| Paragraph # and Title (if any) |
Note to Designer |
Change Text |
| Note: Pg 4 |
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For "Navy" to "all DoD" |
| Note: Pg 4 |
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"Telecommunications Interior Infrastructure Planning and Design" to “Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure Planning and Design” |
| Note 5: Pg 5 |
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"Provide fiber optic cabling to piers in accordance with UFC 4-150-02, "Design: Dockside Utilities for Ship Service" for Navy projects only." |
| Para 1.1 References, Pg 6 |
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"UFC 3-580-01 applies to all sections of this specification. ADD the following to the list of publications:
"U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)"
"UFC 3-580-01 (2024) Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure Planning and Design"
"BICSI International Standards Program (BICSI)"
"BICSI, Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual"
"BICSI, Outside Plant Design Reference Manual"
"BICSI, Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual" |
| Para 1.1 References, Pg 8 |
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"TIA/EIA-598" to "TIA ANSI/TIA-598" |
| Para 1.2 Related Requirements, Pg 8 |
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"UFC 3-580-01" |
| Para 1.3 Definitions, Pg 10 |
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"UFC 3-580-01 & ANSI/TIA-607" |
| Para 1.4 System Description, pg 11 |
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"NMCI contractor" to "NEC Personnel" |
| Para 1.4 System Description, pg 11 |
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"NMCI contractor" to "Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) personnel (such as COE, DPW, NEC, Yakima Training Center NEC, and the 627th Communications Squadron)" |
| Para 1.5 Submittals, Pg 12 |
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"The JBLM NEC project team shall perform a technical review of all telecommunications submittals and requests for information (RFI)s for each project and provide review comments to the Government project team. Prior to the government’s approval of telecommunications cable cutover plan submittals, the government project team must have the JBLM NEC project team’s technical review comments and approval. This is necessary because of the coordination required for outside agency approval processes and scheduling of service interruptions to minimize the impact on the services JBLM NEC provides to its customers." |
| Para 1.5 Submittals, Pg 12 & 13, SD-02, SD-03, SD-06, SD-10 & SD-11 |
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NEC |
| Para 1.6.1.1 Telecommunications Outside Plant Show Drawings, NOTE:, Pg 14 |
Add |
"for all projects in accordance With UFC 3-580-01, paragraphs 2-1 through 2-1.3" |
| Para 1.6.1.1 Telecommunications Outside Plant Show Drawings, Pg 14 |
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"UFC 3-580-01, TIA-606, and JBLM NEC Telecommunications Drawing Template."
ADD:
"UFC 3 580-01 Tables 2-1 and 2-2 list expected submissions and when they are due in the process. These time frames may be adjusted for fast-tracked or other delivery mechanisms to align with design processes." |
| Para 1.6.3 OSP Test Plan, Pg 16 |
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The contractor must submit for USG review a test plan of all proposed cabling and equipment being installed under the project. After the contractor has completed the installation and testing of the information technology system, the contractor must submit a test report for all fiber and copper cabling. The contractor’s Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) must approve both the test plan and the test report before submitting to the USG. All cable test plans must comply with UFC 3-580-01, paragraph 2-6.5, and TIA-607. |
| Para 1.6.4.1 Alternative Qualifications, Pg 18 |
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[1] & [3000] |
| Para 1.6.5 Regulatory Requirements |
Add |
UFC 3-580-01 |
| Para 1.7 Delivery, Storage, and Handling |
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[152], ([500] [1000] feet [500] |
| Para 1.8.1 Record Documentation |
Add |
UFC 3-580-01, Tables 2-1 and 2-2 |
| Para 2.2 Telecommunications Entrance Facility, NOTE:, pg 20 |
Add |
UFC 3-580-01 |
| Para 2.2.1 Guilding Protector Assemblies, Pg 21 |
Replace with following |
"Provide Protected Entrance Terminal (PET) in accordance with UFC 3-580-01, paragraph 3-9.5.8.1 Protected Entrance Terminal.
A PET is a device that provides electrical protection and a demarcation termination point where the OSP cabling transitions to the inside plant (ISP) cabling within an EUB.
