UT TECHNOLOGY

SMART BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE GUIDELINES

UTT Design guide requirements for Smart City Infrastructure

Revision 10
UT TECHNOLOGY
SMART BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE GUIDELINES
UTT Design guide requirements for Smart City Infrastructure
Revision 10
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1 UTT DESIGN GUIDELINESFOR FIBER TO THE HOMEREQUIREMENTSIN NEW BUILDINGS 9 3.1.16 Banks,Money Exchanges, Jewelry & other financial institutions
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1.1 INTRODUCTION: 9 3.1.17 Independent Multi Level Hyper Markets, Super Markets, Offices & Stores
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1.2 INTRODUCTION TO FTTH (FIBER TO THE HOME) 10 3.1.18 Museum, Stadium & Exhibition Center
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1.3 INTRODUCTION TO ELV SYSTEMS 10 3.1.19 Petrol Filling Stations
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1.3.1 IP CCTV: 11 3.1.20 Bus\Taxi & All Public Transport Stands
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1.3.2 Access Control System (Utility Rooms): 11 3.1.21 Critical institutions like power plants & refineries
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1.3.3 Intercom System: 12 3.1.22 Warehouses & open\enclosed Storage Yards
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1.3.4 Gate Barrier & Parking Management System: 12 4. SECURITY (CCTV & ACS) FOR EXISTING AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS
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1.3.5 Pedestrian Gates: 12 4.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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1.3.6 Digital Signage System: 12 4.2.1 CCTV INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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1.3.7 Home Security 13 4.2.2 CAMERAS / ENCODERS
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2 BUILDING CONTRACTOR GUIDELINES 14 4.2.3 NETWORK SWITCHES / FIREWALL
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2.1 GENERAL ELV SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 14 4.2.4 VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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2.1.1 CIVIL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE IN ALL TYPES OF BUILDINGS 14 4.2.5 SERVERS
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2.1.2 MAIN ELV ROOM (MER) 14 4.2.6 STORAGE UNITS
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2.1.3 FLOOR ELV ROOM (FER): 14 4.2.7. ALARM LOGS
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2.1.4 RISERS FROM MAIN ELV ROOM THROUGH FLOOR ELV ROOMS 15 4.2.8. AVAILABILITY & MAINTENANCE
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2.1.5 FLOOR DISTRIBUTION BOX (PULL BOX): 15 4.2.9 POWER
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2.1.6 PEST CONTROL 16 4.2.10 LIGHTING
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2.2 GENERAL TELECOMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS 16 4.2.11 LIVE MONITORING & CONTROL ROOM PROCEDURES
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2.2.1 CIVIL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE IN ALL TYPE OF BUILDING 16 4.2.12 DOCUMENTATION
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2.2.2 ENTRY BOX: 16 4.2.13 2D MAPS (CCTV LAYOUT DRAWING)
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2.2.3 ENTRY Ducts: (Lead-in ducts) 16 4.2.14 TRAINING
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2.2.4 MAIN TELECOMMUNICATION ROOM (MTR): 17 4.2.15 SIGNAGE
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2.2.5 SECONDARY TELECOMMUNICATION ROOMS (STR) / GSM ROOMS 18 4.2.16 PRE APPROVED MANUFACTURERS LIST
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2.2.6 FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION ROOM (FTR): 19 4.2.17 DESIGN, APPROVAL, SUPPLY AND INTEGRATION PROCESS
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2.2.7 ROOF TOP TELECOMMUNICATION ROOM (RTR): 20 5. STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (SCS)
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2.2.8 RISERS FROM MAIN TELECOM ROOM THROUGH FLOOR TELEPHONE ROOMS 21 5.1 INTRODUCTION
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2.2.9 DISTRIBUTION INSIDE THE FLATS ( From ONU Enclosure) 21 5.2 INSTALLATION OF INDOOR FIBER CABLES
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2.2.10 DISTRIBUTION IN VILLAS (From ONU Enclosure) 22 5.2.1 HIGH RAISE BUILDINGS
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3 UTT Smart Building Infrastructure Requirements 23 5.3 CIVIL WORKS REQUIRED BY CONTRACTOR
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3.1 GENERAL ELV REQUIREMENTS 23 5.3.1 BACK BOXES FOR ALL TELECOMMUNICATION OUTLETS
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3.1.1 SINGLE VILLA: 24 5.3.2 HORIZONTAL PATHWAYS (FROM FTR TO ONU)
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3.1.2 COMPLEX OF VILLA: 24 5.3.3 CONTAINMENT FOR GSM CABLES
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3.1.3 Building up to G+20: 26 5.3.4 CONDUITS INSIDE THE FLATS
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3.1.4 Building more than G+20: 27 5.4 COPPER HORIZONTAL CABLING (F/FTP CABLE)
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3.1.5 Shopping Malls: 29 5.4.1 HORIZONTAL CABLING
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3.1.6 Hotels: 30 5.4.2 CABLING & TERMINATION
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3.1.7 Private & Public Hospitals: 31 5.4.3 TELECOMMUNICATION SOCKETS
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3.1.8 Group of shops and sheds (Retail Complex): 33 5.4.4 TELEVISION CABLING TERMINATION AND SOCKETS
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3.1.9 Government Department \Public Sector Buildings : 34 5.4.5 MODULAR RG6 JACKS
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3.1.10 Mosques\Church\Temple: 34 5.4.6 MODULAR JACKS CATEGORY 6A SHIELDED RJ45
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3.1.11 Education Institutions & its Transports: 35 5.4.7 CABLE CAPACITIES IN CABLE TRAYS/CONDUITS
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3.1.12 Men’s , Ladies & Children Clubs , Theme Parks , Parks & other Recreational Areas 35 5.4.8 PATCHING
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3.1.13 Liquor Retail Areas : 36 5.4.9 LABELING
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3.1.14 Equestrian , Shooting & Golf Clubs : 36 5.5. BACKBONE CABLING
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3.1.15 Labor Accommodation Camps : 37 5.5.1 RISER (VERTICAL) FIBER CABLING
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01 UTT DESIGN GUIDELINES
FOR FIBER TO THE HOME
REQUIREMENTS IN NEW
BUILDINGS
1.1 INTRODUCTION:
Telecommunications is now an integral part of the With technology advancements at a fast pace, a broad
social, economic and political issue of the world. approach to suit all future type of services will have to
Networks and integrated smart systems of the be born in mind, while designing the infrastructures for
future will be digital and intelligent and will offer high the buildings. A properly designed building with Smart
transmission capacity, reliability and security, they will Infrastructure will contribute to the UAE’s mission to
be easily accessed and connected while its services be a global leader in Smart Cities.
will be personal and tailored to individual needs. They UTT Smart Building Solutions complement, rather
will allow us to interact in ways previously not possible than replace, existing building management systems
- available at any time and any place. In addition and enterprise environmental management systems
to providing entertainment and business services, by adding a variety of benefits and capabilities:
networks of the future will provide education, health
and other public services.
• Advanced measurement and verification: to
Major advances in integrated Smart Technology have measure the impact of energy efficiency initiatives.
substantially widened the range of services carried • 24/7 centralized remote monitoring: to maintain
by the network. The pace of technological change is optimal building operation across a company’s real
increasing while the magnitude of demands the future estate portfolio.
will make on our creativity and capacity to adapt is • Predictive analytics: to help ensure proactive
great. Customers will demand more than just state- maintenance and optimization of equipment
of-the-art technology; they will want convenience operation levels.
and increased control over their lives that easy and • Supervisory control capabilities: to help building
affordable information access can provide while operators automatically rectify issues via
keystrokes, based on pre-defined business rules.
businesses will look for total Smart Infrastructure
solutions that will not only enable them to remain
The present booklet is to provide guidelines for
productive and compete globally but will also give them
consultants, contractors the details on the in-building
a competitive edge.
facilities required to be considered at the design stage.
Ubiquitous Telecommunication Technology (UTT) can
The details provided are a general insight and the
be well-placed to meet these challenges ahead and
minimum requirements of UTT for new buildings,
meet the varied needs of our local and international
primarily to develop and deploy a Smart Building
customers and pave the way for the region’s new
Infrastructure leading to a Smart City.
dynamism in the Smart City Concept well into the 21st
Century.

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1.3.1 IP CCTV: 1.3.2 Access Control System
1.2 INTRODUCTION TO FTTH (FIBER TO THE HOME) (Utility Rooms):
CCTV is an essential system in all new buildings with the
The FTTH is simply the 100 percent deployment of GPON promises 2.5/1.25 Gbps asymmetrical goal to improve safety & security, reduce man-power
security, reducing violence & keeping evidence about Generally access control system facilitates resident’s
optical fiber in the access network. It is commonly operation. GPON supports ATM, Ethernet and WDM
any incidents. So The CCTV System is needed for all access to their premises & control unauthorized
deployed in two specific configurations, as below: using a superset multi-protocol layer.
Hotels, Hotel Apartments, Shopping Mall, Commercial access.
GPON requires supporting a multiple protocols through
& Residential Buildings, Government Departments\ UTT personnel will have their access authorization to
• Point-to point. (PTP) network - Fiber is dedicated translation to the native Generic Encapsulation Method
Public Sector Buildings, Mosque\Church\Temple, enter the Main Telecom Room & Other facility rooms
to each user in the access network. (GEM) transport layer that through emulation provides
Educational Institutions & its Transport, Private & related to Smart City Services
support for ATM, Ethernet and WDM protocols.
PTP networks are characterized by the use of Public Hospitals, Men’s; Ladies & Children Clubs, General access control topology:
one fiber and laser per user. A dedicated fiber is The important characteristics of each PON technology Theme Parks , Parks & other Recreational areas, Liquor
terminated at the subscriber and active devices at are defined by two important standards bodies, the retail areas Restaurant , Equestrian; Shooting & Golf
the central office (CO) for a telecommunications IEEE and the ITU. Clubs, Labor Accommodation & Cities, Independent
provider.
multi-Level Hypermarkets, Supermarkets & Stores
m Banks; Money Exchange; Jewelry & other Financial
Institutions, Museum, Stadium & Exhibition Centers,
Petrol filling Station, Bus\Taxi & Public Transport
stands, Critical area like Power Plants & refineries
& Warehouses & open\enclosed storage yards.

Figure1.1 (Point to point (PTP) network)

Figure 1.2 (Principle layout of passive optical network)
• Passive optical network (PON) - A single fiber
is shared (via a splitter) among a set number of
users, typically thirty-two.
1.3 INTRODUCTION TO
PONs are characterized by the “splitting” of the same
ELV SYSTEMS
optical fiber along the way, resulting in the sharing of With technology moving forward at a fast pace, the
the optical fiber among multiple users Extra Low Voltage system becomes essential in new
The fiber in a PON is designed to share between 2 to buildings.
128 users, depending upon the availability of splitters. In terms of offering integrated services, UTT has set
. to provide the minimum requirements for deployment
& development of ELV systems, the following are the
A PON will have less optical reach than a PTP network, minimum systems to be considered for a new building:
which does not use splitters. Typically a PON is capable
of reaching subscribers 20 kilometers (km) from the
OLT, which will cover most of the population. Figure 1.3.1 (Principle layout of CCTV system) Figure 1.3.2 (Online Door Monitoring)

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1.3.3 Intercom System: 1.3.5 Pedestrian Gates: hall also has a dining hall, the signs will display there as Efficiency in controlling power consumption towards
well. At each DSS points a 13 AMP fused socket shall green building & power saving, insuring the safety
Intercom System offers audio visual communication Used to control pedestrian exit/entry to certain be supplied & SCS point shall be supplied within the home, protecting residents lives & assets.
within the premises, can be used to control the entry, controlled areas, and operated by access control
visitor management, internal communication with
security & facility management personnel.
system. 1.3.7 Home Security: This system is offered in packages to the individual
tenants/client and it is not mandatory to be
General audio/video intercom structure: An advance level of living for the residents of Reem implemented.
Island & Rawdhat Abu Dhabi, Providing comfortable &
secure home with the touch of fingertip.

Figure 1.3.3 (Principle layout of A/V Intercom System)

Figure 1.3.5 (Different types of Pedestrian Gate Designs with ACS)

1.3.4 Gate Barrier & Parking
Management System:
Used to control vehicle exit/entry to the building
1.3.6 Digital Signage System:
parking & controlled by access control system.
Digital Signage System is used to run multimedia
content over varied LED TV in common areas, DSS
shall be implemented in common areas in all building
types.
The Digital signage system can effectively communicate
the promotion, notice, upcoming event, advertisement,
sponsored programs and events to residents and
customers. It can also post any informational material
for residents, specific to hall or apartment complex.
Each building shall have a digital sign provision at or
near the front desk or main lobby area that will show
location-specific information, in addition to Housing-
wide information, events, and announcements. If
residence

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02 BUILDING •
•
1 set of 2x40 W Fluorescent lamps are to be provided.
The room must readily be accessible to UTT Personnel
above specified requirements are applicable in each
tower. The towers must be inter-connected at the
Main ELV Room, by separate cable trays of minimum
CONTRACTOR •
and equipment 24hr/day, either equipped with access
control system & under CCTV camera coverage. 1 x (300mm x 50mm) or through floor raceways
passing through a common area between the two

GUIDELINES •
The room must be air-conditioned.
The floor ELV room should be provided with good earth
of not more than 5 Ohms.
buildings. The size of the floor raceways to be decided
at the design stage by UTT. The same requirements
also apply to Mezzanine and Penthouse floors. The
• A handheld firefighting extinguisher must be available ELV communication cable trays should have adequate
2.1 GENERAL ELV SYSTEM • Main ELV room must be equipped with access 24hr/day in the room. separation from electrical cable trays. Electrical cable
control system & covered by CCTV camera • A Single conduit of at least 25 mm internal diameter, trays should not cross the ELV or Telecom cable trays.
REQUIREMENTS • The room must be provided with an emergency black and of uPVC material should be provided from • The risers shall contain 1 x (300mm x 50mm) cable
light, a smoke detector and a fire alarm. each floor ELV room to the each ELV service point. trays for the ELV communication cables
The ELV system requirements are varied according • If the ELV room is proposed in the basement, an
• The door opening for the room shall swing outwards
to building function, i.e.: hotels and hotel apartments automatic sump draining system shall be provided
to handle water seepages. having the size of 900mm x 2200mm labeled as “Floor
need to have an dedicated CCTV room where other
• For the Main ELV Room size, refer Table No. 14.0 ELV Room”. 2.1.5 FLOOR DISTRIBUTION
building functions such as residential tower do not
required separate CCTV room.
(as per MTR room size) • For the floor ELV room size, refer Table No. 14.0 (same BOX (PULL BOX):
for FTR size)
ELV services which will fall under any Abu Dhabi
Pull Boxes are metallic boxes, concealed, located
authority, the regulation of concerned authority strictly MEP Requirements for MER: on the wall, where the internal conduit from every
has to be followed in co-ordination with UTT guidelines.
• 1. Each ELV service has to have dedicated AC 2.1.4 RISERS FROM MAIN ELV point is terminated. These empty boxes shall be
Electric Power Sockets 13A – 3 Nos. located close to the risers and the cabinet and can
2.1.1 CIVIL REQUIREMENTS ELV ROOM THROUGH FLOOR be more than one, depending upon the number of ELV
• 2. Grounding earth bar: Dedicated AC clean earth
APPLICABLE IN ALL TYPES OF & DC clean Earth bar – 2 Nos. each ELV ROOMS Services in Each floor.
• 3. Air-conditioning: Dedicated Air-conditioning • The Distribution Boxes shall be of size not less than
BUILDINGS system required to maintain room temperature at 30(L) X 30(H) X 15(D) cm flush or wall mounted on the
21°C ± 1°C as per the room layout/space. The risers are required in all kinds of buildings for
the installation of ELV cables from Main ELV Room to wall and shall be fixed inside the Floor ELV room of each
2.1.2 MAIN ELV ROOM (MER) other floors, as detailed below: floor. A suitable cover shall be provided.
2.1.3 FLOOR ELV ROOM (FER): • Galvanized slotted iron cable trays as specified in table-1 • The installation height is at a height of 120 - 170 cm
Main ELV room shall be a dedicated room. This is to be
of HDRF (Heavy Duty, Return Flange) shall be provided above the finished floor level.
provided either on the ground floor or basement or in Floor ELV Room is a dedicated room and required on from the main ELV room, to each floor ELV room and
the first floor or Mezzanine floor of the building for the each floor for the purpose of accommodating internal
• The conduits leading from the floor distribution Box
extended up to the last floor ELV room.
purpose of terminating ELV Communication Cables. conduit from every ELV Service, routing or terminating towards each ELV point shall not be less than 25 mm
• The room must be easily accessible to UTT • The risers to each floor shall be symmetrical and diameter for each ELV Service Point.
ELV Cables and to accommodate the ELV equipment, vertically in line from the Main ELV Room. However,
Personnel 24 Hr. / Day, (all days including
weekends). The room must be clean, dry, and free if required. Floor ELV room shall contain its own riser where the Main ELV Room, Floor ELV Room are not • Adequate safe working space is to be provided around
from dust and secured from unauthorized entry. (refer. 2.1.4). each location.
located one below the other in vertical line, a continuous
• Adequate lighting should be provided. • All floor ELV rooms shall be vertically aligned. cable tray /conduits to be provided with pull boxes/ • The Distribution Boxes location should never be near
• Anti-Static PVC Flooring (Slip Resistant Surface) • If floor ELV room cannot be provided directly above the access panels at every turning point and at interval of any Electrical Junction Box or Bus bars. Adequate safe
• The room must be provided with a good earth of Main ELV room, then the distance between the floor 15 meters each, up to the Main ELV Room. working space should be provided in front of each Box.
not more than 5 Ohms. ELV room and the main ELV room shall not exceed 40m • Right angle or sharp bends are to be avoided. Not more
•
• The door opening for the room shall swing (meters). than one reroute for the vertical riser is allowed.
UTT shall be consulted to enhance the requirements, if
outwards having the minimum size of 900mm x the building is designed for commercial use.
2200mm, labeled as “Main ELV Room”. • Adequate lighting and minimum of two 13 Amp 240 volt • If a building consists of more than one tower, all the
AC Mains outlet should be provided.

