677EQUIPMENT SHELTER

677-1 Description.

Furnish and install an equipment shelter as shown in the Plans. Ensure that all materials furnished, assembled, fabricated, or installed are new products.

677-2 Materials.

677-2.1 General: Ensure that the shelter includes a secure door ; power distribution

panels; a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) sy stem; lightning protection, grounding, and any other components necessary for a completely integrated communication building. Ensure that the shelter is constructed and installed according to local building codes. Provide a shelter designed for the follo wing loads: wind: 170 MPH; floor: 200 pounds per square foot; slab: 200 pounds per square foot; roof: 100 pounds per square foot. Submit design drawings that meet all minimum standards and are signed and sealed by a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. The shelter’s exterior shall have an exposed concrete aggregate finish. The shelter must have a bullet-resistant exterior surface in accordance with UL 752. The shelter’s exterior color is to be earth tone. Alternative exterior finishes or colors may be approved by the Engineer.

677-2.2 Shelter Floor and Foundation: The floor is to be constructed of concrete or

concrete composite material. The foundation is a monolithic slab with appropriate footings and the final top of slab elevation is set a minimum of 2 feet above final grade , or as shown in the Plans . Concrete is to be Class II for extremely aggressive environment s and in accordance with Section 346. Perform c oncrete structures work in accordance with Section 400. The equipment shelter must not bend or break during moving, towing, or hoisting . The equipment room’s interior floor covering is to be industrial -grade vinyl flooring fastened to the shelter floor with waterproof adhesive. Provide an air gap between the equipment shelter floor and the foundation slab, or alternatively, construct the foundation slab with a vapor barrier to prevent moisture penetration. Insulate the floor to provide a minimum insulating factor of R -11.

677-2.3 Door: The exterior door is to be 36 inches wide by 78 inches tall, insulated,

bullet-resistant, corrosion -resistant steel door with a door check and doorstop secured with a mortised deadbolt security lock keyed as directed . The door is to have a lever type handle on both the inside and outside. Provide the Department with four keys to each door lock.

677-2.4 Walls: Vapor shield the walls to prevent moisture penetration and install rigid

board insulation for a minimum insulating factor of R -14. Attach the vapor shield and insulation directly to the concrete wall avoiding any air gap. Interior surfaces are to have a white textured finish wall covering with molding on all corners. All floor and wall intersections are to have 4 inch vinyl baseboards installed using waterproof adhesive.

677-2.5 Ceiling and Roof: The interior room height is to be no less than 9 feet above the

floor and capable of supporting the proposed electrical fixtures and cable trays. The roof section shall have a 1/8 inch per foot minimum pitch for drainage. Fill a ll voids between the ceiling and roof with a vapor shield and install rigid board insulation for a minimum Type insulating factor of R-21 insulation. Attach the vapor shield and insulation directly to the concrete ceiling avoiding any air gap. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents

677-2.6 Entrance: The entrance steps shall be concrete with ADA approved hand rail.

The maximum distance from the final grade or final step to the shelter floor must not exceed 8 inches.

677-2.7 Lighting: Fluorescent light fixtures are to provide a uniform initial light level of

125 to 150 foot candles at 4 feet above the floor with a 3:1 ratio of maximum to minimum light levels as measured throughout the shelter’s interior . Mount a light switch inside the shelter, adjacent to the entry door , for the interior lighting . Install one 2250 lumen floodlight that is vandal resistant and mounted on the outside near the entrance door with a photocell and interior light switch. Install an auxiliary powered interior emergency light that illuminates when primary power fails .

677-2.8 HVAC System: Install appropriately sized exterior wall -mounted air

conditioners. Ensure the system has a dry contact closure alarm output for failure monitoring and has an installed adjustable start time delay, initially set to 5 minutes. The HVAC unit must be capable of operating when the outside temperature falls below 60ºF and have sufficient capacity to cool from a 95ºF ambient temperature to 75ºF, including the equipment heat load, providing continuous interior equipment cooling and dehumidification. The unit shall have a device installed to reduce the starting current required during a cold start or under high -head pressure conditions. Provide an IP addressable thermostat which provides a secure web based interface that displays the current thermostat settings and allows remote adjustments.

677-2.9 Cable Trays: Cable trays are to be 12 inches wide capable of supporting the

transmission lines, control and data wires, and alarm wires associated wit h communication equipment. Use cable tray s constructed of aluminum or painted steel fabricated in an open ladder type arrangement that are suspended from the ceiling. Electrically bond by mechanical means, on non-painted surface areas , all rack and cabl e tray units together. After bonding all rack and cabl e tray units, cover these areas with an antioxidant compound. Cable trays and rack frames are to be connected to the shelter interior ground. The clearance height between the floor a nd bottom of the cable tray is to be no less than 86 inches. Equip the cable tray s with overhead receptacles as shown in the Plans.

