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AT&T INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT CHANGE NOTIFICATION - ATT-TP-76300-271

TO: ALL AT&T INSTALLATION SUPPLIERS Date: 04/27/2015

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5 days from posted date or as per Supplier’s Contract

Submitter’s Name: Ed Williamson

TP: TP76300 Subject: Cable Requirements Action: Add: Modification: Delete:

Section: J Section Title: Cabling

Subsection: 2 Section Title: Cabling Requirements

Subsection: 2.4 Subsection Title: Securing Cable and Bundling

Prior to Change:

2.4.3 Hook and loop tape (e.g. Velcro ™ tie wrap)

a) Hook and loop tape may be used at IS sites to bundle all braided coaxial cable; 4-8 pair conductor, unshielded twisted pair (UTP); 4-8 pair conductor, shielded screened twisted pair (STP) 4 - 8 pair conductor, shielded twisted pair (STP) and AC power cables.

b) Hook and loop tape shall not be used to secure DC power, switchboard, or fiber cables.

c) Only hook and loop tape approved by Common Systems shall be used. The tape shall meet a minimum of UL-94 V-2 fire rating and have a minimum width of ½ inches

d) Hook and loop tape overlap shall be the greater of an inch or half of the bundled diameter

Post Change:

2.4.3 Hook and loop tape (e.g. Velcro ™ tie wrap)

a) Fire retardant hook and loop tape may be used to bundle all braided coaxial cable; 4-8 pair conductor, unshielded twisted pair (UTP); 4-8 pair conductor, shielded screened twisted pair (STP) 4 - 8 pair conductor, shielded twisted pair (STP) and AC power cables.

b) Hook and loop tape shall not be used to secure DC power, switchboard, or fiber cables.

c) Only hook and loop tape approved by Common Systems shall be used. The tape shall meet a minimum of UL-94 V-2 fire rating and have a minimum width of ½ inches

d) Hook and loop tape overlap shall be the greater of an inch or half of the bundled diameter

Questions relative to this IRCN should be addressed to Serena Kwong at 510-796-1097

Serena Kwong

Associate Network Process and Quality Manager

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Concurred

Area Mgr Eng Network Quality
Implementation Eng & Common Systems Date: 04-24-15

(Mike Cassidy)

Principal-Network Design Engineer (Seismic & Infrastructure) Date: 04-17-15

(Edward M Williamson)

Release Approved

Associated Network Process & Quality Manager Date: 04-27-15

(Serena Kwong)

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