Access Control Cabling & Door Preparation
Overview
The following is a guide on preparing doors for cabling and access control hardware. This guide provides specifications based on the door and lock type. This guide serves as recommended guidelines for new construction, where walls are typically open, and there is a rough-in phase for construction.
Cabling Requirements
ALL DOORS:
- CABLE TYPE: Composite Cable includes all of the wire required for each door. Components include: 22/6 stranded shielded, 22/4 stranded, 22/2 stranded, and 18/4 stranded.
- ROUTING: Pull from each door to the corresponding IDF identfied in the highlighted area. Leave 5' of access cable coiled in Card Reader 1-gang box.
- CONDUIT: Electrician should rough-in all conduit and gangs when electrical is roughed-in.
- **IMPORTANT** Any conduit penetrations in coolers must be insulated around the penetration and inside the pipe after the cable is pulled. PVC conduit is required in all coolers and must be on standoffs to allow cleaning behind the pipe. All J-boxes and fittings must be PVC in the coolers.
IP INTERCOMS
- CABLE TYPE: Plenum rated CATEGORY6 Ethernet. Leave 5' of excess cable coiled in the callbox gang.
- ROUTING: Pull from each door to the corresponding IDF identfied in the highlighted area. Leave 5' of excess cable coiled in Card Reader 1-gang box.
- CONDUIT: Electrician should rough-in all conduit and gangs when electrical is roughed-in.