677-2.10 Equipment Rack: Include at least one standard 19 inch EIA/TIA equipment

rack capable of mounting and supporting all devices indicated in the Plans. Include provisions for vertical and horizontal cable management and for power strips. Secure the top of each rack to the cable tray above using C channel or J hook hardware and to the floor in the location shown in the Plans or as directed by the Engineer .

677-2.11 Fire/Smoke Detection and Suppression: Install at least one smoke detector

that operates on alternating current. Mount the smoke detector on the ceiling 1 foot clear of all obstructions and ensure that it includes a dry contact closure that will activate during prescribed conditions. Where the equipment shelter is to be furnished with an automatic fire protection system, it is to be an FM -200 waterless, residue -free fire suppression system that conforms t o NFPA and ISO 14520 standards. Mount a hand-held carbon dioxide ABC fire extinguisher on the wall near the door. Verify that the extinguisher has a valid inspection tag and is rechargeable .

677-2.12 Alarm Specification: Wire, label and terminate all al arms on a Type 66 block.

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677-2.13 Electrical: The standard electrical configuration is single -phase 120/240 VAC at

60 Hz with a 150 A minimum service and a 42 circuit distribution panel. Provide power service drop and site -specific power needs in accordance with Section 639.

677-2.13 1 Primary AC Surge Protective Device: Install a primary AC surge

protective device (SPD) that meets the requirements of Section 620, wired to protect the system while utilizing either utility or emergency power.

677-2.13 2 SPDs at Point of Use : Install SPDs that meet the requirements in

Section 620 so that all outlets are protected.

677-2.14 Communication Cable Wall Entry: Install four, 4 inch diameter exterior wall

penetrations with weather-sealed boots as shown in the Plans.

677-2.15 Circuit Termination Backboard: Install a backboard for the termination of

communication circuits of 3/4 inch AC-grade plywood no less than 48 inches square and painted with two coats of gray, flame -retardant paint. All ground wires and conductors are to b e insulated from the backboard, which must be securely mounted to the wall and capable of supporting the hardware fastened to it.

677-2.16 Warranty: The equipment shelter, its components, and hardware must have a

manufacturer’s warranty covering defects for a minimum of one year.

677-3 Installation Requirements.

677-3.1 General: Provide and detail the equipment shelter installation , including site

layout, fencing, and all other features . Submit this drawing for approval prior to the start of construction. Concrete is to be Class II in accordance with Section 346. Perform concrete structures work in accordance with Section 400. Obtain precast products from a plant that is currently on the Department’s Production Facility Listing. Producers seekin g inclusion on the list shall meet the requirements of Section 105. Submit to the Engineer all permit documents for approval prior to starting the work. Complete construction of the shelter foundation prior to delivery of the equipment shelter. Provide primary electrical power service, or generator power, to the site prior to delivery of the equipment shelter. Begin shelter installation on the foundation within two days of shelter delivery to the jobsite. Complete the grounding and electrical connectio ns to the shelter. Upon completion of shelter installation dehumidify the shelter. Keep the shelter door closed for a period of 15 minutes and cycle the heat with the HVAC thermostat set on 85 °F. The vendor shall return the HVAC units to normal operatio n mode once the dehumidification process is complete. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents In the event that shelter installation and primary or back up power connections to the shelter are delayed, then a portable dehumidifier shall be installed and operated until the shelter installation and power connection is complete. Install the portable dehumidifier with minimum performance capability, at 80 °F and 60% relative humidity, of 30 pints per day water removal rate. Install a drain to route water away from the shelter.

677-3.2 Electrical: Install and connect electrical power to the equipment shelter and

install all wires and cables in a neat, orderly fashion. Provide underground power service u nless otherwise specified in the Plans. Make all electrical connections from the service drop to the equipment shelter’s receptacles. Use a minimum of No. 12 AWG copper wires to install the receptacles, switches, and light fixtures. Run all wire in a minimum 0.75 inch inside diameter electrical metallic conduit. Divide the electrical loads among as many load centers as necessary to contain the quantity of circuit breakers required to protect the equipment shelter facility. Load centers must contain separate, appropriately sized circuit breakers for the HVAC units, each major branch as is necessary, each receptacle, and each remaining location in the 42 circuit panel. Each interior side of the four walls will have a duplex receptacle 18 inches above the floor , or as shown in the Plans. Protect receptacles with an individual 20 A circuit breaker. Install a separate 20 A single-pole circuit breaker to protect the lighting circuits.

677-3.3 Provision for Backup Power: The equipment shelter must be capable of

utilizing a mobile emergency generator during power outages. The emergency generator connection shall allow Department personnel to power the site from a portable generator in the event that both the utility power and emergency power is lost. Install a primary power switch to allow for the disconnection of commercial power at the main power entrance that is interconnected to an automatic transfer switch to facilitate a switch to emergency generator power in the event utility power is lost. Emergency generator power must route through a manual power switch on the outside of the shelter prior to connection to the automatic transfer switch panel .

677-3.4 Grounding: Meet the requirements of Section 620.

677-3.5 Site Preparation: Meet the requirements of Section 110. Coordinate the extent

and schedule for all land clearing activities with the Engineer.

