University Technology Office

Telecommunication Design Standards

And Construction Specifications

Version 1.4
February 13, 2014

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Table of Contents
1 GENERAL.6
2 CODES AND STANDARD REFERENCES.............................................................. 7
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION .......................................................................... 7
3.1 FCC Regulations ......................................................................................... 7
3.1.1 FCC Documentation ........................................................................ 7
3.2 NFPA Codes ................................................................................................ 7
3.2.1 NFPA Documentation...................................................................... 8
3.3 ANSI/TIA/EIA Telecommunication Building Wiring Standards .................... 8
3.3.1 ANSI Documentation ....................................................................... 8
3.4 BICSI Methodologies ................................................................................... 8
3.5 ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2001 ....................................................................... 8
3.5.1 BICSI Documentation ...................................................................... 8
4 DEFINITION OF TERMS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................ 9
4.1 Equipment Room (ER) ................................................................................. 9
4.2 Entrance Facility (EF) .................................................................................. 9
4.3 Telecommuncation Room (TR) .................................................................... 9
4.4 Acronyms ..................................................................................................... 9
5 DESIGN STANDARDS .......................................................................................... 11
6 TELECOMMUNICATION ROOMS......................................................................... 12
6.1 Telecommunication Room/Building Equipment Rooms ............................. 12
6.2 General..12
6.3 Location ..................................................................................................... 13
6.4 Electromagnetic Interference ..................................................................... 13
6.5 Access.. ........................................................................................ ..13
7 DESIGN...13
7.1 Architectural ............................................................................................... 13
7.2 Size ..................................................................................................... 13
7.3 Walls. ..................................................................................................... 13
7.4 Plywood Backboards ................................................................................. 13
7.5 Ceiling Height ............................................................................................ 13
7.6 Treatment .................................................................................................. 14
7.7 Ceiling.. ...................................................................................................... 14
7.8 Door.. ..................................................................................................... 14
7.9 Floor Loading ............................................................................................. 14
7.10 Signage .................................................................................................... 14
8 ENVIRONMENTAL ................................................................................................ 14
8.1 Contaminants ............................................................................................. 14
8.2 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) ..................................... 14
8.3 Continuous Operation ................................................................................ 14
8.4 Equipment Placement ................................................................................ 14
8.5 Standby Operation ..................................................................................... 14
8.6 Operational Parameters ............................................................................. 14
8.7 Positive Pressure ....................................................................................... 15
8.8 Vibration ..................................................................................................... 15

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8.9 Other Mechanical Fixtures ........................................................................ 15
9 ELECTRICAL ........................................................................................................ 15
9.1 Lighting...................................................................................................... 15
9.2 Power ........................................................................................................ 15
9.3 General ..................................................................................................... 15
9.4 Equipment 110V Outlets ........................................................................... 15
9.5 Equipment 208V Outlets ........................................................................... 16
9.6 Emergency 110V and 208V Outlets .......................................................... 16
9.7 Convenience 110V Outlets ....................................................................... 16
9.8 Location of Power Conditioning Systems (UPS) ....................................... 16
9.9 Bonding and Grounding ............................................................................ 16
10 MISCELLANEOUS .............................................................................................. 19
10.1 Fire Protection ......................................................................................... 19
10.2 Water Infiltration ...................................................................................... 20
11 CABLE PATHWAYS............................................................................................ 20
11.1 General ................................................................................................... 20
11.2 Ladder Rack ............................................................................................ 20
11.3 Sleeves/Conduits .................................................................................... 20
11.4 Horizontal Pathway ................................................................................. 20
11.5 Vertical Pathway ..................................................................................... 20
11.6 Horizontal Backbone Inter-building Pathway .......................................... 21
11.7 Horizontal Backbone Intra-building Pathway .......................................... 21
11.8 General Telecommunication Room Design ............................................ 21
12 EQUIPMENT ROOMS AND SERVICE ENTRANCES ........................................ 21
12.1 General ................................................................................................... 21
13 INTERIOR COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS ...................................................... 21
13.1 General ................................................................................................... 21
13.2 Cable Tray............................................................................................... 21
13.3 Conduit .................................................................................................... 22
13.4 Intra-building Backbone Conduits ........................................................... 22
13.5 Outlet/Conduit Location........................................................................... 22
13.6 New Construction Wall Outlet ................................................................. 22
13.7 New Construction Floor Outlet ................................................................ 23
13.8 Renovations ............................................................................................ 23
13.9 Sleeves ................................................................................................... 23
13.10 Bonding and Grounding ........................................................................ 23
14 EXTERIOR COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS ..................................................... 23
14.1 General ................................................................................................... 23
14.2 Exterior Pathways ................................................................................... 24
14.3 General ................................................................................................... 24
14.4 Conduit .................................................................................................... 24
14.4.1 Conduit Depth Requirements ..................................................... 24
14.5 Maintenance Vaults................................................................................. 24
14.5.1 General ....................................................................................... 24
14.5.2 Conduit Entry Points ................................................................... 25
14.5.3 Covers ........................................................................................ 25

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14.5.4 Encasement ................................................................................ 25
14.5.5 Conduit Orientation ..................................................................... 25
14.5.6 Trace Wire and Safety Tape ....................................................... 25
14.5.7 Separation from Other Utilities .................................................... 25
14.5.8 Innerducts .................................................................................... 25
14.6 Interior Hardware ..................................................................................... 25
14.6.1 Identifying Covers........................................................................ 26
14.6.2 Concrete Strength ....................................................................... 26
14.7 Handhole ................................................................................................. 26
14.7.1 General ........................................................................................ 26
14.7.2 Conduit Entry Points.................................................................... 26
14.7.3 Covers ......................................................................................... 26
14.7.4 Identifying Covers........................................................................ 27
15 BACKBONE CABLING......................................................................................... 27
15.1 General .................................................................................................... 27
16 HORIZONTAL CABLING ..................................................................................... 28
16.1 General .................................................................................................... 28
16.2 Telecommunication Outlet Types, Configurations and Placement .......... 28
16.3 SYSTIMAX Components ......................................................................... 28
16.3.1 Identification ................................................................................ 28
16.3.2 Standard Work Area Outlet ......................................................... 29
16.3.3 Standard Residence Work Area Outlet ....................................... 30
16.3.4 Coax Outlet ................................................................................. 30
16.3.5 Wall Phone Outlet ....................................................................... 31
17 SPECIAL SYSTEM DEVICES.............................................................................. 31
17.1 Area Refuge Phone ................................................................................. 31
17.2 Blue Light Phones .................................................................................... 31
17.3 Elevator Phones ...................................................................................... 31
17.4 Wireless Access Point ............................................................................. 31
18 TYPICAL OUTLET PLACEMENT ........................................................................ 32
18.1 Standard Office ........................................................................................ 32
18.2 Classrooms (Typical) ............................................................................... 32
18.3 Conference Rooms .................................................................................. 32
18.4 Lab Areas, Computer Rooms and Other ................................................. 32
18.5 Student Living Spaces ............................................................................. 32
18.5.1 Living Area/Living Room ............................................................. 32
18.5.2 Bedroom ...................................................................................... 32
18.5.3 Open, Lounge, Common and Other Areas.................................. 32
18.5.4 Tables, Desks and Study Carrels ................................................ 32
19 TESTING, IDENTIFICATION AND ADMINSTRATION ........................................ 32
19.1 Testing ..................................................................................................... 32
20 ASU CABLE ID SCHEME..................................................................................33
20.1 Fiber Cable ID Scheme ..33
20.2 Copper Cable ID Scheme ..34
21 AMENDMENTS .................................................................................................... 35

