Chapter 16

16. ELECTRICAL GENERAL (2.15.97)

Any discrepancies found within this section of the DCFS should
be brought to the attentant of the Assistant Director, Plant
Engineering, Department of Physical Plant, for
clarification/resolution.

16. ELECTRICAL BUILDING MODIFICATIONS (10.15.96)

Refer to the "Electrical Design Services Manual" for the
design criteria, specifications, and standard details for the
electrical work pertinant to this section.

16. ELECTRICAL DESIGN CONDITIONS

The following information should be clearly shown on the
General Information Drawing. Additions and deletions may be
required if package unit equipment is incorporated in the
design of facilities.

A. Electrical

Primary
Secondary
Loads:
Lighting
Devices
Mechanical
Total Peake Demand
Total Connected Load
Emergency Power

B. Determine the economic feasibility of incorporating solar
energy thermal ice storage, and variable frequency
technologies for space heating, cooling, and water
heating into the building design and proposed energy
systems. This is required if included in the scope of
work set forth in the project program.

Economic feasibility for each function shall be
determined by comparing the estimated cost of energy
procurement using conventional sources and the estimated
cost of using energy saving technologies during the
economic life of the proposed building. Assumptions
about future energy costs shall be listed.

C. Initial design documentation supportive data, load
calculations, and a summary of the system proposed.

D. All electrical drawings shall be completed on 1/4" (or
larger) scale drawings. This shall include all rooms
with large quantities of mechanical, plumbing, or
electrical equipment or piping; including mechanical and
electrical rooms, restrooms, kitchens, etc.

16. ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND DOCUMENTATION

A. All service entry equipment shall be UL listed for such
application and AIC rating shall be required for each
component of the equipment. Series ratings for fault
capabilities is not acceptable.

B. Calculations shall include, but not be limited to, fault
current, over current coordination, KVA by switchboard,
KVA by panel, KVA of lighting, KVA of receptacles,
voltage drop at feeder/panel during motor start, lighting
illumination levels, power factor, peake demand, and
diversity factor.

C. Electrical schedules shall include the following
information: schedule name, location, mounting, main
device, bussing, interrupting capacity (integrated
rating), voltage, phase, connected lighting load,
connected power load, connected receptacle load, and
expected demand. Each circuit shall include the
following: circuit number, description of load served,
wire size, connected load, and circuit breaker size.

D. All power, lighting, and distribution panels, switchgear,
MCG's transformers, and switches (disconnect and
transfer) shall be labeled with room number, circuit
number, and panel or device number for the power source
feeding the device.

E. All medium voltage manholes shall be drawn in a fold-down
detail.

F. Typical drawings are to be shown in the Appendix.

G. Electrical power and lighting plans shall be drawn on
separate drawings.

H. Performance data for electrical equipment shall be shown
on the drawings. This data may also be included in the
specification but shall be carefully edited for
conflicts.

I. Panel schedules and switchboard schedules shall be
designed in accordance with Department of Architecture,
Engineering, and Construction's direction.

J. All switchboard and panel board legend information shall
be typed and shall include room numbers for locations of
loads being served, as well as CB# and panel where device
receives power.

K. For a design-build contract all calculations shall be
received by the 50% CD submission.

L. Labeling nomenclature shall be in accordance with Plant
Engineering, Department of Physical Plant's requirements.

M. Campus color codes for communication, fire, power, and
CCMS use shall be applied as set forth below.

SYSTEM NAME COLOR
____________________________________________________

CCMS Green
Communications Blue
Fire Alarm Red
Security Yellow
REES White

N. Operation and maintenance manuals shall be supplied with
each major piece of equipment. Wiring diagrams, spare
parts lists and vendor contact numbers shall be supplied
as part of these submittals. Fire alarm O&M manuals
shall provide a riser, wiring and annunciator diagram.

16. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION (5.1.96)

A. Building electrical service shall be supplied via campus
13,200 volt distribution system. All primary connections
are loop configured and will apply S&C low profile
outdoor switchgear.

B. All electrical distribution configuration shall provide
the highest level of segregation when program documents
identify distinct tenant space allocations. Opportunity
for utility sub-metering shall be considered for
facilities having auxiliary occupants.

C. Service entry disconnecting means shall be one or more
circuit breakers for services of 400 amps or less. For
services greater than 400 amps a single main breaker
shall be applied. Fused disconnects are not acceptable.

D. The raceway between service entry equipment and
transformer secondary or generator shall include
provision of 50% spares.

E. All outdoor enclosures shall be NEMA 4 and accessible
from all sides.

F. Transformers shall be outdoor, oil-filled units with
primary fusing via the S&C switchgear.

G. All duct bank incorporated in the primary loop
distribution shall include, as a minimum, 100% spare
raceways.

H. All cables located in manholes shall be labelled
indicating origination and destination locations.
Contact the Department of Physical Plant for exact
nomenclature.

I. The secondary side of transformer shall include provision
for 100% spare breakers for conduit serving the service
entry equipment within the building.

16. ELECTRICAL LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS

As part of the Electrical Systems selection, a computerized
life cycle cost analysis is required and shall be used and
submitted tot he University. This analysis is to show the
cost benefit of the systems selected by having compared three
alternative mechanical systems pre-approved by the design
project manager. Incorporate a comprehensive lighting systems
analysis for participating in the PEPCO rebate program. This
comprehensive system/Energy/Life Cycle Analysis will be used
in systems selections. ASHRAE approved or based programs such
as Trane Tracer, York Yes III, Carrier OP Cost, DOE II,
Trakload, or approved equal shall be used.

16. ELECTRIC WATER COOLERS

A. Wall mounted electric water coolers shall be specified in
accordance with current code requirements, including ADA.

B. Surfaces adjacent to water coolers shall be made of water
resistant materials.

16. EMERGENCY GENERATORS (8.1.96)

A. Emergency power for the following systems is required:

1. Fire Alarm
2. Security
3. Emergency Lighting
4. Telephone Service
5. CCMS
6. Other systems as may be needed/identified by the
University.

Where applicable, new loads shall be connected to
existing generators to maximize the use of existing
equipment.

B. Fuel to power the generator shall be selected on the
basis of cost and availability with a preference for
natural gas followed by fuel oil and propane gas.

C. Acceptable locations for Emergency Generators:

1. SCUB
2. Basement or ground floor of building,
3. A weather protected enclosure meeting noise
abatement standards adjacent to building.

No other locations are acceptable.

D. Generator exhaust shall not be discharged in a fashion to
cause it to enter any building's air handling system or
into pedestrian walkways.

E. Generator rooms must be large enough to enable repairs.
Access doors must be large enough to permit removal and
replacement of the generator without having to dismantle
the generator in any way.

F. The generator shall be run for several hours while the
building is in use and occupied; therefore, the generator
must be properly exhausted and sound-proofed so as not to
interfere with the building's usage.

G. Overhead lighting, on an emergency circuit, is required
in the generator room or within the weather protected
enclosure while the generator is operational.

16. EMERGENCY POWER (5.1.96)

A three phase, 60 Hertz emergency power generator shall be
provided for emergency telephone service, fire alarm system,
security systems, egress and emergency (life safety) lighting
in all corridors, vestibules and stairwells, the CCMS, any
critical laboratory equipment, as well as for mechanical
equipment which could cause catastrophic losses if power was
interrupted (i.e. sump pumps, pipe heaters, etc.) and for all
other spaces as designated in the Facility Program. Emergency
lighting shall also be provided in major mechanical and
electrical spaces to permit emergency equipment inspection and
in occupied spaces as required (especially windowless spaces
such as restrooms) to permit safe evacuation of the building.
Voltage output and control of emergency generator shall be
determined by the Consultant. Fuel to power the generator
drive shall be selected on the basis of cost and availability
with a preference for natural gas followed by fuel oil and
propane gas. Provide connections from Automatic Transfer
System (ATS) to CCMS, to monitor generator's status (on/off).

