technologydesign guidelines version8.0 february 2, 2015

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Technology Design Guidelines

Version 8.0

February 2, 2015

425PrescottStreetGreensboro, NC27401P336.335.3000

GuilfordCountySchools TechnologyDesign Guidelines TechnologyServices

SECTION 01 Project ScopePart1 ProjectScope1.1. The Technology Design Guidelines shall beused for all constructionand renovation projectsinvolvingtechnologyitemswithinGuilfordCountySchools(GCS).A. TechnologyItemsinclude:1. AccessControl2. Audio/Video3. DataCommunications 4. FireAlarm 5. InstalledSound6. IntrusionDetection7. VideoSurveillance8. Voice Communications

1.2. The ArchitectandEngineershall use the Technology Design Guidelines asareferencefor all designactivities.

Part2 Variance2.1. Variance from these guidelines must be approved by GCS Technology Services and GCS Facilities.

Part 3 Master Technology Specification3.1. Architects and Engineers shall read and understand all sections of the Master Technology

Specification anduse that information inalldesignactivities.3.2. All sections of the Master Technology Specification shall be considered to be a part of theseguidelines.

End of Section 01

SECTION 02 Version HistoryPart1 General1.1. Version8is anoriginalversion.

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SECTION 03 Substitution ProceduresPart1 StandardProducts1.1. All products specified in this document have been approved by prior North Carolina Stateapproved selection process, unless noted as “or approved substitute”. “Or approvedsubstitute” products shall meet all requirements as listed and must be approved bysubmittal to Guilford County Schools Technology Services. Deviations from the specifiedproducts are not allowed without prior written approval from Guilford County Schools TechnologyServices.

Part2 Substitutions2.1. Substitutionsshallbelimited.2.2. Only equal or superior quality and with cost savings to Guilford County Schools will be considered.

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2.3. Architect/Engineer shall submit a substitution request in writing to GCS Technology Services.A. Request shall include all required submittals and shall be complete with reasons forsubstitutionandsavings.

B. Approval of alternate or substitute equipment or material in no way voids the guideline requirements.

C. Guilford County Schools shall not be required to prove that an item proposed forsubstitution is not equal to the specified item. Architect/Engineer shall submit all evidence to support the contention that an item is equal to the specified item. The Guilford County Schools decision as to the equality of substitution shall be final and withoutfurtherrecourse.

Part3 Products3.1. Productlistingscan be foundinthe Master Technology Specification.

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SECTION 04 Drawing RequirementsPart1 General1.1. Due to the specific and detailed needs of the technology design, certain specific drawings arerequired.

Part2 ContractorSpecificDrawings2.1. Drawings for each contractor (Infrastructure, Integrated,and Security) should be included.2.2. A single drawing with layers that can be turned on and off is sufficient for this requirement.2.3. Each drawing or layer should show only those items that are the responsibility of thatcontractor.

Part3 BackboneRiser3.1. Adiagramofallbackbonecablesshallbeincluded.3.2. Diagram shall include each telecommunication closet with each type of backbone cable and quantityclearlyshown.

Part4 Horizontal TelecommunicationsCloset 4.1. Drawings should have a method for identifying the telecommunications closet terminationpointforallcabling.Thisisessentialforequipmentcounts.

Part5 Overhead SpeakerRigging5.1. Adiagramofacceptableriggingshallbeincluded.

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SECTION 05 Pathways for Communications SystemsPart1 General1.1. InaccessibleCeilingAreasA. Inaccessible Ceiling Areas such as lock‐in ceiling tiles, drywall or plaster, will not beusedasdistributionpathways.

B. Inaccessible areas, such as parking lots, roads, etc. shall be avoided as distribution pathways.

1.2. SizeandCount



A. Theminimumconduit sizeforcommunication pathwaysis0.75”(3/4”).B. The count and size of pathways are dependent on the number of services being installed and the number and type of cables the pathways support. A maximum 40% fillratioshallbemaintained.

A. Pathwayswillnotbesharedwith any otherservice(e.g. electrical). Part2 Interior Pathways2.1. CableSupportSlingA. UseCableSupportSlings toprovide a pathway between cable trayandconduit. B. Installmultiplepathsalongaroutetoprovidefillcapacityof40%orless. C. Maintain minimum 12” clearance from all other services (HVAC, fire, electrical, etc.) andlighting.

2.2. Metal ConduitandTubingA. Conduitshouldbeusedtoprovidepathwayfromoutletboxtoceilingspace. B. Conduitsshallservenomorethanonecommunicationoutlet. C. TechnologyConduitswillnotbesharedwithanyotherservice(e.g.electrical). D. Textile Innerduct1. Allbackboneconduitsshallbefitted withtextileinnerduct. 2. Innerductshouldbesizedappropriatelyforconduitsize.

2.3. Power/CommunicationPolesA. The use of power/communication poles should be limited to areas where no other meansof pathwayis available.

2.4. Boxes,Enclosures,andCabinetsA. OutletBoxes1. Outletboxes shouldbeplacedas needed toaccommodate the scheduledoutlets.

