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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Building Premises Distribution System- Installation Of
SAIC -T-5916 31-Dec-14 TELECOM-
Backbone Cable Tray System
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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A. Installation

Verify that backbone overhead cable tray locations is coordinated with

SAES-T-916,
A1 lighting, air handling systems, fire extinguishing systems, etc., so that
para 4.3.5.4.3
trays will not obstruct or impede system operation.

Verify that a minimum clearance of 76 cm (30 inches) of access space is

provided for maintenance and operational work forces to one side of the
SAES-T-916,
A2 cable tray continuously throughout the cable tray pathway, and extending
para 4.8.18.5
to a height of at least 30 cm (12 in) above the top surface of the cable
tray side rail.

Verify that backbone cable trays and cabling are suspended from or
SAES-T-916,
A3 attached to the structural ceiling or walls with hardware or other
para 4.8.18.4
installation aids specifically designed to support their weight.

Verify that backbone cable trays and cables are not resting directly on
SAES-T-916,
A4 ceiling panels, framework (T-bars), vertical supports, or other
para 4.8.18.4
components of the suspended ceiling.

Verify that backbone cable tray is located 15 cm (6 in.) to 30 cm (12 in.) SAES-T-916,
A5
above the top surface of the cable tray side rail. para 4.8.18.4

Verify that the backbone cable trays have a minimum of 8 cm (3 in.) of SAES-T-916,
A6
clear vertical space from conduits, wires, and cables. para 4.8.18.4

Verify that the inside of backbone cable tray is free of burrs, sharp edges, SAES-T-916,
A7
or projections which can damage cable insulation. para 4.8.19.1

Verify that backbone cable tray system is not used to distribute SAES-T-916,
A8
telecommunications and power cables together. para 4.8.19.1

Verify that backbone cable trays are not installed in ceiling areas (lock SAES-T-916,
A9
tiles, drywall or plaster) that are inaccessible.. para 4.8.19.1

Verify the use of proper support for cable trays by installing cantilever SAES-T-916,
A10
brackets, trapeze supports and individual rod suspension brackets. para 4.8.19.3

Verify that supports are placed so that connections between sections of

the backbone cable tray are between the support point and the quarter SAES-T-916,
A11
section of the span. A support shall also be placed within 0.6 m (2 ft) on para 4.8.19.3
each side of any connection to a fitting.

Verify that cable tray fills is not exceeding the manufactures listed
SAES-T-916,
A12 capacity for the installed backbone cable tray or the maximum load
para 4.8.19.3
bearing capacity design.

Verify that during the installation that workers never use cable trays as SAES-T-916,
A13
walkways or ladders. para 4.8.19.3

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 Verify that metallic backbone cable trays sections are bonded together SAES-T-916,
A14
and grounded to an approved ground source. para 4.8.19.4

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SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Building Premises Distribution System- Installation Of
SAIC -T-5916 31-Dec-14 TELECOM-
Backbone Cable Tray System
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A. Installation

Verify that the backbone cable tray is readily accessible to technician and SAES-T-916,
A15
installer. para 4.8.21

Verify that backbone cable trays are marked and identified as specified in
SAES-T-916,
A16 paragraph 4.10 by EIA TIA-606, "The Administration Standard for the
para 4.8.19.4
Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings".

Verify that the backbone cable tray enters the TR in such a way that it SAES-T-916,
A17
does not block or cover other equipment and cabling. para 4.8.21

Verify that the backbone cable tray is secured mechanically or anchored SAES-T-916,
A18
so that movement does not occur during installation of cables. para 4.8.21

Verify that the installed backbone cable tray allows for 20% expansion of SAES-T-916,
A19
the horizontal cabling system. para 4.8.21

Verify that the backbone cable tray is supported on 1500-mm(5 ft)

A20 BICSI, Chapter 5
centers unless designed for greater lengths.

Verify that backbone cable trays are not house or support cable splice SAES-T-916,
A21
closures. para 4.3.5.4.3

Ensure that the fittings used to change the direction or size of a cable SAES-T-916,
A22
tray includes: Elbows, Reducers, Crossovers and Tees. para 4.8.19.2

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-T-916: Telecommunications Building Cable Systems, issued date 09 September, 2013.
2. BICSI, Chapter 5 - latest edition.

NOTES:

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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