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Project Details

  • CUSTOMER SITE LOCATION
  • FSA (FIELD SERVICE AREA)

  • STATE

  • Photo Audit Name PPC_initials_date_version_LRD e.g. PPC_AA_ddmmyy_nnn_ABCD

  • INSTALLER NAME

  • INSTALLATION DATE

  • TCSS ORDER NUMBER

Section 1

Cable Hauling

  • Spare cable loops (coils) left in length to specification

  • Cables labelled to specification (writing must be legible in photo)

  • Ref: CSD 70131, TM00044, TM00044A01

  • Several Photos may be required to demonstrate compliance. Close ups suggested for each characteristic.

Section 2

Cable Housing/Jointing

  • Correct Fibre tray colour sequence protocol followed (MAX closure)

  • Correct splice protectors used (Max joints 494/00295)

  • Fibre MBR maintained when fibres are housed

  • Labelling correct

  • Ports used in correct sequence, i.e. main port of OJ used first

  • Thermoshrink colour change OK

  • Correct foil installation, no PE sheath exposed at closure/heat shrink entries

  • Joint installation to specification

  • Openable closures correctly sealed with appropriate clamp

  • No heat damage to cable sheaths/joint closures

  • Ref: CSD 70119, TM00044

  • Several Photos may be required to demonstrate compliance. Close ups suggested for each characteristic. Close up shot of enclosure installed in pit, look for joints not tied down, clamp not installed correctly and/or labelling not completed.

Section 3

Splicing

  • Fibre MBR correct

  • Splice protectors housed correctly

  • Numbers attached to splice protectors

  • Splice tray covers replaced correctly

  • Fibre transport tubes installed correctly

  • Cable ties installed correctly

  • Spare fibres laid on top of spliced fibres

  • Correct splice protectors used

  • For 24/72 OJs - hinges and clips installed and not broken

  • Ref: TM00042, TM00044

  • Several Photos may be required to demonstrate compliance. Close ups suggested for each characteristic. Close up shot showing fibres installed correctly on splice trays.

Section 4

Pit Installation

  • Pit is correct size and/or type

  • Pit fitted or bedded correctly with concrete surround where required

  • Pit is level or follows the contour of land

  • Pit gaskets and/or centre bars are fitted

  • Pit plugs installed and pipe bush installed

  • Pit lid is not damaged

  • Pipe/conduit entries meet specification

  • Pit alignment meets specification

  • Lockable pits lids used (if required in area)

  • Pit has not been placed in a roadway or driveway

  • Site reinstatement meets specification

  • Ref: TM00042, TM00044

  • Several Photos may be required to demonstrate compliance. Close ups suggested for each characteristic. Close up shot showing pit installed with optic fibre marker posts, look for sunken trench around pit.

Section 5

CUSTOMER - Fibre Termination Unit

  • LIS label fitted

  • No visible damage

  • Keys removed

  • Tag on fibre sheath that shows code

  • Fibre in/out suitably protected (flex conduit etc.), routed with regard to MBR

  • Internal fibre routing correct, MBR observed

  • Correct coloured thru connectors used

  • Velcro or guides used to secure fibre patch cords

  • Ref: SP000511, TM00044

  • Identify if labels are fitted, label text may not be readable. Close up shot showing internal fibre routing.

Section 6

EXCHANGE – Fibre Splice/Pigtail/Patchcord

  • Pigtails splices / connectors to specification

  • Pigtail / Fibre run in protective ducting / tubing

  • Pigtails protected and fitted within ducting and the fibre management guides

  • Fibre bending radius within specs (min 30mm)

  • Plastic fibre separators installed in splice trays

  • Pigtail / Fibre storage meets specification

  • Correct coloured thru connectors used

  • Velcro or guides used to secure fibre patch cords

  • Slack/excess pigtail not left in ducting, fibres run correctly

  • Pigtails secured correctly (Velcro ties to be used)

  • Ref: SP000511, TM00044

  • Several Photos may be required to demonstrate compliance. Close ups suggested for each characteristic. Identify if fibre management is suitable.

Section 7

EXCHANGE – Fibre Pigtail Patchcord Labelling

  • Brady style labels used (wrapped not flag)

  • Label printed

  • Equipment end label shows LIS of card or SFP

  • OFDF label shows sheath code of CAN/IEN fibre or LIS for tie and intermediate cables

  • Ref: SP000511

  • Close up shot showing the fibre label for this particular project identify text on label and type of label used. Show fibre at the equipment and patch end (if applicable). If installed with NGN fibre management show HDODF patch labels.

Section 8

Completion

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