Site Inspections
– continued
DEC 2000
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300 BTS Hardware Installation, ATP and FRU Procedures
PRELIMINARY
Structural Inspections and
Verifications
Wall loading capacity
Verify with the site manager that the wall loading capacity has been
previously checked by a qualified Civil Engineer and meets the
specifications stated in the site-specific documentation.
Pole loading capacity
Verify with the site manager that the pole loading capacity has been
previously checked and meets the specifications stated in the
site-specific documentation.
Ceiling loading capacity
Verify with the site manager that the ceiling loading capacity has been
previously checked and meets the specifications stated in the
site-specific documentation.
Site power
Verify with the site manager that site power has been previously checked
and meets the specifications stated in the site-specific documentation.
Cabling rack
For indoor installations inspect the cable rack for proper installation. The
cable racks should be at least 7 ft from the floor. The cable racks should
be electrically tied together with 6 AWG wire, except cable racks that are
in an isolated ground zone.
Fire protection
For indoor installations verify with the site manager that some type of
fixed fire suppression equipment is installed. The possible types are:
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Halon gas system, recommended for cell sites because:
– Halon extinguishes a fire without removing oxygen from a room.
– Halon is clean, allowing for quick cleanup after a fire.
– Halon will not damage the cell site equipment.
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CO
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(carbon dioxide) system.
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Sprinkler system. “Dry pipe” sprinkler systems that remove all power
to a room before filling the overhead sprinklers with water are
recommended.
In addition to the fixed fire suppression equipment, there
should be at least two 5-lb ABC class portable fire
extinguishers on the premises before equipment installation
begins.
WARNING
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