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STANDARD QUESTION ANSWER
No. PAGE Ref.
“Attenuation” indicating the measurement of decrease in energy transmission(Loss of
1 SAES-T-624 4.1.1 dB (Decibal)
Light)?
2 SAES-T-624 4.1.1 Which kind of FO support more than one Optical mode to propagation Multi mode

3 SAES-T-624 4.1.5 What is the allowable attenuation Loss of OSP Fiber cable at wave length 1550nm? 0.3 dB/KM or less

4 SAES-T-624 4.1.10 What is the min. bending radius for FOC when it is under tension? 20 times of diameter

5 SAES-T-624 4.3.1 How many no. Of 1” subduct is possible to pull through one 4” conduit? 4
Which colour of warning marker tape use to provide for underground teecom itilities and Orange approx 300mm below
6 SAES-T-624 4.5.6
what is the specific height warning marker layer from the conduit? ground
7 SAES-T-624 4.5.9 What is the debth we need to excavate for direct buried FOC? 1200mm

8 SAES-T-624 4.7.5 Which standard refer the requirements of FOC test & Acceptance? SAES-T-634

9 SAES-T-624 4.7.5 FOC Splicing & Testing equipments are need to be approved by Aramco? Yes

10 SAES-T-624 4.7.7 Give at least two numbers of recomneded Splice Organizer Murry, BICC

11 SAES-T-624 4.7.8 Which Standard/SAES telling more details about Splice Closure? SAES-T-633

12 SAES-T-624 5.1 What is the allowable attenuation Loss of FOC per splice? 0.05 dB

13 SAES-T-624 5.1 What is the allowable attenuation Loss of FOC per connector? 0.5dB or less
Is FOC Onreel acceptance test need before install the FO cable? If yes what is the purpose Yes to confirm the manufacture
14 SAES-T-624 5.1
we conduct the on reel test? test.
Is Updated As-Built drawing need to approved by Aramco-IT div. before started to MCC walk
15 SAES-T-624 5.2 Yes
through inspection?
16 SAES-T-624 5.3 What is the notice period of SAPID proir to start the construction/Testing activites? 2 days before
Is we need follow-up the Cable Acceptance test for the existing cable where we are going to
17 SAES-T-634 5.1 305 meters ot more of cable
terminate with our new one?
18 SAES-T-911 4.1.9.2 How many conduit bends are allowable whenthe conduit length is more than 8meters? 2 nos 90 degree

19 SAES-T-911 4.1.9.4 What is the allowable conduit bends for the laterel conduits? more then 36Inch radius

20 SAES-T-911 4.1.9.6 What is the min. depth for Lateral Conduit to be placed in underground non-traffic? 610mm
When the excavated trench is________meter more in depth, there shall be safeguarded by
21 SAES-T-911 4.1.10.7 1.5 meter
shoring/Sloping the trench wall
22 SAES-T-911 4.1.11 Is the temporay plug mandatory at the time of overnight while the process was in stopped? Yes

23 SAES-T-911 4.2.4.2 Is need to fill the base material at the bottom of the trench for the Pre-cast Manhole? Yes
24 SAES-T-911 4.2.7.2 What is the Min. height from the Manhole floor to center of the cable in MH? 380mm
25 SAES-T-911 4.2.9.1 What is the min. size (Dia & Length) of the Manhole Ground Electrodes? 5/8 inch dia, 10ft Length
26 SAES-T-911 4.2.9.2 Is we need to Bonded Grounded for the Metallic Conduits? Yes
27 SAES-T-911 4.3.1.1 What is the type of conduit shall be used for Telecom Activities? NEMA TC 8 DB or EB
For conduit bends & sweeps which are made built with NEMA TC8 shall comply with the
28 SAES-T-911 4.3.2.1 NEMA TC 9
requirements of ________?
29 SAES-T-911 4.3.5.1 Is it possible to use the Ultra Violet damaged conduits for telecom utilities? No
When the telecom ductbank across the pipeline corridor, How shall the ductbank cross
30 SAES-T-911 4.5.9.2 Below
wheather above or below of the pipeline?
What is the min. vertical clearance between the top of the concrete encasement and
31 SAES-T-911 4.5.9.2.1 1.0 meter
bottom of the pipe while crossing?
32 SAES-T-911 4.5.10.3.1 Is the hot bending of PVC(NEMA TC8) is applicable? No
33 SAES-T-911 4.5.10.5.1 For the telecom decubank, what is the clearance between the conduits? 38 mm
What is the min. amount of conc. Encasement around the sides of Conduits(top, bottom &
34 SAES-T-911 4.5.12.3 75 mm
sides)?
35 SAES-T-911 4.5.12.6 Shall we place the conduits of other utilities in the same telecom concrete encasement? No

