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SECTION 28 0000
SECURITY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions, TCCD Standard Terms and Special Provisions, apply to this section. Also,
provide the work in accordance with Division 26, Electrical and Division 27,
Communications.
1.02 DESCRIPTION
A. General Description: This specification section covers general requirements to provide
and test a complete low-voltage Electronic Security System (ESS) comprising {Select
appropriate systems} an Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection System
(EACIDS), Video Surveillance System (VSS), Emergency Call System (ECS), and Emergency
Notification System (ENS). Following is an outline of the project scope.
B. Furnish and install electric security hardware devices, mounting brackets, power supplies,
switches, equipment cabinets, controls, consoles and other components of the system as
shown and specified.
C. Furnish and install outlets, junction boxes, pull boxes, conduit, connectors, wiring, and
other accessories necessary to complete the system installation. Requirements shall be in
accordance with Division 26 Electrical.
D. Provide pre-testing and acceptance testing of equipment, programming, wiring and
installation.
E. Related Sections: Requirements that relate to this section are included in, but not limited
to, the following sections {Select appropriate sections for each project}
1. Division 7 Section 07 8400 for Firestopping requirements
2. Division 8 Section 08 7100 for Door Hardware requirements
3. Division 14 for Elevator Interface requirements
4. Division 26 for Electrical requirements
5. Division 27 for Network Cabling and Hardware requirements
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6. Division 27 Section 27 3226 for Emergency Call System
7. Division 28 Section 28 0513 for Security Cable requirements
8. Division 28 Section 28 0513.1 for Fiber Optic Cable requirements
9. Division 28 Section 28 0700 for System Integration requirements
10. Division 28 Section 28 1000 for Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection
System requirements
11. Division 28 Section 28 2300 for Video Surveillance System requirements
12. Division 28 Section 28 3100 for Intrusion Detection System requirements
13. Division 28 Section 38 4700 for Emergency Notification requirements
1.03 EXISTING SYSTEMS
{This section is required for any project that will connect to the TCCD site wide security system.
Include systems that are relevant to each project}
A. Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection System (EACIDS)
1. TCCD has an existing Lenel OnGuard EACS throughout the campus. The existing
EACS server is located in the Trinity Campus Data Center. The current version of
software is OnGuard 8.2. {Verify version and update before releasing
specifications}.
2. This project shall connect new devices to existing or new controllers as indicated on
the plan drawings.
3. TCCD currently uses DMP alarm panels managed through the Lenel OnGuard
platform. The alarm points for this project will terminate at existing alarm or access
control panels as shown on the plan drawings.
B. Video Surveillance System (VSS)
1. TCCD has an existing Milestone xProtect VSS that provides camera control and
recording of video streams. The current Management Server is located in the
Trinity Campus Data Center. The current version of software is xProtect Corporate
2023 R2. {Verify version and update before releasing specifications}.
C. Emergency Call System (ECS)
1. TCCD currently uses Code Blue E-Phones throughout the campus. The E-Phones are
connected to the campus IP phone system. Existing call stations are to be
discontinued and shall be replaced with a system to be named later.
D. Emergency Notification System (ENS)
1. TCCD has an existing Alertus ENS that is managed from the Trinity Campus
Emergency Operation Center (EOC). The system uses the Alert Beacon throughout
campus building for audible/visual notifications.
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1.04 SCOPE OF WORK
{Specifier to coordinate references to Division 1 for each project. Request Division 1
specification and review in reference to Section references throughout this document.
Current references are to TCCD Division 1}
A. Provide systems and services as described herein and completed per the approved
schedule.
B. Systems: Provide the following work complete per the contract schedule, and with
acceptable engineering and installation practices as described herein. {Select all that are
part of this project}
1. Electronic Access Control System (EACS)
2. Video Surveillance System (VSS)
3. Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
4. Emergency Call System (ECS)
5. Emergency Notification System (ENS)
C. Areas or work: The areas of work shall include, but not be limited to, the following
buildings on the TCCD Campus
1. {Describe campus locations and building that are part of the work}.
D. Services: Contractor shall provide the following services complete and as scheduled:
1. Project Planning and Management
2. Interdiscipline Coordination
3. Configuration and Material Purchase
4. Submittals
a. Equipment Submittals
b. Shop Drawings
c. As-builts
5. System Phasing and Installation
6. System Start-up and Commissioning
7. Training
8. Testing
9. Warranty
10. Post Acceptance Work
E. General Conditions: Provide work in accordance with the following general conditions
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1. Contract Compliance: Provide the Systems and Services in accordance with the
conditions and system descriptions as described in Part 1 of each Specification
Section. Provide specified or equivalent approved alternate products as described
in Part 2 of each Specification Section. Utilize specified procedures and practices as
described in Part 3 of each Specification Section.
2. Schedule: Conform to the schedule as approved during the submittal process.
3. All-inclusive work: Provide sufficient time, material, and manpower as necessary
and verify, and if necessary, revise or refine, the contract bid drawings and any and
all circuitry, including the development of complete shop drawings required by the
Specifications in order for this work to realize complete, stable, and safe operation.
1.05 RELATED WORK
A. General
1. Observe interface procedures to related work as described in PART 3, herein.
2. Coordinate with TCCD Electronic Security Department on all aspects of aesthetic
interface.
3. Verify lighting requirements for cameras and displays to ensure adequate lighting is
provided for the required performance and functions.
B. Installation of network equipment, wireless network equipment and provisioning of a
complete security system network shall comply with TCCD standards and requirements.
Coordinate network equipment and connection with the TCCD Project Manager.
C. Access Doors: Coordinate with TCCD Electronic Security Department for the provision of
access doors where needed to gain access to wiring, boxes, panels and enclosures in walls
or ceilings.
D. Conditions
1. Coordinate with all existing construction, equipment, and field devices
2. Equipment provided under this project shall be installed in a manner consistent
with architectural, operational, service, and maintenance considerations.
1.06 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Standards: Perform the work in accordance with the following standards:
1. Federal, State, and Local codes, regulations and ordinances
2. TCCD Technical Design Guidelines
3. UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., UL 294, UL 1076, ULC
4. EIA Electrical Industries Association
5. TIA Telecommunications Industry Association
6. NTSC National Television Standards Committee
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7. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
8. NECA National Electrical Contractors Association
National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS)
9. NFPA National Fire Protection Association
101 Life Safety Code
70 National Electrical Code (2023)
10. IBC International Building Code (latest edition)
11. ADA Americans with Disabilities Act and Texas Accessibilities
Standards
12. FCC Part 15, Part 68
B. Where one or more code is applicable, the more stringent shall apply
C. Cable installation, termination, and identification shall be performed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s installation manuals in addition to the applicable codes.
