Wireless Equipment / Systems

a. Each proposed wireless system and/or equipment to be connected to

or be a part of the System, each shall meet the minimum

requirements outlines in Paragraph 2.7.A.

b. Contact TVE - 005OP3B and SM – 005OP2B for specific required PRE

approvals (full or conditional) as described herein.

c. When approved, TVE-005OP3B and SM-005OP2B will provide the spare

equipment requirements.

d. When other wireless components are approved, provide ten (10)

components with one spare components for each 10 issued.

F. TIP Cable Systems:

Connect the system to the TIP system provided as a part of Speciation

Section 27 15 00. Provide additional TIP equipment, interfaces and

connections as required by System design. Provide secured pathway(s)

and lockable cabinet/rack(s) as required.

G. Interface Equipment:

1. TCR:

a. Code Blue Annunciation Station:

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1) The Code Blue Remote Annunciation Station shall be located in

the Telephone Operators Room, Police Control Center or as

directed by the VAMC.

2) The Annunciation Station shall be connected to the System via

hard wire connection(s) that shall contain all the electrical

supervisory tone signals, visual bulbs, read out panel to

indicate the location of the Code and system troubles.

3) The System shall not be connected to the Telephone system

unless specifically APPROVED BY VA HEADQUARTERS (005OP3B) and

(005OP2B) PRIOR TO CONTRACT BID.

4) The Annunciation Station shall be installed in a location

directly viewable and the readout is completely readable from

the Public Address Microphone Control Console.

5) Provide one (1) spare panel.

b. Electrical Supervision Trouble Annunciator Panel:

1) The Electrical Supervision Trouble Annunciation Panel shall be

located in the Telephone Operators Room, Police Control

Center, associate Nurses Station(s) and as directed by the

VAMC.

2) The panel(s) shall be compatible with the generated electrical

and/or electronic supervising signals to continuously monitor

the operating condition for the System head-end processing

equipment, master stations, staff stations, patient stations,

duty stations, audio power amplifier(s), UPS, power supplies,

dome lights and interconnecting trunks. The panels shall

generate an audible and visual signal when the System’s

supervising system detects a system and equipment trouble or

trunk-line is malfunctioning.

3) Provide one (1) spare panel.

2. Hospital Bed Interface (s):

a. Provide a multi-pin receptacle for bed connection.

b. Connect cable from the multi-pin receptacle to the nurse-call

system, so that alarms, such as bed exit, shall be monitored by

the nurse-call system.

c. Connect cable from the multi-pin receptacle to the nurse-call

system, so that the bedside control buttons, such as nurse call,

and television controls are functional and monitored.

d. The hospital uses the following beds:

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1) Hill Rohm

e. Provide one (1) spare interface for each ten (10) interfaces

installed.

3. Nurse (aka Staff) Locator Interface:

a. The System must be capable of performing nurse-locator functions.

b. The System must be capable of performing staff-locator functions

c. These functions may be combined into one operation.

d. Provide two (2) spare interfaces.

4. Lighting Interface Module:

a. Provide an interface module for the pillow speakers to control up

to 2 lights. Coordinate with the electrical contractor the exact

voltage requirements.

b. Provide one (1) spare module for each ten (10) modules installed.

5. Pillow Speaker Interfaces:

a. See functional requirements herein.

b. Provide (1) pillow speaker for each patient station.

c. Provide one (1) spare pillow speaker for each twenty (20)

speakers installed.

6. TV Remote Control Interface:

a. The pillow speaker shall have the following TV control

capability:

1) Play the TV audio through the pillow speaker.

2) Change channels up and down.

3) Increase and decrease the volume.

4) TV audio mute.

5) UL Certified for direct patient contact.

b. Provide one (1) spare interface for each 20 interfaces installed.

7. TV Control Jack and Wiring:

a. Provide connection from the pillow speaker to the TV location.

Terminate wire on a jack in the TV low voltage faceplate.

Coordinate faceplate opening with the cabling contractor.

Coordinate jack type with the TV (typically it is a ¼” jack, but

verify prior to installation).

b. Provide patch cord from the TV control jack to the TV.

c. Provide one (1) spare complete assembly for each twenty (20)

assemblies installed.

H. Call Initiation, Annunciation and Response:

1. Light and Tones:

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a Calls may be initiated through:

1) Patient station.

2) Staff station.

3) Code Blue station.

4) Toilet Emergency Station pull cord / push button.

5) Shower Emergency Station pull cord.

6) Bed Pillow speaker.

7) Bed Push-button cordset.

8) Hospital Bed Integrated controls.

b Once a call is initiated, it must be annunciated at the following

locations:

1) The Corridor, Intersectional and Room dome light associated

with the initiating device.

2) A local master control station indicating the call location

and priority.

3) Each duty station.

4) Each staff station.

5) Each remote location.

c) All calls must be displayed until they are cleared by the nursing staff ONLY from the initiating device location.

2. Voice:

a Calls may be initiated through:

1) Patient station.

2) Staff station.

3) Code Blue station.

4) Toilet Emergency pull cord / push button station.

5) Shower Emergency pull cord station.

6) Pillow speaker.

7) Push-button cordset.

8) Integrated bed controls.

9) Master Station.

I. Auxiliary Alarm Monitoring:

1. Each patient station must have the ability to connect a separate and

isolated auxiliary alarm to it such as an infusion pump or data

tracking / recording device (patient life support units ARE NOT

allowed to be connected to these units UNLESS APPROVED BY TVE -

005OP3B DURING THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PHASE AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.

The System must support naming the device that is being monitored as

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well as display its alarms at the master station and via the room /

corridor dome light(s).

2. Provide (2) alarm jacks at each patient station.

3. The above requirements may ONLY be allowed when the system has been

approved by VA Headquarters TVE - 005OP3B and TVE - 005OP2B and

concurred by the appropriate Medical Service(s) indicates it meets

the minimum guidelines and requirements of Paragraph 2.8.A.

J. Patient and Staff Assignment:

1. System may provide for transfer of one or more individual or groups

of stations from one master station to another without mechanical

switches or additional wiring of the stations. The transfer may be

initiated manually be the nurse or automatically at certain times of

the day.

2. The Facility’s LAN/WAN IS NOT ALLOWED for Nurses Call/Code Blue main

wiring which must be a “stand alone primary cable infrastructure.”

Connections to the VA LAN/WAN will be allowed ONLY when the LAN/WAN

system has been demonstrated and certified by TVE - 005OP3B meeting

the minimum guidelines and requirements of the Life Safety Code.

K. Reports:

1. The system’s generated reports logging all calls, alarms, response

time, bed, and staff assignments may be allowed to transmit these

reports to a central archiving entity.

2. Reports function shall be limited by passwords and security tier

level access, so that only supervisors may access it when desired.

3. Provide instructions to the owner on how to enable/disable the

reporting functions.

4. The Facility’s LAN/WAN IS NOT ALLOWED for Nurses Call/Code Blue main

wiring that must be a “stand alone primary cable infrastructure.”

Connections to the VA LAN/WAN will be allowed ONLY when the system

has been demonstrated and certified by 005OP2B meeting the minimum

guidelines and requirements of the Life Safety Code.

L. System/Management Software:

1. Provide and install system/management software on minimum of three

(3) owner-provided computers.

a. The management software shall at a minimum provide all

historical reporting features of the system as well as real-time

monitoring of events.

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b. The system software shall at a minimum provide the system’s

operating and functioning parameters and script. The OEM shall

provide VA with access to the software’s script writing and

functions.

2. Provide two (2) spare CD’s with the software installed and operable.

3. Rights in Data: VA shall have the right to all script and

programming language of system management software. If commercial

off the shelf (COTS) or a memorandum of understanding (MOU) is

required for follow-on maintenance, the Contractor is required to

accomplish the COTS Survey document and the RE is required to

accomplish the COTS Acquisition document supplied in Part 5

Attachments herein.

M. System Functional Station:

1. Master Control:

a. Touch Screen:

1) Provide a touch screen master station with 15” minimum monitor

size.

2) The master station shall have a full control capability over

staff assignment to patients and beds as well as pagers and

wireless personal communication devices (when specifically

approved by 005OP3B on a case by case basis).

3) Speakerphone and handset communication.

4) Provide one (1) spare station for each ten (1) stations

installed.

2. Staff:

a. Light and Tine Only.

b. Voice Communications Enabled.

c. Provide one (1) spare station for each twenty (20) stations

installed.

3. Duty:

a. Light and Tine Only.

b. Voice Communications Enabled.

c. Provide one (1) spare station for each twenty (20) stations

installed.

4. Patient:

a. Single & Dual:

1) Provide each patient station with the following minimum

Feature.

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a) Call button.

b) Call answered button.

c) Pillow speaker jack.

d) Auxiliary alarm monitoring jack.

e) Hospital bed interface jack (when specially approved by TVE

- 005OP3B).

f) Provide one (1) spare station for each twenty (20) stations

installed.

N. Distribution System: Refer to Specification Sections 27 11 00,

Structured TIP Communications Cables; 27 11 00, TIP Communications

Interface and Equipment Rooms Fittings and 27 15 00, HORIZONTAL and

Vertical TIP Communications Cabling for additional specific TIP wire

and cable standards and installation requirements used to install the

Facility’s TIP network.

1. In addition to the TIP provided under the aforementioned

Specification Sections, the contractor shall provide the following

additional TIP installation and testing requirements, provide the

following minimum additional System TIP requirements, cables &

interconnections:

a. Each wire and cable used in the System shall be specifically OEM

certified by tags on each reel and recommended and approved for

installation in the Facility.

b. The Contractor shall provide the RE a 610 mm (2 foot) sample of

each wire and/or cable actually employed in the System and each

certification tag for approval before continuing with the

installation as described herein.

c. Fiberoptic Cables: Refer to Specification Section 27 15 00,

Horizontal and Vertical TIP Communications Cabling; Paragraph

2.4.C12.d. Fiberoptic Cables – for minimum technical standards

and requirements for additional System cables.

d. Copper Cables: Refer to Specification Section 27 15 00,

Horizontal and Vertical TIP Communications Cabling; Paragraph

2.4.C12.c. Copper Cables – for minimum technical standards and

requirements for additional System voice and data cables.

e. Line Level Audio and Microphone Cable:

1) Line level audio and microphone cable for inside racks and

conduit.

