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BIM-MEPAUS SPECIFICATION Electrical Cable Containment

Issued By: BIM-MEPAUS

30 Cromwell Street, Burwood 3205 VIC Australia

Revision: REV B

Date July 2017

BIM-MEPAUS Specification

Cable Containment

BIM-MEPAUS

July 2017

Acknowledgements

BIM-MEPAUS greatly acknowledges the contributions of the following organisations to this specification

• PowerCad

• NDY

• WSP

• Lucid

• Nilsen

• A.G. Coombs

• A2K Technologies

• Stowe

• Unistrut / Atkore

• Ezystrut / Korvest

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Green bold text Future development Sections or documents that are still under

development by BIM-MEPAUS.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.2 BIM-MEPAUS reference documents ............................................................................................................ 4

1.3 Objectives .................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.4 BIM-MEPAUS Schema ................................................................................................................................ 4

2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS ............................................................................................ 5

3 MODELS .......................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Model workflow .......................................................................................................................................... 6

3.2 Cable containment systems, services and specifications .......................................................................... 6

3.3 System schematics and Services co-ordination plan ................................................................................. 6

3.4 Manufacturer certified models ................................................................................................................... 7

3.5 As-built model ............................................................................................................................................ 7

4 SHARED PARAMETER SCHEDULING ........................................................................... 8

5 CABLE CONTAINMENT SPECIFICATION ...................................................................... 9

5.1 Cable containment selection ..................................................................................................................... 9

5.2 Cable containment load capacity and Deflection ....................................................................................... 9

5.2 Material selection and Finishes ................................................................................................................. 9

5.3 NEMA standard ....................................................................................................................................... 10

5.4 Splicing and Grounding ........................................................................................................................... 10

5.5 Ladder and tray covers ............................................................................................................................ 10

5.6 Clearance zones...................................................................................................................................... 10

5.1 Hangers and supports ............................................................................................................................. 10

6 CABLE CONTAINMENT SERVICES ..............................................................................11

7 CABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS ...............................................................................12

7.1 BIM-MEPAUS System Family: Cable Basket............................................................................................. 12

7.2 BIM-MEPAUS System Family - Fire Rated Cable Basket .......................................................................... 13

7.3 BIM-MEPAUS System Family - Cable Tray ............................................................................................... 14

7.4 BIM-MEPAUS System Family – Fire Rated Cable Tray ............................................................................. 15

7.5 BIM-MEPAUS System Family – Cable Ladder .......................................................................................... 16

7.6 BIM-MEPAUS System Family – Fibre Reinforced Plastic Cable Ladder ................................................... 17

7.7 BIM-MEPAUS System Family – Fire Rated Cable Ladder ......................................................................... 18

8 REVIT FUNCTIONALITY ................................................................................................19

8.1 Category classification ............................................................................................................................. 19

8.2 Family naming syntax .............................................................................................................................. 19

8.3 BIM classification schedule ..................................................................................................................... 19

8.4 Clearance and access zones .................................................................................................................. 20

9 PARAMETER SCHEDULES ...........................................................................................21

9.1 Identity schedule...................................................................................................................................... 21

9.2 BIM classification schedule ..................................................................................................................... 22

9.3 System analysis schedule ....................................................................................................................... 22


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9.4 Green building properties schedule ......................................................................................................... 22

9.5 Performance/Quality schedule ................................................................................................................ 23

9.6 Manufacturer schedule ............................................................................................................................ 24

9.7 Commissioning schedule ......................................................................................................................... 24


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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Scope

This document sets out the BIM-MEPAUS specification for the following system families:

• Cable Basket

• Cable Basket (Fire Rated)

• Cable Tray

• Cable Tray (Fire Rated)

• Cable Ladder

• Cable Ladder (FRP)

• Cable Ladder (Fire Rated)

1.2 BIM-MEPAUS reference documents

This specification should be read in conjunction with the following specifications and documents:

• BIM-MEPAUS Electrical Power systems, plant and equipment schedule – this Excel based schedule

provides the complete listing of electrical systems, plant and equipment names as well as the system

colour schema.

