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1 The BS 6701:2004 Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance - THE ONE-STOP-SHOP INSTALLATION STANDARD 2004 The

2 The Mike Gilmore Mike Gilmore Senior Partner, The Managing Director Standards Activities Member: ISO/IEC JTC1 SC25 WG3: Generic ISO/IEC JTC1 SC25 Project Team: SOHO Convenor: ISO/IEC JTC1 SC25 WG3 IPTG: Industrial Premises Convenor: CENELEC TC215 WG1: IT CENELEC TC215 WG1 PT Industrial Premises Secretary: CENELEC TC215 WG1 PT Data Centre Chairman: BSI TCT7/-/1: IT BSI TCT7/-/3: IT Support Group Technical and Standards Director: Fibreoptic Industry Association Mobile: +44 (0) The

3 The Agenda 2004 The

4 The UK UK Installation Safety Standards Standards Status Structured - USA Generic - The World Telecommunications - UK The Overall Plan BS 6701:2004 Timelines 2004 The

5 The UK TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING BS 6701 Code of Practice for the installation of apparatus intended for connection to certain telecommunications systems OPTICAL FIBRE BS 7718 DEVELOPED BY BSI TCT/7 PUBLICATION BS and -2: 1986 REVISED BS and -2: 1990 REVISED BS 6701: 1994 AMENDED BS 6701 A.1: 1997 AMENDED BS 6701 A.1 and A.2: 1999 Code of Practice for the installation of fibre optic cabling DEVELOPED BY BSI ECL/22 WG3 INTERIM PUBLICATION FIA as FIA-CCP/1/91: 1991 BS PUBLICATION BS 7718: 1995 AMENDED BS 7718 A.1: The

6 The UK Installation Safety Standards TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING BS 6701 BS 7671 OPTICAL FIBRE BS 7718 BS EN Requirements for electrical installations: IEE Wiring Regulations: 16th edition Safety of Laser Products - Part 2: Safety of optical fibre communication systems 2004 The

7 The Standards Status TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING BS 6701 BS 7671 OPTICAL FIBRE BS 7718 BS EN UK SAFETY STANDARD Instrument of the Electricity at Work Act 1989 UK publication of INTERNATIONAL SAFETY STANDARD 2004 The

8 The Standards Status TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING BS 6701 BS 7671 OPTICAL FIBRE BS 7718 BS EN BRITISH STANDARD CODE OF PRACTICE Recommendations - Informative - Best Practice Referenced from BS 7671 re- segregation A basis for Pre-Connection Inspection certification BRITISH STANDARD CODE OF PRACTICE Recommendations - Informative - Best Practice Only applicable if called up in contract documentation 2004 The

9 The Structured - USA DESIGN ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.X ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A SPECIFICATION PLANNING INSTALLATION ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.X ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.X ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.X ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A ANSI/TIA/EIA-758-A J-STD-607-A ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A ANSI/TIA/EIA-758-A COMMISSIONING HANDOVER ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.X ANSI/TIA/EIA ANSI/TIA/EIA A OPERATION ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A MAINTENANCE 2004 The

10 The Generic - The World DESIGN ISO/IEC 11801: 2002 ISO/IEC SPECIFICATION PLANNING INSTALLATION ISO/IEC 11801: 2002 ISO/IEC TR ISO/IEC ISO/IEC TR ISO/IEC COMMISSIONING HANDOVER IEC ISO/IEC TR IEC IEC OPERATION ISO/IEC MAINTENANCE 2004 The

11 The Telecommunications - UK DESIGN BS EN BS EN BS EN BS EN SPECIFICATION PLANNING INSTALLATION BS EN BS EN BS EN BS EN BS EN BS EN BS EN BS EN HD 384 BS 7671 BS 6701 HD 384 BS 7671 BS 6701 HD 384 BS 7671 BS 6701 COMMISSIONING BS EN IEC IEC HANDOVER BS EN OPERATION BS EN MAINTENANCE BS EN The

12 The Standards BS 6701 BS 7718 BS EN BS EN BS EN EN EN EN Information technology - installation- Part 1: Specification and Quality Assurance Information technology - installation- Part 2: Installation planning and practices inside buildings Information technology - installation- Part 3: Installation planning and practices outside buildings 2004 The

13 The The Impact of Standards BS 7671 BS 7718 BS EN BS EN BS EN EN EN EN Information technology - installation- Part 1: Specification and Quality Assurance Information technology - installation- Part 2: Installation planning and practices inside buildings Information technology - installation- Part 3: Installation planning and practices outside buildings BS 6701 BS The

14 The The Overall Plan BSI TCT7: Telecommunications - Installation Requirements BSI TCT7/-/1: : Infrastructure design, planning and commissioning BSI TCT7/-/2: : Installation practice BSI TCT7/-/3: : Infrastructure standards - UK implementation panel BS 6701 BS 7718 REVISED UPDATED RE-TITLED UPLIFTED STATUS GUIDE TO USE BUSINESS INFORMATION PUBLICATION WITHDRAWN 09/ The

15 The BS 6701: 2004 BS 6701:2004 IMPLICIT IN ALL CONTRACTS i.e. MANDATORY Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance Specification - not Code of Practice clear requirements separation of responsibilities incorporating optical fibre incorporating all types of cabling incorporating equipment referenced from BS 7671 i.e. MANDATORY specifically relating to segregation for safety references EN X normative reference A BASIS FOR LEGAL JUDGEMENT A BASIS FOR INSTALLER APPROVAL SYSTEMS 2004 The