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2) Shielded, twisted pair Minimum 22AWG, stranded conductors and

24AWG drain wire with overall jacket.

f. Speaker Level Audio (70.7Volt RMS):

1) For use with 70.7V speaker circuits.

2) 18AWG stranded pair, minimum.

g. All cabling shall be plenum or riser (UL-1666) rated.

h. Provide one (1) spare 1,000 foot roll of approved System (not

microphone) cable only.

2. Raceways, Back Boxes and conduit:

a. In addition to the Raceways, Equipment Room Fittings provided

under Specification Sections 27 15 00 TIP Communication Room

Fittings and 27 15 00 – TIP Communications Horizontal and

Vertical Cabling, provide the following additional TIP raceway

and fittings:

b. Each raceway that is open top, shall be: UL certified for

telecommunications systems, partitioned with metal partitions in

order to comply with NEC Parts 517 & 800 to “mechanically

separate telecommunications systems of different service, protect

the installed cables from falling out when vertically mounted and

allow junction boxes to be attached to the side to interface

“drop” type conduit cable feeds.

c. Intercommunication System cable infrastructure: EMT or in J-hooks

above accessible ceilings, 24 inches on center.

d. Junction boxes shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches deep and 6

inches wide by 6 inches long.

e. Flexible metal conduit is prohibited unless specifically approved

by 005OP3B.

f. System Conduit:

1) The PA system is NFPA listed as Emergency / Public Safety

Communication System which requires the entire system to be

installed in a separate conduit system.

2) The use of centralized mechanically partitioned wireways may

be used to augment main distribution conduit on a case by case

basis when specifically approved by VA Headquarters (005OP3B).

3) Conduit Sleeves:

a) The AE has made a good effort to identify where conduit

sleeves through full-height and fire rated walls on the

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drawings, and has instructed the electrician to provide the

sleeves as shown on the drawings.

b) While the sleeves shown on the drawings will be provided by

others, the contractor is responsible for installing

conduit sleeves and fire-proofing where necessary. It is

often the case, that due to field conditions, the nurse-

call cable may have to be installed through an alternate

route. Any conduit sleeves required due to field

conditions or those omitted by the engineer shall be

provided by the cabling contractor.

g. Device Back Boxes:

1) Furnish to the electrical contractor all back boxes required

for the PA system devices.

2) The electrical contractor shall install the back boxes as well

as the system conduit. Coordinate the delivery of the back

boxes with the construction schedule.

3. UPS:

a. Provide a backup battery or a UPS for the System to allow normal

operation and function (as if there was no AC power failure) in

the event of an AC power failure or during input power

fluctuations for a minimum of 30 minutes.

b. As an alternate solution, the telephone system UPS may be

utilized to meet this requirement at the headend location, as

long as this function is specifically approved by the Telephone

Contractor and the RE.

c. The Nurse Call Contractor shall not make any attachments or

connection to the telephone system until specifically directed to

do so, in writing, by the RE.

d. Provide UPS for all active system components including but not

limited to:

1) System Amplifiers.

2) Microphone Consoles.

3) Telephone Interface Units.

4) TER, TR & Headend Equipment Rack(s).

O. Patient Bedside Prefabricated Units (PBPU):

1. Where PBPU’s exist in the Facility; the Contractor shall identify

the “gang box” location on the PBPU designated for installation of

the telephone jack. This location shall here-in-after be identified

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as the unit’s TCO. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining

written approval and specific instructions from the PBPU OEM

regarding the necessary disassembly and reassembly of each PBPU to

the extent necessary to pull wire from above the TIP ceiling

junction box to the PBPU’s reserved gang box for the unit’s TCO. A

Contractor provided stainless steel cover plate approved for use by

the PBPU OEM and Facility IRM Chief shall finish out the jack

installation.

2. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor proceed with the PBPU

installations without the written approval of the PBPU OEM and the

specific instructions regarding the attachment to or modifying of

the PBPU. The RE shall be available to assist the Contractor in

obtaining approvals and instructions in a timely manner as related

to the project’s time constraints.

3. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain the UL

integrity of each PBPU. If the Contractor violates that integrity,

it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain on site

UL re-certification of the violated PBPU at the direction of the RE

and at the Contractor’s expense.

P. Installation Kit:

1. General: The kit shall be provided that, at a minimum, includes all

connectors and terminals, labeling systems, audio spade lugs,

barrier strips, punch blocks or wire wrap terminals, heat shrink

tubing, cable ties, solder, hangers, clamps, bolts, conduit, cable

duct, and/or cable tray, etc., required to accomplish a neat and

secure installation. All wires shall terminate in a spade lug and

barrier strip, wire wrap terminal or punch block. Unfinished or

unlabeled wire connections shall not be allowed. Turn over to the RE

all unused and partially opened installation kit boxes, coaxial,

fiberoptic, and twisted pair cable reels, conduit, cable tray,

and/or cable duct bundles, wire rolls, physical installation

hardware. The following are the minimum required installation sub-

kits:

2. System Grounding:

a. The grounding kit shall include all cable and installation

hardware required. All radio equipment shall be connected to

earth ground via internal building wiring, according to the NEC.

b. This includes, but is not limited to:

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1) Fiberoptic Optic Cable Armor/External Braid

2) Coaxial Cable Shields.

3) Control Cable Shields.

4) Data Cable Shields.

5) Equipment Racks.

6) Equipment Cabinets.

7) Conduits.

8) Cable Duct.

9) Cable Trays.

10) Interduct

11) Power Panels.

12) Connector Panels.

15) Grounding Blocks.

3. Fiberoptic Cable: The fiberoptic cable kit shall include all

fiberoptic connectors, cable tying straps, interduct, heat shrink

tubing, hangers, clamps, etc. required to accomplish a neat and

secure installation.

4. Coaxial Cable: The coaxial cable kit shall include all coaxial

connectors, cable tying straps, heat shrink tubing, hangers, clamps,

etc., required to accomplish a neat and secure installation.

5. Wire and Cable: The wire and cable kit shall include all connectors

and terminals, audio spade lugs, barrier straps, punch blocks, wire

wrap strips, heat shrink tubing, tie wraps, solder, hangers, clamps,

labels etc., required to accomplish a neat and orderly installation.

6. Conduit, Cable Duct, and Cable Tray: The kit shall include all

conduit, duct, trays, junction boxes, back boxes, cover plates, feed

through nipples, hangers, clamps, other hardware required to

accomplish a neat and secure conduit, cable duct, and/or cable tray

installation in accordance with the NEC and this document.

7. Equipment Interface: The equipment kit shall include any item or

quantity of equipment, cable, mounting hardware and materials needed

to interface the systems with the identified sub-system(s) according

to the OEM requirements and this document.

8. Labels: The labeling kit shall include any item or quantity of labels, tools, stencils, and materials needed to completely and correctly label each subsystem according to the OEM requirements, as-installed drawings, and this document.

9. Documentation: The documentation kit shall include any item or

quantity of items, computer discs, as installed drawings, equipment,

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maintenance, and operation manuals, and OEM materials needed to

completely and correctly provide the system documentation as

required by this document and explained herein.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A. Assign a single project manager to this project who will serve as the

point of contact for the Owner, the General Contractor, and the

Engineer.

B. The Contractor shall be proactive in scheduling work at the hospital,

specifically the Contractor will initiate and maintain discussion with

the general contractor regarding the schedule for ceiling cover up and

install cables to meet that schedule.

C. Contact the Office of Telecommunications, Special Communications Team

(005OP2B) at (301) 734-0350 to have a VA Certified Telecommunications

COTR assigned to the project for telecommunications review, equipment

and system approval and co-ordination with VA’s Spectrum Management and

OCIS Teams.

3.2 COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES

A. Coordinate with the cabling contractor the location of the TV faceplate

and the faceplate opening for the nurse call TV control jack.

B. Coordinate with the cabling contractor the location of TIP equipment in

the TER, TCR, PCR, SCC, ECR, STRs, NSs, and TCOs in order to connect to

the TIP cable network that was installed as a part of Section

Specification 27 11 00. Contact the RE immediately, in writing, if

additional location(s) are discovered to be activated that was not

previously provided.

C. Before beginning work, verify the location, quantity, size and access

for the following:

1. Isolated ground AC power circuits provided for systems.

2. Primary, emergency and extra auxiliary AC power generator

requirements.

3. Junction boxes, wall boxes, wire troughs, conduit stubs and other

related infrastructure for the systems.

4. System components installed by others.

5. Overhead supports and rigging hardware installed by others.

D. Immediately notify the Owner, GC and Consultant(s) in writing of any

discrepancies.

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3.3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Provide a one-on-one meeting with the particular nursing manager of

each unit affected by the installation of the new nurse call/code blue

system. Review the floor plan drawing, educate the nursing manager

with the functions of the equipment that is being provided and gather

details specific to the individual units; coverage and priorities of

calls; staffing patterns; and other pertinent details that will affect

system programming and training.

3.4 INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Execute work in accordance with National, State and local codes,

regulations and ordinances.

2. Install work neatly, plumb and square and in a manner consistent

with standard industry practice. Carefully protect work from dust,

paint and moisture as dictated by site conditions. The Contractor

will be fully responsible for protection of his work during the

construction phase up until final acceptance by the Owner.

3. Install equipment according to OEM’s recommendations. Provide any

hardware, adaptors, brackets, rack mount kits or other accessories

recommended by OEM for correct assembly and installation.

4. Secure equipment firmly in place, including receptacles, speakers,

equipment racks, system cables, etc.

a. All supports, mounts, fasteners, attachments and attachment

points shall support their loads with a safety factor of at least

5:1.

b. Do not impose the weight of equipment or fixtures on supports

provided for other trades or systems.

c. Any suspended equipment or associated hardware must be certified

by the OEM for overhead suspension.

d. The Contractor is responsible for means and methods in the

design, fabrication, installation and certification of any

supports, mounts, fasteners and attachments.

5. Finishes for any exposed work such as plates, racks, panels,

speakers, etc. shall be approved by the Architect, Owner and TVE

005OP3B.

6. Coordinate cover plates with field conditions. Size and install

cover plates as necessary to hide joints between back boxes and

surrounding wall. Where cover plates are not fitted with

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connectors, provide grommeted holes in size and quantity required.

Do not allow cable to leave or enter boxes without cover plates

installed.

7. Active electronic component equipment shall consist of solid state

components, be rated for continuous duty service, comply with the

requirements of FCC standards for telephone and data equipment,

systems, and service.