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2.1.6 PEST CONTROL with a heavy duty Ductile Iron Frame and Cover of • No right-angled sharp bends shall be installed • Adequate lighting should be provided.
rating Grade ‘A’. The cover shall have marking as throughout the duct length, except one wide-angle, • The room must have an anti-static “raised floor” of
All ELV rooms and pathways must be pest controlled “Telephones”. long radius bend (factory made) at the terminating minimum 30 cm.
using the best available practices to prevent rodents • The location of the entry box depends on the location of end of the duct, inside the Main Telecom Room.
Alternatively, at the location of the wide angle bend,
• The room must be provided with a good earth of
damaging the cables & equipment. Special care should existing/Proposed UTT External Line Plant. not more than 5 Ohms.
be taken to prevent rodents from entering the ELV a Cable Pull Box of minimum size 60(L) x 60(W) x
• The Entry box shall be constructed at a maximum
80(D) cm (internal) shall be provided. • The door opening for the room shall swing
rooms & pathways. All cable entries should be properly distance of 1 meter from plot line. Within the plot outwards having the minimum size of 900mm x
sealed before & after laying cables. Cable trays may (customer premise) if it is not practical, then outside the • Cable trays may be provided in the basement from
2200mm, labeled as “UTT Main Telecom Room”
be provided with removable covers & sealing the ends. plot, touching with the boundary wall. location of lead in ducts entering the basement to
main telecom room of the building for both main & • The floor, roof and surrounding wall of the Telecom
• Due to the variables involved, it is essential to
2.2 GENERAL consult UTT at the design stage, to decide the
redundancy route. Both cable trays shall be routing room, shall be free of any concealed water/
from the entry to the main telecom room in two drainage pipes, high pressure water pipes, FCU,
TELECOMMUNICATION location of the Entry Box and Entry Pipe. The
different routes far from each other. End of the BUS bars and air-conditioning ducts passing
REQUIREMENTS Consultants/Contractors shall not deviate from the
stipulated location
ducts should be properly sealed to prevent ingress through.
of water. • The room must be provided with an emergency
There are several types of buildings. The infrastructure • An earth rod must be provided at the Entry Box. The
• Cable trays should be 600mm x 50mm with heavy light, a smoke detector and a fire alarm.
for each type of building according to the function of required earth resistance should not exceed 5 Ohms.
the building for provision of Smart City Services i.e. duty return flange (HDRF) type. Minimum clearance • The room must be equipped with FM200
• For Entry Box size details refer to Table No. 14.0 of 2.4m should be maintained from the floor level. firefighting.
Commercial offices/buildings, Residential Towers,
Warehouses, Medium High rise in a campus, Labor Cable trays should be provided through common • If the Telecom room is proposed in the basement,
areas & should not pass through any utility room,
Camps, Mosques, Petrol Pumps, hotels, private 2.2.3 ENTRY Ducts: pump room, stores and etc…
an automatic sump draining system shall be
residential villas/multi-tenant villas complexes provided to handle water seepages.
(Lead-in ducts) • Entry pipes shall be assigned, exclusively for UTT
and hospitals, internal concealed pipes and other • The Duct entry to building shall be sealed air and
associated requirements will vary accordingly. Telecommunication & Smart City Services. water tight.
The entry pipes are uPVC ducts. These ducts are to
The Architects/Consultants and Designers, be extended from the entry box towards UTT line plant • Entry pipes shall be provided with a draw rope • For the Main Telecom Room size, refer Table No.
Building Owners, Builders, Property Developers, and location. Two lead in ducts to be provided in separate made of nylon of minimum 6mm in diameter. 14.0
Contractors shall liaise with UTT at the design stage route for main and redundancy cables. • For the number and size of entry pipes, for the • Layout of the room shall be submitted to UTT
and obtain UTT approval on the final design drawings, • Entry pipes should be laid at a depth of 60cm various types of buildings, refer to Table 14.0 showing the overhead raceway for patching
shop drawings and final inspections. It is vital that the from the proposed finished paving level. The Entry between the building distribution cabinet and UTT
NOC/BCC process be adhered to in order for UTT to pipe shall be protected with concrete, to prevent incoming cable cabinet. Under raised floor cable
be able to provide subscribers with robust and reliable damages. 2.2.4 trays for the building distribution and the incoming
Smart City services within their required timeframe.
• Entry pipe should be extended to the entry box and MAIN TELECOMMUNICATION cable. The installation of the cable trays shall be
the responsibility of the contractor upon obtaining
2.2.1 CIVIL REQUIREMENTS
beyond to the nearest existing UTT plant location. ROOM (MTR): UTT’s approval for the room layout.
• The Entry pipe should be of uPVC material and of
APPLICABLE IN ALL TYPE OF black color. Main Telecom room shall be a dedicated room. This is
BUILDING • The open ends of the entry pipe shall be properly to be provided either on the ground floor or basement
sealed, to prevent entry of sub soil materials and or in the first floor or Mezzanine floor of the building
ingress of water. for the purpose of terminating Telecommunication
2.2.2 ENTRY BOX: • Location of Entry pipes, shall be clearly marked, Cables and to house the present & future Smart City
Entry Box is an underground joint box built, exclusively above ground for easy location equipment. The room shall be exclusively for UTT use.
to allow installation of UTT underground cable network • Building contractors shall be responsible to locate • The room must be easily accessible to UTT
to the customer’s premises. the installed entry pipes on site, if requested by Personnel 24 Hr. / Day, (all days including
• The Entry Box is a reinforced concrete structure, UTT. weekends). The room must be clean, dry, and free
from dust and secured from unauthorized entry.

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MEP Requirements for MTR: 2.2.5 SECONDARY MEP Requirements for each STR:
TELECOMMUNICATION
01 230V, 1 Phase AC Power from dedicated source
ROOMS (STR) / GSM 01 230V, 1 Phase AC Power from dedicated source • Adequate lighting and minimum of two 13 Amp
through 32A, SP, MCB / Isolator (Maximum power through 32A, SP, MCB / Isolator (Maximum power 240 volt AC Mains outlet should be provided.
consumption will be 2.5 Kilo watts), Earth bar and ROOMS consumption will be 2.5 Kilo watts), Earth bar and
• 1 set of2x40 W Fluorescent lamps are to be
connection from clean earth.. connection from clean earth.
Buildings with more than 20 stories must have provided.
AC PDB of 12 Way having 32A, 2 pole MCB as a Secondary Telecom Room at each 10th floor. 02 Electric Power sockets fed from normal Building supply
• The room must readily be accessible to UTT
incomer and having 2X32A, 6X16A, 4X10A SP, MCB This requirement is essential to overcome the Personnel and equipment 24hr/day, all the days,
on spurs with dedicated circuit breakers rated at 20A.
as outgoing breakers with neutral & earth bar distance limitations for the purpose of terminating round the clock and the room, clean dry, and free
Telecommunication Cables and to house the GSM Twin electric AC sockets 13A – 4 No from dust and secured from unauthorized entry.
02 Electric Power sockets fed from normal Building supply equipment • The room must be air-conditioned
on spurs with dedicated circuit breakers rated at 20A. 03 Grounding earth bar • The floor, roof and surrounding wall of the Telecom
Twin electric AC sockets 13A – 4 Nos. • The Secondary Telecommunication Room at Dedicated AC clean earth & DC clean Earth bar – 2 room, shall be free of any concealed water/
each 10th floor must be easily accessible to UTT No each drainage pipes, high pressure water pipes, FCU,
03 Grounding earth bar Personnel 24hr/day, (all days including weekends). BUS bars and air-conditioning ducts passing
The room must be clean, dry, and free from dust through.
Dedicated AC clean earth & DC clean Earth bar – 2 04 Air-conditioning
and secured from unauthorized entry. • The floor Telecom room should be provided with
Nos. each Dedicated Air-conditioning system required to
• Adequate lighting should be provided.
maintain room temperature at 21°C ± 1°C
good earth of not more than 5 Ohms.
• The room must be provided with a good earth of • The floor telecom room, shall not be linked to or
04 Air-conditioning not more than 5 Ohms. serve any other floor of the building and any other
Dedicated Air-conditioning system required to maintain • The door opening for the room shall swing FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION ELV cables are prohibited to be in the FTR.
room temperature at 21°C ± 1°C as per the room •
layout/space.
outwards having the size of 900mm x 2200mm
labeled as UTT Secondary Telecom Room
ROOM (FTR): A handheld firefighting extinguisher must be
available 24hr/day in the room
• The floor, roof and surrounding wall of the Telecom • A Single conduit of at least 50mm (2 inch) internal
room, shall be free of any concealed water/ dia., black and of uPVC material should be provided
Floor Telecommunication Room is a dedicated
drainage pipes, high pressure water pipes, FCU, from each floor telecom room to the Indoor
room and required on each floor for the purpose
BUS bars and air-conditioning ducts passing equipment cabinet of each office, residence, flat
of accommodating internal conduit from every flat
through. and other independent areas in the same floor.
termination, routing or terminating Telecommunication
• The room must be provided with an emergency Cables and to accommodate the Telecom equipment, • The door opening for the room shall swing
light, a smoke detector and a fire alarm. if required. Floor telecommunication room shall outwards having the size of 900mm x 2200mm
• The room must be equipped with handheld be located close to the risers. This room should be labeled as UTT Floor Telecommunication Room
firefighting device. exclusively for the use of UTT. • UTT shall be consulted to enhance the
• The size of the room is 3 (L) x 4 (W) x 3(H) Meters. • All floor telecommunication rooms shall be requirements, if the building is designed for
• The room should be near the floor telecom room vertically aligned commercial use.
with two nos. of (300mm x 50mm)of cable trays • The room shall be equipped with Access control
to be provided for the interconnection with the • If floor telecommunication room cannot be provided
directly above the Main telecommunication system provided by UTT
Floor Telecommunication Room and the Main
Telecommunication Room room, then the distance between the floor • For the floor telecom room size, refer Table No.
telecommunication room and the main 14.0
• The room shall be equipped with CCTV monitoring telecommunication room shall not exceed 10m
system
• The room shall be equipped with Access control
system

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2.2.7 ROOF TOP • The floor loading of this area must be maximum 2.2.8 RISERS FROM MAIN 2.2.9 DISTRIBUTION INSIDE
possible, to support future installation of
TELECOMMUNICATION Telecommunications equipment.
TELECOM ROOM THROUGH THE FLATS ( From ONU
ROOM (RTR): • An opening of size 60x40 cm to be provided on the
FLOOR TELEPHONE ROOMS Enclosure)
Roof Top Telecommunication room is a dedicated room wall of the room, facing the Terrace, 50 cm below The risers are required in all kinds of buildings for the • An ONU enclosures hall be of minimum size 24 U
to be provided on the roof top of the proposed Multi- the room ceiling. installation of Telecom Fiber Optic cables from Main and width 600mm and depth 150mm (from the
stories buildings, exclusively for UTT use and secured Telecom Room to other floors, as detailed below:
from unauthorized entry.
• The room must have an anti-static “raised floor” of approved vendors of UTT) to house the Optical
minimum 30 cm • Galvanized slotted iron cable trays as specified in network unit (ONU), power sockets and patch
• The Secondary Telecommunication Room at
the roof floor must be easily accessible to UTT • The room shall be equipped with CCTV monitoring table-1 of HDRF (heavy duty, return flange) shall be panel. The cabinet shall be flush mounted on wall in
Personnel 24hr/day, (all days including weekends). system provided from the main telephone room, to each an easily accessible location for technicians.
The room must be clean, dry, and free from dust • The room shall be equipped with Access control floor telephone room and extended up to the Roof • The cabinet shall be dedicated per each office/
and secured from unauthorized entry. system telephone room. residential flat and to be sited in a secured place.
• The room shall be near the floor telecom room • The room shall have adequate lighting • The risers to each floor shall be symmetrical and • The location of the cabinet shall be at a common
with 2 no of (300mm x 50mm) of cable trays vertically in line from the Main Telecom Room. point, where all the internal conduits meet and the
to be provided for the interconnection with the However, where the Main Telecom Room, Floor
Floor Telecommunication Room and the Roof structured cabling system (SCS) on a star topology
Telecommunication Room.
MEP Requirements: telephone closet/ Room and roof telecom rooms can be installed. However, the farthest socket shall
are not located one below the other in vertical line, not exceed 90 meters from the Cabinet.
• The location of the Room, shall be within the 01 230V, 1 Phase AC Power from dedicated source a continuous cable trays/conduits to be provided
vertical structure of the building, with due
through 32A, SP, MCB / Isolator (Maximum power
• Three13Amp power sockets are required, inside
considerations for load safety provisions and to with pull boxes/access panels at every turning
consumption will be 2.5 Kilo watts), Earth bar and ONU enclosure, for powering the Optical Network
extend related facilities required such as Air- point and at interval of 15 meters each, up to the
connection from clean earth. Unit and Installed active equipment.
conditioning, 3-phase power (Distribution Board) Main Telecom Room. Right angle or sharp bends
D.B, earthling less than 5 Ohms, adequate lighting 02 Electric Power sockets fed from normal Building supply are to be avoided. • The ONU enclosure location should not be adjacent
and one telephone socket. on spurs with dedicated circuit breakers rated at 20A. to any electrical distribution or bus bars but it
• If a building consists of more than one tower, all
Twin electric AC sockets 13A – 4 No should have an access to it through a duct pipe.
the above specified requirements are required in
The door opening for the room shall swing outwards 03 Grounding earth bar each tower. The towers must be inter-connected • The ONU enclosure should be installed at a
having the size of 900mm x 2200mm labeled as UTT Dedicated AC clean earth & DC clean Earth bar – 2 at the Main Telecom Room, by separate cable trays minimum height of 100 cm above the finished floor
Roof Top Telecommunication Room No each level.
of minimum 1 x (600mm x 50mm) or through floor
• The floor, roof and surrounding wall of the Telecom 04 Air-conditioning raceways passing through a common area between • All Internal conduits shall be of diameter not less 2
room, shall be free of any concealed water/ Dedicated Air-conditioning system required to the two buildings. The size of the floor raceways of 25mm (1 inch) to extend the structured cables
drainage pipes, high pressure water pipes, FCU, maintain room temperature at 21°C ± 1°C to be decided at the design stage by UTT. The from ONU to SCS each dual Socket locations.
BUS bars and air-conditioning ducts passing
through.
same requirements also apply to Mezzanine and • For duplex flats, ONU enclosure will be provided at
Penthouse floors. The telecom cable trays should lower level & a junction box at the upper levels. All
• The room must be provided with an emergency have adequate separation from electrical cable conduits of the upper levels to be connected with
light, a smoke detector and a fire alarm. trays. Electrical cable trays should not cross the ONU enclosure through a minimum of 2 numbers
• The room must be equipped with FM200 fire Telecom cable trays. of PVC conduits, each of 50mm diameters.
fighting • The risers shall contain 2 x (600mm x 50mm)
• The minimum size of the room is 3 (L) x 4 (W) x 3 cable trays for the telecommunication cables and 1
(H) Meters. x (300mm x 50mm) for GSM cables.

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2.2.10 DISTRIBUTION
IN VILLAS (From ONU
03 UTT Smart Building
Enclosure) Infrastructure
• An ONU enclosure shall be of minimum size 24 U
and width 600mm and depth 150mm (from the
approved vendors of UTT) to house the Optical
• The pull boxes on different floors of a villa should be
connected through a minimum 2 numbers of PVC
conduits, each 50mm diameter.
Requirements
network unit (ONU), power sockets and patch panel.
The cabinet shall be flush mounted on wall in an
easily accessible location for technicians.
• The pull 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
(ELV Systems)
• A secured Pull Box of size 30 (L) x 30 (H) x 15 to provide access to cables from the antenna.
(W) cm flush mounted on wall is required in every • Adequate lighting and minimum of four 20 Amp
floor of the villa, for distributing SCS, from the ONU and 240 Volt A.C. Mains outlet from a dedicated 3.1 GENERAL ELV REQUIREMENTS
enclosure. circuit breaker should be provided. The tables below, gives details of the different requirements for the various types of buildings and
• The pull-box should be kept at a convenient
required ELV services accordingly.
and easily accessible location where the floor
distribution conduits are terminated. It should be Palaces
Building upto Building more Group of shops
installed at a height between 40 cm and 120 cm Single Villa Complex Villa
G+20 than G+20
Shopping Mall Hospitals &
and sheds
above the finished floor level. Hotels

Main ELV Room Not Required Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Floor ELV Room Not Required Not Required Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

ELV Raiser Not Required Not Required Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Floor Distribution
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Boxes

IP CCTV Not Required Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Access Control
Not Required Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
System

Intercom System Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Required Not Required Yes

Gate Complex Villa

Not Required Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Barrier
According According
Pedestrian Gate Not Required Not Required to building to building Yes Yes Not Required
functionality functionality

Digital Signage Not Required Not Required Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Table 3.0 (UTT ELV Requirements)

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3.1.1 SINGLE VILLA • Main entrance & Exists – Indoor & outdoor
Scene Overview
General
Recognition Identification
Licence Plate
(Identification Level). Surveilance Recognition
• IP CCTV, Access Control System & Gate Barrier: it
• Full coverage of main Lobby /Reception Lobby/
is not required in single villas to have any of these
Entrance Hall (Recognition Level).
ELV systems installed, and it is developer/owner Example VGA (640 X 480)
decision to implement these systems or not. • Emergency Doors & Exist (Identification Level).
If they do decide to install these systems UTT approval • Full coverage of elevators, Elevator lobbies,
for design & layout is to be obtained earlier to the inside elevator, escalators, access staircases Pixels/ft. Min. 10 Min. 20 Min. 40 Min. 80 Min. 80-120*
implementation. (Recognition Level) Pixels/In. Min. 0.8 Min. 1.7 Min. 3.4 Min. 6.7 Min. 6.7-10*
• Intercom System: it is a required system in the • Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level) Pixels/m. Min. 33 Min. 65 Min. 130 Min. 260 Min. 260-400*
villas, design approval to be obtained in design • Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like Pixels/cm. Min. 0.3 Min. 0.65 Min. 1.3 Min. 2.6 Min. 2.6-4*
stage. Communication Rooms /UTT rooms/IT room
Intercom units, quantity, communication cables & /HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms Table 3.1.2a (Table of standard Resolutions/
power requirement to be submitted to UTT in initial (Recognition Level). Represented total Pixels & Industry Label)
design stage. • Main Point of entry for all vehicles to Client
Premises should be covered by LPR Cameras * Proper lens calculation required to decide the lens size
& camera installation position:
(Identification Level)
Table 3.1.2b (Distance/Quality ratio for a deployed
* Refer to the below table for choosing the right camera CCTV unit to maintain recognition)
resolution for identification & recognition:

