1、 01-10 27 52 23 - 1 SECTION 27 52 23 NURSE CALL AND CODE BLUE SYSTEMS SPEC WRITER NOTES: Edit between BOLD BLUE /-/ Delete if not applicable to project. Defer to VA TVE (005OP3B see Paragraph 1.3.D for specific contact info) for technical assistance. Included throughout this specification are refere
2、nces to the Systems interface capability and various related features. The system designer shall verify availability of this system and coordinate associated requirements and subsequent interface(s). It is the responsibility of the Spec Writer to select, edit and renumber the appropriate portions of
3、 this document to conform to the overall TIP requirements. Where deviations occur, the Spec Writer shall contact the appropriate authorities identified herein for technical assistance and approval(s) BEFORE THE FINAL CONTRACT DOCUMENT CAN BE APPROVED BY VA. PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION SUMMARY A. Wo
4、rk covered by this document includes design, engineering, labor, material and products, equipment warranty and system guarantee, training and services for, and incidental to, the complete installation of new and fully operating National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code 101.3-2 (a)
5、 Labeled and (b) Listed, Emergency Service Nurse-Call and/or Life Safety listed Code Blue Communication System and associated equipment (here-in-after referred to as the System) provided in approved locations indicated on the contract drawings. These items shall be tested and certified capable of re
6、ceiving, distributing, interconnecting and supporting Nurse-Call and/or Code Blue communications signals generated local and remotely as detailed herein. B. Work shall be complete, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Recognized Testing Labatory (NRTL i.e. Underwriters Labo
7、ratory UL) Listed and Labeled; and VA Central Office (VACO), Telecommunications Voice Engineering (TVE 005OP3B) tested, certified and ready for operation. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-01-10 27 52 23 - 2 C. The System shall be deliv
8、ered free of engineering, manufacturing, installation, and functional defects. It shall be designed, engineered and installed for ease of operation, maintenance, and testing. D. The term “provide”, as used herein, shall be defined as: designed, engineered, furnished, installed, certified, tested, an
9、d guaranteed by the Contractor. E. Specification Order of Precedence: In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the Projects Contract Drawings outlined and/or cited herein; THE TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT TAKES PRECEDENCE. HOWEVER, NOTHING IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL SUPERSEDE APPLICABLE
10、EMERGENCY LAWS AND REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY NATIONAL AND/OR LOCAL LIFE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CODES. The Local Fire Marshall and/or VA Public Safety Officer are the only authorities that may modify this documents EMERGENCY CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, on a case by case basis, in writing and confirmed b
11、y VAs Project Manager (PM), Resident Engineer (RE) and TVE-005OP3B. The VA PM is the only approving authority for other amendments to this document that may be granted, on a case by case basis, in writhing with technical concurrencies by VAs PM, RE, TVE-005OP3B and identified Facility Project Person
12、nel. F. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Contractor shall ensure that all management, sales, engineering and installation personnel have read and understand the requirements of this specification before the system is designed, engineered, delivered and provided. The Contractor shall fur
13、nish a written statement stating this requirement as a part of the technical submittal that includes each name and certification, including the OEMs. The Contractor is cautioned to obtain in writing, all approvals for system changes relating to the published contract specifications and drawings, fro
14、m the PM and/or the RE before proceeding with the change. 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS A. 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples. B. 07 84 00 Firestopping. C. 26 05 21 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (600 Volts and Below). D. 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection. E. 27 05 11 R
15、equirements for Communications Installations. F. 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems. G. 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-01-10 27 52 23 - 3 H. 27 10 00 TIP
16、Structured Communications Systems Cabling. I. 27 11 00 TIP Communications Interface and Equipment Rooms Fittings. J. 27 15 00 TIP Communications Horizontal and Vertical Cabling. / J. 27 15 00.61 / 71 Radio Entertainment Equipment and System; and/or Extension. / / K. 27 41 31 / 41 Master Antenna Tele