36 SAES-T-911 4.5.13.2 If we using the spacer for direct buried conduits, 50mm soft sand is mandatory or not? Not
What is the specific height for filling the selected material in the top of the Conc.
37 SAES-T-911 4.5.13.5 200 mm max
Encasement/Conduits?
What are the specific location of Orange color warning marker tape providing for the
38 SAES-T-911 4.5.13.6 300mm above the conduit sys
underground conduit/ductbank installation?
39 SAES-T-911 6.5.1.1 When the Mandrel test are required, wheather after concrete pouring or before? both (after and before)
40 SAES-T-911 6.5.1.1 What is the referred Mandrel Size for making test with 4" inner dia. Conduits? 3-5/8 dia, 12 in length
Page:73- What is the clearance between the Telecom conduits to Other Electrical utilities such as
41 SAES-T-911 300 mm
Table2 Light or Power source in well-tamped soil?
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Page:73- What is the clearance between the Telecom conduits to Power conduits/Cables which is
42 SAES-T-911 75 mm
Table2 going through concreted part?
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43 SAES-T-911 What is the clearance between the Telecom conduits to other conduits(utilities) in masonry? 100 mm
Table2
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44 SAES-T-911 What is the clearance between the Telecom conduits to Water/Sewer Line, etc.? 150 mm
Table2
Page:73- What is the clearance between the Telecom conduits to CATV, Instrumentation Cable...etc
45 SAES-T-911 300 mm
Table2 when it's going through parellel to the telecom conduit?
Page:74- What is the clearance between Telecom Manhole wall outer surface to Electric light, Power
46 SAES-T-911 75 mm
Table3 conduits/cables and other utilities?
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47 SAES-T-911 What is the clearance between Telecom Manhole wall/roof to Water and sewer line? 300 mm
Table3
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48 SAES-T-911 What is the clearance between Telecom Manhole to CATV/Instrumentation Cables? 75 mm
Table3
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49 SAES-T-911 What is the clearance between Telecom Manhole to Oil field pipeline? 25 m
Table3
Mandrel Size(12"Long X 3" diameter) is applicable while the pulling cable size is less
50 SAES-T-628 4.1.3 69 mm
than_______mm or Subduct Pulling.
51 SAES-T-628 4.2.2.1 What are the basic types of conduit plugs to protect the conduit ends? Blank & Split
Can we use Rubber conduit plugs for the conduits which are passing
52 SAES-T-628 4.2.3.3 No
throughclassified/Hazardous are?
53 SAES-T-628 4.2.3.4 What kind of conduit/duct sealant is applicable for Inside building? SEMCA CP-25
54 SAES-T-628 4.3.1.1 What kind of conduit/duct sealant is applicable for under ground utilities? SEMCO PR-851
55 SAES-T-628 4.4.5 What is the min. distance for all flammable item from the open manhole? 3 meters
Electrical switching connection/disconnection must be made at least _____meters from the
56 SAES-T-628 4.6.3.3 3 meters
open manhole.
What is the min. length of Lubricants need to apply initielly to the pulling cable in order to
57 SAES-T-628 4.7.5.1 20ft
reduce the initial duct friction?
58 SAES-T-628 4.7.5.2 What is the max. allowable cable pulling length per minute? 80 to 100 ft/m
59 SAES-T-628 4.7.5.6 What is the allowable cable bending radius of the pulling cable when it's without tension? 10 times diameter
What is the applicable size of U-cable guards to protect the cable which are leaving under-
60 SAES-T-628 4.8.2.1 2.5m, 8' guard
ground conduit system?
What is the applicable size of U-cable guards to protect the cable which are leaving direct
61 SAES-T-628 4.8.2.1 2.74 meter, 9' guard
buried at poles/building?
What is the min. space shall be maintained between the roof of the manhole to center of
62 SAES-T-628 4.10.3.1 385 mm
the top main cable?
What is the min. space shall be maintained between the floor of the manhole to center of
63 SAES-T-628 4.10.3.2 385 mm
the bottom main cable?
64 SAES-T-628 4.10.3.3 What is the vertical spacing of staggered splices? 195 mm
65 SAES-T-628 4.10.3.3 What is the vertical spacing of Non-staggered splices? 230 mm
66 SAES-T-000 Page:5 Which code of Material specification list indicating the Telecom materials? 18-SAMSS
67 SAES-T-000 Page:6 Which index indicating the Telecom Series T- series
68 SAES-T-000 Page:10 "Process Automation Networks & Sytems Security" indicates which Procedure? SAEP-99
"Preventive Maintenance and Condition Assessment for Communication Towers" indicates
69 SAES-T-000 Page:10 SAEP-744
which procedure?
What is the distance of working space need to maintain for Access direction of live parts of
70 SAES-T-151 4.4 1 meter
the battery cell in Battery room?
71 SAES-T-151 4.4 What is the min. measurement for the Battery room Entrance? 610mm wide, 1.98m high
What is the min. distance between the Battert equipments to the edge of the room
72 SAES-T-151 4.4 914 mm
entrance(if there is only one entrance)?
73 SAES-T-151 4.5.2.1 What kind of battery is most suitable for the location Central Switching Offices? lead calcium pasted plate
What is the most suitable battery for the remote location where the AC systems are not multitublar lead antimony / nickel
74 SAES-T-151 4.5.2.2
adequate? cadmium
Which is the article referred for Communication type Battery Charger as per Aramco
75 SAES-T-151 4.7.1 NEMA PE-7
Standard?
76 SAES-T-151 4.7.1 What is the recommended time of comm. Battery charger to recharge 90%? 16 hr
What is the min. capacity/timing of Comm. Battery to carry out the full DC load without bak-
77 SAES-T-151 4.7.1 8 hr
up generator?
78 SAES-T-151 4.7.1 What is the min. no. of battery chargers to be used in Central Switching Offices? 3 min
79 SAES-T-151 4.7.1 What is the min. no. of battery chargers to be used in Remote station? 2
80 SAES-T-481 4.4 At which ambient noise level, we need to furnish the Acoustic booth for page party systems? 80 dBA

81 SAES-T-481 4.5 At which ambient noise level, need to be installed Loud speaker for Page party systems? 90 dBA
82 SAES-T-481 5.2.2 What is the operaiting voltage range for the "In-plant party paging stations"? 120v AC, 60 Hz
83 SAES-T-481 5.3.1 Page Party System's Loud Speaker shall meet the requirements of _________? UL 1480
84 SAES-T-481 5.3.2 What is the recommended voice coil impedence of the Loud Speaker(Page Party sys.)? 8 ohms or 16 ohms
In-Plant Page party sys." Enclosure for Indoor, non-hazardous area shall comply
85 SAES-T-481 5.4 NEMA type 12
with_______?
In-Plant Page party sys." Enclosure for Outdoor, non-hazardous area shall comply
86 SAES-T-481 5.4 NEMA type 4x
with_______?
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In-Plant Page party sys." Enclosure for Hazardous arae(Class I Division 1 & 2) shall comply
87 SAES-T-481 5.4 NEMA type 7
with_______?
88 SAES-T-492 5.3 What is recommended size of Handheld radio with battery? 210X75X50 mm
89 SAES-T-492 5.4 What is recommended weight of Handheld radio with battery? 850 g
90 SAES-T-492 5.6.1 What is the recommended standards for Base Station Antennas? EIA/TIA 329-B
91 SAES-T-492 5.6.2 What is the recommended standards for Vehicular Antennas? EIA/TIA 329-B-1
92 SAES-T-744 5.5 What is the operational wind speed for telecom tower Structures? 60 miles/hours
What is the thickness of the corrosion coating elimination coating for Tower's all anchor
93 SAES-T-744 5.8 500 to 625 micro meter
rods?
94 SAES-T-744 5.9 Is Guyed Towers applicable to install in offshore structure? NO
95 SAES-T-744 6.3 Which standard refer the marking and lighting of communication towers? SAES-B-063
96 SAES-T-744 7 What is Tower testing criteria as per the Standards EIA? Section 14 & apped. E
97 SAES-T-916 4.1.5 What is the min. Cat 6 UTP cable components shall provide in the information outlet? 3 cables
98 SAES-T-916 What is the preferred cable pathways in overhead support structure? 1 inch EMT conduit
99 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.2(d) Is it possible to make a cable splice in Over head cable trays? No
100 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.4 What is the height of Splice case from the Finished floor to bottom end plate of splice case? 80 cm
101 SAES-T-916 4.2.1 What kind of Telecom Entrance facility is suitable for Temporary Installation only? Aerial type
102 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.2(a) What is the fire tolerable time for the Telecom entrance room fire rated walls? 1 hr
Overhead routing of other utilities(such as HVAC Equip., Water line, Drain pipes and
103 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.2(a) NO
Conduits) can pass through Telecom Room?
What is the minimum size of usable space required in order to dedicate the separate
104 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.2(b) 10,000 m2
Entrance facility room?
105 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.3(a) Which kind of cable to be isolated from other telecom cable entrance/backbone cables? Antenna