PETs must be UL-listed and must be of flame-retardant construction and equipped with a build-in splice chamber; either 5-pin solid state or gas protector modules; locking cover; and output onto either 110 blocks. Connect PETs to the building’s lightning protection grounding system as required in NFPA 780. Terminate OSP copper cable pairs on the primary protector blocks of the PET, equipped with either 5-pin solid state or gas protector modules" |
| Para 2.2.2 Protector Modules, pg 21 |
Replace with following |
[three] [two] - electrode" with "and UFC 3-580-01, paragraph 3-9.5.8.1 Protected Entrance Terminal" |
| Para 2.3.1.2, b. Direct Burial, pg 22 |
Replace with following |
"Do not use direct buried closures on JBLM. Repairs to damaged existing direct buried cables are to be made in pedestals. Refer to UFC 3-580-01." |
| Para 2.3.1.2, c. Direct Burial, pg 22 |
Replace with following |
"Provide underground closure suitable to house a straight, butt, and branch splice in a protective housing (pre-formed stainless-steel type for copper and ‘‘Tyco’’ or an approved equal for fiber). Closure shall be of suitable thermoplastic, thermoset, or stainless-steel material supplying structural strength necessary to pass the mechanical and electrical requirements in a vault or maintenance hole environment. Encapsulating compound shall not be used. “Stretch cases” are not allowed. Do not use encapsulating compounds. Flash test using dry nitrogen gas to ensure dry and airtight seals. Splice cases shall be installed in such a manner that their weight is supported by the cable hooks in the maintenance hole/vault." |
| Para 2.3.2.1 Aerial, pg 23 |
Replace with following |
"In accordance with UFC 3-580-01, paragraph 3-8.1 Aerial Fiber: Do not use aerial fiber splices without USG approval. Place fiber optic splices in a pedestal at the bottom of the pole." |
| Para 2.3.2.2 Direct Burial, pg 23 |
Replace with following |
"Do not use direct buried closures on JBLM. Repairs to damaged existing direct buried cables are to be made in pedestals. Refer to UFC 3-580-01." |
| Para 2.3.2.3 In Vault or Manhole |
Replace with following |
"Provide underground closure suitable to house splice organizer in a protective housing (‘‘Tyco’’ or an approved equivalent). Closure shall be of thermoplastic, thermoset, or stainless steel material supplying structural strength necessary to pass the mechanical and electrical requirements in a vault or manhole environment. Encapsulating compound shall not be used. Do not use encapsulating compounds. Flash test using dry nitrogen gas to ensure dry and airtight seals. Splice cases shall be installed in such a manner that their weight is supported by the cable hooks in the maintenance hole/vault." |
| Para 2.5.1 Copper Cable Splices |
Replace with following |
"Provide multipair, inline or foldback splices of a moisture resistant, insulation displacement connector held rigidly in place to assure maximum continuity in accordance with RUS Bull 1753F-401 and UFC 3-580-01." |
| Para 2.5.3 Fiber Optic Cable Splices |
Replace with following |
"In accordance with UFC 3-580-01, paragraph 3-9.6.4, Splicing: Use the fusion method when splicing FOC into one continuous length. Fusion splices must have an insertion loss of <0.05 dB and return loss of >55 dB for loose tube fiber, or must have an insertion loss of <0.10 dB and return loss of >55 dB for ribbon fiber." |
| Para 2.8 Wire and Cable, NOTE:, pg 25 |
Change |
"I3A" to "UFC 3-580-01" |
| Para 2.3.3 Grounding and Bonding Conductors, pg 27 |
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"Provide grounding and bonding conductors in accordance with RUS 1755.200, ANSI/TIA-607, IEEE C2, NFPA 70 and UFC 3-580-01, paragraph 3-3.5 through 3-3.5.3. In underground structures, a bonding ribbon must be installed around the interior of each supporting structure so that splice cases and rack anchors can be bonded. Install a bonding ribbon in each half of two-part MHs. Permanently bond the top and bottom ribbons to the integrated ground system." |
| Para 2.11 Cable Tags in MH, HH, and Vaults, Pg 27 |
Replace with following |
"Provide tags for each telecommunications cable or wire located in maintenance holes, hand holes, and vaults. Cable tags shall be polyethylene and labeled in accordance with TIA/EIA-606-A and JBLM NEC Labeling Scheme. Handwritten labeling is unacceptable. No metal tags." |
| Para 2.11.1 Stainless Steel, Pg 27 |
Replace with following |
"Do not use metal tags on JBLM." |
| Para 2.13 Bonding Ribbon, Pg 28 |
Change |
"Grounding Braid" to "Bonding Ribbon" |
| Para 3.13 Direct Burial System, Pg 29 |
Change |
"Installation must be in accordance with UFC 3-580-01 and RUS Bull 1751F-640." |
| Para 3.1.3.1 Cable Placement, Pg 29 |
Change |
Marked "Reserved" to maintain paragraph numbering |