8. Color code all distribution wiring to conform to the Nurse Call

Industry Standard, EIA/TIA, and this document, whichever is the more

stringent. At a minimum, all equipment, cable duct and/or conduit,

enclosures, wiring, terminals, and cables shall be clearly and

permanently labeled according to and using the provided record

drawings, to facilitate installation and maintenance.

9. Connect the System’s primary input AC power to the Facility’

Critical Branch of the Emergency AC power distribution system as

shown on the plans or if not shown on the plans consult with RE

regarding a suitable circuit location prior to bidding.

10. Product Delivery, Storage and Handling:

a. Delivery: Deliver materials to the job site in OEM's original

unopened containers, clearly labeled with the OEM's name and

equipment catalog numbers, model and serial identification

numbers. The RE may inventory the cable, patch panels, and

related equipment.

b. Storage and Handling: Store and protect equipment in a manner,

which will preclude damage as directed by the RE.

11. Where TCOs are installed adjacent to each other, install one

outlet for each instrument.

12. Equipment installed outdoors shall be weatherproof or installed

in weatherproof enclosures with hinged doors and locks with two

keys.

B. Equipment Racks/Cabinets:

1. Fill unused equipment mounting spaces with blank panels or vent

panels. Match color to equipment racks/cabinets.

2. Provide security covers for all devices not requiring routine

operator control.

3. Provide vent panels and cooling fans as required for the operation

of equipment within the OEM' specified temperature limits. Provide

adequate ventilation space between equipment for cooling. Follow

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manufacturer’s recommendations regarding ventilation space between

amplifiers.

4. Provide insulated connections of the electrical raceway to equipment

racks.

5. Provide continuous raceway/conduit with no more than 40% fill

between wire troughs and equipment racks/cabinets for all non-

plenum-rated cable. Ensure each system is mechanically separated

from each other in the wireway.

6. Ensure a minimum of 36 inches around each cabinet and/or rack to

comply with OSHA Safety Standards. Cabinets and/or Racks installed

side by side – the 36” rule applies to around the entire assembly

C. Distribution Frames.

1. A new stand-alone (i.e., self supporting, free standing) PA

rack/frame may be provided in each TR to interconnect the TCR, PCR,

SCC, NS, STRs & ECRs. Rack/frames shall be wired in accordance with

industry standards and shall employ "latest state-of-the-art"

modular cross-connect devices. The PA riser cable shall be sized to

satisfy all voice/digital requirements plus not less than 50% spare

(growth) capacity in each TR which includes a fiber optic backbone.

2. The frames/racks shall be connected to the TER/MCR system ground.

D. Wiring Practice - in addition to the MANDATORY infrastructure

requirements outlined in VA Construction Specifications 27 10 00 – TIP

Structured Communications Cabling, 27 11 00 – TIP Communications Rooms

Fittings and 27 15 00 – TIP Horizontal and Vertical Communicators

Cabling, the following additional practices shall be adhered too:

1. Comply with requirements for raceways and boxes specified in

Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems."

2. Execute all wiring in strict adherence to the National Electrical

Code, applicable local building codes and standard industry

practices.

3. Wiring shall be classified according to the following low voltage

signal types:

a. Balanced microphone level audio (below -20dBm) or Balanced line

level audio (-20dBm to +30dBm)

b. 70V audio speaker level audio.

c. Low voltage DC control or power (less than 48VDC)

4. Where raceway is to be EMT (conduit), wiring of differing

classifications shall be run in separate conduit. Where raceway is

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to be an enclosure (rack, tray, wire trough, utility box) wiring of

differing classifications which share the same enclosure shall be

mechanically partitioned and separated by at least four (4) inches.

Where Wiring of differing classifications must cross, they shall

cross perpendicular to one another.

5. Do not splice wiring anywhere along the entire length of the run.

Make sure cables are fully insulated and shielded from each other

and from the raceway for the entire length of the run.

6. Do not pull wire through any enclosure where a change of raceway

alignment or direction occurs. Do not bend wires to less than radius

recommended by manufacturer.

7. Replace the entire length of the run of any wire or cable that is

damaged or abraided during installation. There are no acceptable

methods of repairing damaged or abraided wiring.

8. Use wire pulling lubricants and pulling tensions as recommended by

the OEM.

9. Use grommets around cut-outs and knock-outs where conduit or chase

nipples are not installed.

10. Do not use tape-based or glue-based cable anchors.

11. Ground shields and drain wires to the Facility’s signal ground

system as indicated by the drawings.

12. Field wiring entering equipment racks shall be terminated as

follows:

a. Provide OEM directed service loops at harness break-outs and at

plates, panels and equipment. Loops should be sufficient to allow

plates, panels and equipment to be removed for service and

inspection.

b. Line level and speaker level wiring may be terminated inside the

equipment rack using specified terminal blocks (see “Products.”)

Provide 15% spare terminals inside each rack. Microphone level

wiring may only be terminated at the equipment served.

c. If specified terminal blocks are not designed for rack mounting,

utilize ¾” plywood or 1/8” thick aluminum plates/blank panels as

a mounting surface. Do not mount on the bottom of the rack.

d. Employ permanent strain relief for any cable with an outside

diameter of 1” or greater.

13. Use only balanced audio circuits unless noted otherwise directed

and indicated on the drawings.

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14. Make all connections as follows:

a. Make all connections using rosin-core solder or mechanical

connectors appropriate to the application.

b. For crimp-type connections, use only tools that are specified by

the manufacturer for the application.

c. Use only insulated spade lugs on screw terminals. Spade lugs

shall be sized to fit the wire gauge. Do not exceed two lugs per

terminal.

d. Wire nuts, electrical tape or “Scotch Lock” connections are not

acceptable for any application.

15. Noise filters and surge protectors shall be provided for each

equipment interface cabinet, switch equipment cabinet, control

console, local, and remote active equipment locations to ensure

protection from input primary AC power surges and noise glitches are

not induced into low Voltage data circuits.

16. Wires or cables previously approved to be installed outside of

conduit, cable trays, wireways, cable duct, etc:

a Only when specifically authorized as described herein, will wires

or cables be identified and approved to be installed outside of

conduit. The wire or cable runs shall be UL rated plenum and OEM

certified for use in air plenums.

b Wires and cables shall be hidden, protected, fastened and tied at

600 mm (24 in.) intervals, maximum, as described herein to

building structure.

c Closer wire or cable fastening intervals may be required to

prevents sagging, maintain clearance above suspended ceilings,

remove unsightly wiring and cabling from view and discourage

tampering and vandalism. Wire or cable runs, not provided in

conduit, that penetrate outside building walls, supporting walls,

and two hour fire barriers shall be sleeved and sealed with an

approved fire retardant sealant.

d Wire or cable runs to system components installed in walls (i.e.:

volume attenuators, circuit controllers, signal, or data outlets,

etc.) may, when specifically authorized by the RE, be fished

through hollow spaces in walls and shall be certified for use in

air plenum areas.

e Completely test all of the cables after installation and replace

any defective cables.

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f Wires or cables that are installed outside of buildings shall be

in conduit, secured to solid building structures. If specifically

approved, on a case by case basis, to be run outside of conduit,

the wires or cables shall be installed, as described herein. The

bundled wires or cables must: Be tied at not less than 460 mm (18

in.) intervals to a solid building structure; have ultra violet

protection and be totally waterproof (including all connections).

The laying of wires or cables directly on roof tops, ladders,

drooping down walls, walkways, floors, etc. is not allowed and

will not be approved.

E. Cable Installation - Cable Installation - In addition to the MANDATORY

infrastructure requirements outlined in VA Construction Specifications

27 10 00 – Structured TIP Communications Cabling, 27 11 00 – TIP

Communications Rooms and Fittings and 27 15 00 – TIP Communications

Horizontal and Vertical Cabling and the following additional practices

shall be adhered too:

1. Support cable on maximum 2’-0” centers. Acceptable means of cable

support are cable tray, j-hooks, and bridal rings. Velcro wrap cable

bundles loosely to the means of support with plenum rated Velcro

straps. Plastic tie wraps are not acceptable as a means to bundle

cables.

2. Run cables parallel to walls.

3. Install maximum of 10 cables in a single row of J-hooks. Provide

necessary rows of J-hooks as required by the number of cables.

4. Do not lay cables on top of light fixtures, ceiling tiles,

mechanical equipment, or ductwork. Maintain at least 2’-0” clearance

from all shielded electrical apparatus.

5. All cables shall be tested after the total installation is fully

complete. All test results are to be documented. All cables shall

pass acceptable test requirements and levels. Contractor shall

remedy any cabling problems or defects in order to pass or comply

with testing. This includes the re-pull of new cable as required at

no additional cost to the Owner.

6. Ends of cables shall be properly terminated on both ends per

industry and OEM’s recommendations.

7. Provide proper temporary protection of cable after pulling is

complete before final dressing and terminations are complete. Do not

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leave cable lying on floor. Bundle and tie wrap up off of the floor

until you are ready to terminate.

8. Terminate all conductors; no cable shall contain unterminated

elements. Make terminations only at outlets and terminals.

9. Splices, Taps, and Terminations: Arrange on numbered terminal

strips in junction, pull, and outlet boxes; terminal cabinets; and

equipment enclosures. Cables may not be spliced.

10. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points without

exceeding OEM's limitations on bending radii. Install lacing bars

and distribution spools.

11. Cold-Weather Installation: Bring cable to room temperature before

dereeling. Heat lamps shall not be used.

12. Cable shall not be run through structural members or be in

contact with pipes, ducts, or other potentially damaging items.

13. Separation of Wires: (REFER TO RACEWAY INSTALLATION) Separate

speaker-microphone, line-level, speaker-level, and power wiring

runs. Install in separate raceways or, where exposed or in same

enclosure, separate conductors at least 12 inches apart for speaker

microphones and adjacent parallel power and telephone wiring.

Separate other intercommunication equipment conductors as

recommended by equipment manufacturer.

14. Serve all cables as follows:

a. Cover the end of the overall jacket with a 1” (minimum) length of

transparent heat-shrink tubing. Cut unused insulated conductors

2” (minimum) past the heat-shrink, fold back over jacket and

secure with cable-tie. Cut unused shield/drain wires 2” (minimum)

past the Heatshrink and serve as indicated below.

b. Cover shield/drain wires with heat-shrink tubing extending back

to the overall jacket. Extend tubing ¼” past the end of unused

wires, fold back over jacket and secure with cable tie.

c. For each solder-type connection, cover the bare wire and solder

connection with heat-shrink tubing.