16 The BS 6701: 2004 One-Stop-Shop DESIGN SPECIFICATION PLANNING INSTALLATION BS 6701 BS EN BS EN BS 7671 Any cabling design BS 7671 BS EN BS 7671 BS EN COMMISSIONING HANDOVER OPERATION BS 6701 BS EN BS 7671 BS EN BS EN BS 7671 BS EN MAINTENANCE BS EN BS 7671 BS EN The

17 The BS 6701: 2004 Timeline BSI TCT7: Telecommunications - Installation Requirements BSI TCT7/-/3: : Infrastructure standards - UK implementation panel September 2001 November 2002 November th February th March 2004 Q2-Q Recommends withdrawal of BS 7718 Publish DPC BS 6701: 2004 Comment deadline Resolve comments Publish BS 6701: 2004 Formation of BSI TCT7/-/ The

18 The BIP Timeline BSI TCT7: Telecommunications - Installation Requirements BSI TCT7/-/3: : Infrastructure standards - UK implementation panel September 2001 Formation of BSI TCT7/-/3 November 2003 Publish DPC BS 6701: 2004 Start BIP Q2-Q Publish BS 6701: 2004 Publish BIP 2004 The

19 The Requirements and Responsibilities Responsibility under BS 6701:2004 Roles and Responsibilities The Benefit of Minimum Requirements 2004 The

20 The Requirements and Responsibilities BS 6701:2004 IMPLICIT IN ALL CONTRACTS i.e. MANDATORY Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance BSI TCT7: Telecommunications - Installation Requirements BSI TCT7/-/3: : Infrastructure standards - UK implementation panel FINAL TEXT PRODUCED BY BSI EDITOR: Sophie Watson Written according to BS 0 REQUIREMENTS RESPONSIBILITY Clear, unambiguous Verifiable Clear, unambiguous Verifiable 2004 The

21 The Responsibility under BS 6701: 2004 BS 6701:2004 Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance Foreword 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations 4 Requirements for installers of telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling 5 Requirements for owners of premises housing telecommunications systems Bibliography INSTALLER OWNERS OF PREMISES the person/organization undertaking the physical installation of the cabling may delegate the responsibilities specified to authorized persons such as specifiers, operators and maintainers of the telecommunications systems The

22 The Roles and Responsibilities BS 6701:2004 Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance Foreword 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations 4 Requirements for installers of telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling 5 Requirements for owners of premises housing telecommunications systems Bibliography INSTALLER OWNERS OF PREMISES Documentation 5.2 Operating procedures All relevant documentation shall be provided to enable the user to implement operating procedures for the telecommunications system(s). Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling shall be operated in accordance with the instructions provided by the installer The

23 The The Benefit of Minimum Requirements BS 6701:2004 IMPLICIT IN ALL CONTRACTS i.e. MANDATORY Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance Foreword 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations 4 Requirements for installers of telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling 5 Requirements for owners of premises housing telecommunications systems Bibliography NOT DRACONIAN LEGISLATION A REMINDER OF EXISTING LEGAL OBLIGATIONS A BASIS FOR LEGAL JUDGEMENT A BASIS FOR INSTALLER APPROVAL SYSTEMS A BASIS FOR LEGAL JUDGEMENT 2004 The

24 The 2004 The

25 The Requirements and Responsibilities Determination of Conformance Criticism of the EN X Series The BS 6701:2004 BIP 2004 The

26 The Requirements and Responsibilities EN PRODUCED BY CENELEC TC215 Information technology - installation- Part 1: Specification and Quality Assurance TC215 WG1 EN EN Information technology - installation- Part 2: Installation planning and practices inside buildings Information technology - installation- Part 3: Installation planning and practices outside buildings No BSI edit on European standards TC215 WG2 BSI TCT7: Telecommunications - Installation Requirements BSI TCT7/-/1: : Infrastructure design, planning and commissioning BS EN REQUIREMENTS and RESPONSIBILITY BSI TCT7/-/2: : Installation practice Not always clear Not always verifiable BS EN BS EN REQUIREMENTS and RESPONSIBILITY Not always clear Not always verifiable 2004 The

27 The Determination of Conformance EN PRODUCED BY CENELEC TC215 Information technology - installation- Part 1: Specification and Quality Assurance TC215 WG1 EN EN Information technology - installation- Part 2: Installation planning and practices inside buildings Information technology - installation- Part 3: Installation planning and practices outside buildings SHALLS demand conformance TC215 WG2 SHOULDS indicate recommendations AND do not signify conformance SHALLS within SHOULDS text demand conformance only if a recommendation is followed Optional SHALLS 2004 The

28 The Criticisms of the EN X Series BS EN BS EN BS EN Some SHOULDS should be SHALLS and some SHALLS should be SHOULDS PRODUCED BY CENELEC TC215 Information technology - installation- Part 1: Specification and Quality Assurance Information technology - installation- Part 2: Installation planning and practices inside buildings Information technology - installation- Part 3: Installation planning and practices outside buildings Segregation of circuits Confuses optical fibre and copper requirements Mismatch of terms Focus on specifics rather than requirements Too much tutorial 2004 The

