505 E Central Ave #B - DEF 1 - Plan

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CITY OF SANTA ANA SPECIFICATIONS PROJECT NO.: XX-XXXX PROJECT TITLE 101 Attention is directed to "Fiber Optic Testing," elsewhere in these special provisions. The Contractor shall furnish a Manufacturer's certification that the fiber optic cable materials proposed for use on this project will meet all applicable special provisions. The material shall not be installed in the field prior to the Engineer's approval. 2. Installation Installation procedures shall conform to the procedures specified by the Manufacturer of the specific cable being installed. Prior to installing the optical fiber cable, the Contractor shall test the cable on the shipping reel. The Contractor shall submit the manufacturer's recommended procedures for pulling the fiber optic cable to the Engineer for review and approval at least 20 working days prior to installing cables. Mechanical aids may be used to assist cable installation. A tension measuring device or break away swivel shall be placed between the end of the cable grip and the pull rope, to ensure that the tension does not exceed 80 percent of recommended tension or 2225 N, whichever is less. The cable grips for installing fiber optic cable shall have a ball bearing swivel to prevent the cable from twisting during installation. The fiber optic cable shall be installed using a cable pulling lubricant recommended by the fiber optic cable and/ the innerduct manufacturer and a non- abrasive pull tape conforming to the provisions described under "Conduit" elsewhere in these special provisions. Contractor’s personnel shall be stationed at each splice vault and pull box through which the cable is to be pulled to lubricate and prevent kinking or other damage. During cable installation, the bend radius shall be maintained at a minimum of 20 times the outside diameter of the cable. Splices shall only be allowed at cable transitions, such as, changes in the size of cables or at entry points for drop-cables. Splice closures shall be required at every junction point and at every device being serviced by the fiber optic cable as indicated on the fiber optic conductor schedules. At each splice closure, all useable fibers in the cable shall be continuously spliced as indicated on the plans. The end-to-end attenuation of the completed cable plant shall not exceed 8 dB from the termination point of the fiber to the City of Santa Ana Traffic Management Center. A minimum of 15 feet of slack shall be maintained on either side of any splice enclosure. Following installation of the cable in duct, all duct entrances in cabinets, pull boxes and vaults shall be sealed with duct sealing compound to prevent the ingress of moisture, foreign materials and rodents. 505 E Central Ave #B11/6/2024