ETISALAT DESIGN GUIDELINES

FOR FIBER TO HOME REQUIREMENTS

IN NEW BUILDINGS
INTRODUCTION:
Telecommunicationsisnowanintegralpartofthesocial,economicandpoliticalissueof
theworld.Networksofthefuturewillbedigitalandintelligentandwillofferhigh
transmissioncapacityandflexiblebandwidthinaddition;theywillbeeasilyaccessedand
connectedwhileitsserviceswillbepersonalandtailoredtoindividualneeds.Theywill
allowustointeractinwayspreviouslynotpossibleavailableatanytimeandanyplace.
Inadditiontoprovidingentertainmentandbusinessservices,networksofthefuturewill
provideeducation,healthandotherpublicservices.
Majoradvancesincommunicationstechnologyhavesubstantiallywidenedtherangeof
servicescarriedbythenetwork.Satellites,microwaveradio,opticalcablelinks,digital
switchingandtransmission,offerapotentialfortheimprovementofqualityandforthe
extensionofaccesstothemostremoteareas.Thepaceoftechnologicalchangeis
increasingwhilethemagnitudeofdemandsthefuturewillmakeonourcreativityand
capacitytoadaptisgreat.Customerswilldemandmorethanjuststateoftheart
technology;theywillwantconvenienceandincreasedcontrolovertheirlivesthateasy
andaffordableinformationaccesscanprovidewhilebusinesseswilllookfortotal
telecommunicationssolutionsthatwillnotonlyenablethemtoremainproductiveand
competegloballybutwillalsogivethemacompetitiveedge.
Etisalatcanbewellplacedtomeetthesechallengesaheadandmeetthevariedneedsof
ourlocalandinternationalcustomersandpavethewayfortheregion'snewdynamismin
thetelecommunications industry well into the 21st Century.
Asthetechnologyandmodeoftransportarechangingfast,abroadapproachtosuitall
futuretypeofserviceswillhavetobeborninmind,whiledesigningtheinfrastructures
forthebuildings.AproperlydesignedbuildingwithclearAccesspathsupportsthetriple
playservices(viz)telephony,dataandVideoservices.Also,supportsfutureadvanced
services,warrantinghigherspeedsandhigherbandwidth,plannedtobeavailableinnear
future,forfasterprovisionofservices.
Thepresentbookletistoprovideguidelinesforconsultants,contractorsthedetailsonthe
inbuildingfacilitiesrequiredtobeconsideredatthedesignstage.
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ThedetailsprovidedareageneralinsightandtheminimumrequirementsofEtisalatfor
thenewbuildings,primarilytodevelopanddeployFTTX(FibretoHome),basedon
GPONtechnology.

GENERALTELECOMREQUIREMENTS
To provide Telecom services, theInternalconcealedpipeandotherassociated
requirementsvaries, for thedifferentbuildingtypes.Thevarioustypesofbuildingsare
groupedas Commercial buildings, Residential Towers, Ware houses, Medium High rise
buildings, Shopping complexes, Retail houses, Row houses, independent villas and Villas
in a campus, Labour Camps, Mosques, Petrol Pumps etc.
The Building Owners, builders, property developers, consultants and contractors are
advised to provide the various in building requirements, as applicable, to ensure timely
provision of services.

CIVILREQUIREMENTSAPPLICABLEFORALLTYPESOF
BUILDINGS
ENTRYBOX:
Entry Box is an underground joint box built, exclusively to allow installation of Etisalat
underground cable network to the customers premises.
The Entry Box is a reinforced concrete structure, with a heavy duty Ductile Iron
Frame and Cover of rating Grade A and size is 60x60x90 cm. The cover shall
have marking as Telephones
The location of the entry box, depends on the location of existing/Proposed Etisalat
External Line Plant
The Entry box shall be constructed at a maximum distance of 1 meter from plot
line. Within the plot (customer premise) if it is not practical, then outside the plot,
touching with the boundary wall.
Due to the variables involved, it is essential to consult Etisalat at the design
stage, to decide the location of the Entry Box and Entry Pipe. The
Consultants/Contractors shall not deviate from the stipulated location
An earth rod must be provided at the Entry Box. The required earth resistance
should not exceed more than 5 Ohms.
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 For Entry Box size details please refer to Table No. 1