29 The The BS 6701: 2004 BIP BSI TCT7: Telecommunications - Installation Requirements BSI TCT7/-/3: : Infrastructure standards - UK implementation panel BS 6701:2004 Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance Foreword 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations 4 Requirements for installers of telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling 5 Requirements for owners of premises housing telecommunications systems Bibliography For each sub-clause in BS 6701 the BIP references the conformance issues from the relevant standard 2004 The

30 The BIP Example BIP BS 6701: Requirements for installers Telecommunications cabling General Closures BIP BS EN BS EN Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance The bend radii of telecommunications cables and telecommunications cable elements within closures shall be in accordance with the instructions provided by the telecommunications cable manufacturer and/or supplier. [4.5.1] requires that the accessibility and availability of locations for closures shall be determined. [4.7.5] requires that adequate lighting be provided at the site of frames and cabinets (parallel responsibility with owners). [5.8] requires specific procedures to be undertaken during installation and assembly of closures. [5.9] requires specific procedures to be undertaken during cable termination. [6.3.2] requires that cable screens shall be connected at termination points (not using the signal contacts of connecting hardware). [7.6.2] requires protection to be provided to optical fibres splices The

31 The Planning Optical Fibre Hazard Installation Specification Quality Plan Administration Documentation 2004 The

32 The Planning INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 A quality plan shall be provided in accordance with BS EN for telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling other than that specified in BS EN Installation, operating and maintenance instructions for all telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling shall be obtained. PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance An installation specification shall be provided in accordance with BS EN for telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling other than that specified in BS EN In addition, the installation specification shall define the approach to segregation of circuits with regard to electromagnetic interference in accordance with the BS EN series of standards. The classification of areas containing optical fibre telecommunications equipment and optical fibre telecommunications cabling shall be undertaken in accordance with BS EN The

33 The Planning INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS EN [4.10] requires that owner shall ensure that advice relating to permissible distances between items of equipment is obtained from the supplier. [4.10] requires that owner shall agree with any external network provider all aspects relating to the external network interface. BS EN [4.1] requires locations of hazardous areas, procedures for working within (or near them), fire precautions and escape routes to be advised to all personnel visiting the premises The

34 The Optical Fibre Hazard - Area Classification UNRESTRICTED ACCESS RESTRICTED ACCESS CONTROLLED ACCESS BS EN Protective housing with open access Protective housing with no public access Protective housing with access limited to trained and authorized personnel (authorized and safety trained personnel only) Implementation rules depend upon the access category FIA-TSD Open office areas are deemed unrestricted access areas Secure IT rooms can be unrestricted, restricted access or controlled areas. The Classes of equipment, the associated Hazard levels and operating practices allowed within unrestricted, restricted and controlled areas differ. It is possible to have a designated controlled area within a restricted area provided that operating procedures prevent unauthorized access 2004 The

35 The Optical Fibre Hazard - Basic Rules UNRESTRICTED AREAS Only Class 1 equipment to be used within, or to, an unrestricted area without additional safeguards OPTIONAL LABELING It is allowed to use equipment of Class 1M within, or to, an INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION unrestricted area if the connection system in the area prevents DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH accidental eye contact (by means of their design or by a OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CLASS 1M HAZARD requirement for tools only access) Only Class 1 or 1M equipment to be used within, or to, a restricted area without additional safeguards MINIMUM LABELING RECOMMENDED LABELING INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CLASS 1M HAZARD RESTRICTED AREAS INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CLASS 3R HAZARD It is allowed to use equipment of Class 3R within, or to, a restricted area if the connection system in the area prevents accidental eye contact (by means of their design or by a requirement for tools only access) or if the equipment controls its Class by means of automatic power reduction (APR) which reduces the equipment to Class 1M upon detection of an open circuit Only Class 1 or 1M equipment to be used within, or to, a controlled area without additional safeguards LABELING INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM CLASS 3B HAZARD CONTROLLED AREAS It is allowed to use equipment of Class 3R and 3B in the circumstances allowed for Restricted Areas 2004 The

36 The Installation Specification INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS EN [5.1] requires that an Installation Specification be provided and shall contain a technical specification, scope of work and contractual requirements. [5.2.2] contains requirements for the contents of the technical specification. [4.3.1] requires that the physical and climatic environment of the premises be considered in terms of the performance of the cabling. [4.4.1] requires that the specification of the components be adequate for the intended applications to be supported by the installed cabling. [5.2.3] contains requirements for the contents of the scope of work. [4.2.4] requires that growth in demand and/or resilience be considered. [5.2.1] contains requirements for the contents of an information technology strategy (where used) [4.2.4] requires that the number of termination points within the work area shall be in accordance with application requirements. [4.1] requires that consideration be given to the applications to be supported The

37 The Installation Specification and Quality Plan INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES [5.1] requires that an Installation Specification is agreed with the owner prior to the installation commencing. [5.1] requires that a Quality Plan be provided. [5.1] requires that a Quality Plan is agreed with the owner prior to the installation commencing. [5.3] contains general requirements for a Quality Plan. BS EN PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES [5.1] requires that an Installation Specification is agreed with the installer prior to the installation commencing. [5.2.5] requires that modifications, changes and deviations to the Installation Specification are agreed between with the Installer. [5.1] requires that a Quality Plan is agreed with the installer prior to the installation commencing The

38 The Administration INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS EN [4.1] requires that administration be considered early in the specification process. [7.1] if administration systems are used, requires that consideration be given to specific aspects undertaken. [7.2] contain requirements for identifiers, where used. [7.4.1] contain requirements for reports, where used. [7.4.2] contain requirements for drawings, where used The

