Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Customer Service Area

  • Viscore/ Job Number

  • Responsible Manager

  • Auditee

  • Company

1 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 Milestone 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

  • 1.01 Consents: Permits received, eg RMA, RON, Bridge etc. All Fees Paid

  • 1.011 Design & Quote within agreed timeframe

  • 1.012 Work priced correctly using Template, FS codes / quotes as applicable.

  • 1.013 Approval for design and cost obtained where applicable

  • 1.014 Costs within DFA and Budget

  • 1.018 Hessian/known faulty cable along direct route of any lay/thrust considered for replacement.

  • 1.02 Any effecting multiples within joints being accessed are to be demultipled.

  • 1.021 Proactive opportunities in construction zone have been considered.

  • 1.022 Billed tasks actually done

  • 1.037 Evidence of police accreditation to work in schools

  • 1.038 Evidence of Vodafone accreditation

  • 1.039 Vodafone change request (permit to work)

2 Handover & Collateral Delivered to Chorus

  • 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

  • 2.008 TLRD/NetMAP updated, integrity checked & confirmed

  • 2.009 Bearer connectivity confirmed "end to end"

  • 2.01 Graphical Records & Databases identified & updated

  • 2.011 ICMS updated

  • 2.014 Does the NMR record match equipment on site. (NMR move/add/change captured and updated when appropriate).

  • 2.016 Project invoiced correctly

  • 2.017 No unapproved variations

  • 2.018 Customer Management: Customer Commitments met at all times (planner)

  • 2.019 All network items defined within the Chorus Network Specified Product (CNSP) process are used in the network. No non approved items used

  • 2.023 Vodafone As Builts supplied

  • 2.024 School As Builts supplied

7 Exchange Equipment

  • 7.001 Equipment positioned & installed correctly, ventilation unimpeded

  • 7.002 Equipment anchored / mounted compliant with seismic needs

  • 7.003 Equip secure; Fastenings, Isolation, Earthing, Masking, Covers

  • 7.004 Equipment & racks labelled correctly. Node name visible. TLRD system name visible.

  • 7.005 Static straps fitted where required

  • 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

  • 7.01 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

  • 7.015 Equipment area tidy, task waste removed

  • 7.016 Air conditioning functioning and temperature OK

  • 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

10 Pride & Logs

  • 10.002 MDF Log completed in exchange

  • 10.004 Cabinet Log completed

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 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)

  • 13.01 Subduct (to be used) cut correctly and reamed

  • 13.011 Subducts in manholes/joint chambers managed/not obstructing manhole plant

  • 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

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

  • 15.005 Route position to plan

  • 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

16 Microduct Directional Drill & Lay

  • 16.001 Microducts laid or directional drilled at least 1000mm in State Highway

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

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

  • 16.004 Microtrenched microduct laid at least 250mm

  • 16.005 Duct alignment and configuration correct

  • 16.006 Route position to plan

  • 16.007 Microduct ends sealed with HS

  • 16.008 Microduct end on customer boundary either buried or housed in approved enclosure (eg Pedestal)

  • 16.009 Correct tools available and used for stripping and cutting microduct

  • 16.01 Microduct joints to standard - approved enclosure, correct connectors, earth continuity maintained, water tight etc

  • 16.011 Microduct joints at correct depth and not on a bend

  • 16.012 Microduct joints protected

  • 16.013 Microduct joints external to manholes

  • 16.014 Direct Install Microduct hauled towards cabinet

  • 16.015 Direct Buried Microduct drilled or laid from cabinet out

  • 16.016 Direct Buried Microduct not through manhole (can be ended in manhole for future use)

  • 16.017 Warning tape installed

  • 16.018 Buried crossings - depth and protection

  • 16.019 Reduced cover - protection installed

  • 16.02 Backfill compacted every 150mm

  • 16.021 Surplus soil removed

  • 16.022 Reseal completed - Footway / vehicle resurfaced

  • 16.023 Grass reinstated and replanted

  • 16.024 Manhole / joint chamber lids free of material / Bung in lifting hole / lid locked