106 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.4(a) What kind of splice closure to be use to splice the OSP non-fire rated to ISP fire rated cable? Transition
107 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.4(a) Is it possible to bring the OSP non-fire rated cable end to the ISP Splice rack? Yes
1220 mm high, 495mm wide,
108 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.4(c) What is the dimentions of Type 3A cabinet?
127mm diameter
How many layers of fire retardant paint coated A-C plywoods are required for the Telecom
109 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(3) 2 coat
room wall?
How many coating of fire retardant paint to be done for the plywood which will fixed on
110 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(3) 2 coat
Telecom room wall?
111 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(3) What is the dimentions of A-C plywoods which is rigitly fixed on the Telecom room wall? 19mm thick X 2440mm high
112 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(4) What is the measured height of the lights fixed in Telecom room? 8.5 ft
113 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(4) What is the min. allowable measurement of lighting inside of the Telecom room? 540 LUX
114 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(4) What is the minimum height to measure the lighting at Telecom room entrance? 1 meter
115 SAES-T-916 4.3.8.1 What is the minimum height to measure the lighting at inside of the Telecom room? 36 inch
116 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(5) What is the recommended dimentions of the Telecom room entrance door? 36 inch wide, 80 in high
117 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(5) How the Telecom room shall open wheather inward or outward? outward
118 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(5) What kind of lock shall be used for Telecom room entrance door? combination
119 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(6) Is False ceiling permitted for Telecom Room? No
120 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(8) What is the space intervals for the Power outlets? 1.8 meter
121 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(8) What is the specific height of the Power outlets above finished floor at Telecom room? 6 inch
122 SAES-T-916 4.2.1.6(8) What is the recommended voltage range for Power outlets? 120 volts
What is the extend height of the conduit which is entering through below grade to telecom
123 SAES-T-916 4.2.3 (4 inch) 100 mm
room?
What is the min. distance from rear wall of the telecom room to the location of
124 SAES-T-916 4.2.3.1 2 inch
underground conduits?
What is the min. distance from side wall of telecom room to the entered underground
125 SAES-T-916 4.2.3.1 6 inch
conduits?
Page:17 Table- 8 inch wide, 36 inch length, 4 in
126 SAES-T-916 What is the dimention of the Pull box, if the conduit size is 2"?
4 diamater
Page:17 Table- 12 inch wide, 48 inch length, 5 in
127 SAES-T-916 What is the dimention of the Pull box, if the conduit size is 3"?
4 diamater
Page:17 Table- 15 inch wide, 60 inch length, 8 in
128 SAES-T-916 What is the dimention of the Pull box, if the conduit size is 4"?
4 diamater
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129 SAES-T-916 What is min. metal thickness of the pull box, if the pull box constructed with sheet steel? 1.35 mm uncoated
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130 SAES-T-916 4.2.3.5 What is the min. bending radius of conduits, if will install the Unshielded cable? 10 times diameter
131 SAES-T-916 4.2.3.5 What is the min. bending radius of conduits, if will install the Shielded cable? 12 times diameter
132 SAES-T-916 4.2.3.5 What is the min. bending radius of conduits, if will install the Shielded & Armored cable? 15 times diameter
133 SAES-T-916 4.3.2 What is the min. excess space need for IT support in Computer Room? 10%
134 SAES-T-916 4.3.3 Which are the standrds based on Telecom room design? TIA/EIA 568 B-1, 569-B
Is it mandatary to get approvel from IT proponant for the Telecom Room design
135 SAES-T-916 4.3.4 Yes
specification?
136 SAES-T-916 4.3.5.1 What is the measurement of work space to be provided in Telecom Room? 91 cm (36 inch)
What is the min. clearance in between the side wall to outer edge of the rack in TR, if the
137 SAES-T-916 4.3.5.1 15 cm (6 inch)
equip. install parell to the side wall?
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138 SAES-T-916 4.3.5.1 What is the min. clearance in between the top rail of cable tray to Ceiling in TR? 30 cm (12 inch)
How many space need to mainatain/operational work on side of the cable tray pathways in
139 SAES-T-916 4.3.5.1 76 cm (30 inch)
TR?
140 SAES-T-916 4.3.6.1 Is power for Lighting fixures in TR supplied from the TR dedicated Power panel? Yes
141 SAES-T-916 4.3.6.4 Is we need the independent controlled HVAC unit is required for TR? Yes
142 SAES-T-916 4.3.7.2 What are the applicable tiles to install in Telecom Room finished floor? Asphlat, linoleum tiles
143 SAES-T-916 4.3.8.7 What is the required temperature range in TR? 17.7 - 23.8oC
144 SAES-T-916 4.3.8.7 What is the required humidity range in TR? 30 -55%
Is the Remote light indication which is extend from fire detector circuit located in outside of
145 SAES-T-916 4.3.8.2 Yes
the TR entrance?
146 SAES-T-916 4.3.8.7 What is the distributed floor loading? 12 Kpa
147 SAES-T-916 4.3.8.7 What is the max. concentrated floor loading? 404 KN
148 SAES-T-916 4.4.2 Shall we pass the overhead other utilities through TR? No
Page:33 Table- What is the backboard field termination color scheme of TR for Demarcation point(i.e
149 SAES-T-916 Orange
6 MOPTT/Saudi Telecom)?
Page:33 Table- What is the backboard field termination color scheme of TR for Network Connection (Saudi
150 SAES-T-916 Green
6 Aramco Services)?
Page:33 Table- What is the backboard field termination color scheme of TR for Common equip., PBX. LANs,
151 SAES-T-916 Purple
6 Muxes(ie…switching & data equip.)?
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152 SAES-T-916 What is the backboard field termination color scheme of TR for First Level backbone cable? White
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153 SAES-T-916 What is the backboard field termination color scheme of TR for Second level backbone? Gray
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Page:33 Table- What is the backboard field termination color scheme of TR for Station Cable (ie…Horizontal
154 SAES-T-916 Blue
6 cable & Wire)?
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155 SAES-T-916 What is the backboard field termination color scheme of TR for Inter-building backbone? Brown
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Page:33 Table- What is the backboard field termination color scheme of TR for Miscellaneous (ie….alarms,
156 SAES-T-916 Yellow
6 auxiliery, Security, etc..)?
Page:33 Table- What is the backboard field termination color scheme of TR for resreved for future use (also
157 SAES-T-916 Red
6 key telephone systems)?
What is the min. no. of sleeves/conduits shall provide for the backbone pathways in TR and
158 SAES-T-916 4.4.2.2 3 nos (4 inch)
it's size?
What is the min. size & quantity of the conduites shall be provide when two TRs are linking
159 SAES-T-916 4.4.2.2 2 nos (3 inch)
each other?
160 SAES-T-916 4.4.2.9 What is the minimum withstanding loading capacity in TR? 2.4 Kpa
161 SAES-T-916 4.4.2.11 What is the maximum usable space (IWA) for an individual TR? 1000 m2
162 SAES-T-916 4.4.2.13 What is the maximum limit of Horzontal cable runs? 90 meters
163 SAES-T-916 4.4.2.14 All the outlets in TR, wheather Switched circuit or Non-switched circuit? Non-switched circuit
164 SAES-T-916 4.4.2.14 What is the specific height of the Power outlets above finished floor at Telecom room? 18 inch