All CCTV material, communication cables, active

network equipment to be chosen according to UTT
STANDARD RESOLUTION PIXEL COUNT
approved vendor list.
For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical
QCIF 176 X 120 21,120 Requirements Section.
CIF 352 X 240 84,480 • Access Control System (Complex of Villas): access
control system to be installed in the following
2CIF 704 X 240 168,960
areas: Figure 3.1.2c (Principle layout of Gate Barrier System)
VGA 640 X 480 307,200 • Main villa complex entrance to control gate barrier
Safety requirement has to keep in consideration loop
4CIF 704 X 240 337,920 and/or pedestrian entrance detectors, safety photo cells, and ground earth&
• MTR/MER door has to equipped with ACS power requirements
D1 720 X 576 414,720
• ACS containment, communication cable, material & Containments, communication cables, design layout
XGA 1024 X 768 786,432 power requirement to be coordinated & approved to be coordinated with UTT earlier to implementation
by UTT in early design stage. stage.
720p 1280 X 720 921,600
• ACS has to have the capability of integration with • Intercom System (Complex of Villas):
Figure 3.1.1 (Principle layout of WXGA 1152 X 864 995,328
Intercom System in a Single Villa)
guard tour management, visitor management & The intercom system in villa complex allows audio/
SXGA 1280 X 1024 1,310,720 facility management. video communication from each unit/villa to the main
complex entrance.
UXGA 1600 X 1200 192,000
• 13 Amp single socket required at each ACS
3.1.2 COMPLEX OF VILLA installation point. Communication cables in proper containment have
1920 X 1080 to run from each unit/villa to the main entrance, all
1080p 2,073,600
• Gate Barrier: gate barrier to be installed in main details related to design, products, containments &
IP CCTV systems to be implemented in villas complex; 5 MP 2580 X 1944 5,015,520 complex exit/ entry & to be controlled by ACS in power requirements have to submitted during the
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For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical front desk or main lobby area and other common 3.1.4 Building more than G+20
Requirements Section. area that will show location-specific information, in
Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the addition to Housing-wide information, events, and
IP CCTV: all residential & commercial building more
IP CCTV system. announcements. If residence hall also has a dining
than G+20 require a CCTV system; the following areas
hall, the signs will display there as well.
shall be covered:
At each DSS points a 13 AMP fused socket shall be
Access Control System (G+20): Access control
supplied & SCS point shall be supplied
• Main entrance & Exists – Indoor & outdoor
should cover the following areas: (Identification Level).
Installation height, positioning & other fixture
• Main building entrance requirements to coordinated with UTT at design stage.
• Full coverage of main Lobby /Reception Lobby/
• Main car park entrance/exit Entrance Hall (Recognition Level).
• All building exit/entry except fire exit doors • Emergency Doors & Exist (Identification Level).
• MTR, STR, MER doors Intercom System:
• Full coverage of elevators, Elevator lobbies,
• FTR, RTR & FER The intercom system allows audio/video inside elevator, escalators, access staircases
ACS containment, communication cable, material & communication from each unit/flat to the main (Recognition Level)
power requirements to be coordinated & approved by building entrance.
• Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level)
Figure 3.1.2d (Intercom System in a Complex of Villa’s) UTT in early design stage Communication cables in proper containment have
to run from each flat to FER, all horizontal intercom
• Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like
ACS has to have the capability of integrate guard Communication Rooms /Etisalat rooms/IT
3.1.3 Building up to G+20 tour management, visitor management & facility cables will be terminated at intercom distribution box
room /HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms
management. in FER.
IP CCTV: all residential & commercial buildings up to (Recognition Level).
Intercom vertical cables will run through ELV raiser
G+20 require a CCTV system; the following areas shall to the MER, MER facilitate the connection with main
• Main Point of entry for all vehicles to Client
be covered: Gate Barrier: gate barrier to be installed in main Premises should be covered by LPR Cameras
entrance & concierge unit.
• Main entrance & Exists – Indoor & outdoor Building exit/ entry & to be controlled by ACS in both (Identification Level)
directions All details related to design, products, containments
(Identification Level). * Refer to 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing & the
& power requirements has to be submitted with UTT
• Full coverage of main Lobby /Reception Lobby/ Safety requirement has to keep in consideration loop right cameras resolution & installation position.
team during the design stage.
Entrance Hall (Recognition Level). detectors, safety photo cells, and earth & power
requirements
• Emergency Doors & Exist (Identification Level). Proper containments with right communication cables
Containments, communication cables, design layout have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
• Full coverage of elevators, Elevator lobbies, to be coordinated with UTT earlier to implementation
inside elevator, escalators, access staircases vendor.
stage.
(Recognition Level) • For time recording refer to Storage part at
• Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level) Technical Requirements Section.
Pedestrian Gates: according to building functionality Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the
• Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like pedestrian gate to be implemented to control exit/
Communication Rooms /Etisalat rooms/IT IP CCTV system.
entry of pedestrians to controlled areas. • Access Control System: with ACS we should be
room /HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms
These gates shall be controlled by the access control able to control the following areas:
(Recognition Level).
system in both directions, 13 Amp fused socket shall • Main building entrance
• Main Point of entry for all vehicles to Client be provided at each gate location. • Main car park entrance/exit
Premises should be covered by LPR Cameras
(Identification Level) Containments, communication cables, design layout • All building exit/entry except fire exit doors
and products to be coordinated with UTT in earlier • MTR, STR, MER doors
* Refer to tables 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b for choosing & the stage and as per UTT approved vendor list.
right cameras resolution & installation position. • FTR, RTR & FER
Proper containments with right communication cables ACS containment, communication cable, material &
have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved Digital Signage System: power requirements to be coordinated & approved by
Figure 3.1.3a (Principle layout of Intercom UTT in early design stage
vendor. Each building shall have a digital sign at or near the
System in Towers)

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ACS has to have the capability of integrate guard Digital Signage System: 3.1.5 Shopping Malls • Coverage at entrances of Communication room/
tour management, visitor management & facility Each building shall have a digital sign at or near the UTT room/IT room/HVAC/transformers rooms/
management. front desk or main lobby area and other common • IP CCTV: Shopping malls must implement CCTV Electrical room. — (Recognition Level)
Gate Barrier: gate barrier to be installed in main area that will show location-specific information, in system in accordance to MOI/MCC regulation; • Coverage at entrances of Bank/Exchange/
Building Exit/Entry & to be controlled by ACS in both addition to Housing-wide information, events, and following are the areas which have to be covered: Jewelry/ Mosque. — (Recognition Level)
directions announcements. If residence hall also has a dining • All entrances and exits — indoor and outdoor. — • General View of Swimming Pool water area/ kid’s
hall, the signs will display there as well. (Identification Level) pool area (Provision only).
At each DSS points a 13 AMP fused socket shall be • Front desk/ Reception desk. — (Identification Level) • Main point of entry for all vehicles (Guest & Service
supplied & SCS point shall be supplied • Full coverage of Lobby/entrance hall and Client vehicles) to Client premises should be covered
Installation height, positioning & other fixture service area such as kitchen (75% of coverage by LPR cameras (Vehicle Number Plate, type and
requirements to coordinated with UTT at design stage. inside the kitchen), kitchen entrance door, laundry, color of vehicle, driver, passenger and overview of
housekeeping, etc. — (Recognition Level) surrounding area). — (Identification Level)
Intercom System: • Full coverage of Client indoor & outdoor parking * Refer to pages 34 & 35 tables for choosing & the
The intercom system allows audio/video passages areas. — (Detection Level) right cameras resolution & installation position.
communication from each unit/flat to the main • Full coverage of Elevators, lobbies, inside elevators,
building entrance. escalators, access staircases. — (Recognition Proper containments with right communication cables
Level) have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
Communication cables in proper containment have
• Full coverage of all floor corridors, public open vendor.
to run from each flat to FER, all horizontal intercom
cables will be terminated at intercom distribution box areas which is inclusive of all shop entrances, ATM For period time recording refer to Storage part at
in FER. areas, loading areas. — (Recognition Level) Technical Requirements Section.
Intercom vertical cables will run through ELV raiser • Full coverage of Emergency Doors/Exits — Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the
to the MER, MER facilitate the connection with main (Identification Level) IP CCTV system.
entrance & concierge unit. • Full coverage of liquor retail selling area, parking Access Control System: with ACS we should be able
All details related to design, products, containments & areas, liquor storage room, liquor warehouses to control the following areas:
power requirements has to be shared with UTT team inside and outside, loading/unloading areas,
Figure 3.1.4a (Principle layout of Gate Barrier System)
during the design stage. entrances/exits of liquor warehouses. — • All building exit/entry rather than main public
(Recognition Level) entrances and fire exit doors
• Full coverage of Server/Equipment room and CCTV • MTR, STR, MER doors
Safety requirement has to keep in consideration loop Monitoring room. — (Identification Level) • FTR, RTR & FER
detectors, safety photo cells, and earth & power • Full coverage of Open Coffee shop/Fast food • All facility rooms (UTT rooms, Electrical &
requirements dining areas/phone booth, kids playing area. — mechanical, security room & server’s room)
Containments, communication cables, design layout (Recognition Level) ACS containment, communication cable, material &
to be coordinated with UTT earlier to implementation • Coverage at entrances of entertainment areas, power requirements to be coordinated & approved by
stage. such as spa/gym/swimming pool/ cinema/ play & UTT in early design stage
game area/bail rooms/pre-function areas, etc.
— (Recognition Level) ACS has to have the capability of integrate guard
Pedestrian Gates: according to building functionality tour management, visitor management & facility
• Coverage at entrances of restaurants (Full
management.
pedestrian gate to be implemented to control exit/ coverage required if restaurant is located in an
entry of pedestrians to controlled areas. open area)/dining area/bars, etc. — (Recognition ACS system should be capable to integrate complicated
These gates shall be controlled by the access control Level) time schedules according to mall management
system in both directions, 13 Amp fused socket shall • Coverage at entrances of Public toilets, — requirement.
be provided at each gate location. (Detection Level) Gate Barrier & Parking Management System: Shopping
Containments, communication cables, design layout • Coverage at entrances of Conference Center/ mall car parking entrances to be controlled by gate barriers
and products to be coordinated with UTT in earlier meeting rooms/Client business center. — operated by ticketing system integrated with parking
stage and as per UTT approved vendor list. (Recognition Level) management system.
Figure 3.1.4a (Principle layout of Intercom System in Towers)

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Intelligent parking management system capable for • Full coverage of Lobby/entrance hall and Client • General View of Swimming Pool water area/ kid’s Safety requirement has to keep in consideration loop
indicating available spaces location and updating live service area such as kitchen (75% of coverage pool area (Provision only). detectors, safety photo cells, and earth & power
information for visitors on proper LED signage distributed inside the kitchen), kitchen entrance door, laundry, • Main point of entry for all vehicles (Guest & Service requirements
according to parking design housekeeping, etc. — (Recognition Level) vehicles) to Client premises should be covered Containments, communication cables, design layout to be
Safety requirement has to keep in consideration loop • Full coverage of Client indoor & outdoor parking by LPR cameras (Vehicle Number Plate, type and coordinated with UTT earlier to implementation stage.
detectors, safety photo cells, and earth & power passages areas. — (Detection Level) color of vehicle, driver, passenger and overview of
requirements • Full coverage of Elevators, lobbies, inside elevators, surrounding area). — (Identification Level)
Pedestrian Gates: according to building functionality
Containments, communication cables, design layout to be escalators, access staircases. — (Recognition * Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing & the pedestrian gate to be implemented to control exit/entry of
coordinated with UTT earlier to implementation stage. Level) right cameras resolution & installation position. pedestrians to controlled areas.
• Full coverage of all floor corridors, public open These gates shall be controlled by the access control
Pedestrian Gates: according to building functionality areas which is inclusive of all shop entrances, ATM Proper containments with right communication cables system in both directions, 13 Amp fused socket shall be
pedestrian gate to be implemented to control exit/entry of areas, loading areas. — (Recognition Level) have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved provided at each gate location.
pedestrians to controlled areas. • Full coverage of Emergency Doors/Exits — vendor. Containments, communication cables, design layout and
These gates shall be controlled by the access control (Identification Level) For period time recording refer to Storage part at Technical products to be coordinated with UTT in earlier stage and
system in both directions, 13 Amp fused socket shall be • Full coverage of liquor retail selling area, parking Requirements Section. as per UTT approved vendor list.
provided at each gate location. areas, liquor storage room, liquor warehouses Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the IP
Containments, communication cables, design layout and inside and outside, loading/unloading areas, CCTV system. Digital Signage System:
entrances/exits of liquor warehouses. —
products to be coordinated with UTT in earlier stage and as
(Recognition Level)
• Access Control System: with ACS we should be able Each building has a digital sign at or near the front desk
per UTT approved vendor list. to control the following areas: or main lobby area and other common area that will show
• Full coverage of Server/Equipment room and CCTV
• All building exit/entry rather than main public location-specific information, in addition to Housing-wide
Monitoring room. — (Identification Level)
Digital Signage System: entrances and fire exit doors. information, events, and announcements. If residence hall
• Full coverage of Open Coffee shop/Fast food
• MTR, STR, MER doors. also has a dining hall, the signs will display there as well. At
Each building has a digital sign at or near the front desk dining areas/phone booth, kids playing area. — each DSS points a 13 AMP fused socket shall be supplied
or main lobby area and other common area that will show (Recognition Level) • FTR, RTR & FER unless it is covered by CCTV.
& SCS point shall be supplied
location-specific information, in addition to Housing-wide
• Coverage at entrances of entertainment areas, • All facility rooms (UTT rooms, Electrical &
Installation height, positioning & other fixture requirements
information, events, and announcements. If residence hall
such as spa/gym/swimming pool/ cinema/ play & mechanical, security room & server’s room).
also has a dining hall, the signs will display there as well. At to coordinate with UTT team in advance.
each DSS points a 13 AMP fused socket shall be supplied & game area/bail rooms/pre-function areas, etc. — ACS containment, communication cable, material & power
Additional requirements for Hotels to be enhanced at
SCS point shall be supplied (Recognition Level) requirements to be coordinated & approved by UTT in early
design stage with UTT.
Installation height, positioning & other fixture requirements • Coverage at entrances of restaurants (Full design stage.
coverage required if restaurant is located in an ACS has to have the capability of integrate guard tour
to coordinate with UTT team in advance.
open area)/dining area/bars, etc. — (Recognition management, visitor management & facility management.
3.1.7 Private & Public Hospitals
Additional requirements for Shopping Malls to be enhanced Level)
at design stage with UTT. ACS system should be capable to integrate complicated time IP CCTV: Hospitals should implement CCTV system in
• Coverage at entrances of Public toilets, — schedules according to hotel management requirement. accordance to MOI/MCC regulation; following are the
(Detection Level) areas which have to be covered:
3.1.6 Hotels: • Coverage at entrances of Conference Center/ Gate Barrier & Parking Management System: Hotels • Main entrance & Exists – Indoor & outdoor
meeting rooms/Client business center. — Car Parking entrances to be controlled by gate barriers (Identification Level).
• IP CCTV: Hotels should implement CCTV system in (Recognition Level)
accordance to MOI/MCC regulation; following are
operated by ticketing system integrated with parking • Full coverage of main Lobby /Reception Lobby/
the areas which have to be covered:
• Coverage at entrances of Communication room/ management system. Entrance Hall (Recognition Level).
Etisalat room/IT room/HVAC/transformers
• All entrances and exits — indoor and outdoor. — rooms/Electrical room. — (Recognition Level)
Intelligent parking management system capable for • Full coverage of all corridors (Recognition Level).
indicating available spaces location and updating live
(Identification Level)
• Coverage at entrances of Bank/Exchange/ information for visitors on proper LED signage distributed
• Entrance of casualty. — (Identification Level)
• Front desk/ Reception desk. — (Identification Level) jewelry/ Mosque. — (Recognition Level) according to parking design • Emergency Doors/Exits — (Identification Level)