  • 16.025 Latest version of relivant standards and practices documentation held by sub-contractor or field technician

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

  • 17.007 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

  • 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

  • 17.025 Existing manholes with new plant installed - any defects to manhole outside of scope of project referred to be rectified in the future

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

  • 18.006 Site tidy, no task waste

19 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

  • 19.01 30mm bending radius unconditionally observed at all locations

  • 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)

20 Copper Cable Jointing

  • 20.001 Cables pressure maintained

  • 20.002 Cable at correct depth & sheath free from damage

  • 20.004 Cable excess length sufficient

  • 20.005 Correct jointing connectors & tool used

  • 20.007 Cables labelled, identified clearly

  • 20.008 No obstruction of spare ducts

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

26 Cable Locate

  • 26.023 Plant Damage reports: Report filled out entirely

  • 26.024 Plant Damage reports: Damage repaired

  • 26.025 Plant Damage reports: Report signed by service company Field Manager

  • 26.026 Plant Damage reports: Faxed to NPG within 48 hours of completion of repair, copied to local Chorus Delivery Specialist

28 Active Cabinet External (ASD-0484, ASD-0380)

  • 28.001 Cabinet sited correctly according to RMA

  • 28.002 Cabinet correct type and colour

  • 28.003 Plinth installed correctly

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

  • 28.005 Malthoid paper between concrete and base of cabinet

  • 28.006 Cabinet Identification label on front door top LHS

  • 28.007 Graffiti Notice in place below cabinet ID

  • 28.008 Site tidy, no task waste, ground reinstatement completed, no property damage

29 Active Cabinet Internal LHS

  • 29.001 Outer Door lock works smoothly and door closes without jamming

  • 29.002 Door stays are in place and all work well

  • 29.003 Alarm warning sticker on inner door

  • 29.004 Check Door alarm works with Telecom Security 0800 103060 - 2 - 6

  • 29.005 AC earth rod installed next to Power duct & protrudes about 200mm above Plinth

  • 29.006 AC Earth wire warning label attached (green or red plastic tag on the wire)

  • 29.007 Power cable glands secure on the top of the RCD outlet box (2 small, 1 large)

  • 29.008 Power cable gland secure to the right of the RCD outlet box through to the MUX bin. (1 large)

  • 29.009 Power cable glands secure to the meter box. (1 large, 1 small for earth cable)

  • 29.01 Power cable is installed in orange power duct.

  • 29.011 Site tidy, no task waste

30 Active Cabinet Equipment

  • 30.001 Inner Door lock works smoothly and door closes without jamming

  • 30.002 Cabinet door pocket will contain Eaton QA sign off documents

  • 30.003 Cabinet Telecom Earth tested <10 Ohms (in cabinet door pocket or iTools)

  • 30.004 All walls have noise reduction Insulation installed

  • 30.005 Earth and wrist strap installed

  • 30.006 Heat sensor mounted top rear of MUX bin area (Small blue HS covered unit)

  • 30.007 Fibre cable entry to Cabinet secured with cable gland, managed to OFDF OK

  • 30.008 OFDF in a CNSP approved enclosure, netmap label on OFDF lid

  • 30.009 Laser Safety labels (1M Safety) at OFDF (inside and front panel)

  • 30.01 Cable entry to OFDF secured with cable gland

  • 30.011 Fibre managed within OFDF OK

  • 30.012 Protective caps on all unterminated connectors

  • 30.014 30mm bending radius unconditionally observed at all locations

  • 30.015 Fibre pigtail labels fitted with OFDF number and position designation

  • 30.016 Site tidy, no fibre or task waste, all optical (glass) ends safely contained (H&S)

31 Active Cabinet Internal RHS

  • 31.002 Door stays are in place and all work well

  • 31.003 Alarm warning sticker on inner face of door

  • 31.004 Soft foam seal plate secured. Cable entry prevents vermin/insect entry.