165 SAES-T-916 4.4.2.15 What is the max. allowable length of the interconnection Jumber's/Patch cords in TR? 6 meters

166 SAES-T-916 4.4.2.15 What is the max. allowable length of the interconnection Jumber's/Patch cords in IC & MC? 20 meters
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167 SAES-T-916 When are the Multiple TRs required based on the Serving Area? Larger then 1000m2
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168 SAES-T-916 What is recommended size of TR, if the serving area is (>800 to <1000 square meter) ? 10 X 11 ft
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169 SAES-T-916 What is recommended size of TR, if the serving area is (>500 to <800 square meter) ? 10 X 9 ft
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170 SAES-T-916 What is recommended size of TR, if the serving area is (>325 to <500 square meter) ? 10 X 7 ft
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171 SAES-T-916 What is recommended size of TR, if the serving area is (>100 to <325 square meter) ? 7 X 5 ft
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172 SAES-T-916 What is recommended size of TR, if the serving area is less than 100 square meter ? 2 ft Deep, 8.5 ft Wide
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173 SAES-T-916 Page:40 Notes What is the recommended depth of Key Systems/Data equipment relay racks? 36 inch
174 SAES-T-916 4.5 What is the size of Walk-in room for Video Conferencing Systems? 5 ft X 6 ft
175 SAES-T-916 4.6.1 What is the another name "Backbone Systems"? Riser System
176 SAES-T-916 4.6.1 Which is the part has provide interconnection between the TER to TSER? Premises distribution System
177 SAES-T-916 4.6.1 The Backbone systems consists with __________________ One or more copper or Fiber cable

178 SAES-T-916 4.6.2.1 What is most suitable type of fiber cable for backbone system in Transmission media? Single Mode
179 SAES-T-916 4.6.2.1 Can we connect directly to 62.5/125 & 50/125 MM FOC? NO
What is most suitable type of Copper data cable for backbone system in Transmission
180 SAES-T-916 4.6.2.1 CAT 6
media?
181 SAES-T-916 4.6.2.2 What is the minimum core used for Multimode fiber link in between TR to TER? 12 cores
What is the max. length of transmission cable between the TR cross connect to
182 SAES-T-916 4.6.3 500 meter
Intermediate cross connect?
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What is the max. length of 62.5/125 & 50/125 MM FOC transmission cable between TR
183 SAES-T-916 4.6.3 2000 meter
crossconnect to Main cross connect(Incl. to and from any intermediate croos conn.)?
What is the max. length of 100 ohm UTP transmission cable between the TR cross connect
184 SAES-T-916 4.6.3 800 meter
to Main cross connect(Incl. to and from any intermediate croos conn.)?
What is the max. length of Single mode FOC transmission cable between the TR cross
185 SAES-T-916 4.6.3 3000 meter
connect to Main cross connect(Incl. to and from any intermediate croos conn.)?
186 SAES-T-916 4.6.4.3 What is the Minimum diameter of the cable sleeves? 4 inch
187 SAES-T-916 4.6.4.3 How many quantity of Sleeves need, if the floor serving area is upto 5000m(50,000ft)? 3
How many quantity of Sleeves need, if the floor serving area is from 5000m(50,000ft) to
188 SAES-T-916 4.6.4.3 4
10,000m(100,000ft)?
How many quantity of Sleeves need, if the floor serving area is from 10,000m(100,000ft) to
189 SAES-T-916 4.6.4.3 5--8
30,000m(300,000ft)?
How many quantity of Sleeves need, if the floor serving area is from 30,000m(300,000ft) to
190 SAES-T-916 4.6.4.3 9--12
50,000m(500,000ft)?
191 SAES-T-916 4.6.5.3.1 What is the min. size of Telecom ground busbar? 6 mm thick 100 mm wide
192 SAES-T-916 4.6.5.3.2 What is the recommended size of the Ground Cable for telecom utilities? 6 AWG
193 SAES-T-916 4.6.5.3.2(a) Is it mandatory the TMGB shall be insulated from it's Support? Yes
194 SAES-T-916 4.6.5.3.2(a) What is the clearance between the rear side TMGB to the Wall? 2 Inch
195 SAES-T-916 4.6.5.3.2(b) What is the Mounting height of the TMGB? over head or under floor
196 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.1 What is shortest form of "Multipurpose Planum Cable" for cable marking/identifying? MPP

197 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.1 What is shortest form of "Communication Planum Cable" for cable marking/identifying? CMP
198 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.1 What is shortest form of "Multipurpose Riser Cable" for cable marking/identifying? MPR
199 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.1 What is shortest form of "Communication Riser Cable" for cable marking/identifying? CMR

200 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.1 What is shortest form of "Multipurpose/General Cable" for cable marking/identifying? MPG
What is shortest form of "Communication General Purpose Cable" for cable
201 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.1 CMG
marking/identifying?
202 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.1 What is shortest form of "Multipurpose Cable" for cable marking/identifying? MP
203 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.1 What is shortest form of "General Purpose Comm. Cable" for cable marking/identifying? CM