17、vision Equipment and Systems and/or Extension. / / L. 27 51 16 Public Address you; successful bidder. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-01-10 27 52 23 - 4 1.4 REFERENCES A. The installation shall comply fully with all governing authorit
18、ies, laws and ordinances, regulations, codes and standards, including, but not limited to: 1. United States Federal Law: a. Departments of: 1) Commerce, Consolidated Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 15 Under the Information Technology Management Reform Act (Public Law 104-106), the Secretary of Comm
19、erce approves standards and guidelines that are developed by the: a) Chapter II, National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST formerly the National Bureau of Standards). Under Section 5131 of the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 and the Federal Information Security Management
20、 Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347), NIST develops Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS) 140-2Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules. b) Chapter XXIII, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA aka Red Book) Chapter 7.8 / 9; CFR, Title 47 Federal c
21、ommunications Commission (FCC) Part 15, Radio Frequency Restriction of Use and Compliance in “Safety of Life” Functions and, Essential and Emergency Communications. 4) Labor, CFR, Title 29, Part 1910, Chapter XVII - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety and Health
22、 Standard: a) Subpart 7 - Definition and requirements (for a NRTL 15 Labatorys, for complete list, contact (http:/www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/faq_nrtl.html): 1) UL: a) 44-02 Standard for Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables. b) 65 Standard for Wired Cabinets. c) 83-03 Standard for Thermoplastic-Insu
23、lated Wires and Cables. d) 467-01 Standard for Electrical Grounding and Bonding Equipment e) 468 Standard for Grounding and Bonding Equipment. f) 486A-01 Standard for Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors g) 486C-02 Standard for Splicing Wire Connectors. h) 486D-02 Standa
24、rd for Insulated Wire Connector Systems for Underground Use or in Damp or Wet Locations. i) 486E-00 Standard for Equipment Wiring Terminals for Use with Aluminum and/or Copper Conductors. j) 493-01 Standard for Thermoplastic-Insulated Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cable. k) 514B-02 Standard
25、for Fittings for Cable and Conduit. l) 1069 Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment. m) 1449 Standard for Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors. n) 1479-03 Standard for Fire Tests of Through- Penetration Fire Stops. o) 1666 Standard for Wire/Cable Vertical (Riser) Tray Flame Tests. p) 1863 Standar
26、d for Safety, Communications Circuits Accessories. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-01-10 27 52 23 - 6 q) 2024 Standard for Optical Fiber Raceways. r) 60950-1/2 Information Technology Equipment Safety. 2) Canadian Standards Association
27、 (CSA): same tests as for UL. 3) Communications Certifications Labatory (CCL): same tests as for UL. 4) Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ITSNA formerly Edison Testing Labatory ETL): same tests as for UL. b) Subpart 35 Compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. c) Subpart 36 - Design and construct
28、ion requirements for exit routes. d) Subpart 268 - Telecommunications. e) Subpart 305 - Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use. 5) Department of Transportation, CFR, Title 49 (Public Law 89-670), Part 1, Subpart C Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): a) Standards AC 110/460-ID a
29、nd Major Renovations, Article VI, Paragraph B. b) Volume C - Minor and NRM Projects, Article III, Paragraph S. c) Volume E - Request for Proposals Design/Build Projects, Article II, Paragraph F. 6) Mission Critical Facilities Design Manual (Final Draft 2007). 7) Life Safety Protected Design Manual (
30、Final Draft 2007). 8) Solicitation for Offerors (SFO) for Lease Based Clinics (05-2009). b. Federal Specifications (Fed. Specs.): 1) A-A-59544-00 - Cable and Wire, Electrical (Power, Fixed Installation). 2. National Codes: a. American Institute of Architects (AIA): Guidelines for Healthcare Faciliti
31、es. b. American National Standards Institute/Electronic Industries Association/Telecommunications Industry Association (ANSI/EIA/TIA): 1) 568-B - Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standards: a) B-1 General Requirements. b) B-2 Balanced twisted-pair cable systems. c) B-3 - Fiber optic cab
32、le systems. 2) 569 - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-01-10 27 52 23 - 8 3) 606 Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Communication
33、s Buildings. 4) 607 Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications. 5) REC 127-49 Power Supplies. 6) RS 270 Tools, Crimping, Solderless Wiring Devices, Recommended Procedures for User Certification. c. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME): 1) Standard 17.4 G