ENTRYPIPES:(Lead-in ducts)
The entry pipes are uPVC ducts. These ducts are to be extended from the entry box
towards premises and towards Etisalat line plant location.
Entry pipes should be laid at a depth of 60 cm from the proposed finished paving
level. The Entry pipe shall be protected with concrete, to prevent damages.
Entry pipe should be extended to the entry box and beyond to the nearest existing
ETISALAT plant location, or 1 Meter from plot limit or as advised by ETISALAT.
The Entry pipe should be of uPVC material and of black color.
The open ends of the entry pipe shall be properly sealed, to prevent entry of sub soil
materials and ingress of water.
Location of Entry pipes, shall be clearly marked, above ground for easy location
Building contractors shall be responsible to locate the installed entry pipes on site,
if requested by Etisalat.
No right-angled sharp bends shall be installed through out the duct length, except
one wide-angle, long radius bend (factory made) at the terminating end of the duct,
inside the main Telecom room. Alternatively, at the location of the wide angle
bend, a Cable Pull Box of minimum size 600(L) x 600(W) x 800(D) mm shall be
provided.
Entry pipes shall be assigned, exclusively for Etisalat Telecommunication Services.

Entry pipes shall be provided with a draw rope made of nylon of minimum 6 mm
diameter

For the number and size of entry pipes, for the various types of buildings, please
refer to Table 1.

MAINTELECOMROOM:
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Main Telecom room shall be a dedicated room. This is to be provided either on the ground
floor or basement or in the first floor or Mezzanine floor of the building for the purpose of
terminating Telecommunication Cables and to house the present & future Telecom
equipments. The room shall be exclusively for ETISALAT use.
The room must be easily accessible to ETISALAT Personnel 24 hr. / day, (all days
including weekends). The room must be clean, dry, and free from dust and secured
from unauthorized entry.
Adequate
lighting and minimum of four 20 Amp and 240 Volt A.C. Mains outlet

from a dedicated circuit breaker should be provided.

The
room must be air-conditioned and a raised floor of minimum 30 cm. should

be provided if required, depending on the Telecom room usage.

The
room must be provided with a good earth of not more than 5 Ohms.

The
door opening for the room shall swing outwards.

The
floor, roof and surrounding wall of the Telecom room, shall be free of any

concealed water/drainage pipes and air-conditioning ducts passing through. .

The
room must be provided with an emergency light, a smoke detector and a fire

alarm.
If
the Telecom room is proposed in the basement, an automatic sump draining
system shall be provided to handle water seepages.
The
Duct entry to building shall be sealed air and water tight

For
the main telecom room size, please refer Table No. 1

FLOORTELECOMROOM:
Floor Telecom Room is a dedicated room and required on each floor for the purpose of
routing and or terminating Telecommunication Cables and to accommodate the Telecom
equipments, if required. The room should be exclusively for Etisalat use.
Adequate
lighting and minimum of two 13 Amp 240 volt AC Mains outlet should

be provided.
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 1 set of 2x40 W Fluorescent lamps are to be provided.

The
room must readily be accessible to ETISALAT Personnel and equipment 24 hr.

/ day, all the days, round the clock and the room, clean dry, and free from dust and
secured from unauthorized entry.
The
floor Telecom room should be provided with good earth of not more than 5

Ohms
The
door opening for the room shall swing outwards, when opened.

For
the floor telecom room size, please refer Table No. 1

ROOFTOPTELECOMROOM:
Roof Top Telecom room, is a dedicated room to be provided on the roof top of the
proposed Multi-storey buildings, exclusively for ETISALAT use and secured from
unauthorized entry. The minimum Roof Top Telecom room size shall be 3(L) x 3(W) x
3(H) Meter.
The
floor loading of this area must be maximum possible, to support future

installation of Telecommunications equipment.

An
opening of size 60x40 cm to be provided on the wall of the room, facing the
Terrace, 50 cm below the room ceiling.
The
location of the Room, shall be within the vertical structure of the building, with

due considerations for load safety provisions and to extend related facilities
required such as Air-conditioning, 3-phase power (Distribution Board) D.B,
earthling less than 5 Ohms, adequate lighting, one 13 Amp 240V AC power socket
and one telephone socket.
The
room must be provided with an emergency light, a smoke detector and a fire

alarm.
The
room must readily be accessible to ETISALAT personnel and equipment 24 hr.

per day, all the days, round the clock and the room must be clean, dry and free from
dust.