16. ENERGY AND ENERGY ANALYSIS (11.15.96)

A. Energy

The University regards the reduction of energy
consumption as an important objective in all University
facilities.

To comply with the requirements of this manual, the
design shall meet the Energy Performance Index, using the
procedures detailed in the University Manual in order to
demonstrate that the design meets the energy performance
criteria.

To be fully cost effective, energy conservation measures
must be given early and careful consideration during the
design phase of a new construction project. To ensure
that energy conservation is given priority status, an
independent Energy Analyst shall be utilized. The role
of this Energy Analyst shall be to:

1. Review and coordinate all disciplines within the
design team to achieve the most optimal energy
efficient design;

2. Review architectural, mechanical, and lighting
submissions for compliance with energy guidelines
developed by the University, prior to submission to
the University;

3. Perform energy and life cycle analysis, to
influence the building design to minimize future
energy expenditures, and to achieve the
University's desired energy budget;

4. Attend early design meetings to address building
site, orientation, and shape as factors in energy
consumption;

5. Calculate the projected energy cost of various
design alternatives, as requested by the
University;

6. Prepare required energy reports and certificates to
obtain PEPCO rebates and for other purposes.

In addition, the University intends to take advantage of
PEPCO's New Building Design Program whenever it is cost
effective to do so. Accordingly, a design study or
building simulation based upon the requirements of the
PEPCO New Building Design Program, Option 1,
Comprehensive Incentive Plan shall be provided. A list
of the conservation technologies to be included in the
study are to be submitted to the University during the
initial stages of the study. Various energy conservation
equipment and building components shall be considered in
the study, and these considerations shall be available to
the University for reviews. All the required information
shall be submitted to PEPCO including application forms.
Besides the information which PEPCO requires, the study
shall provide life cycle costing, to include cost
comparisons between standard equipment and building
components and those recommended, energy and PEPCO
incentive savings, and simple payback.

In designing for energy conservation, the entire facility
shall be considered, its site and prevailing climatic
conditions. Interactions among these elements as well as
the facility's energy using systems must be taken into
account. Design elements and sub-systems must be
analyzed to arrive at the most appropriate mix of energy
conservation measures.

B. Energy Analysis

Any building includes a diverse collection of spaces and
functions with varying environmental requirements.
Therefore, a system that is both efficient and
functionally responsive shall be developed. This
includes conducting a comprehensive Energy Study of the
building and a cost/benefit analysis of available energy
saving alternatives. The following considerations have
been specifically designated for evaluation. Other such
considerations shall be investigated which affect the
quality of the building environment and the cost of
operating its system.

1. Design variations in the fenestration, thermal
resistance for the exterior surfaces, and building
geometries which take advantage of passive energy
conservation systems.

2. Systems selection contingent on life cycle cost and
compatibility with building needs. A minimum of
three different systems are to be analyzed.

3. Instrumentation of the building so that the
building automatic central control systems will
monitor and control the various components.

4. Functional zoning of the building by use and
exposure.

At the Design Development submittal stage, provide a
formal written analysis to include, but not limited to:

1. Single line, conceptualized schematic system
drawings on floor plans. All HVAC duct work shall
be drawn double line in plan view regardless of
scale.

2. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning block
and zone load calculations.

3. Economic cost/benefit study of the system chosen
and compared to alternatives chosen.

4. A computer energy analysis of the building system's
energy consumption, operation, and maintainability
over a period of not less than five years to
compare life cycle costs for the various HVAC
systems. It is desired to obtain from this
analysis the projected cost of operation by varying
hours of use and occupancy in the computer program.
One of the following shall be used:

DOE - 2 Computer Program
Order: National Technical Information
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161

Info: 1. Lawrence Berkley Lab
University of Calif.
Berkley, CA 94720
(415) 486-5711

2. TRACE Computer Program
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 984-2400

3. E20-II Computer Program
Box 4808
Carrier Parkway
Syracuse, N.Y. 13221
(315) 432-6000

16. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM (11.15.96)

The following equipment shall be included as part of a
comprehensive system for fire protection in accordance with
NFPA 101, Life Safety Code and approved by DAEC.

A. A complete multiplex fire alarm system with a control
panel located in a designated fire protection services
room, or as specified.

B. A textually graphic annunciator in the main lobby areas
and other locations as designated.

C. Standard fire alarm signals, claxon horns and flashing
lights located throughout the building.

D. The connection of the system with the Central Control and
Monitoring System.

E. The use of smoke detectors, magnetic door releases,
manual pull stations, and HVAC controls where
appropriate, and as required.

F. A complete automatic sprinkler system throughout the
building with main controls in a designated fire
protection services room.

G. A complete standpipe system (combined with the sprinkler
system) for fire department use in areas of the building
with three or more stories and as directed.

H. Fire extinguisher cabinets.

The entire system and all equipment is to be designed and/or
specified in accordance with the latest addition of all
applicable codes and standards.

In cases in which sensitive electronic equipment is to be
located within the facility, it will be necessary to design a
fire detection system capable of interrupting the power supply
to the equipment. Halon or carbon dioxide type suppression
systems shall not be specified.

Coordination with the Department of Physical Plant, through
DAEC to insure conformity of all new fire protection equipment
is required.

16. LIGHTNING PROTECTION (9.15.96)

Lightning Protection should be evaluated in accordance with
NFPA 78. Buildings in the "moderate to severe" category of
exposure and higher should be equipped with a UL listed
lightning protection system. The system should be carefully
designed to ensure that static discharges are provided with an
adequate path to ground. Surge arresters on the main
electrical service should also be considered.

16. LUMINAIRES (5.1.96)

A. Exterior

1. Outside street and walkway lighting shall
incorporate the Guardco campus standard fixture or
approved equal with metal halide lamping. Existing
campus poles shall be Corten weathering steel with
tapered square construction. If unavailable,
acceptable pole substitutes include, baked enamel
on aluminum or fiber glass with a finish (color) to
match existing poles. This determination requires
prior approval of DPP on a project-by-project
basis. Parking lot and walkway coverage shall be
documented by vendor produced lighting submission
as part of design package.

2. Control of parking or walkway lighting served from
any building shall be enabled by a central
contractor configuration with a central photoeye
placed on rooftop operating in a parallel manner
with time clock control.

3. Security lighting shall be supplied for building
perimeter via wall pack construction for a metal
halide fixture. All light fixtures shall be
centrally switched via a contractor on single
photoeye control with time clock in parallel
operation.

B. Lighting equipment pertaining to code required
illumination shall be supported by an emergency
generator.

C. All mechanical and electrical rooms having disconnecting
or air handling equipment shall have 50% of connected
lighting served by an emergency circuit. All lighting
shall be switchable at entry to room.

D. Exit signs will be LED type (2 watts or less) with red
letters on a white or metallic silver background. All
fire and building code required lighting will be
supported via emergency generator. Battery back-up
systems are not acceptable. Any application of battery
back-up systems to accommodate code egress or other
concerns, will require written acceptance by the
Department of Physical Plant. Battery pack exit signs
are not acceptable.