• BIM-MEPAUS cable containment product data template – this Excel based schedule details the BIM-

MEPAUS Industry Foundation Model and generic design families provided by BIM-MEPAUS including the

catalogue of size types provided for design purposes. The workbook also provides the complete schedule

of shared parameters and the product data templates for designers and product manufacturers.

• BIM-MEPAUS Master shared parameter schedule – this document provides the reference source for all

shared parameter names used within BIM-MEPAUS Generic Design and Manufacturer Certified Model

(MCM) content models together with the Revit MEP classification of each parameter and its associated

BIM-MEPAUS GUID.

• BIM-MEPAUS Plant, equipment and fitting scheduling specification – this document details the

technical and workflow requirements in relation to shared parameter scheduling.

These documents can be accessed through the BIM-MEPAUS website.

1.3 Objectives

Benefits sought through the development and implementation of this BIM-MEPAUS specification include:

• A structured approach to the specification and modelling of Cable Containment;

• Reliable and accurate Design to Commissioned As-built workflows; and

• Industry standardization delivering improved supply chain efficiency and reduced project costs and risks

to the client and project team.

1.4 BIM-MEPAUS Schema

The BIM-MEPAUS plant, equipment and fitting schema is used to determine the component life cycle modelling

requirements. Cable containment systems are classified as fittings to allow suitable creation of procurement

schedules.


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2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS

There are a number of requirements in the National Construction Code as well as relevant Australian and

international standards that relate to cable containment design and selection.

Codes and standards referenced in this specification include:

General Requirements

NCC / BCA : National Construction Code / Building Code of Australia

AS / NZS 3000-2016 : Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring

Rules)

AS / NZS 3008.1.1-2009 : Electrical installations - Selection of cables. Cables for alternating

voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV - Typical Australian installation conditions

IEC61537-2006 : Cable management - Cable tray systems and cable ladder systems

AS / NZS 4296-1995 : Cable trunking systems

NEMA VE1 2009 : Metal cable tray systems (NEMA 12A / 16A / 20B / N20C)

NEMA VE2 2013 : Cable Tray Installation Guidelines

AS /NZS 1170.4-2007 : Structural design actions Part 4: Earthquake actions in Australia

AS / NZS 4600-2005 : Cold formed steel structures

AS / NZS 4100-1998 (R2016) : Steel structures

AS / NZS 1365-1996 (2016) : Tolerances for flat rolled steel products

AS / NZS 1594-2002 (R2016) : Hot rolled steel products

AS/NZS 1866-1997 : Aluminium and aluminium alloys— Extruded rod, bar, solid and hollow

shapes

AS / NZS 1734 : Aluminium and aluminium alloys—Flat sheet, coiled sheet and plate

AS / NZS 1449-1994 : Wrought alloy steels - Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet

and strip

AS / NZS 2837-1986 : Wrought alloy steels - Stainless steel bars and semi-finished products

AS / NZS 4680-2006 : Hot-dip galvanized (zinc) coatings on fabricated ferrous articles

ISO 1461:2009 : Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel

AS / NZS 1214-2016 : Hot-dip galvanized coatings on threaded fasteners (ISO metric coarse

thread series) (ISO 10684:2004, MOD)

AS / NZS 1397-2011 : Continuous hot-dip metallic coated steel sheet and strip - Coatings of

zinc and zinc alloyed with aluminium and magnesium

AS / NZS 1789-2003 : Electroplated zinc (electrogalvanized) coatings on ferrous articles

AS / NZS 1897-2016 : Fasteners - Electroplated coatings

Installation Requirements

AS / NZS 3013-2005 : Electrical installations - Classification of the fire and mechanical

performance of wiring system elements

AS / NZS 3084-2003 : Telecommunications installations— Telecommunications pathways

and spaces for commercial buildings (ISO/IEC 18010:2002, MOD)

AS / ACIF S009-2006 : Installation requirements for customer cabling

AS / NZS 3015-2004 : Electrical installations — Extra-low voltage d.c. power supplies and

service earthing within public telecommunications networks


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3 MODELS

3.1 Model workflow

One of the principle aims of BIM-MEPAUS is to enable efficient Design to Commission As-Built BIM workflows

that see the design model progressively developed through the design, virtual build and construction process to

ultimately deliver a completed As-built Model to the client.