| Para 3.1.3.2 Identification Slabs [Markers], Pg 29 |
Change |
Marked "Reserved" to maintain paragraph numbering |
| Para 3.1.3.3 Backfill for Rocky Soil, Pg 29 |
Change |
Marked "Reserved" to maintain paragraph numbering |
| Para 3.1.4.1 Cable End Caps, Pg 30 |
Change |
"must" to "shall" |
| Para 3.1.8.3 Installation of Cables in MH, HH, & Vaults, Pg 31 |
Delete |
"Embossed metal" |
| Para 3.1.8.3 Installation of Cables in MH, HH, & Vaults, Pg 31 |
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"Coordinate cable labeling with JBLM NEC through the Contracting Officer's Representative. Cable labeling shall comply with the JBLM NEC Labeling Scheme." |
| Para 3.1.9 Aerial Cable Installation, Pg 31 |
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"Pole installation must be as specified in UFC 3-580-01, IEEE C2," |
| Para 3.1.10.1 Copper Conductor Splices, Pg 32 |
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"UFC 3-580-01, ANSI/TIA-758," |
| Para 3.1.10.1 Copper Conductor Splices, Pg 32 |
Add |
"Do not use encapsulating compounds. Flash test using dry nitrogen gas to ensure dry and airtight seals." |
| Para 3.1.10.2 Fiber Optic Splices |
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"and UFC 3-580-01. Use the fusion method when splicing FOC into one continuous length. Fusion splices must have an insertion loss of <0.05 dB and return loss of >55 dB for loose tube fiber, or must have an insertion loss of <0.10 dB and return loss of >55 dB for ribbon fiber. FOC splice cases must meet requirements of TIA/EIA 515B000. Do not use encapsulating compounds. Flash test using dry nitrogen gas to ensure dry and airtight seals." |
| Para 3.1.12.1 Telecomm Master Ground Bar (TMGB) |
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specified in UFC 3-580-01, TIA-607 and specification "Sections 27 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, 27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM and Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM." |
| Para 3.1.13 Cut-Over, Pg 33 |
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"The RCDD shall render, stamp and approve the Cut-Over Plan in accordance with UFC 3-580-01, ANSI/TIA-606, and as specified in Section 27 10 00, BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM.
For existing fiber optic cable that is being re-homed and/or re-terminated, Tier 2 testing (unidirectional) must be performed from the originating or unaffected end prior to the start of work to identify existing defects or anomalies that need to be corrected. Once work has been completed on the existing fiber optic cable as part of the re-homing/re-termination effort, Tier 1 testing must be completed from the end of the new work completed. Upon completion of Tier 1 testing, Tier 2 testing (bidirectional) must be completed to re-certify the completed permanent link. Any existing fiber optic cable strands damaged during the re-homing/re-termination effort must be repaired and restored to working order." |
| Para 3.2.1 Labels, Pg 34 |
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"in accordance with UFC 3-580-01 and the JBLM NEC Labeling System Standard, and ANSI/TIA-606." |
| Para 3.2.2 Cable Tag Installation |
Delete |
"[Tag only new wire and cable provided by this contract.]" |
| Para 3.2.2 Cable Tag Installation |
Replace with following |
"When a cable is re-homed to a new location all existing cable tags and terminal labels on the re-homed cable must be re-tagged and re-labeled in each maintenance hole/hand hole to reflect the new information." |
| Para 3.2.2 Cable Tag Installation |
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"[The labeling of telecommunications cable tag identifiers must be [in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606, UFC 3-580-01, and the JBLM NEC Labeling Scheme.] " |
| Para 3.2.3 Termination Hardware |
Add |
"in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606, UFC 3-580-01, and the JBLM NEC Labeling Scheme." |
| Para 3.5.2 Acceptance Tests, Pg 36 |
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"in accordance with UFC 3-580-01, ANSI/TIA 526-7, ANSI/TIA-526-14, and RUS Bull 1753F-201" |
| Para 3.5.2.1 Copper Conductor Cable |
Add |
"UFC 3-580-01 and ANSI/TIA-758:
- direct current (DC) insulation resistance
- grounds
- opens
- transpositions
- shield continuity
- loop resistance
- insertion loss
- capacitance"
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| Para 3.5.2.2 Fiber Optic Cable |
Replace with following |
"Splice losses must not exceed 0.3 db." with "In accordance with UFC 3-580-01, paragraph 3-9.6.4: Fusion splices must have an insertion loss of <0.05 dB and return loss of >55 dB for loose tube fiber, or must have an insertion loss of <0.10 dB and return loss of >55 dB for ribbon fiber." |