1.9.1 The Premise Distribution System shall include the horizontal cables, the telecommunications outlets/connectors in the work area, the patch panels in the MDF and IDF closets, patch cords located in the MDF/IDF closets, patch cords located at the telecommunications outlet/connector in the work area. 1.9.2 The horizontal cabling system shall accommodate future equipment and service changes. 1.9.3 The horizontal cabling system is a star topology. Each work area telecommunications outlet/connector as shown in the drawings shall be connected to a patch panel in the telecommunications closet. 1.9.4 Solid Waste MRF and Tip Floor have a telecommunications closet as indicated by the drawings. 1.9.5 Separation of horizontal cabling pathways from typical sources of EMI shall be adhered to as per EIA/TIA standards. 1.9.6 Bridged taps and splices shall not be permitted as part of the horizontal cabling system. 1.9.7 The maximum horizontal distance shall be 90 m (295ft), independent of media type. This cable length shall be from the mechanical termination of the media at the horizontal cross-connect in the telecommunications closet to the telecommunications outlet/connector in the work area. 1.9.8 Patch cords in the cross-connect facilities that connect horizontal cabling with equipment or backbone cabling shall not exceed 6 meters (20ft) in length. 1.9.9 All data horizontal cabling shall be plenum four pair UTP cable with a white jacket, spec for Panduit ‘s Category 6 (TX6000) system. There shall be no exceptions or alternatives accepted. Approved unshielded cable manufacturer for horizontal data cable: Panduit PUP6004WH-WLPZ (White Jacket) for Plenum spaces. 1.9.10 All horizontal cabling shall be physically supported in accordance with the latest revision of the EIA/TIA category 6 and 568 standards. 1.9.11 All horizontal cabling that is installed shall be supported via EMT conduit. 1.9.12 Installation shall occur on one campus – Solid Waste Facility 1.9.13 Installation hours will be Monday-Friday 10pm-6am, or Saturday-Sunday with Outagamie County Staff supervision availability. 1.9.14 Any furniture that must be moved, for the installation of the Premise Distribution System, is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall see that any moved furniture shall be moved. back into place after the installation is complete. 1.9.15 Telecommunications closet is located in the MRF Maintenance Telecom and Electrical Room. 1.9.16 Mandatory site visit required to review project details and bid.
