USACE / NAVFAC / AFCESA / NASA UFGS-40 95 33.23 20 (April 2006)
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Preparing Activity: NAVFAC Replacing without change
UFGS-16713N (February 2003)
UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
References are in agreement with UMRL dated January 2009
SECTION 40 95 33.23 20
FIBER OPTIC (FO) OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP) MEDIA
04/06
NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for exterior cabling
requirements for fiber optic (FO) media and pathway systems to support Navy
communications systems at Navy shore installations including piers and permanently
constructed buildings.
Edit this guide specification for project specific requirements by adding, deleting,
or revising text. For bracketed items, choose applicable items(s) or insert
appropriate information.
Remove information and requirements not required in respective project, whether
or not brackets are present.
Comments and suggestions on this guide specification are welcome and should
be directed to the technical proponent of the specification. A listing of technical
proponents, including their organization designation and telephone number, is
on the Internet.
Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as a Criteria Change Request
(CCR).
NOTE: This specification covers outside plant (OSP) campus media for supporting
Information Technology Transfer systems to include voice, data, video, imaging,
security, and audio systems used by various Navy platforms. Navy designs shall
provide a minimum of 12 fibers plus 25 percent spare capacity service to each
facility. Pier projects shall provide a minimum of 16 fibers plus 25 percent
spare capacity to pier enclosures. Shore to ship media may be government furnished
umbilical assemblies with pre-installed connectors to mate with shore receptacle
stations. Navy systems for interconnection to Defense Information Systems Agency
(DISA) networks must be compatible with MIL-STD-188-176. This guide specification
is to be used in the preparation of project construction specifications.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
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[INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)IEEE C2(2007; Errata 2007; INT 2008) National Electrical Safety Code][INSULATED CABLE ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION (ICEA)ICEA S-87-640(2006) Fiber Optic Outside Plant Communications Cable][NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)NEMA 250(2003) Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)NEMA RN 1(2005) Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal ConduitNEMA TC 2(2003) Standard for Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing and ConduitNEMA TC 3(2004) Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride PVC Fittings for Use With Rigid PVC Conduit and TubingNEMA TC 6 & 8(2003) Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride PVC Plastic Utilities Duct for Underground InstallationsNEMA TC 9(2004) Standard for Fittings for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Utilities Duct for Underground Installation][NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)NFPA 70(2007; AMD 1 2008) National Electrical Code - 2008 Edition][TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)TIA-455-107A(1999) Component Reflectance or Link/System Return Loss using a Loss Test SetTIA-455-78(2002B) FOTP-78 Optical Fibres - Part 1-40: Measurement Methods and Test Procedures - AttenuationTIA-472D000-A(1993) Fiber Optic Communications Cable for Outside Plant UseTIA-526-14-A(1998) OFSTP-14A Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable PlantTIA-526-7(2002) Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-Mode Fiber Cable Plant OFSTP-7TIA-568-C.3(2008e1) Optical Fiber Cabling Components StandardTIA-590-A(1997) Standard for Physical Location and Protection of Below Ground Fiber Optic Cable PlantTIA-758-A(2004) Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling StandardTIA/EIA-455-B(1998) Standard Test Procedure for Fiber Optic Fibers, Cables, Transducers, Sensors, Connecting and Terminating Devices, and other Fiber Optic ComponentsTIA/EIA-472DAAA(1993) Detail Specification for All Dielectric Fiber Optic Communications Cable for Outside Plant Use Containing Class 1a 62.5 Um Core Diameter/125 um Cladding Diameter/250 um Coating Diameter Fiber(s).TIA/EIA-4750000-C(1996) Generic Specifications for Fiber Optic Connectors (ANSI)TIA/EIA-568-B.1(2001 Addendums 2001, 2003, 2003, 2003, 2004, 2007) Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard - Part 1: General RequirementsTIA/EIA-569-A(1998; Addenda 2000, 2001) Commercial Building Standards for Telecommunications Pathways and SpacesTIA/EIA-598-B(2001) Optical Fiber Cable Color CodingTIA/EIA-604-3A(2000) FOCUS 3 Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard][U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)RUS Bull 1753F-601(1994) Specifications for Filled Fiber Optic Cables (PE-90) Ref Title][U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)MIL-STD-188-176(Notice 1) Standardized Profile for Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)MIL-STD-2042(Rev B; Notice 1) Fiber Optic Cable Topology Installation Standard Methods for Naval Ships]1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Coordinate with Sections 33 71 02.00 20 UNDERGROUND UNDERGROUND TRANSMISSION
AND DISTRIBUTION, and Section 26 05 33 DOCKSIDE POWER CONNECTION STATIONS.