39 The Documentation INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 Documentation shall be provided to the user detailing the power requirements of the telecommunications equipment to be supplied and installed. All relevant documentation shall be provided to enable the user to implement operating procedures for the telecommunications system(s). Final acceptance, as defined in the quality plan shall only proceed following marking, labelling and fitting of all components associated with the telecommunications cabling. PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance Information relating to telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling shall be complete and accurate. The location of the CMET shall be documented and the information shall be available for inspection The

40 The Documentation INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES [6.1] requires that final cabling documentation be provided. [6.2] contains requirements for final cabling documentation. BS EN PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES [6.1] requires the level of documentation to be provided to be specified in the installation specification The

41 The Products Power Processes 2004 The

42 The Products INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 Compatibility with fire extinguishing systems The potential for damage to, and subsequent interruption of, service provided by the telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling to be installed following activation of the fire extinguishing system shall be identified, documented and advised to the owner of the premises housing, and/or the user of, the telecommunications system. Hazardous powders and dusts Telecommunications equipment to be installed shall conform to BS EN Electrostatic protection Where used, electrostatic protection devices for both telecommunications equipment and personnel shall conform to BS EN PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance Where a gaseous flooding system is installed within a telecommunications space: safety information relating to the gaseous flooding system shall be displayed in accordance with the BS 5306 series of standards; facilities for manual disabling of the flooding system shall be provided; egress from the telecommunications space to an escape route shall be provided in accordance with BS 6266 and BS The

43 The Products INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES [4.4.1] requires that the components used be chosen to be compatible with the installation and operational environments. [4.4.1] requires that the consideration be given to temporary abnormal environmental conditions. [4.2.1] requires that telecommunications equipment meets relevant specifications in relation to protection against electric shock. [6.14] requires materials to be selected in order to avoid corrosion. BS EN BS EN PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES [4.4.1] requires that the components used be chosen to be compatible with the installation and operational environments. [4.4.1] requires that the consideration be given to temporary abnormal environmental conditions. [4.4.2] requires that screening effectiveness be ensured by the appropriate choice of components. [4.2.1] requires that telecommunications equipment meets relevant specifications in relation to protection against electric shock. [4.2.2] requires that connecting hardware for telecommunications equipment shall not be interchangeable with that for mains power cabling. [4.2.2] requires that the means of access to telecommunications cabling provides protection against electric shock. [4.3] requires cables to be selected to meet the applicable fire performance and chemical resistance criteria. [6.14] requires materials to be selected in order to avoid corrosion The

44 The Power INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 Documentation shall be provided to the user detailing the power requirements of the telecommunications equipment to be supplied and installed. Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance BS EN PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES The power requirements of the telecommunications equipment shall be met by the provision of the electricity supply. The accommodation of lead-acid stationary batteries other than those known as sealed batteries shall conform to the recommendations given in BS The accommodation of other types of batteries and those lead-acid types known as sealed batteries shall be in accordance with the conditions specified by the supplier. BS EN [4.4] requires appropriate accommodation for batteries that produce explosive gases The

45 The Processes - I INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 Optical fibre telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling The installation of telecommunications cabling and optical fibre telecommunications equipment shall be in accordance with BS EN The operation of optical fibre test equipment shall be in accordance with BS EN Fire and explosion risk The installation of telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling in situations where explosive or flammable materials are generated, prepared, processed, handled, stored or otherwise encountered shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN Measures shall be taken to prevent any flammable materials that are present within telecommunications cables (e.g. petroleum gel) leaking in pathways, closures or at any point of termination. Telecommunications cables containing flammable materials (e.g. polyethylene sheaths) shall be either be terminated upon entry to buildings (see 4.4.2) or installed within trunking or conduit that has a fire resistance agreed with local fire authorities. PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance 2004 The

46 The Processes - II INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 Static electricity, lightning and electromagnetic environment Measures shall be taken in accordance with PD CLC/TR to reduce the potential for damage to telecommunications equipment by static electricity. Measures shall be taken in accordance with BS 6651 to protect the installed telecommunications equipment from potential damage by lightning. Measures shall be taken in accordance with BS 6656 and BS 6657 to prevent inadvertent initiation of flammable atmospheres or electro-explosive devices by radio-frequency radiation. PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance 2004 The

47 The Processes - III INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS EN [4.4.2] requires that termination of screened cables be undertaken in accordance with instructions supplied by the connecting hardware manufacturer. [4.4.2] requires that connection to a cable screen be firmly fixed and not used as a strain relief. BS EN [4.3] requires that installation practices do not impair the fire performance of the cabling or associated components. [4.4] requires specific procedures to be applied for working in locations where it is possible for gases to collect. [4.5] requires specific procedures to be applied to installation practices for optical fibre cabling (in accordance with BS EN ). [5.2] requires that specific procedures be applied to the delivery, documentation and storage of incoming goods. [6.3.2] requires that screened cabling shall have low transfer impedance. PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES 2004 The

48 The 2004 The

49 The Pathways Pathways (internal) and Segregation Closures Frames and Cabinets Building Entrance Facilities 2004 The

50 The Pathways INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 The installer shall ensure that details of the locations of pathways into which telecommunications cabling is installed and their contents are recorded. Any structures, fixtures and fittings used to support the telecommunications cabling within the pathways shall be: (a) in accordance with the installation requirements of the telecommunications cabling manufacturer; (b) installed in accordance with instructions provided by the manufacturer(s) and/or supplier(s) of the fixtures and fittings. PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance 2004 The