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• (Recognition Level)
Full coverage of Elevators, Elevator lobbies, inside ACS has to have the capability of integrate guard tour 3.1.8 Group of shops and sheds • Coverage at entrances of Communication room/
elevators, escalators, access staircases. — management, visitor management & facility management.
(Recognition Level) ACS system should be capable to integrate complicated
(Retail Complex) Etisalat room/IT room/HVAC/transformers
rooms/Electrical room. — (Recognition Level)
• Full coverage of patients/customer waiting area. — time schedules according to hospital management IP CCTV: Retail Complex should implement CCTV system
(Recognition Level) requirement in accordance to MOI/MCC regulation; following are the
• Coverage at entrances of Bank/Exchange/
Jeweler/ Mosque. — (Recognition Level)
• Full coverage of parking areas. — (Detection Level) areas which have to be covered:
• General View of Swimming Pool water area/ kid’s
• Full coverage of kitchen/pantry. — (Recognition Gate Barrier & Parking Management System: Hospital • All entrances and exits — indoor and outdoor. — pool area (Provision only).
Level) car parking entrances to be controlled by gate barriers (Identification Level)
• Main point of entry for all vehicles (Guest & Service
• Coverage at entrances of Utility rooms like operated by ticketing system integrated with parking • Front desk/ Reception desk. — (Identification Level) vehicles) to Client premises should be covered
Communication room/Etisalat room/IT room/ management system. • Full coverage of Lobby/entrance hall and Client by LPR cameras (Vehicle Number Plate, type and
HVAC/transformers rooms/Electrical room. — Intelligent parking management system capable for service area such as kitchen (75% of coverage color of vehicle, driver, passenger and overview of
(Recognition Level) indicating available spaces location and updating live inside the kitchen), kitchen entrance door, laundry, surrounding area). — (Identification Level)
information for visitors on proper LED signage distributed housekeeping, etc. — (Recognition Level)
• Main point of entry for all vehicles (Guest & Service * Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing & the
vehicles) to Client premises should be covered according to parking design • Full coverage of Client indoor & outdoor parking right cameras resolution & installation position.
Safety requirement has to keep in consideration passages areas. — (Detection Level)
by LPR cameras (Vehicle Number Plate, type and
color of vehicle, driver, passenger and overview of loop detectors, safety photo cells, and earth& power • Full coverage of Elevators, lobbies, inside elevators,
escalators, access staircases. — (Recognition Proper containments with right communication cables
surrounding area). — (Identification Level) requirements
Level) have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
* Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing & the Containments, communication cables, design layout to be vendor.
right cameras resolution & installation position. coordinated with UTT earlier to implementation stage.
• Full coverage of all floor corridors, public open
areas which is inclusive of all shop entrances, ATM For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical
areas, loading areas. — (Recognition Level) Requirements Section.
Proper containments with right communication cables have Pedestrian Gates: according to building functionality • - Full coverage of Emergency Doors/Exits — Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the IP
to be used according to UTT guideline & approved vendor. pedestrian gate to be implemented to control exit/entry of (Identification Level) CCTV system.
For period time recording refer to Storage part at Technical pedestrians to controlled areas. • - Full coverage of liquor retail selling area, parking
Requirements Section. These gates shall be controlled by the access control areas, liquor storage room, liquor warehouses
inside and outside, loading/unloading areas, Access Control System: with ACS we should be able
Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the IP system in both directions, 13 Amp fused socket shall be
entrances/exits of liquor warehouses. — to control the following areas:
CCTV system. provided at each gate location.
Containments, communication cables, design layout and
(Recognition Level) • All building exit/entry rather than public entrances
products to be coordinated with UTT in earlier stage and
• Full coverage of Server/Equipment room and CCTV and fire exit doors
Access Control System: with ACS we should be able to
as per UTT approved vendor list.
Monitoring room. — (Identification Level) • MTR, STR, MER doors
control the following areas: • Full coverage of Open Coffee shop/Fast food • FTR, RTR & FER unless it is covered by CCTV
• All building exit/entry rather than main public dining areas/phone booth, kids playing area. —
• All facility rooms (UTT rooms, Electrical &
entrances Digital Signage System: (Recognition Level)
mechanical, security room & server’s room)
• Fire exit doors should monitor but not control Each building has a digital sign at or near the front desk • Coverage at entrances of entertainment areas,
or main lobby area and other common area that will show such as spa/gym/swimming pool/ cinema/ play & ACS containment, communication cable, material &
• MTR, STR, MER doors location-specific information, in addition to Housing-wide game area/bail rooms/pre-function areas, etc. — power requirements to be coordinated & approved by
• FTR, RTR & FER unless it is covered by CCTV information, events, and announcements. If residence hall (Recognition Level) UTT in early design stage
• All facility rooms (UTT rooms, Electrical & also has a dining hall, the signs will display there as well. At • Coverage at entrances of restaurants (Full ACS has to have the capability of integrate guard
mechanical, security room & server’s room) each DSS points a 13 AMP fused socket shall be supplied coverage required if restaurant is located in an tour management, visitor management & facility
& SCS point shall be supplied Installation height, positioning open a rea)/dining area/bars, etc. — (Recognition management.
& other fixture requirements to coordinate with UTT team Level)
ACS system should be capable to integrate complicated
ACS containment, communication cable, material & power in advance. Additional requirements for Hospitals to be • Coverage at entrances of Public toilets, — time schedules according to mall management
requirements to be coordinated & approved by UTT in early enhanced at design stage with UTT. (Detection Level)
requirement
design stage • Coverage at entrances of Conference Center/
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Gate Barrier & Parking Management System: • Full coverage of elevators, Elevator lobbies, room /HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms • Food Delivery & Storage entry\exist\cashier
inside elevator, escalators, access staircases (Recognition Level). (Recognition Level).
Shopping mall car parking entrances to be controlled by
(Recognition Level)
gate barriers operated by ticketing system integrated • Main Point of entry for all vehicles to Client • Chemical Labs (Recognition Level).
with parking management system. • Coverage of Kitchen/Pantry’s (Recognition Level) Premises should be covered by LPR Cameras • Auditoriums\Ground \ Play Areas \Sports Hall \
Intelligent parking management system capable for • Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level) (Identification Level) Swimming Pools (Recognition Level).
indicating available spaces location and updating • Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like * Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing • Entrances to Janitor room\Toilets\Stores
live information for visitors on proper LED signage Communication .Rooms /Etisalat rooms/IT & the right cameras resolution & installation position. (Recognition Level).
distributed according to parking design room /HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms Proper containments with right communication cables
(Recognition Level).
• Monitoring Room (Recognition Level).
Safety requirement has to keep in consideration loop have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
detectors, safety photo cells, and earth & power • Main Point of entry for all vehicles to Client vendor.
• Corridors leading to bathroom & washing room
(Recognition Level).
requirements Premises should be covered by LPR Cameras For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical
Containments, communication cables, design layout (Identification Level) Requirements Section.
• Full coverage inside the transport (Recognition
Level).
to be coordinated with UTT earlier to implementation * Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the
stage. & the right cameras resolution & installation position. IP CCTV system.
• Acknowledgment alarm to make sure all
passengers has left from transport.
Proper containments with right communication cables
Digital Signage System: • Cameras inside the transport must be equipped
Each building has a digital sign at or near the front
have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
vendor.
3.1.11 Education Institutions & its with audio inputs & GPS.
desk or main lobby area and other common area that For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical
Transports * Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing
will show location-specific information, in addition to Requirements Section. & the right cameras resolution & installation position.
Housing-wide information, events, and announcements. IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC
Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the Proper containments with right communication cables
If residence hall also has a dining hall, the signs will regulation; following are the areas which have to be
IP CCTV system. have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
display there as well. At each DSS points a 13 AMP covered:
vendor.
fused socket shall be supplied & SCS point shall be • Student Pick-up & Drop-off (Vehicle Number Plate,
supplied 3.1.10 Government Department \ type & color of vehicle, passenger & overview of
For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical
Requirements Section.
Installation height, positioning & other fixture Public Sector Buildings surrounding area (Recognition Level).
Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the
requirements to coordinate with UTT team in advance. • Landscape (Detection Level).
IP CCTV system.
IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC
Additional requirements for Sheds/Retail Area to be
regulation; following are the areas which have to be • Full coverage of main Lobby /Reception Lobby/
enhanced at design stage with UTT. Entrance Hall (Identification Level)
covered:
• Cashier (Identification Level)
3.1.12 Men’s , Ladies & Children
• All entrances & Exists – Indoor & outdoor Clubs , Theme Parks , Parks &
3.1.9 Government Department \ (Identification Level) • Access points to all Institution Buildings
Public Sector Buildings • Full coverage of main Lobby /Entrance Hall (Recognition Level). other Recreational Areas
(Recognition Level). • Elevator lobbies in BOH, FOH & Car park where
IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC entry & exist from building is possible (Recognition IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC
regulation; following are the areas which have to be • Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level) regulation; following are the areas which have to be
Level).
covered: • Emergency Doors & Exist (Identification Level). covered:
• -Circulation corridors on all floors (Recognition
• Main entrance & Exists – Indoor & outdoor • Coverage at entrances of public Toilets (Detection Level). • All entrances & Exists – Indoor & outdoor
(Identification Level). Level) (Identification Level)
• Emergency Doors & Exist (Identification Level).
• Full coverage of main Lobby /Reception Lobby/ • Full coverage of elevators, Elevator lobbies, • Full coverage of main Lobby /Reception Lobby/
Entrance Hall (Recognition Level). inside elevator, escalators, access staircases • Staircase in all Floors (Recognition Level). Entrance Hall (Recognition Level).
• Emergency Doors & Exist (Identification Level). (Recognition Level) • All canteen entries (Recognition Level). • Emergency Doors & Exist (Identification Level).
• Full Coverage of service areas/entrance/exists • Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like • Kitchen entry\exists (Recognition Level). • Full coverage of elevators, Elevator lobbies,
(Recognition Level). Communication Rooms /Etisalat rooms/IT • Canteen Dining Area (Recognition Level). inside elevator, escalators, access staircases

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(Recognition Level) • Full coverage of Liquor storage rooms (Recognition areas, loading areas (Recognition Level) (Identification Level)
• Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level) Level) • Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like • Full coverage of main Lobby /Reception Lobby/
• Full coverage of all outdoor walkway (Recognition • Full coverage of Liquor warehouses inside & Communication .Rooms /Etisalat rooms/IT Entrance Hall (Recognition Level).
Level) outside (Recognition Level) room /HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms • Full coverage of elevators, Elevator lobbies,
• Coverage of Ticket counters (Recognition Level) • Full coverage of loading\unloading areas (Recognition Level) inside elevator, escalators, access staircases
• Entrance to all indoor outdoor game areas
(Recognition Level) • Full coverage of open coffee shop\Fast food areas (Recognition Level)
(Recognition Level) • All entrances & Exists of warehouses (Recognition \phone booth (Recognition Level). • Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level)
• Full coverage of refreshment area (Recognition
Level) • Kids Playing Areas (Recognition Level). • Full coverage of Kitchen \ Pantry (Recognition
Level) • - Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level) • Coverage of entrance of entertainment areas Level).
• Coverage at entrances of public Toilets (Detection * Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing such as SPA\GYM\Swimming pools \Cinema etc. • Coverage at entrances of public Toilets (Detection
& the right cameras resolution & installation position. (Recognition Level). Level)
Level)
• Full coverage of elevators, Elevator lobbies, Proper containments with right communication cables • Coverage of entrance of restaurants (Full coverage • Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like
have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved required if restaurant is located in an open area) Communication .Rooms /Etisalat rooms/IT
inside elevator, escalators, access staircases
vendor. (Recognition Level). room /HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms
(Recognition Level)
• Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical • Coverage at entrances of public Toilets (Detection (Recognition Level)
Communication Rooms /Etisalat rooms/IT Requirements Section. Level) • Main Point of entry for all vehicles to Client
room /HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the • Coverage at all Facilities like Clubs, shooting area Premises should be covered by LPR Cameras
(Recognition Level) IP CCTV system. etc. (Recognition Level) (Identification Level)
• Main Point of entry for all vehicles to Client • Coverage of entrance of Conference Center * Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing
Premises should be covered by LPR Cameras 3.1.14 Equestrian , Shooting & \ meeting rooms \ Client business Center & the right cameras resolution & installation position.
(Recognition Level)
(Identification Level) Golf Clubs • Main Point of entry for all vehicles to Client
Proper containments with right communication cables
have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
* Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing
& the right cameras resolution & installation position. Premises should be covered by LPR Cameras vendor.
IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC
(Identification Level) For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical
Proper containments with right communication cables regulation; following are the areas which have to be
have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved covered: * Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing Requirements Section.
vendor. & the right cameras resolution & installation position. Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the
• All entrances & Exists – Indoor & outdoor
For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical (Identification Level) Proper containments with right communication cables IP CCTV system.
Requirements Section. have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
• Full coverage of Reception \ front Desk
vendor.
Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the
IP CCTV system.
(Identification Level)
For period time recording refer to Storage part at 3.1.16 Banks , Money Exchanges,
• Full coverage of lobby \ entrance hall & Client
Technical Requirements Section. Jewelry & other financial institutions
service area such as kitchen (75% of coverage
inside the kitchen) laundry, housekeeping, etc. Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the
3.1.13 Liquor Retail Areas (Recognition Level) IP CCTV system. IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC
regulation; following are the areas which have to be
• Full coverage of Client indoor outdoor parking
IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC passages areas (Detection Level) 3.1.15 Labor Accommodation covered:
regulation; following are the areas which have to be • Full coverage of elevators, Elevator lobbies, Camps • All entrances & Exists – Indoor & outdoor
covered: (Identification Level)
inside elevator, escalators, access staircases
• Full coverage of Liquor selling areas (Recognition (Recognition Level) IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC • Full coverage of main Lobby /Reception Lobby/
Entrance Hall (Recognition Level).
Level) • Emergency Doors & Exist (Identification Level). regulation; following are the areas which have to be
• All entrances & Exists – Indoor & outdoor • Full Coverage of all floor corridors, public open
covered: • Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level)
(Identification Level) areas which is inclusive of all shop entrances ATM • All entrances & Exists – Indoor & outdoor • Full coverage of cash counters (Identification Level)

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• Full coverage of perimeter areas (Detection Level) (Recognition Level) * Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing • Emergency doors\exist (Identification Level)
• Full coverage of service areas (Recognition Level). * Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing & the right cameras resolution & installation position. • Full coverage of Taxi\Bus pay (Recognition Level).
• Full coverage of locker\safe rooms (Identification & the right cameras resolution & installation position. Proper containments with right communication cables • Full coverage of Ticket counters & waiting area
Level) Proper containments with right communication cables have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved (Recognition Level).
have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved vendor.
• Emergency doors\exist (Identification Level) • Full coverage of Bus service & petrol filling area
vendor. For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical (Recognition Level).
• Full coverage of ATM (Identification Level)
For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical Requirements Section.
• Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like • Full coverage of corridor & service area
Requirements Section. Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the (Recognition Level).
Communication Rooms /Etisalat rooms/IT
Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the IP CCTV system.
room /HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms • Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level)
(Recognition Level) IP CCTV system.
3.1.19 Petrol Filling Stations Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like
* Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing Communication Rooms /Etisalat rooms/IT room /
& the right cameras resolution & installation position. 3.1.18 Museum , Stadium & IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms (Recognition
Level).
Proper containments with right communication cables
have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
Exhibition Center regulation; following are the areas which have to be
• Coverage at entrances of public Toilets (Detection
covered:
vendor. • Entry & Exist of station (Identification Level) Level)
IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC
For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical
regulation; following are the areas which have to be • Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level) • Main Point of entry for all vehicles to Client
Requirements Section. Premises should be covered by LPR Cameras
covered: • Full coverage of petrol filling bay\Vehicle service & (Identification Level)
Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the
IP CCTV system.
• All entrances & Exists – Indoor & outdoor washing areas (Recognition Level).
* Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing
(Identification Level) • Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like & the right cameras resolution & installation position.
• Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level) Communication Rooms /Etisalat rooms/IT
Proper containments with right communication cables
3.1.17 Independent Multi Level • Full coverage of perimeter areas (Detection Level)
room /HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms
have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
(Recognition Level)
Hyper Markets , super markets, • Full coverage of main Lobby /Reception Lobby/ vendor.
* Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing
offices & Stores Entrance Hall (Recognition Level).
& the right cameras resolution & installation position. For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical
• Full coverage of elevators, Elevator lobbies, Requirements Section.
Proper containments with right communication cables
inside elevator, escalators, access staircases Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the
have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC (Recognition Level) IP CCTV system.
vendor.
regulation; following are the areas which have to be • Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like
covered: For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical
Communication Rooms /Etisalat rooms/IT
Requirements Section.
• All entrances & Exists – Indoor & outdoor room /HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms 3.1.21 Critical institutions Like
(Recognition Level) Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the
(Identification Level)
IP CCTV system. power plants & refineries
• Full coverage of elevators, Elevator lobbies, • Full coverage of Ticket counters (Recognition
inside elevator, escalators, access staircases Level). IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC
3.1.20 Bus\Taxi & All Public
(Recognition Level) • Emergency doors\exist (Identification Level) regulation; following are the areas which have to be
• Emergency doors\exist (Identification Level) • Coverage at entrances of public Toilets (Detection
Transport Stands covered:
• Full coverage of point of sales (Recognition Level) Level) IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC • All entrances & Exists – Indoor & outdoor
regulation; following are the areas which have to be (Identification Level)
• Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level) • Main Point of entry for all vehicles to Client
• Full coverage of ATM (Identification Level) Premises should be covered by LPR Cameras covered: • Full coverage of main Lobby /Reception Lobby/
(Identification Level) • Entry & Exist of station (Identification Level) Entrance Hall (Recognition Level).
• Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like
•
Communication Rooms /UTT rooms/IT room • Full coverage of Exhibition \ public Area \Stands \ • Full coverage of main Lobby /Reception Lobby/ Emergency doors\exist (Identification Level)
/HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms Corridors (Recognition Level). Entrance Hall (Recognition Level). • Full coverage of elevators, Elevator lobbies,

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inside elevator, escalators, access staircases * Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing
(Recognition Level) & the right cameras resolution & installation position.
• Parking Area full coverage (Detection Level) Proper containments with right communication cables
• Full coverage of reception & service area have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
(Identification Level). vendor.
• Full coverage of perimeter areas (Detection Level) For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical
Requirements Section.
• Full coverage of production & Storage areas
(Recognition Level). Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the
IP CCTV system.
• Coverage at entrances of Utility Rooms like
Communication Rooms /Etisalat rooms/IT
room /HVAC/Transformers & Electrical Rooms
(Recognition Level).
• Main Point of entry for all vehicles to Client
Premises should be covered by LPR Cameras
(Identification Level)
• Full coverage of loading\unloading docks & bays
(Recognition Level)
* Refer to pages 4.1.2a & 4.1.2b tables for choosing
& the right cameras resolution & installation position.
Proper containments with right communication cables
have to be used according to UTT guideline & approved
vendor.
For time recording refer to Storage part at Technical
Requirements Section.
Design approval to be obtained in early stage for the
IP CCTV system.

3.1.22 Warehouses & open\

enclosed Storage Yards
IP CCTV: CCTV system in accordance to MOI/MCC
regulation; following are the areas which have to be
covered:
• All entrances & Exists – Indoor & outdoor
(Identification Level)
• Full coverage of loading\unloading docks & bays
(Recognition Level)
• General Coverage of Storage areas (Detection
Level)
• Optional general coverage with thermal technology
for volatile\inflammable materials storage areas
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04 SECURITY (CCTV & ACS) FOR EXISTING • Live streams of IP Cameras/Encoders would be
in native resolution/25-30 frames per second
and the recording streams would be as per the
4.2.3 - Network Switches/Firewall
• Cameras/Encoders/VMS IP addressing shall be
AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS requirements mentioned under storage units
section.
compatible with UTT/MCC provided IP scheme
and based on the UTT/MCC authorized auditing
• Each camera/encoder channel must be consultant provided scopes.
configurable with single dedicated IP address. • If the Client uses the Multicast routing, that routing
• IP cameras/encoders must support security shall be based on PIM-SM and IGMP snooping
features like HTTPS and 802.1.x standards. should be enabled in all edge switches.
• The encoder/IP camera shall be able to • Core Level switches (Layer 3) must be redundant in
of the security system shall be reported to the UTT/
4.2 GENERAL MCC authorized auditing consultant in writing.
automatically start streaming according to last nature with two physical core switches (preferred
known configuration when it is restarted/reset/ one is a stackable solution or a VSS enabled to
REQUIREMENTS Cameras shall be installed in protective enclosures at rebooted. effectively use the entire bandwidth) with dual
locations and heights not easily accessible. Enclosures • Cameras must support resolution from 4CIF to Full uplinks from each edge switches.
For new or existing developments that require an shall be rated to prevent ingress of dust, dirt, HD. • Security systems would be installed in a dedicated
upgrade to meet the MCC/MOI requirements UTT moisture and the likes that could affect the operation
design supply and installation will adhere to below
• Full HD quality day/night cameras with WDR above network (network switches must be dedicated only
of the camera. Vandal proof housings shall be used 120db and with backlight compensation should for CCTV components).
mentioned requirements: for cameras installed at heights accessible to people.
Outdoor camera enclosures shall be minimum 1P66
be required for the main areas as mentioned with • The network switches must be capable to configure
identification level of coverage. the MTU size and the same shall be configured
4.2.1 - CCTV Installation rated with sun shroud. CCTV equipment’s shall be
installed in lockable racks/cabinets in secure risers/ • I-Frame rate shall be at least one I-Frame once in according to the UTT/MCC requirement which is
Requirements rooms.
every 1-4 seconds. 1300.

Equipment’s installed outdoor, shall be rated for

• FPS shall be selectable from 12 - 30 frames per • There should be four-core single mode fiber
second to allow proper video analytics of the connectivity from equipment rack dedicated for
The security systems design shall enable the security use in extreme UAE weather conditions. Properly
stream. integration to the Etisalat POP room.
of the building to be monitored only in the Security rated outdoor enclosure shall he provided to house
field power and transmission equipment’s. Outdoor • Camera/Encoder streams shall be streamed as • Connectivity to MCC premises will be provided by
Control Room and mst have capability to integrate Transport RTP/UDP.
enclosure shall be designed with sunshade and Firewall.
with third party systems in future such as BMS, Access
Control, etc. suitable cooling mechanism. • Cameras/Encoders/VMS must support multicast • The Client responsibility is to purchase the Firewall
Camera shall satisfy the recommended observation streaming and the multicast addresses will be according to list provided by the MCC.
The system shall be designed, engineered, furnished, defined by the UTT/MCC.
delivered, installed and tested to ensure it is fully criteria defined for that camera location. Selection • The Firewall connection to the site’s Network is 1
operating and free of engineering, installation, system of camera location shall also consider factors such • IP cameras/Encoders shall not require having a GB copper wire.
as lighting conditions, seasonal foliage obstructions, heartbeat sent to video management system.
operation and Original Equipment Manufacturer • Apart from the connectivity of Client network
(OEM) defects that provide a “turnkey” solution. The temporary or permanent man made obstructions; etc. • IP cameras/Encoders must support stamping on to UTT/MCC network; there should not be any
Integrator must also be certified in installing and Approval from the UTT auditing consultant is required the live stream with camera location 10, date and kind of network connectivity to any remote/
supporting the system equipment from which they are for system design, CCTV layout drawings and material time. public networks. All the activities not limited to
manufactured and supplied from. The system must submittals before implementation phase. • IP cameras/Encoders shall be synchronized to GPS monitoring/maintenance/updates/renewaI/
support three types of recordings: motion, continuous time (NTP or similar based). activation/trouble-shooting would be done onsite/
and video analytic recording.
4.2.2 - Cameras/Encoders* • All the cameras shall be configured with unique offline.
Routine performance checks of the security system name based on the location of coverage and • The Firewall shall be defined as a default gateway
shall be the responsibility of the respective Client. A camera names should not be repeated. for the VMS. In case this is unfeasible, VMS shall
maintenance register shall be maintained to register • IP Cameras/Encoders shall be compliant with
* Encoders can be used for existing analog system have a route defined to Source datacenter via
all security equipment failure, with details on date & H.264 base encoding profile. above mentioned firewall.
by taking approval from the UTT/MCC authorized
time of failure, type of failure, action taken, date of • IP Cameras/Encoders shall be capable of multi- auditing consultant and should meet all the above
rectification, etc. All failures and intentional stoppage streams with its native resolution & FPS. technical requirements.

