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13595Its Integration, Inspection, Testing, And

UT · 2026 Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecRev. December 8, 2022Book pages 1283–1288 Save this section

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ITS INTEGRATION, INSPECTION, TESTING, AND ACCEPTANCE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1SECTION INCLUDES

A.Integrate all project ITS devices including successful completion and

documentation of all required inspections and operational tests.

B.Installing, connecting, and configuring all incidental equipment and

components as required for a complete and operational system.

C.Provide all necessary test equipment and other products necessary to test

the integrated ITS device, sub-systems, and systems with no additional cost to the Department.

1.2RELATED SECTIONS

A.Section 13431: Precast Concrete Fiber Optic and Utility Vault
B.Section 13553: ITS Conduit
C.Section 13554: Underground Junction Box
D.Section 13594: Fiber Optic Communication
E.Section 16530: Electrical Power

1.3REFERENCES Not Used

1.4DEFINITIONS

A.Integration – The process of enabling the completed ITS device to function

as intended. This includes but may not be limited to connecting all items such as required communication, control, and power cables, entering all required device parameters, aiming devices such as antennas, calibrating or adjusting devices, enabling communication to the device from the TOC, and completing all specified tests to verify that integration is complete.

ITS Integration, Inspection, Testing, and Acceptance

1.5SUBMITTALS

A.Testing Forms – Refer to this Section, Article 3.2.
1.Conductor Test Form
2.ESI punch list.
3.LFOT Form
4.30 Day ITS burn-in test form.
a.Equipment Failure Report, if applicable.
B.ITS Testing Pre-Notification Forms 5 days before performing:
1.ITS Cable and Conductor Test
2.ESI
3.LFOT
4.SCI
5.30 Day ITS burn-in test.
C.Refer to http://www.udot.utah.gov/go/standardsreferences for blank forms

for this Section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1INTEGRATION

A.Provide qualified staff or sub consultants to perform ITS device

integration.

1.Use only those firms pre-certified by the Department to perform ITS

integration.

B.Do not apply AC power to any device, cabinet, or system until after the

Engineer’s Site Inspection and without the oversight of qualified integration personnel.

3.2INSPECTION AND TESTING

A.Testing and acceptance process
1.Follow the required steps in the ITS device testing and acceptance

process shown in Table 1.

2.Conduct testing and inspection steps in sequence.
a.Multiple steps may be conducted on the same day with

adequate notification and scheduling.

ITS Integration, Inspection, Testing, and Acceptance

3.Completion of all required submittal, integration, and testing steps

as well as receipt of notification from the Engineer is required for acceptance.

4.Perform testing, except for 30 Day ITS burn-in test, in the presence

of the Department and document with Department signature.

Table 1 ITS TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE PROCESS MATRIX REQUIRED PREREQUISITES DESCRIPTION TEST Punch List from Complete and submit at Include on the ESI Punch List items that must Engineer’s Site the time of the Engineer’s be completed or adjusted before any part of a Inspection (ESI) Site Inspection (ESI). device or system installation is energized. Submit 5 days in advance Test form to the Engineer 5 days before each 5 Day ITS Testing of proposed test dates test or inspection that must be witnessed by Pre-Notification the Department or authorized representative. Basic construction of The ITS Cable and Conductor Test is used to conduits, boxes, wiring, confirm that cable is not faulty and has not ITS Cable and and cabinets. Perform this been damaged during installation Conductor Test test after wire has been pulled but before devices are energized Receipt of all required The ESI is used to confirm that the device or submittals as noted in system has been constructed according to Sections 13431, 13553, the project requirements and is ready to be Engineer’s Site 13554, 13594, 16530, and energized and begin the integration process. Inspection completion of basic The ESI will note any obvious issues with (ESI) construction elements wiring, configuration, incorrect inventory, differences from Project Plans, or general cleanliness of the site. Successful completion of The LFOT is used to confirm that the device local configuration and or system has been configured and Local Field integration as well as integrated according to the project Operations Test completion of operational requirements and is ready to be tested (LFOT) punch list items from the centrally. ESI Successful completion of Project specific by Special Provision. Certain LFOT and integration of projects or types of devices may require a Systems Test device to central TOC complete system test where multiple (if required) control elements, applications, or devices are tested simultaneously

ITS Integration, Inspection, Testing, and Acceptance

ITS TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE PROCESS MATRIX REQUIRED PREREQUISITES DESCRIPTION TEST Successful completion of The SCI is used to confirm that the ITS the LFOT, successful device, subsystem, or system meets the integration of device to the operational parameters described within the Traffic Operations Center, project plans, specifications, and Special active central Provisions. The Contractor must Substantial communications to device demonstrate the remote device sites Completion communicate to the TOC and operate as a Inspection single integrated system as required in the