51 The Pathways INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES [4.8.1] requires that warning signs, guards and protective structures be used in accordance with local or national legislation. [4.8.1] contains requirements for the installation of pathways systems. [4.8.1] requires that the accessibility and availability of pathways shall be determined and any proposed deviations from the design shall be advised to the owner. [4.8.2] requires that the installation environment is compatible with the proposed method of installation. [4.2.2] requires that conductive pathway systems and cabling components be provided with protection against electric shock in accordance with, in the UK, BS [5.4] requires specific procedures to be undertaken with regard to preparation of cable route. BS EN BS EN PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES [4.8.1] contains requirements for entry points to pathways. [4.8.1] contains requirements for location of pathways. [4.8.1] contains requirements for the design of pathways systems. [4.8.2] contains requirements for the physical and climatic protection provided by pathways to the cables that they contain. [4.8.2] requires that consideration be given to restricting unauthorised access to pathways and pathways systems. [4.2.2] requires that the means of access to telecommunications cabling provides protection against electric shock. [5.5] specifies the requirements for pathway systems. [6.6.2] requires that tray shall be selected in order that cables are not required to be laid above or across the sides (walls) of the tray The

52 The Pathways (Internal) and Segregation BS 6701:2004 INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance The segregation of circuits with regard to electromagnetic interference shall be in accordance with the installation specification The insulation requirements of BS 7671 shall be met The

53 The Pathways (Internal) and Segregation BS 6701:2004 INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance Requirements for telecommunications cabling and electricity supply cabling that are installed in the same compartment of a cable management system (duct and conduit, unless subdivided, is a single compartment cable management system). Telecommunications cabling shall not be installed in any compartment of a cable management system that contain electricity supply cabling accessories with unshrouded terminals. For electricity supply cabling operating at nominal voltages exceeding 600 V a.c. (900 V d.c. to earth), the telecommunications cabling and electricity supply cabling shall be separated by either: (a) a distance of not less than 150 mm; or (b) a distance of not less than 50 mm, effected by a divider meeting the insulation requirements of BS For electricity supply cabling installed inside buildings and operating at nominal voltages between 50 V a.c. and 600 V a.c. (120 V d.c. to 900 V d.c. to earth), the telecommunications cabling and electricity supply cabling that are installed in the same compartment of cable management systems or surface wired shall be separated by either: (a) a distance of not less than 50 mm; or (b) a divider meeting the insulation requirements of BS 7671; unless one or more of the following conditions is met: (1) the electricity supply cables are enclosed in a separate conduit or trunking which, if metallic, is earthed in accordance with BS 7671; (2) the electricity supply cables are of a mineral-insulated type; (3) the electricity supply cables are of an earthed armoured construction; (4) the electricity supply cables are of a flexible double insulated type (e.g. kettle leads supplying 240 V mains power to telecommunications equipment in cabinets) The

54 The Pathways (Internal) and Segregation INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS EN PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES [4.6.1] requires separation or segregation of metallic telecommunications cabling from mains power cabling by reference to clause 6.5 BS EN [4.6.1] requires separation or segregation of metallic telecommunications cabling from mains power cabling by reference to clause The

55 The Backbone Segregation PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS EN A Cabinet Segregation rules apply Cabinet Mains power cabling ICT cabling Power cable Unscreened Unscreened Screened Screened ICT cable Unscreened Screened Unscreened Screened No divider or non-metallic divider 200 mm 50 mm 30 mm 0 mm A A Aluminium divider 100 mm 20 mm 10 mm 0 mm Steel divider 50 mm 5 mm 2 mm 0 mm Cable crossing shall be at 90 degrees Separation shall exceed 130 mm for fluorescent, neon or h-i discharge lamps 2004 The

56 The Horizontal Segregation PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS EN A Cabinet Segregation rules apply No rules X Mains power cabling ICT cabling Termination point Power cable Unscreened Unscreened Screened Screened ICT cable Unscreened Screened Unscreened Screened No divider or non-metallic divider 200 mm 50 mm 30 mm 0 mm A Aluminium divider 100 mm 20 mm 10 mm 0 mm Steel divider 50 mm 5 mm 2 mm 0 mm X 15 m 35 m Cable crossing shall be at 90 degrees Separation shall exceed 130 mm for fluorescent, neon or h-i discharge lamps 2004 The

57 The Segregation Summary BS 6701:2004 REQUIREMENTS BS EN REQUIREMENTS MAINS POWER <600 V AC APPLICABLE TO AREAS WHERE (a) BS EN defines no requirements (b) BS EN requirements are not met by installation specification APPLICABLE IN ALL OTHER CASES ASSUMING Any metal barriers are earthed in accordance with BS 7671 Screened power cables are 360 o screened and earthed in accordance with BS The

58 The Closures INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 [4.5.1] requires that the accessibility and availability of locations for closures shall be determined. PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance BS EN BS EN [5.8] requires specific procedures to be undertaken during installation and assembly of closures. [4.5.1], [4.5.5] and [4.5.7] contains requirements for the location of termination points. [4.5.3] contains requirements for the space allocated to termination points. [4.5.4] contains requirements for the physical and climatic protection provided by closures to the termination point they contain. [4.6.1] contains requirements for the location of closures. [4.6.3] contains requirements for closures containing mains powers cabling. [4.5.2] contains requirements for the size and distribution of work areas and the number of terminations within each work area The

