Specifications

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b. Route the cable through the wall and through the mount to connect to the
camera.
J. Camera and Power Cable:
1. Cables for transmission of the image and to provide power to the camera shall be
plenum-rated.
2. Power cable (if required) shall be sized based upon the power requirements of the
camera and other components in the camera, such as PTZ motors and heater.
3. See the drawings for the contractor responsible for installing CAT-6 cabling from the
comm room to the camera.
4. The Security contractor shall install all patch cables between the termination of the
user CAT-6 cable and the camera as well as the patch cable from the patch panel to
the Ethernet switch in the comm. room.
K. All cables shall be supported in the ceiling a minimum of every 5 feet. Support can be
provided by installing cable inside cable tray or conduit, or by installing J-hooks every 5 feet.
1. J-hooks shall provide a smooth steel support for cables as they route through the
ceiling.
2. Each hook shall have a galvanized finish.
3. Steel, UL listed, ultimate static load limit 50 pounds, rated to support Category-3 and
higher cables, and optical fiber cables.
L. Firestopping shall be completed inside and around all conduits after cable installation.
Contractor shall install the best firestop for each individual installation.
1. Firestop shall be installed with regard to local and national building codes.
2. The firestop shall be a putty-like substance that expands under heat and will not allow
flame to pass for a designated period of time.
3. Firestop shall conform to all NEC, NFPA, and UL requirements.
4. Some wall pass-thru’s are shown on the drawings. The Contractor shall utilize these
where possible.
5. Where the contractor must install cables through a wall where there is no pass-thru
already provided, the Contractor shall be responsible for installing a fire-rated pass-
thru and fire-stopping the conduit after cable installation.
M. Weatherproofing shall be completed inside and around all conduits after cable installation.
Contractor shall install the best weatherproof for each individual installation.
1. Weatherproof around all conduits that extend through the building to the cameras on
the exterior wall or soffit.
2. Seal all cameras so that all camera housing do not allow water into the conduit or into
the building.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Examine all pathways prior to installation of all cables.
B. Identify locations of all user conduits and backboxes prior to cable installation.
C. Review site and note locations of cameras and conduits prior to installation.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Visit each camera installation location to verify the type of mount prior to ordering the
cameras.
B. If another contractor is installing the CAT-6 cabling then the contractor shall coordinate
cable location with that contractor.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Each camera shall be installed to provide maximum field of view and security.