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Section 27 0528.33

DEVICE BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Provide all materials and labor for the installation of a device boxes for inside plant communications

circuits. This section includes requirements for device boxes specific to communications circuits

(cabling) for voice, data, video, and other low-voltage applications.

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Furnish, install, and place into satisfactory and successful operation all materials, devices, and

necessary appurtenances to provide a complete device box system as hereinafter specified and/or

shown on the Contract Documents. The device box system shall support an ANSI/TIA/EIA and lSO/IEC

compliant communications Structured Cabling System (SCS) as specified in Division 27 -

Communications Horizontal Cabling. These requirements supersede any Division 26 device box

requirements.

B. The work shall include materials, equipment and apparatus not specifically mentioned herein or noted

on the Contract Documents but which are necessary to make a complete working device box system.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Listing and Labeling: Provide boxes specified in this Section that are listed and labeled.

1. The Terms "Listed" and "Labeled": As defined in NEC, Article 100.

2. Listing and Labeling Agency Qualifications: A "Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory" as

defined in OSHA Regulation 1910.7.

3. Intertek ETL - http://www.intertek.com/

B. Comply with NECA's "Standard of Installation" and with NEC Quality assurance.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of boxes with other construction elements to ensure adequate

headroom, working clearance, and access.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Materials shall consist of device boxes, fittings, enclosures, and other raceway incidentals and

accessories as required for inside plant communications circuits.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Device boxes:

1. All 5 Square® Telecommunications Boxes shall have the following characteristics:

a. Outside Dimensions:

1) 5 in (127 mm) Width

2) 5 in (127 mm) Height

3) 2 7/8 in (73.025 mm) Depth

4) Bracket length 7 7/8 in (200.025 mm)

b. Materials:

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Section 27 0528.33 DEVICE BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. 1.2 Provide all materials and labor for the installation of a device boxes for inside plant communications circuits. This section includes requirements for device boxes specific to communications circuits (cabling) for voice, data, video, and other low-voltage applications. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A.
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Section 27 0528.33 DEVICE BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 1) 2) 2. B. Steel, 0.0625 in (1.59 mm) thickness (minimum) Galvanized zinc coating, 0.0005 in (0.013 mm) (minimum) thickness on the exterior surface of box and 0.00015 in (0.0038 mm) (minimum) thickness on the interior surface of box. c. Construction: 1) Cleanly punched knockouts 2) Welded at 8 points (minimum) 3) Softened edges (no sharp edges) d.
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Section 27 0528.33 DEVICE BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 4) 2. C. Fixed mount for 5 Square® device boxes permitting the box to be installed in any orientation. 5) Adjustable mount for 4 square device boxes and 4 11/16 device boxes permitting the boxes to adjust their mounting distance from other boxes. d. Reversible: Bracket shall be capable of being mounted with the 5 Square® opening on the left or right side. e. Testing / Listing: 1) Intertek ETL Listed Box Support Brackets shall be: a.
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Section 27 0528.33 DEVICE BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS a. 3. 4. 5. Opening (Interior) Dimensions: 1) 3.85 in (97.8 mm) Width 2) 3.85 in (97.8 mm) Height b. 5 Square® by 4 Square Extension Rings shall be: 1) STEEL CITY 82-52E-0 (flat) 2) STEEL CITY 82-52E-1/4 (0.25 in (6.4 mm) depth) 3) STEEL CITY 82-52E-1/2 (0.5 in (12.7 mm) depth) 4) STEEL CITY 82-52E-5/8 (5/8 in (15.9 mm) depth) 5) STEEL CITY 82-52E-3/4 (3/4 in (19.1 mm) depth) 6) STEEL CITY 82-52E-1 (1.0 in (25.
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Section 27 0528.33 DEVICE BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 3.2 EXAMINATION A. Examine surfaces and spaces to receive device boxes for compliance with installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of device box installation. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. B. Notify the Engineer/Owner of conditions that may adversely affect the installation or to not comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA standards. 3.3 INSTALLATION A.
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Section 27 0528.33 DEVICE BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 1. 3.5 PROTECTION A. 3.6 Bond metallic raceway together and to the nearest TGB (as provided under Division 27 Section — “Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems”). Ensure that bonding breaks through paint to bare metallic surface of painted metallic hardware.