59 The Frames and Cabinets INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES [4.7.5] requires that adequate lighting be provided at the site of frames and cabinets. PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS EN [4.7.3], [4.7.4], [4.7.6] and [ ] contains requirements for the location of frames and cabinets. [4.7.4] contains requirements for the space allocated to, and design of, frames and cabinets. [4.7.5] contains requirements for the physical and climatic protection provided by frames and cabinets to the closures and equipment that they contain. [4.7.5] requires that adequate lighting be provided at the site of frames and cabinets. [4.7.7] contains requirements for the frames and cabinets containing mains power cabling. [4.7.7] requires that main power cabling within frames and cabinets be in accordance with BS 7671). BS EN [4.2.2] line 326 requires that termination points be located and oriented to minimise the risk of electric shock or damage to the telecommunications cables from ingress of moisture or other contaminants. [4.2.2] requires that the means of access to telecommunications cabling provides protection against electric shock The

60 The Building Entrance Facilities INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 External telecommunications cables containing flammable materials (e.g. polyethylene sheathed) shall be either: (a) terminated, inside the building, within 2 m of the point of internal penetration of the floor/ceiling/wall fire barrier of the building; or (b) installed in trunking or conduit that has a fire resistance agreed with local fire authorities. A risk assessment shall be undertaken to be determine the requirements for surge-protection devices. Surge protection devices shall be selected and installed to meet these requirements. PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance BS EN A risk assessment shall be undertaken to be determine the requirements for surge-protection devices. BS EN [6.8.3] requires specific procedures to be [6.8.3] states requirements for the use of filters. undertaken during installation of surge arrestors The

61 The Earthing Cable Installation Termination Protective Earth Functional Earth 2004 The

62 The Earthing INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 Protective earthing PE connections shall be installed in accordance with BS EN and BS The earthing of extraneous metallic elements (e.g. armouring, strain relief members of optical fibre cables) that are part of the telecommunications cable construction shall be in accordance with BS 7671 and the procedures used shall be documented. PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance BS EN [4.7.7] requires that frames and cabinets be earthed. BS EN [6.12.2] requires appropriate lightning protection to be provided The

63 The Functional Earth via Protective Earth System BS 6701:2004 INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance An FE conductor shall be provided to all telecommunications equipment requiring such a connection. In order to prevent large earth loop or fault currents, telecommunications equipment shall be connected to an FE conductor that only serves the building in which the telecommunications equipment is installed. The FE connection shall be hardwired, e.g. crimp, insulation displacement, screw or solder terminal, and shall not be a plug/socket connection. The FE cabling shall be continuous at and between all points providing a FE connection to the telecommunications equipment. Where an FE connection is provided by means of PE cabling and/or where telecommunications equipment has a PE connection that can be used as a FE connection: (a) the PE installation and associated connections shall be in accordance with BS EN and BS 7671; (b) the outer insulation of the PE conductor shall be green/yellow in accordance with BS 6746C; (c) a label or tag marked with the words SAFETY/TELECOMMS EARTH DO NOT REMOVE shall be attached to the FE adjacent to all connection points; Metallic elements such as armouring, conduit, pipes, metallic frames and trunking shall not be used to provide an FE path The

64 The Functional Earth System BS 6701:2004 INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance An FE conductor shall be provided to all telecommunications equipment requiring such a connection. In order to prevent large earth loop or fault currents, telecommunications equipment shall be connected to an FE conductor that only serves the building in which the telecommunications equipment is installed. The FE connection shall be hardwired, e.g. crimp, insulation displacement, screw or solder terminal, and shall not be a plug/socket connection. The FE cabling shall be continuous at and between all points providing a FE connection to the telecommunications equipment. Where necessary, the owner of the premises and/or the user shall be consulted for information regarding the location of the CMET. The FE conductor shall be connected to earth in accordance with BS 7671 at the CMET. At the connection point at the CMET, the FE conductor shall be clearly identified by a label or tag containing the words TELECOMMS EARTH DO NOT REMOVE. The FE conductor shall connect the CMET to the FE terminal of any telecommunications equipment that is not connected to a PE. The FE conductor shall be in accordance with the requirements of the supplier of the telecommunications equipment to be connected (including, where appropriate, the provision of a path to operate low voltage d.c. fuses or other overcurrent devices). The FE conductor shall be either a separate cable or a conductor in a multi-conductor cable. Where the FE conductor is provided as a separate cable, the cable sheath shall be: (a) cream in colour in accordance with BS 6746C; (b) continually marked with the words TELECOMMS FUNCTIONAL EARTH The

65 The Cable Installation INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 The cable shall be installed in accordance with the instructions provided by the cable manufacturer and/or supplier. [4.4.4] requires that the accessibility and availability of locations for drums shall be determined. PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance BS EN BS EN [5.3] requires specific procedures to be undertaken prior to cable installation. [5.5] and [5.7] requires specific procedures to be undertaken during installation of cable. [5.1] requires that the method of cable installation within wall-trunking shall allow the installation of additional cables. [5.2] requires that cable ends shall be sealed during cable installation to prevent ingress of moisture or other contaminants. [5.2] requires mechanical fuses to be applied to optical fibre cables during installation. [6.6.2] requires that cabling within open tray shall not be laid above or across the sides (walls) of the tray 2004 The