Table of Figures
1 FLOOR PLAN SYMBOLS LEGEND ......................................................................... 11
2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM (TYPICAL) ......................................................... 12
3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUNDING BUSBARS .............................................. 17
4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS BONDING BACKBONE................................................. 19
5 CABLE TRAY SUPPORT ......................................................................................... 22
6 EXAMPLE OF A MAINTENANCE JOB .................................................................... 26
7 EXAMPLE OF A HANDHOLE................................................................................... 27
8 FACEPLATE CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................... 29

1 GENERAL
The purpose of the University Technology Office Telecommunication Design Standards and
Construction Specifications (Design Standards) is to describe and specify the minimum
building infrastructure required to support the voice, data and other special systems at ASU.
Architects, engineers and designers should use these Design Standards to incorporate the
information provided into Construction Documents. This document is based on industry
standards and codes. This document does not replace any national or local standards,
regulations or codes, but enhances them. If the standards and practices of the University
Technology Office (UTO) exceed national or local standards, regulations or codes, ASU UTOs
practices shall take precedence.
The scope of this document includes the design and installation of Telecommunication Rooms
(TRs), cabling distribution systems work area outlet locations, cable specifications, testing,
documentation and administration. The cabling contractor is responsible for obtaining the
CommScope/SYSTIMAX Solutions specifications. This document is intended to serve as a
guideline and therefore is subject to change on a project-by-project basis. It is the
responsibility of the Design Team and/or contractor to identify inconsistencies in the
specific project drawings and request clarification from ASU UTO Design designated
point of contact.
In order to achieve and maintain the technology offering throughout the many campus and
satellite learning centers ASU UTO has developed strategic partnerships with specific
manufacturers as it relates to the telecommunications infrastructure. The following table
outlines those partners and their product offering:
Manufacturer
CommScope SYSTIMAX Solutions
Chatsworth/CPI
Oberon
Wiremold/legrand
Circa
Pyramid Industries
Superior Essex
Fluke Network

Product Type
All Copper, Fiber, Lightning Protection
and Coax Products
Metal Products
WAP Enclosures
Floor Boxes, Poke Thrus & Raceway
Systems
Copper Cable Protectors
Innerduct
OSP Copper (ANMW) & (ARMM)
Test Equipment for Fiber & Copper

It is further required that the installation contractor is certified in the state of Arizona to install
and extend to ASU all performance and product warranties offered by the individual
manufacturer.
Furthermore, the installation contractor must meet the minimum requirements:

BICSI accredited RCDD on staff

SYSTIMAX Solutions D&E Certified Estimator & Project Manager on Staff
50% of onsite technical staff must be certified as BICSI & SYSTIMAX Installers.

Proof of BICSI & SYSTIMAX certifications must be made available upon request.

2 CODES & STANDARD REFERENCES

The following codes and standards contain provisions that, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of document. At the time of publication the editions indicated were valid.
All equipment, construction practices, design principles and installations must conform to the
latest version of any or all of the following standards and codes, published by the following
organizations, where applicable:

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc (IEEE)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
National Electrical Code (NEC)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)
Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI)
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
International Building Code (IBC)

3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
All ASU UTO staff, architects, engineers, contractors and vendors involved in the design,
installation, and specification of structured cabling systems must have access to the following
referenced documentation. They will be held accountable to the standards set forth in this
document. The standards, codes, and regulations referenced may have corrections, additions,
technical service bulletins, and addendums that are not specifically called out in this section. In
all cases, the latest versions are to be referenced regardless of versions stated in this
document. Questions, problems or comments concerning this document or the referenced
document should be directed to the University Technology Office.
3.1 FCC Regulations
FCC Part 68 Regulations for connecting premise cabling and customer provided equipment to
regulated networks.
3.1.1 FCC Documentation
FCC Documentation is available at the following Web site:
http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/cfr/1999/47cfr68.pdf
3.2 NFPA Codes
These NFPA documents are related to telecommunication:

NFPA-70
NFPA-71
NFPA-72
NFPA-75
NFPA-780
NFPA-101

National Electrical Code Chapter 8- Communication Systems

Central Signaling Systems
National Fire Alarm Code
Protection of Electronic and Computer Data Processing Equipment
Lightning Protection Code
Life Safety Code

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3.2.1 NFPA Documentation
NFPA documentation is available from the following:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
Telephone: (617) 770-3000
Fax: (617) 770-0700
3.3 ANSI/TIA/EIA Telecommunication Building Wiring Standards (latest version)
There are several documents that make up the ANSI/TIA/EIA Commercial Building
Telecommunication Cabling Standards. These include:

ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568-B Commercial Building Telecommunication Cabling Standard

ANSI/TIA/EIA -569-A Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunication
Pathway and Spaces
EIA/TIA-606-A Administration Standard for the Telecommunication Infrastructure of
Commercial Buildings
EIA/TIA-607 Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding requirements for
Telecommunication
ANSI/NESC 1997 National Electrical Safety Code

3.3.1 ANSI Documentation

ASNI documentation is available from the following:
Global Engineering Documents
15 Inverness Way East
Englewood, CO 80112-5776
(800) 854-7179 ext. 7931
3.4 BICSI Methodologies

BICSI Telecommunication Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM - 11th edition)

BICSI Telecommunication Cabling Installation Manual (2nd edition)
BICSI Customer Owned Outside Plant Design Manual (2nd edition)

3.5 ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2001

Installing Commercial Building Telecommunication Cabling
3.5.1 BICSI Documentation
BICSI documentation is available from the following:
BICSI
8610 Hidden River Parkway
Tampa, FL 33637-1000
(800) 242-7405
http://www.bicsi.org

4 DEFINITION OF TERMS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

This section contains definitions of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations that have a special
meaning or that are unique to the technical content of this document. The terms that are used
in only one clause may be defined within, and at the beginning of, that clause.
4.1 Equipment Room (ER)
An ER Room is a special purpose room designed to serve as a campus point of demarcation. An
ER Room may service multiple TRs in a campus design. In large campuses, multiple ERs may
be required and interconnected. This room will only contain Network & Telecommunication
hardware and CATV. Other utilities and special systems must be pre-approved by ASU UTO
Design.
4.2 Entrance Facility (EF)
An EF is a special purpose room designed to serve a single building with multiple TRs. The EF
may also contain the necessary equipment to function as a TR for the floor it is located on. This
room will only contain Network & Telecommunication hardware and CATV. Any other utilities
must be approved by ASU UTO Design.
4.3 Telecommunication Room (TR)
A TR is a special purpose room designed to serve a single floor. In buildings with multiple floors,
TRs shall be vertically stacked to form a backbone pathway. The TR is the point in the Data,
Voice and CATV infrastructure that the backbone and horizontal distribution systems are
connected to each other. This room will only contain Network, Telecommunication and CATV
hardware. Other utilities and special systems must be approved by ASU UTO Design.
4.4 Acronyms

AFF
BICSI
CAT
CATV
EF
ER
HH
IDF
MDF
MV
PBX
QA
SMB
TMB
TMBB
TO
TR
TGB
TMGB
TDMM
UTO

Above Finished Floor

Building Industry Consultants Service International
Category
Community Antenna Television (cable television)
Entrance Facility
Equipment Room
Handhole
Intermediate Distribution Frame
Main Distribution Frame
Maintenance Vault
Private Branch Exchange (Phone Switch)
Quality Assurance
Surface Mount Box
Telecommunication Mounting Board
Telecommunication Mounting Back Board
Termination Outlet
Telecommunication Room (Formally the IDF)
Telecommunications Grounding Busbar
Main Telecommunication Grounding Busbar
Telecommunication Distribution Methods Manual (BICSI Publication)
University Technology Office

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UTP
WAP

Unshielded Twisted Pair

Wireless Access Point

See Codes and Standards References for additional codes and standards Acronyms. Or visit
www.webopedia.com for additional definitions.

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5 DESIGN STANDARDS
Figure 1: Floor Plan Symbols Legend
Symbol

Function
Typical Telecommunications Outlet (TO)
mounted flush on wall at 15 AFF. X denotes
cable quantity.

Typical wall phone outlet mounted flush on

wall at 48 AFF.

Typical TO in ceiling. Terminated cables are

housed in a SMB.

WAP

Typical TO intended to support Wireless

Access Points.
Typical TO in floor box.
X denotes cable quantity.

Typical 120VAC Duplex Electrical Outlet

Typical 120VAC Quad Electrical Outlet

L6-30R

Typical 208VAC Electrical Outlet

Verify 20amp or 30amp configuration

RELAY RACK

Typical Relay Rack 19

Typical Cable Runway

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6 TELECOMMUNICATION ROOMS
6.1 Telecommunication Room/Building Equipment Rooms
6.2 General
The following section will outline the location, design and pathway requirements for a typical
Entrance Facility (EF) or Telecommunication Rooms (TR). Figure 2 references a general EF or
TR layout.
Chatsworth Products (Typical): (See Sample Communications Submittal Package)

12 & 18 Universal Cable Runway

Cable Runway Accessories
19 x 6deep Standard Rack
Vertical Cable Manager
Universal Horizontal Cable Manager
Horizontal Rack-Mount Power Strips 120VAC and/or 208VAC
Grounding & Bonding Accessories
Elevation Kits Overhead

Figure 2: Telecommunications Room (Typical)

17'

W
+84"

5-20

Active

Passive

RELAY RACK

L5-20R
(Typical)

Active

Passive

RELAY RACK

L6-30R
(Typical)
Passive

Active

RELAY RACK

RELAY RACK

RELAY RACK

L5-20R
(Typical)

14'

L6-30R
(Typical)

Door Access Control

UTO Segment

RELAY RACK

Active

Passive

5-20
RELAY RACK

L6-30R
(Typical)

L5-20R
(Typical)

L6-30R
(Typical)

RELAY RACK

L5-20R
(Typical)

5-20

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6.3 Location
EF and TR locations must meet the following requirements:

Location shall be selected so that the room may be expanded.

Shall be located as close as practicable to the center core of the building to minimize
horizontal cable distance (Maximum cable length is 250 from TR to TO.)
Shall be accessible through common-use corridors that will allow the delivery of
large cable reels and equipment and access for repairs 24x7.
In multiple floor applications, EF and TRs shall have all 4 walls vertically stacked.

The EF and TRs shall not be part of a server, mechanical, equipment, electrical, washroom,
storage area, or a janitor closet. All room locations must be approved in writing by ASU UTO
Design prior to construction.
6.4 Electromagnetic Interference
The EF and TRs shall be located away from sources of electromagnetic interference. Special
attention shall be given to electrical power supply transformers, motors and generators, x-ray
equipment, elevator equipment, and induction devices.
6.5 Access
Access to the Rooms shall be 24 hours-per-day, 365 days-per-year basis (24x7). Access shall
be through common use corridors and not accessed by way of any other room. At a minimum
all doors to TRs will be equipped with a lock and ISSAC access system if available.
Preferably, they shall be on the UTO ISSAC segment.

7 DESIGN
7.1 Architectural
7.2 Size
Rooms shall have a minimum inside dimension of 10ft x 12ft dependent on specific
Telecommunication requirements. If these rooms require additional square footage based on
additional requirements, the size shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. ASU UTO
Design must approve all room dimensions in writing.
7.3 Walls
All four (4) walls shall be floor to deck and have a 2-hour fire rating.
7.4 Plywood Backboards
All four (4) walls shall be covered with in. fire retardant plywood with fire rating stamp visible
on all plywood. Plywood will be rated to meet applicable codes and must be LEED compliant.
To reduce warping, fire-rated plywood shall be kiln-dried to maximum moisture content of 15%.
Plywood will not be painted. Mount plywood 2 above the top of the electrical outlets or
surface raceway and must be installed vertically. Top of plywood shall be level with the top of
the cable tray but shall not exceed 96 AFF.
7.5 Ceiling Height
The height between the finished floor and the lowest point of the ceiling should be a minimum
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7.6 Treatment
Floors, walls, and ceiling shall be treated to eliminate dust. Finishes shall be light in color to
enhance room lighting. Floor covering shall be sealed concrete.
7.7 Ceiling
Room shall not have a false or drop ceiling to permit maximum use of cable pathways both
vertically and horizontally. In such cases where fireproofing may be sprayed onto the exposed
ceiling, the fireproofing shall be treated to mitigate airborne dust.
7.8 Door
Doors shall be a minimum of (42 in) wide and (80 in) high, without doorsill, hinged to open
outward (code permitting) or be removable. Consideration should be given to using double
doors with a removable center-post. The door(s) shall be fitted with a lock, which is keyed and
ISSAC access system if available.
7.9 Floor Loading
The EFs shall be located on floor areas designed with a minimum floor loading of 4.8 kPa
(100 lbf/ft2). The TRs shall be located on floor areas designed with a minimum floor loading of
2.4 kPa (50 lbf/ft2). The project structural engineer shall verify that concentrations of proposed
equipment do not exceed the floor-loading limit.
7.10 Signage
Signage, if used, should be developed within the signage plan of the building.

8 ENVIRONMENTAL
8.1 Contaminants
The rooms shall be protected from contaminants and pollutants that could affect operation and
material integrity of the installed equipment.
8.2 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
8.3 Continuous Operation
HVAC shall be available on a 24 hours-per-day, 365 days-per-year basis. A stand-alone or
dedicated unit shall be considered for all Telecommunication Rooms.
8.4 Equipment Placement
HVAC unit shall not be located in the TR. When the HVAC unit must be located in the TR the
location needs to be approved by ASU UTO Design.
8.5 Standby Operation
If a standby power source is available in the building, consideration should be given to also
connecting the HVAC system serving the Communications Rooms to the standby supply.
8.6 Operational Parameters
The temperature and humidity shall be controlled to provide continuous operating ranges of
18 C (64 F) to 24 C (76 F) with 30% to 55% relative humidity.

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BTU rating requirements shall be calculated on a room-by-room basis due to the nature of
the equipment that is being hosted.
The ambient temperature and humidity shall be measured at a distance of 1.5 m (5 ft) above
the floor level, after the equipment is in operation, at any point along an equipment aisle
centerline.
8.7 Positive Pressure
A positive pressure differential with respect to surrounding areas should be provided with a
minimum of one air change per hour.
8.8 Vibration
Mechanical vibration coupled to equipment or the cabling infrastructure can lead to service
failures over time. A common example of this type of failure would be loosened connections. If
there is a potential for vibration within the building that will be conveyed to the TR via the
building structure, the project structural engineer should design safeguards against excessive
TR vibration.
8.9 Other Mechanical Fixtures
Mechanical fixtures (e.g., piping, ductwork, pneumatic tubing, electrical conduits) not related to
the support of TR/EF shall not be installed in, pass through, under or enter the TR/EF. In
addition, the area adjacent to the exterior of the TR/EF walls shall remain clear for cable
pathways entering the TR/EF.

9 ELECTRICAL
9.1 Lighting
Lighting shall be a minimum of 500 lx (50 foot candles) measured 1 m (3 ft) above the finished
floor, mounted 12 minimum above the elevation of the cable tray. Light fixtures shall not be
directly over the equipment racks. Light fixtures should be hung in parallel with the equipment
racks in the front and back. Light fixtures must be independently supported from the building
structure. Light fixtures shall not be mounted to, or supported by the cable tray.
NOTE - Lighting fixtures should not be powered from the same electrical distribution panel as
the TR/EF. Dimmer switches shall not be used and emergency lighting and signs should be
properly placed such that an absence of primary lighting will not hamper emergency exit.
9.2 Power
EF, ER and TRs power shall be approved by ASU UTO Design.
9.3 General
Minimum dedicated 120VAC and 208VAC circuits that are fed from a panel not located in the
TR.
9.4 Equipment 110V Outlets
TRs shall be equipped with a minimum of one dedicated 120V, 20A (L5-20R) circuit. The
outlets should be above equipment racks depending on room configuration and mounted on
unistrut and supported by elevation kit. All outlets shall have a computer generated label
affixed to it indicating the panel room number, panel ID and circuit number. ASU UTO Design
may specify additional outlets on a case-by-case basis.

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9.5 Equipment 208V Outlets
TRs shall be equipped with a minimum of one dedicated 208V, 30A (L6-30R) circuit. The
outlets should be above equipment racks depending on room configuration and mounted on
unistrut and supported by elevation kit. All outlets shall have a computer generated label
affixed to it indicating the panel room number, panel ID and circuit number. ASU UTO Design
may specify additional outlets on a case-by-case basis.
9.6 Emergency 110V and 208V Outlets
These outlets will be requested by ASU UTO Design on a case-by-case basis. All outlets shall
have a computer generated label affixed to it indicating the panel room number, panel ID and
circuit number. ASU UTO Design may specify additional outlets on a case-by-case basis.
9.7 Convenience 110V Outlets
EFs/ TRs shall be equipped with convenience outlet placed on each wall of the TR for uses
other than network equipment (i.e. power tools, testing equipment). This outlet shall be run
from a separate electrical panel. All outlets shall have a computer generated label affixed to it
indicating the panel room number, panel ID and circuit number. ASU UTO Design may specify
additional outlets on a case-by-case basis.
9.8 Location of Power Conditioning Systems (UPS)
Where applicable, dedicated environmental control equipment, such as power conditioning
systems, and UPS up to 30 kVA shall be permitted in the TR. All UPS equipment larger than
30kVA shall be located in a separate room. All UPS equipment will have a wall mounted
primary feed disconnect switch and a power transfer switch that will be included in the design
of the room. This must be approved in writing by ASU UTO Design.
9.9 Bonding and Grounding
Provide Telecommunication Grounding/Bonding System in accordance with NFPA-70 Article250 and ANSI-J-STD-607A using approved Grounding Hardware and methods.
Provide a suitable Telecommunication Bonding Backbone (TBB) that connects TMGB to other
TGBs utilizing a minimum 2/0 insulated copper bonding conductor and double-bolted,
Compression style, Grounding Lugs using Table A below. In addition, provide an
interconnecting-bonding conductor between telecommunication rooms and equipment rooms
STD-607A. This conductor equalizes the potential between grounding planes within the
telecommunication rooms and equipment room.
Provide Telecommunication Main Grounding Busbar (TMGB), and Grounding Busbar (TGB) in
Entrance Facilities (EF), Telecommunications Rooms (TR) and Equipment Server Room.
The Telecommunication Main Grounding Busbar (TMGB) installed in the EF/MDF shall be 20
inches long and 4 inches wide by inch thick with pre drilled NEMA bolt hole sizing, dual lug
and spacing, example; Chatsworth Products, Inc. Busbar Assemblies w/ Lug Kit part number
40158-020. CADWELD Bonding method with a 2/0 AWG insulated copper bonding conductor
should be used for connection to Building Steel or electrical ground. Alternate connection
points must be approved by ASU UTO Design.