RISERSFROMMAINTELECOMROOMTOINDIVIDUAL
FLOORS:
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The risers are required in Multiple-storey buildings for the installation of Telecom
Fibre Optic cables from main telecom room to other floors, as detailed below:Galvanized
slotted iron cable trays (minimum 200x50 mm HDRF (heavy duty,

return flange) shall be provided from the main telephone room, to each telephone
closet and extended up to the Roof telephone room.
The
risers to each floor shall be symmetrical and vertically in line from the Main

Telecom Room. However, where the Main Telecom Room, Floor telephone closet /
Room and roof telecom rooms are not located one below the other in vertical line, a
continuous cable trays/conduits to be provided with pull boxes/access panels at
every turning point and at interval of 15 meters each, up to the Main Telecom
Room. Right angle or sharp bends are to be avoided.
If
a building consists of more than one tower, all the above specified requirements
are required in each tower. The towers must be inter-connected at the Main
Telecom Room, by separate cable trays of minimum 2 nos. and size 200x50mm or
through floor raceways passing through a common area between the two buildings.
The size of the floor raceways to be decided at the design stage by Etisalat. The
same requirements also apply to Mezzanine and Penthouse floors. The telecom
cable trays should have adequate separation from electrical cable trays. Electrical
cable trays should not cross the Telecom cable trays

FLOORDISTRIBUTIONBOX:
Floor Distribution Boxes are metallic boxes, concealed, located on the wall, where the
internal conduit from every Flat is terminated. These empty boxes, shall be located
close to the risers and can be more than one, depending upon the number of flats and
conduits proposed to be terminated. These distribution boxes facilitate, to route the
Fibre Optic cables to the premises direct and the number of cables corresponds to the
number of flat / premises.

The Distribution Boxes shall be of size not less than 30(L) X 30(H) X 15(D) flush
mounted on wall and shall be fixed inside the Telecom closet of each floor. A
suitable hinged cover shall be provided.

It
should be installed at a height of 120cms. above the finished floor level
The
conduits leading from the floor distribution Box towards flat, shall not be less

than 25 mm diameter.
Adequate
safe working space is to be provided around each location.

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The
Distribution Boxes on a floor, shall not be linked to or serve any other floor of

the building.
The
Distribution Boxes location should never be near any Electrical Junction Box

or bus bars. Adequate safe working space should be provided in front of each Box.
A
Single conduit of at least 25mm (1 inch) internal dia., black and of uPVC
material should be provided from each floor Distribution Box to the Indoor
equipment cabinet of each office, residence, flat and other independent areas in the
same floor.
Etisalat
should be consulted to enhance the requirements, if the building is designed

for commercial use.

FLATDISTRIBUTIONfromIndoor equipment cabinet

A secured Indoor equipment cabinet shall be of minimum size 12 U and width
600mm and depth 515mm to house the Optical network unit (ONU), power sockets
and patch panel / IDC modules and battery. The cabinet shall be flush mounted on
wall. The cabinet shall be dedicated per each office/residential flat and to be sited in
a secured place. The location shall be suitable for technicians access, when
required.
The location of the Indoor equipment cabinet shall be at a common point, where all
the internal conduits meet and the structured cabling system (SCS) on a star
topology can be installed. However, the farthest socket shall not exceed 90 M from
the Cabinet.

Two power sockets are required, inside the Indoor equipment cabinet, for powering
the Optical Network Unit and Battery rectifier.

The Cabinet Distribution box location should not be adjacent to any electrical
distribution or bus bars.
The Cabinet Distribution Box should be installed at a height of 120cms above the
finished floor level.
All Internal conduits shall be of diameter not less than 25mm (1 inch) diameter to
extend the Structured cables from ONU to SCS Socket locations at each room.

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VILLADISTRIBUTIONfromIndoor equipment cabinet

A secured Indoor equipment cabinet, shall be of minimum size 12 U and width
600mm and depth 515mm to house the Optical network unit (ONU), power sockets
and patch panel / IDC modules and battery. The cabinet shall be flush mounted on
wall. The cabinet shall be dedicated per each Villa and to be sited in a secured
place. The location shall be suitable for technicians access, when required.
A secured Distribution Box of size 30 (L) x 30 (H) x 15 (W) cm flush mounted on
wall is required in every floor of the villa, for distributing SCS, from the indoor
cabinet.
The floor distribution Box should be kept at a convenient and easily accessible
location where the floor distribution conduits are terminated. It should be installed
at a height between 40 cms and 120 cms above the finished floor level.
The Distribution Boxes on different floors of a villa should be connected through a
minimum 2 numbers of PVC conduits, each 50mm diameter.
The Distribution Box should have one 50 mm (2-inch) conduit to the Rooftop of the
villa, from the cabinet or from the telephone entry duct location, in order to provide
access to cables from the antenna .

InstallationofInBuildingFibreDropcables
HighriseBuildings
Thebuildingownershallinstallaminimumof2coreFibreDropCables,from
themaintelecomroomODFLocationtotheIndoorCabinetlocationofeach
Flat/premises.TerminationofthesefibresshallbebyEtisalatontheONU
andODF.Installertoleaveanextralengthof3Mofcableoneitherendfor
terminations.Thecablesshallbesuitablylabeled.

