Information

  • CSA

  • Job ID

  • Job Source

  • Address

  • Audit date

  • Auditor name

  • Auditee name

Desktop checks

1.000 Design

  • 1.001 All documentation lodged in iTools e.g. scope, CDPs, RMA site plans, lay, hauling and grid plans. Note costs to be in Chorus shared drive except RBI

  • 1.007 Build standards applied in design, manhole and cable size, plant location and position

  • 1.015 cabinet alpha code applied for and correct

  • 1.022 Billed tasks actually done

2.000 Handover & collateral delivered to Chorus

  • 2.001 handover procedure followed. WATCH form applied and correct

  • 2.006 Work plan/H&S/technical procedure/PTTN accreditation approved/access card current

  • 2.009 Bearer connectivity confirmed end-to-end

  • 2.014 NMR record matches equipment on site (NMR move/add/change captured and updated when appropriate)

  • 2.015 OTDR traces (all cable fibres at 1310 & 1550nm wavelength) confirmed delivered to Chorus

  • 2.019 All network items defined within the CNSP process are used in the network. No non-approved items used

  • 2.022 Cable Plant Alteration (CPA) forms completed and correct

  • 2.025 Addresses on As Builts match physical address

55.000 Network Records

  • 55.022 Correct site and node codes have been used

  • 55.023 Where applicable the bearer has been placed

  • 55.024 Correct As Built fibre connectivity has been drawn and matches NetMAP

  • 55.026 Correct sized cable has been drawn and labelled as per As Built and matches NetMAP

  • 55.028 Adjoining sheets have been referenced, and references are consistent across FOG plans

  • 55.087 NetMAP schematic (CDP) complete, correctly drawn and displayed

  • 55.099 Exchange end matches GPON port allocations and AOFDF line card

  • 55.100 High level trace aligns FOG plan, schematic and the field

  • 55.101 CVLS test proves continuity

  • 55.102 Pole to Boundary form aligns to Lay plan

Exchange checks

12.000 Cable well

  • 12.001 Main duct entry locations provide permanent seal from gas and water ingress

  • 12.005 Cable management systems in place e.g. brackets, trays, support all cable and sub-duct services

  • 12.006 Fibre joint closure secured. Excess length tails management loops provided and secure

  • 12.007 NetMap label on fibre joint closure. Each fibre cable tail labelled with NetMap label

  • 12.008 Cable well manhole lids security maintained

  • 12.009 Fire, smoke, gas alarms monitored and in working order

  • 12.010 Water pumps operative

  • 12.012 Gas blockers installed

11.000 OFDF & Exchange Fibre

  • 11.001 All optical cables 100% support on horizontal and managed on vertical, no more than 400mm fibre sable to be unsupported

  • 11.002 OFDF hardware secure, OFDF drawer, cable trough, guides, rack

  • 11.003 Network labelling correct at OFDF (OFDF designation, jumper to/from label, data card in I, Q and L drawers)

  • 11.004 Optical cables and cords adequately managed within racks and shelves

  • 11.005 OFDF single fibre organiser tray not overfilled (< 1.5m tails)

  • 11.007 30mm bending radius unconditionally observed at all locations

  • 11.008 Fibre pigtail label records from OFDF ID and SFO number

  • 11.009 Trunking manages fibre cords within maximum capacity limits, drop off position ok, flexitubes anchored at equip

  • 11.010 Protective caps on all unterminated connectors

  • 11.011 Connectors cleaned and verified with fibre inspection probe

  • 11.012 Laser safety labels (1m safety) at OFDF (inside and front panel)

  • 11.013 No fibre task waste, all optical (glass) ends safely contained

  • 11.014 Access OFDF patch cords routed through mandrels. Excess length stored at AOFDF end

  • 11.015 Access OFDF passive devices within OCM shelf, all unused ports capped

  • 11.016 Access OFDF rack (GR3) secured to seismic rack, earthed to common site earth

  • 11.017 Access OFDF rack (GR3) side covers only for first and last rack

  • 11.018 Access OFDF rack (GR3) cables secured, breakout to OFDF shelves tidy

  • 11.022 Patch cords on the POLT side installed and labelled

7.000 Exchange equipment

  • 7.001 Equipment positioned and installed correctly, ventilation unimpeded

  • 7.002 Equipment anchored/mounted compliant with seismic needs

  • 7.003 Equipment secure, fastenings isolation, earthing masking, covers

  • 7.004 Equipment and racks labelled correctly, node name visible, TLRD system name visible