  • 31.005 Cabling run correctly

  • 31.006 MDF; Correct Modules installed

  • 31.007 MDF; Module Labelling correct

  • 31.008 MDF; Data card for jumper running data (laminated or in a card holder attached to the inside of door)

  • 31.009 MDF; Cabinet E-side Termination data card in door.

  • 31.01 MDF; Jumper correct type (BL/WH)

  • 31.011 MDF; Jumper run correctly (50mm slack & no excess)

  • 31.012 DC Earth rod installed between 100mm ducts and not protrude above plinth level.

  • 31.013 AC & DC earth rod are made of same material, prevents electrolytic corrosion.

  • 31.014 AC to DC bonding earth wire between distribution enclosure earth bar to AC switchboard earth bar is a 6 mm2 insulated conductor.

  • 31.015 DC earth bar tie to Equipment earth bar is 16 mm2 insulated conductor.

  • 31.016 Bottom LHS Earth bar strapped to each MDF vertical and the base of the cabinet

  • 31.017 All crimped earth connections solid and secure

  • 31.018 Ducts end about 100mm below top of plinth, no damage, reamed, tidy install.

  • 31.019 6 Base securing bolts have washers and are tight.

32 Active Cabinet Battery Enclosure

  • 32.001 Outer Door lock works smoothly and door closes without jamming

  • 32.002 High Temp sensor in place

  • 32.003 Battery terminals are covered in Petroleum Jelly or Vaseline

  • 32.004 All Battery terminals are fitted with terminal covers.

  • 32.005 Battery retaining brackets are tight and hold batteries securely

  • 32.006 All Batteries labelled with install date (Electronic Marking system, eg P Touch)

33 Retrofit Cabinet

  • 33.001 All noise reduction Insulation installed correctly

  • 33.002 Check E-side labelling correct

  • 33.003 E-Side Cabling run correctly

  • 33.004 ISAM Connector ends secured

  • 33.005 All redundant cable and brackets removed

  • 33.006 Earth and wrist strap installed

  • 33.007 Quante Module Switch Adaptor used for double jumpering

  • 33.008 ISAM , Door and Cabinet hard wire signs installed

35 Copper Migration

  • 35.003 Cutover process minimises customer impact (1 pair at time)

  • 35.006 Cables labelled

36 ADSL Migration

  • 36.001 Permit obtained

  • 36.002 FRE generated

  • 36.003 Cabinet Frame audit to confirm records accuracy before migration

  • 36.004 Cabinet migration process understood and followed

  • 36.005 All circuits tested for DSL and POTs

38 UFB Fibre Flexibility Point (FFP)

  • 38.023 Fixed fibre sub-shelves - first distribution fibre over second roundel etc

  • 38.024 Fibre entry to cabinet correct (32mm duct)

  • 38.025 Inner floor plates installed correctly

  • 38.026 Earth rod installed correctly (250mm above finished base course, c-lock clamp, earth wire through gland and secured to earth bar)

45 ETP

  • 45.001 ETP physical alignment correct, all fittings secure, installation tidy

  • 45.005 20mm pipe to ETP is white only

  • 45.015 Site tidy, no task waste

  • 45.017 Ericsson 5/NEG203200 ETP installed

  • 45.018 ETP installed between 300mm and 600mm above ground, secured with four screws, and installed to best suit the site and external cladding

  • 45.019 Locate wire installed, and terminated in ETP with redcaps (Fixed Fibre only)

  • 45.02 Fibre Building penetrations sealed

  • 45.021 White pipe or flexi duct fitted to outside of building is secured with plastic or galvanised saddles

  • 45.022 50-20mm duct reducer fitted between 50mm underground green duct and 20mm above ground white pipe

  • 45.023 Fixed Fibre or ABF tube housed in 20mm white pipe or UV stabilised flexi pipe where fibre exits through bottom of ETP

