VSZ Build - Copper/Fibre Jointing QA August 2014

Information

Document No.
Audit Title
Client / Site
Conducted on
Prepared by
Location
Personnel

Customer Service Area
Price Range Category
Viscore/ Job Number
Responsible Manager
Auditee
Company

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 for RBI.
1.002 iTools progress task dates updated
1.003 NetMAP design not in conflict with other design work
1.004 Network to be relinquished (in NetMAP) removed
1.005 NetMAP fibre reservations applied and removed when built
1.006 Historical records impacted by new design rectified, connectivity & integrity ok.
1.007 Build standards applied in design, Manhole & cable size, plant location, position
1.008 Power & Building work within capacity & loading of infrastructure
1.009 Spares considered and where required part of design
1.010 Consents: Permits received, eg RMA, RON, Bridge etc. All Fees Paid
1.012 Work priced correctly using Template, FS codes / quotes as applicable
1.015 Cabinet Alpha Code applied for and correct
1.016 Cabinet site number obtained for active cabinet (mains power connection)
1.017 Cabinet ICP number (mains power) for active cabinet supplied to Estate
1.018 Hessian/known faulty cable along direct route of any lay/thrust considered for replacement
1.019 Replacement cables outside construction zone meet current Proactive Guidelines
1.020 Any effecting multiples within joints being accessed are to be demultipled
1.022 Billed tasks actually done
1.024 Design summary recorded in the Feasibility Outcome Field
1.025 Build category correctly identified and recorded
1.030 Estimated build duration is recorded in the Feasibility text field
1.031 Estimated build time is fair reflection of the amount of work required

2.0000

2.001 Handover procedure followed, WATCH form applied
2.002 Commissioning information meets specified requirements
2.003 Timing correct for RFS and DDC. Recommits meet business rules
2.004 Compliance certificates available (RMA, PTW, RON, TMP, Electrical)
2.005 Deployment codes & Template pricing applied correctly
2.006 Work Plan / H&S /Technical Procedure / PTTN Accreditation approved / Access Card current
2.007 Spares visible and appropriate when required
2.008 TLRD/NetMAP updated, integrity checked & confirmed
2.009 Bearer connectivity confirmed "end to end
2.010 Graphical Records & Databases identified & updated
2.011 ICMS updated
2.012 Have transmission limits been met. (Wireline tool)
2.013 Traid updated
2.014 Does the NMR record match equipment on site. (NMR move/add/change captured and updated when appropriate).
2.015 OTDR traces (all cable fibres @ 1310 & 1550nm wavelength) confirmed delivered to Chorus
2.019 All network items defined within the Chorus Network Specified Product (CNSP) process are used in the network. No non approved items used
2.020 Plant Damage Report (PDR) form completed
2.021 Cable Network Alteration (CNA) form completed
2.022 Cable Plant Alteration (CPA) forms completed

4.000 Codes

4.004 Correct statement of work codes used

6.000 Work areas and safety

6.001 Personal and site safety procedures observed
6.002 Hazards identified & recorded - Worksite audit form completed / Hazard Notices in place
6.003 Transit TMP provided
6.004 Services located
6.005 Power and gas clearances correct
6.006 gas detector within current calibration certificate
6.007 Gas Detector - measures for O2, Flammable, Carbon Monoxide (& Hydrogen Sulphide in volcanic areas)
6.008 N/w security correct (exchange)
6.009 Joint Chamber / Manhole lids closed and secure
6.012 Temporary work clearly labelled and contains name, contact details, job ID of person involved
6.014 Any defects to existing network outside of scope of project referred to be rectified in the future

7.000 Exchange equipment

7.001 Equipment positioned & 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 & racks labelled correctly. Node name visible. TLRD system name visible
7.006 Alarms connected & tested. Commissioning info confirmed
7.007 DF components secure, labelled, jumper management correct
7.008 Conduits and pipework adequately routed & anchored
7.009 Cable tray earthing & isolation correct
7.010 Cable type & size and labelled OK. Installation neat and tidy
7.011 Cable and jumper terminations tidy & to required standard
7.012 UTP cables are supported and routed securely
7.013 Structured Cabling supported and routed securely, not tight bends, Velcro ties used
7.014 Circuit breakers / fuses correct type & size & labelled
7.017 Trunking manages fibre cords within maximum capacity limits; drop off position OK, flexitube anchored at equip, fibre slack managed.
7.018 Fire & Smoke stopping around wall cable access holes
7.023 GPON installed into access OFDF (GR3) rack (upper placement used first)
7.024 GPON GR3 rack electrically isolated and earthed
7.025 GPON GR3 rack: fibre cords on RHS, electrical on LHS
7.026 All optical connectors APC type

