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VOICE & DATA COMMUNICATIONS Section 16760 15-1207 contractor shall provide and install surface mounted raceway. The use of different series raceways is required at locations where cable fill capacities are exceeded. In location where there is more than one communications cable required on solid walls, the contractor may install a single vertical feed from the ceiling space to the outlet or device. A maximum fill capacity of 40% will be deemed acceptable. Maximum fill capacity will be based on geometry of raceway and not cross-sectional area. At the outlet or device location, the contractor shall install an appropriately sized surface mount box to house the communications outlet cables. 1. The contractor shall provide and install all surface mounted raceway and appropriate fittings to provide a safe and complete installation. 2. All raceway boxes, bases, covers and fittings shall be of the same manufacture. 3. The raceway components shall meet all of the CEC applicable articles. 4. The raceway will consist of a two-piece construction utilizing a separate base and a separate removable cover section to allow access to the wiring. The base will have a factory applied adhesive for mounting, however the contractor will be required to additionally fasten raceways every 18 inches on center utilizing appropriate fastening methods by the manufacturer. The contractor shall use the type and sizes of screws and nails as stated in the installation details by the manufacturer. 5. A full complement of fittings must be available including, but not limited to, extension boxes, 90 -degree elbows, tees, fixture boxes and device boxes. All fittings must match the raceway cover. 6. The raceway and all system components must be UL Listed and exhibit non-flammable self -extinguishing characteristics. 3.5 CABLE LABELING STANDARDS: A. Label Components: The Contractor shall provide tags, straps, and adhesive labels. These tags, straps, and adhesive labels must be of high quality that will endure over time. Hand written labels are not acceptable. The Contractor is required to provide labels for all cable at ten inches of the termination ends, using Brady type self -laminating cable markers or equal. Cables will be labeled on both ends with the wall plate numbers according to Owner's cable labeling standards. B. Backbone Cable Labeling: Interbuilding cables will be labeled to indicate the Building, type of cable, copper or fiber, the number of pairs or strands, the "From" MDF and room number and the "To" IDF and room number. Building Number/Type Cable/Pair count or Strands. From MDF & Rm#/To IDF & Rm# SHA/F/1-12/1.1 /140/3.3/365A Labels will be placed on the cables in each TC. 3.6 COPPER CABLE TESTING: A. Test Tools: The contractor shall perform all tests and adjustments. The contractor shall furnish all test equipment necessary and perform all work required to determine or modify performance of the system in accordance with these specifications. B. Test Plan: The contractor shall submit to the Owner a complete test plan for the station wiring/information outlets installed in this contract. At minimum, the plan should show test configurations, calibration procedures, impudence, and measurement equipment. This plan must be approved by the Owner prior to the start of testing. The test plan is a one-time requirement and will remain in effect for the duration of this contract unless specifications