  • 7.009 Cable tray earthing and isolation correct

  • 7.010 Cable type and size correct, labelled ok. Installation neat and tidy

  • 7.011 Cable and jumper terminations tidy and to required standard

  • 7.014 Circuit breakers/fuses correct type and size. Labelled

  • 7.017 Trunking manages fibre cords within maximum capacity limits, drop off position ok, flexitube anchored at equipment, fibre slack and managed

  • 7.018 Fire and smoke stopping around wall cable access holes

  • 7.023 GPON installed into access OFDF (GR3) rack (upper placement used first)

  • 7.025 GPON GR3 rack, fibre cords on RHS, electrical on LHS

  • 7.024 GPON GR3 rack electrically isolated and earthed

  • 7.026 All optical connectors APC type

Field checks

13.000 Cable haul

  • 13.001 Correct cable installed as per project pack

  • 13.008 Correct method used to blow/suck

  • 13.016 All cable ends sealed with heat shrink, coiled and secured ready for use

  • 13.022 Fibre cable prepared for joint correctly in manhole, cable management tidy to cable loop bracket

  • 13.026 Anchor clamp/dead end grip terminated correctly

  • 13.027 ADSS cable correct tension

  • 13.028 Cable down pole secured with down-lead clamp

  • 13.029 Threaded rod protected with zinc paint

  • 13.030 Fibre on lower section of pole protected with steel cover

15.000 cable and duct lay

  • 15.002 Ducts laid or directional drilled between 450mm and 1000mm in footway

  • 15.003 Ducts laid or directional drilled between 600mm and 1000mm in roadway

  • 15.004 Duct alignment and configuration correct

  • 15.005 Route position correct according to plan

  • 15.006 Correct cables identified and installed

  • 15.007 Cable ends sealed with heat shrink

  • 15.016 Fibre cable installation - metallic cable location tape installed

  • 15.024 Rural: private property owner aware cable within property boundary

  • 15.026 Duct at customer's boundary for direct install fibre sealed and buried or housed in appropriate enclosure

16.000 Micro duct directional drill and lay

  • 16.002 Micro ducts laid or directional drilled between 450mm and 1000mm in footway

  • 16.003 Micro duct laid or directional drilled between 600mm and 1000mm in roadway

  • 16.005 Duct alignment and configuration correct

  • 16.006 Route position correct according to plan

  • 16.007 Micro duct ends sealed with heatshrink

  • 16.008 Micro duct end on customer boundary either buried or housed in appropriate enclosure

  • 16.009 Correct tools available and used for stripping and cutting micro duct

  • 16.010 Micro duct joints to standard - approved enclosure, correct connectors, earth continuity maintained, water tight etc

  • 16.013 Micro duct joints external to manholes

  • 16.015 Direct buried micro duct drilled or laid from cabinet out

  • 16.016 Direct buried micro duct not through manhole (can be ended in manhole for future use)

  • 16.026 Micro duct labelled correctly

  • 16.027 Locate peg installed at buried lateral location

17.000 Manhole, joint chamber and ducts (new and existing)

  • 17.002 Manhole sited correctly, to plan and parallel to boundary line

  • 17.003 Manhole correctly sized, as per design job spec

  • 17.004 Manholes frames flush to ground, no trip hazard

  • 17.005 Manhole stripped of form work, no protruding nails

  • 17.006 Manhole throat, (where fitted) correct diameter and not obstructing access

  • 17.011 Non-concrete joint chamber duct entry protrudes 50mm into chamber, reamed and sealed to wall

  • 17.012 Manhole cable management brackets installed to accept arms

  • 17.013 Manhole cable management arms installed as required

  • 17.014 Manhole/joint chamber lids locked, in working order and rubber bung fitted

  • 17.015 Ducts entry positioned close to adjacent wall for easy cable management

  • 17.016 Ducts sealed where necessary to prevent ingress of water, moisture, gas, or pests into buildings and cabinets

  • 17.018 Cable or sub-duct entry sealed to Feeder duct

  • 17.019 Cable exiting from sub-duct sealed

  • 17.020 Unused feeder ducts plugged/sealed

  • 17.021 New ducts into existing manholes - correct hole size and location cut in manhole wall for new duct entry