E. All luminaires in general will be 2'x 4' lay-in, troffer
type fluorescent construction. Low power ballasts, T-8
lamps, and tandem wiring to minimize number of ballasts
shall be specified. The use of separately switched
ballasts in three lamp design shall be limited to
applications mandating specific switched light levels
that can only be achieved by this method.

1. Fluorescent Tube Ballasts for 4' long tubes shall
conform to the following requirements using ANSI
Standards:

1 Lamp

UL Listed Class P
Input Watts 32
Ballast Factor Greater than .77
THD Less than 20%
Sound Rating A
Minimum Start Temperature 0 Degrees F
Ballast Type Electronic
Instant Start
Warranty 5 Year - 100%
replacement

2 Lamp

UL Listed Class P
Input Watts 52
Ballast Factor Greater than .77
THD Less than 20%
Sound Rating A
Minimum Start Temperature 0 Degrees F
Ballast Type Electronic
Instant Start
Warranty 5 Year - 100%
replacement

3 Lamp

UL Listed Class P
Input Watts 77
Ballast Factor Greater than .77
THD Less than 20%
Sound Rating A
Minimum Start Temperature 0 Degrees F
Ballast Type Electronic
Instant Start
Warranty 5 Year - 100%
replacement

4 Lamp

UL Listed Class P
Input Watts 101
Ballast Factor Greater than .77
THD Less than 20%
Sound Rating A
Minimum Start Temperature 50 Degrees F
Ballast Type Electronic
Instant Start
Warranty 5 Year - 100%
replacement

2. Design applications of 2'x 2' fluorescent fixtures
that apply "U-Bent" lamps shall not be permitted.

3. Design applications of 8 foot fluorescent lamping
shall not be permitted. Tandem 4 foot fixtures
shall be utilized.

F. Corridors

1. Corridor lighting will be served via dedicated
circuits with only hallway lighting and one level
associated with that circuit. Corridors may be
served by a 2 lamp system with aluminum reflector
or a 3 or 4 lamp with standard white reflector.
Black reflectors shall be prohibited.

2. Corridor lighting of clear alzak aluminum, semi-
specular, reflectors in a compact fluorescent
downlighting fixture is preferred.

G. Lamping

1. Lamping in any compact fluorescent shall include
twin-tubes. Quad tubes are not acceptable. When
lumen output is greater than that of a single twin
tube, double twin tube fixtures shall be specified.

2. Mercury vapor lamps are not acceptable.

3. Incandescent lamping is an unacceptable
application. Any application of incandescent
lamping shall be approved by DPP based on program
requirements of the user.

4. A compact fluorescent with a clear alzak aluminum,
semi-specular reflector using a single or double
twin tube is the appropriate application.

H. Recessed Lighting

1. Shall apply compact fluorescent lamping (twin
tubes) whenever dimming function is not required
and illumination levels can be achieved.

2. Dimming applications shall incorporate 90 watt,
incandescent halogen type lamps for general 150 PAR
lamping applications.

For fluorescent applications, fluorescent dimming
may be utilized, but each use will be scrutinized,
because of the high cost of dimming ballasts.
Options to change lighting levels via switching
shall be reviewed.

3. Recessed applications involving heights greater
than 12' ceilings with no dimming requirement,
shall be metal halide for maximum burning and
illumination levels.

I. Lenses

1. Lenses shall be either diffuser type or 3.5" louver
type. Shallow parabolic will not be considered
except in areas designated for general purpose
computer use where glare is being controlled.

2. Parabolic diffusers shall not be used in rest
rooms, storage rooms, corridors, mechanical rooms
and housekeeping closets. Acrylic diffusers are
acceptable.

16. SECURITY EGRESS SYSTEM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
(5.1.96)

Currently, many facilities that have handicap door openers do
not have the electronic panic bar. The handicap door opener
is activated by the handicap door switch. During the day the

door is unlocked and the opener can operate without
resistance. The door is locked at night. When the door is
locked and the latch prevents the door from opening.
Therefore, when the handicap switch is pressed, the door does
not open. This condition traps individuals with disabilities
in the building.

To alleviate this problem, the following design criteria has
been established:

A. Install an electric panic bar on each door equipped with
a handicap door opener.

B. Interface the door opener with the electric panic bar.

Reference attached specifications (MPB-851 Mini Power Supply
with delayed relocking module and electric latch retraction)
and drawings (No. 9510-3 and 9510-4). In addition, reference
Section 8., Finishes and Windows (Hardware) and Section 16.,
Electrical and (Security Guidelines).

16. SECURITY GUIDELINES (5.1.96)

A. All security measures and systems shall be coordinated
through The Department of Physical Plant, Loss Prevention
Division (LPD) and incorporate the following:

1. Doors

a. All entrances shall have an alarm/access
control system connected to LPD's main
computer. Each door shall be equipped with
either an alarm, a card reader, electric
locking devices, and any other necessary
equipment to operate the system. Access shall
be controlled by a computer coded card.
Designated doors can be locked or unlocked
from the main computer at LPD. (Also Reference
Section 16. Security Egress System for
Individuals with Disabilities.)

b. All exterior doors to be provided with conduit
and wiring for future installation of
automatic door operators and a card access
system.

c. Pairs of exterior doors shall have removable
mullions for improved security.

d. Any required second means of egress shall
accommodate wheelchair users.

e. All exterior doors which are designated as
"EXIT ONLY" shall be installed without
hardware on the exterior.

f. Service and rear entry doors shall be as
entry-proof as possible. All doors shall have
hinge pins which are not exposed to public
areas/exterior.

g. Garage, service, and rear entry doors are to
be as entry-proof as possible. They should be
constructed of heavy-duty construction with
locking systems which provide an appropriate
degree of security.

2. Security Alarm System

a. Alarm system controls shall be by Moose
Products; access control equipment shall be by
Northern Computers; other devices to be by
approved vendors per LPD.

b. All security alarm equipment and access
control system equipment shall be installed in
an independent Security Closet. LPD shall
provide exact requirements for location and
required electrical service.

3. Long corridors should be avoided.

4. Rest rooms and stairwells should not be separated
from areas of high usage.

5. Different units within the facility shall be
separately securable without interfering with
required egress routes from the building.

6. Ground floor windows are discouraged. If
installed, ground windows shall be constructed to
prevent easy entry into the building.

Surface materials or windows which can be easily
vandalized should be avoided. In the event other
criteria dictates the requirement for operable
windows, methods for securing these windows are to
be provided. Methodology for securing operable
windows is to be coordinated with the DPP Office of
Loss Prevention.

7. New or expanded stairwells and elevators must
utilize public spaces for access and egress.
Elevators or stairwells should not allow access
directly into private office areas which would
jeopardize security to the area.

B. All departmental and administrative offices should be
equipped with heavy duty locksets with anti-friction
latch bolts approved by the University DPP Lock Shop.

16700 - TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (11.15.96)

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

A. The provisions of the General Conditions, Special
Conditions, Program Requirements and Division 1, General
Requirements, apply to the work of this Section.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Telecommunications service entrance.

B. Premises wiring system.

C. Broadband type cable video system.

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01340 - Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples.

B. Section 01720 - Product Record Documents.

C. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.

D. Section 09900 - Painting.

E. Section 16100 - Wiring Materials and Methods.

F. Section 16300 - Outside Power Transmission and
Distribution.

1.04 REFERENCES

A. Building Industry Consulting Services International
(BICSI), "Telecommunications Distributions Methods
Manual," 1995.

B. Electronic Industries Association/Telecommunications
Industry Association (EIA/TIA)-568A, "Commercial Building
Telecommunications Wiring Standard".

