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acceptance. Any failure that shows up on the Contractor's OTDR results may result in total <br />replacement of the fiber optic cable. In addition, IS&T may also perform testing with an <br />OTDR for testing result comparison. If any discrepancies are found, resolution of these <br />items to the satisfaction of the County is required prior to system acceptance. <br />The Contractor shall notify the Owner in writing, five (5) calendar days in advance of the <br />testing of the cable, so that the Owner staff may be present for the tests. Test result <br />printouts shall include, but not limited to, the following: <br />a) Distance of trace <br />b) Totalloss <br />c) Splice loss <br />d) Cable ID <br />e) Fiber ID <br />f) Beginning testing location <br />g) Fiber testing location <br />h) Operator/technician name or initials <br />i) Date and time test was performed <br />j) Test wavelength <br />k) Test pulse width <br />1) Re -factory index <br />The method of connectivity between the OTDR and the tested fiber shall be factory <br />assembled patch cords, pulse suppression, or launch cables equal to length of 150% of the <br />dead zone as published by the OTDR manufacturer. The launch cable shall have the <br />appropriate connectors to allow for connection to the terminated fiber port, without the <br />use of additional couplers. <br />The Contractor shall prepare and submit a test procedure for the pre -installation and post <br />installation tests to the Owner for approval. <br />7.3 FIRESTOPPING <br />7.3.1 The Contractor shall be required to firestop all penetrations of floors and walls, including <br />cable "riser" openings. All firestopping and sleeves provided shall comply with all local, <br />state, and national codes, as may be amended. <br />7.4 OSP CONSTRUCTION CONDUIT — UNDERGROUND <br />7.4.1 General Requirements <br />a) Consider the locations of conduit as shown on the plans as approximate. Construct <br />conduit runs as straight as possible, and obtain the Engineer's/Owner's approval of <br />all major deviations in conduit locations from those shown on the plans. <br />b) Do not place more than the equivalent of four quarter bends or 360 degree of <br />bends, including the termination bends, between the two points of termination in <br />the conduit, without a pullbox. Obtain the Engineer's/Owner's approval to use <br />corrugated flexible conduits for short runs 6' or less. <br />c) Use only intermediate metal conduit, rigid galvanized conduit, rigid aluminum <br />conduit or PVC coated intermediate metal conduit for above -ground or <br />underground electrical power service installations. <br />d) Use either schedule 80 PVC or fiberglass reinforced epoxy conduit for installations <br />on bridge decks. Use either schedule 40 PVC or fiberglass reinforced epoxy, conduit <br />for underground and under pavement installations, except for electrical power <br />service. <br />e) When the installation of a conduit requires jacking under paved surfaces, railroads, <br />etc., use an intermediate metal conduit as the sleeve for the underground conduit. <br />Install the underground conduit as shown in the Design Standards, Index No. 17721. <br />23 <br />