F. Labeling: Provide labeling in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-606-A. All

lettering for Nurse Call and/or Code Blue circuits shall be stenciled

using laser printers.

1. Cable and Wires (Hereinafter referred to as “Cable”): Cables shall

be labeled at both ends in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-606-A.

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Labels shall be permanent in contrasting colors. Cables shall be

identified according to the System “Record Wiring Diagrams.”

2. Equipment: System equipment shall be permanently labeled with

contrasting plastic laminate or Bakelite material. System equipment

shall be labeled on the face of the unit corresponding to its

source.

a. Clearly, consistently, logically and permanently mark switches,

connectors, jacks, relays, receptacles and electronic and other

equipment.

b. Engrave and paint fill all receptacle panels using 1/8” (minimum)

high lettering and contrasting paint.

c. For rack-mounted equipment, use engraved Lamacoid labels with

white 1/8” (minimum) high lettering on black background. Label

the front and back of all rack-mounted equipment.

3. Conduit, Cable Duct, and/or Cable Tray: The Contractor shall label

all conduit, duct and tray, including utilized GFE, with permanent

marking devices or spray painted stenciling a minimum of 3 meters

(10 ft.) identifying it as the System. In addition, each enclosure

shall be labeled according to this standard.

4. Termination Hardware: The Contractor shall label TCOs and patch

panel connections using color coded labels with identifiers in

accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-606-A and the “Record Wiring Diagrams.”

5. Where multiple pieces of equipment reside in the same rack group,

clearly and logically label each indicating to which room, channel,

receptacle location, etc. they correspond.

6. Permanently label cables at each end, including intra-rack

connections. Labels shall be covered by the same, transparent heat-

shrink tubing covering the end of the overall jacket. Alternatively,

computer generated labels of the type which include a clear

protective wrap may be used.

7. Contractor’s name shall appear no more than once on each continuous

set of racks. The Contractor’s name shall not appear on wall plates

or portable equipment.

8. Ensure each OEM supplied item of equipment has appropriate UL Labels

/ Marks for the service the equipment is performed permanently

attached / marked to a non-removal board in the unit. EQUIPMENT

INSTALLED NOT BEARING THESE UL MARKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE A

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PART OF THE SYSTEM. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BEAR ALL COSTS REQUIRED TO

PROVIDE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH APPROVED UL MARKS.

G. Conduit and Signal Ducts: When the Contractor and/or OEM determines

additional system conduits and/or signal ducts are required in order to

meet the system minimum performance standards outlined herein, the

contractor shall provide these items as follows:

1. Conduit:

a. The Contractor shall employ the latest installation practices and

materials. The Contractor shall provide conduit, junction boxes,

connectors, sleeves, weather heads, pitch pockets, and associated

sealing materials not specifically identified in this document as

GFE. Conduit penetrations of walls, ceilings, floors,

interstitial space, fire barriers, etc., shall be sleeved and

sealed.

b. All cables shall be installed in separate conduit and/or signal

ducts (exception from the separate conduit requirement to allow

Nurse Call and/or Code Blue cables to be installed in partitioned

cable tray with voice cables may be granted in writing by the RE

if requested). Conduits shall be provided in accordance with

Section 27 05 33, RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS,

and NEC Articles 517 for Critical Care and 800 for Communications

systems, at a minimum.

c. When metal, plastic covered, etc., flexible cable protective

armor or systems are specifically authorized to be provided for

use in the System, their installation guidelines and standards

shall be as specified herein, Section 27 05 33, RACEWAYS AND

BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, and the NEC.

d. When ”interduct” flexible cable protective systems is

specifically authorized to be provided for use in the System,

it’s installation guidelines and standards shall be as the

specified herein, Section 27 05 33, RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, and the NEC.

e. Conduit fill (including GFE approved to be used in the system)

shall not exceed 40%. Each conduit end shall be equipped with a

protective insulator or sleeve to cover the conduit end,

connection nut or clamp, to protect the wire or cable during

installation and remaining in the conduit. Electrical power

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conduit shall be installed in accordance with the NEC. AC power

conduit shall be run separate from signal conduit.

f. Ensure that Critical Care Nurse Call and/or Code Blue

Systems (as identified by NEC Section 517) are completely

separated and protected from all other systems.

2. Signal Duct, Cable Duct, or Cable Tray:

a. The Contractor shall use GFE signal duct, cable duct, and/or

cable tray, when identified and approved by the RE.

b. Approved signal and/or cable duct shall be a minimum size of 100

mm x 100 mm (4 in. X 4 in.) inside diameter with removable tops

or sides, as appropriate. Protective sleeves, guides or barriers

are required on all sharp corners, openings, anchors, bolts or

screw ends, junction, interface and connection points.

c. Approved cable tray shall be fully covered, mechanically and

physically partitioned for multiple electronic circuit use, and

be UL certified and labeled for use with telecommunication

circuits and/or systems. The RE shall approve width and height

dimensions.

d. All cable junctions and taps shall be accessible. Provide an 8” X

8” X 4” (minimum) junction box attached to the cable duct or

raceway for installation of distribution system passive

equipment. Ensure all equipment and tap junctions are accessible

3.5 PROTECTION OF NETWORK DEVICES

A. Contractor shall protect network devices during unpacking and

installation by wearing manufacturer approved electrostatic discharge

(ESD) wrist straps tied to chassis ground. The wrist strap shall meet

OSHA requirements for prevention of electrical shock, should technician

come in contact with high voltage.

3.6 CUTTING, CLEANING AND PATCHING

A. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to keep their work

area clear of debris and clean area daily at completion of work.

B. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to patch and paint any

wall or surface that has been disturbed by the execution of this work.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing any additional

cutting, drilling, fitting or patching required that is not indicated

as provided by others to complete the Work or to make its parts fit

together properly.

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D. The Contractor shall not damage or endanger a portion of the Work or

fully or partially completed construction of the Owner or separate

contractors by cutting, patching or otherwise altering such

construction, or by excavation. The Contractor shall not cut or

otherwise alter such construction by the Owner or a separate contractor

except with written consent of the Owner and of such separate

contractor; such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The

Contractor shall not unreasonably withhold from the Owner or a separate

Contractor the Contractor’s consent to cutting or otherwise altering

the Work.

E. Where coring of existing (previously installed) concrete is specified

or required, including coring indicated under unit prices, the location

of such coring shall be clearly identified in the field and the

location shall be approved by the Project Manager prior to commencement

of coring work.

3.7 FIREPROOFING

A. Where Nurse Call and/or Code Blue wires, cables and conduit penetrate

fire rated walls, floors and ceilings, fireproof the opening.

B. Provide conduit sleeves (if not already provided by electrical

contractor) for cables that penetrate fire rated walls and

Telecommunications Rooms floors and ceilings. After the cabling

installation is complete, install fire proofing material in and around

all conduit sleeves and openings. Install fire proofing material

thoroughly and neatly. Seal all floor and ceiling penetrations.

C. Use only materials and methods that preserve the integrity of the fire

stopping system and its rating.

D. Install fireproofing where low voltage cables are installed in the same

manholes with high voltage cables; also cover the low voltage cables

with arc proof and fireproof tape.

E. Use approved fireproofing tape of the same type as used for the high

voltage cables, and apply the tape in a single layer, one-half lapped

or as recommended by the manufacturer. Install the tape with the coated

side towards the cable and extend it not less than 25 mm (one inch)

into each duct.

F. Secure the tape in place by a random wrap of glass cloth tape.

3.8 GROUNDING

A. Ground Nurse Call and/or Code Blue cable shields and equipment to

eliminate shock hazard and to minimize ground loops, commonmode

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returns, noise pickup, cross talk, and other impairments as specified

in CFM Division 27, Section 27 05 26 – Grounding and Bonding for

Communications Systems.

B. Facility Signal Ground Terminal: Locate at main room or area signal

ground within the room (i.e. head end and telecommunications rooms) or

area(s) and indicate each signal ground location on the drawings.

C. Extend the signal ground to inside each equipment cabinet and/or rack.

Ensure each cabinet and/or rack installed item of equipment is

connected to the extended signal ground. Isolate the signal ground

from power and major equipment grounding systems.

D. When required, install grounding electrodes as specified in CFM

Division 26, Section 26 05 26 –Grounding and Bonding for Electrical

Systems.

E. Do not use “3rd or 4th” wire internal electrical system conductors for

communications signal ground.

F. Do not connect the signal ground to the building’s external lightning

protection system.

G. Do Not “mix grounds” of different systems.

H. Insure grounds of different systems are installed as to not

violate OSHA Safety and NEC installation requirements for protection of

personnel.

PART 4 – TESTING / GUARANTY / TRAINING

4.0 SYSTEM LISTING

The Nurses Call System is NFPA listed as an “Emergency” Communication system. Where Code Blue signals are transmitted, that listing is elevated to “Life Support/Safety.” Therefore, the following testing and guaranty provisions are the minimum to be performed and provided by the contractor and Warranted by the OEM.

4.1 PROOF OF PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. Intermediate Testing:

1. After completion of 30 – 40% of the installation of a head end

cabinet(s) //and interconnection to the corresponding System Patient

Head Wall Units // and equipment, one master stations, local and

remote stations, treatment rooms, and prior to any further work,

this portion of the system must be pretested, inspected, and

1certified. Each item of installed equipment shall be checked to

ensure appropriate UL Listing and Certification Labels are affixed

as required by NFPA -Life Safety Code 101-3.2 (a) & (b), UL Nurse

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Call Standard 1069 and JCHCO evaluation guidelines, and proper

installation practices are followed. The intermediate test shall

include a full operational test.

2. All inspections and tests shall be conducted by an OEM-certified

contractor representative and witnessed by TVE-005OP3B if there is

no local Government Representative that processes OEM and VA

approved Credentials to inspect and certify the system. The results

of the inspection will be officially recorded by the Government

Representative and maintained on file by the RE, until completion of

the entire project. The results will be compared to the Acceptance

Test results. An identical inspection may be conducted between the

65 - 75% of the system construction phase, at the direction of the

RE.

B. Pretesting:

1. Upon completing installation of the Nurse Call and/or Code Blue

System, the Contractor shall align, balance, and completely pretest

the entire system under full operating conditions.