B. FloorBoxes1. The use of floor boxes should be limited to areas where no other means is available.

2.5. SurfaceRacewayA. Pathways for walls that cannot be flush mounted will be created by use of verticaland/orhorizontalnonmetallicraceway.

B. Raceway maybe usedin exposedareaswhere multipleconduitswouldberequired. 2.6. CableTrayA. Usage1. Cable tray shallbe usedin corridorsandmajorpathways. 2. Wirebasketshallbeused in technology rooms.

B. Coordination1. Coordinate layout and installation of cable trays and suspension system with otherconstruction that penetrates ceilings or is supported by them, including lightfixtures,HVACequipment,fire‐suppressionsystem,andpartitionassemblies.

C. RodHangers1. Hang cable tray using threaded, galvanized rod hangers, with rods extended through support steel and double nutted. Size support member with load rating ofstraight section and without visible deflection. Install cable tray level and straight.Supports must be provided to prevent “leaning.” All mounting methods must meetmanufacturer’srecommendations.

D. WallHangers



1. Mount cable tray to wall using angle brackets of same manufacturer and of appropriatesizeandstrength.

E. Clearance1. Cable tray shall be installed above the ceiling grid at nominal height of 12” above theceilinggrid.

2. Cable tray will not interfere with, or be placed within 12” of lighting fixture ballasts orductwork.

3. Conduitspipesorsprinklerheadsare notto gothrough the cabletray. F. Walls1. Cable trays shall not pass through any wall. Cable tray shall end before the wallandtransitionto aminimumof(2) 4” EMT sleeves withconnectorsandinsulatedbushings. Additional sleeves should be designed to ensure a maximum 40% fillratio.

Part3 ExteriorPathways3.1. CoordinationA. Coordinate layout and installation of ducts, manholes, handholes, and boxes with finalarrangement of other utilities, site grading, and surface features as determined in the field.

3.2. Exteriorpathwaysshouldbesizedas required.A. Minimumrequirement between TER and TCin aseparate building: 1. One3inchconduitwith3inch3 celltextileinnerductforfiber. 2. Multiple 3 inch conduits with 3 inch 3 cell textile inner duct as required for copper backbone.

3. One2inchconduitwith2inch3 celltextileinnerductforcoax. B. Count will depend on application and should be designed to accommodate a maximum40%fillratio.

3.3. SlopeA. Pitchconduitsa minimum slope of1:300down towardholes andawayfrombuildingsand equipment. Slope conduits between holes from a high point such that water drains inboth directions.

3.4. HolesA. Conduitsshallrunno morethan500’beforeahandholeormanholeisinstalled. B. Handholesandmanholes shallnot be sharedwith publicutilities.

3.5. Curves andBends A. Conduits shall have no more than two 90 degree bends before a handhole or manhole isinstalled.

3.6. BuildingWallPenetrationsA. Make a transition from PVC to rigid steel at least 10 feet outside the building wall withoutreducingslope away from the building, andwithout forminga trap in the line. Usefittings manufactured forthispurpose.

B. WaterproofingSeals1. Providewatertightexpandinglink‐typeseals forinstallationbetweentheconduit andthesleeveor coredrilledhole.

3.7. ClearancesA. Install conduits with a minimum of 3 inches between conduits for like services and 6 inchesbetween power andsignalconduits.

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C. Conduitsshallextend 12” inthe entrance room, andshallbeno more than 2”fromthe nearestwall.

3.8. Textile InnerductA. Allundergroundconduits shallbe fittedwithtextileinnerduct. B. Innerductshouldbesizedappropriatelyforconduitsize.

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SECTION 06 Communications EntrancePart1 Entrance Pathways1.1. Conduit#1A. Main (4 inch) telecommunications entrance conduit with 4 inch 3 cell textile inner duct. B. Shallbe reamed andbushedto eliminate entrance cable damage.C. Willbecappeduntilcableinstallationandsealedimmediately following.

1.2. Conduit#2A. Spare (4 inch) telecommunications entrance conduit with 4 inch 3 cell textile innerduct.

B. Shallbecappedatboth endsforfutureuse.1.3. Conduit#3A. CATV (2 inch) telecommunications entrance conduit with 2 inch 3 cell textile inner duct.

B. Shallbe reamed andbushedto eliminate entrance cable damage.C. Willbecappeduntilcableinstallation andsealedimmediately following.

Part2 Protection2.1. Provide a complete entrance protection system, including surge protection equipment andsurgeprotectionmodules.

2.2. ProductsA. CommScope310VDSL ConnectorPanelorapprovedequal B. CommScope 3‐TypeGas DischargeTubeProtectororapprovedequal

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SECTION 07 Communications ClosetsPart1 TechnologyClosets1.1. Shall provide a transition between the horizontal, backbone, and entrance pathways andprovidespacefortelecommunicationssystemscomponents.

1.2. Shall provide adequate space for cable terminations (horizontal and backbone), active andpassive equipment, cross‐connection wiring and hardware, and any other materials orequipment associatedwiththe buildingtechnologysystems.

1.3. Shallbededicatedtothetechnologysystemsandrelatedsupportsystems, andshallnot besharedwith electricalor otherservices.