  • 17.022 Direct fibre feed hauling tape installed

  • 17.023 Direct fibre feed hauling tape secured at each end

  • 17.024 Direct fibre feed hauling tape labelled correctly

  • 17.026 Gas blockers installed (manhole)

  • 17.027 Pit correctly bedded - metal surrounding sides of pit compacted

18.000 Manhole cable management

  • 18.001 All cables managed tidily on brackets and arms

  • 18.003 Fibre cable protection when required, tread plate, split sub-duct, bandit tape

19.000 Fibre Jointing and Closure

  • 19.001 Joint closure secured on manufacturer's bracket

  • 19.002 NetMap label on closure and each cable tail

  • 19.003 Laser safety label (Starburst) visible outside and inside closure

  • 19.004 Heat shrink fittings correct (thermal paint change, glue extruding)

  • 19.005 Mechanical closure fittings correct (fittings,seal)

  • 19.007 Non-metallic strength member anchored. Metallic strength member isolated

  • 19.008 Unused tubes controlled, managed, secured without stress

  • 19.009 Tubes secured onto organiser tray with metal tabbed cable ties, trays not overfilled

  • 19.010 30mm bend radius unconditionally observed at all locations

  • 19.014 No fibre or task waste, all optical (glass) ends safely contained

25.000 Poles

  • 25.003 Pole in good condition, no splits or burrs

  • 25.004 Pole manufacturer's label in place, pole strength minimum 6kN

  • 25.005 Pole hole depth correct, pole vertical and height correct

  • 25.006 Pole positioning and spacing correct, correct face position

  • 25.007 All new poles have network pole tag installed 3m above ground

  • 25.008 Breast and heal block position correct for pull and loading on pole

  • 25.010 Pole safe to climb (hammer/probe/dig)

  • 25.011 All metal plant hot dipped galvanised and CNSP approved

  • 25.012 Plant positioned correctly and safely, plant clearances correct

  • 25.013 Stub poles, staying lines or screw anchors installed correctly

  • 25.014 Unsafe poles labelled/marked for replacement/7days

  • 25.015 Unsafe poles noted in Hazardous Pole Register

  • 25.016 Deeded poles shown in NetMap Pole Editor

  • 25.017 All tagged poles labelled in NetMap

39.000 Aerial terminal/OFDC

  • 39.001 Correct terminal used

  • 39.002 Terminal mounted and secured correctly

  • 39.004 Terminal lid secure

  • 39.005 Terminal label on lid or plate on pole

  • 39.013 Network labelling in place to suit requirements

  • 39.014 Terminal on correct pole face

  • 39.015 Flexi pipe secured directly below terminal (galv saddle on wooden pole)

  • 39.016 Flexi pipe secured directly below terminal (bandit tape on concrete pole)

  • 39.017 20mm or 32mm conduit secured to pole (wooden - galv saddles for White PVC pipe, plastic saddles for grey/beige 32mm HDPE pipe, secured with clouts or bandit straps. 600mm spacing)

  • 39.018 20mm or 32mm conduit secured to pole, spacing < 1.5m (concrete bandit tapes)

  • 39.019 Protective cable casing installed (as required - concrete or wood)

  • 39.021 Away side tubes taped (avoid leakage, hard apron)

  • 39.022 Uncut and away side tubes secured with cable ties to back section

  • 39.023 Correct orientation of LC/APC connectors

  • 39.024 Fibre 1 pigtail connector bottom RHS (inverted position)

  • 39.025 Blanking rods in all unused ports of gel block

  • 39.026 Bottom end of tray assembly secured in closure

  • 39.027 Cover wedge secured to tray assembly

  • 39.028 Protective cover over fibre storage/splice area

  • 39.029 Closure lid secure, gel block trigger tightened

  • 39.030 48f secured with foam strips and metal tab zip ties

  • 39.031 FOPT manages fibre into splice tray. Secured

  • 39.033 Feeder side cable labelled 'FEED' with Critchley labels

  • 39.034 Fibre strength member and outer sheath secured to bracket

40.000 Pillar Terminal

  • 40.001 Pillar vertical, firm, at correct depth

  • 40.002 Pillar ID correct

  • 40.003 Lid secure

41.000 BDD terminal

  • 41.001 Pit lids secure/locked, with bung fitted where appropriate

  • 41.002 Pit installed correctly

42.000 Pedestal

  • 42.001 Pedestal vertical, firm and at correct depth

  • 42.002 Correct size pedestal used

  • 42.003 Lid secure

  • 42.004 PDS network labelled correctly ( when housing a copper loop or other MDF customer feed)

