System Types

8 TELEPHONE/DATA SYSTEMS

8.1

SCOPE

8.1.1

GENERAL

(a) This section covers the requirements for Telephone and Data

Telecommunication Systems (hereinafter referred to as "The Systems")

provided in VHA Facilities (including leased space). Contact VHA'S

Telecommunications Consultants Division (TCD-194D) at 301-734-0350 for

technical instructions, guidance, editing and approval(s) for Systems

Design, VA Master Construction Specifications and Contract Drawing

approvals. These reviews/approvals include technical changes and

interpretation and certification of the aforementioned

telecommunications contract documents after the A/E has developed and

compiled them for the project. Additionally, contact TCD-194D for

specific instructions and guidelines concerning National and Local Code

and VA Compliance.

(b) All of the systems used in VHA facilities must conform to VA Master

Construction Specifications.

(c) The term "provide", where used herein and in VA Construction

Specifications, shall mean the same as "designed, engineered,

furnished, installed, tested, guaranteed and certified" by the A/E and

when appropriate, the Contractor.

8.1.2

SYSTEM TYPES

The systems may include any one or combination of the following:

(a) Telephone Private Branch Exchange (PBX - identified Critical

Service Operation) switch and PA Systems (identified Public and Staff

Safety and Emergency Operation)

(b) A complete system(s) telecommunications distribution cable plant

that is compatible with and fully compliments the Facility's existing

Telecommunications Infrastructure Plant (TIP)

(c) Dial dictation system for PBX function

(d) Automated call director for PBX function

(e) Radio paging interface for all Call Code One (aka Blue) functions

(f) Data terminal, routing, modem and concentrating equipment

(g) Wire Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

and Cable (fiber-optic and/or coaxial) Distribution (inside and/or

outside) System

8.2

WIRES AND CABLES

Wires and Cables, Refer to VA Master Specification Section 16742,

Infrastructure Telecommunications Systems and Equipment for additional

technical information:

ELECTRICAL DESIGN MANUAL

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