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4.2.4 - Video Management System • The broadcast process shall maintain the native • The retention period of the recording storage will 4.2.7 - Alarm Logs
cameras performance in domains of resolution, vary due to the purpose for the system and how
• The VMS must support failsafe mode and by frame rate, colored / B&W). long record retention is required as to serve its • The System is required to keep a detailed log file
intended purpose. The period range is (30-180 days) and to send alerts in the following events:
failsafe, the CCTV system must be equipped with • The VMS vendors support for at least 3 years
fail over servers and in case If any recording server from the system commissioning, or, upgrading the • The Client is required to record on their Storage • Whenever the system dedicated cabinet for
fails then VMS must be capable for automatic system to the latest supported VMS version by the Units all the Client channels (Cameras) for a period integration is opened (by means of a system
switch over of configuration from failed recording vendor. of (90-180) days as follows:- cabinet tampering switch- an HW switch that
indicate whenever the cabinet is Opened or Closed)
server to standby/failover recording server. Once • The VMS system vendor shall use a standard tool • Educational Institutions:-
the failed recording server comes online then the for replay of the video, or shall provide the replay • Motion based recording by considering 50%
• Loss of system communication:
configuration should switch back over automatically. tool with its 1CD. -Loss of camera signal
motion with following conditions:-
All these switch over must be without any loss
• The Vendor/Client shall supply the ICD, and UTT - During Motion detected period all cameras record -System power down
in live monitoring and recording of cameras
will determine whether it complies with the OA. It if in native resolution at 12fps, h.264 codec at 30%
associated to that particular recording server.
complies, UTT will approve it. compression.
• VMS must support Multicast streaming and
• The VMS shall support standard compression
The system logs should be available in a single log file
external connection by a defined ICD (Interface - During non-motion period all cameras record in native for a period 90 days during UTT inspection.
format H.264/MPEG-4 for the broadcast video resolution at 3fps, h.264 codec at 30% compression.
Control Document).
or lossless conversion to a standard compression
• VMS must allow connection to other systems threw format. All Other Clients:-
4.2.8 - Availability & Maintenance
an IP based WAN or LAN.
• The VMS should stream the video, in real time and • Continuous (24X7) in native resolution/12 fps, • The Client CCTV system and its integration with the
• The VMS shall support providing a list of connected recorded, in a standard non encrypted RTP/UDP H.264 codec @ 30% compression. authority systems should be available 24/7.In any
cameras to an external interface. protocol. • The hard disks required for recording must be case of problem; it should be fixed within one hour
• The system shall support parallel REAL TIME enterprise level one with minimum 7200 rpm. during day time, and three hours during evenings
transition and transition of recorded replay. 4.2.5 - Servers • If the storage system is Block Level/File level and weekends.
• The VMS shall have the ability to stream in REAL system (SAN/NAS) the following points should be • The Client CCTV system needs to assure vendor/
TIME the video of selected cameras/a group of • The servers must be equipped with dual
implemented mandatorily: manufacturer availability to support it for a period
cameras/the whole cameras configured to VMS. processors, dual power supplies and minimum of 5 years (from the system installation).
10/1Gbps dual communication Uplinks to network • High availability should be provided from the
• The VMS shall have the ability to stream
without any single point of failure. controller/head unit to all its attached .1130D’s. • In case Client requires any maintenance/
RECORDED channels of selected cameras/a group configuration changes on CCTV system, the
of cameras/the whole cameras configured to VMS. • The servers designed must support failsafe by • All the MOD’s should be configured individually.
Client should inform UTT and take prior approval
• The system shall allow selection of the required
providing redundant/fail over servers for recording • Consider one hot spare hard disk in each JBOD. by sending the detailed work schedule with task
and management. • If the storage system is virtualized storage then description.
cameras to be transmitted based on the camera ID
(Name, Identification....) • The CPU load of servers must not exceed an a similar unit itself should be considered as hot • Respective Client shall have either trained in-house
average of 70%. Video server(s) should be able spare to the system.
• The system shall allow selection of the required
to process incoming streams with ease with 25%
maintenance staffs or have a formal maintenance
cameras to be transmitted based on a defined time • Video servers and storage should be installed contract with companies (Local UAE companies)
scaling capacity for future requirements. inside a dedicated lockable rack (hereafter CCTV specialized in security systems maintenance. The
period (from [date], [hour], [min], to from [date],
[hour], [min]) Rack) with tamper-monitoring switch. maintenance contract shall include both on-call
• The system shall include the video metadata of the
4.2.6 - Storage Units • CCTV Racks should be placed in a separate and preventive maintenance. A clearly defined
cameras in the video transmission: lockable, well ventilated room. If CCTV Rack is preventive maintenance schedule shall be followed
• Location
• The storage units must be equipped with dual placed in Monitoring Room, it has to be partitioned and maintenance reports and logs shall be
Controllers, dual power supplies and dual network and proper cooling should be provided. maintained at all times.
• Time stamp uplinks to NAS/SAN switches without any single • For storage smaller than 50 TB, room must have • Routine performance checks of the security
• Other recorded information point of failure. Air Conditioning Unit and well ventilated and for system shall be the responsibility of the Client.
• The Local CCTV system shall be synchronized to • The recording system should be a unified NAS/ systems with more than 100 TB Storage, room A maintenance register shall be maintained to
GPS time (NTP or similar based). SAN with minimum RAID 5 or above configured. must have Close Control Unit (CCU) cooling. register all security equipment failure, with details

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on date & time of failure, type of failure, action 4.2.10 - Lighting • Multiplex view of max sixteen cameras if 25”- Client security system must be kept in PC/hard disc
taken, date of rectification, etc. 32”Monitors are used. which does not have any connectivity to remote/public
• During the maintenance period if any failure Well maintained balanced lighting shall be available • Minimum one monitor is recommended for network.
happened for the storage system; the faulty Hard at areas within the camera’s field of view. Following selective viewing of individual cameras.
disks should be under the safe custody of Client. site conditions shall be the key elements that drive Live monitoring shall be real time and of high 4.2.12 - Documentation
the selection of camera, location and type additional resolution. The resolution of the monitors shall exceed
• Quarterly maintenance shall include the following as
illumination. The Client shall maintain a copy of the following
minimum: the highest resolution camera used. The number
• Backlighting of monitors in the control room will depend on the documents and shall be made available to Source/
• Inspection and confirmation on correct operation of number of cameras. authorized auditing consultant on request.
all CCTV equipment’s including time synchronization • Glare caused by excessive bright light falling on • Maintenance contract
camera lens Access control system and log book must be
of various security equipment’s, recording and
maintained to record visits to Control Room. The • Trade license
storage • Poor level of lighting or no lighting • As Built Drawings
control room shall be ergonomically designed and
• Periodic full system tests to evaluate performance The lighting in the cameras field of view shall enable shall be located in a secure area (should not be shared • Maintenance /Operational Manuals
and configuration the camera to give acceptable picture under all with reception, lobbies, etc.). Monitoring Stations • List of people/offices having access to live and
recorded video
• Inspection of field devices and cleaning of cameras, environmental and working conditions. The maximum (LCDs, PCs, PTZ joysticks, KVM switches, etc.) should • Control Room/Equipment room register
illuminators, etc. to minimum illumination ratio available in the cameras be properly mounted / installed. Camera should be
field of view shall be better than 4:1. Cameras • Risk assessment report.
• Rectification and/or reporting of site conditions
sensitivity and spectral response shall match the
installed inside monitoring room to monitor activity
that may affect the original intended performance inside. Control room shall have laminated site plan with
lighting source spectrum. Additional lighting shall be camera icons and identification numbers.
or purpose of the camera. Dedicated security personnel with Police clearance
considered where camera picture quality is impaired
shall be appointed for live monitoring of cameras.
due to the existing lighting conditions. The selection
Security operators shall not be allowed to play back 4.2.13 - 2D Maps
4.2.9 - Power and positioning of visible or non-visible lighting shall
meet the safety requirements that prevent damage to
recorded images; only head of Client/security can (CCTV Layout Drawing)
have this privilege and should be logged in log book.
eye. Light source shall be away from the camera and
CCTV equipment’s including cameras shall be on Exporting to any media, taking photos/Screenshot is The Client is requested to submit the AS-Built CCTV
near to the object or area that is monitored by the
essential supply with UPS backup of minimum 30 prohibited inside control room. Mobiles with cameras Layout drawings/2D maps as per the requirements
camera.
minutes. 30 minutes backup is based on the condition are not allowed inside control room. All control room mentioned by the Source/authorized auditing
that UPS is backed up Emergency power supply/
generator and the same will start within 10 minutes
4.2.11 - Live Monitoring & Control activities must be logged in log book and should be consultant upon commissioning the system.
available during inspection. Exporting of video to
of the mains failure. If UPS is not backed up with Room Procedures external media should be only performed by head
The main preparation procedures includes as follows:-
Emergency power supply/ generator and for locations
• Scaling the drawings.
The control room procedures would be implemented of Client/security if requested and approved by • Preparation of Layers.
where the generator start up cannot be guaranteed concerned Law enforcement agencies in writing. The
or with no generator, a UPS with minimum 4 hours and maintained as following requirements. Security
operators shall be trained for the daily operations and
• Preparation of camera description table.
backup shall be provided. Control room with dedicated personnel shall be
event response.
• Cleaning the drawings with standardized formats
used for live monitoring of cameras (24 X 7); the of blocks, frame/layout, font/text, walls/lines &
operators will be trained for the daily operations and Third party visitors are not allowed inside the control hatches.
Power distribution for cameras shall be from secured event response. Control room shall be operational to room/equipment room; any visitor including the • Anchoring the drawing in which the drawings has
locations (security risers & equipment rooms). If monitor the Client security System. The control room system supplier/integrator would be accompanied by to be positioned as per UTM Coordinates UTM
power outlets and power supplies are required near authorized representative from Client and would log WGS 84.
shall be ergonomically designed and shall be located
field devices, they shall be mounted in fully enclosed in a secure area. Live monitoring of the Client security the purpose and details of the visit. All the entries to
enclosures at heights not accessible to general public. system is limited inside the dedicated control room; the control room/equipment room would take prior 4.2.14 - Training
External exposed wall mounted power outlets and/or The following display pattern is recommended: approval from the concerned head of Client/security.
Operators shall be trained for normal day to day
power supplies are not acceptable. Cameras lightings
shall be on UPS power.
• Multiplexed view of max four cameras if 15” All the data’s related with Client security system operation of the CCTV system and for event response.
Monitor is used should keep confidential and it is prohibited to transmit All maintenance staff, in-house or contracted shall be
• Multiplexed view of max nine cameras if 17” — 21” any data including IP details electronically via email formally trained on the system installed at the facility.
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trained to perform system health check, review video
recording, etc.
•
•
Schematic Diagram of installed CCTV system
Bill of quantity of installed material
05 STRUCTURED
The Client shall maintain all operator and maintenance
staff credentials including qualifications, training
certificates, past employment history, etc.
• Technical data sheets CABLING SYSTEM
4.2.15 - Signage
•
•
Softcopy of Schematic and Camera Layouts.

Full detailed list of current Client cameras, their type

FOR RESIDENTIAL
Advisory CCTV signage shall be installed in locations
and installed location.
BUILDINGS (SCS)
that make people entering the facility aware that a
CCTV system is in operation. The signage shall clearly
state “CCTV Cameras in operation” in both English and
Arabic with a picture/icon of a camera.

4.2.16 - Pre-approved
Manufacturers List
5.1 INTRODUCTION
For Servers, Storage, Cameras/Encoders, network
components & monitoring equipment’s are To deliver state of the art services from the ONU, a the television purposes in every room for the TV
from reputed and reliable brands from the industry SCS on star topology is required. connectivity.
and as per UTT approved vendors. Material The minimum requirement is standard CAT 6A F/FTP The SCS design shall be discussed and approved by
submittal for all equipment’s will be submitted to cable with Shielded RJ45 connectivity that supports UTT engineering team.
the project consultant and the relevant approvals 10GbE in compliance with the TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 or
would be taken before the implementation. However, the following are the general minimum
ISO 11801:2002/Amd2:2010 standards. requirements of structured cabling Systems, for
4.2.17 - Design, Approval, Supply In addition one RG6 socket shall be provided for provision of service.
and Integration Processes
For new projects Client/Consultant/Contractor shall 5.2 INSTALLATION OF INDOOR
submit latest architectural drawings (CAD) after FIBER CABLES:
meeting all architectural requirements for FTTH.

For existing projects that require upgrade/ Attenuation/ Km (dB/Km) Attenuation/optical connector (dB) Attenuation/joint (dB)
enhancements to meet latest UTT/MCC requirements
Min 0.3 0.4 0.02 Best Conditions
the Client/Consultant/Contractor shall submit the
Max 0.38 0.6 0.1 Normal
original CCTV drawings (CAD) and as built drawings in
order for UTT to prepare the design, supply and Table 5.2.1a for Wavelength 1310nm
installation of CCTV systems. In addition the Client/
Consultant/Contractor shall provide:

Attenuation/ Km (dB/Km) Attenuation/optical connector (dB) Attenuation/joint (dB)

Min 0.17 0.2 0.01 Best Conditions

Max 0.22 0.35 0.05 Normal

Table 5.2.1b for Wavelength 1550nm

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Figure 5.2.1c shows an example of a typical situation in the field: The table below shows the size of FO cables that shall be installed according to the
numbers of flats for the residential towers.

Number of No. of fibers

Total Fibers Size of the FO for Size of the FO
apartments/ONU required in each Fibers for others Additional 25%
required each FTR Cable for each STR
on the floor FTR Km)

2 4 2 2 8 8F 16F
3 6 2 2 10 12F 16F
4 8 2 3 13 16F 16F
5 10 2 3 15 16F 16F
Figure 5.2.1c
6 12 2 4 18 24F 16F
7 14 2 4 20 24F 16F
8 16 2 5 23 24F 16F

5.2.1 HIGH RAISE BUILDINGS 9 18 2 5 25 36F 16F

10 20 2 6 28 36F 16F
The building owner/Developer shall install a minimum plus 25% extra for maintenance & unforeseen demand.
of 2 core Single Mode (SM) tight buffer fiber cable All the fiber cables in the Main Telecommunication 11 22 2 6 30 36F 16F
G657-B – ITU-T standard as specified in the structure rooms, Floor Telecommunication rooms and Secondary 12 24 2 7 33 36F 16F
cabling guideline, from ONU enclosure of each flat/ telecommunication rooms shall be terminated on 19”,
premises to the Floor telecom room on each floor. 13 26 2 7 35 36F 16F
24 ports simplex fiber patch panels.
From the Floor telecom room on each floor to Main 14 28 2 8 38 48F 16F
As shown in the tables below, the single mode fiber
telecom in ground floor a multicore indoor single mode shall have maximum attenuation of 0.38 dB/km @ 16 32 2 9 43 48F 16F
fiber cable shall be provided. Size of the cable from 1310 nm and 0.22 dB/km @ 1550 nm in line with
main telecom room to floor telecom room on each ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B1 FO attenuation limits. Table 5.2.1d (Size of Fiber Optic cables from MTR to each FTR and STR according to the number of flats)
floor should be equal to double the number of flats/
premises on the floor plus 2 fibers for smart solutions