  • 42.008 Foam bung fitted/in correct position

  • 42.015 Micro duct sheath opening 50mm above bung

  • 42.019 Plastic bags secured, separate bags for loop/cable end and underground leads

  • 42.020 Best endeavours undertaken to bring copper up to minex standards

  • 42.023 Network labelling in place to suit requirements

  • 42.025 Starter pipe(s) installed to facilitate provisioning of NGA Services

68.000 Fibre Access Terminal

  • 68.001 Entry tubes sealed

  • 68.002 Two fibres per tray only

  • 68.005 Tube holder installed

  • 68.007 Silica gel pack installed/ replaced

  • 68.008 Triangle symbols on dome and base match

  • 68.009 All latches are closed

  • 68.010 O-ring installed

  • 68.011 Fibre correctly managed within FAT and trays

  • 68.013 Slack managed in fibre management coil (1.5 - 2m)

  • 68.014 Swing arm and bracket in good working order/or mounted on manufacturer's bracket

  • 68.016 30mm bend radius unconditionally observed at all locations

  • 68.018 Heat shrink splice protectors secured from movement

  • 68.019 No fibre or task waste, all optical (glass) ends safely contained

  • 68.020 FAT labelled correctly

  • 68.021 Fibre strain relief installed correctly

  • 68.022 FAT in manhole situated in a suitable place for provisioning

  • 68.023 FATs installed as per design

  • 68.024 Feeder/fibre cables labelled correctly

  • 68.029 Gel seal installed in correct FAT port

74.000 Hand holes

  • 74.001 Bedding done correctly and compacted

  • 74.002 Lock facing the customer boundary and openable

  • 74.003 Starter pipe(s) installed to facilitate provisioning of NGA services

  • 74.004 Flush with ground

  • 74.005 Laterals enter hand hole from the side

  • 74.006 Lateral labelled and sealed. End cap and heat shrink applied

  • 74.007 Hand holes locked

  • 74.008 Lid free from concrete/ seal

  • 74.009 Sited correctly (close to customer boundary, hard surface, foot traffic only)

  • 74.010 Single way Ribbonet, 1 turn only, end sealed wit heat shrink

  • 74.011 Maximum of 4 single way Ribbonets installed

  • 74.013 Customer's single way duct managed round edge of hand hole

  • 74.014 30mm bend radius unconditionally observed at all locations

  • 74.016 Correct join between lateral and service lead

77.000 UFB Channell Flash 9 installation

  • 77.001 50mm of inner black sheath past outer green sheath

  • 77.002 Electrical tape applied over earth connection on Ribbonet cable

  • 77.003 Earth wire managed and secured to pit wall

  • 77.004 Micro duct entry through pit wall secured with cable tie (top of drilled hole)

  • 77.005 Heavy duty plastic floor material installed (optional)

  • 77.006 Micro duct tubes routed correctly in pit - minimum bend radius not exceeded

  • 77.007 All 5mm micro duct tubes have ID labels at the external joint

  • 77.008 Velcro ties secured to the pit wall

  • 77.009 S/S locking collar on closure secured with locking bolt

  • 77.010 Closure ID label facing upwards

  • 77.011 Correct micro duct connectors used to join and seal micro duct (5mm and 12mm)

  • 77.012 Correct size gas blocks installed on 12mm micro ducts outside of closure containing optic fibre cable

  • 77.013 All spare 5mm and 12mm micro ducts capped with duct end caps

  • 77.014 All 52 x 5mm micro ducts sealed with strain relief plugs

  • 77.015 Corrct size divisible gas seal used on populated 12mm micro ducts inside closure

  • 77.016 Incoming and outgoing fibre cables in correct 12mm tubes

  • 77.017 Closure base 'O' ring clean, dry, undamaged and correctly sealed

  • 77.018 Spare 'O' ring in PE bag inside closure

  • 77.019 Pit lid free of reinstatement materials(T/seal cone)