D. When the manufacturer provides no recommendations on cable applications the
Contractor shall ensure the cable selected meets the technical requirements of the
equipment installed and shall meet the environmental requirements of the installed
location.
1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with the requirements in Section 01 4300 {Confirm section number} and
additional requirements herein.
B. Contractor Qualifications
1. Duration of Business: The contractor shall have been in the business of installing
and servicing security systems of the type described herein for a period of at least
five years. The contractor shall have conducted security system contracting
business averaging at least four times the value of this bid for the last three years.
2. Engineering: The contractor shall have an employed engineering and drafting staff
capable of providing the submittals as described herein.
3. Experience: Provide personnel with the following minimum experience:
a. Project Management: The Project Manager shall have at least five years direct
experience managing projects of the type specified herein.
b. Field Supervisor: The Field Supervisor shall have at least three years direct
experience supervising projects of the type specified herein.
c. Field Installers: Field installers shall have at least three years direct
experience installing projects of the type specified herein.
4. Certifications: The Contractor or its assigned subcontractors shall be certified by
the manufacturer for the systems they are working on. Where manufacturers do not
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have certifications for outside personnel the Contractor shall contract with the
manufacturer for Professional Services to complete the work on their system.
a. Milestone reseller
b. Lenel Certification.
C. Manufacturer Qualifications
1. Where new equipment is being provided it shall meet the following requirements:
a. System components shall be furnished by manufacturers of established
reputation and experience who shall have produced similar equipment and
who shall be able to refer to similar installations rendering satisfactory
service.
b. The manufacturer's products shall have been in satisfactory operation on at
least three similar installations for not less than three years. Contractor shall
submit a list of similar installations.
c. Components including, but not limited to, cameras, card readers, intercoms,
computers, and power supplies shall have been tested and listed by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Factory Mutual Systems, or other approved
independent testing laboratory.
1.08 BID RESPONSE
A. Bidders Responsibility
1. It shall be Contractor's responsibility to verify actual conditions by visiting the site,
reviewing the Drawings and Specifications, and to advise TCCD Electronic Security
Department in writing of any conditions which may adversely affect the work. If
any necessary exceptions are discovered, Contractor shall immediately notify TCCD
Electronic Security Department for resolution prior to any change in the design or
the scope, and any resultant claim for additional compensation.
2. The Bid Response must fulfill the intent of the Drawings and Specifications to the
satisfaction of TCCD Electronic Security Department and the Consultant of Record to
qualify as an acceptable Bid Response.
3. Bid Form: Submit a base bid on the supplied Bid Form in strict accordance with the
Bid Instructions and these specifications. If no Bid Form is provided with the
Contract Documents, the Contractor shall request one. A base bid is mandatory. No
alternate bids will be considered without a corresponding base bid.
4. Maintenance Agreement: Provide a Maintenance Agreement Proposal for the work,
commencing upon conclusion of the Warranty, as part of the Bid Proposal. Refer to
Article 1.12 for requirements.
B. Base Bid: {Coordinate with Division 1 – this may not be required} {Sample text. Edit as
required for each project} Base bid shall include installation of {Mark appropriate system}
as described in the Contract Documents. The contractor shall provide all licenses required
for the system to perform the functions described in the Contract Documents.
C. Alternate Bids:
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1. General: Any alternate bids which are proposed by the contractor and accepted for
inclusion in the contract with this work shall be subject to all of the provisions of
submittal, coordination, warranty and review as if included herein.
2. Required Alternate Bids: None {List alternate bids here}
1.09 SHOP DRAWING AND EQUIPMENT SUBMITTAL
A. Comply with requirements in Section 01 3300 {verify section} and additional
requirements herein.
B. General: Provide the submittals as described below.
1. Format: Make each submittal in one complete and contiguous package. Partial or
unmarked submittals will be rejected without review.
2. Schedule: Submit all submittals according to the schedule put forth in the Contract
Documents. If no other submittal schedule is provided submittals shall be
completed within 30 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
3. The Contractor shall be aware of and identify products that may require long lead
times for manufacturing and/or delivery and must prepare the submittal package
accordingly for TCCD Electronic Security Department for review.
4. The submittal package shall be clearly identified by reference to the Project name,
specification section, article, paragraph, drawing number or detail as applicable.
Submittals shall be well organized, and shall be clear and legible and of sufficient
size for clear presentation of data. Data submitted shall describe the materials,
equipment, or other items to be furnished and, where applicable, the system in
sufficient detail to indicate full compliance with the requirements of these Contract
Documents.
C. Bid documents, including drawings, details and specifications are generally considered
conceptual in nature, and provide direction on products and project requirements. In most
cases, the Contractor is given some choice of products and methods that may be
incorporated into the system. These choices may affect the overall design, configuration
and installation of the proposed system. The contractor shall be responsible for the means
and methods of installation of equipment and raceways. Where specifically noted on the
plan drawings the contractor shall provide new raceways as shown.
D. Requirements: Provide the following information complete, and in the manner described
herein:
1. Shop Drawings: Shop Drawings shall be numbered consecutively and shall
accurately and distinctly present the following information:
a. Title Sheet
b. Plans: Showing all devices, pull boxes, cabinets, conduits and conductors in
their proposed locations
c. Riser Diagram: Showing all conduit relationships between devices shown on
the Plans. Show all power sources including panel identification and circuit
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number.
d. Single-Line/Block Diagrams: Show system architecture and signal
relationships of controls, processors and head-end devices within the system.
e. Custom Assembly Diagrams: For each custom assembly, provide an assembly
drawing illustrating the appearance of the assembled device. Include
dimensions, assembly components, and functional attributes (momentary or
alternate action switch, lens color, panel finish, color, etc.). "Custom
assemblies" include, but are not limited to:
1) Security Terminal Cabinets
2) Cover plates and Escutcheons
3) Receptacle Assemblies
4) Console Bezels and Materials
f. Component Connection Diagrams
1) Show the wire designations on all connectors.
2) Show a schedule of the wire colors connected to the pins on each device
connector.
g. Equipment Wiring Diagrams
1) Show a pictorial illustration of each equipment enclosure and/or
terminal cabinet, including terminals, components and wiring devices.
2) Show the device nomenclature exactly as shown on the single line
diagrams.