Section 26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS applies to this section with additions and modifications
specified herein.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
NOTE: Review submittal description (SD) definitions in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL
PROCEDURES and edit the following list to reflect only the submittals required
for the project. Submittals should be kept to the minimum required for adequate
quality control.
A “G” following a submittal item indicates that the submittal requires Government
approval. Some submittals are already marked with a “G”. Only delete an existing
“G” if the submittal item is not complex and can be reviewed through the Contractor’s
Quality Control system. Only add a “G” if the submittal is sufficiently important
or complex in context of the project.
For submittals requiring Government approval on Army projects, a code of up
to three characters within the submittal tags may be used following the "G"
designation to indicate the approving authority. Codes for Army projects using
the Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for Architect-Engineer; "DO"
for District Office (Engineering Division or other organization in the District
Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for Resident Office; and "PO" for Project
Office. Codes following the "G" typically are not used for Navy, Air Force,
and NASA projects.
Choose the first bracketed item for Navy, Air Force and NASA projects, or choose
the second bracketed item for Army projects.
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation
are [for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When used, a designation following the
"G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] The following shall
be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-02 Shop Drawings
Fiber Optic System; G
SD-03 Product Data
Fiber Optic Media Types; G
Fiber Optic Splices Material Data; G
Fiber Optic Terminations and Connectors Material Data; G
Fiber Optic Enclosures; G
SD-06 Test Reports
Fiber Optic Factory Test Plan; G
Fiber Optic Field Tests Plan; G
SD-07 Certificates
Fiber Optic Cable Installer and Splicer Qualifications; G
Manufacturer's qualifications; G
SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions
Fiber optic system instructions; G
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.4.1 Fiber Optic System
Provide drawings for the fiber optic cable and pathway system. Provide single line schematic details of the
fiber optic and pathway media, splices, and associated construction materials. Drawings shall be in
AUTOCAD.DXF or compatible format. Provide Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) approved drawings
of the fiber optic system. Include drawing details of fiber optic terminations in equipment rooms. System drawings
shall show final configuration, including location, fiber pair count, pathway innerduct arrangement, and pathway
assignment of outside plant. FO system shall be compatible with MIL-STD-188-176. Pier FO systems shall be designed
for compatibility with MIL-STD-2042 and NAVSEA drawings.
Note: Design drawings shall provide physical location details for aerial poles,
underground media routes, maintenance holes, handholes, ducts, duct banks, pathways,
cable markers, and related hardware. Show telecommunications rooms, closets,
and backboards on drawings. Provide a telecommunications media schedule on
the drawings with FO pair, counts, media length and pathway length. Designer
shall perform pathway fill, (max 40 percent), and media tension calculations
for all runs. Materials must be listed as RUS certified for the application
(http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/materials/material.htm). Design drawings shall
provide details for installation of the FO cable in accordance with EIA/TIA-590-A.
1.4.2 Fiber Optic Cable Installer and Splicer Qualifications
Technicians installing FO media, splices and performing system tests shall be certified and trained in accordance
with an approved manufacturers training program. Technicians shall have a minimum of 3 years FO experience in
installing equivalent FO systems. Submit data for approval to the [____] Contracting Officer. Submit FO technician
qualifications for approval 30 days before splices are to be made on the cable. Certification shall include
the training, and experience of the individual on specific type and classification of FO media to be provided
under this contract.
