7 SPECIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
7.1 SCOPE
This section covers requirements for the Special Telecommunications
Systems (hereinafter referred to as "Special Systems") provided in all
VHA Facilities (including leased spaces). "Special Systems" are
identified as those telecommunications systems that are not Telephone,
Data or Fire Alarm (or related functions) provided in VHA Facilities
(including leased spaces. Contact VHA's Telecommunications Consultants
Division (TCD-194D) at 301-734-0350 for technical instructions,
guidance, editing and approval(s) for Systems Design, Master
Construction Specifications and Contract Drawings. These reviews and
approvals include technical changes, interpretation and certification
of the aforementioned telecommunications contract documents after the
Architect Engineer (A/E) has developed and compiled them for the
project. Additionally, contact TCD-194D for specific instructions and
acceptable guidelines concerning National and Local Code and VA
compliance. These systems include, but are not limited to the
following:
(a) A complete Telecommunications Distribution Cable Plant System(s)
that is compatible with and fully compliments the Facility's existing
Telecommunications Infrastructure Plant (TIP)
(b) Audio-Visual Nurse Call (identified Critical Service Operation) and
Code One System (identified Life Safety Operation)
(c) Central Audio Distribution Systems used in Auditorium, Medical
Media, Education, Chapel and Recreation Areas
(d) Dental Clinic Intercommunication Systems that are not substituted
by "hands free" telephone or Nurse Call Systems (identified as Public
Safety Operation)
(e) Door Control Systems (identified as Patient/Public/Staff Safety
Operation)
(f) Emergency (Duress) Call (Panic Alarm) Systems (identified as
Patient/Public/Staff Safety Operation)
(g) Intercommunication Systems (identified as Public and Staff Safety
Operation)
(h) Master TV Antenna Equipment and Systems
(i) Motion Intrusion Detection Systems (identified as
Patient/Public/Staff Safety Operation)
(j) PA Systems (identified as Public Safety Operation or Life Safety
Operation when carrying Code Blue or One calls
(k) Patient Annunciation Systems (identified as Emergency Operation)
(l) Radio Entertainment Distribution Systems
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ELECTRICAL DESIGN MANUAL
SPECIAL TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
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