Cabling Infrastructure Standards 2016

CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE
Standards
2016
Cabling Infrastructure - Standards 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS 3 3.2. Admin Area Requirements 70

3.3. Guest Room Requirements 71
2. CABLING STANDARDS 8 3.4. Meeting Room Requirements 72
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING 9 3.5. Public Area Requirements 74
2.1.1. Technical Standards – Structured Cabling 10
2.1.2. Technical Standards – Fibre Optic Cabling 17 4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS 76
2.1.3. Installation Standards 23 4.1. Main Equipment Room And Telecom Rooms 77
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING 38 4.1.1 Construction – Location And Space 78
2.2.1. Technical Standards 39 4.1.2. Construction – Internal 80
2.2.2. Installation Standards 44 4.1.3. Power And Lighting 81
4.1.4. Ventilation And Cooling 82
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING 47 4.1.5. Security 83
2.3.1. Technical Standards 48 4.1.6. Typical Room Layouts 84
2.3.2. Installation Standards 56
4.2. Rack Specifications 88
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING 58 4.2.1. Construction 89
2.4.1. Technical Standards 59 4.2.2. Installation 90
2.4.2. Installation Standards 64 4.2.3. Typical Rack Layouts 91
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS 68
3.1. General Standards 69
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Definitions and General Statements

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS INTRODUCTION CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
2. CABLING STANDARDS This document sets out the standards for design This document contains trade secrets and other
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS and implementation of AccorHotels Cabling confidential and proprietary information of
Systems. These must be used for all renovation AccorHotels. Accordingly, this document is
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
projects and new build hotels, the standards are confidential and is intended solely for the
applicable to all hotel brands within the information of the individual or
AccorHotels portfolio. It is also intended as a
guide which must be adhered to in order to entity to which it is delivered by or on behalf of
provide installations which meet the AccorHotels. By accepting a copy of this
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It is the responsibility of Digital Services to set its contents or any other related information to
and publish the global IT standards, while the any other individual or entity without the prior
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accountable for ensuring that they are destroy, as applicable, this document to
implemented correctly. They will also work with AccorHotels upon request.
carefully chosen preferred partners who are fully
versed with these standards to carry out
installation.
These standards will be updated every year at
the end of January to ensure that the technology
deployed by AccorHotels will keep pace with new
developments in this area.

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS GLOSSARY LADDER CABLE TRAY: A fabricated structure
2. CABLING STANDARDS consisting of two longitudinal side rails connected
BASKET CABLE TRAY: A fabricated structure by individual transverse members (rungs).
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS consisting of wire mesh bottom and side rails.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS LAN: Local area network.
BICSI: Building Industry Consulting Service
International. OUTLET/CONNECTORS: A connecting device in
the work area on which horizontal cable or outlet
CHANNEL CABLE TRAY: A fabricated structure cable terminates.
consisting of a one-piece, ventilated-bottom or
solid-bottom channel. RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution
Designer.
CONSOLIDATION POINT: A location for
interconnection between horizontal cables SOLID-BOTTOM OR NON-VENTILATED CABLE
extending from building pathways and horizontal TRAY: A fabricated structure consisting of a
cables extending into furniture pathways. bottom without ventilation openings within
integral or separate longitudinal side rails.
CROSS-CONNECT: A facility enabling the
termination of cable elements and their TROUGH OR VENTILATED CABLE TRAY: A
interconnection or cross-connection (modular fabricated structure consisting of integral or
array of connecting blocks arranged to terminate separate longitudinal rails and a bottom having
building cables and permit interconnection or openings sufficient for the passage of air and
cross-connection between cables). using 75 percent or less of the plan area of the
surface to support cables.
EMI: Electromagnetic interference. IDC:
Insulation displacement connector. UTP: Unshielded twisted pair.

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS STRUCTURED CABLING SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS Backbone Cabling System shall provide
2. CABLING STANDARDS connections between BD and TR (building or
Generic Cabling – Structured Cabling System intra-building backbone), in the
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS telecommunications Cabling System structure,
ISO / European terminology is used:
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS with backbone extension between BD and EF.
• EF Entrance Facility (Demarcation room)
for incoming network services Backbone Cabling and its connecting hardware
may be located in telecommunications rooms,
• BD Building Distributor (Main Equipment
telecommunications equipment rooms or at
Room)
entrance facilities.
• TR Telecom Room - Floor Telecomm rooms
(Cross rooms) Bridged taps and splitters shall not be used as
part of backbone cabling.
• CP Consolidation Point
• TO Telecommunications Outlet Backbone Cabling System shall comply with
transmission standards in TIA/EIA-568-B.1, or
BACKBONE CABLING ISO11801 where applicable, when tested
according to test procedures of this standard.
Backbone Cabling System consists of backbone
cables, building and Telecom rooms, mechanical Warranty: all components of the channel to be of
terminations, and patch cords or jumpers. a single Manufacturer who will provide a 25 year
application warranty on the system.

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS STRUCTURED CABLING SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS The maximum allowable horizontal cable length
2. CABLING STANDARDS is 90m. This maximum allowable length does not
HORIZONTAL CABLING include an allowance for the length of 4.9m from
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS the TO to the workstation equipment and the
Horizontal cable and its connecting hardware
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS provide the means of transporting signals 4.9m in the TR.
between the Telecommunications Outlets and the General Performance: Horizontal Cabling System
TR (cross-connect). This cabling and its shall comply with transmission standards in
connecting hardware are called "permanent link," TIA/EIA-568-C.2, when tested according to test
a term that is used in the testing protocols. procedures of this standard.
• Horizontal cabling shall contain no more than Warranty: all components of the channel to be of
one transition point or consolidation point a single Manufacturer who will provide a 25 year
between the TR and the TO application warranty on the System.
• Bridged taps and splices shall not be installed
in the horizontal cabling
• Splitters shall not be installed as part of the
optical fibre cabling

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Cabling Standards

Cabling Standards
STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS
2. CABLING STANDARDS
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling
2.1.3. Installation Standards
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING
2.2.1. Technical Standards
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS

Structured Cabling and Fibre Optic Cabling
TECHNICAL STANDARDS STRUCTURED CABLING
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS HORIZONTAL CABLING – STRUCTURED CABLING UTP CABLE
2. CABLING STANDARDS TECHNICAL
Description: 100-ohm, 4-pair UTP, Category 6
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING CABLING
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling • Performance characteristics must be tested to
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling BACKBONE CABLING 250 MHz including return loss
• Category 6 UTP cabling • Third party certified to TIA/EIA-568-C.2
• Multimode optical fibre cabling. 50/125- OM3 • Third party certified to ISO11801 Class, Class
micrometre laser optimised, optical fibre E, Category 6
cabling • Third party certified to IEEE 802.3an Channel
2.3.1. Technical Standards • Single mode OS1 optical fibre cabling performance for 10BASE-T Ethernet over
2.3.2. Installation Standards (typically for indoor use) and OS2 optical fibre balanced twisted pair cables
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING cabling (typically for outdoor applications) • Four twisted pairs of 23AWG minimum
2.4.1. Technical Standards • Patch panels and cable connecting hardware • LSZH jacket
• Comply with IEC 60332-1 fire resistance
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING • Comply with IEC 60754-1 Halogen free
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS • Category 6 UTP cabling • Comply with IEC 60754-2 no acid matters
• Patch panels and cable connecting hardware • Comply with IEC 61034-2 no dense smoke
• Telecommunications outlet/connectors
Category 6 Cable Jack

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS HORIZONTAL CABLING – STRUCTURED CABLING Patch Panel: Modular panels housing multiple-
TECHNICAL (CONT.) numbered jack units with IDC-type connectors in
the rear for permanent termination of pair groups
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING UTP CABLE HARDWARE of installed cables.
General Requirements for Cable Connecting Support T568A & T568B wiring.
Hardware: ETL verified to TIA/EIA-568-C.2, IDC
type, with modules designed for punch-down Category 6 RJ45, third party component verified
caps or tools. Cables shall be terminated with to Category 6 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2.
connecting hardware of same category or higher.
2.2.2. Installation Standards Compliant to FCC part 68500, section F and
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING Connecting Blocks: IDC style connecting blocks UL1863, dealing with the interface's physical
2.3.1. Technical Standards for Category 6. Provide blocks for the number of dimensions, including the 1.27µm gilding on the
2.3.2. Installation Standards cables terminated on the block, plus 25 percent contacts, the traction force that has to be borne
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING spare. Integral with connector bodies, including by the RJ45 socket, the plug (100 grams) and the
plugs and jacks where indicated. maximum force authorised for connecting the
plug in the jack (2.2 kg).
2.4.2. Installation Standards Cross-Connect: Modular array of connecting
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS blocks arranged to terminate building cables and Rated 750 insertions.
permit interconnection between cables.
Number of Terminals per Field: One for each
conductor in assigned cables.
48 Way RJ45 Category 6 Patch Panel

1. Fibre backbone is run in
hierarchical star, 1 cable
of individual fibre cores
from MER to each TR.
2. The Minimum number of
active cores is 4 fibre
optic.
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING 3. The Minimum number of
2.3.1. Technical Standards spaces core is 2 ( 50% of
2.3.2. Installation Standards 4) fibre optic.
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING 4. All CAT 6 Cables are
2.4.1. Technical Standards individual home run from
2.4.2. Installation Standards TR to each RJ45 outlet.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS For more information

please reference the AH
Networking Standards

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS HORIZONTAL CABLING – STRUCTURED CABLING Jacks and Jack Assemblies: Modular, color-coded,
TECHNICAL (CONT.) eight-position modular
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING UTP CABLE HARDWARE (CONT.) receptacle units with integral IDC-type terminals.
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling Have a rear-side cable support bracket far Category 6 RJ45, third party component verified
2.1.3. Installation Standards enough away from the panel to comply with the to Category 6 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C. 2.
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING cable bend radius.
Support T568A and T568B wiring.
2.2.1. Technical Standards Have slots in the front face for the insertion of
2.2.2. Installation Standards designation tabs (icons for Voice-Data-Video) for Compliant to FCC part 68500, section F and
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING the ports and a label designation system in the UL1863, dealing with the interface's physical
2.3.1. Technical Standards front and in the back to provide identification dimensions, including the 1.27µm gilding on the
2.3.2. Installation Standards marking that meets the requirements of standard contacts, the traction force that has to be borne
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING ANSI/TIA/EIA –606-A. by the RJ45 socket, the plug (100 grams) and the
2.4.1. Technical Standards maximum force authorised for connecting the
2.4.2. Installation Standards Have a metal structure enabling it to be durably plug in the jack (2.2 kg).
fixed to the uprights of the 19”chassis assuring
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS ground continuity with the metal frames. Rated 750 insertions.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS Connection the cable to be done through rear IDC
Modular contacts must be plated with minimum
50 micro inches of gold. contacts with use of a standard 110 impact tool.
If angled or curved panels are to be used, they

must be recessed from
the 19” rails, and meet all requirements above.
Number of Jacks per Field: One for each four-pair
UTP cable indicated. Category 6 Cable Jack

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS HORIZONTAL CABLING – STRUCTURED CABLING • Mounting: Recessed in ceiling
TECHNICAL (CONT.) • Performance Category 6 RJ45, third party
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING UTP CABLE HARDWARE (CONT.) component verified to Category 6
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2.
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling Consolidation Points
• Connection of the cable to be done through
2.1.3. Installation Standards Description: Consolidation points shall comply
IDC contacts with use of a standard IDC
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING with requirements for cable connecting
impact tool.
2.2.1. Technical Standards hardware.
• Allow for identification field to support the
• Number of Terminals per Field: One for each ANSI/TIA/EIA 606-A standard.
conductor in assigned cables. • Include the connecting blocks to connect 100
2.3.2. Installation Standards • Number of Connectors per Field: % of the pairs. (Connecting blocks must have
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING colour-coded tips for easy identification of
o One for each four-pair UTP cable
2.4.1. Technical Standards the pairs.)
indicated.
o One for each four-pair conductor group of
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS indicated cables, plus 25 percent spare
positions.
RJ45 Consolidation point Patch Panel