A key step in this process of the virtual build occurs during the change-out of the generic design system families

with Manufacturer’s Certified Model (MCM) system families. These MCMs support a range of construction and

commissioning workflows as well as the asset’s life cycle management post-handover where appropriate.

The completed construction model generated through the virtual build is then used to drive a range of activities

including site layout, procurement and installation scheduling and tracking.

Once the installation is completed and the systems commissioned, as-built data and project completion information

are used to finalise the Commissioned-As Built Model for handover to the client.

3.2 Cable containment systems, services and specifications

A key feature of the BIM-MEPAUS approach to cable containment modelling is the use of pre-defined Revit cable

containment systems and defined BIM-MEPAUS cable containment services and types to define requirements /

specifications. This approach to modelling is important if the full potential of constructible Revit MEP modelling

workflows are to be leveraged by designers and constructors.

In BIM-MEPAUS the system type and service must be selected to model the required system and nominate the

specifications. The use of this modelling approach provides significant benefits for BIM based system design

together with downstream engineering validation, coordination, pricing and scheduling take-offs.

3.3 System schematics and Services co-ordination plan

Prior to cable containment modelling commencing, the electrical services engineering requirements are defined

with the development of a 2D electrical system schematic, which is key to conveying the design intent and the

starting point for modelling of the cable containment layouts. The 2D electrical system schematic design intent is

interpreted and adopted within the Revit project model to ensure regulatory, spatial, performance and quality

requirements are met.

A services coordination plan should be included in all services packages and form a key deliverable of the

schematic design phase independent of any LOD definition deliverable to understand the various service zones

and avoid clashes.

The BIM-MEPAUS Template Add-In is not intended to generate the schematic from the design model and it is

envisaged that schematics will continue to be prepared independently of the BIM-MEPAUS Template Add-In.

Note:

PowerCad – M software can be used to generate a detailed 2D electrical system schematic within Revit.

PowerCad – 5 software allows calculation of cable size, arc fault, complete maximum demand calculations,

harmonic analysis and more.


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3.4 Manufacturer certified models

The virtual build of the design model to create the LOD 400 construction model delivers a model that is fully

designated in terms of system type, service and specifications.

The virtual build typically involves a number of tasks:

• Changing-out of the BIM-MEPAUS generic design system family content with manufacturer’s certified

content

• Value Engineering to optimise and achieve the most cost effective service and layout within specification

• Checking costs against original estimates and/or budget

• Final services coordination and routing

• Piece marking

Manufacturer’s models are preferably generated from the BIM-MEPAUS Industry Foundation Models (IFM) or BIM-

MEPAUS generic design system families and provide accurate geometry needed for the virtual build plus the

manufacturer data for the specific cable containment fittings to be supplied to the project site.

BIM-MEPAUS certified manufacturer system models are interchangeable with the generic design system families

and provide:

• Accurate geometry

• Performance and Quality data

• Full BIM-MEPAUS Revit operability.

Where the data is not able to be provided by the manufacturer in Revit shared parameter format, manufacturer data

should be delivered in Excel format using the BIM-MEPAUS Product Data Templates to allow the data to be efficiently

imported by the specialist trade contractor into their scheduling database or Revit virtual build model.

Microsoft Excel based product data templates are provided for this purpose on the BIM-MEPAUS website under the

specification product templates section. Where required additional fields can be drawn from the shared parameter

schedules in this specification to provide additional product data as required.

As the MCM and supporting shared parameter schedule replaces the certified drawings and technical schedules

that have traditionally been provided by manufacturers, the model accuracy should be no less than that provided

by a manufacturer’s certified drawing.

3.5 As-built model

Once the installation is completed any site changes can be used to finalise the As Built model for provision to the

client.


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4 SHARED PARAMETER SCHEDULING

The shared parameter schema has been developed to effectively support data requirements for design,

procurement and commissioning as well as life cycle asset management. All BIM-MEPAUS plant and equipment

models have the same schedule structure shown below.