SingleVillas
Inthecaseofsinglevillas,EtisalatshallextendandterminatetheFOcable,
directlyintheONU.

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Inallothercases,the2coredropcablesshouldbeextendedtotheODF
locationintheTelecomRoom,bytheowner.

ETISALATTELECOMREQUIREMENTS
The table no 1 below, details the different requirements for the various types of
buildings and types.

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SINGLEVILLA

Entry Box

Entry Pipes /
Duct

COMPLEXOF
VILLAS

Size:
60x60x80cm.

Size:
JRC-4 Joint Box
(Etisalat standard)

Location:
Within the
compound and at
Max 1 M from
compound wall
line

Location:
Depends upon the
layout

A single (2)
inches pipes/duct
towards the villa
& single x (2)
inches
pipes/ducts to be
extended outside
the plotline
towards Etisalat
Network

A Single (4)
inches pipes/ducts
to be extended
one meter outside
the plot line
towards Etisalat
Network. Internal
Distribution
within plot to be
in accordance to
Etisalat advise

BLDGS(G+5)
OR
BUILDINGAREA
UPTO3000M2

BLDGFLOORS
(G+6)TO(G+10)
OR
BLDGOF100
TENANTS
OR
BLDGAREA
UPTO7000M2

BLDGFLOORS
(G+10)ANDMORE
OR
Over100
TENANTS
OR
BLDGAREA
MORETHAN
7000M2

Size:
JRC 12 Joint Box
(Etisalat standard)

Size:
JRC 12 Joint Box
(Etisalat standard)

Size:
JRC 12 Joint Box
(Etisalat standard)

Location:
Within the property,
near plot line.
Additional Boxes at
all turning points of
lead-in

Location:
Within the property,
near plot line.
Additional Boxes at
all turning points of
lead-in

Location:
Within the property,
near plot line.
Additional Boxes at
all turning points of
lead-in

2x (4) inches
pipes/ducts towards
the building and four
x (4) inches
pipes/ducts towards
the Etisalat Network

2 x (4) inches
pipes/ducts towards
the building and four
x (4) inches
pipes/ducts towards
the Etisalat Network

2 x (4) inches
pipes/ducts towards
the building and four
x (4) inches
pipes/ducts towards
the Etisalat Network

A diversity entry
route may also be
provisioned

A diversity entry
route may also be
provisioned

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SHOPPING
MALLS

Size:
JRC 12 Joint Box
(Etisalat standard)
Location:
Depending on the
layout

2 x (4) inches
pipes/ducts
towards the
building and four x
(4) inches
pipes/ducts
towards the Etisalat
Network
A diversity entry
route may also be
provisioned

PALACES&
HOSPITALS

Size:
JRC 12 Joint Box
(Etisalat standard)
Location:
Depending on the
layout

GROUPOF
SHOPS&
SHEDS

Size:
60x60x80cm
with Grade A
cover

Position:
Within Land
plot where
lead-in
branching to
other blocks
end at turning
points
2 x (4) inches
A Sinle x (4)
pipes/ducts towards inches
the building and four pipes/ducts to
x (4) inches
be extended
pipes/ducts towards one meter
the Etisalat Network outside the plot
line towards
A diversity entry
Etisalat
route may also be
Network.
provisioned

Apartment
Indoor
Distribution
Cabinet std
19 Rack

12U (H) x
600mm (W) X
515mm (D) flush
mounted on wall

12U (H) x
600mm (W) X
515mm (D) flush
mounted on wall,
per each villa

42U (H) x 800mm

(W) X 800mm (D)
Stand alone type 19
equipment Cabinet

42U (H) x 800mm

(W) X 800mm (D)
Stand alone type 19
equipment Cabinet

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42U (H) x 800mm

(W) X 800mm (D)
Stand alone type 19
equipment Cabinet

42U (H) x 800mm

(W) X 800mm (D)
Stand alone type
19 equipment
Cabinet

42U (H) x 800mm

(W) X 800mm (D)
Stand alone type
19 equipment
Cabinet

12U (H) x
600mm (W) X
515mm (D)
flush mounted
on wall

Floor
Distribution
Box

Main
Telecom
Room

SINGLE
VILLA

COMPLEXOF
VILLAS

BLDGS(G+5)
OR
BUILDINGAREA
UPTO3000M2

BLDGFLOORS
(G+6)TO(G+10)
OR
BLDGOF100
TENANTS
OR
BLDGAREA
UPTO7000M2

BLDGFLOORS
(G+10)ANDMORE
OR
Over100TENANTS
OR
BLDGAREA
MORETHAN
7000M2

Size:
One30x30
x15cmbox
recessedinside
thewallfor
eachfloor.
Location:
Convenient
locationwith1
meterfreewall
spacearound
andataheight
between40
120cmabove
finishedfloor
level.