1.4.3 Fiber Optic System Instructions
Provide installation methods and procedures for installing the FO media and pathway system. Include methods
and procedures for installing FO media, pathway, splices, and associated hardware. Submit installation procedures
and equipment list to the Contracting Officer.
1.4.4 Manufacturer's Qualifications
The FO media manufacturer shall have a minimum of 3 years experience in the manufacturing, assembly, and factory
testing of FO media which comply with RUS Bull 1753F-601. Manufacturer must provide a list of customers with
3 years of maintenance logs documenting experience with government customers.
1.4.5 Fiber Optic Factory Test Plan
Prepare and provide the government for review a test plan for factory and field tests of the FO media. Provide
factory OTDR test data as part of the test report. Provide a list of factory test equipment. Include a FO link
performance test plan. Submit the plan at least [30][____] days prior to tests for government approval. Refer
to TIA/EIA-569-A for performance measurement criteria. Conduct tests at all operating bandwidths. Provide calculations
for optical power budget and bandwidth as required by RUS Bull 1753F-601 using test method TIA-455-78 or TIA/EIA-455-B
. Submit test plans and reports to the government for review and approval.
1.4.6 Fiber Optic Field Tests Plan
Prepare and provide technicians and test equipment for field tests of FO media. Conduct OTDR reel tests at the
job site prior to installation. Perform OTDR and end to end tests of all installed media. Conduct tests on
single mode fiber in accordance with TIA-526-7 for single mode fiber and EIA TIA/EIA-526-14A for multi mode fiber.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Ship media to job site on factory reels or in factory cartons. Radius of the reel drum shall not be smaller
than the minimum bend radius recommended by the manufacturer for the media. Wind cable on the reel so that unwinding
can be done without kinking the cable. Two meters of cable at each end of the reel must be readily accessible
for testing. Provide a permanent label on each reel showing length, media, identification number, and date of
manufacture. Provide water resistant label and ink on the labels. Apply end seals to each end of the media
after testing and before terminating to prevent moisture from entering the cable while stored at the job site.
Reels with cable shall be suitable for outside storage conditions when temperature ranges from minus 40 degrees
C to plus 65 degrees C, with relative humidity from zero to 100 percent. Equipment, other than FO media, delivered
and placed in storage shall be stored with protection from weather, humidity and temperature variation, dirt
and dust, or other contaminants.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Materials and FO system material shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacturer
of such products and shall be the manufacturer's standard commercially available product.
2.1.1 Fiber Optic Media Types
FO media shall meet all performance requirements of TIA/EIA-568-B.1, TIA-568-C.3 and the physical requirements
of ICEA S-87-640 and TIA/EIA-598-B.
Note: Designer shall specify requirements for Fiber Optic media from the following selections:
Fiber Optic Media Type:
(single mode) (multi mode) (hybrid)
Fiber Count: [12][24][48][ ][216]
Media Optic Characteristics:
Fiber core diameter: [50]mmf [62.5]mmf or [ ]smf
Bandwidth 850nm mHz/km: [500]50um [160] 62.5um
Bandwidth 1300nm mHz/km: [500]50um [500]62.5um
Attenuation 850nm dB: [2.5]50um [3.0]62.5um
Attenuation 1300nm dB: [0.8]50um [0.7]62.5um
Bending Radius mm: [30]50um [30]62.6um [30]smf
2.1.1.1 Multi Mode Fiber Media
Provide FO media with outer sheath jacket,[ strength member,] ripcords, water blocking material,[ optional steel
shield,] core tube, and core fibers as installed in a permanent underground pathway system as shown on the construction
drawings. FO media shall have an all glass, graded index material with a nominal core diameter of [62.5][____]
microns. Provide a cladding material for the fiber which is compatible with the core. Media transmission window
shall be centered at 850 and 1300 nanometer wavelengths, attenuation at 1300 nanometers shall be less than [2.0][___]
dB per kilometer. Minimum bandwidth shall be 500 mHz-Km.