65 FFP Cabinet External

  • 65.001 Cabinet sited correctly according to RMA

  • 65.002 Cabinet correct colour

  • 65.003 Plinth installed correctly

  • 65.004 Cabinet is parallel with boundary, or with edge of footpath or road

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

  • 65.006 Malthoid paper between concrete and base of cabinet

  • 65.007 Cabinet Identification label on front door top LHS

  • 65.008 Graffiti Notice in place below cabinet ID

  • 65.009 Site tidy, no task waste, ground reinstatement completed, no property damage

  • 65.01 Concrete apron installed, including 500mm to right of bullet end of cabinet

  • 65.011 Excess vegetation removed

67 Customer OFDF

  • 67.001 OFDF in a CNSP approved enclosure, netmap label on OFDF lid

  • 67.002 Fibre managed within OFDF OK

  • 67.003 Fibre splicing within design tolerance

  • 67.004 30mm bending radius unconditionally observed at all locations

  • 67.005 Protective caps on all unterminated connectors

  • 67.006 Connectors cleaned and verified with Fibre Inspection Probe

  • 67.0069999999999 Laser Safety labels (1M Safety) at OFDF (inside and front panel)

  • 67.0079999999999 Fibre cable entry to building sealed and managed to OFDF OK

  • 67.0089999999999 Flexi Pipe protects fibre under the floor or in the ceiling spaces, and is secured to building

  • 67.0099999999999 LSZH fibre used

  • 67.0109999999999 No fibre task waste on site, all optical (glass) ends safely contained (H&S)

56 Mobile Network

  • 56.001 Hold down bolts secure, correct orientation and height

  • 56.002 Correct number and size of conduit duct installed between tower and shelter.

  • 56.003 Shelter is as per design. Including type, size and finish.

  • 56.004 Shelter placed within lease area. Shelter and door orientation as per design.

  • 56.005 Landing at entrance of shelter to be 900mm X 900mm. Is to be at least 100mm above the finished ground. Rise from pad to container can be no greater than 230mm and tread must be at least 350mm wide.

  • 56.006 Any holes/openings in the shelter to be filled in (i.e. vermin proof). Including holes from recovered equipment.

  • 56.007 Drainage for rain water installed in the tower base. Check for water in the feeder conduit ducts.

  • 56.008 If any excavation has been performed, the ground must be reinstated. Check that relevant resource consent issues complied with.

  • 56.009 Fencing erected as per design and is secure.

  • 56.01 Fencing is correctly earthed.

  • 56.011 Ensure all new Sunrise cable trays are square and level.

  • 56.012 Check that there are no burrs or sharp edges on new cable trays. All exposed sharp edges must have edge protection on them.

  • 56.013 Check that all cable trays are secured to existing structure properly and that bolts are tight.

  • 56.014 All new cable trays are correctly earthed with 16mm + earth cable. They can just be linked to the next piece of tray with one link to the main earth bar required from whole tray structure (label no 4022 only for the link to Main Earth Bar).

  • 56.015 General condition of site, free of rubbish and hazards. Recovered equipment to be removed from site and disposed of as per Telecom's standards.

  • 56.016 If any trenching has been performed, the ground must be reinstated. Check that the trenches are of the correct size and there are the right number of trenches. Check that relevant resource consent issues complied with.

  • 56.017 Earth connection correctly bonded to the earth mat. 4001 to run from Main Earth Bar to shelter chassis. Then copper strap to earth mat. 35mm required

  • 56.018 Main Earth Bar correctly installed. Is isolated from wall/ironwork.

  • 56.019 All new earth bars correctly installed. Is isolated from wall/ironwork and minimum 70mm^2 earth cable to main earth bar. RF Bar must be linked to external earthing system not main earth bar. Can go to the Surge bar if no other option.

  • 56.02 No exposed copper or aluminium connections.

  • 56.021 All external earth connections to use electrolytic paste. This is not a requirement for internal earthing.

  • 56.022 No joints in any earth or lightning earth cable run.

