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| 16-13 | Card Access Control System Requirements |
| A. | General Information |
| The following pages provide a general specification format for card access control systems being installed on the Berkeley campus. The Specification format provides areas for a user to insert appropriate detail for the specific installation. Most of this detail will be provided through the Police Department Crime Prevention Security Survey of the area to be controlled. | |
| All card access control systems interconnected to the University of California Police Department must meet the technical requirements of this Specification to provide required stability, and compatibility required for interconnect to the Police Department's computer. |
| 1. | Description: Provide general description of project in this section. |
| 2. | The contractor shall be an authorized dealer for Software House hardware and Hughes Identification Devices, and be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the access control hardware. |
| 3. | Coordinate final devices with architect's hardware consultant. |
| 4. | The contractor shall be thoroughly familiar with the operation of the CCURESystem 1 Plus access control software manufactured by Software Housing of Cambridge, MA. |
| 5. | Coordination with Management: All work on systems described herein shall be completed in coordination with building management and University of California Police Department Crime Prevention Bureau personnel to provide a consistent level of service. Coordinate closely with the University project manager to obtain latest system requirements, to develop scope of work, and to obtain list of pre-approved vendors. |
| 6. | University of California Representatives and On-Site Inspections: |
| a. | Questions on content of this Specification, bid variance or other modifications, all required responses and submittals shall be directed to the University project manager. |
| b. | Arrangements for on-site inspections and for answers to technical questions related to equipment or specifications for installation, modification, or repair work to be performed as part of this contract shall be directed to the University project manager who will coordinate with the University of California Police Department. |
| B. | Automated Access Control Equipment |
| 1. | Description: |
| a. | This chapter describes acceptable automated access control hardware for use where such hardware is referenced hereafter in this Specification. |
| b. | The system shall operate on a proximity principle where card insertion in a reading device is not required. |
| c. | All access devices are to be mounted per ADA height requirements. |
| 2. | Equipment Performance: |
| a. | The access controller shall be an intelligent access control and alarm monitoring microprocessor based unit. It shall accommodate the following functions as a minimum: |
| i. | Eight external card reading sensors. |
| ii. | Eight supervised general purpose input points. |
| iii. | Sixteen supervised input points. |
| iv. | Eight programmable relay output points. |
| v. | Direct connect or dial-up communication mode. |
| vi. | The approved panel shall be the Software House AS0009-00 apC Access Control Panel with Star Coupler and RM-4 Weigand Personality Module. |
| b. | Proximity Card Reading Sensors: |
| i. | The proximity card reading sensors shall be vandal-proof and weatherproof sealed solid state units having no slots or other openings. |
| ii. | It shall read the ID credential when it is held within 4 - 5.5² (10 - 14 cm) of its surface and transmit this unique ID to the proximity card reader module. |
| iii. | The reader can be mounted on any surface, including metal door and window mullions. |
| iv. | The sensors shall be designed to operate properly within the temperature range of -22 to 150 degrees F (-30 to 65 degrees C) and within a relative humidity range of 0 - 95% noncondensing. No special housing or treatment shall be required for outdoor use. |
| v. | Physical damage, including breaking open of the sensor housing, shall not allow a perpetrator access to any circuitry which would allow the system to be compromised. |
| vi. | Likewise, transmission of any frequency (or set of frequencies) in the sensor at any power level shall not compromise the system. |
| vii. | Additionally, presentation of an invalid set of frequencies (such as would occur if a perpetrator were attempting to pick the system) shall temporarily disable the sensor - thus eliminating the possibility of sweeping the system and finding a valid combination. |
| viii. | The approved proximity card reader shall be Hughes MiniProx model MP5365 and optionally Hughes Thinline Switch Plate model TL-5395 for indoor use. |
| c. | Elevator Controlled Units: |
| i. | The contractor shall use self supporting Software House approved elevator traveler cable. |
| ii. | There shall be a totally functional elevator override system for Fire Department or service use. |
| iii. | The elevator shall be installed to shut itself down during a fire alarm, with no instructions from the system computer. |
| iv. | For non-secure buildings, the system shall be hard-wired into the fire system panel to automatically unlock doors during a fire alarm. |
| d. | Proximity Command Key: |
| i. | The ID credential shall be a credit card size passive component with the coding technique contained inside: i.e., not visible from the outside. |
| ii. | It shall be warranted for at least fifteen (15) months under normal use conditions. |
| iii. | Each key shall contain a number not shared with any other key in that system. |
| iv. | Command Keys shall beHughes model 1325, Proxcard II proximity Access Cards. |
| e. | Modems: |
| i. | Modems shall be used to provide communication between the building or site and the Police Department. |
| ii. | The modems shall be Eazy V.32 series or equal, with four wire duplex configuration, communicating at 9600 baud. |