204 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.1 What is shortest form of "Communication Cable, Use limited" for cable marking/identifying? CMX

205 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.1 What is shortest form of "Undercarpet Comm. Wire & Cable" for cable marking/identifying? CMUC
What is shortest form of "Nonconductive Optical Fiber Plenum Cable" for cable
206 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.3 OFNP
marking/identifying?
What is shortest form of "Conductive Optical Fiber Plenum Cable" for cable
207 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.3 OFCP
marking/identifying?
What is shortest form of "Nonconductive Optical Fiber Riser Cable" for cable
208 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.3 OFNR
marking/identifying?
What is shortest form of "Conductive Optical Fiber Riser Cable" for cable
209 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.3 OFCR
marking/identifying?
What is shortest form of "Nonconductive Optical Fiber General Purpose Cable" for cable
210 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.3 OFNG
marking/identifying?
What is shortest form of "Conductive Optical Fiber General Purpose Cable" for cable
211 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.3 OFCG
marking/identifying?
What is shortest form of "Nonconductive Optical Fiber General Purpose Cable" for cable
212 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.3 OFN
marking/identifying?
What is shortest form of "Conductive Optical Fiber General Purpose Cable" for cable
213 SAES-T-916 4.6.6.3 OFC
marking/identifying?
214 SAES-T-916 4.7.1.1 What is the consideration of Saudi Aramco Outside Plant Cable(Circuits) and facilities? Exposed

215 SAES-T-916 4.7.1.2 Which classified Copper communication circuits required the Primary Ground protection? Exposed
Which is the article referred specific details about lightning protection system for Telecom
216 SAES-T-916 4.7.1.4 NFPA 780
utilities??
What is the specific height from the base on order to make a additional communication
217 SAES-T-916 4.7.1.4 3.7 meter
grounding & bonding for the Lightning protection systems?
218 SAES-T-916 4.7.1.4 What is the min. clearance between Comm. Conductor to Lightning protection Systems? 6 ft
Is it all the metallic telecom conduits, raceways, trunks(pathways) need to Grounding &
219 SAES-T-916 4.7.1.5 Yes
Bonding?
220 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.1 Main ground for TMGB, where suppose to be connect? Building electrode system
221 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.1 What is the min. size of conduit to place the Ground condutor? 3/4 inch
222 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.1 Shall we connect the Telecom ground systems to power distribution panel as well? No
What is the measured reading of the Telecom ground system which is required to ground
223 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.1 3 ohms
protection of Telecom equipments such as PABX, Switching equip...etc?
224 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.1 Which standards telling about the lass than 25 ohms ground requirements? SAES-T-887, 795
225 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.2 Which ground service is the first choice to give a grounding for comm. Systems? Direct electrical service
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Which is the preferable method of comm. Grounding service if there is a Electrical Service
226 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.3 NEC (800-40-b)
ground?
227 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.3 Shall we bonding the newly installed electrode systems to the Existing Electrode systems? Yes
228 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.3 Shall we use the Electrode assigned for lightning to the comm. Grounding systems? No
229 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.3 Shall we consider the Gas pipes, Steam pipes or Hot water pipes as ground electrode? No
230 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.3 What is the min. distance required from the installed Electrode to Existing Electrode 6 ft
231 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.3 What is the allowable maesured resitivity of the Ground Electrode? 25 ohms
232 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.3 What is allowed size of the Electrode? 5/8 inch diameter, 8 ft length
233 SAES-T-916 4.7.2.3 What is the assign driven depth to install the electrode? 8 ft
copper, copper alloy or tin plated
234 SAES-T-916 4.7.3.1 What kind of material suppose to be for bonding conductor(for direct buried application)?
copper
235 SAES-T-916 4.7.3.1 What is the min. bending radius of 6 AWG ground cable/bonding conductor? 6 inch
236 SAES-T-916 4.7.3.1 What is the min. bending radius of 4/0 AWG ground cable/bonding conductor? 12 inch
What is the min. bending radius of size greater than 4/0 AWG ground cable/bonding
237 SAES-T-916 4.7.3.1 24 inch
conductor?
Is we need to locate identification label nearest the termination point of comm. Bonded
238 SAES-T-916 4.7.3.2 Yes
grounding?
What kind of label to be provide for comm. Bonded grounding sys. Wheather metallic or
239 SAES-T-916 4.7.3.2 Non metallic
Non-metallic?
Can we use the clamps, Lugs & Compression type fitting for direct buried application of
240 SAES-T-916 4.7.3.2 No
comm. Ground bonding?
Can we use the clamps, Lugs & Compression type fitting for Non-direct buried application of
241 SAES-T-916 4.7.3.2 No
comm. Ground bonding?
242 SAES-T-916 4.7.3.2 Which kind welding being used for ground cable termination? Exothermic
What is the preferable grounding termination for Direct buried application, Areas subject to
243 SAES-T-916 4.7.3.2 Exthermic Welding
corrosion?
Shall we bonded the equip. ground of en Electrical power panel to the Comm. Ground
244 SAES-T-916 4.7.3.3 Yes
systems(if it is located in TR)?
245 SAES-T-916 4.7.4.2 Can we use the Receptacle(orange color) grounds for the telecom equipments? No
246 SAES-T-916 4.7.5.1 Shall we directly route the electrical power cabling alongside communications cable? NO

247 SAES-T-916 4.7.5.1 What is the purpose to avoid the comm. Cable placing near outer coloumns of the building? to avoid the direct current strikes