  • 56.023 70mm^2 earth cable installed from RF Bar (if installed) to building earthing point.

  • 56.024 Mast/tower free from defects. Any rust or loose components must be reported. Check that there are no missing bolts or nuts.

  • 56.025 Mast/tower paint/galvanized finish as per specification/resource consent. All modified (Cut/drilled) galvanized products must be resealed using 'gal spray' or equivalent to ensure the integrity of the steel.

  • 56.026 Correct orientation of tower/head.

  • 56.027 Railok/ climbing rungs/vertical ladder secured, installed correctly. All anchor points are safe and tagged with current certification.

  • 56.028 Digital Microwave Radio (DMR) bracket installed in correct location. Only if new DMR (Microwave Radio is installed as part of Sunrise project)

  • 56.029 Stays appear to have correct tension, no loose ends or fixings.

  • 56.03 Tower doors/hatches padlocked and in good working order.

  • 56.031 Tower access points to be bird/vermin proofed. Use plastic products only.

  • 56.032 Lightening spike (in ground pit) installed as per design. (required on some new sites. Specified in scope of works

  • 56.033 Antenna mounted at correct height to the RF plan and are installed plumb.

  • 56.034 Orientation as per the RF plan. Check with either GPS alignment tool or compass and binoculars.

  • 56.036 All antenna mount are earthed back to the structure with 16mm earth cable. If mounts are directly bolted to earthed structure this is not a requirement however clear continuity must be achieved.

  • 56.037 Check that each antenna has the Mechanical tilt mechanism installed regardless of whether it is currently in use or not.

  • 56.038 All antenna mounting fixtures are tight and have correct bolts and are at correct tension.

  • 56.039 All antenna mounts are of the correct size for the installed antennas. There is an allowance of 150mm below antenna for cable management if required.

  • 56.04 All ports on antenna are correctly waterproofed whether they are being used or not including RET ports. Plastic cap is not sufficient for external ports.

  • 56.041 Painted if required as per specification/resource consent.

  • 56.042 Antenna or tower mounted amplifiers installed and secured properly as per RF Design. Must have correct 'hose clamp' type brackets.

  • 56.043 Antenna or tower mounted amplifiers earthed with 16mm earth cable.

  • 56.044 Feeder socks and chains installed in tower. Feeder cables to be securely fastened to the chain at top of pole.

  • 56.045 All Feeders are of correct size as outlined in RF Design.

  • 56.046 Feeders are not crossed or twisted at any point of the feeder run.

  • 56.047 All vulnerable cables are bird proofed on horizontal runs. This only applies to sites in the Highlands where Kea's or birds are a problem. This will be specified in the scope of works if required.

  • 56.048 There is no external cable sheath/insulation damage.

  • 56.049 No external cables are in contact with sharp edges.

  • 56.05 All external cables have adequate support. Must be secured to supporting structure every 1m.

  • 56.051 External Tails are all of a Telecom Approved type. Note down all site made tails for future reference. Jumper tails can be no longer than 10m.

  • 56.052 All external cable management is done with stainless steel panduits or bandit straps. Plastic cable ties are not acceptable except for short vertical runs like behind the antennas. These cable ties must be steel tongued and UV rated.

  • 56.053 RF connections to be torqued to 25Nm (-3, +2Nm) for DIN type.

  • 56.054 External RF connections to be waterproof. Must have self amalgamating tape (Rubber) and UV rated PVC tape (Scotch 33 or similar). Glue based heat shrink is acceptable for connectors.

  • 56.055 External RF connections have no visible damage to threads or connector bodies.

  • 56.056 Feeder cables earthed at top of structure.

  • 56.057 Feeder cables grounded near bottom of structure.

  • 56.058 Feeder cables grounded near container entry point (if distance > 7meters from tower base). This applies to all feeder runs whether above or below ground. In some cases this will require the installation of an RF bar at feeder entry point.

  • 56.059 Earth tails free of major bends/curves. This is at your discretion. If there are minor bends due to limited available space for placement of earth bar then it may be acceptable.