1.4. Shall not have duct work, piping, etc. that is overhead or through the room. No buildingstructure or services shall block access to the room. Duct work, piping, conduits, etc. shallnotobstructcurrentorfuturepathway entrance. A. Drainage troughs shall be placed under any water pipes to prevent leakage onto the equipment withinthe room.



Part2 Types ofRooms2.1. TechnologyEquipment Room(TER)A. Entrance facilityanddemark. B. Main backbonecabledistributionhub. C. Localhorizontalcabledistributionhub.D. Activenetwork,paging,CATV,securityequipment.

2.2. TechnologyCloset(TC)A. Localhorizontalcabledistributionhub.B. Activenetwork,paging,CATV,securityequipment.

2.3. REboxTCA. Smallarea horizontalcabledistributionhub. B. Activenetworkequipment.

Part3 Architectural3.1. LocationA. Shallbe locatedin adry areanotsubjecttoflooding. B. Shall be as close as possible to an electrical service room in order to reduce the length ofthe bondingconductorto electricalgrounding.

C. Shall have separation from sources of EMI as specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA 569‐B PathwaysandSpacesStandard.

D. Shall not be shared with building services that may interfere with the telecommunicationssystemsor be usedforcustodialservicesor storage.

E. Shall be accessible for delivery and installation of large equipment throughout itsusefullife.

F. Accesstothe room shallnotbe fromtheexterior ofthebuilding. G. Roomsshallopendirectlytoacorridorandnotbewithinanotherroom/space. H. Shall be placed such that no more than two walls are adjacent to non‐movable buildingstructuressuchasrestrooms,exteriorwalls,etc.

I. Shallnot beadjacenttoelevator shaftsorelevator equipment rooms. J. TER1. Shallbelocatedinsideoradjacent totheMediaCenter. 2. TERshallnotsupportmultiplefloorsofamulti‐storybuilding.

K. TCs1. Shallbe placedinthe centerofthe areaservedby thatroom. 2. TCshallnot supportmultiplefloors of a multi‐storybuilding.

L. The maximum horizontal distance from any TER or TC to any outlet (cable distance viathe horizontal pathway system) must be less than 85 meters (280 feet). A circle with radius of 60 meters (200 feet) centered on TC can be used to gauge distancerequirements. Additional rooms shall be placed as appropriate to support this distancelimitation.

M. The TC rooms in a multistory building shall be stacked vertically directly above one another.

3.2. SizeA. Floor plans must be reviewed by Guilford County Schools Technology Services duringtheschematicdesignphasetoensureroomsaresizedadequately.

B. Room sizes assume the door opens outward. Larger rooms are required if the door opensinward.

C. TER1. The TER shall be sized to support all telecommunications systems for the buildingserved, including: backbone data, voice, & CATV cabling; horizontal data, voice, &CATV cabling; CATV distribution equipment; paging equipment; networkelectronics;security,firealarmandfiresuppression.

2. MinimumSize: 300SquareFeet,20’x15’.Version 8 of 27 February2, 2013


a) Foreachadditionalrackbeyondthe standard three,add40SquareFeet. D. TC1. The TC rooms shall be sized to support all telecommunications systems for the area served. The room sizes below are for rooms that support horizontal cabling for data, voice, CATV, and paging services only, and do not include other special equipment(i.e.servers).

2. MinimumSize: 100SquareFeet,10’x10’.a) Foreachadditionalrackbeyondthestandardtwo, add40Square Feet.

3.3. HVACA. The needforseparate HVACforTechnology Roomsisdefinedin NFPA70645.4. B. The TER shall have an individual, wall mounted, split HVAC unit that is designed to dissipatethe heat generatedby electricallypoweredcommunicationsequipment. 1. WallMounted,SplitUnit,CoolingOnly 2. Compact sidedischargeoutdoorunit 3. Wirelessremotecontrol4. Automaticrestartafterpoweroutage 5. 15,000 Btu/h,SEER 16.0 6. 208/230V,1‐Phase 7. MitsubishiElectric,Mr. Slimorapprovedequal

C. HVACshallbeavailable24hours‐per‐day,365days‐per‐year. D. HVACshallnotbe controlledby energymanagementsystems. E. ThecontrolfortheHVACservicesshallbeplaced72”AFF. F. Noheatingdiffusersshallbe placedin anyTelecommunications rooms.

3.4. AirExhaustA. The TCs shall have an individual exhaust fan that is designed to dissipate the heat generatedbyelectricallypoweredcommunicationsequipment.1. Minimum 500CFM 2. Shouldprovidea3minuteairchange. 3. Wireguard4. AlwaysOn

B. Exhaustfanshallrun24hours‐per‐day,365 days‐per‐year. C. Exhaustfanshallnotbecontrolledby energymanagement systems. D. Noheatingdiffusersshallbe placedin anyTelecommunications rooms.

3.5. CeilingA. TERceilingheightshallbe a minimum of 10’ AFF.B. TCceiling heightshallbe a minimum of 9’AFF. C. If fire‐proofing is sprayed onto the exposed ceiling, the fire‐proofing shall be treated tomitigateairbornedustandadropceilingmustbeprovided.