2. Pretesting Procedure:

a. During the System Pretest the Contractor shall verify (utilizing

approved test equipment) that the System is fully operational and

meets all the System performance requirements of this standard.

b. The Contractor shall pretest and verify that all PSM System

functions and specification requirements are met and operational,

no unwanted aural effects, such as signal distortion, noise

pulses, glitches, audio hum, poling noise, etc. are present. At a

minimum, each of the following locations shall be fully

pretested:

1) Central Control Cabinets.

2) Nurse Control Stations.

a) Master Stations

b) Patient Stations

c) Staff Stations

d) Emergency Stations

e) Code Blue Stations

3) Dome Lights.

a) Patient Rooms

b) Corridors

c) Intersectional

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4) STRs

5) Local and Remote Enunciation Panels (code blue).

6) Electrical Supervision Panels/Functions/locations.

7) All Networked locations.

8) System interface locations (i.e. wireless, PA, telephone,

etc.).

9) System trouble reporting.

10) System electrical supervision.

11) UPS operation.

12) Primary / Emergency AC Power Requirements

13) Extra Auxiliary Generator Requirements.

14) NSs.

3. The Contractor shall provide four (4) copies of the recorded system

pretest measurements and the written certification that the System

is ready for the formal acceptance test shall be submitted to the

RE.

C. Acceptance Test:

1. After the Nurse Call and/or Code Blue System has been pretested and

the Contractor has submitted the pretest results and certification

to the RE, then the Contractor shall schedule an acceptance test

date and give the RE 15 working days written notice prior to the

date the acceptance test is expected to begin. The System shall be

tested in the presence of a TVE 005OP3B and OEM certified

representatives. The System shall be tested utilizing the approved

test equipment to certify proof of performance and Life Safety /

Critical Service compliance. The tests shall verify that the total

System meets all the requirements of this specification. The

notification of the acceptance test shall include the expected

length (in time) of the test.

2. The acceptance test shall be performed on a "go-no-go" basis. Only

those operator adjustments required to show proof of performance

shall be allowed. The test shall demonstrate and verify that the

installed System does comply with all requirements of this

specification under operating conditions. The System shall be rated

as either acceptable or unacceptable at the conclusion of the test.

Failure of any part of the System that precludes completion of

system testing, and which cannot be repaired in four (4) hours,

shall be cause for terminating the acceptance test of the System.

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Repeated failures that result in a cumulative time of eight (8)

hours to affect repairs shall cause the entire System to be declared

unacceptable.

3. Retesting of the entire System shall be rescheduled at the

convenience of the Government and costs borne by the Contractor at

the direction of the SRE.

D. Acceptance Test Procedure:

1. Physical and Mechanical Inspection:

a. The TVE 005OP3B Representative will tour all major areas where

the Nurse Call and/or Code Blue System and all sub-systems are

completely and properly installed to insure they are

operationally ready for proof of performance testing. A system

inventory including available spare parts will be taken at this

time. Each item of installed equipment shall be checked to ensure

appropriate UL certification labels are affixed.

b. The System diagrams, record drawings, equipment manuals, TIP Auto

CAD Disks, intermediate, and pretest results shall be formally

inventoried and reviewed.

c. Failure of the System to meet the installation requirements of

this specification shall be grounds for terminating all testing.

2. Operational Test:

a. After the Physical and Mechanical Inspection, the central

terminating and nurse call master control equipment shall be

checked to verify that it meets all performance requirements

outlined herein. A spectrum analyzer and sound level meter may be

utilized to accomplish this requirement.

b. Following the central equipment test, a pillow speaker (or on

board speaker) shall be connected to the central terminating and

nurse call master control equipment’s output tap to ensure there

are no signal distortions such as intermodulation, data noise,

popping sounds, erratic system functions, on any function.

c. The distribution system shall be checked at each interface,

junction, and distribution point, first, middle, and last

intersectional, room, and bed dome light in each leg to verify

that the nurse call distribution system meets all system

performance standards.

d. Each MATV outlet that is controlled by a nurse call pillow

speaker shall be functionally tested at the same time utilizing

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the Contractor’s approved hospital grade HDTV receiver and TV

remote control cable.

e. The RED system and volume stepper switches shall be checked to

insure proper operation of the pillow speaker, the volume stepper

and the RED system (if installed).

f. Additionally, each installed emergency, patient, staff, duty,

panic station, intersectional, room, and bed dome light, power

supply, code one, and remote annunciator panels shall be checked

insuring they meet the requirements of this specification.

g. Once these tests have been completed, each installed sub-system

function shall be tested as a unified, functioning and fully

operating system. The typical functions are: nurse follower,

three levels of emergency signaling (i.e. flashing red emergency,

flashing white patient emergency, flashing white or combination

lights for staff emergency, separate flashing code blue), minimum

of 10 minutes of UPS operation, memory saving, minimum of ten

station audio paging, canceling emergency calls at each

originating station only, and storage and prioritizing of calls.

h. Individual Item Test: The TVE 005OP3B Representative will select

individual items of equipment for detailed proof of performance

testing until 100% of the System has been tested and found to

meet the contents of this specification. Each item shall meet or

exceed the minimum requirements of this document.

3. Test Conclusion:

a. At the conclusion of the Acceptance Test, using the generated

punch list (or discrepancy list) the VA and the Contractor shall

jointly agree to the results of the test, and reschedule testing

on deficiencies and shortages with the RE. Any retesting to

comply with these specifications will be done at the Contractor's

expense.

b. If the System is declared unacceptable without conditions, all

rescheduled testing expenses will be borne by the Contractor.

E. Acceptable Test Equipment: The test equipment shall furnished by the

Contractor shall have a calibration tag of an acceptable calibration

service dated not more than 12 months prior to the test. As part of the

submittal, a test equipment list shall be furnished that includes the

make and model number of the following type of equipment as a minimum:

1. Spectrum Analyzer.

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2. Signal Level Meter.

3. Volt-Ohm Meter.

4. Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Meter.

5. Oscilloscope.

6. Pillow Speaker Test Set (Pillow Speaker with appropriate load and

cross connections in lieu of the set is acceptable).

7. Patient Push Button Cord Test Set.

8. Patient Bed with connecting multiple conductor cord.

4.2 WARRANTY

A. Comply with FAR 52.246-21, except that warranty shall be as follows:

B. Contractor’s Responsibility:

1. The Contractor shall warranty that all provided material and

equipment will be free from defects, workmanship and will remain so

for a period of one year from date of final acceptance of the System

by the VA. The Contractor shall provide OEM’s equipment warranty

documents, to the RE (or Facility Contracting Officer if the

Facility has taken procession of the building), that certifies each

item of equipment installed conforms to OEM published

specifications.

2. The Contractor's maintenance personnel shall have the ability to

contact the Contractor and OEM for emergency maintenance and

logistic assistance, remote diagnostic testing, and assistance in

resolving technical problems at any time. This contact capability

shall be provided by the Contractor and OEM at no additional cost to

the VA.

3. All Contractor maintenance and supervisor personnel shall be fully

qualified by the OEM and must provide two (2) copies of current and

qualified OEM training certificates and OEM certification upon

request.

4. Additionally, the Contractor shall accomplish the following minimum

requirements during the two year guaranty period:

a. Response Time during the Two Year Guaranty Period:

1) The RE (or Facility Contracting Officer if the system has been

turned over to the Facility) is the Contractor’s ONLY OFFICIAL

reporting and contact official for nurse call system trouble

calls, during the guaranty period.

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2) A standard work week is considered 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. or

as designated by the RE (or Facility Contracting Officer),

Monday through Friday exclusive of Federal Holidays.

3) The Contractor shall respond and correct on-site trouble calls,

during the standard work week to:

a) A routine trouble call within one (1) working day of its

report. A routine trouble is considered a trouble which

causes a pillow speaker or cordset, one (1) master nurse

control station, patient station, emergency station, or

dome light to be inoperable.

b) Routine trouble calls in critical emergency health care

facilities (i.e., cardiac arrest, intensive care units,

etc.) shall also be deemed as an emergency trouble call.

The RE (or Facility Contracting Officer) shall notify the

Contractor of this type of trouble call.

c) An emergency trouble call within four hours of its report.

An emergency trouble is considered a trouble which causes a

sub-system (ward), distribution point, terminal cabinet, or

code one system to be inoperable at anytime.

4) If a Nurse Call and/or Code Blue/ component failure cannot be

corrected within four (4) hours (exclusive of the standard

work time limits), the Contractor shall be responsible for

providing alternate nurse call equipment. The alternate

equipment/system shall be operational within a maximum of 20

hours after the four (4) hour trouble shooting time and

restore the effected location operation to meet the System

performance standards. If any sub-system or major system

trouble cannot be corrected within one working day, the

Contractor shall furnish and install compatible substitute

equipment returning the System or sub-system to full

operational capability, as described herein, until repairs are

complete.

b. Required On-Site Visits during the Two Year Guaranty Period

1) The Contractor shall visit, on-site, for a minimum of eight

(8) hours, once every 12 weeks, during the guaranty period, to

perform system preventive maintenance, equipment cleaning, and

operational adjustments to maintain the System according the

descriptions identified in this document.

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2) The Contractor shall arrange all Facility visits with the RE

(or Facility Contracting Officer) prior to performing the

required maintenance visits.

3) Preventive maintenance shall be performed by the Contractor in

accordance with the OEM's recommended practice and service

intervals during non-busy time agreed to by the RE (or

Facility Contracting Officer) and Contractor.

4) The preventive maintenance schedule, functions and reports

shall be provided to and approved by the RE (or Facility

Contracting Officer).

5) The Contractor shall provide the RE (or Facility Contracting

Officer) a type written report itemizing each deficiency found

and the corrective action performed during each required visit

or official reported trouble call. The Contractor shall

provide the RE with sample copies of these reports for review

and approval at the beginning of the Acceptance Test. The

following reports are the minimum required:

a) The Contractor shall provide a monthly summary all

equipment and sub-systems serviced during this warranty

period to RE (or Facility Contracting Officer) by the fifth

(5th) working day after the end of each month. The report

shall clearly and concisely describe the services rendered,

parts replaced and repairs performed. The report shall

prescribe anticipated future needs of the equipment and

systems for preventive and predictive maintenance.

b) The Contractor shall maintain a separate log entry for each

item of equipment and each sub-system of the System. The

log shall list dates and times of all scheduled, routine,

and emergency calls. Each emergency call shall be

described with details of the nature and causes of

emergency steps taken to rectify the situation and specific

recommendations to avoid such conditions in the future.