C. EIA/TIA-569,"Commercial Building Standard for
Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces".

D. EIA/TIA-606, "Administration Standard for the
Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial
Buildings".

E. EIA/TIA-607, "Commercial Building Grounding/Bonding
Requirements".

F. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70 - National
Electrical Code (NEC), 1996.

G. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
802.3 Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
Detection (Ethernet and 10BASE-T)

H. LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES./AT&T Systimax Premises Distribution
System (PDS) Manual

I. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Title 47, Code
of Federal Regulations. Part 68

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor shall install work in accordance with the
BISCI Methods Manual.

B. Contractor shall install work in accordance with the
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC./AT&T Systimax PDS Guidelines.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. Before the installation of any wire or equipment,
Contractor shall submit shop drawings and product data
under provisions of Section 01340, "Shop Drawings,
Product Data and Samples" for University approval.

B. Contractor shall indicate installation details, cable
routing of copper, fiber and coax, riser diagrams, outlet
lan, BDF & IDF closet layouts, and system configuration
on all shop drawings.

C. Contractor shall submit all appropriate product data for
each component.

D. Contractor shall submit manufacturer's installation
instructions.

1.07 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Contractor shall submit record documents under provisions
of Section 01720. "Project Record Documents."

B. Contractor shall accurately record location of service
entrance conduit, termination backboards, outlet boxes,
messenger cable raceways and cable trays, pull boxes, and
equipment boxes on 3.5-inch floppy diskettes using
AutoCad 12.

C. Contractor shall document the cable plant and associated
equipment installation in accordance with Parts 3.19,
3.20, and 3.21 in this Section.

1.08 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Installation of all inside wire, equipment, terminations
and associated services shall be performed by Lucent
Technologies Inc./AT&T or a company that is currently a
Lucent Technologies Inc./AT&T Authorized Systimax
Certified Premise Distribution System Value Added
Reseller. For a current list of authorized Lucent
Technologies Inc./AT&T Contractors contact the Department
of Communication and Business Services on 301-405-4441.
Prior to the final selection of the telecommunications
sub-contractor, the main contractor shall submit it's
choice for telecommunications sub-contractor for
University's approval.

B. The company specializing in supplying the products
specified in this Section shall have a minimum of three
(3) years experience distributing such supplies, and
shall be duly authorized by the product manufacturer.

C. Installation of all outside cable plant, wire, equipment,
terminations, splices, and associated services shall be
performed solely by Lucent Technologies Inc.

1.09 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Contractor shall furnish warranty of products and
workmanship for a minimum of two (2) years from date of
acceptance by the University.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 TELEPHONE TERMINATION BACKBOARDS

A. The Contractor shall install 3/4-inch fire resistant
plywood with Class A surface in all communications rooms.

B. All termination backboards shall be installed on all
walls of each communications room.

C. Minimum backboard size shall be 4' x 8' unless otherwise
approved by the University.

2.02 STATION COPPER CABLE

A. All unshielded twisted pair (UTP) station copper cable
supporting voice communications requirements, as well as
Emergency, Courtesy and Pay Telephones shall be LUCENT
TECHNOLOGIES INC./AT&T XX61 (where XX is either 10 or 20
depending on insulation type), and shall meet Category 5
performance specifications along with the following
technical specification.:

Gauge: 24 AWG
Insulation: PVC (1010) or ECTFE (2061)
Outside Diameter: 0.17 in (4.3 mm)
Maximum DC Resistance: 28.6 Ohms/1000 ft.
Nominal Mutual Capacitance: 14 nF/1000 ft @ 1 kHz
Attenuation: 6.3 dB/1000 ft @ 1 MHz
Characteristic Impedance: 100 Ohms +/- 15% @ 1-25 MHz

B. All UTP station copper cable supporting data
communications requirements shall be LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES
INC./AT&T XX61(where XX is either 10 or 20 depending on
insulation type), and shall meet the following technical
specifications:

Gauge: 24 AWG
Insulation: PVC (1061) or Teflon (2061)
Outside Diameter: 0.17 in (4.3 mm)
Maximum DC Resistance: 28.6 Ohms/1000 ft
Nominal Mutual Capacitance: 14 nF/1000 ft @ 1 kHz
Attenuation: 6.3 dB/1000 ft @ 1 MHz
Characteristic Impedance: 100 Ohms +/- 15% @ 1-25 MHz

C. The cable sheath color for the UTP voice communications
cabling specified in 2.02A above shall be different from
the cable sheath color for the UTP data communications
cabling specified in 2.02B above.

D. All copper cable and jumpers shall conform to the REA
color guide meet NEC article 725-38, 3 (B) 1, 2 and 3.

2.03 RISER COPPER CABLE

A. All UTP riser copper cable supporting voice and data
communications requirements shall be standard 24 gauge,
paired dual, semi-rigid PVC skin over foamed PE, LUCENT
TECHNOLOGIES INC./AT&T ARMM XXX- R6060 (where XXX is the
number of pairs), and shall meet the following technical
specifications:

Gauge: 24AWG, solid copper
conductor, twisted pair
DC Resistance: 25.5 Ohms/1000 ft
Mutual Capacitance: 16 mF/1000 ft
Characteristic Impedance: 100 Ohms +/-15% @ 1-16MHz
Attenuation: 7.2 dB/1000 ft @ 1 Mhz;
32 dB/1000 ft @ 16MHz

2.04 UNDERGROUND COPPER CABLE

A. The underground copper cable supporting voice and data
communications requirements shall be 24 gauge, paired,
dual-insulated with foam skin and plastic, flooded by
FLEXGEL filling compound, LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC./AT&T

GFMW, and shall meet the following technical
specifications:

Gauge: 24 AWG, solid copper
conductor
DC Resistance: 27.3 Ohms/1000 ft
Mutual Capacitance: 15.7 nF/ft @ 1kHz
Characteristic Impedance: 100 Ohms
Attenuation: 6.4 dB/1000 ft @ 1 MHz

2.05 CABLE PROTECTORS FOR COPPER CABLE

A. For all pairs, Contractor shall install three-element gas
protector modules, LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC./AT&T 4B1-EW,
containing silicon avalanche on both ends (New facility
and Patuxent Building).

B. Contractor shall supply and install 188-type Multipair
Protector units, LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC./AT&T 188B1, for
all communications equipment and circuits.

2.06 FIBER OPTIC CABLE

A. All fiber used shall be multimode type, LUCENT
TECHNOLOGIES INC./AT&T ACCUMAX (indoor applications) or
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC./AT&T LIGHTPACK (outdoor
applications) cable, and shall meet the following
technical specifications.

Core Type: Graded Index
Core Diameter: 62.5 (+/- 6) microns
Core Eccentricity: 1.5% Nominal - 7.5% Max.Core
Ovality: 4% Nominal- 20% Max.
Cladding Diameter: 125 (+/-2) microns
Cladding Non-Circularity: 2% Maximum
Coating Diameter: 245 (+9/-13) microns
Refracting Index Delta: 2.0% (+/- .3%)
Numerical Aperture: 0.275
Bandwidth Windows: Dual-850 nm & 1300 nm
Maximum Attenuation: 3.4 dB/km @ 850 mm
1.0 dB/km @ 1300 mm
Minimum Bandwidth: 160 Mhz/km @ 850 mm
500 Mhz/km @ 1300 mm
Maximum Field Loss: 0.5 dB

B. All fiber cable used shall have the following physical
characteristics:

Cable Core:
Building interior: 900 micron O.D. color-coded
PVC buffering surrounded by
Aramid yarn strength members.
Building exterior: Loose tube, LXE
Lightpack core
filled with water-blocking compound
surrounded by non-metallic strength
members.

