VSZ Build - Fibre Jointing QA v2

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11 OFDF & Exchange Fibre

11.001 All optical cables 100% support on horizontal & managed on vertical
11.002 OFDF hardware secure: OFDF Drawer-Cable Trough-Guides-Rack
11.003 Network labelling correct at OFDF (OFDF Designation, Jumper to/from label)
11.004 Optical cables & cords adequately managed within racks and shelves
11.005 OFDF Single Fibre Organiser not overfilled (<1.5mtr tails)
11.006 Fibre splicing within design tolerance
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
11.01 Protective caps on all unterminated connectors
11.012 Laser Safety labels (1M Safety) at OFDF (inside and front panel)
11.013 No fibre task waste on site, all optical (glass) ends safely contained (H&S)

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

13.001 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)
13.018 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
13.024 Site tidy, no rubbish, reinstatement appropriate
13.025 RMA: Contaminated manhole water collected for disposal

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
15.011 Backfill compacted every 150mm
15.012 Surplus soil removed
15.013 Reseal completed - Footway / vehicle resurfaced
15.014 Grass reinstated and replanted
15.015 Manhole / joint chamber lids free of material / Bung in lifting hole / lid locked
15.021 Route markers installed (Rural only)
15.023 Rural: 1/2 round installation for rural fibre joint location
15.025 Site tidy, no task waste, ground reinstatement completed

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
17.007 Concrete surround installed correctly, no trip hazard
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
17.017 Site tidy, no task waste, ground reinstatement completed

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
18.006 Site tidy, no task waste

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
19.011 Fibre splicing within design tolerance
19.012 Heat shrink splice protectors secured from movement
19.013 Fibre continuity confirmed
19.014 Site tidy, no fibre or task waste, all optical (glass) ends safely contained (H&S)