(SCI)project requirements in addition to having all

construction and integration tasks completed. The system will be considered substantially complete and may begin the 30 day ITS burn-in period with the successful completion of this inspection and testing. Successful Substantial The 30 day ITS burn-in period confirms that 30 Day ITS Burn- Completion Inspection and the ITS device or system was properly In Period submission of the 30 day constructed and integrated. ITS burn-in test form. Satisfactory completion of Acceptance transfers ownership of the the 30 day burn-in test, system or devices to the Department. At that completion of all items on point the warranty begins and the ownership the Engineer’s Site and maintenance of the site or system Acceptance Inspection punch list, and transfers to the Department. Written submittal of approved As- notification from the Department to the Built drawings. contractor is required for Final Acceptance to occur. Within 5 days after the 30 As-Built drawings of each ITS device Day ITS Burn In Test. As- installation showing actual locations of all Built drawings will be installed conduit, boxes, and cabinets, and Construction reviewed, verified, and any differences in construction from plans. As-Built Drawings accepted before final device or system acceptance. Fiber optic cable test Refer to Section 13594 – Fiber Optic Fiber Optic Test results. Communication for specific testing and Results submittal requirements.

B.ITS Cable and Conductor Test
1.Perform the Cable and Conductor Test before making any

connections.

2.Complete and submit Conductor Test Form.
3.Verify that all cables and conductors are installed according to the

project requirements and the manufacturer’s recommended best practices before testing.

ITS Integration, Inspection, Testing, and Acceptance

4.Perform all resistance testing after final termination and cable

installation but before any electronics or field device connections.

5.Replace cable and retest if any cable fails to meet the parameters

of the test or if any testing reveals any defects in the cable.

6.Furnish all equipment, appliances, and labor necessary to test the

installed cable and conductors.

C.Engineer’s Site Inspection (ESI)
1.Prepare for and complete the ESI after the completion of civil

construction of device.

2.Generate, maintain, submit, and track a punch list of items that

must be complete before:

a.The device may be energized
b.The device may be accepted
3.Complete the ESI and critical punch list items before energizing the

cabinet or any internal device.

D.Local Field Operations Test (LFOT)
1.Conduct the LFOT after completing the ESI punch list items and

receiving.

2.Complete and submit LFOT form.
3.Verify that all devices and material are installed according to the

project requirements and manufacturers recommended best practices before testing.

4.Repair, replace, adjust, or otherwise address issues with the device

that prevents all test steps from passing.

a.Repeat test steps during and after repair until step is passed.
E.Substantial Completion Inspection (SCI)
1.Prepare for and complete the SCI after completing the LFOT and

receiving.

2.Notify Region Blue Stakes Coordinator of the SCI walk-through.
3.Verify that central communications to the device is active before

initiating the SCI.

4.Generate, maintain, and track SCI punch list of items.
F.30 Day ITS Burn-In Test
1.Conduct the 30 Day ITS burn-in test after completing the SCI.
2.Complete and submit the 30 Day ITS burn-in test form.
3.Verify that central communications and electrical power are

continually available during the 30 day test period.

ITS Integration, Inspection, Testing, and Acceptance

4.The Engineer or designated representative will coordinate and

oversee the full life-cycle of the burn-in period.

a.Operators at the TOC will monitor and exercise the devices

remotely during the burn-in test.

b.The burn-in period will continue for 30 days, unless an

equipment failure occurs.

5.Perform a diagnostic test in the event that an equipment failure

occurs.

a.Respond and conduct diagnostic test within 24 hours of

notification by the Engineer.

b.The burn-in test will be suspended during diagnostic testing.
6.Complete all necessary work to correct the problem within 24 hours

of notification unless the Engineer allows additional time.

7.Submit Equipment Failure Report to the Engineer within 72 hours

after notification of the problem.

a.Fully describe the problem, its cause, and all actions taken

to rectify the failure.

b.Provide the manufacturer’s name, model, field location, and

serial number for all equipment, materials, or software listed in the report.

c.Meet the operational requirements and project specifications

for all equipment or modules used in the replacement or repair subject to the full testing process.

8.Do not perform field repairs on electrical or electronic equipment.
a.Replace malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment will

in kind.

9.Within two working days after receiving the Equipment Failure

Report the Engineer will notify Contractor whether the 30 day burn- in test will be continued, extended until a set time is reached, or restarted by setting time back to day aero.

3.3ACCEPTANCE

A.The device, system, or sub-system may be accepted upon completion of

the successful 30 Day ITS burn-in test. To complete the acceptance process:

1.Confirm As-Built drawings have been submitted, verified, and

approved.

2.Confirm required submittals have been submitted.
3.Complete all ESI and SCI punch list items.
4.Request device acceptance.

END OF SECTION

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