Cable Composition:
Building Interior:
station:
(plenum) OFNP Flouropolymer jacket
(non-plenum) OFNR PVC jacket
riser: OFNR PVC jacket
Building exterior: Non-metallic dielectric

Cable Strength: Maximum pulling tension-600
lb.

Minimum Bend Radii: (<30% max. pull tension) 10 times cable diameter (>30% max. pull tension)
20 times cable diameter

Fiber Identification: Color coding system
adequate to unambiguously
identify each fiber. See
paragraph 3.16 in this
Section.
2.07 SINGLEMODE FIBER OPTIC CABLE

A. Fiber used shall be singlemode type, LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES
INC./AT&T DNX General Purp0se OSP Cable Lightpack Core,
LXE-Nonmetallic Sheath. 4DNX-XXX-BXD (the number of
fibers (XXX) will be a minmum of 12 and shall be
specified on the drawings).

2.08 OPTICAL FIBER TERMINATIONS

A. All optical fiber cable installed shall be terminated
with a split-ferrule alignment sleeve and a precision
ceramic tip. All optical fiber connectors shall meet the
following technical specifications:

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. The A/E shall provide all the technical, administrative and any
and all other services requisite for a complete design.

The purpose of this document is to provide the requirements for
the design of those systems required or necessary to provide as
per the Facility Program.

1.01 BASIC SERVICES. The following services shall be included:

A. Providing analyses of the Owner's needs, and programming the
requirements of the Project.

B. Providing services to investigate existing conditions or
facilities or to make measured drawings thereof, or to verify
the accuracy of drawings or other information furnished by the
Owner.

C. Providing interior and exterior design and other services
required for or in connection with the selection, procurement
execution and/or installation of related equipment. All design
shall be performed in accordance with latest editions of the
Codes and Standards listed in the Facility Program and
Electrical Design Services, the University of Maryland College
Park Design Criteria & Facilities Standards (DCPS) manual and
other applicable standards and codes.

D. Preparing and providing all Drawings, Specifications and
supporting calculations and data as specified in the Facility
Program, DCFS, and this Design Services.

E. Providing any other services not otherwise included in this
Document which is customarily furnished in accordance with
generally accepted Engineering practices.

1.02 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. The ratings, characteristics, materials, design, construction
and tests shall be in full accordance with the applicable
standards, but shall not be limited to the latest edition of the
following:

1. American National Standard Institute (ANSI)
2. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
3. National electrical Manufacturers Association(NEMA)
4. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
5. National Electrical Code (NEC) 1990 Edition
6. American Standards Testing Materials (ASTM)
7. Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
8. Insulated Cable Engineers Association(NFPA)
9. National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
10. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
11. National Building Code (BOCA)
12. Underwriter's Laboratories (UL)
13. Lightning Protection Institute (LPI)
14. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
15. Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS
Pub. 94) "Guideline on Electrical Power for ADP
Installations"

1.03 TIME

A. The A/E shall perform Basic and Additional Services
expeditiously with professional skill and care and preserve the
orderly progress of the Work.

1.04 QUALITY OF WORK

A. The A/E shall perform the Work in accordance with the Facility
Program prepared in accordance with this document, and subject
to, and in accordance with, generally accepted good Engineering
practices.

B. The following conditions and services are included in the Basic
Services of this document and shall be a part of and/or more
specifically catalog all those services listed in ARTICLE 1.01.

1. Investigation and consideration of data and information
relevant to the proposed work.

2. Preparation of all design drawings.

3. Preparation of all design calculations.

4. Preparation of all technical specifications.

5. Preparation of all catalogs cuts showing all equipment
data, dimensions, and weights of all equipment designed to.

C. Preparing complete details for the installation and specifying
of equipment and materials and methods.

PART 2 - PRODUCT

2.01 CONCRETE ENCASED DUCTBANKS

A. Concrete encased (reinforced under roadways and parking areas)
ductbanks shall be used for all underground electrical power and
communication systems. The top of the ductbank shall be minimum
30 inches below the finished grade. The size of the ductbanks
shall be designed in accordance with latest edition of NEC,
figure 310-1 and attached detail drawings.

B. Sufficient ducts shall be provided so that after all cables are
pulled, no duct has more than 40 percentage of its cross
sectional area filled. Spare ducts shall be provided on the
following basis:

Spares Total
Ducts Required For 15KV For 15 KV

1 1 2
2 2 4
3 3 6
4 4 8

2.02 SWITCHGEAR AND TRANSFORMER FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS

A. 15KV SYSTEM

1. Medium voltage outdoor switchgear shall be metal enclosed
and suitable for 15KV loop feeders. The switchgear shall
be S & C type PMU-19.

2. The pad mounted transformer shall be oil-filled and sized
in accordance with the estimated connected and demand loads
and shall be 13.2KV delta connected primary to 480Y/277
volt, 3 phase, 4 wire secondary (minimum impedance 5.75%).

B. All conductive components of the switchgear and transformer
shall be copper. Both switchgear and transformer shall be
mounted on an exterior reinforced concrete pad. The size of the
pad shall be designed in accordance with equipment layout. The
pad shall have frost legs and 4" - 6" wide curbing filled with
stones/gravel all around the pad, and shall be approved by UMCP,
Department of Architecture, Engineering, & Construction (DAEC)

2.03 UNIT SUBSTATION FOR INDOOR INSTALLATIONS

A. 15KV SYSTEM

1. All medium voltage switchgear shall be metal enclosed and
suitable for 15KV loop feeders.

2. The transformer shall be sized in accordance with the
estimated connected and demand loads and shall be 13.2KV
delta connected primary to 480Y/277 volt, 3 phase, 4 wire,
secondary (minimum impedance 5.75%).

3. The secondary distribution equipment shall be designed as
per article 2.07 of Electrical Design Services.

4. All conductive components of the unit substation
(switchgear, transformer, and secondary distribution
equipment) shall be copper. The unit substation
(switchgear, transformer, and secondary distribution
equipment) shall be mounted on interior reinforced concrete
pads. The size of the pad shall be designed in accordance
with equipment layout. The pad shall be approved by UMCP,
DAEC.

2.04 TRANSFORMER SIZING

A. The size of the transformer shall be calculated as follows:

All connected loads in KVA

Add expected load for any Alternate and/or future addition
(in KVA)

Total connected load = ______ (in KVA)

Demand factor = ______ (in %)

Demand Load = _____ (in KVA)

Add 20% Spare capacity for future loads = _____ (in KVA)

2.05 GROUNDING GRID SYSTEM

A. Provide for and show a grounding grid system which surrounds the
building and which shall consist of no less than 3/4 inch dia.
x 10 feet long copper encased steel ground rods and #4/0 AWG,
bare stranded, tinned copper grounding conductors. The grid
design shall conform the latest edition of NESC, IEEE, ANSI,
NEC, & LPI for building electrical system and lightning
protection systems.

B. Provide for and show a grounding grid system for the outdoor
transformer and switch pad which shall consist of 3/4 inch dia.
x 10 feet long copper encased steel ground rods and #4/0 AWG,
bare stranded tinned copper grounding conductors. The grid
design shall conform to ANSI/IEEE Standard 80.

C. The grounding grid shall be buried below frost line but in no
case shall be buried less than 36 inches below grade.

2.06 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE

A. 15KV SYSTEM

Provide for and show a loop configured medium voltage 15KV
feeders (consisting of 3-1/c, 4/0 AWG, EPR, 133% insulated 15KV
copper conductors and 1 #1/0 AWG bare stranded, tinned copper
grounding conductor in each set of feeder).

B. All feeders shall be provided from the existing electrical
manhole as recommended by the Department of Physical Plant to
the new medium voltage switchgear. Indicate all cuttings and
splices in the existing manholes.

C. Pre-cast concrete manholes shall be provided as necessary to
facilitate the installation and as required for pulling the
conductors as per cable manufacturer's recommendations. The
manholes shall not be provided more than 400 feet apart. Use
campus standard manhole size (see standard details).

2.07 EXTERIOR COMMUNICATION CABLES & WIRES

A. Communication cables for voice, data, and video system shall be
extended from the facility of the manhole up to the new
Communication Building (Building #010) Distribution Frame (MDF)
via existing and new ductbanks. All connections, splices, and
terminations in building #010 and the new facility shall be
provided for.

2.08 LOW VOLTAGE A.C. DISTRIBUTION

A. The number and size of the feeder conductors, service
conductors, and raceway, shall be sized according to the
estimated connected, and demand loads, any alternates and/or
future additions, plus 20 percent spare for future loads.

B. The low voltage distribution shall be 480Y/277 volt and/or
208Y/120 volt, 3 phase, 4 wire with a solidly grounded neutral.

C. Provide for and show a complete fully circuited building power
wiring system including service equipment
switchgear/switchboard, panelboards, transformers, disconnect
switches (non-fused), motor starters, circuit breakers,
receptacles, conduits, wires, boxes, and all those items
requisite for a complete installed and operating system for the
building including any alternates. All conductive components
shall be copper.

1. The service entrance equipment shall have main circuit
breaker(s) rated at the short circuit current available at
that location and shall be UL listed as Suitable for
Service entrance.

2. Provide for, and show the use of, the University of
Maryland Standard time of use/demand meter, ammeter, and
voltmeter with selector switches.

3. All over-current protective devices shall be circuit
breakers. Switches and fuses shall not be acceptable.

4. Provide for and show at least one spare circuit breaker of
each size of circuit breaker in the switchgear/switchboard.
In addition, the switchgear/switchboard shall have fully
equipped spaces for one of each size of circuit breaker.

5. The switchgear/switchboard and all circuit breakers shall
have ampere interrupting capacity equal to the short
circuit current calculated. The short circuit calculation
shall be based upon the MVA contribution from the Utility
company.

6. Provide surge protection for each phase at the main
distribution panel(s).

D. All panel boards shall have main circuit breakers. Main lugs
only panel boards and plug-in-type circuit breakers in the panel
boards shall not be acceptable. Series rated circuit breakers
and panels shall not be acceptable for use and/or for
coordination.

E. The loading of each phase in all panels shall be balanced as
much as possible; a 15 percent difference in loading between
phases is permissible.

F. Neutral shall be grounded at the separately derived sources,
i.e. transformers, and shall be carried through-out the system.
Full size neutral wire shall be used for all feeders and branch
circuits. Dedicated neutral wire sized equal to the phase wire
shall be provided in each circuit feeding micro/mini computer
rooms and offices. Sharing the neutral wire with other circuits
is not permitted. Panels feeding micro/mini computer rooms and
offices shall be provided with neutrals sized at 200% of the
phase.

G. A separate, insulted grounding conductor (green) shall be
provided in all the raceways for feeders and branch circuits.
The conduit system shall not be used for grounding in lieu of an
equipment ground conductor.

H. A separate isolated grounding conductor shall be provided in all
raceways and panelboards for circuits requiring isolated
grounds. An isolated ground shall be the full size as the phase
conductors, and shall be connected directly to the ground bus of
the distribution transformer servicing the circuit, and further,
shall be totally isolated from the distribution ground up to the
point of the outlet. All panel isolated ground bus' shall be
isolated and insulated from the panel and panel equipment
ground.

I. Each area of the building shall have duplex receptacles.

J. Provide for and show all receptacles in offices, conference
rooms, classrooms, laboratories, etc., as per the requirements
shown in the Facility Program. Provide one (minimum) of the
duplex receptacles to be within two feet of each
telecommunication outlet (voice, data and video). The counter
top receptacles in laboratories within six feet of a sink shall
be GFI type.

K. Provide for and show all receptacles in all mechanical spaces;
electrical spaces; rest rooms; and Housekeeping Zone Closets.
All restroom and Housekeeping Zone Closet receptacles shall be
GFI type. Provide GFI type, weatherproof receptacles on the
exterior wall and roof.

1. The telephone closet shall be provided with two duplex
receptacles. Each receptacle shall be connected on a
separate dedicated branch circuit.

2. No two or more GFI receptacles shall be connected in series
where one protects any other downstream GFI location.

3. Corridor receptacles shall be located at 30'-0" intervals.

L. The locations of the receptacles may change through the time of
the design phase. This shall be done at no additional cost to
the University.

M. For calculating the number of receptacles and load per branch
circuit, there shall be no more than 8 receptacles on each
circuit feeding restrooms, housekeeping closets, corridors, and
electrical and mechanical rooms/closets. In all other areas, if
no requirement is given in the Facility Program, the number of
receptacles per circuit shall be no more than 6.

N. All general purpose receptacles shall be duplex, grounding type,
rated for 20 amperes, 125 volts. Special receptacles shall be
as per the requirements shown elsewhere in the Facility Program.

O. Panel board sizes and conductor sizes shall be designed by the
A/E.

P. Provide for and show all junction boxes, disconnect switches,
and receptacles and all branch circuit wiring and raceways for
all the equipment. All the power to equipment shall be provided
from the switchboard or panels which shall be located in
electrical rooms.

Q. Provide for and show all heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning equipment with connections, starters, and/or
disconnect switches as required and in accordance with the
National Electrical Code. Provide for and show all associated
power and control wiring and raceway for a complete working
system.

R. Provide for and show all connections, starters and/or disconnect
switches, power, and control wiring in accordance with National
Electrical Code to the equipment specified in other sections of
the documents.

S. Provide the Electrical Room and Mechanical Room layouts at a
scale of 1/4" = 1'-0".

T. All wires for feeders, branch circuits, and control circuits
shall be copper conductor, THHN/THWN, 600 volt insulation, rated
at 75 C. Use of wire smaller than #12 AWG for feeder and
branch circuits, and #14 AWG for control circuits shall not be
acceptable. Feeder and branch circuit conductors larger than
#10 AWG and all control circuit conductors shall be stranded.

U. Minimum acceptable wiring for general 15 amp and 20 amp branch
circuits shall be as follows:

Home Run Length Wire
120 Volt 277 Volt Size

0-60 ft 0-100 ft #12 AWG
61-100 ft 100-250 ft #10 AWG
101 & up 251 & up # 8 AWG

V. Site Work: Show all removal and relocation of any existing
poles and associated branch circuit wiring.

W. Cable Tray may be used as a raceway only for video, audio, and
telecommunications. Electrical power circuits shall not utilize
cable tray.

X. 120/208 bus duct shall not be used.

Y. Use the appropriately specified "K" factor transformers for the
application of the load specified (i.e. K4 used for General
Loads; K13 used for personal computer (P.C.) Loads). Refer to
ANSI C57.110 for the appropriate classification and use. All
conductive components shall be copper.