NOTE: The designer shall specify the number of fiber strands. The minimum
number of fiber to a facility or building shall be 12 plus 25 percent spare
capacity. Designer shall specify loose tube or tight tube design. In general
gelatin filled media should be used unless tight tube is required to interface
with customer terminal equipment. The loose tube construction is more appropriate
where media is subject to numerous bends along the cable route. This includes
aerial and long distance runs (over one Km). Tight tube design may be used
for exterior direct burial in ducts below the frost line. For Navy projects
the preferred underground installation is within a pathway system compliant
with EIA/TIA-569. Direct burial installations shall comply with EIA/TIA-590.
Media for Defense Information System Agency (DISA) equipment connection shall
comply with Mil-Std-188-176.
2.1.1.2 Single Mode Fiber Media.
Provide FO single mode media with outer sheath jacket,[ strength member,] ripcords, water blocking material,[
optional steel shield,] core tube, and core fibers as installed in a permanent underground pathway system as
shown on the construction drawings. Media shall have all glass, dual window, graded index material with a core
diameter of [____][8.7] microns. Fiber shall be coated with a cladding material which is concentric with the
core. Fiber cladding diameter shall be nominal 125 microns. Media shall have a transmission window centered
at 1300 and 1550 nanometer wavelengths, attenuation at 1550 nanometers shall be less than 0.5 dB per kilometer.
FO media shall comply with TIA/EIA-472DAAA,and TIA-758-A.
NOTE: Designer shall specify splice materials and enclosures for fiber optic
splices. The number of fiber splices must be minimized to preserve the transmission
system signal. RUS 7CFR part 1753.f401 provides information on fiber optic
splices.
2.2 FIBER OPTIC SPLICES
Provide FO splices and splicing materials for [fusion][ or ][mechanical] methods at locations shown on the construction
drawings. The splice insertion loss shall be less than 0.1 dB mean, (0.3 dB max) when measured in accordance
with TIA-455-78 using an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR). Splices shall be designed for a return loss
of 40.0 db max for single mode fiber when tested in accordance with TIA-455-107A.
2.3 FIBER OPTIC ENCLOSURES
Provide metallic enclosures for fiber optic data transmission equipment. NEMA 250, type 4 enclosure. Enclosures
shall protect the spliced fibers from moisture and physical damage. Splice closure shall provide strain relief
for the cable and the fibers at splice points. Provide full documentation citing conformance to structural parameters.
2.4 FIBER OPTIC TERMINATIONS AND CONNECTORS
FO connectors shall comply with TIA/EIA-4750000-C and TIA/EIA-604-3A.
2.5 FIBER OPTIC PATHWAY SYSTEM
Provide an FO pathway system including raceway conduit, duct system, and maintenance manholes and handholes as
shown on the drawings. Pathway materials shall comply with TIA/EIA-569-A, and the following commercial standards
for construction materials, NEMA RN 1 (PVC), NEMA TC 2 (PVC), NEMA TC 3 (PVC), NEMA TC 6 & 8, and NEMA TC 9
.
2.5.1 Conduit
Conduit as specified in Section 33 71 02.00 20 UNDERGROUND UNDERGROUND TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION.
2.6 FACTORY FO QUALITY CONTROL
Conduct factory quality tests of FO media as required by TIA-472D000-A.
2.7 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY
Ship media on reels in [____] ft [____] m lengths. Provide 2 meters 6 1/2 feet pigtails on each end of media
accessible for testing. Reel drum shall comply with manufacturers recommended bend radius for the media. Wind
media on reel so that unreeling can be done without kinking the media. Attach a permanent waterproof label with
indelible text on reel showing the length, media type, bandwidth, attenuation, and date of manufacture.
2.8 FACTORY REEL TEST
Test 100 percent OTDR test of FO media at the factory prior to shipment in accordance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and
TIA-568-C.3. Use TIA-526-7 for single mode fiber and EIA TIA/EIA-526-14A Method B for multi mode fiber measurements.