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS HORIZONTAL CABLING – STRUCTURED CABLING • Plastic Faceplate: High-impact plastic, UV
TECHNICAL (CONT.) resistant
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLETS / CONNECTORS • Metal Faceplate: Stainless steel
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling • For use with snap-in jacks accommodating any
JACKS: 100-ohm, balanced, twisted-pair combination of UTP, optical fibre, and coaxial
connector; four-pair, eight-position modular. work area cords.
Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.1.
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING • Legend: Snap-in, clear-label covers and
2.2.1. Technical Standards • Category 6 RJ45, third party component machine-printed paper inserts.
2.2.2. Installation Standards verified to Category 6 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2. • Faceplates for wall-mounted
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING • Termination to be T568B wiring. telecommunication outlet/connectors must be
2.3.1. Technical Standards designed to fit one-gang or two-gang
• Compliant to FCC part 68500, section F and
2.3.2. Installation Standards UL1863, dealing with the interface's physical telecommunications outlet/connector boxes
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING dimensions, including the 1.27µm gilding on and shall match the power faceplates in shape
2.4.1. Technical Standards the contacts, the traction force that has to be and size.
2.4.2. Installation Standards borne by the RJ45 socket, the plug (100 grams) In case Fibre-to-the-desk (Floor box) is used,
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS and the maximum force authorised for specify TO with LC connector (multimode fibre).
connecting the plug in the jack (2.2 kg).
• Rated 750 insertions.
• Modular contacts must be plated with minimum
50 micro inches of gold.
Connection of the cable to be done through rear
IDC contacts with use of a standard 110 impact
tool.
Connector assemblies mounted in single faceplate. Telecommunications Outlet Faceplate

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS HORIZONTAL CABLING – STRUCTURED CABLING • Blade style ’slimline’ molded strain relief
TECHNICAL (CONT.) boot with clip protector
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING COPPER PATCH CORDS • Low Smoke Zero Halogen Sheath
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling • 25 year System Warranty by the Manufacturer
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling Copper Patch and Station Cords: factory-made,
Category 6 stranded wire twisted 4-pair cables of • The copper patch cords must be colour-coded
26WG terminated with 8-position modular plug at according to the “TIA/EIA-606-A”.
2.2.1. Technical Standards each end and certified by the System • The copper patch cords must comply with
2.2.2. Installation Standards Manufacturer. ISO/IEC11801.2 for performance
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING specifications for 100 ohm (Ω) impedance.
Patch Cords:
2.3.1. Technical Standards • Colour coding of patch leads must be
2.3.2. Installation Standards • Specified to 250MHz compliant to the standards set out in the
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING • Suitable for 1Gigabit, 1GBase-T, Ethernet relevant section of this document.
2.4.1. Technical Standards application
2.4.2. Installation Standards • EC verified
Category 6 Booted Patch Cords

TECHNICAL STANDARDS - FIBRE OPTIC CABLING
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS BACKBONE CABLING - FIBRE OPTIC CABLING o ANSI/TIA/EIA-568
2. CABLING STANDARDS TECHNICAL o ANSI/TIA/EIA – 568 – C.3
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE – MULTIMODE o CENELEC EN50173
Description: Multimode, 50/125 micrometer, o ISO/IEC 11801
2.1.3. Installation Standards laser optimised (OM3) with specified number of o EIA/TIA 492AAAB (OM3 50/125 fibre)
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING fibres, nonconductive, optical fibre cable with o EIA/TIA 526-14-A (OM3 50/125 fibre)
2.2.1. Technical Standards LSZH jacket.
o EIA/TIA 492AAAA (OS1 fibre)
• Comply with ISO/IEC11801 for performance o EIA/TIA 526-7-A (OS1 fibre)
specifications
2.3.1. Technical Standards • The fibre used for the star topology must be
• Comply with IEC60793-1 fibre properties
minimum OM3 50/125 micron multicore cable.
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING • Comply to IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-2 single It shall provide a 160 MHz-Km bandwidth
2.4.1. Technical Standards vertical wire test @850 nm and 500 MHz-Km bandwidth @ 1300
2.4.2. Installation Standards • Comply to IEC 60754-1 Halogen free nm.
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS • Comply to IEC 60754-2 no acid matters • The Fibre Optic Cabling System shall be
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS • Comply with IEC 61034-2 no dense smoke capable of supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet
(10GBase LX4 & SR), Gigabit Ethernet
• All fibre types shall comply to the following (1000BASE-SX & LX), also Fast Ethernet
standards: (100BASE-FX).

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS BACKBONE CABLING - FIBRE OPTIC CABLING OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE HARDWARE - MULTIMODE
2. CABLING STANDARDS TECHNICAL (CONT.)
• The rack mount fibre patch cabinets have a
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING • Mechanical properties according to 60974-1-2. black metallic box type modular structure,
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling the front part having a standardised 480mm
o Installation tensile strength 1500N
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling chassis, and able to take the following
2.1.3. Installation Standards o Crush resistance 2000N standard 10GB optical LC connector.
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING o Impact 20NM
2.2.1. Technical Standards o To include all the appropriate cabling
o Operational temperature range -30°C to accessories (bend limiting clips for the
70°C cables and fibre jumper, cable-ties, label-
• Maximum Attenuation: 3.0 dB/km at 850 nm; holders, etc.), to ensure correct
1.0 dB/km at 1300 nm positioning of the fibres.
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING • OM3 Minimum Modal Bandwidth: 2000 MHz-km o Capable of accommodating both patching
2.4.1. Technical Standards EMB at 850 nm 500 MHz-km at 1300 nm and splicing of fibre in the same cabinet if
2.4.2. Installation Standards necessary
JACKET o Have a glass front door lockable with key
• Cable cordage jacket, fibre, unit and group that allows placement of label on the
colour shall be according to TIA/EIA-598-C inside.
• Imprinted with fibre count, fibre type and
aggregate length at regular intervals not to
exceed 1000 mm
• LSZH outer jacket LC Connector

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS BACKBONE CABLING - FIBRE OPTIC CABLING o PC finish: Insertion inferior to 50dB,
2. CABLING STANDARDS TECHNICAL (CONT.) Return loss superior to 20dB
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING • Cross-Connects and Patch Panels: Modular o Pigtails with minimum 1000mm of cable
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling panels housing multiple-numbered, duplex o Field installation pre-polished connectors
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling cable connectors. tolerated for installation of less than 12
2.1.3. Installation Standards connectors. Insertion loss inferior to 50dB,
o Number of Connectors per Field: One for
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING Return loss superior to 20dB
each fibre of cable or cables assigned to
field, plus spares and blank positions o All mentioned products are minimum
adequate to suit specified expansion requirements
criteria.
2.3.2. Installation Standards • Cable Connecting Hardware:
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING o Comply with Optical Fibre Connector
2.4.1. Technical Standards Intermateability Standards (FOCIS)
2.4.2. Installation Standards specifications of - TIA/EIA-604-10. : LC
connectors
o Comply with TIA/EIA-568-C.3
Fibre Optic Patch Panel

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS BACKBONE CABLING - FIBRE OPTIC CABLING The Fibre Optic Cable is single mode 9/125
2. CABLING STANDARDS TECHNICAL (CONT.) micron, with a bandwidth greater than 20 GHz.
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE – SINGLE MODE Depending on in-door or out-door use, the cabling
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling must comply with the following performance
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling Indoor Single mode fibre cables shall be designed specification:
2.1.3. Installation Standards with LSZH outer jacket
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING The maximum attenuation for externally run
• Single mode cable must be 0.4dB/Km and for internal
2.2.2. Installation Standards • Fibre shall comply with EIA/TIA 455 and IEC 1.0dB/Km measured at 1310nm & 1550nm. The
793 test methods for required attributes. Fibre Optic Cabling System shall be capable of
2.3.1. Technical Standards • All fibre shall be colour coded to facilitate supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBase LX4),
2.3.2. Installation Standards individual fibre identification Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE- LX) and also Fast
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING Ethernet (100BASE-F).
• The coating shall be mechanically strippable
Single Mode Fibre Cable

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS BACKBONE CABLING - FIBRE OPTIC CABLING

2. CABLING STANDARDS TECHNICAL (CONT.)
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING SPECIFICATIONS
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling FIBRE ATTRIBUTE Matched Cladding
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING CLADDING DIAMETER 125.0 ± 1.0 µm
2.2.1. Technical Standards CLADDING NON-CIRCULARITY ≤ 1.0%
COLOURED FIBRE DIAMETER 250 ± 15 µm
2.3.1. Technical Standards CORE DIAMETER 8.3 µm
INDEX OF REFRACTION 1.4659@850/1.4666@1550 0.33%
2.4.1. Technical Standards CORE/CLADDING CONCENTRICITY ≤0.8 µm
2.4.2. Installation Standards MODE FIELD DIAMETER 9.3 ± 0.5 µm @ 1310 nm
MINIMUM PROOF STRENGTH 6,894,00 Kilopascals
MAXIMUM ATTENUATION 0.40 dB/km @ 1310 nm .30 dB/km @ 1550 nm
MAXIMUM DISPERSION 3.5 ps/nm-km 1285 to 1330 nm
FIBRE CUT-OFF WAVELENGTH ≥1150 nm. ≥1350 nm
≥0.05 dB @ 1310 nm
FIBRE MACROBEND (100 TURNS @ 32 MM DIAMETER)
≥0.10 dB @ 1550 nm
COATING STRIP FORCE 1.3 N ≤ F ≤ 8.9 N

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS BACKBONE CABLING - FIBRE OPTIC CABLING • Cable to be 50 micron laser optimised OM3
TECHNICAL (CONT.) and 9 micron laser optimised OS2
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE HARDWARE – SINGLE • Connectors to comply with Optical Fibre
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling MODE Connector
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling • Intermateability Standards (FOCIS) -
Each Fibre Optic cable shall be terminated in 24- specifications of TIA/EIA-604-10 : LC
port rack mount enclosures providing protection connectors
to the terminated fibres. • Connectors to have PC finish: Insertion
2.2.2. Installation Standards The optical fibre patch panels shall each be inferior to 50dB, Return loss superior to 20dB
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING capable of containing 24 LC connectors in a 1U • Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.3
2.3.1. Technical Standards enclosure. • All cords to provide factory testing for
2.3.2. Installation Standards insertion loss with FOCIS document for each
The Fibre Optic enclosures will enclose all the
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING cable
required terminations and the wiring
2.4.1. Technical Standards management accessories for mechanical or fusion • The fibre patch cords must be colour-coded
2.4.2. Installation Standards splices. according to the “TIA/EIA-606-A”
• The fibre patch cords must comply with
Fibre Patch Cords ISO/IEC11801.2 for performance
Fibre Patch Cords: the fibre optic patch cords specifications for 100 ohm (Ω) impedance
must be identical to the fibre type cables used on • All connectors must be Angled Physical
the project and certified by the cabling and/or Connector (APC) type
connector manufacturer:
• Multimode: LC
• Singlemode: LC
Patch Cords: Factory-made, dual-fibre
(multimode) single-fibre (single mode) cables
Patch Cords

INSTALLATION STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS CABLE LABELLING – STRUCTURED CABLING & locations in each equipment room and wiring
2. CABLING STANDARDS FIBRE OPTIC closet. List incoming and outgoing cables and
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING their designations, origins and destinations.
Identify System components, wiring, and cabling Protect with rigid frame and clear plastic cover.
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling complying with TIA/EIA-606-A. Comply with
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling Furnish an electronic copy of final comprehensive
requirements for identification specified in schedules for the project.
2.1.3. Installation Standards Division 26 Section 26 05 53 "Identification for
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING Electrical Systems.“ Cabling Administration Drawings: Show building
2.2.1. Technical Standards floor plans with cabling administration-point
2.2.2. Installation Standards • Administration Class: 3 labelling. Identify labelling convention and show
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING labels for telecommunications closets, backbone
• Colour-code cross-connect fields. Apply
2.3.1. Technical Standards colours to voice and data service backboards, pathways and cables, terminal hardware and
2.3.2. Installation Standards connections, covers and labels. positions, horizontal cables, work areas and
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING workstation terminal positions, grounding buses
2.4.1. Technical Standards Paint and label colours for equipment and pathways and equipment grounding
2.4.2. Installation Standards identification shall comply with TIA/EIA-606-A for conductors. Follow convention of TIA/EIA-606-A.
Class 3 level of administration, including optional Furnish the electronic record of all drawings in
identification requirements of this standard. the software and format selected by the client.
Cable Schedule: To be posted in prominent