66 The Termination INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 The bend radii of telecommunications cables and telecommunications cable elements within closures shall be in accordance with the instructions provided by the telecommunications cable manufacturer and/or supplier. PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance BS EN BS EN [5.9] requires specific procedures to be undertaken during cable termination. [6.3.2] requires that cable screens shall be connected at termination points (not using the signal contacts of connecting hardware). [7.6.2] requires protection to be provided to optical fibres splices The

67 The Operation Repair 2004 The

68 The Operation INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling shall be operated in accordance with the instructions provided by the installer. The selection and operation of optical fibre telecommunications equipment, test equipment and optical fibre telecommunications cabling shall be in accordance with BS EN The operation of telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling in situations where explosive or flammable materials are generated, prepared, processed, handled, stored or otherwise encountered shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN BS EN [4.2.1] requires that telecommunications equipment meets relevant specifications in relation to protection against electric shock. [6.3.2] requires that screened cabling channels require continuous screen (tx to rx) 2004 The

69 The INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance Independent of the configuration of installed telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling, there shall be a documented policy in the event of faults and breakdowns The

70 The Repair INSTALLER S RESPONSIBILITIES BS 6701:2004 PREMISES OWNER S RESPONSIBILITIES Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling - Specification for installation, operation and maintenance The telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling shall be maintained in accordance with the instructions provided by the installer. All relevant personnel shall be made aware of all policies required to maintain proper operation of the telecommunications system The

71 The 2004 The

72 The Quality Assurance and Approval Systems Checklists for BS 6701:2004 Channel Creation Channel Pre-Design Cords Contamination Templates for BS 6701: The

73 The Quality Assurance and Approval Systems DESIGN SPECIFICATION FOUNDATION OF INSTALLATION QUALITY ASSURANCE FOUNDATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN APPROVAL SYSTEMS FOUNDATION OF INDUSTRY-WIDE APPROVAL SYSTEMS ANY STANDARD BS 6701:2004 ANY STANDARD BS 6701:2004 PLANNING COMMISSIONING ADMINISTRATION DOCUMENTATION PRODUCTS POWER PROCESSES PATHWAYS SPACES CLOSURES FRAMES AND CABINETS ENTRANCE FACILITIES CABLING EARTHING CABLE INSTALLATION TERMINATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE 2004 The

74 The Checklists for BS 6701:2004 PRE-SALES TENDER ASSESSMENT QUALITY OF SERVICE INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT CLIENT CONFORMANCE INSTALLATION PROGRESS METHOD STATEMENTS USER GUIDE All relevant documentation shall be provided to enable the user to implement operating procedures for the telecommunications system(s). METHOD STATEMENTS METHOD STATEMENTS 2004 The

75 The Channels: Creation (and Re-Creation) BS EN , ISO/IEC (2002) and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1 PP CP CP cord PP CP TO Equipment cord Patch cord Work area cord INSTALLATION PHASE 1 INSTALLATION PHASE 2 CC PP CP TO CHANNEL BUILD 1 Equipment cord Patch cord CP cord Work area cord CC PP CP TO MOVE AND CHANGE 2004 The

76 The Channel Construction BS EN , ISO/IEC (2002) and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1 CC PP CP Link TP/CP Permanent Link MUTOA/ TO CC PP PP CC There are no restrictions on the length of equipment and patch cords, CP cords/cables or work area cords. BS EN and ISO/IEC (2002) Horizontal cabling implementation Backbone cabling implementation Channel Performance Design Attachment of appropriate components to conformant links Reference implementations 2004 The

77 The Balanced Channel Pre-Design BS EN and ISO/IEC (2002) CC PP 100 metres max. CP F 1 90 metres max. F 2 F = F 1 + F 2 H, 15 metres min. MUTOA/ TO C WA X = cord attenuation premium Y = CP cable attenuation premium Horizontal cabling implementation No. of connections Class D/Category 5 Class E/Category 6 Class F/Category 7 2 H = (109-FX)/T H = (104-FX)/T H = (105-FX)/T 3 w/o. CP H = (107-FX)/T H = (103-FX)/T H = (103-FX)/T 3 inc. CP H = (107-FX-CY)/T H = (103-FX-CY)/T H = (103-FX-CY)/T 4 H = (105-FX-CY)/T H = (102-FX-CY)/T H = (102-FX-CY)/T T = 1 + (t-20) x α where t = maximum design temperature within link for screened cables for unscreened cables X and Y 1.5 typically 1.2 typically α = for t>20 o C = for 20 o C<t<40 o C = for 40 o C<t<60 o C 2004 The

78 The Optical Fibre Channel Pre-Design BS EN CC PP PP CC L (metres) x = no. of mated connections in the channel y = no. of splices in the channel Multimode Singlemode ISO/IEC (2002) Formulae not included Cable Category OM1, OM2, OM3 Cable Category OS1 Class OF-300 OF-500 OF-2000 Class OF-300 OF-500 OF-2000 Transmission wavelength 850 nm 1300 nm L = x-90y L = x-200y L = x-90y L = x-200y L = x-90y L = x-200y Transmission wavelength 1310 nm 1550 nm L = x-300y L = x-300y L = x-300y L = x-300y L = x-300y L = x-300y L max. (m) L max. (m) The