3) Terminations
a) Show every termination and terminating cable, with applicable
cable and wire numbers matching the single line diagrams.
b) Every termination in the system shall be documented.
c) Termination information may be rendered as a wiring list(s), if
properly coordinated with, and referenced to, typical component
and single-line diagrams. Otherwise, the Shop Drawings shall
show a pictorial of every component in the system, with its
terminations.
d) Show wire colors for each terminal.
e) For each wire exiting the enclosure, show the destination of the
wire by floor, room number and the drawing number of the panel
where the wire terminates.
h. Arrangements and sectional views
i. Necessary details, including complete information for making connections
between work under this Contract and work under other Contracts.
j. Stock or standard drawings will not be accepted for review unless full
identification and supplementary information is shown thereon in ink or
typewritten form.
k. Each Drawing or page shall include:
1) Project name, Project Number and descriptions
2) Submittal date and space for revision dates
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3) Identification of equipment, product or material
4) Name of Contractor and Subcontractor
5) Physical dimensions, clearly identified for mounting height
6) Identification of deviations from the Contract Documents
7) Contractor's stamp, initialed or signed, dated and certifying to review of
submittal, certification of field measurements and compliance with
Contract.
8) Location at which the equipment or materials are to be installed.
Location shall mean both physical location and location relative to other
connected or attached material.
2. Equipment Submittals
a. General: Equipment submittals shall be organized in the same chronological
order as listed in each specification section.
b. Provide a Title Page, with project name, Contractor’s name and address,
contact information, date of submission, and submission revision number.
c. Provide a Parts List, for proposed equipment, materials, components and
devices, listing the following information for each line item:
1) The system type,
2) Model number,
3) Project quantity,
4) Specification sheet page reference including Specification Section,
Article, Paragraph, and sub-paragraph.
d. Provide Manufacturers Specification Sheet with descriptive information for
equipment, materials, components and devices. Number each page, to
correspond with the Parts List.
e. Clearly delineate (with highlighter, arrow, or underline) on each specification
sheet, which model numbers, options and configurations are being proposed
for this project.
f. Include kinds of materials and finishes for all equipment.
3. Acceptance Testing Plan:
a. Submit a written document detailing the test procedures to be followed by the
contractor in evaluating and proving the installed System(s).
b. Provide a sample of the test forms to be used for each system and for each
component of each system.
c. Include all tests required by the equipment Manufacturer and by this
Specification.
4. Training Plan {Coordinate with TCCD Electronic Security Department for training
duration}
a. Comply with the requirements in Section 01 7900 (verify section} and
additional requirements herein.
b. Submit a training plan to be followed in training key employees in the
operation and maintenance of the installed systems at the project site. The
proposed training program shall be designed to provide a level of basic
competence with the system for selected personnel. These selected personnel
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shall then be expected to train other personnel as required, utilizing the
training that they have been given and the body of training documentation
provided by Contractor. This plan shall comply with the requirements stated
in the “Training” section, of these Specifications, all stated hours of which shall
be considered classroom hours.
c. The training plan shall cover the overall system, each individual system, each
subsystem, and each component. The plan shall also cover procedures for
database management, normal operations, and failure modes with response
procedures for each failure. Each procedural item must be applied to each
equipment level.
E. TCCD Electronic Security Department will return unchecked any submittal that does not
contain complete data on the work and full information on related matters.
F. Verification: The contractor shall check and acknowledge all shop drawings, and shall
place his signature on all shop drawings submitted to TCCD Electronic Security
Department. Contractor's signature shall constitute a representation that all quantities,
dimensions, field construction criteria, materials, catalog numbers, performance criteria
and similar data have been verified and that the submittal fully meets the requirements of
the Contract Documents.
G. Departure from Contract Requirements: If the shop drawings show departures from the
Contract requirements, the Contractor shall make specific mention thereof in his letter of
transmittal, otherwise review of such submittals shall not constitute review of the
departure. Review of the drawings shall constitute review of the specific subject matter
for which the drawings were submitted and not of any other structure, materials,
equipment, or apparatus shown on the drawing.
H. Use of Contract Drawings: The contractor may use the contract “bid” drawings for
preparation of shop drawings. When using portions of the contract documents for
submittal purposes the contractor shall take full responsibility for the information shown
on the drawings. The contractor shall add information as described in the shop drawing
submittal requirements herein. The submitted drawings shall include all cable types,
conduit fill, cable routing (start and destination), labels for all cables and devices, and IP
addresses for network connected devices. Incomplete submittals shall be rejected.
1.10 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS: (“AS-BUILT” RECORD SET)
A. Phase One: Notwithstanding any requirements specified elsewhere, submit for review the
following clearly labeled as the "Operating and Maintenance Manual" within thirty days
after Final Acceptance of the Installation and prior to requesting final payment:
1. Record Drawings: Submit electronic copies, in latest AutoCAD format, of revised
versions of drawings as submitted in the "Shop Drawing and Equipment submittal”.
Submittals shall show actual device locations, conduits, wiring and relationships as-
built. Include nomenclature showing as-built wire designations and colors.
2. Manuals: Submit two paper copies and one electronic copy (PDF format) of each of
the following materials in bound manuals with labeled dividers:
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a. Equipment Instruction Manuals: Complete, comprehensive instructions for
the operation of all devices and equipment provided as part of this work.
b. Manufacturers Instruction Manuals: All specification sheets, brochures,
Operation Manuals and service sheets published by the manufacturers of the
components, devices and equipment provided.
c. A final Bill of Material for each system
d. Include information for testing, repair, troubleshooting, assembly,
disassembly and recommended maintenance intervals.
e. Provide a replacement parts list with current prices. Include list of
recommended spare parts, tools, and instruments for testing and maintenance
purpose.
f. Performance, Test and Adjustment Data: Comprehensive documentation of all
performance verification according to parameters specified herein.
g. Warranties: Provide an executed copy of the Warranty Agreement and copies
of all manufacturers’ Warranty Registration papers as described herein.
B. Phase Two: Within fourteen days of receipt of review comments for the Operating and
Maintenance Manual (Phase One), submit the following corrected documents; two paper
and one electronic copies of the reviewed Record Drawings and two paper and one
electronic copy of the reviewed Operating and Maintenance Manuals to TCCD Electronic
Security Department.
1. In each equipment enclosure and/or terminal cabinet, the contractor shall place a
Single Line drawing of the system(s) and the respective Terminal Cabinet Wiring
Diagram in a clear plastic sleeve permanently attached to the cover of the terminal
cabinet.
2. The contractor shall provide to TCCD Electronic Security Department one copy of all
executive and user software, including all graphical maps on a USB storage device.
3. Sufficient information, (detailed schematics of subsystems, assemblies and
subassemblies to component level) clearly presented, shall be included to determine
compliance with drawings and specifications.
1.11 TRAINING
A. On-site Training
1. Comply with the requirements in Section 01 7900 and additional requirements
herein.
2. General: Present, review and describe all equipment and materials to TCCD
operating and maintenance personnel and fully demonstrate the operation and
maintenance of the systems, equipment and devices specified herein.