Z. Fire alarm system, security system, central control and
monitoring system (CCMS), exit signs, emergency lighting,
critical laboratory equipment, and critical mechanical equipment
like sump pumps, pipe heater etc., shall be connected to the
emergency power panels. Do not combine branch circuits for exit
signs with emergency fixtures (night lights).

2.09 LIGHTING SYSTEM

A. Provide for and show a complete circuited lighting system
(Interior and Exterior) including exit and emergency lighting,
exterior security walkway, roadway and parking lighting, for the
building including any alternates.

B. Exterior lighting shall be controlled by a photocell; 7 days/24
hours time clock; and hand-off-automatic switch (HOA switch) and
shall operate in such a manner that the photo-cell shall turn
the lights "ON" at sunset, time-clock shall turn the light "OFF"
at a pre-set time and HOA switch shall have the manual override
capability to turn the lights "ON" and "OFF" as needed. Use
campus standard fixtures for exterior lighting.

C. Provide for lighting fixtures and desired footcandles. The A/E
shall design the lighting layout to meet the minimum average
maintained footcandles and shall be uniform throughout the space
designed for.

1. The average uniform maintained footcandles for the
different areas shall be as follows:

Classroom (General) 50 footcandles
Computer Room 50 footcandles
Conference Room 50 footcandles switchable to
30 footcandles
Copier/Supply room 30 footcandles
Corridor/Stairway 20 footcandles
Housekeeper Zone Closet 30 footcandles
Mechanical/Electrical
Equipment Room/Closet 30 footcandles
Office 50 footcandles with task
lighting
70 footcandles without task
lighting
Restroom 30 footcandles
Seminar Room/Lecture Hall 50 footcandles switchable to
30 footcandles
Storage 20 footcandles
Telecommunication Closet 50 footcandles
Outdoor Lighting 1.5 footcandles

All other spaces (not listed above) shall have illumination
levels in accordance with Illuminating Engineering Society
(IES) recommendations.

2. Fluorescent fixtures shall be used for general interior
lighting. The light fixtures shall be 2'X4', 2, 30 or 4
lamp as required by the lighting design, recessed in
finished areas. Fluorescent light fixtures for general
lighting shall be provided with 3/16" virgin acrylic lens.
Fluorescent light fixtures in computer rooms, workstation
areas, and related laboratories shall be provided with 18
cell, 4" deep, pre-anodized aluminum parabolic louvers with
low-iridescent, semi-specular silver finish. Two tube,
industrial type fluorescent fixtures with reflectors and
shatter proof shields or sheaths for the lamps shall be
used in unfinished areas like Telecommunication
Room/Closet, Electrical and Mechanical Equipment
Room/Closet. The Electrical Room/Closet light fixtures
shall be connected to emergency power panel via wall
switch. Provide emergency lighting in mechanical rooms.

3. The coefficient of utilization of the fluorescent fixtures
selected shall be 0.65 (0.62 for parabolic) or higher at
room cavity ratio of 2 with ceiling-wall-floor reflectance
of 70-50-20 percent. For fluorescent fixtures, a light
loss factor of 0.65 shall be used in calculating the number
of fixtures.

4. In general purpose classroom, seminar room, and lecture
hall, the fluorescent light fixtures shall be zoned to
allow front lights and house lights to be controlled
separately. Chalkboard lighting shall be provided on
separate switch at the front of the room.

5. In conference rooms with dividers, the light fixtures on
each half shall be controlled independent of the other.

6. All corridors, public areas and rooms shall be switched
from one access point except that two/three way switches
shall be provided when access points are more than 15 feet
apart, or rooms have more than one door.

7. All fluorescent light fixtures shall use low wattage, high
power factor, high-frequency, electronic ballasts suitable
for T8 lamps. The total harmonic distortion shall be less
than 20%. The ballasts shall be as manufactured by
MagneTek triad L type or approved equal. For maximum
energy efficiency, use tandem wired fixtures.

8. The fluorescent lamps shall be 32 watt, energy saving, cool
white, rapid start, type T8, with color rendering index of
70 and suitable for operation on electronic ballasts, as
manufactured by Philips, Sylvania, or General Electric.

9. Use reflectors in all fluorescent fixtures to reduce
wattage and lamps required in all areas where possible.

D. The use of incandescent lamps shall be reduced to a minimum.
Use compact fluorescent lamp with reusable ballast in
supplementary task and downlighting.

E. Where applicableprovide for and show the relocation of any
existing exterior poles and new fixtures; branch circuit wiring
etc. for a complete working system.

F. All lighting fixtures shall use high power factor and energy
saving ballasts and energy saving lamps.

G. All life safety lighting fixtures (the number of exit signs and
emergency light fixtures) shall be as required by NFPA 101. The
exit signs shall be light emitting diode type (LED). For
College Park Campus, the exit sign shall be Dual-lite Excalibur
LED series or approved equal. Exit signs with integral battery
pack is not acceptable for use on College Park Campus.

H. Provide a convenient means to re-lamp, clean, repair or replace
lighting fixtures in inaccessible or hazardous locations.

2.10 WIRING FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES, RECEPTACLES

A. For lighting fixture applications, the use of MC cable shall
only be allowed for connections from a junction box to a
lighting fixture. The MC Cable shall not be more than 6 feet in
length. The use of MC cable from lighting fixture to lighting
fixture shall not be allowed (except between the fixtures in a
tandem wired group).

B. For receptacle applications, the use of MC cable shall only be
allowed from a junction box to only those receptacles located
within the same room.

C. The use of MC cable shall not be allowed to cross between one
room to another room whether or not the wall between the two
rooms extends up to the slab.

D. The use of MC cable shall not be used between two rooms if the
rooms are identified as two separate rooms or not.

E. Back-to-back receptacles shall not be accepted.

F. MC cable shall not be used between two receptacles when they are
in two separate rooms but are on the same wall.

2.11 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A. Provide for and show a complete voice, data, and fibre system
including all jacks, plates, terminations, terminal boards
and/or cabinets, equipments, associated wiring and raceways for
the building including any alternates for a complete working
system.

B. Provide for and show a complete video system including all
jacks, plates, terminating resistors, cabinets, extenders,
splitters, attenuator pads, amplifiers, power supplies,
associated wiring and raceway for the building including any
alternates for a complete working system.

C. Each space shall have voice and data outlets, video outlets
(where identified), jacks, plates, and all associated wiring
(twisted pair copper for voice and data along with unterminated
fiber pair, and coaxial cable for video) and raceway. The
number of outlets shall be as per the requirements shown in the
Facility Program. If requirements are not provided, the number
of outlets shall be as per UMCP General Telecommunications
Premise Distribution System Specification.

D. The locations of these outlets may change throughout the time of
the design phase. This shall be done at no additional cost to
the University.

E. Provide for and show all emergency phone outlets with blue
lights (120V) at the exterior perimeter and/or all egress from
the facility.

F. Provide for and show a minimum of one voice outlet in all of the
mechanical and electrical spaces. Provide for and show one
curtesy/emergency phone outlet per 5,000 NASF, one elevator
phone per elevator, pay telephone at building entrances and
public spaces.

G. The telecommunications closets shall be provided with office
grade HVAC (ambient temperature 68 F to 72 F).

H. Provide for and show the cables for voice, data, (copper and
fiber) and video systems from the building to the
telecommunications switch building via existing and/or new
ductbanks and manholes.

I. The communication system shall be designed in accordance with
University standards and specifications. The design for the
communication system shall be approved by the University of
Maryland, Department of Communication and Business Services.