D. Ceiling protrusions (e.g. sprinkler heads, lights, etc.) shall be placed to assure a minimum height of 8’ 6” AFF and shall not be located directly above any racks, cabinets, orequipment.

3.6. FloorA. TERFloorshallbecovered inanti‐staticvinyl.B. TC Floorshallbecovered in anti‐staticvinylorsmoothconcrete. C. Finishesshall belightin color. D. Inexisting buildingsany carpetshall beremovedandthe floor cleanedandresurfacedinanti‐staticvinyl.

3.7. WallsA. Wallsshallbe treatedto eliminatedustandpainted withalightfinish. B. Wallsshouldbestudand wallboardconstructionfromfloorto roofdeck.

3.8. Lighting



A. Lighting shall be mounted a minimum of 8’ 6” AFF and a minimum of 12” from wire basket tray. It shall be mounted such that it does not interfere with the cable pathways inthe room.

B. Lighting shall provide a minimum of 50 footcandles measured at a height of3’AFF. C. Lighting shouldnotbe poweredby thesame electricaldistributionpanel asthepower outletsin the room.

3.9. DoorA. The door shall be a minimum of 36" wide and 80" tall and shall hinge outward. Door willbesolid.Nowindows.

B. TER and TCs willbe equippedwithFobreaders. C. Locks shall be keyed alike and unique from all other locks for all technology closets.Locks should be part of the interior master key. A copy of the building interior master keywillbeprovidedtoTechnologyServicesatthe time ofcore switch.

D. Construction lock coresshallbe keyedalikeforalltechnology closets.Locksshouldbepart of the interior master key. A copy of the building interior master key will be providedtoTechnologyServices at thetime ofconstructioncoreinstallation.

3.10. WindowsA. TechnologyroomswillNOThavewindows. B. In an existing building, if the TER or a TC has windows, they shall be filled in and paintedto matchthe color oftheroom.

3.11. FireProtectionA. Fireprotectionof technologyroomsshouldideally be ofanelectronicsafematerial. B. If sprinkling is the only method available, the heads shall be provided with wire cagestopreventaccidentaloperation.

C. Drainage troughs shall be placed under the sprinkler pipes to prevent leakage onto the equipment withinthe room.

3.12. Naming andLabelingA. LabelingofTERand TCroomsshallbeginwiththe TER being designatedthe“A”room and the first TC designated as the “B” room. All TCs after the first TC shall follow a consecutive alphabetic lettering scheme. REboxes are considered to be a TC and shallbelabeled accordingly.

B. Nameplate‐style signs indicating the TER and TC room and rack number identifier shallbe placedonthe center ofthe top crossbar of the racks. As an example the second rack in a TER would be labeled “TER‐A2”and the second rack in the “B” TC room would be labeled “TC‐B2”. Thenameplate‐style signs shall be a minimum of 1 ½ inches in height and consist of black letters on a white background. Nameplates may be engraved orprinted.Handwrittennameplatesare notacceptable.

Part4 Electrical4.1. Equipment in the Technology Roomsisconsidered tobe part ofa “CriticalOperations Data System” asdefinedinNFPA70 645.2.Assuch,all poweroutlets inTechnologyRoomsshall beongeneratorcircuits(if agenerator isonsite).

4.2. TCA. One 120 volt 20 amp AC non‐switched duplex outlet shall be installed on each wall of the TC at a height of 16” above the finished floor for test gear, tools, etc. These four outlets will share one circuit not shared with other outlets or other electrical devices. These fouroutletswillbe connectedtothebuildinggenerator.

B. One 120 volt 20 amp AC duplex outlet shall be installed per 19” equipment rack, mounted on the rear of the base plate of the rack. Each outlet will be on a unique circuit not shared with other outlets, and will be connected to the building generator. Power conduits may be installed from above or below and shall NOT be put on the front of the rack,insidetherack,orin theverticalmanagement.

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D. Alloutletsshallbeorangeincolortosignifygeneratorpower. 4.3. TERA. One 120 volt 20 amp AC duplex outlet shall be installed every 10 feet on each wall of the TER. A minimum of two outlets shall be on each wall. The outlet shall be at a height of 16” AFF.Eachwallwillbe on a unique circuitnotsharedwith other outletsorother electricaldevices.

B. One 220 volt 30 amp AC (NEMA L6‐30R) outlet shall be installed on the wall directly centered behindtheracks.Thisoutlet willbeona unique circuit.

C. One 120 volt 20 amp AC duplex outlet shall be installed per 19” equipment rack, mounted on the rear of the base plate of the rack. Each outlet will be on a unique circuit notsharedwithother outlets.

D. Power conduits will be installed from above or below and shall NOT be put on the front ofthe rack,insidetherack,or inthe verticalmanagement.

E. Alloutletsshallbelabeledwiththebreakerpaneland breaker number. F. Alloutletsshallbeorangeincolortosignifygeneratorpower.

4.4. ElectricalGroundingA. A grounding bar shall be installed in the TER and in each TC room for connecting the racks,frames,etc.

B. This grounding bar shall be connected to the building ground system such that all TCsandthe TER ground bars are atthe samepotential.