3. The training shall cover the overall system including integration of systems, each
individual system, each subsystem, and each component. The training shall also
cover procedures for database management, normal operations, and failure modes
with response procedures for each failure. Each procedural item must be applied to
each equipment level.
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4. Duration: Provide at least 8 {Coordinate training hours with the Project Manager for
each project} hours of on-site training of system operation to designated
representatives of TCCD Security Monitoring Center at a location convenient to
TCCD. Provide an additional eight hours of training to TCCD Electronic Security
Department personnel to describe system configuration to maintain system
hardware and software configurations. Training shall be coordinated to ensure
TCCD personnel are properly trained before any new systems are brought on line.
B. Manufacturers Certification Training {Specifier to coordinate with TCCD to determine if
manufacturer certification is required and which systems are to be included for each
project}
1. Provide [EACIDS / VSS / ECS / ENS] certification training.
a. Contractor to submit training plan for 4 individuals at either TCCD or
Manufacturers Training Facilities.
b. Include instruction of Manufacturers Certified Training Program, consisting of
software operating, programming, hardware installation, repair, and
troubleshooting.
C. Video Training Program: Provide System Training Video in DVD format. DVDs or
equivalent are to provide training on all user operation, maintenance and programming
aspects of the system as described above.
1.12 WARRANTY
A. Comply with Division 1 requirements and additional requirement s herein.
B. Warranty Period: The Contractor shall provide labor, equipment, and materials required
to maintain the entire system in an operational state as specified, for a period of a
minimum of one year after formal written acceptance of the system to include scheduled
and nonscheduled adjustments.
C. The Warranty shall serve two purposes:
1. The Contractor shall repair any system malfunction or installation deficiency
discovered by TCCD or their representatives during the warranty period.
2. The contractor shall replace any piece of equipment that ceases to function properly
during the warranty period.
D. The Contractor shall correct any installation deficiencies found against the contract
drawings and specifications discovered by TCCD Electronic Security Department during
the warranty period
E. Personnel: Service personnel shall be certified in the maintenance and repair of the
specific type of equipment installed and qualified to accomplish work promptly and
satisfactorily. TCCD Electronic Security Department shall be advised in writing of the
name of the designated service representative, and of any change in personnel.
F. Schedule of Work: The Contractor shall perform quarterly inspections to verify operation
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of equipment.
G. Inspections shall include visual checks and operational tests of console equipment,
peripheral equipment, local processors, sensors, and electrical and mechanical controls.
H. Inspections shall also include testing of all communication links to verify operation within
manufacturer’s parameters.
I. Emergency Response: TCCD Electronic Security Department will initiate service calls
when the system is not functioning properly. Qualified personnel shall be available to
provide service to the complete system. TCCD shall be furnished with a telephone number
where the service supervisor can be reached at all times. Service personnel shall be at site
within 4 hours after receiving a request for service. The system shall be restored to
proper operating condition within 8 hours after service personnel arrive onsite and obtain
access to the system.
J. Software Updates: The Contractor shall provide a description of all software updates to
TCCD, who will then decide whether or not they are appropriate for implementation.
After notification by TCCD, the Contractor shall implement the designated software
updates and verify operation in the system. These updates shall be accomplished in a
timely manner, fully coordinated with system operators, and shall be incorporated into
the operation and maintenance manuals, and software documentation. Contractor shall
make a system image file so the system can be restored to its original state if the software
update adversely affects system performance.
1. Contractor shall update client on known software issues for updates and shall
recommend when to update based on version update.
1.13 SPARE PARTS
A. Spare parts levels shall be maintained through the warranty period such that they are at
the original quantities at the end of the contractor’s involvement.
B. Unless otherwise noted herein, provide 2%, or a minimum of one, of the Contractor-
provided quantity of each type of active electronic device including, but not limited to,
card readers, electrified locking hardware, door position switches, request-to-exit (REX)
detectors, cameras, power supplies, intercoms, etc.
C. The following items shall not require spare parts provision: Connectors, conductors, patch
panels, mounting components, batteries, devices for which the system already
incorporates redundant components and components or devices whose total quantity is 3
or less and whose failure would not affect any other part of the system.
D. Submit Spare Parts Material list to the TCCD Electronic Security Department Manager for
approval prior to shipment.
1.14 EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A. While individual items of equipment may meet the equipment specifications and in fact
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meet the system specifications, the total system shall be designed so that the combination
of equipment actually employed does not produce any undesirable effects such as signal
distortion, noise pulses, transients, or crosstalk interferences when electrically associated
with itself or other equipment.
1.15 OWNER’S RIGHT TO USE EQUIPMENT
A. TCCD reserves the right to use equipment, material and services provided as part of this
work prior to Acceptance of the Work, without incurring additional charges and without
commencement of the Warranty period.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 GENERAL
A. Comply with Section 01 2500 {Confirm Section} and additional requirements herein.
B. Product Acceptability: The Products section contains lists of acceptable products. If
product substitutions are proposed, they must be made based upon a comparison of
equivalence to the product specified. Considerations may include, but shall not be limited
to functional, physical, aesthetic and/or interface aspects. TCCD shall be the sole judge of
whether or not a submitted substitution is deemed to be "equivalent" to that specified.
C. Manufacturers Specification Reference: Where specific material, devices, equipment, or
systems are specified directly, the current manufacturers' specification for the same
becomes a part of these specifications, as if completely elaborated herein.
D. Listed Manufacturers: Manufacturers listed in the product section are known to generally
meet the specification requirements. Listing of a manufacturer does not automatically
mean it meets all requirements listed herein. The contractor is responsible to provide any
hardware and/or software modifications for any submitted product to ensure
compatibility with the functional performance specified herein.
E. All equipment shall be new and the current model of a standard product of a manufacturer
of record. When a manufacturer provides a newer model than that included in the
specifications the contractor shall provide the newer model. A manufacturer of record
shall be defined as a company whose main occupation is the manufacture for sale of the
items of equipment supplied.
F. For each item of equipment offered, manufacturer shall maintain:
1. A factory production line
2. A stock of replacement parts
3. Engineering drawings, specifications, operating manuals and maintenance manuals
4. Manufacturer shall have published and distributed descriptive literature and
equipment specifications on each item of equipment offered.
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G. Complete System: All auxiliary and incidental equipment necessary for the complete
operation and protection of the systems specified herein shall be furnished and installed
as if specified in full.
H. Similar Devices: Similar devices within a system shall be identical.
I. Safety: Unless otherwise specified, all electronic equipment shall be UL rated. All
electronic equipment shall be of the dead front type, having no exposed live electrical
connections, terminals or exposures to hands-on operating surfaces or other exposed
surfaces during any power-on condition. Every live electrical connection, terminal or
exposure shall be covered with durable, removable insulating material.