Pereachsingle
villa.
Size:One
30x30x15cm
boxrecessed
insidethewall
foreachfloor.
Location:
Convenient
locationwith
onemeterfree
wallspace
aroundandata
heightbetween
40120cm
abovefinished
floorlevel.
Size:
2x3x3
(LxWxH)
metersfor
villasmore
than10

Size:
One30x30x15cm
boxesflushto
wall

Size:
One30x30x15cm
boxflushtowall

Size:
One30x30x15cm
boxflushtowall

Size:
One30x30x15cm
boxflushtowall

Size:
One30x30x15cm
boxflushtowall

Size:
One30x30x15cm
boxflushtowall

Location:
Tobeprovidedin
eachfloor
TelecomCloset,

Location:
Tobeprovidedin
eachfloorTelecom,
Closet

Location:
Tobeprovidedin
eachfloor
Telecom,Closet

Location:
Tobeprovidedin
eachfloorTelecom
,Closet

Location:
Tobeprovidedin
eachfloor
TelecomCloset,

Size:
2x3x3(LxWxH)
meters

Size:
3x3x3(LxWxH)
meters

Size:
3x4x3(LxWxH)
meters

Size:
3x4x3(LxWxH)
meters

Size:
3x4x3(LxWxH)
meters

Size:
2x3x3(LxWxH)
meters

Location:
Intheground

Location:
Intheground

Location:
Inthegroundfloor

Location:
Inthegroundfloor

Location:
Inthegroundfloor

Location:
Intheground

No
requirements

Location:
Tobeprovidedin
eachfloor
TelecomCloset,

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SHOPPING
MALLS

PALACES&
HOSPITALS

GROUPOF
SHOPS&SHEDS

numbers
Floor
Telecom
Room

RiserCable
trays

No
requirements

No
requirements

No
requirements

No
requirements

floorcommon
area.
Size:
Closet
(LxWxD)
15x20x60cms

floorcommon
area.
Size:
Closet
(LxWxD)
15x20x60cms

commonarea.

commonarea.

commonarea.

Size:
Closet
(LxWxD)
15x20x60cms

Location:
Incommonarea
20x5cmcable
trays

Location:
Incommonareas
20x5cmcable
trays

Location:
Incommonareas
20x5cmcabletrays

Size:
Closet
(LxWxD)
15x20x60cms
Location:
Incommonarea

Size:
Closet
(LxWxD)
15x20x60cms
Location:
Incommonareas

20x5cmCable
trays

20x5cmcable
trays

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floorcommon
area.
Size:
Closet
(LxWxD)
15x20x60cms
Location:
Incommonareas
Norequirements

STRUCTUREDCABLINGSYSTEM(SCS)
To deliver the services from the ONU, a SCS System on star topology is required.
The minimum requirement is standard CAT 6 cable with RJ45 connectivity. A
SCS design being project specific, a discussion, with complete details is
recommended with system designers and Etisalat.
However, the following are the general minimum requirements of structured
cabling Systems, for provision of service.

CABLING&TERMINATION:
TelecommunicationCabling:
The
Cables used for these wiring must comply with minimum CAT 6

standards.
The
SCS cable planned, shall meet the designed service requirements within

the particular flat level and should have built-in flexibility, to meet growing
needs of the tenants.
All
SCS cables are to be properly labeled and terminated, in the RJ45 sockets
and in Patch panel or in CAT 6 compliant IDC Modules, by the Owners
Building
Owner is responsible for replacement of in-building cables and other

fixtures, if these become faulty.

Cable
diagrams must be submitted to ETISALAT for approval at the design

stage and as-built is required on completion

Cables
and other accessories required for block wiring may be purchased

from any reputable source provided that the material meets standards.
The
name and contact telephone numbers of the SCS installer, shall be

labeled, at appropriate location.

Completed
SCS shall be subject to acceptance by ETISALAT. However, the

design and performance of the SCS system shall be the responsibility of the
installer / Owner

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Any
upgrading required in the inbuilding facility, Telecommunication cables,

due to either enhanced demand, change in building status or damage shall be

provided by building Owner.
The
supply and termination of UTP cables on Patch panel or IDC modules and

sockets locations shall be the responsibility of the installers / owners.

Etisalat
shall supply and install, Main ODFs, Mini ODFs and Optical network

units(ONUs). All Jumperings and Patchings in the ODFs, Patch panels and in
ONUs shall be the responsibility of Etisalat. Building Owners / Contractors or
other technicians are totally prohibited to carry out these functions.