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Table A
TBB Length (Linear m [ft])
Less than 4m (13ft)
4 to 6m (13 to 20ft)
6 to 8m (20 to 26ft)
8 to 10m (26 to 33ft)
10 to 13m (33 to 44ft)
13 to 16m (44 to 52ft)
16 to 20m (52 to 66ft)
Greater than 20m (66ft)

TBB Size (AWG)

6 AWG
4 AWG
3 AWG
2 AWG
1 AWG
1/0 AWG
2/0 AWG
3/0 AWG

Figure 3: Telecommunication Grounding Busbars

The Telecommunication Grounding Busbar (TGB) installed in the TR shall be 12 inches long
and 2 inches wide by inch thick with pre drilled bolt hole sizing and spacing, Chatsworth
Products, Inc. part number 40153-012. All TGB Connections should utilize 2/0 AWG insulated
copper bonding conductor using a double hole lug, bolted, compression style, grounding Lugs.

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All cable tray, ladder rack, access floors and telecommunication racks and/or cabinets
contained within the ER/TR shall be grounded/bonded to the Busbar (TGB), per Table A. All
connections to be made with double-hole lug, bolted, compression style, grounding lugs.
The Telecommunication Grounding Systems shall have non-metallic labels attached to each
busbar and bonding conductor. Refer to ANSI/TIA/EIA 606A for additional labeling
requirements.
The labels shall be located on conductors as close as practicable (ie. ease of access to read
the label) to their point of termination. The labeling scheme will be coordinated with ASU UTO
Design prior to installation.
Chatsworth Products Required. (See Sample Communications Submittal Package)

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Figure 4: Telecommunications
Bonding Backbone
Grounding Backbone

Mid-rise
Building Example
Mid-Rise Building
Example
4th
flr

4S

2/0AWG Bonding
Conductor

4N
3rd
flr

3S

3N
2nd
flr

2S

2N
1st
flr
MER

1S

(Main Electrical Room)

TMB
#40153-012

TMGB
#40158-020

#6 AWG Minimum to
Racks & Runway

1N

See Table A

#6 AWG Minimum to
Racks & Runway

10 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
10.1 Fire Protection
Fire protection of the TR, if required, shall be provided as per applicable code. If sprinklers are
required within the spaces, the heads shall be provided with wire cages to prevent accidental
operation. Drainage troughs shall be placed under the sprinkler pipes to prevent leakage onto
the equipment within the room. As required, consideration should be given to the installation of
alternate fire-suppression systems, confirm requirements with ASU UTO Design.

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10.2 Water Infiltration
The TR shall be free of water or drain pipes not directly required in support of the equipment
within the room.

11 CABLE PATHWAYS
11.1 General
Conduits and sleeves should extend 4-6 into the TR. If the conduits or sleeves are subject to
water intrusion they must drain away from the room and be watertight. All conduits and sleeves
must have the ends plugged upon installation. Basket tray shall not be run through walls.
Conduits and sleeves must have bushings installed at all ends and at all pull boxes. The
contractor responsible for the installation of the pathway system is also responsible for
providing segmented pull strings. In hard lid or inaccessible ceiling spaces the use of conduit is
required. Final design of the Telecommunication pathway must be approved by ASU UTO
Design.
Conduit pathways built for telecommunication cabling have more stringent bending and pull
box requirements than electrical cabling and must be adhered to (i.e. a telecommunications
conduit can have no more than 180 degrees of cumulative bends between pull points).
11.2 Ladder Rack
The ladder rack shall be installed around the inside perimeter of the TR room for the
distribution of communication cabling. A ladder rack shall also be installed over the top of any
free-standing racks with an overhead elevation kit. The runway shall be mounted 76 from
finished floor to the bottom of the tray. There shall be no other equipment, lights, conduits,
fixtures etc. attached to, mounted on, running through or on the ladder rack except those
needed to support the ladder rack systems or those approved by ASU UTO Design, i.e. power
distribution to support Network equipment.

An 18 ladder rack (typical) will be installed in the ER/MDF.

A 12 ladder rack (typical) will be installed in the TR/IDF.
Ladder Rack may not be run through walls.

Chatsworth Products Required: (See Sample Communications Submittal Package)

11.3 Sleeves/Conduits
11.4 Horizontal Pathway
The quantity of horizontal sleeves installed in each TR/EF for horizontal cabling shall be a
minimum of three (3) 4" sleeves. The sleeves shall be a minimum 8-0 AFF to the bottom of
the sleeves. Sleeves that are installed above 9-0 AFF must have vertical ladder racking
installed from the bottom of the sleeve to the top of the cable tray for lashing of cables in the
vertical run.
11.5 Vertical Pathway
In a multi-story building where TRs are stacked to form a riser, a minimum of six (6) 4 sleeves
shall be installed between the stacked TRs. The minimum quantity will be determined on a
case-by-case basis.

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11.6 Horizontal Backbone Inter-building Pathway
The horizontal backbone pathway shall consist of a minimum of six (6) 4 conduits between the
EF/MDF of each building and the nearest designated maintenance vault servicing that facility.
Cable tray can be used for Inter-building Backbone distribution only with the use of properly
sized innerduct or by the installation of a physical separation for the protection of the Backbone
cables from general cable installation.
11.7 Horizontal Backbone Intra-building Pathway
If the TRs are not vertically stacked on the EF/MDF, backbone pathway shall consist of
a minimum of six (6)-4 conduits installed between the EF/MDF of the building and each
TR. All conduits and inner-ducts shall contain a mule tape with footage makers. In multistory building where TRs are stacked to form a riser, a minimum of six (6) 4 conduits
shall be installed between the EF/MDF and the first TR in the stack. ASU UTO Design
must approve use of cable tray as a backbone distribution system. Conduit will be at
40% capacity of the conduits maximum fill.
11.8 General Telecommunication Room Design
Telecommunication Room design shall follow BICSI TDMM design recommendations. ASU
UTO Design must approve all final TR design. A detailed telecommunication drawing shall be
forwarded for approval by ASU UTO Design.

12 EQUIPMENT ROOMS AND SERVICE ENTRANCES

12.1 General
Equipment Rooms / PBX and Service Entrance Rooms shall be located and designed on a
case-by-case basis with ASU UTO Design.