  • 56.06 Only 1 crimp lug connected to each ground bar connection point.

  • 56.061 All earth connections to use electrolytic paste.

  • 56.062 External feeder and RET cables are to be labelled with stainless steel Critchley at every interconnection point. (Antennas, every tail join, TMA's). UV rated plastic labels are also acceptable but the slide on type labels are for internal use only.

  • 56.063 Warning signage installed as per construction standards.

  • 56.064 Tower signage required for climbs and RF hazard exposure areas.

  • 56.065 Meter box installed correctly (record serial number).

  • 56.066 New sub board (if required) installed correctly.

  • 56.067 Earth pin and stainless steel tag installed correctly.

  • 56.068 Power (underground) location marks installed correctly.

  • 56.069 Air conditioner airflow not restricted by any new equipment installed.

  • 56.07 Air conditioner condensation drains away properly.

  • 56.071 Optimum cable route followed. Cables must not be run over sharp edges.

  • 56.072 Minimum bending radius maintained.

  • 56.073 Cables adequately supported and secured. Feeder cables are not to be run underneath cable trays.

  • 56.074 No stress placed on internal cables. All cables should be adequately supported and not sag. Cables are not to be self - supporting unless no other option is available.

  • 56.075 Cable ties used to secure any alarm/signal cables must not be overly tight. Make sure that they are not so tight that signal integrity could be impacted.

  • 56.076 Ensure separation of AC, DC, RF and alarm/signal cables.

  • 56.077 Cable ties to be trimmed flush so there are no sharp points or edges.

  • 56.078 Cable runs neat & tidy.

  • 56.079 Cables are run neatly and do not cross or twist at any point of internal run.

  • 56.08 Internal feeder management system is used and neat.

  • 56.081 All connectors are installed correctly and have heat shrink installed. Check Torque settings on connectors. Should be 25Nm (-3, +2Nm) for DIN type 7/16 connectors.

  • 56.082 All RF tails and feeders are correctly labelled.

  • 56.083 Feeders need to be staggered correctly. Feeders within the same sector need to be the same height. For Omni sites, all feeders must be the same height.

  • 56.084 Bending radius of feeder cables and internal tails is not exceeded. Check for kinking and damage to the insulation.

  • 56.085 RF connectors are undamaged. Check for any damage to connector bodies, Nuts and threads.

  • 56.086 No sheath/insulation damage on any RF cables.

  • 56.087 All internal RF cables are of a Telecom approved type. All site made tails must be identified and recorded. Tails are to be no longer than 10m.

  • 56.088 Cable entry for feeder cables meets current specs. Must have some form of gland installed and be neat and well secured to meet TNZ specs.

  • 56.089 Cable entry for Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) cables.

  • 56.09 Cable entry for AC cables.

  • 56.091 Cable entry for Earth cable.

  • 56.092 Cable entry for Fibre cable.

  • 56.158 Eaton rack isolated from plinth in exchange/TNZ buildings. Nylon washers used on steel plinths or wooden plinths.

  • 56.159 Eaton rack mounting bolts installed/securely fastened.

  • 56.16 Correct clearance of the Eaton rack from wall. Minimum 75mm. 75mm is recommended, however due to structural issues within huts and containers and space requirements this is not always achievable. Use your discretion to determine whether the clearances on

  • 56.161 Eaton rack to deflection no more than 5 degrees from vertical.

  • 56.162 Connections in Eaton rack securely fastened.

  • 56.163 Excessive exposed copper conductors is not acceptable at the point of DC and AC circuit breaker terminations

  • 56.164 All multi - pair cables have sharps protection and cut ends. Heat shrink installed where pair break out of cable.

  • 56.165 Correct coloured heat shrink and cable used in Eaton rack. Blue (-), Red (+), Green/Yellow (Earth).

  • 56.166 Optimum cable route followed. Cables must not be run over sharp edges.