6) The RE (or Facility Contracting Officer) shall convey to the

Facility Engineering Officer, two (2) copies of actual reports

for evaluation.

a) The RE (or Facility Contracting Officer) shall ensure a

copy of these reports is entered into the System’s official

acquisition documents.

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b) The Facility Chief Engineer shall ensure a copy of these

reports is entered into the System’s official technical

record documents.

C. Work Not Included: Maintenance and repair service shall not include the

performance of any work due to improper use; accidents; other vendor,

contractor, or owner tampering or negligence, for which the Contractor

is not directly responsible and does not control. The Contractor shall

immediately notify the RE or Facility Contracting Officer in writing

upon the discovery of these incidents. The RE or Facility Contracting

Officer will investigate all reported incidents and render

4.3 TRAINING

A. Provide thorough training of all nursing staff assigned to those

nursing units receiving new networked nurse/patient communications

equipment. This training shall be developed and implemented to address

two different types of staff. Floor nurses/staff shall receive training

from their perspective, and likewise, unit secretaries (or any person

whose specific responsibilities include answering patient calls and

dispatching staff) shall receive operational training from their

perspective. A separate training room will be set up that allows this

type of individualized training utilizing in-service training unit,

prior to cut over of the new system.

B. Provide the following minimum training times and durations:

1. 48 hours prior to opening for nursing staff (in 8-hour increments) –

split evenly over 3 weeks and day and night shifts. Coordinate

schedule with Owner.

2. 32 hours during the opening week for nursing staff – both day and

night shifts.

3. 24 hours for supervisors and system administrators.

5.0 ATTACHMENTS

A. The following items are required as a part of the system:

1. COTS Documents:

a.

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CHECKLIST FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENTS (For use in commercial item acquisition [COTS] conforming to – FAR Part 12)

The Government may not be able to accept standard commercial licensing agreement without modification; you must negotiate terms and conditions so it is consistent with the FAR and the VAAR.

Is the license (check all that apply): Yes No Exclusive Non-exclusive Perpetual Limited term If limited term, state the period (months or years): If limited term, is there an automatic renewal provision? CPU based If CPU based, state number of machines and whether simultaneous use is permitted: Site license If site license, state the site/location: Network license Other basis (e.g., # of users, # of transactions, etc.) (state specifics)

Applicable to only the current version (doesn’t apply to future versions) Software maintenance included at no extra cost Allow for office relocation or transfer Allow copying for backup or archival purpose Allow no cost copy at disaster recovery site Restricted on Use: (see note below) Restricted on the processing of data by or for user’s subsidiaries and affiliates Restricted on processing of third party data (or use in service bureau) Restricted on network use Restricted on site and equipment limitations Restricted on number of users (e.g., cannot exceed ______________ # of users)

Terms and Conditions that may need to be negotiated: Yes No Does the license prohibit use of the software outside of the Government? If yes, this needs to be deleted/modified if other Government contractors need access to the software (as GFP) to fulfill obligations of their own contracts.

Does license state that the software is Year 2000 compliant or include a Year 2000 warranty? If no, must ensure it is compliant per FAR 39 or include a Y2K warranty.

Does the license state that it provides no warranties or guarantees of any kind? If yes, need to determine whether additional warranty would be in the best interest of the Government.

Does the license warrant that the software does not contain any code (e.g., virus) that will disable the software, and if such code exists, that Licensor agrees to indemnify the licensee (user) for all damages suffered as a result of such code? If no, need to negotiate for such warranty.

Does the license allow access to source code? If no, negotiate for access if software will be modified or customized for the Government’s needs or if the Government intends to maintain the software itself.

Does the license require Licensor to deposit source code in escrow account? If no and source code is needed, consider negotiating for this provision, and state what “release conditions” are.

Does the license allow the Government to hold the rights to customized code and to the data that the software manipulates? If no, negotiate for the rights if the Government (customer) requires them.

Does the license authorize us to copy user manuals for internal purposes? If no, negotiate for authorization if multiple copies must be made for our internal use or ensure that the vendor supplies adequate number of copies. May also negotiate for updated manuals at periodic intervals, e.g., with each major update.

Does the license state that licensee modifications to the software void all warranties? If yes, ensure that the vendor still warrants the unmodified portions.

Does the license include clauses that prohibit needed uses of software, restrict the use of output from the software, or inappropriately burden the operation of the computer facilities? If yes, need to negotiate better terms and conditions.

Is the dispute clause in the license consistent with FAR 52.233-1, Disputes Clause? If no, then need to modify license to be consistent with FAR.

Does the default clause in the license allow for the Government to terminate for convenience or for cause, consistent with FAR 52.212-4(l) or FAR 52.212-4(m)? If no, then need to modify license to be consistent with FAR Part 12 (not FAR Part 49).

b.

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PAGE 1 OF 7 OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE SEE BLOCK 31C

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NO.

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME

03/25/04 @ 9. ISSUED BY: CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED SETASIDE:

100 % FOR SMALL

BUSINESS HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS 8(A) NAICS: 541511 SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

See #9 above

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE OFFEROR

FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Department of Veterans Affairs FMS P.O. Box 149971 Austin, TX 78714-8971

TELEPHONE NO: 703.246-0392 17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19. ITEM NO.

20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21. QUANTITY

22. UNIT

23. UNIT PRICE

24. AMOUNT

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See page 2 Use Reverse and/or (Attach Additional

Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4, 52.227-14, 52.227-16, and 52.227-19. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN __1_ COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. __________________OFFER DATED___ __________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30A. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or Print)

31c. DATE SIGNED

Contracting Officer

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COMPUTER-GENERATED STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 4/2002) Prescribed By GSA - FAR (48CFR) 53.212

19. ITEM NO.

20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21. QUANTITY

22. UNIT

23. UNIT PRICE

24. AMOUNT

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This Contract is Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The Contractor is required to provide the software, software license, and software maintenance services for the computer software identified below. Distribution of maintenance copies shall be accomplished by using an appropriate magnetic, electronic or printed media. Software maintenance includes periodic updates, enhancements and corrections to the software, and reasonable technical support, all of which are customarily provided by the Contractor to its customers. The name of the software is: Word 2008 License Type: Perpetual or Term????? Software Manufacturer: Microsoft Governing Law. Federal law and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”), shall govern this Contract or Order (Contract/Order). Commercial license agreements may be made a part of this Contract/Order but only if both parties expressly make them an addendum. If the commercial license agreement is not made an addendum, it shall not apply, govern, be a part of or have any effect whatsoever on this Contract/Order; this includes, but is not limited to, any agreement embedded in the computer software (clickwrap) or any agreement that is otherwise delivered with or provided to the Government with the commercial computer software or documentation (shrinkwrap), or any other license agreement otherwise referred to in any document. If a commercial license agreement is made an addendum, only those provisions addressing data rights regarding the Government’s use, duplication and disclosure of data (e.g., restricted computer software) are included and made a part of this Contract/Order, and only to the extent that those provisions are not duplicative or inconsistent with Federal law, Federal regulation or the incorporated FAR clauses; those provisions in the commercial license agreement that do not address data rights regarding the Government’s use, duplication and disclosure of data shall not be included or made a part of the Contract/Order. Federal law and regulation, including without limitation, the Contract Disputes Act (41 U.S.C. §601-613), the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. §1341 et seq.), the Competition in Contracting Act (41 U.S.C. §251, et seq), the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. §3901, et seq.) and FAR clauses 52.212-4, 52.227-14, 52.227-19 shall supersede, control and render ineffective any inconsistent, conflicting or duplicative provision in any commercial license agreement. In the event of conflict between this clause and any provision in the Contract/Order or the commercial license agreement or elsewhere, the terms of this clause shall prevail. Claims of patent or copyright infringement brought against the Government as a party shall be defended by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). 28 U.S.C. § 516. At the discretion of DOJ, the Contractor may be allowed reasonable participation in the defense of the litigation. Any additional changes to the Contract/Order must be made by contract modification (Standard Form 30). Nothing in this Contract/Order or any commercial license agreement shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign

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1

Microsoft Word 2008 Software License, Part No. 9891-7069. Software may be installed on four separate personal computers and be used by any VA employee or support service contractor. Licenses are perpetual. 4 EA

$10,000.00 $40,000.00

2

12 months of Standard Microsoft Word Software Maintenance and Technical Support Services for the software being acquired under CLIN 1; Part No. 9891-7069. 4 EA $2,500.00 $10,000.00

Total $50,000.00

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVT. REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32f. TELEPHONE NO. OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT COMPLETE

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location) 42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD)

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 4/2002) BACK

ADDENDUM A –ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR CONTRACT # _______________OR ORDER#________________

A.1 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Incorporated by Reference. The Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this Contract/Order by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of this nature, to implement department policy or to clarify the Government’s requirement. Copies of clauses in full text will be provided on request. FAR Clauses can be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/.

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1) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2003)

2) FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data—General (Dec 2007), Alt III 3) FAR 52.227-16, Additional Data Requirements (Jun 1987) 4) FAR 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software License (Dec 2007)

A.2 Contracting Officer’s Authority. The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this Contract, and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this Contract/Order, the said authority remains solely within the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the changes will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. A.3 VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (APR 1984). The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally supervise the work to be performed under this Contract/Order. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitations of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation shall be furnished the Contractor. A.4 VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising (NOV 1984). The Contractor will not advertise the award of this Contract/Order in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses a product, project or commercial line of endeavor. A.5 VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (APR 1984) The Contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform this work. He/she shall take all reasonable precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of the Contract/Order. He/she shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of the Contract/Order that is caused by his/her employees fault or negligence, and shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance having coverage for a limit as required by the laws of the state where services are performed. Further, it is agreed that any negligence of the Government, its officers, agents, servants and employees, shall not be the responsibility of the Contractor hereunder with the regard to any claims, loss, damage, injury, and liability resulting there from. A.6 Indemnification. The Contractor shall save and hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability claims, and cost of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any Contractor property or property owned by a third party occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use service, operation, or performance of work under the terms of the Contract/Order, resulting in whole or in part from the acts or omissions of the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor. A.7 Government’s Liability. The Government shall not be liable for any injury to the Contractor's personnel or damage to the Contractor's property unless such injury or damage is due to negligence on the part of the

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Government and is recoverable under the Federal Torts Claims Act, or pursuant to other Federal statutory authority. A.10 Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA). UCITA is not applicable to the Contract/Order. A.11 Software License and Software Maintenance Subscription and Technical Support.