TelecommunicationSocket:
All outlets should be Category 6 performance, outlets mounted in shutters, typically
in dual, triple or quad formation in a single or double gang white faceplate. All RJ45
outlets should be fitted with spring loaded sliding shutters to prevent the ingress of
dirt and dust.
Provision for at least one Socket for Telecommunication services should be
made in every room including kitchen. Conduit with not less than 25 mm shall
be connected between the socket locations.
Every socket must be connected with a minimum of four pair SCS Cat 6
cable, following star topology In case of hotel buildings, the provision of
Telecommunication socket should also be extended to the bathrooms.

Telecommunication sockets, cables and associated facilities within the various

rooms and premises are to be provided by the building Owner.

Accessories
All accessory plates should be Dual or Quad white PVC plated. The use of any
special faceplate, which may be specific to any other manufacturers product range,
such as brass finish etc should be reviewed.
The choice of outlets distribution, location, and type either it is single, dual, or quad,
the optimum requirements in each area, ultimate number of outlets in every
locations, flexibility and maximum usage, shall be the responsibility of consultants.

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Horizontal Subsystem (UTP Cables)

All horizontal cables should be based on the Category 6 performance compliant.
All conductors in each cable should be connected to a single RJ45 socket at the work
area outlets and patch panel. Each cable should be terminated to maintain the twists
in each pair within 5mm of the termination. Proper strain relief should be provided
for the cable at the outlets and patch panel, avoiding strain on the conductors.
Colour coding for the termination should be as per the following table.
Pair
1
2
3
4

Tip
White
White
White
White

Ring
Blue
Orange
Green
Brown

HorizontalCabling:
The physical topology of the horizontal cabling shall be configured as a star
with each outlet connected directly to a flat / Apartment Distribution Box
inside the Flat or Apartment. No looping of cables from outlet to outlet is
permitted.
The horizontal cabling is to be provided to single, dual, triple and quad
outlets throughout..
The length of cable between the farthest Telecommunications Outlet and the
Distribution Box shall not exceed 90m (295 ft.)
A minimum of two Telecommunications Outlets shall be provided for each
individual work area. The outlets may be located with one or more faceplates
in the work area.

HorizontalPathways:
Horizontal Pathways (conduits, Sleeves, Cable trays etc) are used for taking
the cables from the Floor Telecommunications Room to the
Telecommunications outlets in the same floor.
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 A variety of methods are available and the choice of selection of method shall
depend on the purpose of the floor area to be served (i.e. general office spaces,
apartment dwellings, etc.)

CONDUITS
The use of conduits as a horizontal raceway system should only be considered
when the outlet locations are permanent, the device densities are low and
flexibility is not required.
The minimum size of a conduit pipe used as a horizontal pathway from the
Distribution Box to the Telecommunications Outlet should be 25mm (1 inch).
For the conduits, the inside bending radius should always be at least 10 times
the internal diameter.
Minimum of one nylon draw wire must be installed in a conduit.
Pull boxes should be located such that they are readily accessible at all times.
Pull boxes to be spaced at a maximum of 15 M apart to minimize cable stress
during installation and to provide serviceability in the future.
Conduits must be free from sharp edges, to prevent cable damage
during and subsequent to pulling.
Conduits protruding through a floor should be terminated a minimum of
50mm from the floor to prevent water or other liquids from flowing into the
conduits.
Maximum number of UTP cables inside a conduit, recommended for the
installation of a Structured Cabling System is as follows...
Conduit Trade
Size
1
11/4
1
2

Internal dial
(mm)
25.40
34.04
39.88
51.31

Fill Area (mm2 )

202.6
363.8
499.3
826.6

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No of Cat 6
cables
7
13
18
30

Cable Capacities in Trays Conduits

When the internal cable trays, risers and Ladders etc are designed, supplied and
installed by others, the maximum number of UTP cables, recommended to be
installed on a tray as shown below; However this need to be reduced in the case of
bends, crossovers. The formula applied is that for every 25mm x 25mm cross
section, 8 cables can be accommodated. No truncking or cable tray should be more
than 75% full on installation
.
Cable Tray Size
(mm)
50x50
75 x 50
100 x 50
100 x 50
150 x 50
200 x 50
300 x 50
450 x 50
900 x 50

Truncking Size (mm)

No of UTP cables

50x50
50 x75
50 x100
75 x 75
75 x 100
100 x 100
150 x 150
-

30
45
60
67
90
120
180
360
540

Where a F O Cable block wiring is considered, a very careful consideration must be

taken, while designing the system. .The owner shall be responsible for the design,
supply and maintenance of all related items.