9 MDF (7535, NDF-100A, NDF-100B, ND0066)

9.001 MDF Block secure (installation, earthing)
9.002 MDF Block Labelling correct (Cable Number, Pair range)
9.003 MDF Area cable entry duct sealed
9.005 Jumper routing via frame guides
9.006 Jumper type correct (OR/WH) with required (175mm - 225mm) slack left
9.007 IDC jumper terminations correct (full insertion to IDC, excess trimmed)
9.008 Solder jumper terminations correct (wire strip & wrap, no excess solder)
9.009 Old jumpers removed
9.01 Lightning protection (where fitted) earth to common earth
9.011 Cable pair records updated
9.012 Sign off codes correct (specify here)

10.000 Pride tag & log10.001

10.002 MDF log completed in exchange
10.003 equipment room log completed in exchange
10.004 Cabinet log completed

11.000 OFDF & Exchange fibre

11.001 All optical cables 100% support on horizontal & managed on vertical, no more than 400mm fibre cable 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 & cords adequately managed within racks and shelves
11.005 OFDF Single Fibre Organiser tray not overfilled (<1.5mtr 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, flexitube 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 or task waste, all optical (glass) ends safely contained

12 Cable Well

12.001 Main duct entry locations provide permanent seal from gas and water ingress
12.002 Cable or sub duct entry sealed to Feeder Duct
12.003 Cable exiting from sub duct sealed
12.004 Unused Feeder Ducts plugged/sealed
12.005 Cable management systems eg brackets, trays, support all cable & subduct services
12.006 Fibre joint closure secured. Excess length cable 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 Alarms monitored and in working order
12.01 Water pumps operative

13 Cable Haul (7476, 7475, 7474)

13.001 Correct cable installed as per project pack
13.002 Cable drum managed on site safely
13.003 Correct duct used, always use adjacent duct at through manholes if possible
13.004 Pulling in cable guide used
13.005 Cable lubricated prior to pulling
13.006 Is the winch capable of controlling haul tension within 2KN for fibre
13.007 Ducts cleaned and tested
13.008 Correct method used blow / suck
13.009 Communication method adequate (H&S of staff)
13.010 Subduct (to be used) cut correctly and reamed
13.011 Subducts in manholes/joint chambers managed/not obstructing manhole plant
13.012 Grouped PE subducts anchored at entry to MH
13.013 Spare PE subducts capped
13.014 Subduct with cables labelled
13.015 Correct subduct joiner used
13.016 ALL cable ends sealed with Heatshrink, coiled and secured ready for use
13.017 400pr cable and above pressurised (pre pull 70kpa/ post pull 70kpa)
13.018 Copper cable sufficient slack left for manhole management & jointing
13.019 Cables identified / labelled
13.02 Fibre cables at intermediate manholes secured with split PE subduct to MH wall
13.021 MaxCell installation only between adjacent MH. MH working area not impeded
13.022 Fibre cable prepared for joint correctly in manholes (cable management tidy to cable loop brackets)
13.023 Manhole / joint chamber lids free of material / Bung in lifting hole / lid locked
13.025 RMA: Contaminated manhole water collected for disposal

14 Cable Removal

14.001 Correct cables identified
14.002 Withdrawing method correct
14.003 Cable recovered for disposal (Scrap process) correct

15 Cable & Duct Lay

15.001 Ducts laid or directional drilled at least 1000mm in State Highway
15.002 Ducts laid 450mm footway
15.003 Ducts laid 600mm roadway
15.004 Duct alignment and configuration correct
15.005 Route position to plan
15.006 Correct cables identified and installed
15.007 Cable ends sealed with heatshrink
15.008 Warning tape installed
15.009 Buried cable crossings - depth and protection
15.010 Reduced cover - protection installed
15.015 Manhole / joint chamber lids free of material / Bung in lifting hole / lid locked
15.016 Fibre Cable Installation: Metallic cable location cable installed
15.017 Location cable separated into RLG pillars either side of fibre joint location (pillar minex applied)
15.018 Bridge crossing: Best on downstream side and conforms to consent specifications
15.019 Bridge crossing: Cable protection secure from bird/rodent access & extends into ground each side
15.020 Bridge crossing: U channel, brackets, covers and pipe galvanised. All anchor bolts and fittings robust and secure
15.021 Route markers installed (Rural only)
15.022 Rural: 1/2 round installation (fibre cable) each side of culvert/ drain crossings
15.023 Rural: 1/2 round installation for rural fibre joint location
15.024 Rural: Private property owner aware cable within property boundaries
15.026 Duct at customer boundary for direct install fibre sealed and buried or housed in approved enclosure (eg Pedestal)