13 INTERIOR COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS

13.1 General
The Interior Communication and Special Systems Pathways shall provide a distribution system
for all system cabling that will be served by the building. The pathways for a building may
include all or some of the following, cable tray, continuous conduit systems, conduit stubs,
sleeves, and cable hangers. All pathways must be approved by ASU UTO Design prior to
design completion. Interior pathway design shall follow all BICSI TDMM design
recommendations and TIA568-B, TIA569-A and NEC Article 200 standards. A detailed T1 and
Pathway Logical drawing shall be required for all pathway plans.
13.2 Cable Tray
A continuous cable tray system shall be installed on each floor as required. The tray shall be a
basket style with a minimum size of 6" W x 2" D. The cable tray shall be supported by a
trapeze style support. A solid bottom liner shall be installed in all open areas 8 or below. All
cable tray shall be grounded per manufactures specification. The use of T support is
prohibited.
B-Line/GS Metals & Chatsworth Products Required: (See Sample Communications Submittal
Package)

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Figure 5: Cable Tray Support

3/8 All-Thread

CPI

UNISTRUT

Floors with fewer TOs than (50) may be supported with an approved J Hook solution with
authorization from ASU UTO Design. When making turn and elevation changes the
appropriate tray accessories, having the proper bend radius, must be used. For access to, and
installation of, cables in the cable tray, the following clearances are required around the cable
tray. The cable tray system shall have 1-0 clearance measured from the top most surface of
the tray. Access from the sides shall be 6" to 1. Access to the cable tray from below shall be
unobstructed its entire length. There shall be no other equipment, lights, conduits, fixtures etc.
attached to, mounted on, installed through or on the cable tray except those needed to support
the tray systems. Cable tray shall not be installed through walls. The tray shall stop at all walls
and sleeves or conduits shall be installed. The tray shall continue on the other side of the wall
as required. Support system for tray shall be detailed in submittals.
13.3 Conduit
Sizes indicated for conduits are trade sizes in all cases. Conduits shall have an
insulated bushing installed prior to the installation of telecommunications cabling.
Conduits must have the ends plugged upon installation to keep debris from entering
them. Conduit shall be installed in the most direct route possible, usually parallel with
building lines. Conduit shall not contain continuous sections longer than 100 feet. If
lengths total more than 100 feet, pull points or pull boxes shall be inserted. Conduit shall
have no more than 180 degrees of cumulative bends between pull points or more than
90 degrees of bends at any one point. Electrical Metallic Tubing shall be electrogalvanized steel. Conduit will be at 40% capacity of the conduits maximum fill.
(See ASU UTO Design to request specifications section for conduit detail.)
13.4 Intra-building Backbone Conduits
See TR pathway requirements.
13.5 Outlet/Conduit Location
13.6 New Construction Wall Outlet
Conduit stubbed above ceiling shall be a minimum of 1 with bushing. Each 1 conduit will
service only one wall outlet location. (NO DAISY CHAIN) The conduit will be terminated in a 4
x 4 x 2.75 deep metal box with a pull string. The box shall be fitted with a single gang mud
ring or a double gang mud ring when applicable.

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Outlets are (typically) located at the following heights to top of wall outlet:
Desks
18 AFF
Wall Phones 48 AFF
Pay Phones 48 AFF

Above Counter
Lab Bench
Overhead

42 AFF
42 AFF
80 AFF

13.7 New Construction Floor Outlet

Conduit from the cable tray to a typical floor outlet shall be a minimum of 1. Each 1 conduit
will service only one floor outlet location. (NO DAISY CHAIN) Confirm all floor outlets meet
Fire Code and will accommodate SYSTIMAX inserts, bezels and/or faceplates.
13.8 Renovations
For areas being renovated, the minimum requirement is for horizontal wiring to be properly
supported and secured in the work area in either surface raceway, communication power pole
raceway, enclosed within the wall or furniture and not exposed to possible damage. The cable
shall be supported from cable tray to outlet location by CAT 6 approved cable hangers
mounted a minimum of 6 inches above the ceiling at a maximum distance of 5 between
hangers.
13.9 Sleeves
Sizes indicated for sleeves are trade sizes in all cases. Sleeves shall have an insulated
bushing installed prior to the installation of telecommunications cabling. Sleeves must have the
ends plugged upon installation to keep debris from entering them. Sleeves used at wall
transition points for cable tray systems shall be 4 inches. Quantity of sleeves shall be equal to
the capacity of the cable tray. Sleeves for distribution of horizontal cable in renovated areas
not having conduits to the cable tray shall be sized so that when all cables have been installed
at the completion of the project, the sleeve will be at 40% capacity of the sleeves maximum fill.
Sleeves shall be UL listed at the rating of the wall or floor. If the wall or floor has a fire rating
greater than 2 hours the sleeve shall have an equal rating in all cases. The minimum sleeve
size installed for any penetration shall be 2 inches.
13.10 Bonding and Grounding
All ladder rack, cable tray and conduits shall be bonded to the TGB in the TR.

14 EXTERIOR COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS

14.1 General
The Exterior Communication Pathways shall provide a campus distribution system for all
system cabling that will be served by the building. The pathways for a campus distribution
system may include all or some of the following; maintenance vault, Handhole, inner-duct,
conduit, multi-cell conduits. All pathways must be approved by ASU UTO Design prior to
implementation. Exterior pathway design shall follow all BICSI TDMM and BICSI Customer
Owned Outside Plant Design Manual design recommendations and TIA568B and 569A

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standards. ASU UTO Design must approve all final design. A detailed telecommunication
drawing and pathway logical drawing will be required.
(Conduit pathways built for telecommunication cabling have more stringent bending
and pull box requirements than electrical cabling and must be adhered to (i.e. a
telecommunications conduit can have no more than 180 degrees of cumulative bends
between pull points).
14.2 Exterior Pathways
14.3 General
Sizes indicated for conduits and innerduct are trade sizes in all cases. For quantities see
Backbone Inter-Building section.
14.4 Conduit

All conduits shall be a minimum of 4 inches for inter-building pathway.

Conduits must have the ends plugged upon installation to keep debris from entering
them.
Conduit lengths shall contain no continuous sections longer than 300 feet. If conduit
lengths total more than 300 feet, pull points shall be provided.
Conduit shall have no more than 180 degrees of cumulative bends between pull points
or more than 90 degrees of bends at any one point. All bends must be long, sweeping
bends with a radius not less than six times the internal diameter of conduits 50 mm (2
in) or smaller, or ten times the internal diameter of conduits larger than 50 mm (2 in). 48
inches sweeps preferred.
The use of pull boxes for 90 degree bends is prohibited.
All conduits must be mandreled prior to turning over to ASU UTO.
All ends of conduit must be reamed.
All conduits entering a building must be pitched to drain away from the building to avert
water intrusion. To prevent conduit shearing, conduits entering through walls shall be
metallic and extend to undisturbed earth, particularly where such backfill is susceptible
to load bearing tension.
All conduits that do not have inner-duct shall be threaded with mule tapes with footage
markers.
Rigid Galvanized Steel Conduit shall be hot-dipped galvanized steel, including threads.
Extra-Heavy wall conduit: Schedule 80, constructed of polyvinyl chloride, rated for use
with 90 degree C conductors, and UL listed for direct burial and normal above ground
use.
Heavy wall conduit: Schedule 40, constructed of polyvinyl chloride, rated for use with 90
degree C conductors, and UL listed for direct burial and concrete encasement.
Conduit will be at 40% capacity of the conduits maximum fill.
(See ASU UTO Design to request the specifications for exterior conduit detail)

14.4.1 Conduit Depth Requirements

Top of conduit must be buried at least 24 inches below finished grade.