J. Rack Mounting: All rack-mounted electronic equipment shall be specifically designed or
modified for standard 19-inch rack mounting unless otherwise noted.
K. Keying: Key all panels identically where provided for similar usage within a system.
L. Framing: Floor supported units shall be substantially framed and supported. All bolted
connections shall be made with self-locking devices.
M. Aesthetics: Coordinate all console or control panels so that their general appearance is
similar. Provide locking panel covers on all recessed, semi-recessed and surface mounted
control panels not located in equipment rooms. Control panels shall be contained within
or mounted to formed and welded aluminum or steel back boxes. Operating panels shall
be recessed within the back box to a depth sufficient to permit a locking hinge panel cover
to close completely without affecting any device within the enclosure.
N. Labeling: Provide intelligible permanent engraved identification on or adjacent to all
controls, fuses and/or circuit breakers, patching jacks, connectors, receptacles, terminal
blocks, meters, indicators, switches, monitors, and the like.
O. Engraving, labels, decals or other identification on any device, equipment or miscellaneous
component shall be coordinated with the associated Shop Drawings.
P. No proprietary identification on assemblies will be permitted.
Q. Operational Voltage: Devices connected to the fuse or breaker protected electrical system
and all auxiliary equipment necessary for the operation of the equipment associated with
systems specified herein shall be designed to operate from 105 to 130-volt, 60 Hertz,
alternating current service, with stable performance, fully in accordance with these
specifications, and shall have integral fuse or circuit breaker protection. Where operating
voltages outside the range noted here shall be clearly identified on the plan drawings.
R. Contractor-fabricated items shall be provided with fuses that indicate when they are
blown or defective.
S. All protection devices shall be located to facilitate replacement, resetting or observation of
status without demounting the associated unit and/or de-energizing adjacent equipment.
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T. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Components and devices shall be operated in
accordance with recommendations of the manufacturer and shall contain sufficient
permanent identification to facilitate replacement.
U. Wiring Practices: Consistently identified terminal strips shall be provided for all external
connections. These designations shall be shown on drawings.
2.02 MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS
A. Cabinets: Hoffman, Rittal, Wiegmann, Life Safety Power or equal, assembled and wired
with all components and as indicated on the drawings. Cabinets shall be equipped with
removable back panels, ventilations, fans and filters to maintain acceptable environmental
conditions for the components installed within the cabinet. Coordinate color, location, and
trim with TCCD Electronic Security Department.
B. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): Provide UPS for rack mounted equipment and
operator workstation equipment. Size the UPS to provide power to the attached load for a
minimum of 20 minutes. At rack locations provide rack mounted UPS. Provide American
Power Conversion (APC) Smart-UPS RT series or equal by Best Power or Tripp Lite.
1. Contractor shall follow TCCD standard of redundant power.
2. Power phasing:
a. Normal power to UPS to Redundant power.
C. Connection Devices
1. General Purpose Multi-Pin Panel Mounting Receptacle: Amp, Molex, or equal, or as
indicated on the Drawings.
2. General Purpose Multi-Pin Cable Connector: Cannon, Amp, or equal, or as indicated
on the Drawings.
D. Cable Termination Devices
1. Screw-Type Barrier Blocks: Kulka 601 or Kulka 601-3700 Series, TRW-Cinch, 140,
141 and 142 Series, Buchanan, or equal.
E. Wire and Cable Labels: Provide labels by Brady, Thomas and Betts, or equal.
F. Wire and Cable Support Racks: Provide Cable Support Racks by Unistrut, Kindorf, B-Line,
or equal.
G. Tamper Proof Screws: Provide tamper proof fasteners for installation of security
equipment in accessible locations. Provide six tamper proof screwdrivers and transfer to
TCCD prior to final acceptance testing.
2.03 SECURITY EQUIPMENT RACK AND DESK MATERIALS
{Specifier to confirm if racks and consoles are required for each project. When either is
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required, this Article should be included}
A. Consoles and Equipment Racks, General Provisions
1. Install equipment in the desks and racks as shown on the drawings and details,
including head end equipment for any ESS equipment.
2. Equip each rack and desk section with tapped EIA standard 19-inch mounting
angles front, back, and sides to its full height.
3. Provide flush, removable back and side panels with quick-release fasteners for each
bay.
4. Racks and desks shall be designed and installed to comply with seismic protection
standards for the applicable seismic zone.
5. Provide reinforcing members to ensure solid and flush mating at all surfaces.
6. Provide louvered venting near the top of each door.
7. Provide adequate ventilation, filters and fans to facilitate continuous air-flow.
8. Cooling Fans shall be “low-noise” type, of 25 Decibels or lower. Provide sufficient
air movement to keep equipment cooled to below 75% of the maximum operating
temperature.
9. Provide permanent, fixed mounting of all equipment, devices, and wiring within the
racks and desks. Equipment shall not be placed upon the floor of the racks or desks.
Wiring shall not be wrapped around equipment and devices.
10. Provide decorative bezels to match the desk for custom mounted equipment to
provide an aesthetically pleasing finished product.
11. Provide hardware to mount all equipment in the racks and desks such that a flush
front plane is maintained, unless otherwise shown on drawings.
12. Provide adequate terminals for all cables entering desks and racks. All cables shall
be terminated at terminal strips and receptacles.
13. Provide cable management guides, mounts, runners, clamps and wire duct with
slotted sidewalls to facilitate neat and secured cabling. Size to accommodate the
installed wire needs plus 50 percent additional capacity.
14. 10/12-outlet power strip: 72” long, 15-amp capacity, 125-volt, On/Off switch, cord
and plug or direct-wired, mount a minimum of one (1) power strip in each rack bay.
Provide two 6-outlet power strips for each desk.
15. For new desk, provide a semi-gloss textured finish. Coordinate desk finish and trim
with TCCD.
16. Installation of all wiring and equipment shall be in a neat and orderly manner, to
facilitate future service and upgrades.
17. Anchoring provisions at each rack bay to meet local building codes for seismic loads.
B. Equipment Racks, Floor Standing
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1. Cabinet: Provide Mid Atlantic WRK Series, Winsted Model VRx Vertical Equipment
Racks, or equal, of 77” useable panel height, overall size of approximately 86” high x
26” wide x 42.5” deep; with standard pedestal: steel doors; and fully adjustable
panel mounting rails with 10/32” holes at EIA standard universal spacing.
Configure equipment rack as shown on the drawings.
