Level 2 specification
NR/L2/TEL/30028
Installation of Operational Telecommunications Equipment (formerly NR/SP/TEL/30028)
Issue 3, 6 March 2010 · Design process, assurance & records
What the spec is for: minimum requirements for managing installation of operational telecoms equipment (supports NR/L1/TEL/30029)
Clause map — what each clause deals with
| 1 | Purpose | What the spec is for: minimum requirements for managing installation of operational telecoms equipment (supports NR/L1/TEL/30029) |
| 2 | Scope | Applies to all installation work on operational telecoms equipment on NR infrastructure |
| 3 | Definitions | Definitions — engineering details, like-for-like and so on |
| 4 | Control of Installation Work | Controlling installation work — applies to new and like-for-like |
| 4.1 | Competency Requirements | Competency needed to plan and carry out installation work |
| 4.2 | Risk Identification and Mitigation | Identifying and mitigating installation risks |
| 4.3 | Procedures | Methods of work and workmanship standards |
| 4.4 | Supervision and Audit | Supervision, quality checks and audit |
| 4.5 | Testing | Nothing new or replaced (systems, equipment, wiring) is brought into service or connected to working telecoms until testing is finished, where safety could be affected |
| 4.6 | Adoption of Best Practice | Adopting best practice |
| 5 | Installation Practices | Installation practices — general |
| 5.1 | Transport, Handling and Storage | Transport, handling and storage of equipment |
| 5.2 | Integrity of New Equipment | Checking new equipment is correct and defect-free |
| 5.3 | Protection of Installed Equipment | Protecting installed equipment from hazards |
| 5.4 | Tools and Measuring Devices | Tools and calibrated measuring devices |
| 6.1 | Integrity of Existing Infrastructure | Installation work must not disturb existing working telecoms or other infrastructure (live cables, live circuits, walkways, earth bonds) unless safety measures are in place; includes dealing with defective existing wiring |
| 6.2 | Identification of Equipment | Labelling and identifying new equipment and wiring as installed |
| 6.3 | Security | Security of equipment and premises during works |
| 7 | Additional Requirements for New Work | Extra requirements for new work |
| 7.1 | Application of Engineering Details | Installing to the engineering details (the design) |
| 7.2 | Records of Progress | Keeping progress records |
| 7.3 | Interface with Testing Activities | Interface between installation and testing |
| 8 | Additional Requirements for Like for Like Replacement | Extra requirements for like-for-like replacement |
| 8.1 | Use of Infrastructure Records | Using infrastructure records when disconnecting/reconnecting |
| 8.2 | Minor Changes | Permitted minor changes during like-for-like work |
| 8.3 | Identification of Equipment and Wiring to be Disconnected | Identifying equipment and wiring to be disconnected |