These days, companies prefer structured cabling solutions installed under the ground. It prevents the theft of cables and ensures the smooth transfer of data from one place to another. The compliance with general safety regulations is mandatory when you install underground data cabling. The violation of safety norms often leads to fatal consequences. So, here are some basic rules that you should follow while installing underground data cabling:
1. Safety During Trench Digging
Trench drilling for laying cables should be allowed only when the supervisor has received written permission from the organisation operating the underground utilities located in the area of the newly laid cable route. He/she should have a map that indicates all the intersected underground utilities and the intersection points accurately.
Intersected underground communications should be allowed to take place for the smooth processing of the work. Workers should dig trenches only in the presence of a workman or master. The observer stop work if he considers there is life-threatening elements (contaminated Gas, explosion, water flow, etc,) are flourishing. Workers should have a list of gas-hazardous underground structures and they must be familiarised with that in advance.
2. Proper Ventilation
Natural or forced ventilation must be provided in the underground cable structure when workers are digging trenches. You can create natural ventilation by opening at least two hatches with the installation of special canopies around them that direct the airflow. Forced ventilation is provided by a fan or compressor for 10–15 minutes to exchange air in the underground structure by means of a sleeve that is lowered down and does not reach the bottom by 0.25 m. Never use compressed gas cylinders for ventilation.
3. Cable Installation
Now, it's time to install data cables under the ground. Conduct comprehensive research and choose good cables for installation. It is necessary to make all wire contacts and connections in such a way that it does not create problems in data flow and Internet access. Electricians with a qualification group II or III are allowed to work on underground cable lines. To perform work on the cable line using the zero conductors (wire), make sure there is no voltage on all the conductors at all. Just post “Do not turn on, people work” posters on both ends of the cable. put shut-off switches, lock cabinets with switches and remove fuses.
4. Testing the Installed Data cables
When you perform office data cabling, it's your responsibility to check it for errors and malfunction. Just put the entire data cable on testing mode and see if it is working as per your instructions or not. Interruption in data transfer is possible when you use the damaged cable in the installation or there are technical problems. Just explore and fix all those problems and run a trial in which you can show the smooth data transfer to the company owner from one path to another.
Final Words
Installing Underground Data Cabling requires professionals to follow some safety protocols and rules. Electricians and data cable experts must follow these recommendations when they offer structured cabling solutions to companies to win appreciation and positive remarks from clients. Good Luck!
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