2. Louvered rear door: Full length, flush mounted, paddle latch, one per rack bay.
3. Top Fan Panel: Provide top panel with exhaust fans, safety guard, cord and plug.
Install a multi-fan top panel in each rack bay, with a sufficient number of low-noise
fans to provide the required cooling.
4. Solid side panels at each end of the console. Mid-sections shall remain open,
allowing access in-between console bays.
5. Pullout Work Surface: 3 ½” x 20” rack mountable work surface.
6. Provide a KVM switch for server management. Provide Triplite Model B04000819
w/flip up monitor or equal.
7. Provide blank plates to cover unused front spaces.
8. Coordinate console color, trim and finish with TCCD.
9. Provide leveling feet, floor mounting kit, earthquake kit, rack connector kit, keyed
locking hardware and miscellaneous hardware to provide a sealed and finished
appearance.
10. Refer to drawings for further details.
11. Obtain approval of all color and finishes with Owner before delivering and installing
consoles.
C. Equipment Rack, Swing-out Wall Mount
1. Provide Mid-Atlantic CWR series or equal swing-out wall mounted rack.
2. Nominal dimensions shall be 36”H x 24”W x 32”D.
3. Required swing-out clearance or 28”.
4. 18 RU useable rack space.
2.04 TEST EQUIPMENT
A. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing test equipment required to test the system
and cables in accordance with the parameters specified. Unless otherwise stated, the test
equipment shall not be considered part of the system. The Contractor shall furnish test
equipment of accuracy better than the parameters to be tested.
B. Readiness: Keep all test equipment at hand and maintain in calibrated condition at the
jobsite as required for routine and performance testing of this work.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
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3.01 GENERAL
A. Perform this Work in accordance with acknowledged industry and professional standards
and practices, and the procedures specified herein. Minimum installation standards shall
meet the requirements of NFPA 731 – Standard for the Installation of Electronic Premises
Security Systems 2020 Edition
B. Aesthetics are an important consideration in this installation. All components shall be
installed to have aesthetically pleasing results per TCCD. Actual locations of all visible
components shall be coordinated in advance with TCCD.
C. The Contractor shall insure that all installation personnel understand all the requirements
of the Specifications.
3.02 COORDINATION
A. General: Conform to the standards set forth in Division 1 and additional requirements
listed below.
1. Coordinate the work with TCCD Electronic Security Department and all trades to
assure that where this work interfaces to other trades, those interfaces are
provided, complete and functional.
2. Meet with a representative of TCCD Electronic Security Department and each trade.
Identify devices needed to complete functional operation of this work that are being
provided by TCCD, General Contractor or another trade, and assure that the work
being provided by others will be acceptable.
3. Make sure work by others is scheduled in order that this work can be installed in a
timely fashion.
4. Verify all dimensions, and work by others that may be necessary to facilitate the
work and coordinate with other trades. Assure that related work by others is
coordinated with this work.
5. Verify all field conditions. Regularly examine all construction and the work of others
that may affect the work to ensure proper conditions are provided for the
equipment and devices before their manufacture, fabrication or installation. Be
responsible for the proper fitting of the systems, equipment, materials, and devices
provided as part of this work.
6. Coordinate connections to electrified door hardware and door position switches
with the General contract, Division 26 contractor and Section 08 7100 contractor.
Where automated door actuators are provided coordinate connection to the
automatic actuator to active proper sequence to release the electric lock before door
actuator opens the door.
7. Coordinate with the elevator contractor for installation of card readers and the
interface between the EACS and elevator control system to ensure proper operation
of integration processes. {Remove if elevators are not a part of project}
B. Required Resources: Become familiar with the available access and space for equipment
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and any potential interference requiring coordination. Coordinate with TCCD to assure
that adequate electrical and HVAC services are available. Provide the physical space for
equipment, and ample access room for installation and maintenance of equipment.
C. Positioning Members: Provide additional support or positioning members as required for
the proper installation and operation of equipment, materials and devices provided as
part of this work as approved by TCCD without additional expense.
D. Interface Devices: Provide items necessary to complete this work in conformance with the
Contract Documents or the satisfaction of TCCD without any additional expense.
E. Equipment shall be mounted with sufficient clearance to meet applicable codes and
facilitate observation and testing. Securely hang and/or fasten with appropriate fittings to
ensure positive grounding, free of ground loops, throughout the entire system. Units shall
be installed parallel and square to building lines.
F. Installation shall comply with “Codes and Standards” section of this specification. Where
more than one code or regulation is applicable, the more stringent shall apply.
G. Install fire stopping for penetrations in slabs and firewalls to meet code at the completion
of work and prior to final testing demonstration to TCCD.
H. Project Documentation: Review all project documentation. If the Contractor perceives any
conflict or ambiguity in the contract documents, he shall seek interpretation from TCCD
prior to proceeding.
I. Supervision: Maintain a competent supervisor and supporting technical personnel
acceptable to TCCD during the entire installation. A change of supervisor during the
project shall not be acceptable without prior written approval from TCCD.
J. Work and Manpower Rules: Comply with all applicable jobsite work and labor regulations.
K. Shop Drawing Redlines: The contractor shall maintain on site the most current shop
drawings with redline mark-ups of changes where the installation varies from the shop
drawings. The contractor shall review the redline shop drawings with TCCD on a weekly
basis. The final redline drawings at completion of the installation shall be used by the
contractor to create the final as-built drawings.
L. {Include any project specific coordination items affecting the installation for each project.
Coordinate with TCCD Project Manager for specific coordination items}
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. The contractor shall field survey the site to verify equipment locations. Structural
modifications or other obstacles may require camera positions to vary to some extent
from those shown on the plans. Relocation of devices to provide adequate video coverage
of each area shall be approved by TCCD prior to installation. Where there may be a
question about device relocation the contractor shall coordinate with TCCD and request
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guidance
B. Conduit routing on the bid documents of interior building spaces is diagrammatic and
alternate conduit routing is acceptable to provide for a more efficient installation. Conduit
routing shall be coordinated with TCCD.
C. Contractor shall conduct detailed site surveys of each site during mobilization and the
shop drawing submittal process and provide detailed shop drawings indicating the
proposed installation of devices and conduit.
D. Wiring in finished areas where the wiring will be out of sight may be installed using
plenum cabling. Cable shall be supported by individual hangars installed for the purpose
of securing the plenum cable. Cables shall not be laid across the ceiling or secured to
lighting or ceiling supports. Refer to Section 28 0513 for additional requirements.
3.04 CYBERSECURITY HARDENING
A. The contractor shall provide cybersecurity hardening for each system and device
connected to the TCCD network. Hardening shall be in compliance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
B. The contractor shall provide a minimum of 40 hours of manufacturer professional
services for each system to ensure proper configuration of the system as well as
cybersecurity hardening.