Calibrate OTDR to show anomalies of 0.2 dB minimum. Provide digitized or photographic traces to the Contracting
Officer.
2.9 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
2.9.1 FO Media Tags
Provide stainless steel, 41.25 mm 1 5/8 inches in diameter 1.58 mm 1/16 inch thick, and circular in shape.
2.9.2 Buried Warning and Identification Tape
Provide color, type and depth of tape as specified in paragraph "Buried Warning and Identification Tape" in Section
31 00 00 EARTHWORK, FO media must be marked and protected as required by TIA-590-A.
2.9.3 Grounding Braid
Grounding braid shall provide low electrical impedance connections for dependable shield bonding. Braid shall
be made from flat tin-plated copper.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
Install and test the FO media in accordance with contract drawings, specifications, IEEE C2, NFPA 70, and TIA-590-A
. Provide all necessary power, utility services, technicians, test equipment, calibration equipment as required
to perform reel and final acceptance tests of the media. All media which fail the factory or reel tests or final
acceptance field tests shall be replaced and re-tested at the contractors expense. Splices are not permitted
unless shown on the construction drawings. Field test splices within 24 hours after splice installation. Splices
shall be tested to demonstrate a maximum 0.2 dB loss. Provide a splice box for each field splice. Provide a
minimum of 2 meters for routing and testing media. Protect media ends of unspliced FO media during splicing
operations.
3.1.1 Contractor Damage
Promptly repair indicated utility and communications lines or systems damaged during site preparation and construction.
Damage to lines or systems not indicated, which are caused by contractor operations, shall be treated as "Changes"
under the terms of the Contract clauses. When Contractor is advised in writing of the location of a non-indicated
line or system, such notice shall provide that portion of the line or system with "indicated" status in determining
liability for damages. In every event, immediately notify the Contracting Officer of damage.
3.1.2 Direct Burial System
NOTE: Designer must specify the depth of media placement. Designer may specify
air blown fiber installed in new or existing underground duct pending the approval
of the media manufacturer. Air blown fiber installation and construction materials
must be approved by the contracting officer.
Installation shall be in accordance with TIA-590-A. Under railroad tracks, paved areas, and roadways install
cable in conduit encased in concrete. Slope ducts to drain. Excavate trenches by hand or mechanical trenching
equipment. Provide a minimum cable cover of 610 mm 24 inches below finished grade. Trenches shall be not less
than 155 mm 6 inches wide and in straight lines between cable markers. Do not use cable plows. Bends in trenches
shall have a radius of not less than [915][____] mm [36][____] inches. Where two or more cables are laid parallel
in the same trench, space laterally at least 75 mm 3 inches apart. When rock is encountered, remove it to a
depth of at least 75 mm 3 inches below the cable and fill the space with sand or clean earth free from particles
larger than 6 mm 1/4 inch. Do not unreel and pull cables into the trench from one end. Cable may be unreeled
on grade and lifted into position. Provide color, type and depth of warning tape as specified in Section
31 00 00 EARTHWORK.
3.1.2.1 Media Placement
a. Separate FO media crossing other cables or metal piping from the other cables or pipe by
not less than [75][____] mm [3][____] inches of well tamped earth. Do not install FO media
under or above traffic signal loops.
b. Media shall be in one continuous length without splices except where splices are shown on
the drawings.
c. Do not allow bends in media which exceed the manufacturers minimum recommended radii. Do
not bend media to a radius less than 10 times the outside diameter of the media.
d. Leave a horizontal slack of approximately 915 mm 3 feet in the ground on each end of cable
runs, on each side of connection boxes, and at points where connections are brought above ground.
Where cable is brought above ground, leave additional slack to make necessary connections.
3.1.2.2 Identification Slabs (Markers)
Provide a marker at each change of direction of the cable, over the ends of ducts or conduits which are installed
under paved areas and roadways and over each splice. Identification markers shall be of concrete, approximately
500 mm 20 inches square by 150 mm 6 inches thick and stake mounted warnings meeting the requirements of REA.