248 SAES-T-916 4.7.5.1 What should the min. distance between the communicable to lightning protection systems? 6 ft
Should all the exposed cable(backbone cable) which are entering in the building need to
249 SAES-T-916 4.7.5.1 Yes
protect and ground?
Which type of bonding provides a different form of protection through electromagnetic
250 SAES-T-916 4.7.5.4 CBC
coupling with telecom cables?
251 SAES-T-916 4.7.5.5 Is Backbone cable shields need to bonded to the nearest ground? Yes
252 SAES-T-916 4.7.5.6 Where shall be used the Unshielded Backbone Cable? building floor
Telecom grounding and bonding infrastructure to be an independent or depends on
253 SAES-T-916 4.7.6 Independent
electrical grounding systems?
254 SAES-T-916 4.7.6 What is recommended material of the Ground busbar? Rigid electro tin plate
255 SAES-T-916 4.7.6 Is ground busbar need to be labled for identification? Yes
256 SAES-T-916 4.7.7.1 Which article telling about the Communication circuit Protectors? NEC 800 part c
257 SAES-T-916 4.7.8.1 Which article telling the information about Isolated grounding conductors? NEC 250-74
258 SAES-T-916 4.7.8.2 Which Telecom structure having more chance to affect by lightning? Antenna Tower
Which standards we suppose to be refer for the design of Antennas in order to protect from
259 SAES-T-916 4.7.8.2 NFPA 780
Lightning?
260 SAES-T-916 4.8.2.1 What is measurement of one IWA? 10 m2
261 SAES-T-916 4.8.2.1 What is the min. clearance need to provide in Horizontal distribution pathways and space? 10 m2
How many space we need to provide in Horizontal distribution pathways for future
262 SAES-T-916 4.8.2.1 20%
expansion, maintenance and relocation activities?
263 SAES-T-916 4.8.2.2 What is the max. acceptable horizontal distribution cable length ? 90 meters
264 SAES-T-916 4.8.2.2 What is the max. length of Patch Cords for connecting horizontal cabling? 5 meter
265 SAES-T-916 4.8.2.3 What is the type of Topology recommended for Horizontal cabling? star
How to called the "Multiple appearance of the same cable pair at several distribution
266 SAES-T-916 4.8.2.3 Bridged taps
points"
267 SAES-T-916 4.8.2.3 Is Bridged tap is permitted in Horizontal distributing wiring? No
Shall contain the Horizontal cabling as Transition points between different forms of the
268 SAES-T-916 4.8.2.4 Not
same cable type (ie…from round cable to flat undercarpet cable)?
What is the allowable length of cable slack in TR, if the termination hardware mounted in
269 SAES-T-916 4.8.2.5 3 meters
wall or Floor mounted cabinets?
What is the allowable length of cable slack in TR, if the termination point is in a free
270 SAES-T-916 4.8.2.5 1 meter
standing equip. rack?
271 SAES-T-916 4.8.3.1 What kind of datacable recognized for Horizontal distribution cable systems? CAT 6
272 SAES-T-916 4.8.3.1 What kind of Fibercable recognized for Horizontal distribution cable systems? 62.5/125
273 SAES-T-916 4.8.4.2 What is the max, distance to be provide between the Electrical outlet to Telecom outlet? 1 meter
274 SAES-T-916 4.8.4.2 Can we install the Telecom outlet at the same height of the Electrical outlet? Yes
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275 SAES-T-916 4.8.5 What is the max. length of Horizontal cross-connect wires and Patch cords? 5 meters
276 SAES-T-916 4.8.5 What is the max. length need to plan for Horozontal cross connect systems design.? 10 meters
What is the addition allowed cable length from the TR-work area outlet fro Horizontal cross
277 SAES-T-916 4.8.5 90 meters
connect?
278 SAES-T-916 4.8.6 What is the specific exceeding limit for the amount of untwisted UTP cable(CAT 6)? 13 mm
279 SAES-T-916 4.8.7 Can we use the Telecomm outlet as wiring adapter? No
What is the clearance shall be provide between the large motors/transformers to Telecom
280 SAES-T-916 4.8.8 1.2 meters
Horizontal cable pathways?
What is the clearance shall be provide between the conduits/cables used for electrical
281 SAES-T-916 4.8.8 0.3 meter
power to Telecom Horizontal cable pathways?
282 SAES-T-916 4.8.8 What is the clearance shall be provide between the Telecom Pathways to Fluorescent light? 12 cm

