SYS STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM

DOC DOC Method of Statement for

REF:
MOS-AIS/SCS-2021-04 REF:
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Structured Cabling System

METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR

STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM
RBW 8 – C 10, C11, C12 & C 15

PROJECT : RESIDENTAIL & COMMERCIAL TOWER RBW 8 C 10 , C11 , C12 & C 15

Method Statement – SCS systems

METHOD STATEMENT FOR STRUCTURE CABLING SYSTEM

INDEX

SL. NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

1 Purpose 2

2 Scope of Work 2

3 Responsible Personnel on Site 2

4 Storage 3

5 Pre-Installation 3

6 Installation 3

7 Safety 6

8 Installation Check List 7

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1. Purpose & Scope of Work:

The purpose of this method statement to define the installation of STRUCTURED
CABLING proposed for Al Ain Coop. Stores – Kizad, Abu Dhabi.

2. Scope:
This Method Statement refers to various work procedures contained within
Project Control Documents, which explains and covers the installation of STRUCTURED
CABLING.

3. Responsible Personnel on Site:

3.1 Project Manager shall be responsible for the overall project. The project Manager
will be based on site and will be responsible for the management of the project, both on
and off site, through delegation of duties in accordance with the organization chart and
for the effective implementation of the project management system .He shall ensure
that the proper tools and tackles are available for the timely completion of this job in a
quality manner.

3.2 MEP Coordinator is responsible on behalf of main contractor to coordinate, check

and follow up all MEP related sub-contractor’s progress and installation works in proper
sequence of activities with main contractor to achieve targeted completion.

3.3 QA/QC Engineer shall ensure that the work is carried out ensuring that the
requirement for quality control is followed. He shall ensure that all WIR and Check List
requirements are met. QA/QC Engineer shall ensure that all necessary requests for
inspection and installation are processed and put forward to the company Engineer for
notification. He shall ensure all inspections conducted as per contract specifications,
QCP (Quality control procedures) & WIR’s to ensure all inspections proper, approved
materials and shop drawings and standards are available at the point of use. He shall be
responsible for the total quality records related to work are completed as per quality
requirements. Sub- Contractor shall inspect the works prior to initiating WIR for the
Main Contractor and company approval.

3.4 HSE officer will monitor and implement all HSE related issues. He shall ensure that
all necessary requirements health, safety and environment concerns are met and
adhered to. The HSE officer shall ensure that all permits and authorization are on hand
prior to starting any site operation.

3.5 Site Engineer Shall ensure that all works are carried out according to approved shop
drawings, approved material submittal and approved method statement. Ensure all
safety equipment’s proper tools & tackles are available at the point of use. Aware of all
procedures, work method (instruction, quality requirements for the timely completion
of the job and explains to the task force for execution of the job applicable code of

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practice and approved shop drawings.

4. Storage

4.1 Materials shall be properly supported and stacked on a flat surface

4.2 Materials shall be protected from sunlight and moisture by covering them.

4.3 Materials shall be stacked properly in neat and orderly manner.

5. Pre-Installation

5.1 All material shall be as per Material Submittal

5.2 All materials used shall be specified by the system manufacturer and used / installed
with manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Installation:
6.1 All installation shall be carried out as per approved shop drawings and specification
with approved materials as per manufacturer recommendation & industry standard
EIA/TIA 568 C.2.

Cable Pulling – General guidelines

When cable is received at the job site, the cable length is verified to ensure the cable
will reach between the end points. Both ends of the cable will also be verified in terms
of the footage markings on the outer jacket and the computation of the actual length
of the jacket whenever available. The cable shall be identified, labeled, and the shop
drawings updated to reflect the work operation.
A good cable pulling setup means all materials are in place so the cables can be
handled properly and safely. Specialized equipment capable of holding large reels will
be used as and when needed. Smaller equipment, such as cable trees, will also be used
to handle the many reels of cable containing low pair count cable.
The pathway of a cable will check first to be free of sharp bends and turns. The
manufacturer’s recommended pulling tension and minimum bend radius (while under
tension) shall not be exceeded. The use of cable lubricants as and when deemed
necessary will significantly reduce friction and speed up cable installation especially
within the conduits. The lubricant will be selected based on cable manufacturer’s
recommendations.
When the large, high pair count copper cables are installed in conduits, the pulling of
the cable places significant tension on the conduit. A winch can be used if required in
this high pair count placing operation.

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Communication with co-workers is essential in every cable pull. Each of the co-
workers will be pre-pared to alert the person pulling the cable, to ensure the cable is
traversing the route smoothly without twisting, or getting bound up.
Pulling Horizontal cable in conduits
Horizontal cable is installed between the telecommunications room and work area
outlets. Cable shall not be bent. Should the cable be damaged during installation, do
not attempt to repair, instead replace the entire cable.
The cables and their reels will be labeled prior to pulling cable into place. It is easier
to identify and label the cables before they are pulled through the conduit.

Pulling Horizontal cable in open ceiling

The procedure for cable installation in open ceilings is different from that in
conduits. Cables shall be supported whenever available by suitable cable trays and
cable baskets. ( A maximum of 60 Cables can be accommodated in a cable tray of
100x50mm).