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14.5 Maintenance Vaults
14.5.1 General
Joint Use Maintenance Vaults (MVs) are permitted. The vaults shall be 4 x 6 minimum.
14.5.2 Conduit Entry Points
Conduits entering the MV are to be placed at opposite ends of a MV.
14.5.3 Covers
Covers shall always be round and centrally located on single cover maintenance vault. Frames
and covers used in roads or driveways shall be rated to withstand vehicular traffic. For MV
over 3.7 m (12 ft) long, follow these guidelines:

Between 3.7 m (12 ft) and 6 m (20 ft) use two covers.
Over 6 m (20 ft), use three covers.

14.5.4 Encasement
All underground conduits shall be slurry capped sealed.
14.5.5 Conduit Orientation
Manufactured conduit spacer shall be used for all conduits in the duct bank so conduits can
maintain the same orientation at all points of access. The installer shall provide photographs
and a site inspection to UTO Design.
14.5.6 Trace Wire and Safety Tape
Telecommunication pathways underground shall have a trace wire for locating the route and
an identifying tape to reduce the risk of damage if excavation intersects the conduit.
14.5.7 Separation from Other Utilities
Power up to 1KVA:
12 in. of well- packed earth
4 in. of masonry
3 in. of concrete
Gas, Oil, Water, etc.:
12 in. when parallel
6 in. when crossing
14.5.8 Innerducts

Innerducts shall have both ends plugged upon installation.

All innerducts shall be threaded with mule tapes with footage markers.
Innerduct shall not be directly buried or concrete incased as a replacement to conduits.
All innerducts shall be marked with a unique identifier indicating that origin and
destination.
There shall be a minimum of 3 - 1 Inches ribbed, orange, PVC innerduct installed per
4 inches conduit. (Typical)

14.6 Interior Hardware

All hardware in MVs must be galvanized. MVs shall be equipped with the following:

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Bonding inserts and struts for racking.

Pulling eyes at least 22 mm (7/ 8 in) in diameter.
A sump drywell of at least 200 mm (8 in) in diameter.
An entry ladder (required).
Appropriate grounding points.

14.6.1 Identifying Covers

All covers shall have COMMUNICATIONS pre-marked on the cover for easy identification.
14.6.2 Concrete Strength
The strength of concrete used for MVs shall be at least 24 kPa (3500 psi). NOTE: Stronger
concrete may be stipulated in certain installations.
Figure 6: Example of a Maintenance Vault
Cast Iron Frame and Lid
(H20 Loading)
30" TYPE A

12'

6' 6"

(6) 4" conduits

typical 3-over-3
UNISTRUT

Eye Bolt

Eye Bolt

SUMP

GROUND
RODS

14.7 Handhole
14.7.1 General
Handholes (HHs) are smaller than maintenance vault (MVs), but the covers provide full access
to the entire space inside the hole. HH shall be used as pull- through points only. HHs shall not
be used as splice points, unless specified by ASU UTO Design. HH shall not be used in
conduit runs that have more than three (3) 4 inch conduits.
Joint Use HHs is not permitted.
14.7.2 Conduit Entry Points
Conduits entering the HH are to be aligned on opposite walls of the HH at the same elevation.

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14.7.3 Covers
Covers shall always be round and centrally located on HH.
Frames and covers used in roads or driveways shall be rated to withstand vehicular traffic.
14.7.4 Identifying Covers
All covers shall have COMMUNICATIONS pre-marked on the cover for easy identification.
Figure 7: Example of a Handhole
Typical
Handhole

Cast Iron
Frame and Lid
4'

(2) 4" conduits

Eye Bolt
4'

SUMP

15 BACKBONE CABLING
15.1 General
Backbone cabling is the media over which Voice, Video, Data, Audio, Community antenna
television (CATV) signals will be transmitted to the TRs. The media used for the transmission
of the signals will be copper, fiber and coax. Backbone cables are broken into two types, interbuilding and intra-building. Inter-building cabling has very strict requirements when entering a
building. Cable insulation type, lightning protection and termination methods are important
considerations when designing outside plant (OSP) cabling. SYSTIMAX lightning protection
solutions shall be utilized on all copper multi-pair cables and all copper and fiber optic cables
will be grounded.
Sizing of backbone cabling for support of a building is directly related to the buildings functions
both during initial occupancy and future use. There is no generic backbone installation that will
fit all applications. Design of the buildings backbone cabling will be on a case-by-case basis.
Generally, Optical Fiber, High Pair Count Copper and Coaxial cable will be installed for
backbone applications.

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Backbone cable design shall follow all current BICSI TDMM design recommendations and
TIA568B standards. ASU UTO Design must approve all final design. A detailed
Communication site plan and Backbone logical drawings will be required for all Backbone
cabling Plans.
Product Requirement: (See Sample Communications Submittal Package)
OSP & Riser Fiber SYSTIMAX Armored LazrSpeed (50mm Multi-mode) &
SYSTIMAX (Single-mode)
OSP Copper Superior Essex ANMW Armored
Riser Copper Superior Essex ARMM
OSP & Riser Coax CommScope .5/.75
Fiber Terminations SYSTIMAX pre-radius LC connectors on all Multi-mode and
Single-mode fiber
Fiber Optic Shelf (LIU) Rack mount enclosures shall be used for fiber terminations,
sized accordingly
CommScope VisiPatch shall be used for Copper OSP & Riser terminations
110 Blocks shall be used for transition from wall to CommScope VisiPatch in a rack

16 HORIZONTAL CABLING
16.1 General
The following will describe the minimum work area outlet requirements for areas such as; a
standard office, classroom, conference room, special locations and residence halls. The use of
plenum cable is required unless home run conduits are installed in ASU facilities. The exact
placement and quantities of outlets and pathways must be approved by ASU UTO Design.
Detailed communications floor plans for backbone cable design shall follow all current BICSI
TDMM design recommendations and TIA568B standards. ASU UTO Design must approve all
final designs in writing.
In general, install one (1) TO in each office on the wall opposite of the door. Larger offices for
Director Level and above should receive two (2) TOs.
A minimum of one duplex electrical outlet should be installed within 16 inches, but not closer
than 8 inches, of every work area outlet.
Cable ID label shall be a minimum 3 inches from termination point at patch panel and T.O.s.
16.2 Telecommunication Outlet Types, Configurations and Placement
16.3 (To be comprised of all SYSTIMAX components. See Sample Communications
Submittal Package)
16.3.1 Identification
Identification of cabling, pathways and hardware shall conform to TIA 606-A. The labeling
scheme for the structured cabling system shall be submitted to ASU UTO Design for approval
and inclusion in all matrices for building operations prior to trim/finish. Faceplate, insert and
dust cover shall be same color. Dust covers shall be installed on all faceplates.

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Figure 8: Faceplate Configurations

LABELING SCHEME SAMPLE

CABLE I.D.
001 - 999

X-Y-Z

FLOOR OF TR
LOWER LEVEL 0
FIRST -1
SECOND 2
THIRD -3

SYSTIMAX

SYSTIMAX

2
TR#
SYSTIMAX

SINGLE DIGIT FORMAT

SYSTIMAX

3
SYSTIMAX

SYSTIMAX

X-Y-Z
16.3.2 Standard Work Area Outlet
A Standard work area outlet is comprised of two SYSTIMAX 4-pair Category 6 twisted pair
cables, inserted into a single gang 3-port faceplate. The faceplate, insert, and dust covers shall
be the same color. Dust covers shall be installed on all faceplates. The jack identifier
designated window (label holder) shall be printed or typed in black on white.

Jack ID #s
SYSTIMAX

1
SYSTIMAX

2
SYSTIMAX

3
Jack ID #s

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16.3.3 Standard Residence Work Area Outlet

A residence work area outlet is comprised of 4-pair SYSTIMAX Category 6 twisted pair cables.
The number of CAT6 cables shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Jack ID #s
SYSTIMAX

DATA

SYSTIMAX

2
3

DATA

SYSTIMAX
VOICE

Jack ID #s

16.3.4 Coax Outlet

A Coax outlet is comprised of one CommScope quad-shielded RG-6 or RG-11 coax cable
depending on length from TR to distribution point. The RG-6 shall be used for lengths less than
200 and the RG-11 shall be used for lengths over 200. The location of a coax outlet will be
located on a case-by-case basis. The faceplates shall be a single gang one port or a single
gang two-port type. The coax cable will be for video distribution.

Coax ID #

Coax ID #

SYSTIMAX

The Coax is
labeled:
Floor-Closet-CXXX

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16.3.5 Wall Phone Outlet
A Wall Phone outlet is comprised of one SYSTIMAX 4-pair Category 6 twisted pair voice cable.
All wall phone locations shall be ADA compliant. The faceplates shall be a plastic single gang
type.

Jack ID #s
SYSTIMAX

17 SPECIAL SYSTEM DEVICES

17.1 Area Refuge Phone
The phone outlet is comprised of one SYSTIMAX 4-pair Category 6 twisted pair voice cable.
All locations shall be ADA compliant. The cable shall be terminated on a TIA-568B CAT6 jack
by the cabling contractor responsible for the installation.
17.2 Blue Light Phones
The phone outlet is comprised of one SYSTIMAX 4-pair Category 6 twisted pair voice cable.
The cable shall be terminated on a TIA-568B CAT6 jack by the cabling contractor responsible
for the installation.
17.3 Elevator Phones
The phone outlet is comprised of one SYSTIMAX 4-pair Category 6 twisted pair voice cable.
The cable shall be terminated on a TIA-568B CAT6 jack by the cabling contractor responsible
for the installation.
17.4 Wireless Access Point
A wireless access point is comprised of four (4) SYSTIMAX 4-pair Category 6 data cables. The
Wireless enclosure for a drop ceiling shall be an Oberon enclosure (Model 1064-00) and
termination shall be within the enclosure with fire-stop on a SYSTIMAX M102SMB modular
outlet. The locations for these cables shall be determined by ASU UTO. Contact and arrange
for these engineering services on a per project basis and coordinate closely with ASU UTO
Design.

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18 TYPICAL OUTLET PLACEMENT

18.1 Standard office
Each office shall have a minimum of one TO, on opposite wall of entry. The TO should be
three feet from the back wall (furthest from the door) and shall contain a minimum of (2)
SYSTIMAX 4-pair Category 6 cables.
18.2 Classrooms (Typical)
The specific cabling requirements shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. However,
please us the following as a classroom base; one TO located in the ceiling for video projection
and camera containing (2) Category 6 cables. One floor box at the front of the classroom
containing up to (6) Category 6 cables for lectern. One TO containing (2) Category 6 cables,
per location, for wireless access points or as required.
18.3 Conference Rooms
The specific cabling requirements shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. However,
please us the following as a classroom base; TO located in the ceiling for video projection and
camera containing (2) Category 6 cables. Floor box beneath conference room table containing
up to four Category 6 cables. TO containing (2) Category 6 cables per location for wireless
access points. Lab Areas, Computer Rooms and Other The specific cabling requirements
shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.
18.5 Student Living Spaces
18.5.1 Living Area / Living Room
Each living area or room shall have a minimum of (1) outlet with coax cable and one work area
outlet with (1) Category 6 cable.
18.5.2 Bedroom
There shall be (1) SYSTIMAX CAT6 for voice per room and (1) SYSTIMAX CAT6 for data per
pillow.
18.5.3 Open, Lounge, Common and Other Areas
The specific cabling requirements shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.
18.5.4 Tables, Desks and Study Carrels
The specific cabling requirements shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

19 TESTING, IDENTIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATION

19.1 Testing
Testing of Copper UTP cables shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/TIA 568-C
Standards. Channel link for Cat6 cable shall be a minimum of 6db headroom. Permanent link
for Cat6 cable shall be a minimum of 3db headroom.
Testing of Optical Fiber cables shall conform to the requirements of TIA 568-C Tier II. In
addition, OTDR Traces will be provided for all fiber testing bi-directional and power meter.

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20 ASU CABLE ID SCHEME

20.1 Fiber Cabling Scheme:
Intra-building:
306B-X
Building #, Cable #

Example: From ER to TR, Building # - Cable #.

306B-2, 306B-3, 306B-4, ETC.
Inter-building:
168-170-X
Building #, Building #, Cable #

Example: To - From, Building # - Building # - Cable #.

In Building #168, Cable shall read, 170-168-1.
In Building #170, Cable shall read, 168-170-1.

LIU Labeling:
250U1-L1
ROOM # - LIU #

Example:
ROOM # 250U1, LIU #1 = 250U1-L1
ROOM # 250U1, LIU #2 = 250U1-L2
ROOM # 250U1, LIU #3 = 250U1-L3

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20.2 Copper Cabling Scheme:

Intra-building:
306B-1-001-1-100
Building #, Floor #, Cable #, Pair Cont

Example: From ER to TR, Building #, Floor #, Cable #, Pair Count

306B-2-2-1-100, 306B-3-3-1-100, 306B-4-4-1-100, ETC

Inter-building:
168-170-1-001-1-100

Building #, Building #, Floor #, Cable #, Pair Count

Example: To - From, Building # - Building # - Floor# - Cable # - Pair Count

In Building #168, Cable shall read, 170-168-1-001-1-100.
In Building #170, Cable shall read, 168-170-1-001-1-100.