C. Eachrackmustbedirectwire bondedtothegroundingbar. D. All wire basket tray shall be bonded to the grounding bar. Each individual section of basket shallbebonded.

E. Bondingwiresmustbesecuredto the wire basket tray every 12 inches. Part5 WireBasket Tray5.1. Wire basket tray shall be installed in the TER and all TCs at a nominal height of 8’ AFF or undertheraisedfloor.

5.2. Mustbesizedsuchthata40%orlessfillcapacityismaintained.5.3. Shallnot interferewith,orbeplacedwithin12”oflightingfixtureballasts.5.4. Mounting methods will include wall brackets for tray adjacent to a wall, and trapeze for tray not adjacent to a wall. Support must meet manufacturer’s recommendations. Provideadequatesupporttoprevent “leaning.”

5.5. Shallhave a minimum widthof 18" and aminimum depth of6”.5.6. Shall be routed over each row of equipment racks such that access is allowed between all racksandaroundthe entireperimeteroftheroom.

5.7. Each rack must have direct access to the wire basket tray without traveling over other racks orspaces.

5.8. Appropriatespillways will be installed to accommodateany transitions to or from the wire basket.

5.9. Thewirebaskettrayshall haveprotectiveendcaps.Part6 REboxTCs6.1. REboxes may be used for small areas or areas with a high density (such as computer labs).The data cabling ONLY will be terminated in an enclosed wall mounted Hubbell REboxcabinet (RE‐4X) (42” H x 24.2” W x10” D) mounted such that the top of the REbox is 72 inches AFF. The REbox shall be mounted on a wall that will not be used for room expansion (i.e. a corridor wall, rest room wall, etc.). A minimum of 36 inches clearance is required infront of the REbox for proper working space. The REbox shall be grounded to building steelorgroundsystem.

6.2. The location of the REbox unit will be identified by Guilford County Schools Technology Services at the time of design.

6.3. A 120 volt 20 amp duplex AC Power outlet shall be provided within the REbox. The outlet willbeplacedatbottomleftcornerofREbox.



Part7 Racks,andFrames7.1. RacksA. FloorMountedRacks1. Racks shall be located a minimum of 60” from center of rack to the wall directlybehind.Clearanceonthefrontside ofthe rack shall be a minimumof 36”.

2. There shall be a minimum of four racks in the TER and two racks in each of the TCs.

3. Rackswillbe mountedsideby sidewith the appropriate management between. 4. Nameplate‐style signs indicating the TER and TC room and rack number identifier shall be placed on the center of the top crossbar of the racks. As an example the second rack in a TER would be labeled “TER‐A2”and the second rack in the “B” TCroomwouldbelabeled“TC‐B2”.

B. CableManagement1. Vertical Managementa) All racks shall have one 8 inch wide vertical management panel on the right andleftside ofthe rack.

b) Between multiple racks there shall be a 12 inch vertical management betweeneachrackandan 8 inch verticalmanagement on eachendrack.

7.2. FramesA. Backboard1. Mount two(2)sheetsofbackboardplywoodtoone(1) wallof a TC. 2. Mount two (2) sheetsofbackboard plywood to two (2) walls of TER, a totalof (4).3. Mount backboard two (2) inches above electrical outlets, or cut out around outlets. 4. Paint plywood with white fire retardant paint. Mask one (1) fire rating label on eachsheetforinspectionverification.

Part8 TerminationPanels8.1. Category6PatchPanelA. Separation1. Separate and distinct patch panels will be maintained for Data, Media, Security,andWireless.

B. Mounting1. Patch panels shall be mounted in the center most rack of three or more racks, intheleftmostrackoftwo.

2. RackingOrderfrom top tobottom: a) FiberEnclosure b) Data Patch Panel c) MediaPatchPaneld) WirelessPatchPanele) SecurityPatchPanel

3. Aspace equaltoone patch panelshall be left between each typeof panel.8.2. 66BlockA. Voice and paging cabling terminations and equipment shall be mounted to the plywoodbackboard. Voice and paging cabling terminations shall NOT be directly behind or ininterference withdataracks.

B. Horizontal cablesshallbe terminated onblocksseparatefrom backbone cable.



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SECTION 08 Backbone CablingPart1 CopperBackboneCabling1.1. SeeSection 27 13 13 Master Technology Specification.1.2. Provide multiple pair copper cable in quantities to ensure a maximum usage of 80% of cable pairs. Include speakers, paging signaling, analog phone cables, and other possible usage in count.

1.3. Provideoutsideplantcopperwith solid‐stateprotectionclampedto90volts. Part2 FiberBackboneCabling2.1. SeeSection 27 13 23 Master Technology Specification.2.2. Fiber backbone shall consist of a 24 strand fiber to each TC from the TER and a 6 strand fiber from eachREboxto the TER.

Part3 CoaxialBackboneCabling3.1. SeeSection 27 13 33 Master Technology Specification.3.2. ProvidetwocoaxialbackbonecablesbetweentheTERandeach TC. 3.3. Providetwo coaxialbackbone cables between TERandCATV cabinet.