17 Manhole & Joint Chamber Installation & Ducts

17.001 Manhole preparation, bedding, backfill compacted OK
17.002 Manhole sited correctly - To plan and parallel to B/L
17.003 Manhole correctly sized as per Design Job Specification
17.004 Manhole frames flush to ground, no trip hazard
17.005 Manhole stripped of formwork, no protruding nails left
17.006 Manhole throat (where fitted) correct diameter & does not obstruct access
17.008 Concrete panel joints sealed to prevent silt and water ingress
17.009 Manhole floor level, sump hole fitted
17.01 All manhole duct entry grouted, duct reamed, sits flush to wall
17.011 Non concrete joint chamber duct entry protrudes into chamber 50mm, reamed, 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 are 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 the ingress of water, moisture, gas, 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 correctly labelled

18 Manhole Cable Management

18.001 All cables managed tidily on brackets and arms
18.002 Fibre cable prepared for joint correctly in manholes (cable management tidy to cable loop brackets)
18.003 Fibre cable protection when required-tread plate/split subduct/bandit tape
18.004 Fibre closure secured to MH wall with bracket
18.005 Pressurised cables and tails OK, no weak points of failure

19.000 Fibre jointing & closure

19.001 Joint Closure secured on manufacturers bracket
19.002 NetMAP label on closure & each cable tail
19.003 Laser safety label (Starburst) visible outside and inside closure
19.004 Heat shrink fittings correct (thermal paint change, glue exuding)
19.005 Mechanical closure fittings correct (fittings, seal)
19.006 Closure pressure valve fitted where closure is capable and has been tested
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 trays with metal tabbed cable ties, trays not overfilled
19.010 30mm bending radius unconditionally observed at all locations
19.012 Heat shrink splice protectors secured from movement
19.014 No fibre or task waste, all optical (glass) ends safely contained

20 Copper Cable Jointing

20.001 Cables pressure maintained
20.002 Cable at correct depth & sheath free from damage
20.003 Earth continuity maintained , as required
20.004 Cable excess length sufficient
20.005 Correct jointing connectors & tool used
20.006 Temporary closure adequate
20.007 Cables labelled, identified clearly
20.008 No obstruction of spare ducts
20.009 Spare exchange ducts sealed where necessary to prevent the ingress of water, moisture, gas, pests

21 Copper Heat shrink Closure (incl PEDCAP & Radi)

21.001 Closure sized correct
21.002 Cable entry prepared; Clean, Abrade, Flame Brush, alu foil
21.003 Cable position at entry correct; largest on top
21.004 Branch Clip or SCOP use correct
21.005 Thermal colour change even, white line visible down SS channel
21.006 Sufficient glue extruding at ends
21.007 Pressurised closure has pressure valve fitted/test OK
21.008 Closure management; manhole arms or direct buried has protective slab

23.000 Pressure

23.001 Air dryer location adequate with fresh air supply
23.002 Air dryer not bolted to floor
23.003 Polycor tubing & joints managed, no leaks evidenced
23.004 Each cable on flow panel clearly labelled
23.005 Humidity Alarm within boundaries
23.006 Service manual available on site
23.007 Main air block at cable well installation correct
23.008 XTAP (air delivery to cable) install/size OK
23.009 Air dryer alarms within boundaries (Check with NOC)
23.010 Maximum 70kpa delivered at start of network
23.011 Minimum 35kpa available at end of network
23.012 Cable transducer location min 200mtr/max 600mtr apart
23.013 ICMS updated with transducer cable pair details
23.014 Chorus Master Pressure Database updated
23.015 Sign off codes (TFC 5B*)
23.016 Permit To Work
23.017 Dry Air Cylinder management OK (HCP027)

24.000 SSA

24.001 SSA cable binding to hardware correct
24.002 SSA cable erected correctly
24.003 SSA cable type and size correct
24.004 Earth 2 Earthing requirements (16mm/pipe/rod/C-Lok each end) correct when needed
24.005 SSA 2 End terminations and cable management correct
24.006 SSA 2 SSA tension & sag & twist (anti dancing) correct
24.008 SSA 3 Recovered wire or SSA uses scrap process

25.000 Poles ND0318

25.001 H&S 1 All mechanical aids in good working order, regular checks
25.002 H&S 1 Vehicle transporting poles must have racks for pole security
25.003 Poles 2 Pole in good condition, no splits, burs
25.004 Poles 2 Pole manufacture label in place, Pole strength minimum 6kn
25.005 Poles 2 Pole hole depth correct/Pole vertical and height correct
25.006 Poles 2 Pole positioning and spacing correct, correct face position
25.007 Poles 2 All new poles have Network pole tag installed 3m above ground
25.008 Poles 2 Breast & Heal block position correct for pull & loading on pole
25.009 Reinstatement 2 Pole hole compacted every 150mm
25.010 H&S 1 Pole safe to climb (hammer/probe/dig)
25.011 Poles 2 All metal plant hot dipped galvanised & CNSP approved
25.012 Poles 2 Plant positioned correctly and safely, plant clearances correct
25.013 Poles 2 Stub poles or staying lines or screw anchors installed correctly
25.014 H&S 1 Unsafe poles labelled / marked for replacement/7 days
25.015 H&S 1 Unsafe poles noted in Hazardous Pole Register
25.016 Records Integrity 2 Deeded poles shown in NetMAP Pole Editor
25.017 Records Integrity 2 All tagged poles in NetMAP
25.018 H&S 1 Traffic Management Plan for pole install/removal
25.021 Labels 2 Network labelling in place to suit requirements