What is the clearance shall be provide between the Telecom Pathways to Fluorescent light,
283 SAES-T-916 4.8.8 12 cm
other Power cable/conduites while the pathways cross perpendicular?
What is purpose we are making clearance between the other Electro Material to telecom
284 SAES-T-916 4.8.8 avoiding EMI
utilities?
"Waiting area and entrance halls are quite large and are easily converted inti office space
285 SAES-T-916 4.8.10.1 usable floor space
during the life of a company building" called as?
286 SAES-T-916 4.8.10.2 What is the allocated usable floor space for office environment per one IWA? 10 m2
287 SAES-T-916 4.8.10.3 What is the min. size of conduit when three cable runs are required? 1 inch
288 SAES-T-916 4.8.10.4 What is the typical range of overall diameter of the Four-pair 100-ohm UTP 0.14 inch to 0.24 inch
289 SAES-T-916 4.8.10.4 What is the typical range of overall diameter of 62.5/125 um Optical Fiber Cable? 0.11 inch to 0.18 inch
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290 SAES-T-916 what is the allowable bends for the Horizontal distribution conduits? 2 nos 90 degree
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291 SAES-T-916 What is the trade size conduit to be use to pull the 6nos. 3.3mm cable ? 3/4 inch
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292 SAES-T-916 What is the trade size conduit to be use to pull the 1no. 9.4mm cable ? 3/4 inch
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293 SAES-T-916 How many 3.3mm cable can pull through 1" conduit? 8 inch
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294 SAES-T-916 How many 7.9mm cable can pull through trade size 1" conduit? 3 inch
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295 SAES-T-916 What is the trade size conduit to be use to pull the 60nos. of 4.6mm cable ? 3 inch
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296 SAES-T-916 How much of 15.8mm cable can pull through trade size 3" conduit? 6 inch
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297 SAES-T-916 What is the trade size conduit to be use to pull the 70nos. of 3.3mm cable ? 3 inch
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298 SAES-T-916 What is the trade size conduit to be use to pull the 8nos. of 4.6mm cable ? 1 inch
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299 SAES-T-916 Can we use 1" conduit to install 15.8mm telecom cable? No
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300 SAES-T-916 What is the trade size conduit to be use to pull the 5nos. of 4.6mm cable ? 3/4 inch
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301 SAES-T-916 How much of 9.4mm cable can pull through trade size 3" conduit? 17 inch
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302 SAES-T-916 What is the trade size conduit to be use to pull the 30nos. of 9.4mm cable ? 4 inch
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303 SAES-T-916 What is the trade size conduit to be use to pull the 14nos. of 13.5mm cable ? 4 inch
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304 SAES-T-916 What is the trade size conduit to be use to pull the 12nos. of 15.8mm cable ? 4 inch
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305 SAES-T-916 What is the trade size conduit to be use to pull the 7nos. of 17.8mm cable ? 4 inch
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What is Max. percentage fill allowed in one conduit, if we pull one cable through the
306 SAES-T-916 4.8.10.6 53%
conduit?
What is Max. percentage fill allowed in one conduit, if we pull two cable through the
307 SAES-T-916 4.8.10.6 31%
conduit?
What is Max. percentage fill allowed in one conduit, if we pull three cable through the
308 SAES-T-916 4.8.10.6 40%
conduit?
309 SAES-T-916 4.8.11.3 What is the max. space between the junction box to other access point? 18 meters
310 SAES-T-916 4.8.16.3 What is the max. allowable distance between one Pull box to another pull box/pull point? 30 meters
311 SAES-T-916 4.8.16.4 Can we install the conduit systems in top of the cellular floor cells? No
312 SAES-T-916 4.8.16.5 How many information outlet cables can pull through a one inch conduit 1 cable
313 SAES-T-916 4.8.19.3 Can we use telecom cable tray as Walkways or Ladders? No
What is the max. allowable length of Flexible conduits, when we used at the time of
314 SAES-T-916 4.8.20.1 1.2 meter length
condition prohbit the use of standard EMT/RS conduit bends?
315 SAES-T-916 4.8.22.1 What is depth of normal telecom outlet box? 57 mm
316 SAES-T-916 4.8.22.2 How many conector openings for cover plates of Wall-mounted outlet boxes? 2 conn
317 SAES-T-916 4.8.22.3 Key telephone systems are looped through____________? In large outlet boxes
318 SAES-T-916 4.8.22.4 What is the Actual height of the Telecom outlet from finished floor? 15 inch
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319 SAES-T-916 6.1 Is it mandatory to have a Calibration certificate for all Measuring & Testing Equipments? Yes
320 SAES-T-916 Page:92 What is the min. height of the TMGB? 4 inch
What is the min. transmission requirements for Digital Connectivity Capability for OSP
321 SAES-T-938 4.1.2.3 144 Kb/s
systems?
What is the name of the device which connect the feeder cable pairsfrom CO/RT with
322 SAES-T-938 4.1.2.3 FAC
Distribution Cable Pairs?
323 SAES-T-938 4.1.4.2 What is the max. housing Units by assigned per 25 pair cable count? not more then 10
324 SAES-T-938 4.1.4.2 What is the min. group size required for Distribution Cabling? 25 pairs
325 SAES-T-938 4.2.2 What is the min. pairs required per housing unit from the distribution cable? 1 pair
What is the min. cable size required when the Distributed Rural area condition is "Saudi
326 SAES-T-938 4.2.5.2 24 pairs
Aramco Roads/Highways"?
What is the min. cable size required when the Distributed Rural area condition is "Less than
327 SAES-T-938 4.2.5.2 2 pair 22 rauge filled
305meters long buried drops"?
What is the min. cable size required when the Distributed Rural area condition is "More
328 SAES-T-938 4.2.5.2 25 pair filled
than 305meters long buried drops"?
How long period to be consider of reliable forecasted line requirements need to be
329 SAES-T-938 4.2.6.1 10 years
considered when providing a New Feeder in Rural/Remote area?
330 SAES-T-938 4.3.2 What is the allowable range of CO's Internal resistance? 400 ohms
331 SAES-T-938 4.3.2 What is the voltage range required for CO? 48 or 50 VDC
332 SAES-T-938 4.3.4.1 What is the min design operatimg area temperature for Buried and Underground? 43oC
333 SAES-T-938 4.3.4.1 What is the min design operatimg area temperature for Aerial on Pole lines? 65oC
334 SAES-T-938 4.3.4.1 What is the min design operatimg area temperature for Above grade in Conduits/Trays? 71oC
335 Common What are the types of FOC connector? LC, SC & ST
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Acronyms Abbriviation
No.
1 API American Petroleum Institute
2 BICSI Building Industry Consulting Service International
3 BOL Building Out Lattices
4 CATV Cable television
5 CBC Coupled Bonding Conductor
6 CCNU Communication & Computer Networks Unit (CCNU)
7 CDR Complete Design Review
8 CO Central Office
9 EF Entrance facility
10 EIA Electronic Industries Association
11 ELFEXT Equal-level far-end crosstalk
12 EMI Electro Magnetic Interference
13 EML Expected Measured Loss
14 ER Equiipment Room
15 FA Facility Area
16 FAC Facility Area Connector
17 FAP Facility Area Plan
18 FAT Factory Acceptance Test
19 GPR Ground Potantial Rise
20 GTE General Telephone and Electronics
21 IC Intermediate Cross - connect
22 ICS Industry Codes & Standards
23 IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
24 IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
25 ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
26 ISP Inside Plant
27 ITU-R International Telecom. Union - Radio communication Sector
28 ITU-T International Telecom. Union - Telecom. Sector
29 IWA Individual Work Area
30 LE Loop Extender
31 MC Main Cross - connect
32 MCC Maechanical Completion Certificate
33 MDF Main Distribution Frame
34 NEC National Electrical Code
35 NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
36 NESC National Electrical Safety Code
37 NEXT Nea-end crosstalk
38 NFC National Fire Codes
39 NFPA National Fire Protection Association
40 OSP Outside Plant
41 PAT Performance Acceptance Test
42 PATP Performance Acceptance Test Procedure
43 PDR Preliminary Design Review
44 PDS Premises Distribution Systems
45 PSELFEXT Power sum equal-level far-end crosstalk
46 PSNEXT Power sum near-end crosstalk
47 RDAP Rural (Remote) Distribution Area Plan
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48 REA Rural Electric Administration

49 REML Resistance Engineering to Measured Limits
50 RT Remote Terminal
51 RUS Rural Utility Services
52 SAEP Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
53 SAES Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
54 SAIC Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist
55 SAMSS Saudi Aramco Material Systems Specification
56 SASD Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing
57 SASO Saudi Arabian Standards Organization
58 SAT Site Acceptance Test
59 SATIP Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection Plan
60 SATP Site Acceptance Test Procedure
61 SCS Structured Cabling Systems
62 SOW Scope of the work
63 SSD Safety & Security Directives
64 TBB Telecommunication Bonding Backbone
65 TDMM Telecom Distripution Methods Manual
66 TER Telecommunication Equipment Room
67 TGB Telecommunication Ground Busbar
68 TMGB Telecommunication Main Ground Busbar
69 TR Telecommunication Room
70 TSER Telecommunication Service Entrance
71 VFR Voice-Frequency Repeaters