• Identity

• BIM Classification

• System Analysis

• Green Building Properties

• Performance / Quality

• Manufacturer

• Commissioning

• Completion

System Analysis, Green Building Properties and Commissioning schedules are only included where applicable or

where they have been defined by a relevant standard.

The schedules are progressively completed as the MEP services model progresses through design and virtual

construction to a fully completed Commissioned As-built component within the final model.

Schedule Section Generic Design / MCM

Model schedule

Schedule completion by

Identity Generic design model Designer / Manufacturer / Installer

BIM Classification Generic design model Designer

System Analysis Generic design model Designer

Green Building Properties Generic design model / MCM model Designer / Installer / Manufacturer

Performance /Quality Generic design model / MCM model Designer / Installer

Manufacturer MCM model Manufacturer

Commissioning MCM model Installer

Completion Schedule MCM model Installer

The identity schedule must be completed for all components and once the values are defined are fixed for the life

of the component.

It is not expected that all data will be carried in the Revit model with non-core data likely to be managed off model

using scheduling databases and/or spreadsheets. This non-core data is commonly required for the finalization of

procurement, commissioning and facility management purposes.

Manufacturer BIM data must be supplied in a format that can be imported into a data management system and/or

Revit based Virtual Construction model with suitable formats including:

• MCM model incorporating BIM-MEPAUS Product Data Template shared parameters

• MCM geometry model with supporting BIM-MEPAUS Product Data Template Excel file.

To allow efficient and reliable data exchanges, it is critical that the BIM-MEPAUS shared parameter names and

respective GUIDs be used.

Parameters indicated in bold font are core Revit model data expected to reside in the model whilst those in italics

are non-core data that can be managed either in the Revit MEP model or off model in a scheduling database.

Parameters notated with the symbol have an industry defined set of allowable values or descriptions that are

listed in the master BIM-MEPAUS shared parameter schedule.

It is noted that BIM-MEPAUS compliant manufacturer’s certified models can be used for the basis of design where deemed appropriate by the designer and/or where specific manufacturer plant and equipment is to be nominated.


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5 CABLE CONTAINMENT SPECIFICATION

The following guidance has been developed through the industry consultation process as particular areas requiring

focus during the completion of the cable containment quality/performance schedules.

5.1 Cable containment selection

As a general guideline, to design and choose the correct cable containment system, consideration must be given

to the required load and cable containment deflection, level of corrosion resistance, span and height to width ratio.

5.2 Cable containment load capacity and Deflection

Loads for cable tray beams are rated Kg/m over specific spans in accordance with the relevant Australian and

NEMA standards. Ladders with higher load capabilities normally also have deeper cabling depths. Because the

cable density remains fairly constant in a total installation, the widest ladders carry the most load, and each smaller

width carries proportionately less load. However, the load carrying capacity of any class of ladder is independent of

the width.

For fixed ladder spans it is commonly found that the building structure supporting the cable ladders will dictate the

span, but it is still possible to exercise some choice. Where the cabling is heaviest, and this is not usually extensive,

it is possible to use two 300mm wide ladders side by side instead of one 600mm wide, in order to select a lighter

category of ladder for the total project. However, it is often inconvenient to use more than one ladder category in

the same installation. Where the structure does not dictate the ladder span, the heaviest cable runs could be

supported more frequently, again enabling a lighter category of ladder to be chosen.

Cable ladders are essentially structural members designed to strength requirements only and are required to

support pliable load elements. Therefore, the control of deflection is not necessary for durability or stability reasons

and can normally be justified on purely aesthetic grounds. Electrical contractors typically decide the application in

considering load capacity and deflection characteristics.

5.2 Material selection and Finishes

Material choice is directly related to service life, where requirements for longer service life lead to more expensive

materials. The cost of these materials also must be considered as an equation of initial investment versus

maintenance costs and eventual replacement. The following two tables present a typical selection of materials and

finishes as used within cable containment system types and services.

