Specifications include, but are not limited to: INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS • All new data communications cabling systems installations including VoIP Locations will utilize CAT-5E or CAT 6 components. Terminations will be in 24 or 48 port patch panels depending on project requirements and the 4-pair CAT-5E and CAT 6 data communications cable will be green. • Cabling system installations and components shall conform to all applicable ANSI TIA/EIA 568& BICSI standards. The pin-out for all 8 position terminations shall utilize the T568B configuration. • Multi-mode Fiber Optic cable shall be used where distances and bandwidth requirements dictate. This is normally any distance beyond 100 meters or any connection between buildings with different power sources. The state is transitioning from using 62.5 micron to 50 micron fiber optic cable. It is imperative that this be discussed on each order. • A minimum of six strand multimode fiber-optic cables terminated in locked metal distribution boxes shall be used in all installations. Strands shall be terminated with type of connectors in the work order. The choice of loose or tight tube buffered cable and the type of jacket shall be based on the environment in which the cable is to be installed. • Single-mode Fiber Optic cable shall be used where distances and bandwidth requirements dictate. This is normally any distance beyond 500 meters or any connection between buildings with different power sources. • A minimum of six strand single-mode fiber-optic cables terminated in locked metal distribution boxes shall be used in all installations. Strands shall be terminated with the connectors specified in the work order. The choice of loose or tight tube buffered cable and the type of jacket shall be based on the environment in which the cable is to be installed. • All cable, UTP or fiber-optic cable shall meet building codes for Plenum environment, riser, or horizontal use...
