This article is about Vault Cable Racks Installation and Commissioning Checklist of OSP Telecom Distribution System as per International Codes and standards.
Vault Cable Racks Installation and Commissioning Checklist
- Verify that all metallic hardware used in telecommunication cable vaults are hot dipped galvanized or better.
- Verify that cable vault cable racking construction materials and details comply with the examples and details provided in GTE 911-500-075, Para-5.
- Verify that cable racking installation in cable vaults comply with manufacturer’s directions and the IFC drawings.
- Verify that a cable Entrance Ground Bar (CEGB) is being installed in the cable vault and connected to the Master Ground Bar (MGB)
- Verify that the number of cable racks installed is in accordance with the IFC Cable Vault Drawings.
- Verify and ensure that the communication bonding conductor used for bonding and grounding the cable racks is minimum No # 6 AW copper conductor
- Verify that all grounding connections of the racks is made to the CEGB using two-hole approved copper terminal lugs.
- Verify that all Pre-Commissioning Phase Quality Control Activities are complied.
Standards Codes and References for Vault Cable Racks Installation
1. SAES-T-916, Telecommunications Building Cable Systems.
2. SAES-T-911 Telecommunication Conduit System Design.
3. SAES-T-795 Communications Facility Grounding Systems.
Telecom Closet / Telecom Equipment Room Size And Location.
Telecommunications Infrastructure Design Process.
ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard.
Telecommunications Outside Plant Systems Design SAES-T-938 Download.
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