| f. | Housing: All equipment shall be housed in a local door junction box, with a key lock |
| g. | Power Modules: |
| i. | The power modules shall provide for converting the available commercial power to the power required by the proximity card readers, as well as power on/off switching, fault protection, and power on indication. The wiring between the power module and the powered device(s) shall be integral and require only a plug in connection. |
| ii. | There shall be one power supply for each proximity card reader. |
| h. | Locking Hardware |
| i. | All locking hardware shall have rim mount strikes. |
| ii. | Locking hardware shall accommodate a Best keyway. |
| iii. | All locks shall default to fail secure, upon loss of electrical power. |
| 3. | Wiring Requirements: |
| a. | All access control wiring of size 18 gauge or smaller must be stranded copper or tinned copper wire to minimize risk of breakage from movement or impact by a foreign object. Wiring shall be of a sufficient size to carry maximum currents found in the associated circuit(s) and still maintain equipment voltages at a continuous operational level throughout the system. |
| i. | All wiring for door readers shall be of size 18 gauge. |
| b. | All exposed wiring runs shall be enclosed in conduit or wire mold; armored sheath must cover wiring between conduit/walls and associated access control panels, contacts, and sensors to prevent tampering with wiring. |
| i. | Wiring inside walls or ceilings will not be considered exposed wiring. |
| c. | All wiring shall be clearly labeled at each termination point to show the origin and use of the wire (or pair of wires or cable); an identification scheme (numbers and/or letters for designation) may be used in conjunction with circuit diagrams referenced in Section 6 of this Specification. |
| d. | Any exception to provisions of this section must be approved in writing by the Police Crime Prevention Bureau. |
| C. | Approved Signaling Systems |
| 1. | General Information: Access Control controller panels shall employ the following signaling system to communication access information from the user premise to the University of California Police Department Computer Room. |
| 2. | Dedicated Communication Line: |
| a. | The user premise shall provide a 4 wire 3002 lease line with CD conditions and RJ31x connector to provide a signal path between the user and the Police Department. |
| b. | Coordinate closely with the University project manager on provision of: |
| i. | Communications lines. |
| ii. | Communications conduit. |
| c. | This system is a partially supervised system. Loss of communication results in an internal computer alarm being received at the Police Department. This condition may or may not be noticed by the user department depending on the use of the auto unlock feature. |
| D. | Standards And Guarantees |
| 1. | Technical Standards: Equipment to be supplied shall conform, unless otherwise indicated, to the current applicable standards of the following organizations or documents: |
| a. | American National Standards Institute (ANSI). |
| b. | Electronics Industries Association (EIA). |
| c. | Federal Communications Commission (FCC). |
| d. | National Electrical Code (NFPA-70). |
| e. | National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). |
| f. | Underwriter's Laboratories (UL). |
| g. | US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). |
| 2. | Contractor's Provisions, Equipment and Hardware: |
| a. | The term contractor, as used in the remainder of this Chapter, refers to the contractor or original equipment manufacturer if manufacturer's original equipment warranty and repair service is applicable. |
| b. | The contractor shall provide the following services that will repair or exchange, in the times indicated, all defective parts and assemblies returned by the University for repair: |
| i. | Emergency no-charge warranty service within five calendar days, excluding shipping time, for defective items returned within the appropriate guarantee time specified herein. |
| ii. | Non-emergency no-charge warranty service within twenty calendar days, excluding shipping time, for defective items returned within appropriate guarantee period specified herein. |
| iii. | Emergency full-charge non-warranty service within five calendar days, excluding shipping time, for defective items returned after expiration of the guarantee period specified herein. |
| c. | For a period up to one year after substantial completion, and upon order placement, the contractor shall supply to the University exact replacement plug-in modules, printed circuit board assemblies, and specialized parts for use in the equipment delivered in accordance with this Specification. Coordinate with Division 1 contract guarantee requirements. |
| 3. | Minimum Guarantees, Equipment and Hardware: |
| a. | All parts and materials employed in delivered equipment which normally require installation shall be guaranteed by the contractor against mechanical, electrical and workmanship defects for one year from date of system acceptance. |
| b. | All parts and materials employed in delivered equipment requiring no installation shall be guaranteed by the contractor against mechanical, electrical and workmanship defects for a period of one year from date of equipment delivery. |
| c. | A manufacturer's shop drawing defect, for the purpose of this specification, shall be defined as identical failures occurring within one year after delivery in at least five or 5%, whichever is larger, of identical assemblies, subassemblies, or parts, supplied on the same contract. |
| d. | Delivered items shall be guaranteed by the contractor against manufacturer's shop drawing defects for one year from date of equipment delivery. Upon written notification and confirmation by the contractor of shop drawing defects evidenced within the one year guarantee period, the contractor shall take corrective action at the equipment site within five calendar days at no cost to the University. |