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Index Discription
No.
1 SAES-T-000 Telecom Index
2 SAES-T-018 Telecom Symbols, Abbreviations and Definition
3 SAES-T-151 DC Power Sysytems
4 SAES-T-360 Synchronous Digital Hierarchy Transmission Systems
5 SAES-T-481 Powered In-Plant Communications
6 SAES-T-492 VHF/UHF Land-Mobile and Fixed radio Communication
7 SAES-T-500 Central Office(CO) Digital Telephone Switching Sysytems
8 SAES-T-521 Circuit Measuring Techniques
9 SAES-T-556 Circuit Quality and Performance
10 SAES-T-603 Communication Safeguard and Warning Devices
11 SAES-T-604 Communication Plant clearance and seperation-Aerial
12 SAES-T-624 Outside Plant- Fiber Optics
13 SAES-T-625 Inter & Intra Building Fiber Optic Communications cables
14 SAES-T-628 Telecom Buried Cable and Wires
15 SAES-T-629 Buried Cable and Wires
16 SAES-T-631 Communication cable terminal
17 SAES-T-632 Communication Cable Splicing
18 SAES-T-633 Communication Plice Closure
19 SAES-T-634 Communication Cable Testing and Identification
20 SAES-T-744 Design Criteria and Installation of Communication Towers
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21 SAES-T-795 Communications Facility Grounding Systems

22 SAES-T-820 Narrow-Band Video conferencing Systems
23 SAES-T-830 Voice Frequency Loop Transmission Objectives
24 SAES-T-883 Telecom Inductive Coordination
25 SAES-T-887 Telecom Electrical Coordination Protection & Grounding
26 SAES-T-903 Communication Outside plant Electrical Protection and Grounding
27 SAES-T-906 Telecom Structural Coordination
28 SAES-T-911 Communication Conduit and Manholes
29 SAES-T-912 Communication feeder Cable
30 SAES-T-914 Communication Distribution Cable
31 SAES-T-916 Communication Building Cable
32 SAES-T-920 Cable Information
33 SAES-T-928 Outside Plant Direct Burial
34 SAES-T-938 Outside Plant System Design
35 SAES-O-126 Blast Resistant Control Building
36 SAEP-99 Process Automation Networks & Systems Security
37 SAEP-125 Preparation of Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
38 SAEP-302 Review and Approval of Waivers
Preventive Maintenance and Condition Assessment for Communication
SAEP-744
39 Towers
40 18-SAMSS-007 Parellel Condutor Drop Wire
41 18-SAMSS-493 Two-Part Polyurethane Duct Sealant
42 18-SAMSS-625 OSP-FOC Specification
43 SATIP-T-151-01 DC Power Sysytems (-48 and -24 VDC)
44 SATIP-T-481-01 Powered In-Plant Communications
45 SATIP-T-492-01 Communication Systems
46 SATIP-T-624-01 Fiber Optic Communication Cable(OSP/ISP/CO)
47 SATIP-T-628-01 Copper Communication Cable(OSP/ISP/CO)
48 SATIP-T-744-01 Communication Tower and Facilities(ISP/CO)
49 SATIP-T-911-01 Outside Plant Ductbank
50 SATIP-T-916-01 Building Premises Distribution Systems
51 SATIP-T-938-01 Inter & Intra Building Fiber Optic Communications cables
 Fiber Optic Cable Color Codes
Users have been installing hybrid (MM+SM) cables in the backbone for years. With the premises fiber optic cabling now including two varieties of 50/125 fiber, 62.5/125 and singlemode fibers,
managing the cable plant is more difficult. We have already seen instances of users and installers being confused and getting bad test results, as well as having problems with networks operating
when connected over the wrong fiber type.

There is a color code standard in process, TIA-598C that addresses this issue, which we could adopt and reference. Here is what it recommends:

Colored outer jackets or print may be used on Premises Distribution Cable, Premises Interconnect Cable or Interconnect Cord, or Premises Breakout Cable to identify the classification and fiber
sizes of the fiber.

When colored jackets are used to identify the type of fiber in cable containing only one fiber type, the colors shall be as indicated in Table 3. Other colors may be used providing that the print on the
outer jacket identifies fiber classifications in accordance with subclause 4.3.3. Such colors should be as agreed upon between manufacturer and user.

Unless otherwise specified, the outer jacket of premises cable containing more than one fiber type shall use a printed legend to identify the quantities and types of fibers within the cable. Table 3
shows the preferred nomenclature for the various fiber types, for example "12 Fiber 8 x 50/125, 4 x 62.5/125."

When the print on the outer jacket of premises cable is used to identify the types and classifications of the fiber, the nomenclature of Table 3 is preferred for the various fiber types. Distinctive print
characters for other fiber types may be considered for addition to Table 3 at some future date.

Fiber Type Color Code

. Non-military Applications(3) Military Applications Suggested Print Nomenclature
Multimode (50/125) (TIA-492AAAB) (OM2) Orange Orange 50/125
Multimode (50/125) (850 nm Laser-optimized) Undefined 850 LO 50 /125
(TIA-492AAAC) (OM3) Aqua
Multimode (62.5/125) Slate 62.5/125
(TIA-492AAAA) (OM1) Orange
Multimode (100/140) Orange Green 100/140
Single-mode Yellow SM/NZDS, SM
(TIA-492C000 / TIA-492E000) (OS1, OS2) Yellow
Polarization Maintaining Single-mode Blue Undefined Undefined (2)

NOTES:
1) Natural jackets with colored tracers may be used instead of solid-color jackets.
2) Because of the limited number of applications for these fibers, print nomenclature are to be agreed upon between manufacturer and enduser
3) Other colors may be used providing that the print on the outer
jacket identifies fiber classifications per subclause 4.3.3.
4) For some Premises Cable functional types (e.g., plenum cables), colored jacketing material may not be available. Distinctive jacket colors for other fiber types may be considered for addition to
Table 3 at some future date.

Fiber Color Codes

Inside the cable or inside each tube in a loose tube cable, individual fibers will be color coded for identification. Fibers follow the convention created for telephone wires except fibers are identified
individually, not in pairs. For splicing, like color fibers are spliced to ensure continuity of color codes throughout a cable run.

Fiber Number Color

1 Blue
2 Orange
3 Green
4 Brown
5 Slate
6 White
7 Red
8 Black
9 Yellow
10 Violet
11 Rose
12 Aqua

Connector Color Codes:

Since the earliest days of fiber optics, orange, black or gray was multimode and yellow singlemode. However, the advent of metallic connectors like the FC and ST made color coding difficult, so
colored boots were often used. The TIA 568 color code for connector bodies and/or boots is Beige for multimode fiber, Blue for singlemode fiber, and Green for APC (angled) connectors.