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SECTION 09 Horizontal CablingPart1 Data1.1. SeeSection 27 15 00.19 Master Technology Specification.1.2. DistanceA. The maximum cable lengthshallbe90meters (290feet) includingriseand fall.B. Allcablesarefullrun.Splices orinline connectors arenot allowed.

1.3. ClearanceA. Maintain a 12 inch minimum clearance from lighting fixtures, motors, or other objects that may causeinterference.

Part2 Voice2.1. SeeSection 27 15 00.16 Master Technology Specification.2.2. DistanceA. The maximum cable lengthshallbe90meters (290feet) includingriseand fall.B. Allcablesarefullrun.Splices orinline connectors arenot allowed.

2.3. ClearanceA. Maintain a 12 inch minimum clearance from lighting fixtures, motors, or other objects that may causeinterference.

Part3 IntegratedAV3.1. SeeSection 27 15 00.23 Master Technology Specification.3.2. DistanceA. RapidRunPlenumRatedMulti‐FormatRunnerCable1. The maximum cable lengthshallbe75feet. 2. Allcablesarefullrun.Splices orinline connectors arenot allowed.

B. RapidRunPlenumRatedDigitalPlenumRunnerCable



1. The maximum cable lengthshallbe25feet. 2. Allcablesarefullrun.Splices orinline connectors arenot allowed.

C. USBExtender1. The maximum cable lengthshallbe100feet. 2. Allcablesarefullrun.Splices orinline connectors arenot allowed.

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SECTION 10 Outlet TypesPart1 OutletSymbols1.1. Analog Communications A. A–AnalogPhone/FAX

1.2. Audio/VideoA. AES–AudioEnhancementSystemB. AVD –Display C. AVF –Front D. AVH‐HDMIE. AVP‐ Projector F. M–MediaG. UR–USBReceiver H. UT–USB Transmitter

1.3. Paging/IntercomA. CB–CallButton B. IS–IntercomSpeaker C. PS–PagingSpeaker D. VC–VolumeControl

1.4. DataA. D2– Data,2 JacksB. D4– Data,4 JacksC. R2–Rebox, 2Jacks D. R4–Rebox, 4Jacks

1.5. PanelsA. PD–Display1. AVD2. M

B. PF–Front1. AVF2. AVH

C. PP–Projector1. AVF2. AVH3. AVP4. UR

D. PT–Teacher1. AVD



2. AVP3. D24. UT

1.6. SecurityA. SA–AccessControlB. SC–Camera C. SK–Keypad D. SM–Motion Detector E. SN–NodeF. SS–Switch

1.7. WirelessA. W‐Wireless

Part2 OutletDetails2.1. SeeSections 27 06 10,27 06 20, 27 06 30 Master Technology Specification.

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SECTION 11 Room DescriptionsPart1 General1.1. The following lists the basic requirements for types of rooms. Individual schools, and

individual rooms will have specific requirements to be determined during the designphase.

1.2. Not all room types are listed. Some rooms will have specific designs created during the designphase.

Part2 AdministrativeOffice2.1. D2‐Two(2)onadjacentwalls coordinatedwith furniture.2.2. PS‐One (1)inceiling.2.3. VC–One (1) neardoor.

Part3 Cafeteria3.1. DiningA. D2– Two (2) on opposite walls.B. M–Two(2)onoppositewalls. C. PS – Number and spacing to be determined. Speakers should be placed a distance apart equal totwice the ceiling height.

D. CB–One(1) nearserving line, but accessiblewhen servinglineisclosed. E. IS–One (1) nearserving line, but accessiblewhen servinglineisclosed.

3.2. OfficeA. D2– Two (2) on adjacent walls.B. PS–One(1) inceiling.C. VC–One (1) neardoor.

3.3. ServingLineA. Note:alloutletboxesmust besealed forhealthcode. B. D2–One (1) at each point ofsalelocation. C. CB–One(1) ateachservingline. D. IS–One (1) over each servingline.



Part4 Classroom4.1. AES–One(1)inceiling nearcenter. 4.2. CB–One 1) neardoor. 4.3. D4–One (1) onside wall.4.4. IS–One (1) inceilingnear center.4.5. PD–One (1) onteaching wall. 4.6. PF–One (1) onteaching wall.4.7. PP–One(1)onteachingwall.4.8. PT–One atteacher desklocation.4.9. W–One(1) inceilingnearcenter.

Part5 ComputerLab5.1. AES–One(1)inceiling nearcenter. 5.2. CB–One 1) neardoor. 5.3. D4–One (1) onside wall.5.4. IS–One (1) inceilingnear center.5.5. PD–One (1) onteaching wall. 5.6. PF–One (1) onteaching wall.5.7. PP–One(1)onteachingwall.5.8. PT–One atteacher desklocation.5.9. D2 or R2 – Twenty (20) arranged to fit room and furniture. (Teacher Panel D2 is not

includedinthisnumber).5.10. W–One(1) inceilingnearcenter.