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS SAMPLE CABLING DRAWING


1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS CABLE LABELLING – STRUCTURED CABLING & cable or wiring group being extended from a
2. CABLING STANDARDS FIBRE OPTIC (CONT.) panel or cabinet to a building-mounted device
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING must be identified with name and number of a
CABLE AND WIRE IDENTIFICATION particular device as shown
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling • Label each cable within 100 mm of each • Label each unit and field within distribution
2.1.3. Installation Standards termination and tap, where it is accessible in racks and frames
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING a cabinet, junction or outlet box, and • Identification within Connector Fields in
2.2.1. Technical Standards elsewhere as indicated Equipment Rooms and Wiring Closets: Label
2.2.2. Installation Standards • Each wire connected to building-mounted each connector and each discrete unit of
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING devices is not required to be numbered at cable-terminating and connecting hardware.
2.3.1. Technical Standards device if colour of wire is consistent with
2.3.2. Installation Standards associated wire connected and numbered Labels shall be of pre-printed or computer-
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING within panel or cabinet printed type with printing area and font colour
2.4.1. Technical Standards that contrasts with cable jacket colour but still
• Label each terminal strip and screw terminal complies with requirements in TIA/EIA-606-A. For
2.4.2. Installation Standards into each cabinet, rack or panel cables, use flexible vinyl or polyester labels that
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS • Individually number wiring conductors flex as cables are bent.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS connected to terminal strips and identify each
Cable Labelling

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS FIRE STOPPING Comply with TIA/EIA-569-A, Annex A,
2. CABLING STANDARDS "Firestopping.“
Apply Firestopping to penetrations of fire-rated
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING floor and wall assemblies for communications Comply with BICSI TDMM, "Firestopping Systems"
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling installations to restore original fire-resistance Article.
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling rating of assembly.
Fire Stopping Systems

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS INSTALLATION STANDARDS STRUCTURED companies, department of civil engineering,
CABLING & FIBRE OPTIC telecom, etc. are met.
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING INTERNAL WIRING METHODS On the construction of the ditches in the various
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling soil classes, the following has to be considered:
Wiring Method: Install cables in raceways and
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling cable trays except when located within consoles, • the actual excavation
2.1.3. Installation Standards cabinets, desks and counters and except in • lateral securing
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING accessible ceiling spaces, in attics and in gypsum • construction of a sand layer
2.2.1. Technical Standards board partitions where unenclosed wiring method
may be used. Conceal raceway and cables except • actual cabling process
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING in unfinished spaces. Comply with requirements • refilling of the excavation with the original
for raceways and boxes specified in MEP soil (sand)
standards. • making a 10 cm thick fine filler
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING Wiring Method: Conceal conductors and cables in • including the laying of the pipe warning tape
accessible ceilings, walls and floors where and remaining filling
2.4.2. Installation Standards possible. • compress and restore the surface
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS Wiring within Enclosures: Bundle, lace and train The trays, sleeves and bottom of the ditch or
cables to terminal points with no excess and similar must be depicted accurately in the as-
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS without exceeding the manufacturer's limitations built plans. The legally and as per norm required
on bending radii. Provide and use lacing bars and minimum distances between high and low voltage
distribution spools as required. cables must be followed. When laying of PE or
PVC pipes the gravel base must be compressed in
EXTERNAL CABLING – CABLES IN TRENCHES order to avoid possible sinking of the pipes.
Depending on the condition of the soil a thin strip
Planning of the routes must be done in foundation of concrete must be laid. Attention
coordination with the company that constructs must be paid to frost resistance in regions where
the external facility and must ensure that this is applicable.
requirements by official authorities e.g. power

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS INSTALLATION OF CABLES boxes, fittings, outlets, racks, frames, and
terminals.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLING
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING • Install lacing bars to restrain cables, to
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling • General requirements for cabling must comply prevent straining connections, and to prevent
with the latest requirements of the ANSI/TIA- bending cables to smaller radii than minimum
569-C-2012 and BICSI-TDMM, 13th edition recommended by Manufacturer.
2014. • Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal
2.2.1. Technical Standards • Install IDC termination hardware unless points without exceeding the manufacturer's
2.2.2. Installation Standards otherwise indicated. limitations on bending radii, but not less than
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING • Consolidation points may be used only for radii specified in BICSI ITSIM "Cabling
2.3.1. Technical Standards making a direct connection to Termination Practices" Chapter. Install lacing
telecommunications outlet/connectors: bars and distribution spools as required.
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING o Do not use consolidation point as a cross- • Do not install bruised, kinked, scored,
2.4.1. Technical Standards connect point, as a patch connection, or deformed or abraded cable. Do not splice
2.4.2. Installation Standards for direct connection to workstation cable between termination, tap, or junction
equipment. points. Remove and discard cable if damaged
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS during installation and replace it with new
o Locate consolidation points for UTP at
cable.
least 15 m from communications
equipment room. • In the telecommunications rooms install a 3-m
long service loop on each end of cable.
• Terminate conductors; no cable shall contain
un-terminated elements. Make terminations • Pulling Cable: Comply with BICSI ITSIM, Ch. 4:
only at indicated outlets, terminals, cross- "Pulling Cable" monitor cable pull tensions.
connects, and patch panels. • Never use the “Thin white” cable ties as they
• Cables must not be spliced. Secure and damage cables
support cables at intervals not exceeding 760 • Use only large cable ties with rounded edges
mm and not more than 150 mm from cabinets, or Velcro straps.

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS UTP CABLE INSTALLATION members or in contact with pipes, ducts or
2. CABLING STANDARDS other potentially damaging items.
• Comply with TIA/EIA-568-C.2.
• Do not untwist UTP cables more than 12 mm INSTALLATION OF CABLE ROUTED EXPOSED
from the point of termination to maintain UNDER RAISED FLOORS
cable geometry.
• Termination type must be T568B. • Install LSZH cable only
2.2.1. Technical Standards • Install cabling after the flooring system has
2.2.2. Installation Standards OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE INSTALLATION been installed in raised floor areas.
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING • Coil cable 1800 mm long not less than 300 mm
• Comply with TIA/EIA-568-C.3 in diameter below each feed point
2.3.2. Installation Standards • Cable may be terminated on connecting Group connecting hardware for cables into
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING hardware that is rack or cabinet mounted. separate logical fields.
2.4.2. Installation Standards OPEN-CABLE INSTALLATION SEPARATION FROM EMI SOURCES
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS • Install cabling with horizontal and vertical • Comply with BICSI TDMM and TIA/EIA-569-C
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS cable guides in telecommunications spaces for separating unshielded copper voice and
with terminating hardware and data communication cable from potential EMI
interconnection equipment. sources, including electrical power lines and
• Suspend UTP cable not in a wireway or equipment.
pathway a minimum of 200 mm above ceilings
by cable supports not more than 1524 mm
apart.
• Cable shall not be run through structural

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS Separation between open communications cables Separation between communications cables in
2. CABLING STANDARDS or cables in non-metallic raceways and grounded metallic raceways and power lines and
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING unshielded power conductors and electrical electrical equipment located in grounded
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling equipment shall be as follows: metallic conduits or enclosures shall be as
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling follows:
• Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA:
2.1.3. Installation Standards A minimum of 127 mm • Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA:
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING No requirement
2.2.1. Technical Standards • Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5
2.2.2. Installation Standards kVA: A minimum of 300 mm • Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING kVA: A minimum of 76 mm
• Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA:
2.3.1. Technical Standards A minimum of 610 mm • Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5
2.3.2. Installation Standards kVA: A minimum of 150 mm
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING Separation between communications cables in
2.4.1. Technical Standards grounded metallic raceways and unshielded Separation between communications cables and
2.4.2. Installation Standards power lines or electrical equipment shall be as electrical motors or transformers,
follows:
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS 5 kVA or HP and Larger: A minimum of 1200 mm.
• Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA:
A minimum of 64 mm Separation between communications cables and
fluorescent fixtures:
• Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5
kVA: A minimum of 150 mm A minimum of 127 mm.
• Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA:

A minimum of 300 mm

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS Bundle, lace and train conductors and cables to
2. CABLING STANDARDS terminal points without exceeding the
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING manufacturer's limitations on bending radii.
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling Install lacing bars and distribution spools as
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling required.
2.1.3. Installation Standards CABLE SLACK
2.2.1. Technical Standards When cable runs are being installed, providing
2.2.2. Installation Standards additional cable slack at both ends must be
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING considered to accommodate future Cabling
2.3.1. Technical Standards System changes.
2.3.2. Installation Standards Slack must not be stored in bundled loops. Cable
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING loops have had a degrading effect on cabling
2.4.1. Technical Standards performance. Cable slack must be stored in a
2.4.2. Installation Standards figure-eight configuration to alleviate stress.
Slack must be included in all length calculations
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS to ensure that the horizontal cable does not
exceed 90 m.

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS Perform tests and inspections: 100% of the • Test UTP copper cabling for DC loop
2. CABLING STANDARDS installation will be tested for compliance and test resistance, shorts, opens, intermittent faults,
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING result documentation in soft and hard form are and polarity between conductors and for
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling required to be provided on completion of the compliance to TIA/EIA 568 B2-1 in permanent
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling works. link configuration. Test operation of shorting
bars in connection blocks. Test cables after
TYPICAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS TO BE termination but not cross-connection.
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING PERFORMED
2.2.1. Technical Standards Test instruments shall meet or exceed applicable
2.2.2. Installation Standards • Visually inspect UTP and optical fibre cable requirements in TIA/EIA-568-B.2. Perform tests
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING jacket materials for NRTL certification with a tester that complies with performance
2.3.1. Technical Standards markings. Inspect cabling terminations in requirements in "Test Instruments (Normative)"
2.3.2. Installation Standards communications equipment rooms for Annex, complying with measurement accuracy
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING compliance with colour-coding for pin specified in "Measurement Accuracy
2.4.1. Technical Standards assignments, and inspect cabling connections (Informative)" Annex. Use only test cords and
2.4.2. Installation Standards for compliance with TIA/EIA-568-C and it’s adapters that are qualified by test equipment
related sections C1, C2 and C3. Manufacturer for channel or link test
• Visually confirm Category 6, marking of configuration.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS outlets, cover plates, outlet/connectors, and
patch panels. • Test instrument to be an industry recognised
UL level 4 field tester capable of testing
• Visually inspect cable placement, cable 500MHz. Use only test cords and adapters that
termination, grounding and bonding, are qualified by test equipment Manufacturer
equipment and patch cords, and labelling of for permanent test configuration.
all components.

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS UTP PERFORMANCE TESTS • Power sum alien cross talk (PSAFEXT)
2. CABLING STANDARDS Test for each outlet. Perform the following tests • Power sum alien near end crosstalk (PSANEXT)
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING according to TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and TIA/EIA-568-
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling C.2: OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE PERFORMANCE TESTS
• Wire map Perform optical fibre end-to-end link tests
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING • Length (physical vs. electrical, and length according to TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and TIA/EIA-568-B.3
requirements) or ISO 11801 as applicable.
2.2.2. Installation Standards • Attenuation • Test instruments shall meet or exceed
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING • Propagation delay applicable requirements in TIA/EIA-568-B.1.
2.3.1. Technical Standards • Near-end crosstalk (NEXT) loss Use only test cords and adapters that are
• Power sum near-end crosstalk (PSNEXT) loss qualified by test equipment manufacturer for
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING channel or link test configuration.
• Far end crosstalk (FEXT)
2.4.1. Technical Standards • Link End-to-End Attenuation Tests:
2.4.2. Installation Standards • Equal-level far-end crosstalk (ELFEXT)
• Power sum equal-level far-end crosstalk o Horizontal and multimode backbone link
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS measurements: Test at 850 or 1300 nm in
(PSELFEXT)
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS 1 direction according to TIA/EIA-526-14-A,
• Power sum far end crosstalk (PSFEXT)
Method B, One Reference Jumper
• Return loss (RL)
o Attenuation test results for backbone links
• Power sum attenuation to crosstalk ratio, far shall be less than 2.0 dB/1GB and
end (PSACRF) 0.5dB/10GB
• Alien far end crosstalk (AFEXT)
o Attenuation test results shall be less than
• Alien near end crosstalk (ANEXT) that calculated according to equation in
• Power sum alien attenuation to cross talk TIA/EIA-568-B.1
ratio, far end (PSAACRF)

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS FINAL VERIFICATION TESTS network.