Material Types

Mild Steel

Aluminium

Stainless Steel 304

Stainless Steel 316

Fibre Reinforced Plastic

Finishes

Plain

Pre-galvanised steel

Powder coated

Hot dipped galvanised

Zinc electro-plated


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5.3 NEMA standard

NEMA standard VE 1 and VE 2 are published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association in the U.S.A. The Standards provide for the technical requirements of construction, performance and testing (VE 1) and address shipping, handling, storing, and installing (VE 2) of cable containment systems. There are presently no Australian Standards governing cable support systems. NEMA VE 1 and VE 2 are the most widely accepted standards for cable containment supports in Australia.

5.4 Splicing and Grounding

Electrical resistance across splice joints must be less than the 330 micro-ohms’ limit specified by NEMA Standard VE 1. To attain maximum working load of the system, the following recommendations should be adopted.

• Do not splice single spans of ladder. • Avoid splice joints in the vicinity of the end supports on continuous runs. • Avoid splice joints directly over intermediate supports on continuous runs. • Locate splice joints at the quarter span point between supports on continuous runs.

It is recommended that a separate ground wire is used for equipment grounding. Any non-conductive coating on the surface must be removed by the contractor / end-user to maintain electrical continuity. Grounding of fittings requires special attention. Typically, fittings are fabricated in the field by cutting straight sections, thus altering the cross-sectional area of the tray. A bonding jumper, and or a splice, along with the appropriate hardware must be used on either side of the fitting to ensure electrical continuity.

5.5 Ladder and tray covers

Covers are normally specified where protection is required to safeguard against damage to cable and insulation from falling objects—dropped tools, sparks or solid materials. Covers protect cable insulation and fixings (plastic ties etc.) from harmful effects of ultra-violet light or weathering deterioration. In areas where high levels of airborne particles are present, covers prevent accumulation of dust or other debris on cables, which may cause heat buildup, fire hazards or absorb moisture, which may shorten life of installation. Consideration must also be given to how heat is dissipated as a result of fitted tray covers.

5.6 Clearance zones

Industry standard clearance zones have been agreed and defined to avoid clashes with other objects during the

design process and allow for maintenance access. Each of the clearance zones on the cable containment system

families can be adjusted from the default position. Refer to section 8.3 for further detail regarding clearance and

access zones. The following table defines the clearance zone default heights for guidance:

Clearance (mm) Area

300 Top

100 RHS

100 LHS

100 Bottom

5.1 Hangers and supports

Hangers and supports for cable containment support systems should provide strength and working load capabilities

sufficient to meet the load requirement of the cable containment wiring system. Consideration should be given to

loads associated with future cable additions or any other additional loads applied to the cable containment support

system. Section 3 of NEMA VE 2 provides additional detailed information regarding hangers and supports for cable

containment.


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6 CABLE CONTAINMENT SERVICES

There are five electrical services defined for the cable containment systems, that are typically modelled by the design consultant. These consist of the following:

Designation System Service Colour Colour Name RGB Code

E Power Light Blue 0, 176, 240

C Communication Green 0, 176, 80

S Security Orange 255, 192, 0

B BMS Pink 234, 122, 213

F Fire Red 255, 0, 0


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7 CABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS

The following tables show the standard pre-set BIM-MEPAUS parameters to be used to create a standard set of BIM-

MEPAUS cable containment system families.

7.1 BIM-MEPAUS System Family: Cable Basket

Parameter Unit Value

Wall Height mm 60

Cable lay Depth mm 50

Material Type Text Steel

Text Stainless steel 304


Finish Text Plain

Text Hot dipped galvanised

Text Powder coated

Text Pre-galvanised

Text Zinc plated

Cable load rating limit guide Text 27kg/m (3.0m Span)

Cable basket is typically supplied in 3m lengths however BIM-MEPAUS generic cable basket system family lengths

will be modelled as per current Revit functionality which allows continuous straight lengths.