Part6 ConferenceRoom6.1. AVD –Two(2)total,one (1)at M, one (1) below M at 16” AFF.6.2. AVH– Two(2)total,one (1)at M, one (1) below M at 16” AFF.6.3. D2– Two (2) total,one on viewingwall,one(1) onopposite.6.4. M–One (1) onviewingwallat96” AFF. 6.5. PS‐One (1)inceiling.6.6. VC–One (1) neardoor.6.7. W–One(1) inceiling.

Part7 CorridorsandCommonSpaces7.1. M–To bedetermined duringdesignphase. 7.2. PS – Number and spacing to be determined. Speakers should be placed a distance apart

equal totwice the ceiling height. 7.3. W–To bedetermined duringdesignphase.

Part8 HVACControl8.1. D2–One (1) at each HVACcontrolunit.

Part9 Media Center (Elementary/Middle)9.1. AES–One(1)nearmarkerboard orteachingarea.9.2. CB–One(1) atcirculation desk.9.3. D2A. Two(2)incirculationdesk. B. Five(5)inthebookstacksarea. C. Five(5)inthemini‐lab.

9.4. M



A. One(1)behindcirculationdesk.B. One(1) in generalseating area.

9.5. IS–One(1)overcirculationdesk.9.6. PF–One (1) undermarkerboard orteachingarea.9.7. PP–One(1) over marker boardor teaching area. 9.8. PS – Number and spacing to be determined. Speakers should be placed a distance apart

equal totwice the ceiling height. 9.9. PT–One (1) near marker boardor teaching area.

Part10 MediaCenter (High)10.1. AES–One(1)nearmarkerboard orteachingarea.10.2. CB–One(1) atcirculation desk.10.3. D2A. Three(3)incirculationdesk. B. Seven (7) in thebookstacksarea. C. Five(5)in mini‐lab 1. D. Five(5)in mini‐lab 2.

10.4. MA. One(1)behindcirculationdesk.B. One(1) in generalseating area.

10.5. IS–One(1)overcirculationdesk.10.6. PF–One (1) undermarkerboard orteachingarea.10.7. PP–One(1) over marker boardor teaching area. 10.8. PS – Number and spacing to be determined. Speakers should be placed a distance apart

equal totwice the ceiling height. 10.9. PT–One (1) near marker boardor teaching area.

Part11 MediaOffice11.1. D2– Two (2) coordinatedwithfurniture. 11.2. PS–One(1) inceiling.11.3. VC–One (1) inceiling.

Part12 Principal/AssistantPrincipal12.1. D2‐ Two (2) on adjacent walls coordinatedwith furniture.12.2. M–One(1) onwalloppositedesklocation.12.3. PS‐One (1)inceiling.12.4. VC–One (1) neardoor.

Part13 Reception13.1. A–One(1)oncounter.13.2. D2– Two (2) oncounter. 13.3. D2–One (1) on back wall.13.4. M–One(1)Viewablefrom receptionwaitingarea.13.5. PS–One(1) inceiling.13.6. VC–One (1) onbackwall.13.7. W–One(1) incenterof room.

Part14 Workroom(Admin)14.1. A–One(1)oncounter.14.2. D2– Two (2),one oncounter,one on oppositewall.



14.3. PS–One(1) inceiling.14.4. VC–One (1) neardoor.

End of Section 11

SECTION 12 Wireless DesignPart1 General1.1. Thefollowingshouldbe usedto create a basic starting design. Finaldesign willbecreated

duringthe designphase.1.2. Wirelessoutletsinsuspendedceilingswillbemountedinsidea PanduitPZWC35I

PanZone® WirelessAccessPointEnclosure.1.1. Wireless outlets in hard ceiling will be mounted inside a Panduit PZWC35 PanZone®WirelessAccessPointEnclosurefor surface mount.

1.2. Wireless outlets on walls will be mounted inside a Panduit PZWC35 PanZone® Wireless AccessPointEnclosure for surface mount.

Part2 Administration2.1. One(1) inreception area.2.2. One(1) every50 feet.Minimum ofone(1).

Part3 Classroom3.1. One(1)ineachclassroomorlabspace.

Part4 CommonSpaces(Cafeteria,Gym, Multipurpose,etc.)4.1. Two(2)locatedabovedoorways. Shallnotbeblockedbygoals, etc.

Part5 Corridors(Non‐Classroom)5.1. One(1) every 50 feet.Minimumof one (1).

Part6 Exterior6.1. Exterior locations will have the outlet inside the building with a sleeve for antenna cable to

exterior.6.2. BusLoading6.3. CarLoading6.4. Playground

Part7 LoadingDock7.1. One(1).

Part8 MediaCenter8.1. Two(2).

End of Section 12

SECTION 13 Security DesignPart1 General1.1. Thefollowingshouldbe usedto create a basic starting design. Finaldesign willbecreated

duringthe designphase.Part2 AccessControl2.1. SA–FOBReaderA. AllSAlocationsmusthavean electric strikeon the door.B. One(1) at eachexteriordoorthatisusedfornormalbuilding access.



C. One(1)ateachtelecommunications closet.D. One (1) at each classroom exterior door if used for playground, outdoor classroom, etc. E. Main entrance door reader shall be included in a camera/intercom door access system providedbyGCSTechnologyServices.