  • 56.167 Spare battery termination (BLUE) insulated in Eaton rack.

  • 56.168 Spare battery termination (RED) insulated in Eaton rack

  • 56.169 Eaton rack earth correctly installed. Only one earth required. Old standard of one earth to common bar and one to Eaton Chassis is not acceptable.

  • 56.17 All multi - pair cables have sharps protection and cut ends. Heat shrink installed where pair break out of cable.

  • 56.171 All cables labelled correctly in Eaton rack. Labels must be placed as close as practical to the termination point of cables. Labelling only at top of rack where it enters is not acceptable.

  • 56.172 Do not disconnect label installed on earth cable at Eaton rack and earth bar ends

  • 56.173 Plastic cover over AC breaker is correctly labelled with AC origin and breaker position.

  • 56.174 A4 laminated sheet for labels and positions of CB's required to be stuck inside Eaton door. Must match the positioning and size of breakers installed.

  • 56.175 AC C/B to be 63amp installed in Eaton rack.

  • 56.176 AC C/B to be 40amp installed in sub-board. If single phase feed installed ensure correct bridging is done at AC breaker in Eaton rack.

  • 56.177 Correct DC C/B rating: UMTS 125amp, GSM 100amp, Katherine CCU 6-20amp, GSM Bias T - PDU 20amp, Plato clocking unit 20amp, 7705 15-20amp.

  • 56.178 Protective cover installed over the A/C CBs on the left side of the rack.

  • 56.179 All breakers are correctly secured. All screws are tight.

  • 56.18 DC C/B in the correct position in Eaton rack. UMTS position 2, GSM cabinet 1 position 3, Kathein CCU position 10, GSM Bias T PDU position 11, 7705 position 12.

  • 56.181 Correct quantity of rectifiers installed as per the design pack. Control unit - 1st position, Phase 1 - position 2-4, Phase 2 - position 5-7 and Phase 3 - position 8-10.

  • 56.182 Batteries in Eaton rack secured correctly, including use of seismic straps.

  • 56.183 Battery Grease used on all externally housed battery connection terminals.

  • 56.184 Battery terminals are correctly torqued. Must be between 5 & 7 Nm. This is firm but not overly tight.

  • 56.185 Tested and results recorded on site.

  • 56.186 Battery temperature sensor to be mounted above battery string one.

  • 56.187 Rubbish removed and no debris left in Eaton rack.

  • 56.188 Check Eaton rack/cabinet for any cosmetic or structural defects.

  • 56.189 Check the voltage output of the Eaton rack and record voltage. Should be around 54volts, 56-57volts indicates a fault which should be reported to the DE.

  • 56.19 Check that the Monitor unit has been upgraded to the latest version of the software. Ensure a sticker indicating the software has been upgraded in on the inside of the door.

  • 56.206 Krone frame mounted securely and placed appropriately

  • 56.207 All new KRONE frames must be earthed with 16mm minimum back to RF bar or MEB.

  • 56.208 The cables running into the Krone frame are to be neat and secured correctly.

  • 56.209 The jumpers need to be run neatly and with enough slack to allow for re-termination.

  • 56.21 All jumpers run out the correct side of Krone blocks. Pairs 1-5 out the left hand side. Pairs 6-10 out the right hand side.

  • 56.211 Krone label holders are installed correctly and are not damaged.

  • 56.212 All Krone blocks are labelled correctly.

  • 56.213 Electrical compliance certificate must be available at time of audit. If not onsite ring DE to find out where about.

  • 56.214 Red lined RF block diagram to match onsite installation.

  • 56.215 Cable labelling schedule NDF39 to match timing of installation.

  • 56.216 Site entry label

  • 56.217 Standard OSH personal protective equipment evident and in use (fit for purpose).

  • 56.218 Electrical equipment current certification (test & tagged).

  • 56.219 Appropriately trained personnel on site (Certificates, relevant ID cards etc).

  • 56.226 Lighting adequate for safe and comfortable performance of work.

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