2. CABLING STANDARDS Perform verification tests for UTP and optical • Document data for each measurement. Data
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING fibre systems after the complete communications for submittals shall be printed in a summary
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling cabling and workstation outlet/connectors are report that is formatted similar to Table 10.1
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling installed. in BICSI TDMM or transferred from the
2.1.3. Installation Standards instrument to the computer, saved as text
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING • Voice Tests: These tests assume that a dial files, and printed and submitted.
2.2.1. Technical Standards tone service has been installed. Connect to • End-to-end cabling will be considered
2.2.2. Installation Standards the network interface device at the defective if it does not pass tests and
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING demarcation point. Go off-hook and listen and inspections. Remove and replace cabling
2.3.1. Technical Standards receive a dial tone. If a test number is where test results indicate that they do not
2.3.2. Installation Standards available, make and receive a local, long comply with specified requirements.
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING distance, and digital subscription line
telephone call. • Prepare and submit test and inspection
reports.
2.4.2. Installation Standards • Data Tests: These tests assume the
Information Technology Staff has a network • Prepare and submit as fitted drawings in CAD
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS format. Each floor drawing must be at 1:50
installed and is available to assist with
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS testing. Connect to the network interface scale.
device at the demarcation point. Log onto the
network to ensure proper connection to the

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS LIST OF CLASSES OF ADMINISTRATION

2. CABLING STANDARDS REQUIRED IDENTIFIERS BY CLASS
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling CLASS OF ADMINISTRATION
2.1.3. Installation Standards DESCRIPTION OF IDENTIFIER
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING 1 2 3 4
2.2.1. Technical Standards TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACE a a a a
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING HORIZONTAL LINK a a a a
2.3.1. Technical Standards TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAIN GROUNDING BUSBAR a a a a
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUNDING BUSBAR a a a a
2.4.1. Technical Standards BUILDING (INTRABUILDING) BACKBONE CABLE a a a
BUILDING BACKBONE PAIR OR STAND a a a
FIRESTOP LOCATION a a a
CAMPUS (INTERBUILDING) BACKBONE CABLE a a
CAMPUS BACKBONE PAIR OR STAND a a
BUILDING a a
CAMPUS OR SITE a

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS WARRANTY The Manufacturer’s certification shall provide the
2. CABLING STANDARDS assurance that all present and future applications
Materials (Category 6 and Fibre Optic single mode engineered for the performance level of the
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING & Multimode) and workmanship hereinafter
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling Cabling System used will work for the lifetime of
specified and furnished shall be fully guaranteed the certified copper and optical fibre Cabling
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling by the Manufacturer for a minimum of twenty
System.
five years from transfer of title against any
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING defects. Defects which may occur as the result of Should the certified copper and optical fibre
2.2.1. Technical Standards faulty materials or workmanship within one year Cabling System fail to support the application(s)
2.2.2. Installation Standards after installation and acceptable shall be design to operate over it – whether at the time of
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING corrected by the installer at no additional cost to cutover or within 12 months of that date - the
2.3.1. Technical Standards the Employer. Manufacturer and the installer must take prompt
2.3.2. Installation Standards corrective action this corrective action in the
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING CERTIFICATION case of a damaged or faulty cable, shall be its
2.4.1. Technical Standards replacement, re-termination and re-testing.
2.4.2. Installation Standards The Manufacturer’s copper and optical fibre
scheme must be designed installed and tested by All certification and supporting documentation
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS must be provided to the Hotel and a electronic
a Manufacturer’s certificated installer. This must
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS not be the contractor engaged to supply and copy must be sent to the regional IT team.
install the cables, it must be a third party
company.
Only one single Manufacturer’s approved products
shall be used to ensure end – to – end system
performance. The full Manufacturer’s product
warranty and lifetime performance assurance can
only be provided to systems built using products
supplied by the chosen Manufacturer.

Cabling Standards
COAXIAL CABLING

Coaxial Cabling
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS The cable network must be a star network New hatches will not be created to support
2. CABLING STANDARDS designed so that taps/splitters are located access to these taps/splitters. Any hatches
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING centrally in an area that can be accessed for either wall or ceiling must already be planned
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling servicing ideally in a Comms riser/FD (Floor as part of the interior design reflected ceiling
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling distribution point). The TV outlet points plan or elevations. All drop cables must link
2.1.3. Installation Standards should be linked back to the Comms riser/FD. back to the Comms riser/FD via RG11 cable.
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING The comms risers should then be connected
Loop plate TV systems are systems that have a
2.2.1. Technical Standards back to the Comms room via a vertical and
tap located in each room behind the wall
2.2.2. Installation Standards horizontal cable tray and basket containment
plate. The coaxial cable loops from one room
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING system.
2.3.1. Technical Standards to the next via each tap. Loop plate systems
2.3.2. Installation Standards There shall be a single unbroken drop cable are not to be installed.
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING from the TV outlet point to the Comms
All passive devices and all amplifiers shall be
2.4.1. Technical Standards riser/FD or t/splitterap location. This drop
connected to the communications earth
2.4.2. Installation Standards cable shall be no more than 50m end to end.
system except for the final passive device.
TV points can be connected to taps or splitters
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS The final passive device before the TV point
on a different floor in a building where drop
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS shall be unearthed. A galvanic isolator shall be
cable length does not exceed 50m.
used on its input to avoid earth loop problems.
If drop cable lengths will be more than 50
No more than 4 amplifiers are to be
metres, taps/splitters can be located outside
cascaded including masthead amplifiers.
the Comms riser/FD. These taps/splitters must
be located in a service area, cupboard, or next
to a hatch in the ceiling. Approval by
AccorHotels is required for all tap locations
outside of the Comms riser/FD.

Coaxial Cabling
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS RG11 single tape and braid cables should be
2. CABLING STANDARDS installed from the antennae array location to the
headend equipment. These RG11 cables shall Vertical and horizontal link cables to distribution
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING points that are over 8m long shall be RG11 single
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling meet ANSI/SCTE 742003 specification for braided
75 Ohm flexible cable and swept to 2500 MHz. If tape and braid. These shall be swept to 1000
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling MHz.
this distance is greater than 100m then 12.7mm
Hardline cable must be used. If there are any cable runs more than 100 meters
2.2.1. Technical Standards (except on satellite signals) 12.7mm hardline
2.2.2. Installation Standards CABLE AND PASSIVE DEVICES cable shall be used.
All cables, connectors, and passive devices shall Passive devices must be F type and:
2.3.1. Technical Standards comply with ANSI/SCTE current standards.
2.3.2. Installation Standards • Swept from 5-1000mhz;
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING All connectors shall be a hex or compression • Have a return loss greater than 10dbuv;
2.4.1. Technical Standards type. No screw and saddle connectors are
acceptable anywhere in the network. TV outlets • Have a port to port isolation greater than
shall be an F type (F86 barrel) with a crimp 25dbuv;
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS • Have a grounding terminal;
connector on the end of the drop cable. All
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS outside connectors are to be gel filled covered • Have a screening factor of more than 65dbuv
with a rubber boot or amalgamating tape.
The cable shall all be single tape and braid RG6
for drop cables and short links between floors and
devices. RG59 is not to be used for the
distribution of RF signals.

Coaxial Cabling
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS COAXIAL CABLE SPECIFICATION INTERNAL RG6

2. CABLING STANDARDS EXTERNAL/INTERNAL RG11 All RG6 cable used as part of the installation
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING must be Tri Shielded :
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling All RG11 cable used as part of the installation
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling must be Tri Shielded : • The centre conductor Copper – Clad
2.1.3. Installation Standards Steel/Solid Copper with a nominal diameter
• The centre conductor Copper – Clad of 1.02mm
Steel/Solid Copper with a nominal diameter
of 1.63mm • The dielectric must be hard foam
• The dielectric must be Gas expanded • The 1st shield – Aluminum Foil Shield/Bonded
polyethylene, with a nominal; diameter Aluminum Foil Shield
7.24mm • The 2nd shield – Aluminum/Copper Braid wire
• The 1st
shield – Aluminum Foil Shield/Bonded coverage 30 – 95%
2.4.1. Technical Standards Aluminum Foil Shield • The 3rd shield – Non – Bonded Aluminum Foil
2.4.2. Installation Standards • The 2nd
Shield – Aluminum/Copper Braid wire Shield
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS coverage 30 – 95% • Outer Jacket must be Low Smoke Zero
• The 3rd
Shield – Non – Bonded Aluminum Foil Halogen outer jacket.
Shield
• Outer Jacket PVC/PE overall diameter
10.16mm
• All internal grade RG11 must be Low Smoke
Zero Halogen outer jacket.

Coaxial Cabling
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS SIGNAL LEVELS AND QUALITY Received digital signals shall conform to the
2. CABLING STANDARDS following:
The system shall be designed for a channel
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING loading of according to the hotel brand see Guest • COFDM/OFDM signals to have a bit error rate
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling Room Technology Section. The system shall better than 1E4 before Viterbi correction, a
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling provide 75+/- 5dBuV at the TV outlet across all signal to noise of 24dBuV or more, and MER
2.1.3. Installation Standards channels. shall be more than 24dB. CSI is not specified
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING as different analysers read it differently,
2.2.1. Technical Standards There shall be no more than 6dBuV difference in with Rover Sat lower CSI is better and with
2.2.2. Installation Standards level on any channel between any points on the Promax it is opposite.
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING network. Signal to noise at the TV outlet shall be
2.3.1. Technical Standards no less than 43dBuV. • QPSK shall have a bit error rate before FEC of
2.3.2. Installation Standards 2E5 or better, and an MER of 13DdBuV or
Amplifier input signal levels shall be flat and no more. There shall be a signal to noise ratio of
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING less than 70dBuV, excepting for masthead and
2.4.1. Technical Standards 17dBuV or better.
satellite IF amplifiers.
2.4.2. Installation Standards If signal quality standards cannot be met due to
The signal to noise at output of headend shall be building location a survey report shall be
no less than 55dBuV. There shall be no more than submitted, and alternatives suggested.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6dBuV difference between the highest and lowest
carrier present at the output of the headend.

Coaxial Cabling
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS AMPLIFIERS, SATELLITE DISH AND HEAD END
2. CABLING STANDARDS EQUIPMENT
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING AMPLIFIERS
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling The forward path of the amplifiers shall meet the
2.1.3. Installation Standards following specifications:
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING • Forward path up to 860 MHz (return cut-off
2.2.1. Technical Standards will depend on VOD provider)
• Output figure better than:
o 103dBuV (-60dB CTB 42 ch, EN)
2.3.2. Installation Standards o 106dBuV (-60dB CSO 42 ch, EN)
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING o 115dBuV (-60dB, IMD2)
• Noise figure better than 7.5dBuV
• Flatness of +/-1.5dBuV.
All headend components and distribution
amplifiers shall be earthed to the
communications earthing system.

Coaxial Cabling
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS Materials and workmanship hereinafter specified Only one single Manufacturers approved products
2. CABLING STANDARDS and furnished shall be fully guaranteed by the shall be used to ensure end–to–end system
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING installer for ten years from transfer of title performance. The full Manufacturers product
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling against any defects. Defects which may occur as warranty and lifetime performance assurance can
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling the result of faulty materials or workmanship only be provided to systems built using products
within one year after installation and acceptance supplied by the chosen Manufacturer.
shall be corrected by The Vendor at no additional
cost. The Manufacturers certification shall provide the
2.2.1. Technical Standards assurance that all present and future applications
2.2.2. Installation Standards The Manufacturers copper scheme shall be engineered for the performance level of the
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING designed, installed and tested by a Manufacturers Coaxial Cabling System used will work for the
2.3.1. Technical Standards certificated vendor. lifetime of the certified copper Cabling System.
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING The installed Coaxial Cabling System shall fully If the certified Coaxial Cabling System or
2.4.1. Technical Standards comply with all the relevant Manufacturers amplifier system fail to support the application(s)
2.4.2. Installation Standards design guidelines, including acceptable deviations design to operate over it – whether at the time of
as specified in the latest release of the cutover to the supported application the
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS Manufacturers certification guide. Manufacturer and the vendor shall take prompt
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS corrective action.

Coaxial Cabling
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS LABELLING CABLING DOCUMENTATION PACK

2. CABLING STANDARDS The labelling of all wire/cable/equipment will be On completion of the project the vendor will
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING carried out in conformance with ANSI/TIA/EIA supply a Cabling Documentation Pack (CDP) and
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling 606-A. As a minimum each wire/cable installed will include the following:
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling will be labelled at each end.
2.1.3. Installation Standards • Test results for all cable types in an
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING Each cable terminated onto the taps and outlet electronic format and hard copy.
2.2.1. Technical Standards plates must be labelled with a unique
identification number. The numbering scheme • Updated drawings with any changes
must be agreed with the AccorHotels prior. The implemented (this must include any routes of
labels are to be professionally produced no hand any wire/cables installed). These drawings to
2.3.1. Technical Standards be supplied in electronic and hard copy
2.3.2. Installation Standards written labels will be accepted. At the faceplate
end the label can be concealed behind the format.
2.4.1. Technical Standards faceplate if requested, this may only be • Head end and riser cupboard layouts
2.4.2. Installation Standards applicable to Guest Rooms, but must be readily (indicating all hardware installed), Head end
accessible must the faceplate be removed. At the elevation drawing, wall elevation drawings
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS tap location, the label will be attached to the and all other drawings supplied including
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS cable between the point of termination on the cabling schematics must be provided in
tap and the vertical run on the equipment rack. It electronic format.
must be visible in the bundle at the point of
installation. • Floor plans indicating the location of all
Amplifiers and taps.
Any onsite witness testing must be coordinated
with AccorHotels prior to being scheduled.