| e. | Whenever it is necessary for the contractor to take corrective action for shop drawing defects in a delivered item, the contractor shall take the same corrective action in all identical equipment delivered on the same purchase order. |
| f. | All parts and materials used in corrective action for shop drawing defects shall be guaranteed by the contractor against mechanical, electrical, and workmanship defects for one year from date of such corrective action. |
| g. | Guarantee, other than for shop drawing defects, shall include parts and materials during appropriate guarantee period specified herein and on-site labor guarantee period of one year after testing acceptance equipment installation or after equipment delivery if installation is not applicable. |
| h. | If the contractor has not completed on-site guarantee repairs within five calendar days after notification of malfunction, the University may effect such repairs and bill the contractor for material and labor costs at the current Government Technician hourly rate. |
| 3. | Minimum Guarantees, Material and Workmanship: |
| a. | Workmanship and materials provided by the contractor in performance of any initial installation or modification work required in compliance with this Specification shall be guaranteed for a period of one year after date of system acceptance. Workmanship or materials found to be defective during this period shall be corrected by the contractor within five calendar days at his expense. |
| b. | Workmanship and materials provided by the contractor in performance of any maintenance work required in compliance with this Specification shall be guaranteed for a period of one year after maintenance work is completed. Workmanship or materials found to be defective during this period shall be corrected by the contractor within five calendar days at his expense. |
| E. | Detailed System Specifications |
| This Chapter is reserved for a detailed description of the proposed system. It should follow the same format as the remainder of this Specification. | |
| The Police Department Crime Prevention Bureau's Security Survey of the facility which will use the automated access control system will usually provide sufficient detail for a designer to complete this Chapter. | |
| The Crime Prevention Bureau maintains Specifications from other projects which can be used as a guideline in preparing this Chapter. |
| F. | System documentation |
| 1. | Contractor shall supply complete installation and operation manuals for each system component or sub-assembly. |
| 2. | Contractor shall supply applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) type acceptance number for new systems or modifications where changes are made to equipment interconnected to the public telephone network. |
| 3. | Contractor shall supply as-built wiring diagrams which show location(s) of all equipment and wiring for the access control system. For installations where wiring is identical for several systems, the contractor need only supply one set of diagrams referencing all applicable locations. Wiring diagrams include: |
| a. | Block diagram of system showing major components, junction blocks, panels, and their locations. |
| b. | Detailed wiring diagrams, to include any contractor identification numbers applied to wiring or cables. |
| c. | Layout diagrams for contractor supplied terminals, interconnect strips or junction panels in the systems. |
| G. | Testing, Inspection And Acceptance |
| 1. | Systems Testing: |
| a. | All components of new installations or modifications shall be tested by the contractor to ensure each is operating properly following installation. This testing shall be conducted in conjunction with the Police Crime Prevention Bureau. |
| b. | The system shall be connected to the Police Access Control computer in coordination with the Crime Prevention Bureau to ensure proper interface. |
| 2. | Inspection: |
| a. | Following testing, the contractor shall notify the University of California Police Crime Prevention Bureau and Capital Projects (CP) inspectors to arrange for inspection of the completed system. Inspection should be requested as stated in the particular contract, but in no case less than 48 hours in advance of the requested inspection. Inspection will require the contractor to demonstrate that all requirements of the contract are met and that all parts of the access control system(s) are operational. |
| i. | The fee for Capital Projects (CP) services for initial inspection and one reinspection (if needed) will be paid by the user. Any subsequent Capital Projects (CP) inspection charges for any reinspection(s) resulting from contractor failure to meet requirements of the contract will be assessed against the contract. |
| 3. | System Acceptance: |
| a. | Acceptance of installed access control systems and modifications will be made only after they are operational for a period of 30 continuous days with less than 1% downtime attributable to failure of equipment, material, and/or workmanship. |
| b. | Should the system require adjustment or replacement of parts, another 30 day acceptance period shall begin the day the adjustment or replacement is made. |
| c. | A system will be accepted only after it operates for a full 30 days in compliance with the requirements above, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Police and Purchasing Departments. |
| d. | Acceptance of installed access control systems and modifications will be made only after successful completion of inspection as outlined above. |
| H. | Supplemental Information |
| See elevation entitled "Interior View HC Entry Storefront" in Division 8-3 for graphic representation of typical card access system requirements. |
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