(1) Definitions. (a) Licensee. The term “licensee” shall mean the U.S. Department of

Veterans Affairs (“VA”) and is synonymous with “Government.” (b) Licensor. The term “licensor” shall mean the software

manufacturer of the computer software being acquired. The term “Contractor” is the company identified in Block 17a on the SF1449. If the Contractor is a reseller and not the Licensor, the Contractor remains responsible for performance under this Contract.

(c) Software. The term “software” shall mean the licensed computer software product(s) cited in the Schedule of Supplies (Page 2).

(d) Maintenance. The term “maintenance” is the process of enhancing and optimizing software, as well as remedying defects. It shall include all new fixes, patches, releases, updates, versions and upgrades, as further defined below.

(e) Technical Support. The term “technical support” refers to the range of services providing assistance for the software via the telephone, email, a website or otherwise.

(f) Release or Update. The term “release” or “update” are terms that refer to a revision of software that contains defect corrections, minor enhancements or improvements of the software’s functionality. This is usually designated by a change in the number to the right of the decimal point (e.g., from Version 5.3 to 5.4). An example of an update is the addition of new hardware.

(g) Version or Upgrade. The term “version” or “upgrade” are terms that refer to a revision of software that contains new or improved functionality. This is usually designated by a change in the number to the left of the decimal point (e.g., from Version 5.4 to 6).

(2) License. Grant of License and Term.

(a) See also Addendum B. (b) Unless otherwise stated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services, the

software license provided to the Government is a perpetual, nonexclusive license to use the software.

(c) The license authorizes the Government to use the software in processing data for other federal agencies.

(d) If the licensed software requires a password (or license key) to be operational, it shall be delivered with the software media and have no expiration date.

(e) If the Government decides to outsource or contract its services, the Government may allow the outsourcer to use the licensed software solely to provide the services on its behalf. The outsourcer shall be bound by the provisions of this Contract relating to the use of the software.

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(f) If the software is for use in a networked environment, as may be reflected by the number of servers or users described in the Contract/Order, the license grant provided by the Contractor includes the Government’s use of the software in such environment.

(g) Any dispute regarding the license grant or usage limitations shall be resolved in accordance with the Disputes Clause incorporated in FAR 52.212-4(d).

(h) If the Government purchases additional licenses, the terms and conditions for those additional licenses (including technical support and upgrade subscription) shall be the same as agreed to in this Contract/Order, unless negotiated otherwise by mutual agreement of the parties.

(i) The licensed software contains critical product functionality that meets the minimum needs of the Government and is the basis for the Government’s procurement of the software; consequently, the Contractor agrees that the Government has the right to successor products at no additional cost when functionality is later unbundled from the product licensed herein and bundled into a new or different product, provided the Government is current on maintenance.

(j) If the Contractor is a reseller for the computer software being acquired under this Contract/Order, it is permissible for the actual software manufacturer (Licensor) to deliver the software directly to the Government.

(k) All limitations of software usage are expressly stated in the SF 1449 and Addendum A and Addendum B.

(3) Software Maintenance Subscription and Technical Support.

(a) See also Addendum B. (b) Software maintenance and technical support are included at the

agreed upon price. However, if additional charges are assessed during the maintenance and technical support period as a result of negotiated changes in the license (e.g., CPU upgrades), the fee shall be by mutual agreement of the parties and any dispute thereof shall be resolved in accordance with the Disputes Clause incorporated herein at FAR 52.212-4(g).

(c) If the Government desires to continue software maintenance and support beyond the period identified in this Contract/Order, the Government will issue a separate contract or order to renew annual maintenance and technical support. Conversely, if an order or contract to renew software maintenance and technical support is not received, no assumption by the Contractor shall be made that it has been renewed. It shall not be automatically renewed.

(d) Unless otherwise agreed, for any new additional software that may be licensed, the Contractor shall provide for software maintenance and technical support for the first year of the license at no additional cost.

(e) Unless otherwise agreed, the Contractor shall provide VA with software maintenance, which includes periodic updates, upgrades, enhancements and corrections to the software, and reasonable technical support, all of which are customarily provided by the Contractor to its customers so as to cause the software to perform according to its specifications, documentation or demonstrated claims.

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(f) Any telephone support provided by Contractor shall be at no additional cost.

(g) All technical support services will be provided in a timely manner in accordance with the Contractor’s customary practice. However, prolonged delay in resolving software problems will be noted in the Government’s various past performance records on the Contractor (e.g., www.ppirs.gov).

(h) If the Government allows the maintenance and/or technical support to lapse and subsequently wishes to reinstate maintenance and technical support, any reinstatement fee charged shall not exceed the amounts that would have been charged if the Government had not allowed it to lapse.

A.12 Disabling Software Code. The Government requires delivery of computer software that does not contain any code that will, upon the occurrence or the nonoccurrence of any event, disable the software. Such code includes but is not limited to a computer virus, restrictive key, node lock, time-out or other function, whether implemented by electronic, mechanical, or other means, which limits or hinders the use or access to any computer software based on residency on a specific hardware configuration, frequency of duration of use, or other limiting criteria. If any such code is present, the Contractor agrees to indemnify the Government for all damages suffered as a result of a disabling caused by such code, and the Contractor agrees to remove such code upon the Government’s request at no extra cost to the Government. Inability of the Contractor to remove the disabling software code will be considered an inexcusable delay and a material breach of contract, and the Government may exercise its right to terminate for cause. In addition, the Government is permitted to remove the code as it deems appropriate and charge the Contractor for consideration for the time and effort in removing the code. A.13 Disaster Recovery Clause. Government hereby certifies to Contractor that it has a bona fide disaster plan with respect to the computer software programs used in its operations. The Contract/Order authorizes the Government's operation to maintain a second copy of software on tape for use at loading at sites that are not live (e.g. subscription-based disaster recovery services) for the sole purpose of duplicating or mirroring the software environment of the "primary" licenses at the designated licensed site and as described herein. Additionally, use of the software at the contingency sites must not include general access or any processing for program development or production. Contractor shall permit operation and testing of all licensed programs at the contingency sites as designated by the Government without prior approval and at no additional cost to the Government solely for the purpose of maintaining or implementing disaster recovery readiness including continuity of business operations. CPU’s, MIPS or MSU’s at these contingency sites are excluded from the total CPU’s, MIPS or MSU’s count included elsewhere in the Contract/Order and are not separately billable. Activation of operations at a contingency site shall be at Government's discretion. Government is authorized to install all software at the contingency sites for testing, problem resolution purposes, and to ensure there will be no operational delays in association with transition of workload from the designated licensed site to the contingency sites. Use of the software at the contingency sites in the event of a disaster shall continue until such time as normal processing can be resumed at the "primary" site regardless of the duration required. Nothing in the Contract/Order diminishes the Government's rights in accordance with the data rights clause(s). Any license keys, codes, or passwords required by the Contractor

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in order to use the software at the contingency sites shall be provided to the Government within 10 days of the Government’s request. A.14 NOTICE OF THE FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAW AFFECTING ALL ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENTS (SECTION 508) On August 7, 1998, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was amended to require that when Federal departments or agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use Electronic and Information Technology, that they shall ensure it allows Federal employees with disabilities to have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access to and use of information and data by other Federal employees. Section 508 required the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to publish standards setting forth a definition of electronic and information technology and the technical and functional criteria for such technology to comply with Section 508. These standards have been developed were published with an effective date of December 21, 2000. Federal departments and agencies must develop all Electronic and Information Technology requirements to comply with the standards found in 36 CFR 1194 .___*____ in performing this contract. (Fill in Section Number and Title)

ADDENDUM B – STATEMENT OF WORK FOR CONTRACT #_____________________________ or ORDER#________________ B.1 License. BROADLY DESCRIBE COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT AND HOW VA INTENDS TO USE THE SOFTWARE, HOW ITS LICENSED, WHAT THE SOFTWARE IS EXPECTED TO DO, ETC. TO GET YOU STARTED: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a need for the computer software identified on the Schedule of Supplies/Services (page 2) (software media and license) and software support services. The software will be installed onto multiple servers at the ITAC in Austin Texas for support/training/staging of the _____________________ Project. These are processor-based licenses that allow for unlimited users utilizing the processor(s). Contractor shall grant the Government the necessary license to accommodate this need. VA may move the software to any other location or hardware at any time. B.2 Maintenance. The Contractor will provide software maintenance services, which includes periodic updates, enhancements and corrections to the software, and reasonable technical support, all of which are customarily provided by the Contractor to its customers so as to cause the software to perform according to its specifications, documentation or demonstrated claims. Add detailed, specific maintenance and support information here. The Contractor will distribute maintenance updates or releases by using an appropriate magnetic, electronic, or printed media to the address in Block 15 of page one, but to the attention of Joe Smith. Alternatively, the Contractor may offer access to maintenance copies through its website. All maintenance services will be provided in a timely manner in accordance with the Contractor’s customary practice. However, prolonged delay in resolving software problems will be noted in the Government’s various past performance records on the Contractor (e.g., www.ppirs.gov).

2. MOU

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Department of Veterans Affairs

Memorandum Date: (Current Date) From: Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Telecommunications (005OP) Spectrum Management (005OP2H3 – Room 047)) Telecommunications Voice Engineering (005OP2H2) 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20420 Subj: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Non - VA Licensed Wireless Operations To: Facility Director (00)

(Address) (Address)

1. The following circumstances are the minimum necessary for conditional use of Wireless Equipment / System (s) in VA Owned or Leased Facilities (here-in after referred to as ‘the Facility’). VA Headquarters OI&T’s (005) Spectrum Management (005OP2H3), Telecommunications Voice Engineering, Special Communications (TVE - 005OP2H2) and Office of Cyber Security (OCIS – 0050P2) are the responsible entities insuring conformity of each requirement:

a. Each item of equipment or system whose Radio Frequency (RF) equipment is listed under Consolidated Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 47 – Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Part 15, Chapter 7, Use of Non Licensed Devices must be installed and operated in a manner consistent with Part 15’s “Safety of Life” restrictions. This information is re-emphasized in CFR, Title 15 – Department of Commerce, Under the Information Technology Management Reform Act (Public Law 104-106), National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management (aka ‘The Red Book’).

b. FCC Part 15 listed RF devices shall not be Installed or used in areas where “Safety of Life” functions / operations are accomplished or where a ‘Code Blue’ enunciation may occur. A list of the minimum areas affected by this statement is provided as Attachment One.

c. If external or internal interference is detected and cannot be corrected, the FCC Part 15 Listed RF Equipment affected must be turned off until corrections and/or substitutions can be made. Contact VA’s Office of Spectrum Management (OSM – 005OP2H3), 202 461-5301 for specific conditional approval(s) concerning this issue.