Coaxial Cabling
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS GROUNDING AND BONDING Where conflicts exist between any two or more
2. CABLING STANDARDS referenced guidelines it can be resolved by using
All grounding and bonding will be in accordance the above list. The higher located on the list the
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING with the requirements of ANSIJ Std-607 and local
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling more authority it has with local codes being the
electrical codes. highest and Manufacturers guidelines being the
lowest.
INSTALLATION METHODOLOGY
2.2.1. Technical Standards All work and materials installed as part of this
2.2.2. Installation Standards undertaking will conform to the following
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING guidelines:
2.3.1. Technical Standards • Local Codes
• IEC 60728 -1, 2, 6-1, & 11
2.4.1. Technical Standards • ANSI/SCTE current standards
2.4.2. Installation Standards • ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.1, B.2, B.3 and all
published addenda
• ANSI/TIA/EIA 569-B and all published addenda
• ANSI/TIA/EIA 606A
• ANSI/TIA/EIA 607
• ANSI/TIA/EIA 758-A
• The Manufacturers installation
instructions/specifications

Cabling Standards
AUDIO VISUAL CABLING

Audio Visual Cabling
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS The design of the Audio Network Cabling Systems • ANSI/TIA/EIA-854, A Full Duplex Ethernet
2. CABLING STANDARDS must comply with relevant requirements and Specification for 1000 Mb/s (1000BASE-TX)
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING recommendations of the following Operating over Category 6 Balanced Twisted-
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Pair Cabling, 2001.
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling standards:
• Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
2.1.3. Installation Standards • ANSI X3T9.5, Requirements for UTP at 100 Seventeenth Edition
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING Mbps.
2.2.1. Technical Standards • In addition to the standards listed above, all
2.2.2. Installation Standards • TIA/EIA568-B.2-5, Commercial Building applicable local building code, safety,
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING Telecommunications Cabling Standard—Part 2: environmental and other requirements shall
2.3.1. Technical Standards Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling—Addendum 5— be met.
2.3.2. Installation Standards Corrections to TIA-568-B.2, 2003.
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING • ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B, Commercial Building
2.4.1. Technical Standards Standards for Telecommunications Pathways
2.4.2. Installation Standards and Spaces, 2003.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS AUDIO VIDEO WIRE AND CABLE

2. CABLING STANDARDS APPROVED CABLE TYPES
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling Unless otherwise called for in these standards,
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling the following cables, or their approved
2.1.3. Installation Standards equivalents, shall be used:
TYPE1
2.2.2. Installation Standards MIC/LINE FOR FIXED INSTALLATION
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING CONNECTION
2.3.1. Technical Standards Miniature PVC AWG 22 Stranded Copper
• Miniature PVC insulated, AWG 22 stranded
copper wire twisted pair with 100% foil shield
and Drain wire, in PVC jacket, 3.51mm
nominal overall diameter.
TYPE 2
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO MICROPHONE, PORTABLE, HAND HELD,
HIGH FLEX
• Star-quad type high flexibility, 4 x AWG 24
stranded copper conductors for equivalent
AWG 21 conductor area, braided shield
minimum 95% coverage, matte finish PVC
outside jacket, 6mm nominal overall Audio Microphone, Portable, Hand Held, High Flex
diameter.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS AUDIO VIDEO WIRE AND CABLE TYPE 3C
2. CABLING STANDARDS APPROVED CABLE TYPES (CONT.) AUDIO LOUDSPEAKER CABLE 8Ω
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling TYPE 3A • PVC insulated AWG 14 high strand count
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling copper twisted pair, individually PVC
AUDIO LOUDSPEAKER CABLE 8Ω insulated with Black & White jackets, in an
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING • PVC insulated AWG 18 high strand count overall PVC insulated Jacket, 6.6mm nominal
2.2.1. Technical Standards copper twisted pair, individually PVC overall diameter.
2.2.2. Installation Standards insulated with Black & White jackets, in an TYPE 3D
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING overall PVC insulated Jacket, 4.67mm nominal
2.3.1. Technical Standards overall diameter. AUDIO LOUDSPEAKER CABLE 8Ω
TYPE 3B • PVC insulated AWG 10 high strand count
copper twisted pair, individually PVC
2.4.1. Technical Standards AUDIO LOUDSPEAKER CABLE 8Ω insulated with Black & White jackets, in an
• PVC insulated AWG 16 high strand count overall PVC insulated Jacket, 9.04mm nominal
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS copper twisted pair, individually PVC overall diameter.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS insulated with Black & White jackets, in an
overall PVC insulated Jacket, 5.28mm nominal
overall diameter.
Audio Loudspeaker Cable

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS AUDIO VIDEO WIRE AND CABLE 100m) with braided shield for minimum 95%
2. CABLING STANDARDS coverage and foil shielding for minimum 100%
APPROVED CABLE TYPES (CONT.) coverage, in an overall PVC insulated jacket,
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling TYPE 4A 6mm nominal overall diameter.
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling TYPE 4C
VIDEO ANALOG BASEBAND
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING • Low loss 75 Ohm Coaxial Video cable, RG-59U, HDMI CABLE
2.2.1. Technical Standards equal to or better in High Frequency • BJC Belden Series -1 23.5 AWG HDMI cable
2.2.2. Installation Standards attenuation performance at 100 MHZ (-9dB,
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING 100m) with double braided shield for • Signal conductors: 23.5 AWG, solid bare
2.3.1. Technical Standards minimum 98% coverage, in an overall PVC copper
2.3.2. Installation Standards insulated jacket, 8mm nominal overall • Overall diameter: 11mm (approx. 7/16 inch)
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING diameter. • HDMI spec version: 1.3a
TYPE 4B • Attenuation (typical), per 100 feet:
VIDEO SERIAL DIGITAL o @ 825 MHz: 20.5 dB
o @ 2.475 GHz: 38 dB
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS • Low loss 75 Ohm Coaxial Video cable, RG-59U,
equal to or better in High Frequency o @4.175 GHz: 53 dB
attenuation performance at 100 MHZ (-7.6dB, • Intra pair skew, per 100 feet: less than 140 ps
Video Analog Baseband Video Serial Digital HDMI Cable

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS AUDIO VIDEO WIRE AND CABLE TYPE 7
2. CABLING STANDARDS APPROVED CABLE TYPES (CONT.) CONTROL SYSTEMS
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling TYPE 5 • One twisted pair Stranded AWG 22 copper
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling wire with shield; one AWG 18 TC unshielded
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS INTERCONNECTION power pair in an overall PVC jacket, 6.35mm
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING • Two twisted pair Stranded AWG 22 copper nominal overall diameter.
2.2.1. Technical Standards wire, individually jacketed, overall PVC
2.2.2. Installation Standards jacket, and 6.20mm nominal overall
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING diameter.
TYPE 6
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS INTERCONNECTION
• Two twisted pair Stranded AWG 22 copper
wire, individually jacketed with individual
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS shielding of pairs, overall PVC jacket, 4.39mm
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS nominal overall diameter.
Remote Control Systems Interconnection Remote Control Systems Interconnection Remote Control Systems Interconnection

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS AUDIO VIDEO WIRE AND CABLE TYPE 9
2. CABLING STANDARDS APPROVED CABLE TYPES (CONT.) RF BROADBAND RG-11
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling TYPE 8 • 75 Ohm Broadband Coaxial Video cable, RG-
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling 11, with braided shield for minimum 77%
RF BROADBAND RG-6 coverage and triple foil shielding for minimum
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING • 75 Ohm Broadband Coaxial Video cable, RG-6, 100% coverage.
2.2.1. Technical Standards with braided shield for minimum 60% coverage • Acceptable for horizontal cable runs of less
2.2.2. Installation Standards and triple foil shielding for minimum 100% than 80m.
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING coverage. • Sweep Tested: 5 MHz - 1 GHz, Structural
2.3.1. Technical Standards • Acceptable for horizontal cable runs of less Return Loss 20 db minimum.
2.3.2. Installation Standards than 50m. • High Frequency attenuation performance
• Sweep Tested: 5 MHz - 1 GHz, Structural equal to or better than at 1000 MHZ (-13.9dB,
Return Loss 20 db minimum. 100m)
• High Frequency Attenuation performance • Overall PVC insulated jacket, 10.16mm
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS equal to or better than at 1000 MHZ (-21.5dB, overall diameter.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS 100m)
• Overall PVC insulated jacket, 6.99mm overall
diameter.
RF Broadband Coaxial Video Cable

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS AUDIO VIDEO WIRE AND CABLE Video cable, each with double braided shield
2. CABLING STANDARDS and external high flexibility PVC Jackets in
APPROVED CABLE TYPES (CONT.) Red, Blue, Green and Yellow jacket colours
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling TYPE 10 • High frequency attenuation at 100 MHZ not
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling less than Belden 8281
TWO AUDIO ONE VIDEO
2.1.3. Installation Standards • Overall PVC jacket, 17mm in overall diameter
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING • Combined low-loss 75 Ohm Video coaxial
2.2.1. Technical Standards cable, with double braided shield for TYPE 12
2.2.2. Installation Standards minimum 98% coverage 16 PAIR AUDIO SNAKE CABLE FOR PORTABLE
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING • High frequency attenuation at 100 MHZ not APPLICATIONS
2.3.1. Technical Standards less than Belden 8281
2.3.2. Installation Standards • AWG 25 effective cross sectional area per
• 2 No. individually jacketed AWG 22 copper conductor
stranded twisted pairs with 100% coverage foil
shield and drain wire • 16 pair star-quad twisted groups, each group
2.4.2. Installation Standards shielded with a braided shield
• Overall PVC jacket
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS • Encased in a colour-coded PVC jacket, and an
TYPE 11 overall high flex jacket, 47mm in overall
diameter
RGBS DATA PROJECTION CABLE
• Five (5) element low-loss 75 Ohm Coaxial
Two Audio One Video Cable RGBS Data Projection Cable Audio Snake Cable For Portable Applications

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS TECHNICAL - EXPECTED AUDIO PERFORMANCE An audio tone of +4dBu must produce a 0 VU
2. CABLING STANDARDS reading on all properly calibrated balanced signal
The sound pressure level spectrum, from the meters specified in this system. Equipment with
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING program speaker system, in each octave band
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling unbalanced inputs used in this system will display
shall be ±3 dB from 100 to 15 kHz with no greater 0 VU with an input of approximately -7dBu.
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling than 2% acoustical total harmonic distortions at
2.1.3. Installation Standards sound levels of 90 dB at four feet above finish Set standard audio line level for interface
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING floor. between equipment in this system and to
2.2.1. Technical Standards external systems to +4dBu.
2.2.2. Installation Standards The sound pressure level spectrum, from the
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING speech reinforcement system, in each octave Ensure that load input impedance is either higher
2.3.1. Technical Standards band shall be ±3 dB from 100 to 10 kHz with no than or matches source equipment output
2.3.2. Installation Standards greater than 2% acoustical total harmonic impedance. Do not connect load to source
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING distortions at sound levels of 85 dBC at four feet equipment where input impedance of the former
above finish floor. is lower than the output impedance of the latter.
Report such instances.
Signal-to-Noise Radio including cross talk: -52 dB
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS or better.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS The standard audio signal level for this facility is
+4dBu 0dBu = 20 logv 0.7746

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS AV INSTALLATION loudspeakers connected and the amplifiers
2. CABLING STANDARDS disconnected. Report the absolute value at 1 kHz
INSTALLATION for each loudspeaker zone.
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling Contractor shall install all equipment items in Measure 8 ohm loudspeaker line impedance of
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling accordance with contract drawings, the equipment rack with the line connected at all
2.1.3. Installation Standards Manufacturer’s instructions and approved loudspeakers and the amplifiers disconnected.
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING submittal data. Report the DC line resistance for each
2.2.1. Technical Standards loudspeaker.
System installation and construction methods
shall conform to the requirements of the System Frequency Response: Measure the sound
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING applicable International Standards.
2.3.1. Technical Standards pressure level using a calibrated type 1 precision
2.3.2. Installation Standards Contractor shall install all equipment items in sound level meter as defined by ANSI S1.4.
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions, Measure using the slow time constant. Report the
2.4.1. Technical Standards and adjustments required to deliver a complete "raw house curve" with the equaliser controls set
2.4.2. Installation Standards and operable system. to "0". Adjust all gain controls and equalisers to
provide the 1/3 octave band sound levels
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS Earthing and Bonding shall be installed as specified.
necessary to preclude earth loops, noise, and
surges from adversely affecting system,
operation.
TEST PROCEDURES & TEST REPORTS