29.000 Active Cabinet Internal LHS

29.001 Cabinet 2 Outer Door lock works smoothly and door closes without jamming
29.002 Cabinet 2 Door stays are in place and all work well
29.003 Records Integrity 2 Alarm warning sticker on inner door
29.004 Records Integrity 2 Check Door alarm works with Telecom Security 0800 103060 - 2 - 6
29.005 Cabinet 2 AC earth rod installed next to Power duct & protrudes about 200mm above Plinth
29.006 H&S 1 AC Earth wire warning label attached (green or red plastic tag on the wire)
29.007 Cabinet 2 Power cable glands secure on the top of the RCD outlet box (2 small, 1 large)
29.008 Cabinet 2 Power cable gland secure to the right of the RCD outlet box through to the MUX bin. (1 large)
29.009 Cabinet 2 Power cable glands secure to the meter box. (1 large, 1 small for earth cable)
29.010 Cabinet 2 Power cable is installed in orange power duct.

30.000 Active Cabinet Equipment

30.001 Cabinet 2 Inner Door lock works smoothly and door closes without jamming
30.002 Records Integrity 2 Cabinet door pocket will contain Eaton QA sign off documents
30.003 Cabinet 2 Cabinet Telecom Earth tested <10 Ohms (in cabinet door pocket or iTools)
30.004 Cabinet 2 All walls have noise reduction Insulation installed
30.005 Cabinet 3 Earth and wrist strap installed
30.006 Cabinet 3 Heat sensor mounted top rear of MUX bin area (Small blue HS covered unit)
30.007 Fibre 2 Fibre cable entry to Cabinet secured with cable gland, managed to OFDF OK
30.008 Fibre 2 OFDF in a CNSP approved enclosure, netmap label on OFDF lid
30.009 H&S 1 Laser Safety labels (1M Safety) at OFDF (inside and front panel)
30.010 Fibre 2 Cable entry to OFDF secured with cable gland
30.011 Fibre 2 Fibre managed within OFDF OK
30.012 Fibre 2 Protective caps on all unterminated connectors
30.014 Fibre 2 30mm bending radius unconditionally observed at all locations
30.015 Records Integrity 2 Fibre pigtail labels fitted with OFDF number and position designation
30.016 H&S 1 No fibre or task waste, all optical (glass) ends safely contained

31.000 Active Cabinet Internal RHS

31.001 Cabinet 2 Outer Door lock works smoothly and door closes without jamming
31.002 Cabinet 2 Door stays are in place and all work well
31.003 Cabinet 2 Alarm warning sticker on inner face of door
31.004 Cabinet 2 Soft foam seal plate secured. Cable entry prevents vermin/insect entry.
31.005 Cabinet 2 Cabling run correctly
31.006 MDF 2 MDF; Correct Modules installed
31.007 Records Integrity 2 MDF; Module Labelling correct
31.008 Records Integrity 2 MDF; Data card for jumper running data (laminated or in a card holder attached to the inside of door)
31.009 Records Integrity 2 MDF; Cabinet E-side Termination data card in door.
31.010 MDF 2 MDF; Jumper correct type (BL/WH)
31.011 MDF 2 MDF; Jumper run correctly (50mm slack & no excess)
31.012 Earth 2 DC Earth rod installed between 100mm ducts and not protrude above plinth level.
31.013 Earth 2 AC & DC earth rod are made of same material, prevents electrolytic corrosion.
31.014 Earth 2 AC to DC bonding earth wire between distribution enclosure earth bar to AC switchboard earth bar is a 6 mm2 insulated conductor.
31.015 Earth 2 DC earth bar tie to Equipment earth bar is 16 mm2 insulated conductor.
31.016 Earth 2 Bottom LHS Earth bar strapped to each MDF vertical and the base of the cabinet
31.017 Earth 2 All crimped earth connections solid and secure
31.018 Duct 2 Ducts end about 100mm below top of plinth, no damage, reamed, tidy install.
31.019 Security 2 6 Base securing bolts have washers and are tight.
31.020 MDF 2 MDF; Jumper terminated correctly
31.021 Security 2 Door seals in good condition
31.023 Reinstatement 3 MDF: All dead jumpers removed

32.000 Active Cabinet Battery Enclosure

32.001 Cabinet 2 Outer Door lock works smoothly and door closes without jamming
32.002 Cabinet 2 High Temp sensor in place
32.003 Battery 2 Battery terminals are covered in Petroleum Jelly or Vaseline
32.004 Battery 2 All Battery terminals are fitted with terminal covers.
32.005 Battery 2 Battery retaining brackets are tight and hold batteries securely
32.006 Records Integrity 2 All Batteries labelled with install date (Electronic Marking system, eg P Touch)