Pulling backbone in vertical pathways from top to bottom

Cable is generally easier to install from the top down rather than from the bottom up
because gravity helps with the pull. When pulling cable from top down, a reel brake
will be used. A reel brake is a mechanical device used to stop or slow a freewheeling
reel, thus keeping it from unreeling too fast due to gravity. In the room where the
cable will enter the vertical pathway, a bull wheel will be used to ensure that the jacket
is not damaged as it enters the pathway.

Pulling – Horizontal
Horizontal Cable is used to connect telecommunications rooms to the different end
user’s outlets. In the room where the cable will enter the horizontal, a bull wheel may
be used to ensure that the jacket is not damaged as it enters the pathway. A pull wire
will be used and the cable will be pulled from end to end by taking all necessary
precautions as per the requirements of the cable manufacturer. Inspection Materials
located near the bends will be closely monitored during cable pulling in order to avoid
cable mishandling.

Precautions
To verify receipt of undamaged cable, while the cable is still on the reel, the installer
should verify that there is continuity with the cable still on the reel. For copper cable,
continuity can be verified by use of an ohm-meter.
For optical fiber cable, continuity can be verified by shining a light source (e.g.,
flashlight) into the fiber strands or using a power meter or optical time domain
reflectometer (OTDR).

Pulling backbone – Vertical

For optical fiber pulling, common sense is the best guideline to follow. Some of the
primary installation concerns that should be addressed during the installation of an
optical fiber cabling system are:
Tensile Load / Installation Pull
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Bend Radius (In general the max acceptable bend for Cat 6A copper cable is 4
times its outer diameter & for Fiber 10 times the outer diameter.
The maximum length of a Cat6A permanent link is 90Meters. The number of bends
in a link is not defined as long as the bends maintain the bend radius criteria)

The installer shall follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. During pulling,

installer should avoid crushing the cable by stepping on it or having it out in the open
when man or machine may trample it. Even though the crush resistance of the optical
fiber cabling is usually around 700% greater than that of CAT6 A UTP, one must
remember that it is still made of glass.

Cable Termination
Cable termination involves the organizing of cables by destination, forming and
dressing cables, and labeling, as well as actually creating a connection with a copper or
fiber conductor.
Cable termination preparation not only improves the quality of the job but also
decreases the amount of time required for termination.
The performance of pre-termination functions involves organizing the cable by
destination. Cable to be terminated should be placed at the point of termination and
must also be identified to ensure it is terminated in the designated position. Cable
connection is not complete until all terminations are identified and labeled.
Crosstalk is associated with copper balanced twisted-pair cabling and an issue of
which the installer must be aware. This issue can be mitigated by allowing cables to
have a more natural lay rather than forming tight bundles and allowing cables to be
run next-and-parallel to each other. While forming and dressing the cable at the point
of termination may be visually pleasing, doing so for longer distances, such as within a
cable tray, may lead to alien crosstalk performance issues. Separation of balanced
F/UTP cables should follow the guidance of ANSI/TIA568-B.

Copper Termination
Copper terminations are used for balanced twisted-pair cabling and the use of
insulation displacement contact (IDC) is recommended. When terminating balanced
twisted-pair copper cable:
• Remove only as much cable jacket as is required for termination and trimming.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting, termination, and cable

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management.
• Minimize the amount of untwisting in a pair as a result of termination to connecting
hardware. For untwisting cabling, maintain pair twists as close as possible to the
termination point.

The T568A and the optional T568B wiring schemes (see Figure 19) are recognized for
use with horizontal copper cable. Only one of the wiring schemes shall be used in a
project. (TIA568B)

Fiber Termination
In the current project, there are two specific types of optical fiber used: multimode
and single-mode. Each specific type of fiber has its own characteristics. Multimode
optical fiber has an outside diameter of 125 µm. The glass core of the fiber, which
carries the optical signal, has a diameter of 50 µm. Single-mode optical fiber has an
outside diameter of 125 µm. The glass core of the fiber, which carries the optical signal,
has a diameter of 8-9 µm.
Optical fiber cores must be precisely aligned between connecting cables to ensure
that the maximum transfer of light energy is obtained. In this project, pigtails will be
used for termination. Splicing will be done by using a fusion splicing method as
directed by cable manufacturer.

EQUIPMENTS USED
 Hand Tools such as Crimping Tools, Cable cutters …
 Ladders & Cable Pulling stand

7. Safety
7.1 Proper TOOL BOX talk will be given to the personnel involved in carrying out the
installation of STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM. The method statement & RA shall be
communicated to the crew during the tool box talk.

7.2 PPE: Safety Shoes, Helmet, Hand Gloves appropriate for the task shall be used.

7.3 Site engineers shall ensure all safety equipment; proper tool and tackle area
available at the point of use.

7.4 Safety officer will ensure that all safety precautions are taken as per the project HSE
plan and in coordination with main contractor Safety Officer.