AUDIO TEST PROCEDURES
Measure 70-volt loudspeaker/auto-transformer
line impedance at the equipment rack with all

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS IDENTIFICATION AND LABELLING “tail” that self laminates the printed area when
2. CABLING STANDARDS wrapped around the cable. If cable jacket is
All labelling shall meet the legibility, white, provide cable label with printing area that
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING defacement, exposure and adhesion requirements
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling is any other colour than white, preferably orange
of UL 969. or yellow so that the labels are easily
2.1.3. Installation Standards It must be preprinted using a mechanical means distinguishable.
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING of printing (e.g. laser printer), no hand written Where insert type labels are used provide clear
2.2.1. Technical Standards labels are accepted. plastic cover over label.
Where used for cable marking, provide vinyl
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING substrate with a white printing area and a clear
Identification and Labelling

Cabling Standards
ACCESS CONTROL CABLING

Access Control Cabling
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS Cables Technical • Plenum-Type, RS-232 Cable: Paired, 2 pairs,
2. CABLING STANDARDS No. 22 AWG, stranded (7x30) tinned copper
All cables must conform to local building conductors, plastic insulation, and individual
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING regulations and comply to the following
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling aluminum foil-polyester tape shielded pairs
standards: with 100 percent shield coverage; plastic
• Comply with IEC 60332-1 fire resistance jacket. Pairs are cabled on common axis with
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING • Comply with IEC 60754-1 Halogen free No. 24 AWG, stranded (7x32) tinned copper
drain wire.
2.2.1. Technical Standards • Comply with IEC 60754-2 no acid matters
2.2.2. Installation Standards RS-485 communications require 2 twisted pairs,
• Comply with IEC 61034-2 no dense smoke
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING with a distance limitation of 1220 m.
2.3.1. Technical Standards RS-232 communications require 2 pairs, with a
2.3.2. Installation Standards distance limitation of 15m. • PVC-Jacketed, RS-485 Cable: Paired, 2 pairs,
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING twisted, No. 22 AWG, stranded (7x30) tinned
• PVC-Jacketed, RS-232 Cable: Paired, 2 pairs, copper conductors, PVC insulation,
No. 22 AWG, stranded (7x30) tinned copper unshielded, PVC jacket, and NFPA 70,
conductors, polypropylene insulation, and Type CMG.
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS individual aluminum foil-polyester tape
shielded pairs with 100 percent shield • Plenum-Type, RS-485 Cable: Paired, 2 pairs,
coverage; PVC jacket. Pairs are cabled on No. 22 AWG, stranded (7x30) tinned copper
common axis with No. 24 AWG, stranded conductors, fluorinated-ethylene-propylene
(7x32) tinned copper drain wire. insulation, unshielded, and fluorinated-
ethylene-propylene jacket.
RS232 Cable RS485 Cable

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS All cables must conform to local building Paired PVC Readers and Wiegand Keypads Cable:
2. CABLING STANDARDS regulations and comply to the following Paired, 3 pairs, twisted, No. 20 AWG, stranded
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING standards: (7x28) tinned copper conductors, polyethylene
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling • Comply with IEC 60332-1 fire resistance (polyolefin) insulation, individual aluminum foil-
polyester tape shielded pairs each with
• Comply with IEC 60754-1 Halogen free No. 22 AWG, stranded (19x34) tinned copper
• Comply with IEC 60754-2 no acid matters drain wire, 100 percent shield coverage, and PVC
2.2.1. Technical Standards • Comply with IEC 61034-2 no dense smoke jacket.
2.2.2. Installation Standards Plenum-Type, Paired, Readers and Wiegand
Multi-conductor, PVC Readers and Wiegand
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING Keypads Cables: No. 22 AWG, paired and twisted Keypads Cable: Paired, 3 pairs, No. 22 AWG,
2.3.1. Technical Standards multiple conductors, stranded (7x30) tinned stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors, plastic
2.3.2. Installation Standards copper conductors, semirigid PVC insulation, insulation, individual aluminum foil-
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING overall aluminum foil-polyester tape shield with polypropylene tape shielded pairs each with
2.4.1. Technical Standards 100 percent shield coverage, plus tinned copper No. 22 AWG, stranded tinned copper drain wire,
2.4.2. Installation Standards braid shield with 65 percent shield coverage, and 100 percent shield coverage and fluorinated-
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS PVC jacket. ethylene-propylene jacket.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS • For TIA/EIA-RS-232 applications.

Paired, PVC Readers and Wiegand Keypads
Cables: Paired, 3 pairs, twisted, No. 22 AWG,
stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors,
polypropylene insulation, individual aluminum
foil-polyester tape shielded pairs each with
No. 22 AWG, stranded tinned copper drain wire,
100 percent shield coverage, and PVC jacket.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS All cables must conform to local building Paired Lock Cable: 1 pair, twisted, No. 16 AWG,
2. CABLING STANDARDS regulations and comply to the following stranded (19x29) tinned copper conductors, PVC
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING standards: insulation, unshielded, and PVC jacket.
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling • Comply with IEC 60332-1 fire resistance Plenum-Type, Paired Lock Cable: 1 pair, twisted,
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling • Comply with IEC 60754-1 Halogen free No. 16 AWG, stranded (19x29) tinned copper
2.1.3. Installation Standards conductors, PVC insulation, unshielded, and PVC
• Comply with IEC 60754-2 no acid matters
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING jacket.
2.2.1. Technical Standards • Comply with IEC 61034-2 no dense smoke
2.2.2. Installation Standards Paired Lock Cable: 1 pair, twisted, No. 18 AWG,
Plenum-Type, Multi conductor, Readers and stranded (19x30) tinned copper conductors, PVC
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING Wiegand Keypads Cable: 6 conductors,
2.3.1. Technical Standards insulation, unshielded, and PVC jacket.
No. 20 AWG, stranded (7x28) tinned copper
2.3.2. Installation Standards conductors, fluorinated-ethylene-propylene • Flame Resistance: UL 1581 Vertical Tray.
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING insulation, overall aluminum foil-polyester tape
2.4.1. Technical Standards shield with 100 percent shield coverage plus Plenum-Type, Paired Lock Cable: 1 pair, twisted,
2.4.2. Installation Standards tinned copper braid shield with 85 percent shield No. 18 AWG, stranded (19x30) tinned copper
coverage, and fluorinated-ethylene-propylene conductors, fluorinated-ethylene-propylene
jacket. insulation, unshielded, and plastic jacket.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS All cables must conform to local building Paired AC Transformer Cable: 1 pair, twisted,
2. CABLING STANDARDS regulations and comply to the following No. 18 AWG, stranded (7x26) tinned copper
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING standards: conductors, PVC insulation, unshielded and PVC
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling • Comply with IEC 60332-1 fire resistance jacket.
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling • Comply with IEC 60754-1 Halogen free Plenum-Type, Paired AC Transformer Cable: 1
2.1.3. Installation Standards pair, twisted, No. 18 AWG, stranded (19x30)
• Comply with IEC 60754-2 no acid matters
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING tinned copper conductors, fluorinated-ethylene-
2.2.1. Technical Standards • Comply with IEC 61034-2 no dense smoke propylene insulation, unshielded and plastic
2.2.2. Installation Standards jacket.
Paired Input Cable: 1 pair, twisted, No. 22 AWG,
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors,
2.3.1. Technical Standards polypropylene insulation, overall aluminum foil-
2.3.2. Installation Standards polyester tape shield with No. 22 AWG, stranded
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING (7x30) tinned copper drain wire, 100 percent
2.4.1. Technical Standards shield coverage, and PVC jacket.
• Flame Resistance: UL 1666 Riser Flame Test.

Plenum-Type, Paired Input Cable: 1 pair, twisted,
No. 22 AWG, stranded (7x30) tinned copper
conductors, fluorinated-ethylene-propylene
insulation, aluminum foil-polyester tape shield
(foil side out), with No. 22 AWG drain wire, 100
percent shield coverage and plastic jacket.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS Elevator Travel Cable: Steel center core, with • Jute Filler: Electrical grade, dry.
2. CABLING STANDARDS shielded, twisted pairs No. 20 AWG conductor
size. • Binder: Helically wound synthetic Fibre.
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling • Steel Center Core Support: Preformed, • Braid: Rayon or cotton braid applied with 95
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling flexible, low-torsion, zinc-coated, steel wire percent coverage.
2.1.3. Installation Standards rope; insulated with 60 deg C flame-resistant • Jacket: 60 deg C PVC specifically compounded
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING PVC and covered with a nylon or cotton braid. for flexibility and abrasion resistance. UL VW-
• Shielded Pairs: Insulated copper conductors; 1 and CSA FT1 flame rated.
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING color-coded, insulated with 60 deg C flame- LAN Cabling: Comply – “IT Communications
2.3.1. Technical Standards resistant PVC; each pair shielded with bare Cabling”
2.3.2. Installation Standards copper braid for 85 percent coverage.
• NFPA 262.
Elevator Travel Cable

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS INSTALLATION Examine pathway elements intended for cables.
2. CABLING STANDARDS Check raceways, cable trays, and other elements
All cables must be approved by the system for compliance with space allocations,
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING Manufacturer before ordering.
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling installation tolerances, hazards to cable
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling Cables, regardless of length, shall be marked installation, and other conditions affecting
2.1.3. Installation Standards with permanent wrap-around number or letter installation.
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING cable markers at both ends. There shall be no Examine roughing-in for LAN and control cable
2.2.1. Technical Standards unmarked cables at any place in the system. conduit systems to PCs, Controllers, card readers,
2.2.2. Installation Standards and other cable-connected devices to verify
Ensure that all connecting cable, including door
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING controller to door controller network cable, actual locations of conduit and back boxes before
2.3.1. Technical Standards utilises the recommended multi-stranded device installation.
2.3.2. Installation Standards screened or unscreened cable.
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING Proceed with installation only after
2.4.1. Technical Standards Ensure that all cables are labelled in accordance unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
2.4.2. Installation Standards with the standards previously stated and a Comply with NECA 1, "Good Workmanship in
sample of the proposed labelling method for Electrical Contracting.“
approval prior to installation.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS Install cables and wiring according to
Ensure that cables are cut to the length dictated requirements in Division 27 Section 27 10 00 -“IT
by the run. Cable joints are not allowed Communications Cabling”.
anywhere within the installation.
Ensure no splices are permitted in any pull boxes.
Ensure that no cable is installed with a bend
radius less than that recommended by the cable
Manufacturer.