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3. Risk Assessment

Department of

Veterans Affairs

Memorandum

Date: (current date) From: Director (XXXXX) Address Address Address Subj: VA Headquarters (VACO) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 Listed “Non-Regulated Equipment Wireless Operations”

To: Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Telecommunications (005OP) Spectrum Management (005OP2H3) Telecommunications Voice Engineering (005OP2H2) 1335 East West Highway, 3rd Floor Silver Spring, Maryland 20420

1. We have received the subject VACO MOU (signed copy attached), and are pleased to provide the following information and comments for your review that includes our risks and risk-mitigation factors that prompted our Facility’s decision:

a. RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION:

(1) Background:

(a) (name) VAMC (here-in-after referred to as “the Facility”) has used (OEM Mdl Nr©) for over 10 years to allow nurses in the telemetry studio to communicate with nurses at the patients’ bedside. This communication medium is a vital patient safety tool that allows for rapid response to the development of a potentially fatal arrhythmia such as ventricular tachycardia. The only information the telemetry technician states on the phone is “bed 109-2 Smith has an alarm for XXXXX.” Last four is never communicated. In terms of the pager we have limited the information on the pager to sector, bed number and last name. We must include the last name as occasionally the patients are moved without the knowledge of the telemetry technician, if we were to have a patient mix up the page must contain the last name for safety reasons. Facility Management Services (FMS) has restricted paging access to the telemetry system only. Because pager access is restricted, only an administrator from Technology and Information Management (TIM) or FMS can troubleshoot a pager malfunction.

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(b) Because the phones are used 24X7 and have exceeded their life expectancy, many of them have begun to fail which creates a need to purchase newer models that will continue to insure system integrity.

(c) Our Facility has been prevented from purchasing replacement phones because VACO now has updated security and Information Technology (IT) connection controls along with continuing FCC Part 15 restrictions (described in the attached MOU) on devices of which these wireless phones are but one example. These updated security and connection controls are in place to address risks related life safety, information security, personal privacy and IT system integrity. The FCC restrictions continue to warn against the use of “non-regulated radio / wireless based equipment in safety of life locations and functions.” Of note, these controls are intended to prevent use of these devices in areas especially where a code-blue annunciation might occur, yet our devices have been used in such areas for over 10 years and so far has not prevented a code-blue annunciation from happening.

(d) Because the Facility does not have a near-term alternative to the current wireless phones, it now faces a set of competing risks. On the one hand are the risks of privacy, connection and interference or security breach(s) that are behind the controls in place for these devices. On the other hand are risks to patient safety if the current phones were to fail and telemetry nurses would lose the ability to rapidly communicate with nurses at the bedside. Our Facility does have a Life Safety approved Nurses Call / Code Blue hardwired system that is installed in those affected areas as the primary Code Blue Enunciation media.

(2) SECURITY:

(a) NEC provides a proprietary scrambling algorithm that is applied to handset registration / authentication and all communications. Every time a (OEM Mdl Nr©) user enters a designated area within the systems’ coverage; an automatic user authentication process is performed to confirm the device is authorized for service on the system. This information is scrambled using a proprietary coding scheme to prevent duplication. All voice conversations are also scrambled to enhance security.

(b) The (OEM Mdl Nr©) has several built in security features in each of the wireless handsets are administered through the Facility’s Telephone Private Branch Exchange (PBX) administration tool; therefore, the PBX Administrator has full control over the (OEM Mdl Nr©) wireless phones, if one gets lost or stolen it can be disabled immediately. Because of this feature you cannot purchase a similar wireless phone and have it work on our network. These phones have a 50 ft radius from the Zone radio frequency (RF) transceiver; they can only be used within the hospital as there is no handoff via other cellular networks.

(c) These items are not NIST FIPS compliant; but based on the aforementioned facts, we feel patient / staff privacy and HIPAA instructions have been and will continue to be met.

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(d) Our Facility will work with (OEM) and VACO’s Office of Cyber Security (Name and Phone Nr) to secure the appropriate NIST FIPS certifications will allow VA to issue a Official Approvals from the onset in the IT equipment / system procurement process.

VAMC (City), (State – ZIP Code), Unregulated FCC Equipment Use, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Page Three

(3) RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) INTERFERENCE:

(a) (OEM) engineers provided us with extensive information on the potential for RF along with electromagnetic (EM) interference to medical equipment within our Facility from the (OEM System) Wireless radio transceivers.

1) Field Experience: Since introduction of the (OEM System) Wireless product in 1996, NEC has installed this system at many health care institutions across the spectrum of medical departments. In all this time there have been zero reports of either suspected or actual RF and EM interference. This includes the experience using these devices at Portland VAMC and our continued testing documentation is available for review if requested.

2) Potential interference called Near Field Coupling: In these cases, an EM field emanating from one device may cause another device within its field area to malfunction. Typically the distances for these fields are less than six (6) inches. In attempts to mitigate these sources of interference, standards have been put in place, namely IEC 60601. This standard calls for devices susceptible to interference to provide shielding against fields of up to three (3) Volts per Meter. In contrast, the (OEM System) wireless products are classified under the FCC Part 15 rules as Class B unlicensed devices, and as such must meet very tight restrictions regarding field emissions of a maximum of from 100 to 500 micro (µ) Volts per Meter across the band of RFs from 30 Hz to 18 gHz. Thus, any medical device even marginally meeting the IEC Standard has not had problems with any near field emissions.

3) Potential phenomenon known as Far Field Induced RFI: should be considered when studying RF and EM interference sources. In this case, a part of the device subject to interference (e.g., a wire, probe, or the casing itself) can inadvertently act as a receiving antenna for a signal transmitted from another device within close proximity (within 6 to 18 inches, depending on the source power levels). To realize this type of interference, the source transmitter power must be fairly strong to conduct through the inefficient nature of the unintended antenna of the receiving device, and the material acting as the antenna must be of a shape and length that matches or is a near multiple of the wavelength of the transmitted RF signal. Finally, this unintentional antenna must not have the typical shielding between it and the subject device’s electronics, which if present would prevent such a received signal from causing interference. In the case of the (OEM System) Wireless transmission, which operates between 1,920 mHz and 1,930 mHz, a probe or such piece of any medical device measuring at about six (6) inches would match the wavelength of the RF carrier, and if not properly shielded from

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the units electronics may indeed conduct the RF energy within. However, even in this case, one must consider the power level at the so-called antenna receiving the signal. The average output of the (OEM Mdl Nr©) handset is approximately 10 mili (m) Watts when in use. This very low power, even further reduced by the distance between any handset in use and the subject receiving equipment, considered along with the high loss of the “antenna”, results in a very low probability of actual interference. These facts, along with the standard procedures of your engineering department’s efforts to check the medical equipment for such shielding and filtering defects, should mitigate this potential source.

4) Potential interference between intentional radiators operating in the RF band. Known as either in-band or out-of-band interference, these are cases where a transmitter broadcasts a signal of significant power at the other device’s receiver to either overload the receiving radio or mix with the subject’s transmitted signal to cause an interfered signal to be received. In-band interference

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in the Unlicensed PCS band of which the (OEM System) Wireless system operates is prevented by the FCC rules requiring our equipment to monitor the carrier on which a device intends to transmit on before doing so, so as to sense any current use by another device. If such a signal is received during monitoring, we move to another carrier and try again. This protocol has been demonstrated many times within the FCC labs as well as at many industry trade shows where 5 or more vendors with U-PCS devices have operated in booths close to each other without interference. As for out-of-band interference, because of the extremely low power our devices operate with and the very strict out-of-band emission requirements placed upon the U-PCS devices, and the additional factor of a wide separation in the operating frequencies of our system and the typical radio telemetry equipment used in many hospital environments, such interference is very remote and would require extremely close proximity of the two devices.

5) All of our (OEM Mdl Nr©) are FCC listed and has not interfered with other traffic within the same band. We expect the FCC listed (OEM Mdl Nr©) equipment will perform in the same manner.

(b) Our Facility will work with (OEM) and VACO’s Spectrum Management (005OP2H3) to find a RF band that can be utilized for this operation that will allow VA to issue a formal and Official Radio Use Permit that will negate the “unregulated equipment use” issues.

(4) CONNECTION TO IT/CABLE NETWORKS:

(a) Each item or system that attaches to a VA IT Network (telephone or data) must be Department of Commerce’s National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 60950-1/2; Information Technology Equipment - Safety listed and bears UL’s mark.

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1) Paragraph 1.1.1; Equipment Covered by this Standard specifically identifies these systems / networks as one affected system.

2) Paragraph 1.1.2; Additional Requirements further identifies this requirement for electomedical applications with physical connections to the patient be met.

(b) This requirement is paramount since the Facility’s Telephone PABX and associated system is listed by the National Fire Protection Association as Critical Service. Additionally, since it carries our Code Blue Radio and Overhead Audio Paging Signals, VA elevates it to Life Safety Service.

(c) Presently the (OEM Mdl Nr©) wireless phones are UL Listed but does not have the aforementioned specific UL certification. Our Facility is working with (The OEM) in this arena to have them meet or exceed this UL requirement. In the meantime we will abide within the confines outlined in the attached MOU for insuring an approved IT Network / System connection is maintained until the appropriate UL certification has been obtained allowing it to be directly connected to our telephone system.

b. The Facility Director after careful review of the attached MOU and consultation with the Facility’s CIO, (OEM) engineers, Biomedical and NFPA Engineers, ISO, HIPAA / Privacy Officer, Clinical Staff and JACHAO Officials has decided this risk-benefit analysis strongly favors purchasing replacement (OEM Mdl Nr) phones.

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2. Please feel free to contact me concerning the contents of this document.

DIRECTOR’s NAME IN CAPS

cc: Office of General Counsel Office of Telecommunications (05) VA Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering Telecommunications Engineering and Design Office of Cyber Security

Attachment: VACO MOU

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