1. Plan: PRE-INSTALL CHECKLIST
Design & Planning ( Start On Jan 1)
**Before Starting The Install
Main point of contact/project manager chosen • Link communications requirements set • Equipment and component requirements set and vendors chosen • Link route chosen, permits obtained • Cable plant components and vendors chosen • Coordination with facilities and electrical personnel complete • Documentation completed and ready for installation, preliminary restoration plans ready • Test plan complete • Schedule and start date set for installation, all parties notified • Components ordered and delivery date set, plans made for receiving materials (time, place,) arrange • Security if left outside or on construction site • Contractor/installer chosen and start date set • Link route tour with contractor(s) • Construction plans reviewed with contractor(s) • Components chosen reviewed with contractor(s) • Schedule reviewed with contractor(s) • Safety rules reviewed with contractor(s) • Excess materials being kept for restoration reviewed with contractor(s) • Test plan reviewed with contractor(s)
2. Plan: BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALL
Local Infrastructure to support installation activity ( Start On Jan2 )
**During The Installation
• All permits available for inspection • Sites prepared, power available • All components on site, inspected, 24-hour security arranged if necessary • Contractor available • Relevant personnel notified • Safety rules posted on the job site(s) and reviewed with all supervisors and installation personnel
3. Plan: DURING THE INSTALLATION
During The Installation ( Start On Jan 3)
**After completion of cable plan installation
• Inspect workmanship at every step • Daily review of process, progress, test data • Immediate notification and solution of problems, shortages, etc.
4. Plan: AFTER COMPLETION OF CABLE PLAN INSTALLATION
Test measurement to ensure quality of the installation
• Inspect workmanship • Review test data on cable plant • Set up and test communications system • Update and complete documentation • Update and complete restoration plan • Store restoration plan, documentation, components, etc.