2.12 FIRE ALARM AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM (FADS)

A. Provide for and show a complete Fire alarm and Smoke Detection
System (FADS) including all system devices; wiring; raceway;
control panel; annunciator panel; etc. for the building
including any Alternates. The FADS system shall be coordinated
with the sprinkler system and the security system.

B. The FADS system shall be a Multiplex system and shall be in
accordance with University of Maryland standards set forth in
the DCFS and shall be approved by the University of Maryland
Fire Marshal.

C. The size of the FADS system shall be calculated by the A/E based
upon the connected load (including any alternate) plus 20% space
capacity for future expansion.

2.13 GENERATOR SYSTEM

A. Provide for and show a generator set with automatic transfer
switch, manual by-pass, start/stop control system, remote alarm
annunciator, battery charger, and other accessories for a
complete working system.

B. The size of the generator set shall be calculated by the A/E
based upon the connected load including any Alternate plus 20
percent spare capacity for future expansion.

2.14 SECURITY SYSTEM

A. Provide for and show a complete operational security system
consisting of intrusion detection system, windows monitor
system, access control systems and all other hardware and
accessories for the building including any alternates.

B. The security system shall be sized and calculated by the A/E
based upon the connected load including Alternate plus 20% space
capacity for future expansion.

2.15 UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM (UPS)

A. Provide for and show a complete UPS system consisting of
rectifier/battery charger, battery, transistorized invertor,
static transfer switch, input and output breakers, internal
bypass switch, external maintenance bypass cabinet (with minimum
two non-automatic circuit breakers) with key interlock scheme
(to prevent interruption of power to the load during transfer or
re-transfer, only one breaker shall be in the open position at
all times), local and remote annunciator panels, emergency
power off switches, input filter with power factor correction,
air conditioning system, and any other hardware and accessories
required for the installation including any alternates.

2.16 COMPUTER ROOMS/TELECOMMUNICATION SWITCH ROOM RAISED FLOOR SYSTEM

A. The raised floor system shall consist of bolted down stringer
frame with pressure type spring washers or spring in the
assembly, floor panels, pedestals, electrostatic ground
connectors, and accessories. The raised floor supporting
structure shall be suitable for use as signal reference grid.
Connections between data processing equipment ground and the
signal reference grid shall be made using flexible flat braided
copper straps, to provide minimum impedance at high frequency.
The design shall be compatible with the grounding concepts
described in Federal Information Processing Standards
Publication 94. Provide details of typical ground connections
to the pedestal, transient suppression plates, and central
grounding point.

B. Power and communication distribution for work stations and
monitoring stations shall be made using access floor
distribution boxes and coordinated with the raised floor
systems.

C. An under-floor water detection system shall be used at all HVAC
units, piping locations, and at any other points of potential
source of water intrusion into the under-floor space.

D. Emergency Power Off (EPO) push button (heavy duty) shall be
provided at the exit doors. The push button, on activation,
shall cause all power supply to be disconnected from the
respective loads in the room. The push button shall be
protected by a full ring guard to prevent unintentional shut
down. The push button and controls shall derive power from all
three phases. The controls shall be housed in the EPO cabinet.
The activation of the EPO system shall be annunciated at the EPO
cabinet. Provide the capability for remote activation and
annunciation.

2.17 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

A. Lightning Protection. Lightning protection should be evaluated
in accordance with NFPA 78. Buildings in the "moderate to
severe" category of exposure and higher should be equipped with
a UL listed lightning protection system. The system should be
carefully designed to ensure that static discharges are provided
with an adequate path to ground. Surge arresters on the main
electrical service should also be considered.

2.18 EQUIPMENT MAINTAINABILITY

A. Equipment shall be designed for ease of field erections and
field maintenance. It must be warranted to perform to all
specifications with minimum of field maintenance. Equipment
must be void of safety hazards to authorized operating personnel
and the general public.

B. All routine service adjustments must be readily accessible
without removing the equipment from service. They may be
located either on an outside panel or behind covers that can be
opened or removed without the use of tools.

PART 3 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

3.01 DESIGN CALCULATIONS

A. Design calculations and data sheets shall be set out in a
systematic manner to enable an accurate assessment of the
equipment/system proposed. Initial design calculations shall be
submitted at the design development stage. Revised calculations
shall be submitted at 50% and 95% construction documents stages.
Complete final calculations shall be submitted at 100%
construction document stage. All calculations shall be
presented on applicable forms and all literature used in the
determination of the calculations shall be referenced. These
calculations shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Short circuit calculations using ohmic or per-unit method
(refer to IEEE Trans. Vol 1AG-3, No.2, Mar/Apr 1967) for
the entire electrical system including all panelboards (480
volt as well as 208 volts panels), and switchboards,
considering the motor contributions.

2. All feeder voltage drop calculations, including short time
drops (dips) caused by large motor starting to assure that
resulting light flicker is within acceptable limits.

3. Lighting budget calculations and shall comply with ASHRAE
90 and performed for the entire facility.

4. Lighting level calculations shall comply with IES and be
performed for all areas by using zonal cavity method. Also
submit point-to-point calculations for outside lighting
such as security and parking and open-bay areas inside the
building. The power requirement for lighting shall not
exceed the budget calculations per article 3.01.A.3.

5. Power factor correction required for each and/or all of the
motor loads, and provide the sizes of all such devices and
locations.

6. Identify the demand factor used for each type of load for
estimating the service size. Also, identify the connected
load and the demand loads.

7. Load analysis of all equipment connected to emergency
generator. All loads connected shall be considered
continuous.

8. Lightning protection shall be evaluated for a risk
assessment and calculations showing ground requirements for
the system. Identify and calculate the zones of protection
and show the total envelope of protection to be covered by
the system.

9. Outdoor transformer and switch pad grounding grid
calculation as per ANSI/IEEE 80.

B. COMPUTER CALCULATION. When computer calculations are included
with design calculations the following documentation shall be
furnished as a minimum:

1. A synopsis of the computer program(s) stating briefly;
required input; method of solution; approximations used;
second order analysis incorporated; specifications or codes
used; cases considered; output generated; extent of
previous usage or certification of program(s) and
program(s) author.

2. Identification by number, indexing, and cross referencing
of all calculation sheets, including supplemental "long-hand" calculation sheet.

3. Fully identified, dimensioned, and annotated diagrams of
each member or structure being considered.

3.02 CATALOGUE CUTS

a. Submit with the 50%, 95% and 100% CD submissions, the catalog
cuts for all equipment, including but not limited to outdoor
switchgear, distribution transformer, switchboards, panelboards,
disconnect switches, enclosed circuit breakers, dry type
transformers, light fixtures, etc. used in the design.

3.03 CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

A. The A/E shall prepare and submit for review and approval all
drawings at 30%, 50%, 95% and 100%.

B. Construction drawings shall be prepared by the A/E and convey to
the Contractor all information necessary for accomplishing the
required work. Drawings shall be accurate and explicit.

C. All elements of the Work shall be properly coordinated to insure
that there are no conflicts between disciplines and
specifications.

D. All construction drawings prepared by the Engineer shall be
signed by the designer, the checker (checker shall not be the
same person), and then approved by the Lead Engineer. Project
specifications shall be signed on the cover sheet in a similar
manner.

E. In general, abbreviations should be avoided except those which
are generally understood and accepted and listed in the legend
and symbols list.

F. Uppercase lettering shall be used for both freehand or CAD
generated drawings. Minimum allowable height of letters is 1/8
inch.

G. North arrow shall be placed on all physical layouts and located