7.5 Check the hazard warnings on the equipment

7.6 Strictly follow the safety instructions mentioned in the installation manual.

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8. Installation Checklist

Project Details Checklist Date

Client Name Checklist Filled by

Contractor Name System Integrator

Copper  Total Points Category 3  Category 6  Category 6A  Category 7 

Installation Details Termination Scheme T568A  T568B 

Fiber  Total Points Single mode  Multimode OM2  OM3  OM4 

No Description Check
A Installation Overview 
1 Telecommunications room is placed as close as possible to the center of the floor 
2 If the floor area is greater than 1000 m2 (10,763 ft.2), or if the distance to the work area exceeds 300 feet, additional 
telecommunications room per floor has been used
3 Telecommunications room has not been used to place the electrical equipment 
4 A minimum of two telecommunication outlets has been installed in each work area 
5 Cables are not laying directly on ceiling tiles, Cable Trays and Ceiling Pathways have been used to avoid sagging 
6 Different pathways are used for structured cabling and electrical wiring 
7 Estimated pathway fill capacity is less than 40% 
8 UTP Cable has not been run over fluorescent lights (this will cause EMI) 
9 Conduits are no longer than 100 feet, with two or fewer 90 degrees bends between pulling points 
10 Cable bundles are tied loosely and are not stapled 
B Twisted Pair Cable Terminations
1 Cable, Patch Cords, Keystone Jacks, Patch Panels used belong to the same performance category 
2 Bend Radius of not less than 4 times the cable diameter is maintained for UTP Cable 
3 Bend Radius of not less than 8 times the cable diameter is maintained for Shielded Twisted Pair Cable 
4 Bend Radius of not less than 10 times the cable diameter is maintained for multi-pair Cable 
5 Pulling tension to pull the cable used did not exceed 110 N (25 lb/ft.). (Pulling 
too hard untwists the pairs, and degrades performance)
6 Cable twists are maintained, and are not distorted in the entire cable link 
7 Work area outlets such as face plates and floor brackets are installed right side up 
8 Total length of horizontal UTP cable link has not exceeded 90 meters (295.3 ft.) 
9 The Patch Cord from the telecommunications outlet to the workstation equipment is no more than 5 meters 

10 When terminating the Keystone Jack or Patch panel, pair twists to within 13 mm (0.5 in.) from the point of termination has been 
maintained and outer jackets remain up to edge of connecting blocks.
11 When terminating the Keystone Jack at work area outlets a 12 inches of slack cable has been left behind wall outlets for possible 
future re-terminations.
12 The strain relief caps of the Keystone Jacks are seated securely on top of the IDC 
13 There is only one consolidation point to any horizontal link 

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14 In 24 Port Patch Panel Terminations, cables are routed such that 12 cables are terminated on the left side of the panel and 12 cables 
are terminated on the right side of the panel.
15 In Patch Panels the cables are routed using cable manger to avoid strain on the cable 
Project Details Checklist Date

No Description Check
C Fiber Terminations
1 All fiber installers are aware of the Fiber Installation Safety Instructions (has to be complied) 
2 For Du and Etisalat Installations, FTTH cable has been terminated using SC APC Single mode Fiber Components (UAE) 
3 In a fiber optic channel link, the fiber cable and fiber components used belong to the same mode 
4 Bend Radius of not less than 25mm has been maintained for 2-6 core fiber cable 
5 Bend Radius of not less than 10 times the cable diameter has been maintained for backbone fiber cable 
6 Tension load applied to pull the fiber cable is no more than 222 N (50 lb/ft.) 
7 The maximum length allowed for the fiber type has not been exceeded 
8 When pulling cables on runs from 40 -100m, lubricants compatible with the cable jacket, has been used. 
9 When pulling cables the cable was not twisted, squeezed or bent and protected from sharp edges 
10 Fiber cable has been installed in separate raceways and not mixed with copper cable 
11 Both the ends of the fiber cable were cleaned using the proper procedure before splicing 
12 Good and clean connectors were used 
D Labelling
1 Unique alphanumeric code labels have been created for each location, pathway, cable, and termination point. 
2 Printed labels were used for labelling 
3 The same color of labels were used at each end of the cable. 

4 Single Telecommunication Room - Class 1 label identification standard was used 

5 Single Building, Multiple Telecommunication Room - Class 2 label identification standard was used 
6 Campus with Multiple Buildings - Class 3 label identification standard was used 
7 Multisite or Multi Campus - Class 4 label identification standard was used 
E Testing
1 Level III and Level IV Test Equipment has been used to test the installation links 
2 All pairs of the UTP cables have been tested for continuity and position 
3 Each terminated fiber link has been tested for continuity, position and loss 
4 All fiber connectors have been tested for continuity, position and loss 
5 Each fiber’s measured loss meets or exceeds the design requirements 
6 Single-mode horizontal fiber links were tested in one direction at either 1310nm or 1550nm wavelength 
7 Single-mode backbone fiber links were tested in one direction at both 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths 
8 Multimode horizontal fiber links were tested in one direction at either 850nm or 1300nm wavelength 
9 Multimode backbone fiber links were tested in one direction at 850nm and 1300nm wavelengths 
10 All the test results have been documented 

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