Single Mode FOC Fiber Optics Cable Material Selection and Receiving Checklist

This article is about Single Mode FOC Fiber Optics Cable Material Selection and Receiving Checklist of OSP Telecom Distribution System as per International Codes and standards.

Single Mode FOC Fiber Optics Cable Material Selection and Receiving Checklist

1. Verify that the received materials have been inspected for damage and for compliance to applicable requirements
2. Verify Cable Reel Storage and Protection is as per Manufacturer’s Recommendation.
3. Verify all equipment and components received comply with the project PO specification and shall conform to all applicable requirements, standards, and specifications prior to release to be used as part of the work.
4. Verify that the received materials are new and unused.
5. Verify that material and accessories are in accordance with the Saudi Aramco-approved project-specific design drawings, diagrams, schedules, lists, databases, and associated design documents
6. Verify that On-reel acceptance tests is performed on the cable to confirm the manufacturer’s tests before the placing operation begins.
7. Verify and insure that the outer cable jacket is marked at regular intervals (not to exceed 2 m) with the following information:
   a) As required by NEC Article-770 (Table-770-50)
   b) Name of Manufacturer
   c) Year of Manufacture
   d) Number of Fibers in the cable
   e) Sequentially numbered length markers in meters”
8. For Outdoors storage, verify that Cable reels is supported off the ground and provided with a weatherproof (i.e., rain and dust-tight) cover.
9. General – Cable reels shall be stored away from open flame, fire, arc welding, brazing, grinding and other sources of high heat or ignition.
10. Verify that the OSP fiber optic cables is Polyethylene sheath filled cables with or without metallic moisture barrier and shall comply with RUS PE-90 specification. .
11. Verify Equipment and materials identification procedure is implemented for the received items.
12. Ensure that equipment and accessories shall be traceable from the manufacturer and supplier through delivery, storage, fabrication, erection, installation, repair, modification and use.

Standards Codes and References for Telecom Ductbank, Plastic Conduit, Sleeves, Innerduct

1. SAES-T-916, Telecommunications Building Cable Systems.
2. Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

3. SAES-T-624,Telecommunication Outside Plant- Fiber Optics.
4. SAES-T-625,Inter and Intra Building- Fiber Optics

Telecom Closet / Telecom Equipment Room Size And Location.

Telecommunications Infrastructure Design Process.

J-STD-607-A Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements For Telecommunications.

ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard.

Telecommunications Outside Plant Systems Design SAES-T-938 Download.