677-3.6 Fencing: Furnish Type B chain-link perimeter fencing and gates according to the

requirements of Section 550 and Standard Plans, Index 550-002 with barb ed wire attachment . Install the fence to form a rectangle or square shape, unless othe rwise specified in the Plans. Allow for a minimum clearance of 5 feet between the fence and any enclosed item. Construct sliding gates in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 550-003 with barbed wire, configure as shown in the Plans. Provide a hardened, four digit combination gate lock with the combination set as directed .

677-3.7 Weed Prevention: As necessary, t reat the fenced area with a Department -

approved herbicide used in accordance with 7 -1. Install a woven plastic weed barrier in accordance with manufacture r’s recommendations prior to gravel installation with a minimum 10% overlap for each barrier section and secur e the edges of the mat with stakes.

677-3.8 Compound Gravel: Place gravel or crushed rock covering all unimproved areas

within the lim its of the fenced area to a depth of 6 inches. Gravel or crushed rock shall not exceed 3 inches in diameter.

677-3.9 Site Restoration: Provide performance turf in accordance with Section 570.

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677-4 Inspection and Verification.

677-4.1 General: The Depart ment may p erform an inspection witnessed by the Engineer

at completion of the work. Notify the Engineer at least 10 days prior to completion of the installation to schedule the inspection . The inspection will verify that all equipment is correctly installed and functional. Submit all test results in a format approved by the Engineer prior to testing. All recorded test report data shall be signed and dated, witnessed, and validated by signature from a Department representative. Remedy all noted deficiencie s at no cost to the Department.

677-4.2 Mechanical Inspection: Test all equipment associated with the shelter . Test and

verify the HVAC system performance for heating, cooling, and dehumidification. Inspect the building for the proper sealing of all wall penetrations. Correct any deficiencies at no cost to the Department .

677-4.3 Electrical Inspection: Verify and submit a report to the Engineer prior to

acceptance that all shelter lights and smoke detectors operate properly , and proper electrical power load balances are realized. Correct any deficiencies at no cost to the Department .

677-4.4 Site Inspection: The site is to be free of debris and all excavations backfilled and

restored to natural grade conditions .

677-4.5 Performance Period: Following the completion of all acceptance testing and

inspections, subject the installed site to a minimum 20 day performance period , or alternately, the operational test period for the project, whichever is greater . For the purpose of a successful performance period, failure of operation is defined as the failure of a major site component (i.e., HVAC systems, lighting, alarms, fire or smoke detection, etc.). Conduct the performance verification inspection with the Engineer present. Complete performance testing within 45 days of shelter installation and inspection.

677-5 Method of Measurement .

The Contract unit price for each equipment shelter, furnished and installed, will include furnishing, placement, and testing of the shelter, al l its materials and equipment, and for all tools, labor, equipment, hardware, site preparation, site restoration, fencing, supplies, shop drawings, permit documents, utility connections, documentation, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

677-6 Basis of Payment.

Price and payment will be full compensation for all work specified in this Section. Payment will be made under: Item No. 677- 1 Equipment Shelter , per each. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents SECTION 678 TRAFFIC CONTROLLER ACCESSORIES

678-1 Description.

Furnish and install traffic controller accessories as shown in the Plans. Meet the requirements of Section 603.

678-2 Materials.

Meet the following requirements: Conflict Monitor* ................................ ................................ .......Section 995 Malfunction Management Unit* ................................ ................. Section 995 Power Supply* ................................ ................................ ............Section 995 Load Switch* ................................ ................................ ..............Section 995 Flasher* ................................ ................................ ....................... Section 995 Flash Transfer Relay ................................ ..... NEMA TS2 -2021, Section 6.4 Model 206L Power Supply Unit* ................................ ...............Section 995 Model 208 Monitor Unit* ................................ ........................... Section 995 Model 210 Monitor Unit* ................................ ........................... Section 995 Power Distribution Assembly* ................................ ................... Section 995 Input File* ................................ ................................ ................... Section 995 Model 430 Flash Transfer Relay ........... CALTRANS TEES 2020, 6.4.5.1.5 Time Switch* ................................ ................................ ..............Section 995 *Use products listed on the Department’s APL.

678-3 Installation Requireme nts.

678.3.1 General: Install all traffic controller accessories in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Terminate wires on the appropriate terminal strips in the controller cabinet with insulated terminal lugs. Neatly bundle, secure, and i dentify all wiring and cables.

678-3.2 Time Switch: Mount time switches on the inside wall of the controller cabinet to

allow easy access for programming the switch. Ensure that the load current on the output circuits of the time switch does not exceed 3 A at 115 VAC. Whenever time switches are used for transferring a controller assembly to and from flashing operation, wire the controller cabinet for uniform code flashing as specified in Section 676.

678-4 Basis of Payment.

No separate payment will be mad e for traffic controller accessories. Include the cost in the Contract unit price for the traffic controller assembly. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents