Specifications

Technology Upgrade Cat-6 Cabling 28 1600-1
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SECTION 28 1600 – CAT-6 CABLING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. This section includes parts and equipment required for installation, termination, and testing
of user communications cables.
1.02 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. The horizontal cabling consists of all systems from the user faceplate, to the patch panel in
the communications room, and all connections in between.
B. Products and installation detailed in this section shall comply with all applicable
requirements.
C. ISO 11801.
D. ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568-B.1 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard
General Requirements.
E. ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568-B.2 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard
Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components.
F. ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568-A-5.
G. ANSI/TIA/EIA - 569-A Pathway and Spaces.
H. NFPA 70 – 1999.
I. ISO – 11801.
J. BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual.
K. FCC 47 CFR 68.
L. NEMA – 250.
M. NEC – Articles 770 and 800.
N. ANSI/TIA/EIA – 606.
1.03 COORDINATION
A. All cables shall be coordinated with the installation of the telecommunications raceways.
B. Coordinate all user cables with the furniture to be installed in the building. Make any
adjustments prior to cable being installed.
C. Contractor shall walk the site during construction and shall verify all raceways are being
installed as required to install the user data cables. Walk the site prior to drywall being
installed or floors being installed when Floor boxes are being installed.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Approved vendors for copper user cables are:
1. General Cable.
2. Belden.
3. Panduit
B. Approved vendors for CAT-6 termination equipment are:
1. Hubbell.
2. Panduit
3. Belden
2.02 MATERIALS
A. All UTP user/cabling installed shall be CAT-6 rated or above.
1. Category 6 cabling shall consist of 4 pairs of unshielded twisted pair, 24 AWG cables.
2. Cables shall meet all requirement of TIA/EIA 568B.2-1 and all updates.
3. All CAT-6 cables shall be installed in cable tray or supported by J-Hooks.
4. Individual pair shall be marked in the standard 4 pair color code of blue/blue-white,
orange/orange-white, green/green-white, and brown/brown-white.