Overall widths Cable lay width Unit

70 50 mm

120 100 mm

170 150 mm

320 300 mm

470 450 mm

520 500 mm

620 600 mm


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7.2 BIM-MEPAUS System Family - Fire Rated Cable Basket


Wall Height mm 100





Finish Text Plain


Text Powder coated

Text Pre-galvanised

Text Zinc plated

Cable load rating limit guide Text 7.5kg/m (1.0m Span)

Fire rated cable basket is typically supplied in 3m lengths however BIM-MEPAUS generic fire rated cable basket

system family lengths will be modelled as per current Revit functionality which allows continuous straight lengths.


350 150 mm

500 300 mm

650 450 mm

800 600 mm


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7.3 BIM-MEPAUS System Family - Cable Tray


Wall Height mm 50



Text Aluminium

Finish Text Plain


Text Powder coated

Text Pre-galvanised

Cable load rating limit guide Text 30Kg/m (3.0m Span)

Cable tray is typically supplied in 3m lengths however BIM-MEPAUS generic cable tray system family lengths will be

modelled as per current Revit functionality which allows continuous straight lengths.


175 150 mm

325 300 mm

475 450 mm

625 600 mm


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7.4 BIM-MEPAUS System Family – Fire Rated Cable Tray


Wall Height mm 150



Finish Text Plain


Text Powder coated

Text Pre-galvanised

Cable load rating limit guide Text 12.5Kg/m (1.5m Span)

Fire rated cable tray is typically supplied in 3m lengths however BIM-MEPAUS generic fire rated cable tray system

family lengths will be modelled as per current Revit functionality which allows continuous straight lengths.


530 300 mm

680 450 mm

830 600 mm


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7.5 BIM-MEPAUS System Family – Cable Ladder


Wall Height mm 100



Aluminium

Stainless steel 304

Stainless steel 316

Finish Text Plain


Text Powder coated


Corner and riser radii mm 300

mm 450

mm 600

Cable ladder is typically supplied in 6m lengths however BIM-MEPAUS cable ladder system family lengths will be



215 150 mm

365 300 mm

515 450 mm

665 600 mm

965 900 mm


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7.6 BIM-MEPAUS System Family – Fibre Reinforced Plastic Cable Ladder


Wall Height mm 100


Material Type Text Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP)

Finish Text Plain



mm 600

mm 900

Fibre Reinforced Plastic Cable ladder is typically supplied in 6m lengths however BIM-MEPAUS FRP cable ladder

system family lengths will be modelled as per current Revit functionality which allows continuous straight lengths.


170 150 mm

320 300 mm

470 450 mm

620 600 mm

920 900 mm


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7.7 BIM-MEPAUS System Family – Fire Rated Cable Ladder


Wall Height mm 160



Finish Text Hot dipped galvanised



mm 450

mm 600

Cable ladder is typically supplied in 6m lengths however BIM-MEPAUS cable ladder system family lengths will be



260 150 mm

410 300 mm

560 450 mm

710 600 mm


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8 REVIT FUNCTIONALITY

8.1 Category classification

All cable containment families are designated in Revit MEP as systems and fittings.

This specification considers the following cable containment system types:

1. Cable Basket

2. Cable Basket (Fire Rated)

3. Cable Tray

4. Cable Tray (Fire Rated)

5. Cable Ladder

6. Cable Ladder (FRP)

7. Cable Ladder (Fire Rated)

8.2 Family naming syntax

The cable containment family naming convention is as follows:

Format:

Generic System Design Families : <Functional Type>_<Material Type>_<BMA>

Example system family name : CableLadder_Steel_BMA

MCM : <Functional Type>_<Material Type>_<ManufacturerName>_<Type Descriptor>

Example system family name : CableLadder_Steel_Unistrut_NEMA20C

8.3 BIM classification schedule

The BIM classification codes are based on the OmniClass Construction Classification System (known as

OmniClass™ or OCCS) for the construction industry and Natspec.

Figure 9.2.1 BIM classification schedule

Parameters Unit /Type Sample Value

OmniClass_ElementNumber Text 23.80.30.17.17

OmniClass_ElementName Text Cable Trays and Horizontal Racks

NATspecWorkSection Text 0911

Detailed definition of Elements can be found at http://www.omniclass.org/tables.asp

NATspec’s Work Section classification system can be found at

http://natspec.com.au/images/PDF/Worksection_Classification_List.pdf

http://www.omniclass.org/tables.asp



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8.4 Clearance and access zones

Clearance zones for onsite installation, maintenance and access are provided for the cable containment fittings.