C. All systems components that are interconnected through the data network should be
configured for authenticated and encrypted communications. If components cannot be
configured for a “zero trust” environment then compensating controls (network
segmentation, firewalls, etc.) should be employed.
3.05 SEISMIC PROTECTION
A. General:
1. Seismic protection criteria: Electrical and mechanical machinery installations in any
Seismic Risk Zone of the Uniform Building Code Seismic Risk Map shall be protected
from earthquakes.
2. Protection criteria for these zones shall be a Horizontal force Factor not less than
required by code or agency, considered passing through the machinery center of
gravity in any horizontal direction.
3. Unless vibration isolation is required to protect machinery against unacceptable
structure transmitted noise and/or vibration, machinery shall be protected from
earthquakes by rigid structurally sound attachment to the load supporting
structure. The number shall be determined by calculations performed by a
registered Texas professional engineer, as verified by the seismic restraint vendor.
4. Use protected spring isolators, or separate seismic restraints, to protect vibration
isolation machinery.
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5. Seismic snubbers and protected spring isolators shall be seismic protection-rated
along three principal axes, proven by independent laboratory testing or analysis, by
an independent, licensed structural engineer.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the design of the seismic restraint systems, and
shall supply all seismic calculations and details to the Engineer for review. The Contractor
shall supply to the Engineer details of the forces exerted by the restraints, anchorages, and
other points of attachment. Where manufacturer’s provide seismic restraints and
calculation the contractor may submit those for approval.
C. Electrical and mechanical equipment shall be installed in accordance with the following
guidelines:
1. SMACNA Publication: Guidelines for Seismic Restraints of Mechanical Systems
2. Texas Building Code Chapter 16
3. NUSIG – National Uniform Seismic Installation Guidelines
D. Contractor shall submit shop drawings for the mounting of equipment, fixtures, cabinets,
consoles, conduit and cable support racks. These drawings shall be prepared, stamped
and signed by a Registered Texas Structural Engineer
3.06 WORKMANSHIP
A. The installation shall be performed in a professional and competent manner.
B. On a daily basis, clean up and deposit in appropriate containers all debris from work
performed under the appropriate Specification sections. Stack and organize all parts, tools
and equipment when not being used.
C. Preparation, handling and installation shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer's
written instructions and technical data appropriate to the product specified.
D. Work shall conform to the National Electrical Contractors Association "Standard of
Installation" for general installation practice.
E. At the conclusion of the installation, work areas, including panel boxes, shall be vacuumed
and cleaned to remove debris and grease.
3.07 EQUIPMENT, RACK AND CONSOLE INSTALLATION
A. Construction: Coordinate access openings and wire paths through the cabinets for desk-
mounted devices.
B. Compliance: Comply with powering, conduit entry and grounding practices as described
herein and as required by code.
C. Coordination of Access: Coordinate the installation of access covers, hinged panels or pull-
out drawers to ensure complete access to terminals and interior components. Access shall
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be designed such that demounting or de-energizing of equipment is not required to gain
access to any equipment.
D. Service Loop: Fasten removable covers containing any wired component with a
continuous hinge along one side with associated wiring secured and dressed to provide an
adequate service loop. Appropriate stop locks shall be provided to hold all hinged panels
and drawers in a serviceable position.
E. Labeling: Provide an engraved lamacoid marker on the front of rack and desk-mounted
equipment including its designation as assigned and referenced consistently throughout
this project.
3.08 GROUNDING PROCEDURES
A. Comply with the requirement in Section 26 0526 and additional requirements herein.
B. Provide grounding of all systems and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’
recommendations, local electrical codes and industry standards.
C. Signal Ground: Signal ground shall be derived from the one main electrical panel that
serves all equipment herein.
D. Grounding procedures for wire, equipment and devices shall be in strict accordance with
manufacturers’ recommendations and standard installation practices.
E. All equipment enclosures of an assembly shall be grounded to the single grounding
terminal strip of each assembly.
F. Multiple Powered System Isolation: Where powered devices of the same system exist in
two or more locations and a different signal ground exists in each location, the system's
communication signal shall be isolated from signal ground at both source and destination
ends via modem, fiber optics or other equivalent method.
G. Contractor shall eliminate or correct all potential ground-loop problems in a manner
approved by TCCD.
H. Enclosure Isolation: Equipment enclosures of this section shall not be permitted to touch
each other or any other "grounded device" unless bolted together. Equipment enclosures
shall not be permitted to touch metallic conduit at any point. Conduit entry shall be made
using flexible non-metallic conduit material only.
I. Shielding: Shielded cables of this section shall be grounded exclusively to Signal Ground.
No shields shall be permitted to carry live currents of any kind. Shields shall be tied to
Signal Ground at the signal source end only, unless otherwise noted or required by the
manufacturer.
3.09 IDENTIFICATION AND TAGGING
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A. Cables, wires, wiring forms, terminal blocks and terminals shall be identified by labels,
tags or other permanent markings. The markings shall clearly indicate the function,
source, or destination of all cabling, wiring and terminals. The wire-marking format
contained in the shop drawings shall be utilized for all conductors installed under this
Specification. All cables and wires shall be identified, utilizing heat-shrink, machine
printed, polyolefin wire markers. Hand written tags are not acceptable.
B. Should a situation arise where the wire tagging format as shown on the shop drawings
cannot be used, a substitute format shall be submitted which complies with the intent to
provide documentation that will permit end-to-end tracing of all System wiring.
C. All terminal points shall be appropriately identified and labeled as shown on shop
drawings.
D. All panels shall be provided with permanently attached engraved lamacoid labels with
identifying names and functions. Labels shall be consistent in form, color, and typeface
throughout the system and all must contain the name of the system or subsystem as part
of the label textual information. Design, color, font and layout shall be coordinated with,
and approved by TCCD.
3.10 DATABASE PREPARATION, CHECKING AND ACTIVATION
A. Contractor shall provide TCCD Electronic Security Department with the appropriate forms
necessary to organize the system database inputs. Guidance shall also be provided to
TCCD personnel in a timely manner to insure their understanding of database format
requirements and constraints. It is essential that the above activities be clearly identified
on the Project Schedule so database preparation is accomplished in sufficient time to
permit orderly and on time system activation. The forms and guidance shall be presented
to TCCD not less than 60 days prior to scheduled central system activation.
B. It shall be the responsibility of TCCD to ensure the accuracy of the database information
entered on forms by thoroughly checking all completed data entry forms.
C. It shall be the responsibility of Contractor to ensure that database formatting is correct
prior to entry into the system and system activation.