37 Passive Copper Cabinet

37.001 Outer Door lock works smoothly and door closes without jamming
37.002 Door stays are in place and all work well
37.003 Cabling run correctly
37.004 Distribution Frame: Correct Modules installed
37.005 Distribution Frame: Module Labelling correct
37.006 Distribution Frame: Data card (laminated or in a card holder attached to the inside of CCC door)
37.007 Distribution Frame: Cabinet Laminated E-side Termination data card in door.
37.008 MDF; Jumper correct type (BL/WH)
37.009 MDF; Jumper run correctly (50mm slack & no excess)
37.01 MDF: All dead jumpers removed
37.011 Module support bars, separators and cover in place
37.012 Earth continuity installed
37.013 Lightning protection installed (when specified) or reinstated after testing
37.014 All duct seals in place
37.015 Concrete around ducts in base of cabinet
37.016 Locks & hinges OK
37.017 Door seals in good condition
37.018 Excess vegetation removed
37.019 MDF 2 MDF; Jumper terminated correctly

38.000 UFB Fibre Flexibility Point (FFP)

38.001 Security 2 Outer Door lock works smoothly and door closes without jamming
38.002 Security 2 Door stays are in place and all work well
38.003 Cable 2 Cabling run correctly
38.004 OFDF 2 Distribution Frame: Correct Trays installed & labelled
38.005 Records Integrity 2 Distribution Frame: Drawer Labelling correct
38.006 Records Integrity 2 Distribution Frame: Data card inside of drawer
38.008 Earth 2 All microducts earth terminated
38.009 Earth 2 All microduct earths labelled
38.010 Security 2 All duct seals in place for cable entry (100mm)
38.011 Duct 2 Mortar around ducts in base of cabinet
38.012 Security 2 Locks & hinges OK
38.013 Security 2 Door seals in good condition
38.016 OFDF 2 Splitter installed and labelled
38.017 OFDF 1 All unused connectors capped
38.018 OFDF 2 Splitter legs installed in parking bay
38.019 Cabinet 2 All micro ducts sealed
38.020 Cabinet 2 All micro ducts labelled
38.021 Cabinet 2 Fixed fibre strain relief installed

39 Aerial Terminal

39.001 Correct terminal used
39.002 Terminal mounted and secured correctly
39.003 Quiet Front terminal has sufficient gel
39.004 Terminal lid secure
39.005 Terminal label on lid or plate on pole
39.006 Lead-in entry correct
39.007 Lead-in terminated correctly
39.008 Plastic bag on multi-pair lead-in cable unused pairs
39.009 Cable shield installed
39.010 Terminal 2 Non working pairs capped
39.011 Terminal 2 Sufficient slack length

40 Pillar Terminal

40.001 Pillar - vertical, firm, depth
40.002 Pillar ID correct
40.003 Lid secure
40.004 Lead-in thru base only
40.005 Plastic bags installed & secure
40.006 Foam bung fitted
40.007 Minimum sheath height 50mm (30mm if in concrete and/or uneconomic to repair, 80mm for V3)
40.008 Coloured zip ties to 25 pair groups (not too tight)
40.009 Correct cable used
40.01 Correct connectors used
40.011 Circuit dedicated
40.012 Service Lead labelled correctly
40.013 Unused pairs capped
40.014 Damaged conductors repaired
40.015 Faulty connectors replaced
40.016 Encapsulated loop resealed correctly
40.017 V3: Lead-in customer and network labels OK
40.018 Green cable tie on exchange side
40.019 Customer 2 Service Lead - flying leads installed and correct
40.020 Cable 3 Unused pairs connected through
40.021 Connectors >50mm from ring cut

41 BDD Terminal

41.001 Security 2 Pit lids secure/locked, with bung fitted where appropriate
41.002 BDD 2 Pit installed correctly
41.003 Radi: Base & lid clean, O ring seated correctly, O ring replaced upon entry
41.004 O/J lid labelled
41.005 Radi is correctly installed, thermal change and lead in
41.006 2m loops at BDD pits
41.007 2m insulated tail installed at last BDD
41.008 Plastic bags installed & secure
41.009 Coloured ties to 25 pair groups
41.01 Correct cable used
41.011 Correct connectors used
41.012 Circuit dedicated
41.013 Service Lead labelled correctly
41.014 Unused pairs capped
41.015 Damaged conductors repaired
41.016 Faulty connectors replaced
41.017 Cable 3 All cables, including lead-in cables, shall be zip-tied or taped together in a tidy loop within BDD pit.
41.018 BDD 2 Minimum sheath height 50mm
41.019 Customer 2 Service Lead - flying leads installed and correct
41.020 Cable 3 Unused pairs connected through
41.022 BDD 2 Connectors >50mm from ring cut