Termination of these fibers shall be done by the The building owner/developer shall provide 42U
Installer in the wall mounted cabinets and in the ODF Cabinets with standard 19” rack and pre-connected
cabinets. The Installer must keep an extra length of patch panels with SC/APC fan-out cords in main
5 M of cable either end for terminations. The cables telecom room for termination of main incoming cables
shall be suitably labeled. The supplier must get the to the building and pre connected patch panels with
approval from UTT before starting the work and test SC/APC pigtails for termination of building distribution
results of installed cables shall be submitted for final cables which are located in adjacent 42U cabinets.The
approval. splitter and patching to racks must also be provided
Additional 16 Fibers cables to be provided from ODF in by building owner/developer.
main telecom room to each Secondary telecom room Separate cabinets should be provided for UTT incoming
and the roof telecom room for GSM. Fiber termination fiber cables and building riser fiber cables.
box to be provided in these rooms and cables should
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5.3 CIVIL WORKS REQUIRED BY • In case if conduits are planned to connect the • Pull boxes should be located in a way where they • The length of cable between the farthest
(FTR) and the (ONU) then 2 x 25mm conduits shall are readily accessible at all times. Pull boxes to be Telecommunications Outlet and the ONU enclosure
THE CONTRACTOR be installed to connect the FTR with each ONU spaced at a maximum of 15 M apart to minimize shall not exceed 90m (295 ft.)
enclosure (ropes to be inside the conduits for cable stress during installation and to provide • A minimum of two dual Telecommunication Outlets
5.3.1 BACK BOXES FOR ALL cable pulling). In the ONU side the conduits shall be serviceability in the future. shall be provided for each individual room in
connected directly up to the ONU enclosure while •
TELECOMMUNICATION OUTLETS: in the FTR the conduits shall be connected to a
Conduits must be free from sharp edges, to different locations. (Living, Dining and bedrooms)
prevent cable damage during and subsequent • A minimum of one dual Telecommunication Outlet
All back boxes for the Telecommunication sockets must cable tray which will be connected to the opening of to pulling. shall be provided for each kitchen and Maids room
have a minimum of 47mm depth with the entrance of the wall mounted rack.
• Conduits protruding through a floor should be if available.
the cable from the top or bottom back side of the box terminated at a minimum of 50 mm from the floor
as in the picture below. 5.3.3 CONTAINMENT FOR GSM to prevent water or other liquids from flowing into 5.4.2 CABLING &
CABLES: the conduits.
TERMINATION:
• 300 mm cable trays shall be installed from the FTR 5.4 COPPER HORIZONTAL • The Cables used for these wiring must comply with
throughout the corridors in a ring shape minimum CAT 6A for Broad band services & for
• A connection to the inside of each flat is required
CABLING (F/FTP CABLE) telephone standards.
to be installed with a 100mm cable tray connecting All conductors in each cable should be connected • Horizontal cabling system shall be based on Cat 6A
the flats and the ring cable tray which is routed in to a single RJ45 connector at the work area outlets FTP LSZH Shielded as per the design drawings and
the corridors. The cable tray shall enter inside the and patch panel. Each cable should be terminated to UTT structure cabling guidelines.
flat through an opening above the main entrance of maintain the twists in each pair within 5mm of the
the flat and stop above the first permanent access
• All the components in the link (Cable, Connectors
termination. Proper strain relief should be provided and cable assemblies) must be shielded in line with
panel. for the cable at the outlets and patch panel, avoiding this document.
strain on the conductors.
5.3.4 CONDUITS INSIDE THE • The SCS cable planned shall meet the designed
Color coding for the termination should be as per the service requirements within the particular flat level
Table 5.3.1a (Standard Back Box for Dual or
Single Data Point)
FLATS: following table. and should have built-in flexibility, to meet growing
needs of the tenants.
5.3.2 HORIZONTAL PATHWAYS • All conduits within the flat shall be installed in a
Pair Tip Ring • All SCS cables shall be properly labeled and
star topology method (point to point) from ONU terminated, in the RJ45 sockets and in CAT 6A
(FROM FTR TO ONU): enclosure to each individual outlet. 1 White Blue Patch panel by the UTT approved Vendor.
• The use of conduits as a horizontal raceway system 2 White Orange • Building Owner is responsible for replacement of in-
• Horizontal Pathways (conduits, Sleeves, Cable trays
should only be considered when the outlet locations 3 White Green
etc.) are used for pulling the cables from the ONU building cables and other fixtures, if these become
are permanent, the device densities are low and 4 White Brown faulty.
cabinet to the Telecommunications outlets in the
flexibility is not required.
apartment. Table 5.4a (Color coding for termination) • Cable diagrams must be submitted to UTT for
• The minimum size of a conduit pipe used as a approval at the design stage and as-built is
• The methods of connecting the (FTR) and the (ONU)
horizontal pathway from the ONU cabinet to the
can be done only with cable trays or conduits
Telecommunications Outlet shall be 2 x25mm (1 5.4.1 HORIZONTAL CABLING required on completion
• In case a cable tray is used for connecting the inch).
• The whole SCS cabling (end to end Fiber and
(FTR) to the (ONU) 200mm sized cable tray shall • The physical topology of the horizontal cabling Copper) should be purchased from one of the
• Each conduit installed shall not have more than 2 shall be configured as a star topology with each vendors approved by UTT. Mix and match of
be installed above the false ceiling from the FTR
bends of 90° outlet connected directly to a flat / Apartment different brands of cables are prohibited.
cabinet up to the entrance of the flat, afterwards
2 x 25mm conduits have to be interconnected • For the conduits, the inside bending radius should Distribution Box inside the Flat or Apartment. No • Completed SCS shall be subject to acceptance
between the cable tray and the ONU enclosure always be at least 10 times the internal diameter. looping of cables from outlet to outlet is permitted. by UTT. However, the design and performance of
having a permanent access panel exactly at the • Minimum of one nylon draw wire 6 mm at least • The horizontal cabling is to be provided to dual the SCS system shall be the responsibility of the
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• Any upgrading required in the in–building facility, change in building status or damage shall be finish etc. should be reviewed. 5.4.9 LABELING:
Telecommunication cables, due to either enhanced provided by building Owner upon UTT approval. • The back boxes dedicated for the CAT 6A sockets
demand, change in building status or damage shall • The modules for coaxial cable shall be individual shall be 50mm deep as per the drawing shown in LABEL ELEMENTS
be provided by building Owner upon UTT approval. snap-in style female-to-female bulkhead adapters, the civil requirement. All cabinets, ports, patch panels, outlets, and horizontal
• The supply and termination of F/FTP cables on and shall fit all other installed telecommunications cables should be labeled. A typewritten standard
Patch panel and sockets locations shall be the wall plates, Outlets and field-configurable patch 5.4.7 CABLE CAPACITIES IN labeling system is recommended. The labeling scheme
responsibility of the vendors approved by UTT. panels and patch blocks. Bulkhead modules shall be shall be submitted by the contractor for UTT approval
available in multiple colors to match the housings
CABLE TRAYS/CONDUITS: at the design stage.
5.4.3 TELECOMMUNICATION or provide unique color-coding for port I.D. Modules
When the internal cable trays, risers and Ladders etc., HORIZONTAL CABLE LABELS
shall be UL listed. All plastics used in construction
SOCKETS: of the module bodies shall be fire-retardant with a
are designed, supplied and installed by others, the The label on all horizontal cables at both ends shall be
maximum number of F/FTP cables shall not exceed using a self-laminating, wrap around label.
UL flammability rating of 94V-0.
All outlets should be Category 6A performance, in a 75% of the tray , However this need to be reduced in USER OUTLET LABELS
double gang white faceplate. All RJ45 outlets should
• Minimum coaxial cables with an 18 AWG center the case of bends and crossovers.
conductor and 75 ohmcharacteristic impedance, Each RJ45 user outlet should be labeled with a unique
be fitted with shutters to prevent the ingress of dirt Where an FO Cable block wiring is considered, a very identifier, typically using the agreed scheme.
the center conductor is ordinarily solid copper, the
and dust. careful consideration must be taken, while designing
shielding shall be much heavier (typically aluminum
• Provision of two dual Sockets for the system .The owner shall be responsible for the
Telecommunication services should be installed in
foil/95% copper braid), and tolerances are more
design, supply and maintenance of all related items. 5.5 BACKBONE CABLING:
tightly controlled, to improve impedance stability.
every room and one dual for the kitchen and maids
room. Conduit with not less than 2 x25mm (1 inch) 5.4.8 PATCHING: 5.5.1 RISER (VERTICAL)
shall be connected between each socket locations 5.4.5 MODULAR RG6 JACKS • The design of patch frame layouts is critical FIBER CABLING:
and the ONU enclosure. to create a high level of manageability within a
• All sockets should have 2 x angled CAT 6A shielded Modular jacks shall be F-connector meeting the compact cabinet, whilst maintaining effective The backbone cabling in used to connect the MTR
connectors minimum requirements for T.V connection. operations when used by the customer. with each FTR in the building using fiber cables. The
• Every socket must be connected with a minimum The outlets shall be distributed as single outlets in • All the horizontal copper FTP cabling shall be cables will be running from each MTR through the
of 2 x four pair SCS Cat 6A cable, following are each room in the flat including the maid’s room. terminated in 24 port Patch panel, placed inside riser having the dressing done in a neat way where the
topology with RJ45. the ONU cabinet. cables shall be arranged side by side and tightened
• The SCS Contractor shall provide Category 6A with Velcro tapes and not with the normal cable ties.
Telecommunication sockets, cables and associated
facilities within the various rooms and premises are to 5.4.6 MODULAR JACKS LSZH cable assemblies at the ONT and at the Wall The size of the cables pulled shall be as per table no
4.3 in this guideline. All backbone FO cables shall be
be provided by the building Owner. CATEGORY 6A SHIELDED RJ45: Outlets.
G-657B standard tight buffer LSZH.
• The SCS Contractor shall provide 50%of the total
5.4.4 TELEVISION CABLING, • Modular jacks shall be Category 6A RJ45 number of the number of wall outlets and 50% of
the number of patch panel connectors as per the 5.5.2 MTR CABINETS
meeting the minimum requirements of TIA/EIA
TERMINATION AND SOCKETS: 568 B-2.10and ISO 11801:2002/Amd 2:2010. below length • Building Distribution cabinets: Those 42U free
Modular jacks shall be wired to the T568B wiring - For Wall Outlet, the cable assembly shall be 3m stand cabinets shall be provided in the MTR for
• The Cables used for these wiring must comply pattern. - For the ONT the cable assembly shall be 1m terminating the fibers that are connected to each
with minimum RG 6 coaxial cable for Broad band FTR, in case more than one cabinet is required
services & Television standards. • Category 6A modular Jacks FTP Shielded shall be • Category 6A cable assemblies shall be 4-pair then the arrangement shall be side by side having
third party component verified for compliance with RJ45/RJ45 FTP Shielded horizontal cabling, and
• Single coaxial cable shall be laid from the ONU ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.2-10 or ISO11801:2002/ must be factory terminated.
the patching schedule hanged on the glass door.
enclosure to each Socket in each room of the flat The cabinets shall be fully loaded with Fiber patch
following star topology.
Amd 2:2010 category 6A transmission • Fielded Terminated Cable assemblies are not panels, cable managers and SC/APC pig tails.
performance Standard. accepted.
• The connector of the socket shall be F-connector. • UTT Incoming cable cabinets: Those 42U free
• All accessory plates should be Dual. The use of • The SCS Contractor shall provide detailed of FO stand cabinets shall be provided in the MTR
• Any upgrading required in the in–building facility, any special faceplate, which may be specific to any patching schedule as per the table attached in the for terminating the fibers that are entering the
Television cables, due to either enhanced demand, other manufacturer’s product range, such as brass last section of the guidelines. building from the POP room, the cabinets shall be

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placed opposite the building distribution cabinets 5.6.2 TERMINATION FTR SIDE • Glass front door with locks • 24U x 600mm wide x 150mm deep 19” equipment
and in case more than one cabinet is required • Steel doors on the sides and the back cabinet
then the arrangement of the UTT Incoming cable • The fibers from all ONUs reaching the FTR shall be • Perforated Front Door with provision for air
cabinets shall be side by side. The cabinets shall • Air Circulation inside the cabinet
spliced in the FTR wall mounted cabinet in FO patch circulation
be fully loaded patch panels and cable managers panels. A separate patch panel shall be dedicated • Openings for cable entry on the top and bottom of
identical to the number of the panels in the Building the cabinet • Vertical Cable Management
for those fibers, splicing in the patch panels that is
distribution Cabinets. The patch panels shall be
used for the vertical back bone cables is prohibited • Horizontal cable management • Bonded to a local earth point
provided with fan-out chords (SC/APC) and not
pigtails. • Vertical cable management • RAL 9010 color coding (Default, other color has
• The connectivity between the Building distribution 5.7 INDOOR CABINETS • Bonded to a local earth point
MOQ & custom lead times)
cabinets and the UTT Incoming cable cabinets shall SPECIFICATION • PDU and other accessories
be connected using 10m patch cords that have We recommend that the proposed locations of the
to be provided by the building owner. Fiber cable Depending upon the termination and Patch panel cabinets have sufficient space around the cabinets
raceways shall be installed on top of the cabinets in requirement, and to accommodate other active and C) INSIDE APPARTMENT CABINETS (ONU ENCLOSURE) to allow access for installation and maintenance and
a ring shape to connect the patch cords between passive equipment, a Cabinet with standard 19” rack These shall be installed in Flats, Villas, shops, etc. and should be located in central locations, where all the
both cabinets; the raceways shall be purchased by is required, generally complying with the following:- is flush mounted in the wall, at a common location terminations of the SCS cables on Patch panels, fiber
the approved vendors of UTT only.
FREE STANDING TYPES where all SCS cables, patch panels, fibers, power and termination and ONUs, power socket and Battery
The free standing types are used in high rise buildings, ONU equipment are proposed to be installed. The backup, shall be installed. Refer to the below design
Cabinet shall be exclusive for UTT use and no access of the cabinet
5.5.3 TERMINATION shopping malls, Hospitals, Airports, Large commercial
to others shall be allowed.
establishments in Main Telecommunication Rooms.
• In the MTR the cables shall be spliced with G-657B 42U 800mm wide x 800mm deep 19” equipment
pigtails in a simplex 24ports FO path panel, cabinet
each floor shall have a dedicated patch panel;
mixing more than 1 floor in a single patch panel
is prohibited. Each GSM/Secondary room shall • Glass front door with locks
also be terminated in a dedicated patch panel. • Steel doors on the sides and the back
The arrangement inside the 42U Rack shall have
2 FO patch panels and 1 Cable manager. The
• Air Circulation inside the cabinet
arrangement of the patch panels shall start from • Openings for cable entry on the top and bottom of
the top of the rack . the cabinet
• Jacking Feet
5.6 HORIZONTAL FIBER CABLING: • Horizontal cable management
• Vertical cable management
The horizontal fiber cabling is used for connecting
each flat (ONU) with the FTR at the same floor, each
• Bonded to a local earth point
ONU shall be connected with a minimum of a 2C FO • PDU and other accessories
cable LSZH G-657B standard tight buffer running
through the dedicated conduits/cable trays up to the B) WALL MOUNTED TYPE CABINETS
wall mounted rack in the FTR
The wall mounted cabinets shall be installed in the
Floor Telecommunication Rooms and the Secondary /
5.6.1 TERMINATION ONU SIDE GSM Telecommunication Rooms
Table 5.7c (UTT Approved Optical Network Unit Enclosure)

• The 2 core FO cables that are reaching the ONU

shall be terminated in a Fiber premises box
12U (H) x 600mm wide x 500mm deep 19” equipment
containing 2 x SC/APC adaptors and pigtails, the
Cabinet
termination shall be used by the splicing method

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06 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM The building owner/developer shall provide 42U
Cabinets with standard 19” rack and pre-connected
6.3.2 HORIZONTAL PATHWAYS
(FROM FTR TO ONU):
FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS /
patch panels with SC/APC fan-out chords in main
telecom room for termination of main incoming cables
to the building and termination of building distribution • Horizontal Pathways (conduits, Sleeves, Cable trays
OFFICES / RETAIL AREAS (SCS) cables. Termination of incoming cable from POP
shall be by UTT. The number of terminations shall
etc.) are used for pulling the cables from the ONU
cabinet to the Telecommunications outlets in the
be considered the same as the number of cables area.
terminated for the building distribution. Termination • The methods of connecting the (FTR) and the
of all other fiber cables shall be by owner/installer (ONU) can be done only with cable trays or conduits
Separate cabinets should be provided for UTT incoming • In case a cable tray is used for connecting the
fiber cables and building riser fiber cables. (FTR) to the (ONU) 200mm sized cable tray shall
6.1 INTRODUCTION: For buildings where the tenancy area is known and be installed above the false ceiling from the FTR
partitioned already, the building owner/Developer cabinet up to the entrance of the flat, afterwards
To deliver state of the art services from the ONU, a SCS shall install a minimum of 8 core Single Mode (SM) 6.3 CIVIL WORKS REQUIRED BY 2 x 25mm conduits have to be interconnected
on star topology is required either by the developer or tight buffer fiber cable G657-B – ITU-T standard as THE CONTRACTOR between the cable tray and the ONU enclosure
by the end user in case of shell & core. specified in the structure cabling guideline, from having a permanent access panel exactly at the
ONU enclosure of each office/premises to the Floor point of the interconnection
The minimum requirement is standard CAT 6A F/FTP
telecom room on each floor. 6.3.1 BACK BOXES FOR ALL
cable with Shielded RJ45 connectivity that supports • In case if conduits are planned to connect the
10GbE in compliance with the TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 or From the Floor telecom room on each floor to Main TELECOMMUNICATION OUTLETS: (FTR) and the (ONU) then 2 x 25mm conduits shall
ISO 11801:2002/Amd2:2010 standards. telecom in ground floor a multicore indoor single be installed to connect the FTR with each ONU
mode fiber cable shall be provided. Size of the cable All back boxes for the Telecommunication sockets enclosure (ropes to be inside the conduits for
The SCS design shall be discussed and approved by
from main telecom room to floor telecom room on must have a min of 47mm depth with the entrance of cable pulling). In the ONU side the conduits shall be
UTT engineering team.
each floor should be equal to double the number of the cable from the top or bottom back side of the box connected directly up to the ONU enclosure while
However, the following are the general minimum cores in each office on the floor plus 25% extra for as in the picture below. in the FTR the conduits shall be connected to a
requirements of structured cabling Systems, for maintenance & unforeseen demand. cable tray which will be connected to the opening of
provision of service.
All the fiber cables in the Main Telecommunication the wall mounted rack.
rooms, Floor Telecommunication rooms and Secondary
6.2 INSTALLATION OF telecommunication rooms shall be terminated on 19”,
6.3.3 CONTAINMENT FOR GSM
24 ports simplex fiber patch panels.
IN-BUILDING FIBER CABLES: CABLES:
The single mode fiber shall have maximum attenuation
of 0.38 dB/km @ 1310 nm and 0.22 dB/km @ 1550
6.2.1 OFFICE AREAS IN nm in line with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B1 FO attenuation • 300 mm cable trays shall be installed from the FTR
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS& limits. throughout the corridors in a ring shape
RETAIL AREAS Termination of these fibers shall be done by the • A connection to the inside of each office is required
Installer in the wall mounted cabinets and in the ODF to be installed with a 100mm cable tray connecting
Table 6.3.1a (Standard Back Box for
For Shell & Core where the floors of the commercial cabinets. The Installer must keep an extra length of Dual or Single Data Point) the flats and the ring cable tray which is routed in
building is an open space then the building owner/ 5 M of cable either end for terminations. The cables the corridors. The cable tray shall enter inside the
Developer shall install a minimum of 8 core Single Mode shall be from UTT approved brand/vendor. office through an opening above the main entrance
All floor boxes for the Telecommunication sockets shall
(SM) tight buffer fiber cable G657-B – ITU-T standard Additional 16 Fibers cables to be provided from ODF in of the flat and stop above the first permanent
be compatible for CAT6A F/FTP cables with shielded
as specified in the structure cabling guideline for every main telecom room to each Secondary telecom room access panel.
solution and adequate separation from the power
50m²in open office areas and for every 100m² in open and the roof telecom room for GSM. Fiber termination sockets. The floor boxes shall be also compatible • For Shell and core and open spaces in the floors
retail/shops areas, from ONU enclosure of each office box to be provided in these rooms and cables should with the adaptors and connectors from the approved the cable trays shall be installed as per the
to the Floor telecom room on each floor. be terminated at both ends with pigtails. vendors of UTT approved design of GSM system by UTT