The default clearance zones specified in table 7.4.1 below are adjustable for design purposes and can be turned

on or off for the purpose of clash coordination exercises.

Table 7.4.1

Cable ladder example

Fine Level of Detail Plan with clearance and access

zones

Fine Level Detail / Shaded 3D with clearance and

access zones

Zone Default dimension Unit

Top 300 mm

LHS 100 mm

RHS 100 mm

Bottom 100 mm


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9 PARAMETER SCHEDULES

The schedule structure and parameters have been developed to meet the needs of the BIM-MEPAUS integrated

project delivery workflows as well as support future asset life cycle management requirements. The Product Data

Templates form a subset of the overall shared parameter scheme.

Refer to Section 4 - Shared Parameter Scheduling for a detailed overview of the intended use and application of

the schedules.

Parameter fields indicated in black bold text are included in the Product Data Template with the Design Model

Schedule being provided with a sub-set of these parameters detailed in Section 7.9 Generic Design Model

Schedule.

9.1 Identity schedule

Figure 7.1 Identity schedule

Design parameters Unit / Type Sample Value

ComponentName Text Cable Ladder

SystemServed Text Power

AreaServed Text Tower Central Plant

Location Text Level 32 Heater Plant room

ComponentStatus Text CAB

MCM parameters Unit /Type Sample Value

Manufacturer Text Manufacturer Name

Model Text NEMA 20C Steel

ProductCode Text LEL103

SerialNumber Text Serial Number

ManufacturerURL Text Hyper Link to product page

AM/FM parameters Unit /Type Sample Value

AssetIdentifier Text 20C Steel LEL103

Barcode Text Barcode Number

RFID Text RFID Tag Number


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9.2 BIM classification schedule

The BIM classification codes are based on the OmniClass Construction Classification System (known as

OmniClass™ or OCCS) for the construction industry and Natspec.

Fig 7.2.1 BIM classification schedule

Parameters Unit /Type Sample Value

OmniClass_ElementNumber Text 23.80.30.17.17

OmniClass_ElementName Text Cable Trays and Horizontal Racks

NATspecWorkSection Text 0911

Detailed definition of Elements can be found at http://www.omniclass.org/tables.asp

NATspec’s Work Section classification system can be found at


9.3 System analysis schedule

No system analysis parameters are currently defined for cable containment.

9.4 Green building properties schedule

No green building property parameters are currently defined for cable containment.

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9.5 Performance/Quality schedule

The performance and quality schedule details the performance and quality requirements for the cable containment.

The schedule brings together a number of typical specification requirements including those related to cable

containment design and performance, quality and mechanical-electrical system integration.

The Manufacturer’s certified model may overwrite some sections of this schedule replacing the design performance

requirements with submitted performance data.

Figure 7.5.1 Performance / Quality Schedule

Cable Containment Details

Parameter Unit/Type Sample Value

CableContainmentType Text Cable Ladder

Service Text BMS

Material Text Steel

LoadRating Kg/m 50

Deflection mm 10

SurfaceFinish Text plain

Cover Text Flat Cover

OperatingTempMax oC 500

FireRated Text No

Dimensional Details


Width mm 365

CableLayWidth mm 300

Length mm 6000

Height mm 100

CableLayDepth mm 75

BendRadius mm 600

Angle Degrees 90

Mounting Details


MountingType Text Hanger


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9.6 Manufacturer schedule

Manufacturer schedules are completed by suppliers to confirm the detailed performance, quality and configuration

selections.

Figure 7.6.1 Manufacturer’s Schedule

Cable Containment Details


Manufacturer Text Unistrut

Model Text 20C LEL103

Cable Containment Accessory Details


Straights Text 20

SpliceKits Text 80

9.7 Commissioning schedule

Commissioning schedules are based on NEBB and relevant Australian Standards and are to be completed by the

installers commissioning team and/or manufacturer’s representative.

No commissioning parameters are currently defined for cable containment.

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