42 PDS Terminal

42.001 PDS 3 Pedestal - vertical, firm, depth
42.002 PDS 3 Correct size pedestal used
42.003 Security 2 Lid secure
42.004 Records Integrity 2 PDS network labelled correctly (when housing a copper loop or other MDF customer feed)
42.006 QF terminal labelling correct
42.007 QF terminal secured to backing plate
42.008 Foam bung fitted
42.009 Adequate gel in quiet front
42.01 Service Leads installed correctly
42.011 Service Lead labelled correctly
42.012 Customer 2 Service Lead terminated correctly
42.013 PDS 3 Unused pairs capped

43 Aerial Service Lead

43.001 Correct Service Lead used
43.002 No In span joints
43.003 Tension, sag and twist correct
43.004 Correct pole fittings used and installed (screw eyes, sash clamps)
43.005 Lead-ins enter terminal correctly
43.006 White pipe down poles
43.007 600mm saddle spacing or 1500mm bandit spacing
43.008 Roadway crossing min 5.5m height, elsewhere 4.25 metre height
43.009 Loops on poles tied
43.010 Service Lead 2 Existing double "D" (OA501) or OA45 replaced if altered
43.011 Lightning protection runs >500 metres
43.012 Correct building fittings used (screw eyes, sash clamps)
43.013 Pole 2 Servi seal secured in upright position and Gel Snap secured horizontally
43.014 Service Lead 3 Unused pairs capped

44 Buried Service Lead

44.001 Service Lead terminated correctly
44.002 20mm pipe connected at Pedestal correctly - (bend into pedestal)
44.003 20mm pipe connected at BDD correctly (50mm into BDD pit, 450mm deep)
44.004 20mm pipe connected at RLG correctly (at base of DP, bend if room)
44.005 Individual pipe & cable for installs of <100 metre
44.006 Direct buried cable option (no pipe) for > 100 metre
44.007 Green 20mm installed in trench
44.008 White pipe above ground level
44.009 Depth correct (450mm cover)
44.01 Power/ Gas clearances correct
44.011 Cable & pipe repair correct
44.013 Pipe connected at ETP correctly (not glued)
44.014 Overlay of Service Lead justified
44.015 Customer 2 Service Lead labelled correctly

45.000 ETP 7502

45.001 ETP 2 ETP physical alignment correct, all fittings secure, installation tidy
45.002 ETP 2 ETP location: (buried lead in-300-1500mm) (AE lead in on facia/under eaves)
45.003 ETP 2 ETP recessed (within cladding) location: 900-1500mm
45.004 ETP 7503 2 Aerial lead in to ETP correct eg termination hardware, position, tidy appearance
45.005 Pipe 1 20mm pipe to ETP is white only
45.006 Pipe 7502 2 20mm pipe end (within ETP) is sealed with silicone and drainage holes left clear
45.007 Customer 2 Premise cabling exit via back of ETP
45.008 Customer 1 Premise cabling exit from ETP is sealed with silicone
45.009 ETP 1 All connections via gel filled connectors
45.010 ETP 1 Protected ETP: Lightning arrestors fitted in areas that require protection
45.011 ETP 1 Protected ETP: Earth wire (6mm/green coating) 100mm min. bend radius observed
45.012 ETP 1 Protected ETP: Earth wire kept straight to Copper or Stainless Steel Earth rod
45.013 ETP 1 Protected ETP: Earth wire connection to earth rod with C-Lok product only
45.016 ETP 2 Unused pairs capped
45.017 ETP 1 Ericsson 5/NEG203200 ETP installed
45.018 ETP 2 ETP installed between 300mm and 1500mm above ground, secured with three screws, and installed to best suit the site and external cladding
45.019 Locate 2 Locate wire installed, and terminated in ETP with redcaps (Fixed Fibre only)
45.020 Reinstatement 2 Fibre Building penetrations sealed
45.021 Pipe 2 White pipe or flexi duct fitted to outside of building is secured with plastic or galvanised saddles
45.022 Pipe 2 50-20mm duct reducer fitted between 50mm underground green duct and 20mm above ground white pipe
45.023 Fibre 2 Fixed Fibre or ABF tube housed in 20mm white pipe or UV stabilised flexi pipe where fibre exits through bottom of ETP

53 TNT/TNF (Building Frames)

53.001 TNF or TNT installed correctly
53.002 Disconnection block installed correctly
53.003 Earthing requirements met
53.004 Demarcation point installed correctly
53.005 TNF/TNT Labelled correctly
53.006 TNT/TNF additional warning label installed NDF-151