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6.3.4 CONDUITS INSIDE THE power to reduce electromagnetic interference. 6.4.2 CABLING & TERMINATION: 6.4.3 TELECOMMUNICATION
The dividers for separation of compartments in the
OFFICES / RETAIL: raceway should be bonded to ground. • The Cables used for these wiring must comply with SOCKETS:
• All conduits within the office shall be installed in minimum CAT 6A for Broad band services & for
All outlets should be Category 6A performance, in a
a star topology method (point to point) from ONU 6.4 COPPER HORIZONTAL telephone standards.
double gang white faceplate. All RJ45 outlets should
enclosure to each individual outlet.
CABLING (F/FTP CABLE) • Horizontal cabling system shall be based on Cat 6A be fitted with shutters to prevent the ingress of dirt
• The use of conduits as a horizontal raceway system FTP LSZH Shielded as per the design drawings and and dust.
should only be considered when the outlet locations All conductors in each cable should be connected UTT structure cabling guidelines. • Provision of one dual socket for Telecommunication
are permanent, the device densities are low and to a single RJ45 connector at the work area outlets • All the components in the link (Cable, Connectors services should be installed for every work area.
flexibility is not required. and patch panel. Each cable should be terminated to Conduit with not less than 2 x 25mm (1 inch) shall
and cable assemblies) must be shielded in line with
• The minimum size of a conduit pipe used as a maintain the twists in each pair within 5mm of the
this document. be connected between each socket locations and
horizontal pathway from the ONU cabinet to the termination. Proper strain relief should be provided the ONU enclosure.
Telecommunications Outlet shall be 2 x 25mm (1 for the cable at the outlets and patch panel, avoiding • The SCS cable planned shall meet the designed
• All sockets should have 2 x angled CAT 6A shielded
inch). strain on the conductors. service requirements within the particular flat level
connectors
• Each conduit installed shall not have more than 2 Color coding for the termination should be as per the and should have built-in flexibility, to meet growing
following table. needs of the tenants.
• Every socket must be connected with a minimum
bends of 90° of 2 x four pair SCS Cat 6A cable, following star
• For the conduits, the inside bending radius should • All SCS cables shall be properly labeled and topology with RJ45.
always be at least 10 times the internal diameter. Pair Tip Ring terminated, in the RJ45 sockets and in CAT 6A Telecommunication sockets, cables and associated
• Minimum of one nylon draw wire 6 mm at least Patch panel by the UTT approved Vendor. facilities within the various rooms and premises are to
must be installed in a conduit. 1 White Blue
2 White Orange
• Building Owner is responsible for replacement of in- be provided by the building Owner.
• Pull boxes should be located in a way where they building cables and other fixtures, if these become
3 White Green
are readily accessible at all times. Pull boxes to be faulty.
spaced at a maximum of 15 M apart to minimize 4 White Brown 6.4.4 MODULAR JACKS
cable stress during installation and to provide • Cable diagrams must be submitted to UTT for
CATEGORY 6A SHIELDED RJ45:
Table 6.4.a (Color coding for termination) approval at the design stage and as-built is
serviceability in the future.
required on completion
• Conduits must be free from sharp edges, to
6.4.1 HORIZONTAL CABLING: • Modular jacks shall be Category 6A RJ45
prevent cable damage during and subsequent • The whole SCS cabling (end to end Fiber and meeting the minimum requirements of TIA/EIA
to pulling. Copper) should be purchased from one of the 568 B-2.10and ISO 11801:2002/Amd 2:2010.
• The physical topology of the horizontal cabling shall
• Conduits protruding through a floor should be be configured as a star topology with each outlet vendors approved by UTT. Mix and match of Modular jacks shall be wired to the T568B wiring
terminated at a minimum of 50 mm from the floor connected directly to a Distribution Box inside the different brands of cables are prohibited. pattern.
to prevent water or other liquids from flowing into office / shop. No looping of cables from outlet to • Completed SCS shall be subject to acceptance • Category 6A modular Jacks FTP Shielded shall be
the conduits. outlet is permitted. third party component verified for compliance with
by UTT. However, the design and performance of
• The horizontal cabling is to be provided to dual ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.2-10 or ISO11801:2002/
the SCS system shall be the responsibility of the
RJ45 angled outlets throughout. Amd 2:2010 category 6A transmission
installer / Owner
6.3.5 UNDER FLOOR RACEWAY • The length of cable between the farthest
performance Standard.
INSIDE THE OFFICES / RETAIL: • Any upgrading required in the in–building facility, • All accessory plates should be Dual. The use of
Telecommunications Outlet and the ONU enclosure
Telecommunication cables, due to either enhanced any special faceplate, which may be specific to any
shall not exceed 90m (295 ft.)
demand, change in building status or damage shall other manufacturer’s product range, such as brass
• For general office spaces, an under floor raceway • A minimum of one dual Telecommunication Outlets be provided by building Owner upon UTT approval. finish etc. should be reviewed.
system should be used for maximum flexibility when shall be provided for each work area
a raised floor is installed • The supply and termination of F/FTP cables on • The back boxes dedicated for the CAT 6A sockets
• A minimum of one dual Telecommunication Outlet
shall be 47mm deep as per the drawing shown in
• In multi-channel layouts, separate raceways must shall be provided for each kitchen if available and Patch panel and sockets locations shall be the
responsibility of the vendors approved by UTT. the civil requirement.
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6.4.5 CABLE CAPACITIES IN 6.4.7 LABELING • UTT Incoming cable cabinets: Those 42U free 6.6.1 TERMINATION ONU SIDE
stand cabinets shall be provided in the MTR
CABLE TRAYS/CONDUITS: All cabinets, ports, patch panels, outlets, and horizontal for terminating the fibers that are entering the • The 8 core FO cables that are reaching the
cables should be labeled. A typewritten standard building from the POP room, the cabinets shall be ONU shall be terminated in a Fiber patch panel
When the internal cable trays, risers and Ladders etc., placed opposite the building distribution cabinets containing 8 x SC/APC simplex adaptors and
labeling system is recommended. The labeling scheme
are designed, supplied and installed by others, the and in case more than one cabinet is required pigtails, the termination shall be used by the
shall be submitted by the contractor for UTT approval
maximum number of F/FTP cables shall not exceed then the arrangement of the UTT Incoming cable splicing method. The path panel will be installed and
at the design stage.
75% of the tray , However this need to be reduced in cabinets shall be side by side. The cabinets shall located in a 15U wall mounted cabinet.
the case of bends and crossovers. HORIZONTAL CABLE LABELS
be fully loaded patch panels and cable managers
Where an FO Cable block wiring is considered, a very The label on all horizontal cables at both ends shall be identical to the number of the panels in the Building
careful consideration must be taken, while designing using a self-laminating, wrap around label. distribution Cabinets. The patch panels shall be 6.6.2 TERMINATION FTR SIDE
the system .The owner shall be responsible for the USER OUTLET LABELS provided with fan-out chords (SC/APC) and not • The fibers from all ONUs reaching the FTR shall be
design, supply and maintenance of all related items. Each RJ45 user outlet should be labeled with a unique pigtails. spliced in the FTR wall mounted cabinet in FO patch
identifier, typically using the agreed scheme. • The connectivity between the Building distribution panels. A separate patch panel shall be dedicated
cabinets and the UTT Incoming cable cabinets shall
6.4.6 PATCHING: be connected using 10m patch cords that have
for those fibers, splicing in the patch panels that is
used for the vertical back bone cables is prohibited
6.5 BACKBONE CABLING: to be provided by the building owner. Fiber cable
• The design of patch frame layouts is critical raceways shall be installed on top of the cabinets in
to create a high level of manageability within a 6.5.1 RISER (VERTICAL) FIBER a ring shape to connect the patch cords between 6.7 INDOOR CABINETS
compact cabinet, whilst maintaining effective
CABLING: both cabinets; the raceways shall be purchased by SPECIFICATION
operations when used by the customer. the approved vendors of UTT only.
• All the horizontal copper FTP cabling shall be The backbone cabling in used to connect the MTR with Depending upon the termination and Patch panel
requirement, and to accommodate other active and
terminated in 24 port Patch panel, placed inside each FTR in the building using fiber cables. The cables 6.5.3 TERMINATION passive equipment, a Cabinet with standard 19” rack
the ONU cabinet. will be running from each MTR through the riser having
the dressing done in a neat way where the cables shall is required, generally complying with the following:-
• The SCS Contractor shall provide Category 6A • In the MTR the cables shall be spliced with
be arranged side by side and tightened with Velcro G-657/B pigtails in a simplex 24ports FO path
LSZH cable assemblies at the ONT and at the Wall A) FREE STANDING TYPES
tapes and not with the normal cable ties. The size of panel, each floor shall have a dedicated patch
Outlets. the cables pulled shall be as the calculation based on The free standing types are used in high rise buildings,
panel; mixing more than 1 floor in a single patch
the number of offices or area in case of open spaces. shopping malls, Hospitals, Airports, Large commercial
• The SCS Contractor shall provide 50%of the total panel is prohibited. Each GSM/Secondary room
establishments in Main Telecommunication Rooms.
number of the number of wall outlets and 50% of All backbone FO cables shall be G-657B standard tight shall also be terminated in a dedicated patch
buffer LSZH. panel. The arrangement inside the 42U Rack shall 42U 800mm wide x 800mm deep 19” equipment
the number of patch panel connectors as per the
have 2 FO patch panels and 1 Cable manager. The cabinet
below length
- For Wall Outlet, the cable assembly shall be 3m 6.5.2 MTR CABINETS arrangement of the patch panels shall start from
the top of the rack • Glass front door with locks
- For the ONT the cable assembly shall be 1m • Building Distribution cabinets: Those 42U free • Steel doors on the sides and the back
stand cabinets shall be provided in the MTR for
• Category 6A cable assemblies shall be 4-pair
terminating the fibers that are connected to each
6.6 HORIZONTAL FIBER • Air Circulation inside the cabinet
RJ45/RJ45 FTP Shielded horizontal cabling, and
FTR, in case more than one cabinet is required CABLING: • Openings for cable entry on the top and bottom of
must be factory terminated. then the arrangement shall be side by side having the cabinet
• Fielded Terminated Cable assemblies are not the patching schedule hanged on the glass door. The horizontal fiber cabling is used for connecting • Jacking Feet
accepted. The cabinets shall be fully loaded with Fiber patch each office (ONU) with the FTR at the same floor, each • Horizontal cable management
ONU shall be connected with a minimum of a 8C FO
• The SCS Contractor shall provide detailed of FO
panels, cable managers and SC/APC pig tails. • Vertical cable management
cable LSZH G-657B standard tight buffer running
patching schedule as per the table attached in the through the dedicated conduits/cable trays up to the • Bonded to a local earth point
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B) WALL MOUNTED TYPE CABINETS
The wall mounted cabinets shall be installed in the Floor
C) INSIDE OFFICES/ RETAIL CABINETS (15U WALL
MOUNTED RACK) 07 STRUCTURED CABLING
Telecommunication Rooms and the Secondary / GSM
Telecommunication Rooms
The wall mounted cabinets shall be installed in the
office areas for connection if the office with the FTR, in
case of shell & core the cabinets have to be installed
SYSTEM FOR VILLAS /
12U (H) x 600mm wide x 500mm deep 19” equipment
Cabinet
as per the regulation of open offices spaces in every
100m². For the known spaces the cabinets shall be
TOWN HOUSES / DUPLEX
•
•
Glass front door with locks
Steel doors on the sides and the back
installed either in the server room area of the office or
in a suitable accessible location FLATS (SCS)
15U (H) x 600mm wide x 500mm deep 19” equipment
• Air Circulation inside the cabinet
Cabinet
• Openings for cable entry on the top and bottom of the
cabinet
• Glass front door with locks 7.1 INTRODUCTION:
• Steel doors on the sides and the back
• Horizontal cable management To deliver state of the art services from the ONU, a
• Air Circulation inside the cabinet SCS on star topology is required.
• Vertical cable management
• Openings for cable entry on the top and bottom of The minimum requirement is standard CAT 6A F/FTP
• Bonded to a local earth point
the cabinet cable with Shielded RJ45 connectivity that supports
• PDU and other accessories
• Horizontal cable management 10GbE in compliance with the TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 or
• Vertical cable management ISO 11801:2002/Amd2:2010 standards.
• Bonded to a local earth point In addition one RG6 socket shall be provided for
the television purposes in every room for the TV
• PDU and other accessories
connectivity. Table 7.2.1a (Standard Back Box for Dual or Single
Data Point)
The SCS design in this section is little different than the
previous sections as the FO cables are not included CONDUITS INSIDE THE VILLAS:
under the building contractor scope. When we talk • All conduits within the flat shall be installed in a
about villas, only copper cables are required as UTT star topology method (point to point) from ONU
will be bringing in the Fiber Cable directly from the enclosure to each individual outlet.
manhole to the ONU enclosure (customer premises • The use of conduits as a horizontal raceway system
box) should only be considered when the outlet locations
However, the following are the general minimum are permanent, the device densities are low and
requirements of structured cabling Systems, for flexibility is not required.
provision of service. • The minimum size of a conduit pipe used as a
horizontal pathway from the ONU cabinet to the
7.2 CIVIL WORKS REQUIRED BY Telecommunications Outlet shall be 2 x 25mm (1
inch).
THE CONTRACTOR
• Each conduit installed shall not have more than 2
bends of 90°
7.2.1 Back Boxes for All • For the conduits, the inside bending radius should
Telecommunication Outlets always be at least 10 times the internal diameter.
All back boxes for the Telecommunication sockets • Minimum of one nylon draw wire 6 mm at least
must have a min of 47mm depth with the entrance of must be installed in a conduit.
the cable from the top or bottom back side of the box • In villas or town houses where it consists of more
as in the picture below. than one floor, all the conduits from upper floors

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floors shall be routed to a pull box on that floor and shall not exceed 90m (295 ft.) demand, change in building status or damage shall • The modules for coaxial cable shall be individual
the pull box will be connected vertically in line with • A minimum of two dual Telecommunication Outlets be provided by building Owner upon UTT approval. snap-in style female-to-female bulkhead adapters,
all other floors to the level of the location of ONU shall be provided for each individual room in • The supply and termination of F/FTP cables on and shall fit all other installed telecommunications
enclosure. All telecommunication sockets shall be different locations. (Living, Dining and bedrooms) Patch panel and sockets locations shall be the wall plates, Outlets and field-configurable patch
connected to the ONU enclosure. responsibility of the vendors approved by UTT. panels and patch blocks. Bulkhead modules shall be
• A minimum of one dual Telecommunication Outlet
available in multiple colors to match the housings
• Conduits must be free from sharp edges, to shall be provided for each kitchen and Maids room
prevent cable damage during and subsequent or provide unique color-coding for port I.D. Modules
if available.
to pulling. 7.3.2 TELECOMMUNICATION shall be UL listed. All plastics used in construction
• Conduits protruding through a floor should be SOCKETS: of the module bodies shall be fire-retardant with a
UL flammability rating of 94V-0.
terminated at a minimum of 50 mm from the floor 7.3.1 CABLING & TERMINATION:
to prevent water or other liquids from flowing into All outlets should be Category 6A performance, in a • Minimum coaxial cables with an 18 AWG center
the conduits. • The Cables used for these wiring must comply with double gang white faceplate. All RJ45 outlets should conductor and 75 ohmcharacteristic impedance,
minimum CAT 6A for Broad band services & for be fitted with shutters to prevent the ingress of dirt the center conductor is ordinarily solid copper, the
telephone standards. and dust. shielding shall be much heavier (typically aluminum
7.3 COPPER HORIZONTAL
• Horizontal cabling system shall be based on Cat 6A • Provision of two dual Sockets for foil/95% copper braid), and tolerances are more
CABLING (F/FTP CABLE) FTP LSZH Shielded as per the design drawings and Telecommunication services should be installed tightly controlled, to improve impedance stability.
UTT structure cabling guidelines. in every room and one dual for the kitchen and
All conductors in each cable should be connected
• All the components in the link (Cable, Connectors maids room. Conduit with not less than 2 x 25mm 7.3.4 MODULAR RG6 JACKS
to a single RJ45 connector at the work area outlets
and cable assemblies) must be shielded in line with (1 inch) shall be connected between each socket
and patch panel. Each cable should be terminated to Modular jacks shall be F-connector meeting the
this document. locations and the ONU enclosure.
maintain the twists in each pair within 5mm of the minimum requirements for T.V connection.
termination. Proper strain relief should be provided • The SCS cable planned shall meet the designed • All sockets should have 2 x angled CAT 6A shielded
The outlets shall be distributed as single outlets in
for the cable at the outlets and patch panel, avoiding service requirements within the particular flat level connectors
each room in the flat including the maid’s room.
strain on the conductors. and should have built-in flexibility, to meet growing • Every socket must be connected with a minimum
Color coding for the termination should be as per the needs of the tenants. of 2 x four pair SCS Cat 6A cable, following star
following table. • All SCS cables shall be properly labeled and topology with RJ45. 7.3.5 MODULAR JACKS
terminated, in the RJ45 sockets and in CAT 6A Telecommunication sockets, cables and associated CATEGORY 6A SHIELDED RJ45:
Patch panel by the UTT approved Vendor. facilities within the various rooms and premises are to
Pair Tip Ring
• Building Owner is responsible for replacement of in- be provided by the building Owner. • Modular jacks shall be Category 6A RJ45
building cables and other fixtures, if these become meeting the minimum requirements of TIA/EIA
1 White Blue
faulty. 568 B-2.10and ISO 11801:2002/Amd 2:2010.
2 White Orange 7.3.3 TELEVISION CABLING, Modular jacks shall be wired to the T568B wiring
3 White Green • Cable diagrams must be submitted to UTT for
4 White Brown approval at the design stage and as-built is TERMINATION AND SOCKETS: pattern.
required on completion • Category 6A modular Jacks FTP Shielded shall be
Table 7.3a(Color coding for termination) • The Cables used for these wiring must comply third party component verified for compliance with
• The whole SCS cabling (end to end Fiber and with minimum RG 6 coaxial cable for Broad band ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.2-10 or ISO11801:2002/
• The physical topology of the horizontal cabling Copper) should be purchased from one of the services & Television standards. Amd 2:2010 category 6A transmission
shall be configured as a star topology with each vendors approved by UTT. Mix and match of • Single coaxial cable shall be laid from the ONU performance Standard.
outlet connected directly to a flat / Apartment different brands of cables are prohibited. enclosure to each Socket in each room of the flat • All accessory plates should be Dual. The use of
Distribution Box inside the Flat or Apartment. No • Completed SCS shall be subject to acceptance following star topology. any special faceplate, which may be specific to any
looping of cables from outlet to outlet is permitted. by UTT. However, the design and performance of • The connector of the socket shall be F-connector. other manufacturer’s product range, such as brass
• The horizontal cabling is to be provided to dual the SCS system shall be the responsibility of the
installer / Owner • Any upgrading required in the in–building facility, finish etc. should be reviewed.
RJ45 angled outlets throughout. Television cables, due to either enhanced demand, • The back boxes dedicated for the CAT 6A sockets
• The length of cable between the farthest • Any upgrading required in the in–building facility, change in building status or damage shall be shall be 50mm deep as per the drawing shown in
Telecommunications Outlet and the ONU enclosure Telecommunication cables, due to either enhanced provided by building Owner upon UTT approval. the civil requirement.

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7.3.6 CABLE CAPACITIES IN 7.3.8 LABELING: We recommend that the proposed locations of the terminations of the SCS cables on Patch panels, fiber
cabinets have sufficient space around the cabinets termination and ONUs, power socket and Battery
CABLE TRAYS/CONDUITS: LABEL ELEMENTS to allow access for installation and maintenance and backup, shall be installed. Refer to the below design
All cabinets, ports, patch panels, outlets, and horizontal should be located in central locations, where all the of the cabinet
When the internal cable trays, risers and Ladders etc.,
cables should be labeled. A typewritten standard
are designed, supplied and installed by others, the
labeling system is recommended. The labeling scheme
maximum number of F/FTP cables shall not exceed
shall be submitted by the contractor for UTT approval
75% of the tray , However this need to be reduced in
at the design stage.
the case of bends and crossovers.
HORIZONTAL CABLE LABELS
Where an FO Cable block wiring is considered, a very
careful consideration must be taken, while designing The label on all horizontal cables at both ends shall be
the system .The owner shall be responsible for the using a self-laminating, wrap around label.
design, supply and maintenance of all related items. USER OUTLET LABELS
Each RJ45 user outlet should be labeled with a unique
identifier, typically using the agreed scheme.
7.3.7 PATCHING
• The design of patch frame layouts is critical 7.4 INDOOR CABINETS
to create a high level of manageability within a
compact cabinet, whilst maintaining effective SPECIFICATION
operations when used by the customer.
Depending upon the termination and Patch panel
• All the horizontal copper FTP cabling shall be requirement, and to accommodate other active and
terminated in 24 port Patch panel, placed inside passive equipment, a Cabinet with standard 19” rack
the ONU cabinet. is required, generally complying with the following:
• The SCS Contractor shall provide Category 6A A) INSIDE APPARTMENT CABINETS (ONU ENCLOSURE)
LSZH cable assemblies at the ONT and at the Wall
Outlets. These shall be installed in Flats, Villas, shops, etc. and Table 7.4a (UTT Approved Optical Network Unit Enclosure)
is flush mounted in the wall, at a common location
• The SCS Contractor shall provide 50%of the total where all SCS cables, patch panels, fibers, power and
number of the number of wall outlets and 50% of ONU equipment are proposed to be installed. The
the number of patch panel connectors as per the Cabinet shall be exclusive for UTT use and no access
below length to others shall be allowed.
- For Wall Outlet, the cable assembly shall be 3m
- For the ONT the cable assembly shall be 1m • 24U x 600mm wide x 150mm deep 19” equipment
• Category 6A cable assemblies shall be 4-pair cabinet
RJ45/RJ45 FTP Shielded horizontal cabling, and • Perforated Front Door with provision for air
must be factory terminated. circulation
• Fielded Terminated Cable assemblies are not • Vertical Cable Management
accepted.
• Bonded to a local earth point
• The SCS Contractor shall provide detailed of FO
patching schedule as per the table attached in the • Ral-1013 color coding
last section of the guidelines.