2.2. SN–MicroNodeA. Placedas neededtosupportSAs.

2.3. SS–DoorContactSwitchA. Oneach exteriordoor.

Part3 IntrusionDetection3.1. SM–Motion DetectorA. One(1) at eachexteriordoor. B. One(1) in eachcomputerlab. C. One(1) every100 feetin corridors,minimumof one percorridor. D. One(1) in everylargespace(cafeteria,gym,etc.)thatdoesnot haveexteriordoors.

Part4 VideoSurveillance4.1. SC–Security CameraA. Interior1. One(1) at eachexteriordoor. 2. One(1)atmediacirculationdesk.3. One(1)ateachcafeteriaservingline. 4. One(1) inreception area. 5. Corridors, stairwells, common areas should be covered. Restrooms doors shouldbecovered.

B. Exterior1. One(1) at busloading. 2. One(1) at car loadingarea. 3. One(1) at loadingdock. 4. Perimetercoverageofbuilding.

End of Section 13

SECTION 14 Audio‐Video Special Requirements Part1 WallSupport1.1. Flat Screen Display and Projector will require additional support to be installed in the wall system.

1.2. Supportshouldconsistofappropriatelyengineeredstuds,cross bracing,backpanels,etc.1.3. Supportwillbeprovidedbytheconstructioncontractor.1.4. FlatScreen Displaysupportmust handlealoadof 100 lbs.1.5. Projectorsupportmusthandlealoadof50lbs.

Part2 Audio Enhancement Support2.1. The audio enhancement system requires support from the building structure. Hanger wires mustbeprovided.

Part3 Overhead SpeakerRigging3.1. Overhead speakers in gyms and auditoriumsshall bedesigned to meet allcodesandsafetyrequirements.



3.2. Riggingdiagramsshallbe includedindrawings.

End of Section 14

SECTION 15 Clock SystemPart1 General1.1. A clock system as described in Section 27 53 13 of Master Technology Specification shall be designed.

1.2. All classrooms, offices, work rooms, gathering spaces, and any other space occupied by stafforstudentsshallhaveaclock.

End of Section 15

SECTION 16 Fire Alarm DesignPart1 General1.1. All Fire Alarm System design and installation shall comply with requirements of the latest editionof NC StateConstructionOffice(NCSCO)guidelinesand policies.

1.2. Engineer ofRecord shalldesigna completefire detection system with totalsmoke detectorcoverage.

1.3. TheinstallationshallmeetNFPA 72,chapter6Requirementsfor Notification 1.4. Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems. A performance specification may be used to ensurecompliance with all applicable codes, however the minimum quantity of notificationappliances shallbe asshownonplansandrisers. A performance specification may beused toensuretherequiredaudible signal levelsareachieved.

1.5. The Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) or annunciator, shall be mounted at the building’sdesignated emergency entrance. Annunciation of all building alarms shall occur in onecentrallocation.Thisincludesfire,ventilationfailure,and gas monitor alarms.

Part2 MaterialsandStandards2.1. Thefirealarm systemdesign shallincludeataminimum:A. A dual contact time‐delay relay (minimum 60 seconds capability) installed at the mainFACPtodelaysystemtroublesignalstotheEmergencyCommunicationsCenter.

B. Compressiontypefittingsforall conduitwithinsulatedthroats. C. If duct smoke detectors and/or linear beam smoke detectors are installed, a Remote Alarm Indicating Light (RAIL) that includes a test switch mounted at 8'‐0" AFF shall be provided.

D. Magnet test capability forallsmokedetectors. E. Pull stations with keyed locks for resetting purposes. Allen key type locks are unacceptable.Two (2) keysfor eachpullstationshallbesuppliedtoGCS.

F. Three (3) isolation modules for each addressable loop; two (2) at the FACP and one (1)midwaythroughtheloop addressscheme.

G. Devicesforaddressablesystems to matchthe brandofFACP installed. 1. These devicesshallbe addressableanalogdevices.

H. The following bypassswitchesmust be programmedintothesystem: 1. Audio/visual bypass2. Tamperswitchbypass(programmed asnon‐latching)



3. Waterflow bypass(silenceableonly) I. Wiringcolorcodesshallbe:1. Conventionalinitiatingcircuit, white/red,14 gaugestranded, THHN 2. Doorholders,orange+/grey‐, 14gaugestranded,THHN.

J. CO/Freon gasalarmsthat require monitoringshalltiedirectly to the DAC.K. Air Handing Units 15,000 cfm or larger require duct detectors on the supply and return sidesoftheunit.

L. Duct detectors in laboratory buildings shall shut down air handlers only when smoke isdetected at theduct detector.Generalalarmshallnotshut downthese units.

M. Aminimumofoneaddressableloop shallbeprovidedperbuildingfloor. N. Aminimum ofone addressableloopshallbeprovidedperwing. O. All fire alarm system devices located on any exterior building surface shall beweatherproof as defined bythe NationalElectricCode.

P. Systems installed in building additions or renovations shall be U.L. listed, matchingexisting devices or approved compatible devices for use with the existing fire alarm controlpanel(FACP).

End of Section 16



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