3.1.3 Underground Duct
Construct underground duct as specified in Section 33 71 02.00 20 UNDERGROUND UNDERGROUND TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION.
Encase in concrete any ducts under roads, paved areas, or railroad tracks.
3.1.3.1 Connections to Existing Maintenance Holes [and Handholes]
For duct line connections to existing structures, break the structure wall out to the dimensions required and
preserve the steel in the structure wall. Cut the steel and the duct line envelope.
3.1.3.2 Connections to Concrete Pads
For duct line connections to concrete pads, break an opening in the pad out to the dimensions required and preserve
the steel in the pad. Cut the steel and extend it out to tie into the reinforcing of the duct line envelope.
Chip out the opening in the pad to form a key for the duct line envelope.
3.1.3.3 Connections to Existing Ducts
Where connections to existing duct lines are indicated, excavate the lines to the maximum depth required. Cut
off lines and remove loose concrete from the conduits before new concrete encased ducts are installed. Provide
reinforced concrete collar, poured monolithically with the new duct line to take the shear at the joint of the
duct lines.
3.1.4 Reconditioning of Surfaces
3.1.4.1 Unpaved Surface Treatment
Restore unpaved surfaces disturbed during the installation of duct or direct burial cable to their original elevation
and condition. Carefully preserve existing sod and topsoil and replace after the back-filling is completed.
Replace damaged sod with sod of quality equal to that removed. Where the surface is disturbed in a newly seeded
area, re-seed the restored surface with the same quantity and formula of seed as that used in the original seeding.
3.1.4.2 Paving Repairs
NOTE: Choose one of the following options.
[a. Where trenches, pits, or other excavations are made in existing roadways and in other areas of pavement
where surface treatment of any kind exists, restore such surface treatment or pavement to the same thickness
and to the same kind as previously existed. Surface treatment or pavement shall also match and tie into the
adjacent and surrounding existing surfaces.]
NOTE: Insert appropriate Section number and title in the blank below using
format per UFC 1-300-02.
[b. Make paving repairs as specified in [_____].]
3.1.5 Cable Pulling
Test duct lines with a mandrel and swab out to remove foreign material before the pulling of FO media. Avoid
damage to cables in setting up pulling apparatus or in placing tools or hardware. Do not step on media when
entering or leaving the maintenance holes. Do not place media in ducts other than those shown without prior
written approval of the Contracting Officer. Roll cable reels in the direction indicated by the arrows painted
on the reel flanges. Set up media reels on the same side of the maintenance hole as the pathway section in which
the media is to be placed. Level the reel and bring into proper alignment with the pathway section so that the
media pays off from the top of the reel in a long smooth bend into the duct without twisting. Under no circumstances
shall the media be paid off from the bottom of the reel. Check the equipment set up prior to beginning the media
cable pulling to avoid an interruption once pulling has started. Use a cable feeder guide of suitable dimensions
between media reel and face of duct to protect media and guide cable into the duct as it is paid off the reel.
As media is paid off the reel, lubricate and inspect media for sheath defects. When defects are noticed, stop
pulling operations and notify the Contracting Officer to determine required corrective action. Stop media pulling
if reel binds or does not pay off freely. Rectify cause of binding before resuming pulling operations. Provide
media lubricants recommended by the cable manufacturer. Provide 1 meter 3.3 feet of spare media in all manholes
and enclosures for final termination and testing.
3.1.5.1 FO Media Tensions
Install FO media as shown on construction drawings. Provide devices to monitor media tension during installation.
Do not exceed manufacturers recommended maximum FO tensions and bending radii during installation.
3.1.5.2 Pulling Eyes
Equip media 30 mm 1- 1/4 inchesin diameter and larger with cable manufacturer's factory installed pulling-in
eyes. Provide media with diameter smaller than 30 mm 1-1/4 inches with heat shrinkable type end caps or seals
on cable ends when using cable pulling grips. Rings to prevent grip from slipping shall not be beaten into the
cable sheath. Use a swivel grip of19 mm 3/4 inch links between pulling-in eyes or grips and pulling strand.