79 The Cords Cross-over cord (looks straight-through) Straight-through cord (looks crossed) BALANCED IN GENERAL multi-vendor connections interoperability cannot be assumed; not guaranteed by BS EN or IEC specifications cords are subject to length rules dependent upon: performance; location; environment; equipment cords may be subject to polarity rules network failure can result: if length rules are breached; if polarity is not maintained; if cords are badly installed and managed. OPTICAL FIBRE IN GENERAL multi-vendor connections interoperability cannot be assumed; not guaranteed by BS EN or IEC specifications except for SC and SC-D cords are subject to length rules dependent upon: performance; location; equipment cords may be subject to polarity rules network failure can result: if polarity is not maintained if bandwidth is impacted The

80 The Mode Conditioning Cords only used at the transmitter with SM fibre connected to Tx port network failure can result: if MCC is used at the receive end of the channel; if MCC is connected the wrong way round. Launch device or cord with ~ 20 µm offset n 2 n 1 (r) 1000BASE -SX -LX 62.5/125 50/ /125 50/125 SMF 830nm 1270nm 1270nm NA Cord required NA SMF Offset MMF MMF Mode conditioning cord 2004 The

81 The Cord Administration CORD TYPE LABEL Label should define type length purpose locations cable connector types supplier BOOT/MARKER CORD TYPE LABEL BOOT/MARKER BOOT/MARKER ID LABEL ID LABEL CABLE COLOURS Defines orientation in use in fault condition CORD ID LABEL unique ID batch record Restrict the options otherwise cabinets become impossible to inspect CORD INSTALLATION RULES Develop rules to install shortest cords required NO one -size fits all approach EMERGENCY USE Cable (different colour) and plugs made available for temporary installations 2004 The

82 The Contamination Connector end-face Core Cladding Epoxy adhesive Contamination radius r 1 Contamination radius r 2 Loss (db) µm MMF Total contamination radius (microns) 2004 The

83 The Applicable Regulations The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements 1994 The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 The Building Regulations 2000 The Electricity Supply Regulations 1988 The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 BS EN Records shall be kept of all optical fibre transmission equipment, to be connected to the IT cabling infrastructure within and between premises, together with its output power Class. In general, transmission equipment contained in an area shall take into consideration the designation of that area and that of the remote areas served by that equipment Transmission equipment contained in an area shall not modify the designation of that area or that of the area served by the transmission equipment (unrestricted or restricted) without appropriate actions being taken Magnified inspection of optical fibre end faces shall only be undertaken with microscopes that contain suitable and calibrated attenuators/filters to allow the viewing of Class 1M outputs All interfaces shall be capped when not in use Strict key control shall be applied to restricted and controlled areas BS The

84 The Templates for BS 6701:2004 INPUT INFORMATION REQUIRED METHOD STATEMENTS PROCESS PLANNING ADMINISTRATION DOCUMENTATION PRODUCTS POWER PROCESSES PATHWAYS SPACES CLOSURES FRAMES AND CABINETS ENTRANCE FACILITIES CABLING EARTHING CABLE INSTALLATION TERMINATION OUTPUT INFORMATION SUPPLIED 2004 The

85 The The Overall Plan PD1001 FIA Technical Support Documents e-tools 2004 The

86 The The Overall Plan BSI TCT7: Telecommunications - Installation Requirements BSI TCT7/-/1: : Infrastructure design, planning and commissioning BSI TCT7/-/2: : Installation practice BSI TCT7/-/3: : Infrastructure standards - UK implementation panel BS 6701 BS 7718 REVISED UPDATED RE-TITLED UPLIFTED STATUS GUIDE TO USE BUSINESS INFORMATION PUBLICATION WITHDRAWN 09/ The

87 The PD 1001 BSI TCT7: Telecommunications - Installation Requirements BSI TCT7/-/1: : Infrastructure design, planning and commissioning PD 1001 PUBLISHED DOCUMENT A Guide to Electromagnetic Compatibility and Structured 2004 The

88 The FIA Technical Support Documents DESIGN OPERATION TSD OPTICAL FIBRE CABLING: LAN APPLICATION SUPPORT GUIDE OPTICAL FIBRE CABLING: DARK FIBRE SUPPORT GUIDE ADMINISTRATION: USER GUIDE ADMINISTRATION: CORDS POLARITY MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION PRACTICE: SPLICING INSTALLATION TESTING OF INSTALLED CABLING: ATTENUATION USING LSPM EQUIPMENT TESTING OF INSTALLED CABLING: ATTENUATION USING OTDR EQUIPMENT OPTICAL POWER: SAFETY LEVELS SAFETY OPTICAL FIBRE: HANDLING OF PROCESSING CHEMICALS OPTICAL FIBRE: DISPOSAL OF WASTE 2004 The

89 The e-tools PRODUCT INFORMATION ARCHITECTS DRAWINGS CABLING SCHEMATICS BROWSER INTERFACE CONNECTIVITY DATABASE CONNECTIVITY SPREADSHEET USER GUIDE TEST RESULTS PROJECT Q. A. Specifications Plans INSTALLER DATA Corporate policies Contract documentation Method statements e-tools Software support for infrastructures 2004 The

90 The e-tools Browser Interface Hyperlink to FLOOR drawing/schematic Checklists Hyperlink to and CAB/FRAME/RACK Templates drawing/schematic Hyperlink to SPACE drawing/schematic Hyperlink to PATHWAY drawing/schematic Hyperlink to CLOSURE data Hyperlink to CABLE data Hyperlink to PRESENTATION data Hyperlink to PORT data 2004 The