  • 77.020 All 5mm micro ducts trimmed to 80mm in height from base

  • 77.021 All 12mm micro ducts trimmed to 40mm in height from base

  • 77.022 Lid closure labelled correctly with NetMap ID

  • 77.023 Micro duct correctly labelled with NetMap elements

  • 77.024 Spiral wrap buffer tube protection installed

  • 77.025 Metal lock zip tie securing fibres at base of organiser tray

  • 77.026 All fibres laid in correct trays

  • 77.027 SC trays labelled on underside of tray with cable ID and distribution fibre designation and fibre numbers. P touch labels used

  • 77.029 Joint bundle wrapped in Eziwrap or A3 - 250 micron clear plastic and secured

  • 77.030 SE trays labelled on underside of tray with cable ID and distribution fibre designation and fibre numbers. P touch labels used

  • 77.031 Spiral wrap fan-out cord protection installed

  • 77.032 Splitter installed on correct tray

  • 77.033 Splitter fibre splice secured in splice holder

  • 77.034 Figure 8 grommet port sealed correctly in base

  • 77.035 Cable sheath 20mm above grommet

  • 77.036 Feeder fibre on RHS verticals and enter trays on RHS

  • 77.037 Feeder side labelled with 'FEED' with Critchley labels

  • 77.038 Cables labelled with section ID

  • 77.039 1 - 1.5m of fibre in SC trays. End of fibre in centre section

  • 77.040 Uncut buffer tubes stored between verticals

  • 77.041 48f installed with 19mm grommet

  • 77.042 Micro ducts enter through 3 RH ports (viewed from swing arm)

  • 77.044 100mm duct capped at pole

  • 77.045 Direct buried ADSS fibre protected at pit entry with 50mm duct

  • 77.046 Minimum bend radius achieved inside pit (149mm for 116f, 110mm for 48f)

  • 77.047 ADSS strength element cut to 90mm inside closure

  • 77.048 ADSS centre strength element secured to retention clamp

  • 77.049 Correct number of SC trays installed

  • 77.050 Correct number of SE trays installed

  • 77.051 Enclosure support bracket in place

  • 77.052 Tray retention strap in place

  • 77.053 Lid in place on the top SC tray

  • 77.054 Lid in place on the top SE tray

  • 77.055 UMS tray cover in place

  • 77.056 Red duct end caps in place on tubes 53 & 54

  • 77.058 Testing pigtail spliced in tray at furthest ABFFP

  • 77.060 1.5m length of ABFU inside tray. 750mm stripped

  • 77.061 Chamber/closure lid secured

  • 77.062 ABFU fibre correctly routed from tube position to tray

General Workmanship checks

6.000 Work Areas & Safety

  • 6.001 Personal and site safety procedures applied

  • 6.002 Hazards identified and recorded, worksite audit form completed, hazard notices in place

  • 6.008 Network security correct (exchange)

  • 6.013 Latest version of relevant standards and practice documentation held by sub-contractor or field technician

  • 6.014 Any defects to existing network outside of scope of project referred to be rectified in the future

  • 6.015 All power clearances maintained (underground and overground)

72.000 Reinstatement

  • 72.001 Properly damage made good

  • 72.002 Ground reinstatement completed around poles

  • 72.005 Cabinet ground reinstatement completed

  • 72.006 Concrete surround flush with footpath or surrounding ground, no trip hazard

  • 72.008 Reinstatement complete around pedestal

  • 72.009 Reinstatement complete around hand hole

  • 72.011 Reinstatement complete around cable haul

  • 72.012 Reinstatement complete around GLC

  • 72.013 Reinstatement complete around Channell pit

  • 72.014 Any road markings damaged by works are restored

  • 72.015 No clay or stones visible in topsoil

  • 72.023 Ground reinstatement complete around manholes

73.000 Site tidy

  • 73.001 Site tidy, no task waste - poles

  • 73.002 Site tidy, no task waste - cabinet internal

  • 73.003 Site tidy, no task waste - Aerial terminal

  • 73.004 Site tidy, no task waste - pillar terminal

  • 73.005 Site tidy, no task waste - BDD terminal

  • 73.006 Site tidy, no task waste - PDS terminal

  • 73.012 Site tidy, no task waste - cabinet external

  • 73.013 Site tidy, no task waste - hand holes

  • 73.014 Site tidy, no task waste - cable haul

  • 73.015 Site tidy, no task waste - GLC

  • 73.016 Site tidy, no task waste - Channell pit

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