Indoor Equipment cabinet 19.

Depending upon the termination and Patch panel requirement, and to accommodate
other active and passive equipments, a Cabinet with standard 19 rack is required,
generally complying with the following:A)

Free Standing Types

Recommended for high rise buildings, shopping malls, Hospitals, Airports, Large
commercial establishments
The cabinets should be:

42U 800mm wide x 800mm deep 19 equipment cabinet

Glass front door with provision for air circulation
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Steel rear door

Jacking Feet
Horizontal cable management
Vertical cable management
Bonded to a local earth point

B)

Wall Mounted Type cabinets

These are recommended for Flats, Villas, shops, etc and shall be provided flush with
wall, at a common location where all SCS cables, patch panels / IDC Modules,
fibres, power and ONU equipments are proposed to be installed. The Cabinet shall
be exclusive for Etisalat use and no access to others shall be allowed.
12U 22U 600mm wide x 515mm deep 19 wiring/equipment cabinet
Glass Front Door with provision for air circulation
Vertical Cable Management
Bonded to a local earth point
We recommend that the proposed locations of the cabinets have sufficient space
around the cabinets to allow access for installation and maintenance and should be
located in central locations, where all the terminations of the SCS cables on Patch
panels / IDC Modules and fibre termination and ONUs, power socket and Battery
back up, shall be installed.

Patching
The design of patch frame layouts is critical to create a high level of manageability
within a compact cabinet, whilst maintaining effective operations when used by the
customer.
We recommend all horizontal UTP cabling should be terminated in a 12 or 24 port
Patch panel, placed inside the Wall or floor cabinet. Alternatively, Cat 6 compliant
IDC modules can also be used
Voice services can be fed from the services patch Panel directly to the user outlet
using standard 1 pair Patch Cords.
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Labeling
Label Elements
All floor outlets, patch frames and horizontal cables should be labeled. A typewritten
standard labeling system is recommended. The labeling scheme shall be agreed on
with the clients Telecom Team.
Horizontal Cable Labels
Label all horizontal cables at both ends using a self-laminating, wrap around label.
User Outlet Labels
Each RJ45 user outlet should be labeled with a unique identifier, typically using the
agreed scheme.

UNDERFLOORSYSTEMS
For general office spaces, an under floor raceway system should be used for
maximum flexibility
In multi-channel layouts, separate raceways must be used for
telecommunications and electrical power to reduce electromagnetic
interference. The dividers for separation of compartments in the raceway
should be bonded to ground.

MainElementsofunderfloorRacewaySystems
DistributionRaceway:
Distribution raceway provides a pathway for the cables from the feeder
raceway to the work areas. The minimum size of the Distribution raceway
should be 30mm height x 60mm width of cross sectional area. The same size
must be used for every (multi-channel) layout.

FeederRaceway:
Feeder raceway provides a pathway for the cables from the Distribution Box
in the Floor Telecommunications Room to the Distribution raceways. The
minimum size of the Feeder raceway should be 40mm height x 200mm width
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of cross-sectional area. The same size must be used for every (multi-channel)
layout.
The feeder raceways starting point in the Floor Telecommunications Room
must be adjacent to the Distribution Box. The Feeder raceway should end at
the last distribution raceway it is serving.

ACCESSUNIT:
The access unit provides access at the point of intersection of the Feeder and
the Distribution raceways.

CABLETRAYS:
Cable trays are mostly used for floors with raised tiles or raise floorings.
As a general guideline, Cable trays that intersect must be provided with a
transitional bend radius of 150mm in all directions.
Exposed sheet metal edges must be provided with bushings or other means of
protection such that cables will not be damaged during or after installation.
Since Cable trays are usually metallic, all sharp edges, burrs and screw tips
that may come into contact with cabling should be removed.
The minimum access space between the sub-floor and the underside of the
floor tile shall be minimum 150mm (6 in).
ETISALAT should be consulted in the initial design stage to decide on the
requirements if the building is designed for office use.

PROTECTIONFROMELECTROMAGNETIC
INTERFERENCE
The following requirements apply to UTP cabling, As pathways and spaces
used to carry or house Telecommunications Cabling
The proximity of cabling to electrical facilities and equipment that
generate high levels of electromagnetic interference (EMI) should be
taken into account for metallic cabling.
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 Sources of EMI include : Power Cables, Photocopy equipment, electric

motors, transformers, fluorescent lighting, arc welders and induction
heaters etc.
To avoid EMI, the Telecommunications pathways, spaces and metallic
cables shall be installed with the following clearances :
1.2 m (4 ft) from large motors or transformers
0.3 m (1 ft) from conduit and cables used for electrical power
distribution.
12 cm (5 in) from fluorescent lighting.
Pathways and metallic cables shall cross perpendicular to
Fluorescent lighting and electrical power cables or conduits.