67.000 Customer OFDF

67.001 Fibre 1 OFDF in a CNSP approved enclosure, netmap label on OFDF lid
67.002 Fibre 2 Fibre managed within OFDF OK
67.003 Fibre 7388 2 Fibre splicing within design tolerance
67.004 Fibre 6394 2 30mm bending radius unconditionally observed at all locations
67.005 H&S 7388 1 Protective caps on all unterminated connectors
67.006 H&S ND0265 1 Connectors cleaned and verified with Fibre Inspection Probe
67.007 H&S 7388 1 Laser Safety labels (1M Safety) at OFDF (inside and front panel)
67.008 Fibre 2 Fibre cable entry to building sealed and managed to OFDF OK
67.009 Fibre 2 Flexi Pipe protects fibre under the floor or in the ceiling spaces, and is secured to building
67.010 Fibre 1 LSZH fibre used
67.011 H&S 7388 1 No fibre or task waste, all optical (glass) ends safely contained
67.014 Customer Premises testing ND0563 2 Optical power meter test at the ONT prior to plugging in the SC/A connector
67.015 Netmap label on OFDF lid

72.000 Reinstatement

72.001 Work areas and safety 2 Property damage made good
72.002 Poles 2 Ground reinstatement completed around poles
72.003 Buried Service Lead 2 Reinstatement/ backfill satisfactory around Buried Service Lead
72.006 H&S 1 Concrete surround flush with footpath or surrounding ground, no trip hazard
72.007 Reinstatement 3 Excess vegetation removed
72.011 Cable Haul 2 Reinstatement appropriate around cable haul
72.017 Cable Well 2 Reinstatement complete in Cable well
72.018 Reinstatement 2 Ground reinstatement completed
72.019 Reinstatement 6471 2 Backfill compacted every 150mm
72.020 Reinstatement 6471 3 Surplus soil removed
72.021 Reinstatement 6471 2 Reseal completed - Footway / vehicle resurfaced
72.022 Reinstatement 6471 2 Grass reinstated and replanted
72.023 Manholes 2 Ground reinstatement completed around manholes

73.000 Site Tidy

73.001 Poles 2 Site tidy, no task waste - poles
73.002 Cabinet Internal 2 Site tidy, no task waste - Cabinet internal
73.003 Aerial Terminal 2 Site tidy, no task waste - Aerial Terminal
73.004 Pillar Terminal 2 Site tidy, no task waste - Pillar Terminal
73.005 BDD Terminal 2 Site tidy, no task waste - BDD Terminal
73.006 PDS Terminal 2 Site tidy, no task waste - PDS Terminal
73.007 Aerial Service Lead 2 Site tidy, no task waste - Aerial Service Lead
73.008 Buried Service Lead 2 Site tidy, no task waste - Buried Service Lead
73.009 ETP 2 Site tidy, no task waste - ETP
73.014 Cable haul. 2 . Site tidy, no task waste - Cable Haul
73.017 MDF 3 Site tidy, no task waste - MDF
73.018 Reinstatement Cable Well 2 Site tidy, no task waste - Cable well
73.019 Cable & Duct Lay 2 Site tidy, no task waste - Cable & Duct Lay
73.020 Manholes 2 Site tidy, no task waste - Manholes
73.021 SSA 2 Site tidy, no task waste - SSA
73.023 Active Cabinet Battery Enclosure 2 Site tidy, no task waste - Active Cabinet Battery Enclosure
73.025 Equipment area tidy, task waste removed

