Issue link: https://www.e-digitaleditions.com/i/1107553
May/June 2019 I 19 The ICT consultant has an itemized QA checklist for all components of the ICT cabling infrastructure. Attention must be given to visual inspection, as well as labelling compliance. The installation vendor should also have its own QA check list to hand over in addition to the testing documentation. All codes, installation (BICSI) best practices, and industry standards must be in full compliance. FPT subjects all inter and intra-building cabling components of the ICT cable installation to a full-cycle performance test. The ICT consultant verifies that the correct test equipment is being used (fiber optic testing Tier I vs. Tier 2) and set up properly in accordance with the SOW specifications. The calibrations must be current and the technicians certified in order to meet tester manufacturer and cable manufacturer warranties. Be aware; the cable manufacturers or other members of the commissioning team may want to witness all or a percentage of the testing. Any irregularities are reported on a punch list and corrected, but this may necessitate a change order (CO). The final step involves the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) signing-off, thereby ensuring compliance with local applicable construction codes. All QA, testing documentation, and as-built drawings are formulated for client acceptance and integrated into the OPR. Phase 4: Acceptance Phase The acceptance phase is based upon the fourth stage, functional performance testing (FPT), and inspection of the ICT cabling infrastructure. This testing is performed on all cabling-related systems to ensure conformance to the design/planning and construction/build phases (Figure 9). FIGURE 9: Testing is the integral step in commissioning, starting from the set-up process through documentation.