34、uide for Emergency Personnel. 2) Standard 17.5 Elevator AND the primary location is required to be in the SCC Room /_/. 1. These two (2) additional remote locations shall be fully manned: a. 24/7/365 for certified Hospital /Clinics/ / other _/. b. As long as other identified VA Medical / Servicing F
35、acilities are open for servicing patients. c. At a minimum, Code Blue Functions shall be provided in all Recovery (Medical and Surgical) Rooms, Intensive Care Units (ICU), Cardiac Care Units (CCU), Step Down Room, Life Support / Monitoring Rooms, Oncology / Radiology Procedure Rooms, Dialysis / and
36、_ / Areas. d. The minimum remote enunciation locations shall be: 1) The Telephone / PBX Operator Room. 2) The Police Control / Operations Room. 3) Other location(s) that is specifically approved by VA Headquarters TVE - 005OP3B DURING THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT STAGES AND PRIOR TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASE. 2
37、. In addition to the two (2) remote locations afore described, the following locations are the minimum required for additional Nurse Call /Code Blue Annunciation: a. “On Call” Rooms. b. Each Nurse Master Station. c. Each Staff Station. d. Each Duty Station. / e. _. / 3. The MAXIMUM enunciation time
38、period from placement of the Code Blue Call to enunciation at each remote locations is 10 seconds; and, 15 seconds to the subsequent enunciating media stations (i.e. PA, Radio Paging, Emergency Telephone or Radio Backup, etc.). Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted wit
39、hout license from IHS-,-,-01-10 27 52 23 - 19 K. Each Code Blue System shall be designed to provide continuous electrical supervision of the complete and entire system (i.e. dome light bulbs each light will be considered supervised if they use any one or a combination of (UL) approved electrical sup
40、ervision alternates, as identified in UL-1069, 1992 revision, wires, contact switch connections, circuit boards, data, audio, and communication busses, main and UPS power, etc.). All alarm initiating and signaling circuits shall be supervised for open circuits, short circuits, and system grounds. Ma
41、in and UPS power circuits shall be supervised for a change in state (i.e. primary to backup, low battery, UPS on line, etc.). When an open, short or ground occurs in any system circuit, an audible and visual fault alarm signal shall be initiated at the nurse control station and all remote locations.
42、 L. When the System is approved to connect to a separate communications system (i.e. LAN, WAN, Telephone, Public Address, radio raging, wireless systems, etc) the connection point shall meet the following minimum requirements for each hard wired / wireless connection (note each wireless system conne
43、ction MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO CONTRACT BID BY VA HEADQUARTERS TVE - 005OP3B AND SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT - 005OP2B hereinafter referred to as SM - 005OP2B): 1. UL 60950-1/2. 2. FIPS 142. 3. FCC Part 15 Listed Radio Equipment restriction compliance approved by SM 005OP2B. M. All passive distribution equ
44、ipment shall meet or exceed -80 dB radiation shielding (aka RFI) shielding specifications and be provided with connectors specified by the OEM. N. All equipment face plates utilized in the system shall be stainless steel, anodized aluminum or UL approved cycolac plastic for the areas where provided.
45、 O. Noise filters and surge protectors shall be provided for each equipment interface cabinet, headend cabinet, control console and local and remote amplifier locations to insure protection from input primary AC power surges and to insure noise glitches are not induced into low voltage data circuits
46、. P. Plug-in connectors shall be provided to connect all equipment, except coaxial cables. Coaxial cable distribution points shall use coaxial cable connections recommended by the cable OEM and approved by the Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from
47、IHS-,-,-01-10 27 52 23 - 20 system OEM. Base band cable systems shall utilize barrier terminal screw type connectors, at a minimum. As an alternate, crimp type connectors installed with a ratchet type installation tool are acceptable provided the cable dress, pairs, shielding, grounding, connections
48、 and labeling are the same as the barrier terminal strip connectors. Tape of any type, wire nuts or solder type connections are unacceptable and will not be approved. R. Audio Level Processing: The control equipment shall consist of audio mixer(s), volume limiter(s) and/or compressor(s), and power amplifier(s) to process, adjust, equalize, isolate, filter, and amplify each audio channel for each sub-zone in the system and distribute them into the Systems RF interfacing distribution trunks and amplification circ