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08 PROTECTION FROM 09 PRIVATE BRANCH
ELECTROMAGNETIC EXCHANGE (PBX),
INTERFERENCE SWITCHES & SERVERS
The following requirements apply to FTP cabling, 8.1 SEPARATION DISTANCE A private branch exchange (PBX) is a telephone connect them to the public switched telephone network
as pathways and spaces used to carry or house exchange that serves a particular business or office, (PSTN) via trunk lines. Because they incorporate
Telecommunications Cabling FROM POWER SOURCE: as opposed to one that a common carrier or telephone telephones, fax machines, modems, and more, the
• The proximity of cabling to electrical facilities During the design stages, separation of power and the company operates for many businesses or for the general term “extension” is used to refer to any end
and equipment that generate high levels of Structured Cabling Systems (SCS) must be considered. general public. PBXs are also referred to as: point on the branch.
electromagnetic interference (EMI) should be
taken into account for metallic cabling. Shielded data cables should not be installed near • PABX – private automatic branch exchange If the customer is having his own PBX, servers and
• Sources of EMI include : Power Cables, sources of electromagnetism. The following are a • EPABX – electronic private automatic branch networking system then a server room is required to
Photocopy equipment, electric motors, general guideline: exchange place all the equipment. In this case the ONU(s) shall
transformers, fluorescent lighting, arc welders Typical Building Environment, Minimum Separation be installed on a shelf in the server rack having the
and induction heaters etc. PBXs make connections among the internal telephones
Distance from Power Source < 480V FO cables from the FTR spliced in a Fiber patch panel.
• To avoid EMI, the Telecommunications pathways, of a private organization—usually a business—and also
spaces and metallic cables shall be installed
with the following clearances : Condition <2kVA 2-5kVA 5kVA
* 1.2 m (4 ft.) from large motors or
transformers
* 0.3 m (1 ft.) From conduit and cables used for
Unshielded power lines
10 TESTING
or electrical equipment in
electrical power distribution. 130mm 300mm 600mm
proximity to open or non-metal
* 12 cm (5 in) from fluorescent lighting. pathways Testing of the copper cables and the Fiber cables is Fluke Fiber backbone testing requirements:
• Pathways and metallic cables shall cross essential to obtain the BCC for the building
perpendicular to fluorescent lighting and electrical Limit Loss Formula (budget loss / Limit loss):
power cables or conduits. Unshielded power lines All copper cables shall be tested using Fluke DTX- a: For single fiber cable on 1310 nm
or electrical equipment in 1800/SYN power meter using the T568-b, TIA
65mm 155mm 300mm (Total no of adapters SC/APC * 0.4dB) + (Total no
proximity to grounded metal CAT6a Channel testing standard and the type of cable
conduit pathway
depending on what is installed on site. of splice * 0.02dB) + (Total length in KM * 0.25dB)
All fiber cables shall be tested using Fluke DTX-1800/ b: For ribbon fiber cable on 1310 nm.
Power lines enclosed in a
grounded metal conduit (or SYN power meter with DTX-SFM2 fiber modules with (Total no of SC/APC adapters * 0.4dB) + (Total no
equivalent shielding in proximity 50mm 155mm 300mm SC/APC adaptors. of splice *0.15dB) + (Total length in KM * 0.25dB)
to grounded metal conduit All fiber links end to end testing shall be done as per Note: The limit loss from MDF to ONU shall be less
pathway) than 2.16dB
the following:
Transformers and Electric
1M 1M 1M 1. End to end testing of back bone cables from MDF All testers shall be calibrated up to date for both
Motors
to ONU copper and fiber testing; calibration certificates have
Fluorescent lighting 300mm 300mm 300mm 2. End to end testing of spare back bone cables from to be submitted along with the testing results.
MDF to FTR All testing results shall be submitted in a soft copy
Table 8.1 (Separation Distance from power source)
3. End to end testing of GSM fiber cables from MDF with the original .flw file and a summary in a hard copy.
to STR

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11 IMPORTANT NOTES 13 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
FOR HANDOVER (PROJECT
COMPLETION)NOC / BCC ISSUANCE
01 This design guide explains in general, all UTT 06 Where deviations/comments/amendments are
requirements that will facilitate the provision of advised on the Design, Drawings must be corrected
Smart City Infrastructure to new buildings, yet the and re-submitted for approval.
requirements indicated in the ‘NOC’ (No Objection 07 One set of approved ‘As-Built’ drawings must
Certificate) should be fully complied. be submitted along with the Building Completion
02 Approved Brands must be followed to obtain Certificate, which will be certified by UTT. 13.1 Design Stage (before 03 2 sets of As Built Drawings (as per approved
‘NOC’ (No Objection Certificate)’ upon successful design drawings and shop drawings) signed and
inspection of the project. See Table 14.2a
08 UTT through its certified vendors will supply and starting construction) stamped by the consultant, main contractor and
install all the structured cabling & ELV (CCTV &
MEP contractor
03 Architects/Consultants/Designers must liaise Access Control System) equipment in line with other 01 Design Drawings approval form signed and
with UTT at the design stage and obtain UTT authority regulations after receiving confirmed order stamped 04 1 CD with the CAD drawings, CD shall be labeled
approval on the final Design Drawings. UTT from.Owner/Developers/Contractor. with all the details
02 Duct connection drawings showing the sections
approvals shall be valid for one year from the date This scope is not allowed to be carried out by any and elevations 05 Contact list of the concerned engineers (Facility
of the approval. other party. Management, Main contractor & MEP contractor)
Optional systems (Intercom, Gate Barrier & Digital 03 2 sets of the design drawings stamped by the
04 Minimum two sets of SCS& ELV design drawings, consultant 06 Patching Schedule of the FO Back Bone as per UTT
must be submitted for study and approval, Signage can be carried out by client in accordance sheet
before tendering, the submission shall be done with UTT approved brands and specifications) 04 1 CD with the CAD drawings, CD shall be labeled
with all the details 07 Labeling Scheme
through the proper channel 09 On completion of the requirements, any comments
05 Contact list as per table 12.0 08 Original Fluke testing results files for the copper
05 Minimum two sets of SCS & ELV shop drawings and snags advised by UTT Building Inspector must be and fiber back bone as per the testing procedure
shall be submitted for study and approval after attended to by the Contractor or Owner of the building, in section 9.0
awarding the contractor the project soon to avoid delays in the issuance of the Building 13.2 Mock up inspection
09 Handover of all required copper and fiber patch
Completion Certificate. 01 Mock up inspection request form signed and cords

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
stamped
12 02 2 sets of Shop Drawings (as per approved design 13.4 Building Completion
Certificate (BCC)
FOR DRAWING APPROVAL
drawings) signed and stamped by the consultant,
main contractor and MEP contractor
01 All of the above fully complied 100%
03 Layouts showing the cabinet arrangement /
under raised floor cable trays and overhead cable 02 Ownership Certification Issued and other
trays for all Telecommunication rooms mandatory documentation issued by relevant
• For Al Reem Island, all drawings to be submitted
Smart Building Infrastructure Drawing approval party.
through M/s Bunya. 04 1 CD with the CAD drawings, CD shall be labeled
• For Rawdhat Abu Dhabi, all drawings to be with all the details 03 All UTT Authority Fees have been settled (and but
submitted by consultant directly. Cover letter from Consultant with drawing reference for each sheet not limited to: NOC fees, Connection Charges) with
UTT accounts.
• All drawings must be submitted in Box Type drawing
cases separately for ELV & TELECOMMUNICATION.
Two hard copies of Telephone & ELV drawings with soft copies in two
separate hard box files clearly labeled with Sector & Plot
13.3 Final inspection stage 04 25 Year Warranty Certificate issued by the Vendor
for the specific project
All contact information for Main contractor, MEP contractor and Consultant 01 Final inspection request form signed and stamped
to be included along the cover letter. 05 A copy of the keys/Access Cards for all MDF, FTR,
by all parties STR rooms (labeled)
UTT Cable entry diagram to be submitted showing the sector and plot 02 Before backfilling of the duct connection to the
manhole connection as well as entry sleeves (Main & Diversity) 06 A copy of the keys for all Cabinets (labeled)
building, UTT supervisor should be informed for
Table 12.0 UTT Smart Building Infrastructure 07 Copy of NOC letter from UTT’s Smart Home
drawing approval documentation requirements Soft Copy of Architectural Building Design (Required for GSM Design) inspection and approval
Department

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14 EXAMPLES OF RELATED SINGLE VILLA COMPLEX OF VILLAS
BUILDINGS UP TO
(G+20)
BUILDINGS
MORE THAN (G+20)
SHOPPING MALLS
PALACES,
HOSPITALS &
GROUP OF SHOPS
& SHEDS
GROUP OF
WAREHOUSES

DOCUMENTS AND TABLES

HOTELS

Secondary / 12U (H) x 600 12U (H) x 600 12U (H) x 600
GSM / Roof Top mm (W) X 500 mm (W) X 500 mm (W) X 500
Telecom room mm (D) Wall mm (D) Wall mm (D) Wall
PALACES, Not required Not required No requirement No requirement No requirement
SINGLE VILLA COMPLEX OF VILLAS
BUILDINGS UP TO BUILDINGS
SHOPPING MALLS HOSPITALS &
GROUP OF SHOPS GROUP OF Distribution mounted type mounted type mounted type
(G+20) MORE THAN (G+20) & SHEDS WAREHOUSES Cabinet 19 “ 19” equipment 19” equipment 19” equipment
HOTELS
Rack Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet
Size:JRC 12 Joint Box Size:JRC 14 Joint Box
(Etisalat standard) (Etisalat standard)
Primary and Primary and
Size: 60x60x80cm.
Size:JRC-12 Joint Redundant Redundant Size:JRC 14 Joint Box Size:JRC 14 Joint Box Size:JRC 14 Joint Box Size:JRC 14 Joint Box
Location:Within the
Box (Etisalat standard) (Etisalat standard) (Etisalat standard) (Etisalat standard) (Etisalat standard)
Entry Box compound and at Max 24U (H) x 600mm 24U (H) x 600mm 24U (H) x 600mm 24U (H) x 600mm 24U (H) x 600mm 24U (H) x 600mm 15U (H) x 600mm
1 M from compound
Location:Depends upon Location: Location:Within the Location:Depending on Location:Depending on Location:Depending on Location:Depending on ONU Enclosure 24U (H) x 600mm
the layout Within the property, property, near plot the layout the layout the layout the layout (W) X 150mm (D) (W) X 150mm (D) (W) X 150mm (D) (W) X 150mm (D) (W) X 150mm (D) (W) X 150mm (D) (W) X 150mm (D)
wall line (By approved UTT (W) X 150mm (D)
near plot line. Addition- line. Additional Boxes flush mounted flush mounted flush mounted flush mounted flush mounted flush mounted flush mounted
al Boxes at all turning at all turning points of Vendors) flush mounted
points of lead-in lead-in
on wall on wall on wall on wall on wall on wall on wall

2x4” inches (D54) from

EB toward villa 2xD54 Size:Per each
2X4 inches (D54) pipes/ducts from EB to Size: 30 x 30 Size: 30 x 30
2xD54 (4”) inches 4xD54 pipes/ducts 4xD54pipes/ductsTo- 4xD54 pipes/ducts 4xD54 pipes/ducts single villa.
pipes/duct towards the towards main telecom 2xD54 pipes/duct- Size:One 30 x x 15cm box x 15cm box Size:One 30 x Size:One 30 x Size:One 30 x Size:One 30 x
villa & 2 x (2”) inches room and 2xD54 be
pipes/ducts towards towards the building wards the building towards the building
stowards the building
towards the building Size: One 30 x
the building and 2xD54 and 4xD54 Primary and 4x D54 Primary and 4xD54 Primary and 4xD54 Primary 30 x 15cm box- recessed inside recessed inside 30 x 15cm box- 30 x 15cm box- 30 x 15cm box- 30 x 15cm box-
Entry Pipes / Duct pipes/ducts to be extended outside and 2xD54 pipes/ 30 x 15cm box
extended outside the the plot line towards
Primary and Redundant and redundant pipes/ and Redundant pipes/ and Redundantpipes/
ducts towards the UTT
and Redundantpipes/ Recessed inside the wall for each the wall for each Recessed inside Recessed inside Recessed inside Recessed inside
pipes/ducts towards ducts towards the UTT ducts towards the UTT ducts towards the UTT ducts towards the UTT recessed inside
plot line towards UTT UTT Network. Internal Network the wall for each floor. Location: floor. LOcation: the wall for each the wall for each the wall for each the wall for each
Network Distribution within plot
the UTT Network Network Network Network Network the wall for each
floor. Convenient Convenient loca- Convenient loca- floor. Convenient floor. Convenient floor. Convenient floor. Convenient
to be in accordance to floor. Location:
UTT advise Junction location with 1 tion with one 1m tion with one 1m location with 1 location with 1 location with 1 location with 1
Convenient
Box(Floor Pull meter free wall free wall space free wall space meter free wall meter free wall meter free wall meter free wall
location with one
Box size) space around around and at a around and at a space around space around space around space around
meter free wall
and at a height height 120 cm height 120 cm and at a height and at a height and at a height and at a height
space around
between 40 above finished above finished between 40 between 40 between 40 between 40
42U(H)x 800mm (W) 42U(H)x 800mm (W) 42U(H)x 800mm (W) 42U (H) x 800mm (W) X 42U(H)x 800mm (W) 42U(H)x 800mm (W) 42U(H)x 800mm (W) and at a height
MainTelecom room -120 cm above floor level with floor level with -120 cm above -120 cm above -120 cm above -120 cm above
Distribution Cabinet std Not required
X 800mm (D) Stand X 800mm (D) Stand X 800mm (D) Stand 800mm (D) Stand alone X 800mm (D) Stand X 800mm (D) Stand X 800mm (D) Stand between 40
alone type19”equipme- alone type19”equipme- alone type19”equipme- type 19” equipment alone type19”equipme- alone type19”equipme- alone type19”equipme- finished floor 200mm cable 200mm cable finished floor finished floor finished floor finished floor
19 “ Rack -120 cm above
nt Cabinet nt Cabinet nt Cabinet Cabinet nt Cabinet nt Cabinet nt Cabinet level tray extended to tray extended to level. level level level
finished floor
main cable tray main cable tray
level.
BLDGS BLDGS
MORE THAN MORE THAN
(G+40)10x12x4 (G+40)10x12x4
(LxWxH)In addi- (LxWxH)In addi-
FloorTelecom room
12U (H) x 600 mm (W) 12U (H) x 600 mm (W) 12U (H) x 600 mm (W) 12U (H) x 600 mm (W) 12U (H) x 600 mm (W) POP Room No requirements No requirements No requirements tion to a battery No requirements tion to a battery No requirements No requirements
X 500 mm (D) Wall X 500 mm (D) Wall X 500 mm (D) Wall X 500 mm (D) Wall X 500 mm (D) Wall
Distribution Cabinet 19 Not required Not required
mounted type 19” mounted type 19” mounted type 19” mounted type 19” mounted type 19”
No requirements room along the room along the
“ Rack POP room with POP room with
equipment Cabinet equipment Cabinet equipment Cabinet equipment Cabinet equipment Cabinet
size of 6x5x4 size of 6x5x4
(LxWxH) (LxWxH)

Table 14.0 UTT Smart Building Infrastructure SCS Requirements Table 14.0 UTT Smart Building Infrastructure SCS Requirements (Continued)

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PALACES,
BUILDINGS UP TO BUILDINGS GROUP OF SHOPS GROUP OF
SINGLE VILLA COMPLEX OF VILLAS SHOPPING MALLS HOSPITALS &
(G+20) MORE THAN (G+20) & SHEDS WAREHOUSES
HOTELS

SizeBLDGS UP
TO (G+40)5x4x3
Size:3x4x3
(LxWxH) BLDGS
(LxWxH) meters Size:4x5x3 Size:4x5x3 Size:4x5x3 Size:4x5x3
Size:3x4x3 (Lx- MORE THAN
Location:In the (LxWxH) meters LxWxH) meters (LxWxH) meters (LxWxH) meters
Main Telecom WxH) meters for (G+40)9X8X3
No requirements ground floor Location:In the Location:In the Location:In the Location:In the
Room size villas more than (LxWxH) Loca-
common area. ground floor ground floor ground floor ground floor
10 numbers tion:In the ground
and every 10 common area. common area. common area. common area.
floor common
floors
area. and every
10 floors

Size:2.3 x 2.3 Size:2.3 x 2.3

Size:2.3 x 2.3 x 3
x 3m (LxWxH) x 3m (LxWxH)
(LxWxH) Location: Size:(2.3 x 2.3 x Size:(2.3 x 2.3 x
Location: Close to Location: Close to
Floor Telecom Close to the main 3 (LxWxH) Loca- 3 (LxWxH) Loca-
No requirements No requirements the main vertical the main vertical No requirements
Room size vertical structural tion:In common tion:In common
structural core structural core of
core of the shop- areas areas
the multi-story the multi-story
ping mall.
Bldg. Bldg.

Size:3x4x3m
Secondary /GSM Size:3x4x3m Size:3x4x3m (LxWxH) Loca-
Telecom room No requirements No requirements (LxWxH) Loca- (LxWxH) Loca- No requirements tion:Close to FTR No requirements No requirements
Size tion:Close to FTR tion:Close to FTR if more than 10
floors

Size:3x4x3m
(LxWxH) Size:3x4x3m
Location:Close to (LxWxH) Loca-
Roof TopTelecom
No requirements No requirements the main vertical No requirements tion:Close to FTR No requirements No requirements
room
structural core if more than 10
the multi-story floors
Bldg.

(1x) 60x5 cm + (1x) 60x5 cm + (2x) 60x5 cm +

Riser Cable trays No requirements No requirements (1x) 150x5 cm No requirements (1x) 150x5 cm (1x) 300x5 cm No requirements
cable trays cable trays cable trays

Table 14.0 UTT Smart Building Infrastructure SCS Requirements (Continued)

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