D. The Contractor shall be responsible for the initial database entry into the system prior to
activation. The database shall consist of hardware and function-related information, i.e.,
system configuration, cameras, card readers, alarm points, software parameters for
system management, graphical maps and user profiles. A printout of the final database
shall be provided to TCCD Electronic Security Department for review and approval prior
to system activation.
E. System activation shall be the responsibility of Contractor. Once the system and database
have been demonstrated to be functioning properly according to manufacturer's
guidelines and the system design, all further database entries and upgrades shall be the
responsibility of TCCD Electronic Security Department, unless otherwise noted.
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F. If later versions of the operating system or application software are made available to, or
requested by TCCD, these updated versions shall be installed and checked out by
Contractor. Before installing upgrade software, Contractor shall insure that existing
database information is properly "backed-up" prior to any installation action.
3.11 START-UP RESPONSIBILITY
A. Contractor shall initiate System Operation. Competent start-up personnel shall be
provided by Contractor on each consecutive working day until the System is functional
and ready to start the acceptance test phase. If in TCCD’s judgment Contractor is not
demonstrating progress in solving any technical problems, Contractor shall supply
Manufacturer's factory technical representation and diagnostic equipment at no cost to
TCCD, until resolution of those defined problems.
B. Use a start-up sequence that incrementally brings each portion of the system on-line in a
logical order that incorporates checking individual elements before proceeding to
subsequent elements until the entire system is operational.
3.12 PRELIMINARY INSPECTION & TESTING
A. Perform a Preliminary Inspection and Test to determine the operating status of
components and systems prior to Final Acceptance Testing.
B. Coordination: Coordinate testing of components of the system in cooperation with other
trades.
C. Verification: Prior to performing Preliminary Testing, perform inspection and/or testing
procedures to insure the following:
1. Safe and proper operation of all components, devices or equipment, and the absence
of extraneous or interfering signals.
2. Proper grounding of devices and equipment.
3. Integrity of signal and electrical system ground connections.
4. Proper powering of devices and equipment.
5. Integrity of all insulation, shield terminations and connections.
6. Integrity of soldered connections and absence of solder splatter, solder bridges, and
debris of any kind.
7. Proper dressing of wire and cable.
8. "Wire-checking" of all circuitry, including phase and continuity.
9. Preliminary targeting, back focus, and setup of video camera assemblies.
10. Mechanical integrity of all support and positioning provisions, i.e.: as provided for
video cameras, monitors and any other equipment.
11. Sequencing: If applicable, determine and record the sequence of energizing systems
to minimize the risk of damage from improper startup.
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12. Operation of all systems in accordance with specified performance requirements.
D. Adjustments and Documentation: After successfully energizing the systems, make all
preliminary adjustments and document the setting of all controls, parameters of all
corrective networks, voltages at key system interconnection points, gains and losses as
applicable. Tabulate all data along with an inventory of test equipment, a description of
testing conditions and a list of test personnel. Copies of preliminary test data shall
accompany copies of performance testing data as part of the Operating and Maintenance
submittal.
3.13 PREPARATION FOR ACCEPTANCE (PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION)
A. Temporary facilities and utilities shall be properly disconnected, removed, and disposed of
off-site.
B. Systems, equipment, and devices shall be in full and proper adjustment and operation, and
properly labeled and identified.
C. Materials shall be neat, clean and unmarred, and parts securely attached.
D. Broken work, including glass, raised flooring and supports, ceiling tiles and supports,
walls, doors, etc., shall be replaced or properly repaired, and debris cleaned up and
appropriately discarded.
E. Extra materials as specified shall be delivered and stored at the premises as directed.
F. Test reports of each system and each system component, and project record documents
shall be complete and available for inspection and delivery as directed by TCCD.
3.14 ACCEPTANCE TESTING AND ADJUSTING PROCEDURES
A. Purpose: Conduct testing and adjusting procedures to realize and verify the performance
criteria specified herein. Successfully demonstrate the acceptable performance of each
specified system in the presence of a representative from the TCCD Electronic Security
Department and Consultant of Record.
B. Scope: Conduct all performance testing, adjustment and documentation procedures to
verify and realize compliance with the performance specifications herein. Make available
at least one engineer familiar with this work, additional staff as required to conduct the
testing, and all required test equipment for the duration of performance testing
verification, at the convenience of TCCD.
C. Acceptance Testing Readiness: Acceptance testing will be performed after the system is
installed and pre-tested completely.
1. The contractor shall have successfully tested the system prior to scheduling formal
acceptance testing. Contractor shall correct any and all deficiencies found at that
time. The Contractor shall provide pre-test documentation showing the entire
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system has been tested with signature of the project manager attesting the pre-test
work has been completed.
2. Acceptance testing will be conducted in accordance with the approved Acceptance
Testing Plan.
3. Deliver all equipment, devices and materials required for the security system(s)
work to the site at least fourteen working days prior to the scheduled Completion
Date.
4. Install, test and ready all of the security system(s) work for final Acceptance Testing
of the Installation to start ten working days prior to the Completion Date.
D. Acceptance Testing Schedule: Contractor shall confirm in writing to TCCD Electronic
Security Department when the system is ready for acceptance testing. Contractor shall
then schedule a complete Acceptance Test at the convenience of TCCD.
E. Acceptance Testing: Contractor shall test and verify the performance of all equipment,
systems, interfaces and peripheral equipment in the presence of the TCCD. Tests shall be
performed in accordance with the requirements of individual systems as specified herein
and in related specification sections to include sections on Integration.
F. Correction of Jobsite Observation Report Items: Perform any and all remedial work to
correct inadequate performance or unacceptable conditions of, or relating to any of this
work, as determined by TCCD Electronic Security Department prior to the completion
date. Corrective work shall be performed at no additional cost to the TCCD.
G. Test Documentation: Document all acceptance testing, calibration and correction
procedures described herein with the following information:
1. Performance date of the procedure.
2. The names of personnel conducting the procedure.
3. The equipment used to conduct the procedure.
4. Type of procedure and description.
5. Condition during performance of procedure.
6. Parameters measured and their values, including values measured prior to
calibration or correction as applicable.
7. Parameters associated with calibration or corrective networks, components or
devices.
3.15 FINAL PROCEDURES
A. Portable Equipment: Furnish portable equipment specified herein to the TCCD Electronic
Security Department, along with complete documentation for the materials furnished. All
portable equipment shall be presented in the original manufacturer's packing, complete
with manufacturer’s instructions, manuals and documents. Testing of all portable
equipment shall have been previously conducted by the Contractor.
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B. Post Acceptance Work: Check, inspect and adjust all systems, equipment, devices and
components specified, approximately 60 days after Acceptance of the Installation.
END OF SECTION