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS INSTALLATION (CONT.) considered to be accessible. Junction boxes and
2. CABLING STANDARDS small device enclosures below ceiling level and
Wiring Method: Install wiring in raceway and easily accessible to employees or the public shall
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING cable tray except within consoles, cabinets,
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling be covered with a suitable cover plate and
desks, and counters and except in accessible secured with tamperproof screws.
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling ceiling spaces and in gypsum board partitions
2.1.3. Installation Standards where unenclosed wiring method may be used. Install end-of-line resistors at the field device
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING Use NRTL-listed plenum cable in environmental location and not at the Controller or panel
2.2.1. Technical Standards air spaces, including plenum ceilings. Conceal location.
2.2.2. Installation Standards raceway and cables except in unfinished spaces.
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING Comply with EIA/TIA-569, "Commercial Building
2.3.1. Technical Standards Install LAN cables using techniques, practices, Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and
2.3.2. Installation Standards and methods that are consistent with Category 6 Spaces.“
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING rating of components and that ensure Category 6
performance of completed and linked signal Cable application requirements are minimum
2.4.1. Technical Standards requirements and shall be exceeded if
paths, end to end.
recommended or required by Manufacturer of
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS Install cables without damaging conductors, system hardware.
shield, or jacket.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS RS-232 Cabling: Install at a maximum distance of
Boxes and enclosures containing Security System 15 m.
components or cabling, and which are easily
accessible to employees or to the public, shall be RS-485 Cabling: Install at a maximum distance of
provided with a lock. Boxes above ceiling level in 1220 m.
occupied areas of the building shall not be

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS INSTALLATION (CONT.) Using cable and asset management software
specified in Part 2, develop Cable Administration
2. CABLING STANDARDS CARD READERS AND KEYPADS Drawings for system identification, testing, and
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING management. Use unique, alphanumeric
• Install number of conductor pairs
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling designation for each cable, and label cable and
recommended by Manufacturer for the
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling functions specified. jacks, connectors, and terminals to which it
2.1.3. Installation Standards connects with same designation. Use logical and
• Unless Manufacturer recommends larger
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING systematic designations for facility's architectural
conductors, install No. 22 AWG wire if
2.2.1. Technical Standards arrangement.
maximum distance from Controller to the
2.2.2. Installation Standards reader is 75 m, and install No. 20 AWG wire if Label each terminal strip and screw terminal in
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING maximum distance is 150 m. each cabinet, rack, or panel.
2.3.1. Technical Standards • For greater distances, install "extender" or
"repeater" modules recommended by • All wiring conductors connected to terminal
Manufacturer of the Controller. strips shall be individually numbered, and
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING each cable or wiring group being extended
2.4.1. Technical Standards • Install minimum No. 18 AWG shielded cable to from a panel or cabinet to a building-mounted
2.4.2. Installation Standards readers and keypads that draw 50 mA or device shall be identified with the name and
more. number of the particular device as shown.
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS • Install minimum No. 16 AWG cable from
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS Controller to electrically powered locks. Do • Each wire connected to building-mounted
not exceed 150 m. devices is not required to be numbered at the
• Install minimum No. 18 AWG ac power wire device if the color of the wire is consistent
from transformer to Controller, with a with the associated wire connected and
maximum distance of 8 m. numbered within the panel or cabinet.
At completion, cable and asset management
IDENTIFICATION software shall reflect as-built conditions.
In addition to requirements in this Article, comply
with TIA/EIA-606 A.

1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS TESTING • Operational Test: After installation of cables
2. CABLING STANDARDS and connectors, demonstrate product
Perform the following field tests and inspections capability and compliance with requirements.
2.1. STRUCTURED CABLING AND FIBRE OPTIC CABLING and prepare test reports:
2.1.1. Technical Standards - Structured Cabling Test each signal path for end-to-end
2.1.2. Technical Standards - Fibre Optic Cabling • LAN Cable Procedures: Inspect for physical performance from each end of all pairs
2.1.3. Installation Standards damage and test each conductor signal path installed. Remove temporary connections
2.2. COAXIAL CABLING for continuity and shorts. Use Class 2, when tests have been satisfactorily
2.2.1. Technical Standards bidirectional, Category 5 tester. Test for completed.
2.2.2. Installation Standards faulty connectors, splices, and terminations. Remove and replace malfunctioning devices and
2.3. AUDIO VISUAL CABLING Test according to TIA/EIA-568-1, "Commercial circuits and retest as specified above.
2.3.1. Technical Standards Building Telecommunications Cabling
2.3.2. Installation Standards Standards - Part 1 General Requirements."
2.4. ACCESS CONTROL CABLING Link performance for UTP cables must comply
with minimum criteria in TIA/EIA-568-B.
2.4.2. Installation Standards • Test each circuit and component of each
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS system. Tests shall include, but are not
limited to, measurements of power supply
output under maximum load, signal loop
resistance, and leakage to ground where
applicable. System components with battery
backup shall be operated on battery power
for a period of not less than 10 percent of the
calculated battery operating time. Provide
special equipment and software if testing
requires special or dedicated equipment.

3
Outlets / Terminations

GENERAL STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS All outlet termination equipment must be of the LABEL PATCH PANELS
2. CABLING STANDARDS same category as (or higher than) the cabling and
distribution (i.e. Cat 6) to ensure that The patch panels are to be labelled numerically
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS transmission standards are maintained. For and continuously per each sub-distributor
3.1. General Standards example, it is acceptable to use Cat 6A (1,2,…..6).
3.2. Admin Area Requirements termination equipment with Cat 6 cable; it is not YY = Patch panel number within Cabinet
3.3. Guest Room Requirements acceptable to use Cat 5e termination equipment
3.4. Meeting Room Requirements with Cat 6 cable. The labelling of inserts per patch panel is the
3.5. Public Area Requirements factory pre-printed numbering (1-48).
All outlet termination equipment must be from
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS ZZ = Patch Panel Port Number 1 – 48
the same Manufacturer as the cabling and
distribution so that the cabling infrastructure can
be certified with Manufacturer’s 25 year LABELLING DATA SOCKETS
warranty. All outlet termination equipment must
The data socket label will therefore consist of the
be positioned within the distance limitation of
following:
the cabling category scheme (e.g. CAT 6 – 90m).
XX.YY.ZZ
LABELLING
Examples
Each distribution rack will have its own two or
01.04.22 is port 22 on panel 04 in cabinet 01
three digit identification dependent upon the
floor on which the rack is installed. 05.15.37 is port 37 on panel 15 in cabinet 05
XX = IT Cabinet ID

ADMIN AREA REQUIREMENTS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS Below is a table showing the recommended number of outlets for each admin position type
2. CABLING STANDARDS Data Voice Power
Hotel Functional Area Typical Equipment
Outlets Outlets Outlets
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS Reception Desk 4 2 6 PC, Printer, Key Encoder, Credit Card, Passport Scanner¹, Telephone, PDQ²
3.1. General Standards Reservations 2 1 4 PC, Telephone
3.2. Admin Area Requirements Back Office 2 1 4 PC, Telephone
General Manager 2 1 4 PC, Telephone
3.3. Guest Room Requirements PA to General Manager 2 1 4 PC, Telephone
3.4. Meeting Room Requirements Retail Outlet 1 1 2 POS, Telephone
Business Corner 2 0 2 BYOD
3.5. Public Area Requirements
Staff Restaurant 1 1 2 Telephone, PC for Staff Internet Access³
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS Finance 2 1 4 PC, Telephone
Maintenance 2 1 4 PC, Telephone
Warehouse (Goods In) 2 1 4 PC, Telephone
Bar 1 1 2 POS, Telephone
Restaurant (Maitre D) 1 1 2 POS, Telephone
Restaurant (Waiter) 1 0 2 POS
Head Chef 2 1 4 PC, Telephone
Events Co-ordinator 2 1 4 PC, Telephone
Printer⁴ 1 1 2 Printer
¹ Passport Scanner may be required in certain countries

² PDQ (Fixed line credit card terminal) may be required for backup of main credit card system
³ Hotel may provide PC for staff Internet access during breaks
⁴ Printers are generally located in a shared area but provision is made for printers on individual desks if required. Multi Function
devices may require voice connection for fax.
For all other office locations apply the back- Ensure that sufficient access holes (minimum
office recommendations. 80mm) and routes are designed into the
reception desk to allow cabling from the outlets
Other property-specific locations (Security, to the PC, Printer, Telephone, Key Encoder etc.
CCTV, BMS etc.)to be equipped with data and as well as from the PC to the desk surface
power outlets as required by the network design (keyboard, mouse, monitor).
team.

GUEST ROOM REQUIREMENTS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS Below is a table of the outlets and associated equipment required in the guest room, per brand:
3.1. General Standards CABLING
REQUIREMENTS BEDSIDE DESK INTERNET MINIBAR TOTAL NUMBER
3.2. Admin Area Requirements TELEPHONE DESK TELEPHONE ETHERNET IPTV ETHERNET ETHERNET OF TOTAL NUMBER
3.3. Guest Room Requirements SOCKET SOCKET SOCKET SOCKET SOCKET TV COAX SOCKET CAT 6 OF COAX
3.4. Meeting Room Requirements

BEDROOM
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS NO NO NO MANDATORY NO MANDATORY 1 1
NO NO NO MANDATORY NO MANDATORY 1 1
MANDATORY NO NO MANDATORY NO MANDATORY 2 1
• FOR SUITE ROOMS : EACH MODULE = STANDARD ROOM

• LOUNGES & MEETING ROOMS : DEPENDING ON SIZE – SEE SEPARATE SCHEME
• BATHROOM TELEPHONE: ONLY IF REQUIRED UNDER LOCAL REGULATION
* Sockets may be a mix of 1x single RJ45 ( bedside) and 1x double RJ45 ( others)
• Coaxial cabling must only be installed in • Outlets must be concealed behind equipment
existing hotels that already have a coaxial or furniture where possible or the faceplates
system. New build hotels should only require must match the room décor.
coaxial TV systems in countries that do not
have IPTV suppliers and maintainers.


BEDROOM

2
NO MANDATORY OPTIONAL MANDATORY NO MANDATORY 1
(+ 1 Optional)
NO for
Novation
Rooms
NO MANDATORY Mandatory for MANDATORY NO MANDATORY (2) 3 1
Next & N
Rooms &
Suites


BEDROOM
MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY 5 1


MEETING ROOM REQUIREMENTS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS Below is a schematic of the outlet positions in a typical meeting room:
3.1. General Standards
3.2. Admin Area Requirements
3.3. Guest Room Requirements

MEETING ROOM REQUIREMENTS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS If floor boxes are deployed, ensure that patch
2. CABLING STANDARDS cables and power leads can be fitted and used
with the lid closed.
3.1. General Standards Each meeting room is equipped in accordance
3.2. Admin Area Requirements with the size and purpose of the space.
• Provision must be made for at least 3 wired
connections per room.
• On average per 6 m² of room size, 1 x data
outlet and 1 x 230V power socket must be
provided.
• For certain Meeting Rooms with special
functions, e.g. board rooms, 1 x data outlet
per available seat may be required. To be
defined on a per-project basis.

PUBLIC AREA REQUIREMENTS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS Where possible outlets in Public Areas must be
2. CABLING STANDARDS concealed behind the equipment they are
servicing (e.g. Digital Signage displays, TVs,
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS house phones). Alternatively, the faceplates must
3.1. General Standards match the décor of the area. For detailed
3.2. Admin Area Requirements specifications please refer to the brand specific
3.3. Guest Room Requirements standards.
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
The installation must follow the interior design
requirements with regard to Wireless Internet
access (WiFi). Please refer to Networking
Standards for more detail on WiFi Infrastructure.

PUBLIC AREA REQUIREMENTS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS PUBLIC AREA WEBCORNER WEBCORNER GIANT LOBBY DIGITAL SIGNAGE
DIGITAL SIGNAGE DIGITAL SIGNAGE DIGITAL
MEETING ROOM RECEPTION DIRECTIONAL
CABLING TERMINAL PRINTER SCREEN TOTEM
2. CABLING STANDARDS ENTRANCE SCREENS SIGNAGE
3.1. General Standards
3.2. Admin Area Requirements CABLING TYPE CAT 6 ETHERNET CAT 6 ETHERNET CAT 6 ETHERNET CAT 6 ETHERNET CAT 6 ETHERNET CAT 6 ETHERNET CAT 6 ETHERNET
3.4. Meeting Room Requirements NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

1 Each Mandatory 1 Each Mandatory NA NA NA NA NA NA 1 Each Mandatory NA NA
1 Each Mandatory 1 Each Mandatory NA NA 1 Each Optional 1 Each Optional 1 Each Mandatory 1 Each Optional
1 Each Mandatory 1 Each Mandatory 1 Optional 1 Each Mandatory 1 Each Mandatory 1 Each Mandatory 1 Each Mandatory
1 Each Mandatory 1 Each Mandatory NA NA 1 Each Mandatory 1 Each Mandatory 1 Each Mandatory 1 Each Mandatory
The number of WebCorner Terminals to be installed = 1 per 100 guest rooms

4
Back Office Layout and Specifications

MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM AND TELECOM ROOMS

4.1. MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM AND TELECOM ROOMS
4.1.1 Construction – Location And Space
4.1.2. Construction – Internal
4.1.3. Power And Lighting
4.1.4. Ventilation And Cooling
4.1.5. Security
4.1.6. Typical Room Layouts
4.2. Rack Specifications
4.2.1. Construction
4.2.2. Installation
4.2.3. Typical Rack Layouts

