Construction Standards for Audiovisual Spaces

Audiovisual (AV) installation information to be provided to Facilities Management (FM) on new or renovation construction for conference rooms, classrooms and TV Displays

• TV Display and Mount
  • Commercial TV Display(s): Newline STV Series, Samsung LED/LCD, LG UHD 4K
  • Display mount: Newline EPR8A50600-000 (43"-86"), Chief XTM1U
  • Blocking: 4' x 4' blocking
  • Power and network:
    • 1 duplex power, 2 network and 1 gang PVC rough-in box located above (and behind) TV display.  Determined by IT or AV Integrator
    • 1 duplex outlet and 1 gang PVC rough-in box at 18” Above Finished Floor (AFF) near display
  • Conduit: 1.25" from TV location to
    • Accessible ceiling space and laptop connection junction box below TV (18" AFF)
  • Contractor and AV integrator scope of work
    • Contractor installs blocking, TV mount on wall, conduit, power and network
    • AV integrator installs TV, laptop connection and any cabling back to AV equipment rack
• Projector
  • Typical projector: Sharp NEC Laser, 1920 x 1200 Aspect Ratio 16:10, minimum of 6200 Lumens, installed by IT or AV Integrator
    • Mounting location determined by ITS, based on farthest viewer
  • AV integrator scope of work
    • AV integrator installs and connects to AV equipment rack
• Projector Mount
  • Typical mount and kit: Chief model #RPA (RPAUW, CMS012018W, CMS440)
  • Power: 1 duplex outlet at the ceiling location
  • Network: 1 data at the ceiling location
  • Conduit: if hard ceiling - 1.25" to AV equipment rack
  • Should not be installed on or near HVAC ducts, vents, or other mechanical devices as vibrations from HVAC can affect the projected image.
  • Contractor and AV integrator scope of work
    • Contractor installs conduit, power, network and Above Tile Suspended Ceiling Kit
      • If hard ceiling - contractor installs 1.5" National Standard Pipe Thread (NPT) pipe through ceiling and secures to structure
      • Pipe supplied by ITS or AV integrator
    • AV integrator installs projector and any AV cabling back to AV equipment rack
• Projector Screen
  • Typical model for new construction: Dalite Advantage Series (with UL plenum rated case and automatic closure door)
    • Electric 120v, wide format 16:10, matte white surface, non-tensioned, recessed in-ceiling, low voltage control (LVC)
      • Minimum of 12”of full clearance above drop ceiling grid is required
      • LVC wall switch does not get installed by contractor.  AV Integrator will use LVC wall switch as a spare in the AV rack
  • Mounting location and screen size determined by ITS, based on farthest viewer and best viewing angle
  • Conduit: path from screen motor to AV equipment rack for low voltage control cable
  • Contractor and AV integrator scope of work
    • Contractor provides and installs screen and LVC
    • AV integrator runs and connects LVC cable to screen and installs spare LVC switch in AV rack
• Conference Room Table
  • Media well: at least 1 duplex outlet power per well with room for coiled laptop connection cables
  • Floor box: 1 duplex power, 2 network, 1.25" AV conduit from floor box to AV equipment rack or display location
  • Contractor and AV integrator scope of work
    • contractor installs floor box with power, network and AV conduit
    • AV integrator installs AV cabling and laptop connection
    • furniture installer connects media well power to floor box power
• Instructor Desk and Equipment Rack
  • Power: 1 quadplex outlet AFF near the instructor desk
  • Network: 4 network AFF near the instructor desk
  • Conduit: 1.25" to ceiling grid 
  • Instructor Desk: IOP Activ 2.0 Raising, 54" x 24", non-locking, CPU cradle, cable riser, modesty panel
    • Coordinate with Interstate Office Products and Facilities Management to match furniture color  
  • Equipment Side Rack: Middle Atlantic RFR-1628GE (16 rack unit)
  • Contractor and AV integrator scope of work
    • contractor installs conduit, power and network
    • AV integrator installs AV cabling and hardware (including cameras, speakers and microphones)