3.1.5.3 Installation of Media in Maintenance Manholes, Handholes, and Vaults
Do not install media utilizing the shortest route, but route along those walls providing the longest route and
the maximum spare cable lengths. Form cables to closely parallel walls, not to interfere with duct entrances,
and support media on brackets and cable insulators at a maximum of1220 mm 4 feet. In existing maintenance manholes,
handholes, and vaults where new ducts are to be terminated, or where new media are to be installed, modify the
existing installation of media, cable supports, and grounding as required with cables arranged and supported
as specified for new media.
3.1.6 Aerial Media Installation
NOTE: Include tensioning and sag data on drawings in tabular form.
Pole installation shall be as specified in Section 33 71 01 OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION. Where physical
obstructions make it necessary to pull distribution wire along the line from a stationary reel, use cable stringing
blocks to support wire during placing and tensioning operations. Do not place ladders, cable coils, and other
equipment on or against the distribution wire. Wire shall be sagged in accordance with the data shown.
3.1.6.1 Aerial FO Media
Keep media ends sealed at all times using cable end caps. Take media from reel only as it is placed. During
placing operations, do not bend in a radius less than 10 times the outside diameter of media. Place temporary
supports sufficiently close together, and properly tension the media where necessary, to prevent excessive bending.
In those instances where spiraling of media is involved, accomplish mounting of enclosures for purposes of loading,
splicing, and distribution after the spiraling operation has been completed.
3.1.7 Grounding
NOTE: Designer should verify the existence of grounding facilities. It is
essential that all grounding facilities, new and existing, conform with IEEE
C2, NFPA 70, MIL-HDBK-419, and MIL-STD-188-124.
Ground exposed non current carrying metallic parts of telephone equipment, media sheaths, media splices, and
terminals.
3.1.8 Housekeeping
The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up work area and maintaining the work area in orderly condition.
3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
Provide the Contracting Officer [10][_____] working days notice prior to [each][____] reel and final acceptance
test. Provide labor, equipment, and incidentals required for testing. Correct defective material and workmanship
disclosed as the results of the tests. Furnish a signed copy of the test results to the Contracting Officer
within 3 working days after the tests for each segment of construction are completed. Perform testing as construction
progresses and do not wait until all construction is complete before starting field tests.
3.2.1 Field Reel Tests
Perform the following tests on FO media at the job site before it is removed from the cable reel. For cables
with factory installed pulling eyes, these tests shall be performed at the factory and certified test results
shall accompany the media. Perform OTDR tests with media on reels and compare factory and field test data.
NOTE: The purpose of this test is to assure the Government and the installation
contractor that the media was not damaged during shipment.
3.2.1.1 Reel Test Results
Provide results of reel tests to the Contracting Officer at least [5][____] working days before installation
is to commence. Results shall indicate reel number of the media, manufacturer, type and number of fiber tested,
and recorded readings. When reel tests indicate that the media does not comply with factory reel test results
remove the media from the job site and replace with compliant media.
3.2.2 Final Acceptance Tests
Perform end-to-end tests including power meter light source and OTDR tests. Perform OTDR measurements as required
by TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and TIA-568-C.3. Single mode fiber shall be tested in accordance with TIA-526-7 (Optical
Power Loss). Multi mode fiber shall be tested in accordance with TIA-526-14-A (Optical Power Loss).
3.2.2.1 Test Results
Provide results of final acceptance tests (attenuation tests, OTDR traces, etc.), to the Contracting Officer
at least [5][____] working days after completion of tests.
NOTE: Suggestions for improvement of this specification will be welcomed using
the Navy "Change Request Forms" subdirectory located in SPECSINTACT in Jobs
or Masters under "Forms/Documents" director or DD Form 1426. Suggestions should
be forwarded to:
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Engineering Innovation and Criteria Office,
1510 Gilbert Street
Norfolk, VA 23511-2699
Fax: (757-322-4416) DSN 262-4416