Main Equipment Room And Telecom Rooms
CONSTRUCTION – LOCATION AND SPACE
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM (MER) LOCATION • For most hotels a single suite of 1-4 racks
2. CABLING STANDARDS must be sufficient. Large midscale and luxury
THE MER MUST hotels may require more and perhaps even a
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS second suite of racks.
• Be close to the centre point of the building if
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS possible. This will reduce the maximum • Rack dimensions must be industry standard
4.1. MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM AND TELECOM ROOMS cabling distance through the building. 800mm width x 1000mm depth (height 42U).
4.1.1 Construction – Location And Space • Be located in the basement, adequate • Front and rear clearance for the racks must
4.1.2. Construction – Internal precautions must be taken to reduce the risk be minimum 1000mm.
4.1.3. Power And Lighting of flooding.
4.1.4. Ventilation And Cooling • One end of the rack suite can be adjacent to
• Not be equipped with any skylights. Window a wall but one end must have a clearance of
4.1.5. Security
glass must be opaque to prevent excessive at least 1000mm.
sunlight impact and ensure privacy. • The ceiling height must be a minimum of
4.2.1. Construction • Be easily accessible from the building 2.6m.
4.2.2. Installation Entrance Facility so that incoming services
can be routed between the two points. Based on the above the minimum MER sizes are as
follows:
• Be close to the main service riser up the
building to reduce cabling distances. • 1 Rack – 1.8m x 3.0m
• 2 Racks – 2.6m x 3.0m
SPACE REQUIREMENTS • 3 Racks – 3.4m x 3.0m
Where possible, the MER must be a rectangular • 4 Racks – 4.2m x 3.0m
shape to ensure minimum rack clearances are
easily maintained.
The size of the room will depend solely on the
number of racks required:

CONSTRUCTION – LOCATION AND SPACE
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS TELECOM ROOM (TR) Based on the above the minimum TR sizes are as
2. CABLING STANDARDS follows:
The Telecom Rooms (TR) will house all Horizontal
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS Category 6 cabling along with the Fibre Optic • 1 Rack – 1.6m x 2.4m
Backbone Cabling and the active Network • 2 Racks – 2.4m x 2.4m
equipment. All of the Telecom Rooms should be
designed to meet the following requirements. The TR's cannot contain Electrical Transformers,
4.1.1 Construction – Location And Space Breaker Panels, Dimming Panels or other non-
4.1.2. Construction – Internal SPACE REQUIREMENTS Structured Cabling/Network equipment that
4.1.3. Power And Lighting would require access by non-Hotel IT personnel.
The size of the room will depend on the number
of racks required:
4.1.5. Security
4.1.6. Typical Room Layouts • For most hotels a single rack per Telecom
4.2. Rack Specifications Room will be sufficient. Large midscale and
4.2.1. Construction luxury hotels may require more.
4.2.2. Installation
• Rack dimensions must be industry standard
4.2.3. Typical Rack Layouts half height 800mm width x 800mm depth
(height 27U) or full height 800mm width x
800mm depth (height 42U).
• Front and rear clearance for the racks must
be minimum 800mm.
• One side of the rack can be adjacent to a wall
but one side must have a clearance of at least
800mm.
• The ceiling height must be a minimum of
2.6m.

CONSTRUCTION – INTERNAL
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM (MER) & TELECOM RESTRICTIONS
2. CABLING STANDARDS ROOMS (TR)
The MER and TR MUST NOT :
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS THE MER MUST
• Be used for any other purpose than the
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS • Have a raised modular floor (preferred) or operation of hotel IT equipment.
4.1. MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM AND TELECOM ROOMS suitable ceiling tray routes to carry all the • Be used for storage of any kind and
4.1.1 Construction – Location And Space services into and out of the room. particularly not paper.
4.1.2. Construction – Internal • Have a floor (regardless of whether it is a
• Have any water pipes running through it or
raised modular floor or simple screed) which sprinkler heads within its boundary.
4.1.4. Ventilation And Cooling must be covered in an anti-static material.
4.1.5. Security • Contain any MEP plant and this must have its
• Only be entered for the purpose of installing own dedicated location.
or maintaining IT equipment or room controls.
Access keys or cards MUST be issue
4.2.1. Construction
controlled.
4.2.2. Installation
4.2.3. Typical Rack Layouts Preferably, the main service riser must be within
the room or close by and easily accessible.
THE TR MUST
• Have a floor which must be covered in an
anti-static material.
• Only be entered for the purpose of installing
or maintaining IT equipment or room controls.
Access keys or cards MUST be issue
controlled.

POWER AND LIGHTING
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM (MER) & TELECOM load of the circuits will be a minimum of 20
2. CABLING STANDARDS ROOMS (TR) Amp but will vary within each Region. The
quantity of outlets and load size will vary
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS THE MER MUST: depending on the number of racks with active
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS • Have a minimum of 2 dedicated power supply equipment installed within each TR.
4.1. MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM AND TELECOM ROOMS circuits to service each individual rack. The Either the room must have a dedicated UPS, or
4.1.1 Construction – Location And Space load of the circuits will be a minimum of 20 there must be rack mounted UPS systems in the
4.1.2. Construction – Internal Amp but will vary within each Region. The rack with active equipment. The run time of the
4.1.3. Power And Lighting quantity of outlets and load size will vary UPS will be dependant upon the emergency
4.1.4. Ventilation And Cooling depending on the number of racks with active power strategy of the Hotel.
4.1.5. Security equipment installed.
4.1.6. Typical Room Layouts Each rack that has active equipment must have 1
Either the room must have a dedicated UPS for x 6-way PDUs installed.
the whole room or there must be rack mounted
4.2.1. Construction
UPS systems in each rack with active equipment. The lighting in the MER and TR’s must have its
4.2.2. Installation
The run time of the UPS will be dependant upon own dedicated control and the lighting must be
the emergency power strategy of the Hotel. configured to light the front and back of the
Larger hotels may also have a back up generator racks (i.e. not positioned along the centre line of
deployed. the room).
Each rack that has active equipment must have 4 The lighting must be a minimum 540 Lux at floor
x 6-way PDUs installed in the centre rear of the level.
rack.
THE TR MUST:
• Have a minimum of 1 dedicated power supply
circuits to service each individual rack. The

VENTILATION AND COOLING
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM (MER) & TELECOM THE TR MUST:
2. CABLING STANDARDS ROOMS (TR)
• Have a ventilation and cooling system with its
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS THE MER MUST: own independent controls.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS • Have a ventilation and cooling system with its • Have the following environmental conditions
4.1. MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM AND TELECOM ROOMS own independent controls. monitored and maintained where applicable:
4.1.1 Construction – Location And Space • Have environmental control along with alarm o Temperature between 18 – 21 Centigrade
4.1.2. Construction – Internal notifications when the limits of the o Humidity between 30% - 55%
4.1.3. Power And Lighting environmental settings are exceeded. • Have controls configured or protected so that
• Have the following environmental conditions it is difficult to turn the system off.
4.1.5. Security
monitored and maintained where applicable:
4.2. Rack Specifications o Temperature between 18 – 21 Centigrade
4.2.1. Construction o Humidity between 30% - 55%
4.2.2. Installation
o Water sensor at floor level
• Have controls configured or protected so that
it is difficult to turn the system off.

SECURITY
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM (MER) AND TELECOM • Have a fire detection alarm and must be a
2. CABLING STANDARDS ROOMS (TR) dedicated zone on the main hotel alarm
panel.
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS THE MER AND TR MUST:
The MER MUST NOT have any kind of water-based
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS • Have a fire-rated door controlled by an fire suppression system. The minimum
4.1. MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM AND TELECOM ROOMS electronic lock linked to the hotel locking requirement is for two CO2 or chemical powder
4.1.1 Construction – Location And Space system. The lock reader must be fully auditable extinguishers – 1 outside the room and 1 inside
4.1.2. Construction – Internal in case of retrospective security investigations. the room. Other dry suppression systems can be
4.1.3. Power And Lighting • Have a CCTV camera outside the main entry considered.
4.1.4. Ventilation And Cooling door.
4.1.5. Security THE TR MUST:
• Have racks which themselves must be lockable
front, rear and sides. The keys for these must be • Be fully fire sealed including any cable routes
controlled with an operational key management out of the room.
4.2.1. Construction
process agreed at local level. • Have a fire detection alarm connected as part
4.2.2. Installation
4.2.3. Typical Rack Layouts • Have a level of rack security which is variable of the hotel fire alarm system.
with the rack containing the active and PCI- The TR MUST NOT have any kind of water-based
DSS sensitive equipment having the highest fire suppression system. The minimum
security. requirement is for 1 CO2 or chemical powder
extinguishers 1 inside the room. Other dry
FIRE PROTECTION suppression systems can be considered.
THE MER MUST:
• Be fully fire sealed including any cable routes
out of the room.

TYPICAL MER LAYOUTS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS TYPICAL MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM LAYOUT MINIMUM SIZE (1 – 2 RACKS)

4.1.5. Security
4.2.1. Construction
4.2.2. Installation

TYPICAL MER LAYOUTS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS TYPICAL MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM LAYOUT MEDIUM SIZE ( 2 - 3 RACKS)

4.1.5. Security
4.2.1. Construction
4.2.2. Installation

TYPICAL MER LAYOUTS
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS TYPICAL MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM LAYOUT LARGE SIZE (4 RACKS PLUS)

4.1.5. Security
4.2.1. Construction
4.2.2. Installation

TYPICAL TR LAYOUT
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS TYPICAL TR ROOM LAYOUT


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4.2.1. Construction
4.2.2. Installation

RACK SPECIFICATIONS

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4.2. RACK SPECIFICATIONS
4.2.1. Construction
4.2.2. Installation

Rack Specifications
CONSTRUCTION
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS STANDARD SERVER RACK Standard 19” mounting rails must be installed
2. CABLING STANDARDS with a depth of 800mm. This must give 100mm
The rack must be of standard dimensions – clearance at the front and back between the rails
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS 800mm wide, 1000mm deep and 42U high. and the cabinet doors.
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS The rack must have double-wing perforated (40%) Cable management brackets must be installed in
4.1. MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM AND TELECOM ROOMS doors front and back. These must be removable the side spaces between the 19” rails and the
4.1.1 Construction – Location And Space but must always be replaced once any works have side of the rack.
4.1.2. Construction – Internal been completed. They doors must be lockable.
4.1.3. Power And Lighting It is recommended that a top fan tray is installed
Side panels must be removable but must also be in active equipment racks for additional
secured by locks when in place. In a suite of ventilation. However, as long as the cooling in
4.1.5. Security
racks the internal side panels must be removed to the MER meets all requirements, this is not
allow cable routing between racks – only the two mandatory.
end panels must be permanently installed.
4.2.1. Construction
4.2.2. Installation

Rack Specifications
INSTALLATION
1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS PASSIVE EQUIPMENT (PATCH PANELS) Any equipment that cannot be rack mounted
2. CABLING STANDARDS must be placed on a shelf. No equipment is to
Patch panels must be installed on the 19” rails
be placed on top of rack-mounted equipment.
3. OUTLETS / TERMINATIONS in a logical order depending on the outlet
4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS labelling.
POWER
4.1. MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM AND TELECOM ROOMS There must be a cable management panel
4.1.1 Construction – Location And Space Active equipment racks must have a dedicated
installed between every 2 patch panels. If 48-
4.1.2. Construction – Internal UPS direct supply (Room UPS) or a rack-
port patch panels are deployed, cable
4.1.3. Power And Lighting mounted UPS in the rack supplied by a min
management panels must be installed between
4.1.4. Ventilation And Cooling 32A isolated supply. The rack must have 4 x 6-
each patch panel.
4.1.5. Security way PDU strips installed in the rear of the rack
4.1.6. Typical Room Layouts at mid-level. These must be IEC C13 type PDUs
ACTIVE EQUIPMENT (SERVERS, SWITCHES
4.2. RACK SPECIFICATIONS or local power sockets or a mixture of both
ETC.)
4.2.1. Construction depending on the requirements of the
4.2.2. Installation All equipment must be rack mounted and connected equipment. All racks must be
4.2.3. Typical Rack Layouts grounded.
installed on rails for maintenance access.
Server must be installed with cable
management arms and all cabling from the
rear of the server must be laid in the cable
management arm to allow the server to be
extracted from the rack without the need to
disconnect anything or risk of snagging on
other equipment in the rack.

Rack Specifications
TYPICAL RACK LAYOUTS

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4.2.1. Construction
4.2.2. Installation

Rack Specifications

4.1.5. Security
4.2.1. Construction
4.2.2. Installation

Rack Specifications

4.1.5. Security
4.2.1. Construction
4.2.2. Installation

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CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE

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Category 6 Cable Jack

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48 Way RJ45 Category 6 Patch Panel

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4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS For more information

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If angled or curved panels are to be used, they

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RJ45 Consolidation point Patch Panel

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Category 6 Booted Patch Cords

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Fibre Optic Patch Panel

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Single Mode Fibre Cable

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1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS BACKBONE CABLING - FIBRE OPTIC CABLING

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1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS SAMPLE CABLING DRAWING

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4. BACK OFFICE LAYOUTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Fire Stopping Systems

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• Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA:

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1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS FINAL VERIFICATION TESTS network.

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1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENTS LIST OF CLASSES OF ADMINISTRATION

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