Separation Distance from Power Source

During the design stages, separation of power and the Structured Cabling
Systems (SCS) must be considered. Unshielded data cables should not be
installed near sources of electromagnetism. The following are a general
guideline:
Typical Building Environment
Minimum Separation Distance from Power Source < 480V
Condition
<2kVA
2-5kVA
5kVA
Unshielded power lines or
130mm
300mm
600mm
electrical equipment in
proximity to open or non-metal
pathways
Unshielded power lines or
65mm
155mm
300mm
electrical equipment in
proximity to grounded metal
conduit pathway
Power lines enclosed in a
50mm
155mm
300mm
grounded metal conduit (or
equivalent shielding in
proximity to grounded metal
conduit pathway)
Transformers and Electric
1M
1M
1M
Motors
Fluorescent lighting
300mm
300mm
300mm

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PrivateBranchExchange(PBX)
In case where communication systems with more than 64 extensions (i.e. PBX
system) are required, special facilities need to be provided as follows:

EquipmentRoom:
A room for the exclusive use of ETISALAT is needed for the telephone
equipment. The room should be accessed by the underground cables and the
distribution to the floor cables. The Main Telecom room can be considered for
PABX installation in case of commercial single owner building.

RoomSize:
For up to 100 extensions, the minimum floor space required is
2 M x 3 M.
For up to 400 extensions, the floor space required is 4M x 4M.
For large systems ETISALAT must be consulted at the planning stage.
The room should have a minimum height of 3M, be air-conditioned, clean,
and dry and free from dust.

RoomGeneralRequirements:
The room should be far away from high voltage plant. Other services / utility
ducts should not run through this room and it should not be directly under a
toilet or bathroom.
The room should provide ready access to ETISALAT personnel and
equipment but must be secured from unauthorized entry.
The room must be properly protected from the risk of flooding if provided in
the basement or lower levels.
In multi-PBX user building, each PBX to have its own room.

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 Raised flooring should be provided when required depending on the PBX

type.
For large PBX installations, air-conditioned battery room adjacent to the
equipment room will be required. ETISALAT will supply details at the design
stage. The battery room should be provided with an exhaust fan. Conduit or
tray is required between the equipment room and the battery room.
Direct sunlight should not fall in the PBX room. Curtains / screens are to be
provided for the windows if any.
Power conduit and telecom cable conduit must be separate.

ElectricalRequirements:
A minimum of two 13A 240 V A/C main outlets ( via ) UPS System should be
provided. The actual mains power requirements will depend on the size and
type of the PBX.
The room should be provided with an earth not more than 5 Ohms.
Anti-static flooring should be provided, including the Battery Room.
The rooms must be provided with an emergency light, a smoke detector and a
fire alarm.
PABX can be installed in the main Telecom Room in the case of a single owner.

IMPORTANTNOTE.
1) This design guide explains in general, all ETISALAT requirements that will
facilitate the provision of telecommunication services to new buildings, yet
the requirements indicated in the NOC (No Objection Certificate) should be
fully complied.
2) Architects/Consultants/Designers must liaise with Etisalat at the design
stage and obtain Etisalat approval on the final Design Drawings.
3) Minimum two sets Telephone design drawings, , must be submitted for
study and approval, before tendering.
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4) Where deviations/ comments/amendments are advised on the Design,

Drawings must be corrected and re-submitted for approval.
5) One set of approved As-Built drawings must be submitted along with
the Building Completion Certificate, which will be certified by Etisalat.
6) Etisalat responsibility shall be limited to provision and Installation of ODFs,
Termination of Fibres, Patching / Jumpering works and Optical Network Units
(ONU).
7) The owners are responsible for supply and installation of all internal building
F O cables from ODF to ONU locations, Provision of wall mounted or stand
alone Cabinets to accommodate ONU, power, Patch Panels etc and complete
structured cabling system.
8) The Indoor drop 2 F fiber cables, shall be from a popular brand and make,
conforming to ITU standard G 652 single mode fiber standards and shall be
LSOH (low smoke zero halogen type).
9) On completion of the requirements, any comments and snags advised by
Etisalat Building Inspector, must be attended to by the Contractor or Owner of
the building, soon to avoid delays in the issuance of the Building Completion
certificate.
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LISTOFANNEXURES
ANNEXURE I
ANNEXURE II

TYPE OF ENTRY BOX

(JRC 4 & JRC 12)
TYPICAL EXAMPLES

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