77.000 UFB-Channel Flash 9 Installation

77.001 Micro Duct 2 50mm of Inner Black Sheath past outer green sheath
77.002 Earthing 2 Electrical tape applied over earth connection on Ribbonet cable
77.003 Earthing 2 Earth wire managed and secured to pit wall
77.004 Micro Duct 2 Microduct entry through pit wall secured with cable tie (top of drilled hole)
77.005 Channell Pit 2 Heavy duty plastic floor material installed (optional)
77.006 Micro Duct 2 Mirco Duct tubes routed correctly in pit - minimum bend radius not exceeded
77.007 Micro Duct 2 All 5mm Microduct tubes have tube ID labels at the external joint
77.008 Fibre management 2 Velcro ties secured to the pit wall
77.009 Closure 2 S/S locking collar on closure is secured with locking bolt
77.010 Closure 2 Closure ID label facing upwards
77.011 Micro Duct 2 Correct Microduct connectors used to join and seal Microduct (5mm & 12mm)
77.012 Cable 2 Correct size gas blocks installed on 12mm Microducts outside of closure containing optic fibre cable.
77.013 Micro Duct 2 All spare 5mm & 12mm Microducts capped with duct end caps
77.014 Micro Duct 2 All 52x5mm Microducts sealed with strain relief plugs
77.015 Cable 2 Correct size divisible gas seal used on Populated 12mm Microducts inside closure
77.016 Cable 2 Incoming & Outgoing fibre cables in correct 12mm tube
77.017 Closure 2 Closure base "O" ring clean, dry undamaged & correctly seated
77.018 Closure 2 Spare "O" ring in PE Bag inside closure
77.019 Reinstatement 2 Pit lid free of reinstatement materials (T/Seal cone)
77.020 Micro Duct 2 All 5mm Microducts trimmed to 80mm in height from base
77.021 Micro Duct 2 All 12mm Microducts trimmed to 40mm in height from base
77.022 Labels 2 Lid closure labelled correctly with netmap ID
77.023 Labels 2 Microduct correctly labelled with netmap elements
77.024 Cable 2 Spiral wrap buffer tube protection installed
77.025 Cable 2 Metal lock zip tie securing fibres at base of organiser tray
77.026 Cable 2 Fibres correctly laid up onto SC Trays. From bottom to top
77.027 Labels 2 SC Trays labelled on underside of tray with Cab ID and distribution fibre designation & Fibre numbers P touch labels used.
77.028 Labels 2 SC Trays labelled on underside of tray with street address, distance and tube number
77.029 Cable 2 Joint bundle wrapped in Eziwrap or A3 - 250 micron clear plastic and secured
77.030 Labels 2 SE Trays labelled on underside of tray with cable ID and distribution fibre designation & Fibre numbers. P touch labels used
77.031 Cable 2 Spiral wrap fan-out cord protection installed
77.032 Flash 9 2 Splitter installed on correct tray
77.033 Flash 9 2 Splitter fibre splice secured in splice holder
77.034 Fixed fibre aerial-Flash 9 ND0623 2 Figure 8 grommet port seated correctly in base
77.035 Fixed fibre aerial-Flash 9 ND0623 2 Cable sheath 20mm above grommet
77.036 Fixed fibre aerial-Flash 9 ND0623 2 Feeder fibre on RHS verticals and enter trays on RHS
77.037 Fixed fibre aerial-Flash 9 ND0623 2 Feeder side fibre labelled "FEED" with critchley labels
77.038 Fixed fibre aerial-Flash 9 ND0623 2 Cables labelled with section ID
77.039 Fixed fibre aerial-Flash 9 ND0623 2 1-1.5m of fibre in SC trays. End of fibre in centre section.
77.040 Fixed fibre aerial-Flash 9 ND0623 2 Uncut buffer tubes stored between verticals
77.041 Fixed fibre aerial-Flash 9 ND0623 2 48F installed with 19mm grommet
77.042 Fixed fibre aerial-Flash 9 ND0623 2 Microducts enter through 3 RH ports (viewed from swing arm)
77.044 Fixed fibre aerial-Channell Pit ND0623 2 100mm duct capped at pole
77.045 Fixed fibre aerial-Channell Pit ND0623 2 Direct buried ADSS fibre protected at Pit entry with 50mm duct
77.046 Fixed fibre aerial-Channell Pit ND0623 2 Minimum bend radius achieved inside pit(149mm for 116f, 110 for 48f)
77.047 Fixed fibre aerial-Flash 9 ND0623 2 ADSS centre strength element cut to 90mm inside closure
77.048 Fixed fibre aerial-Flash 9 ND0623 2 ADSS centre strength element secured to retention clamp
77.049 Labels 2 Correct number of SC trays installed
77.050 Labels 2 Correct number of SE trays installed
77.051 Flash 9 2 Enclosure support bracket in place
77.052 Fibre Management 2 Tray retention strap in place
77.053 Fibre Management 2 Lid in place on the top SC tray
77.054 Fibre Management 2 Lid in place on the top SE tray
77.055 Fibre Management 2 UMS tray cover in place
77.056 Microduct 2 Red duct end caps in place on tubes 53 & 54

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1.000 Design

2.0000

4.000 Codes

6.000 Work areas and safety

7.000 Exchange equipment

9 MDF (7535, NDF-100A, NDF-100B, ND0066)

10.000 Pride tag & log10.001

11.000 OFDF & Exchange fibre

12 Cable Well

13 Cable Haul (7476, 7475, 7474)

14 Cable Removal

15 Cable & Duct Lay

17 Manhole & Joint Chamber Installation & Ducts

18 Manhole Cable Management

19.000 Fibre jointing & closure

20 Copper Cable Jointing

21 Copper Heat shrink Closure (incl PEDCAP & Radi)

23.000 Pressure

24.000 SSA

25.000 Poles ND0318

29.000 Active Cabinet Internal LHS

30.000 Active Cabinet Equipment

31.000 Active Cabinet Internal RHS

32.000 Active Cabinet Battery Enclosure

37 Passive Copper Cabinet

38.000 UFB Fibre Flexibility Point (FFP)

39 Aerial Terminal

40 Pillar Terminal

41 BDD Terminal

42 PDS Terminal

43 Aerial Service Lead

44 Buried Service Lead

45.000 ETP 7502

53 TNT/TNF (Building Frames)

67.000 Customer OFDF

72.000 Reinstatement

73.000 Site Tidy

77.000 UFB-Channel Flash 9 Installation

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