Technical

Protocol for
Underground
Installation
of FOC
For PLDT / SMART
Fiber Optic Cable
Network Projects

Cross Functional Team

Network Planning
- Techstands

Network Build
- GMM ME
- NL ME
- SL ME
- VisMin ME
Network Operations
- FxATOp
Prepared by the following: Reviewed by the following:

Fernando Joehl M. Asis Arturo P. Beltran

TechStands Engr Techstands Engr.
Jose Virgilio H. Cruz-
Romulo M. Dino
Team Leader -
Coordinator – GMM ME
GMM ME
Pablo R. Camacho Jr/
Melvyn L. Acantillado
Network Engr. –
Head – NL ME
NL ME
Egay Gaspar –
Karen Tiay
Network Engr.-
Head – VisMin ME
VisMin ME
Jaime R. Remo Elizabeth Velasco
Network Engr – SL ME Head – SL ME

Approved by the following:

Czar Christopher S. Lopez Innovation Center

Network Planning and

Mario G. Tamayo
Engineering

Rudi Frey Technology Services

Emeraldo L. Hernandez Network Operations

Edwin San Pascual Head Regional FxATOp

Network Planning and

Arvin L. Siena
Fixed Network Engineering

Robert S. Pascual FOC Network Engineering

Fixed Network Migration

Angelito L. Lorena Jr.
Management

Myra S. Sanchez PMGO - Spend

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 Table of Contents

1. Purpose------------------------------------------------------------- P. 3
2. Standards---------------------------------------------------------- P. 3-8
2.1 Trench Width and Depth------------------------------ P. 3
2.2 Manhole Interval----------------------------------------- P. 3-4
2.3 Electronic Marker---------------------------------------- P. 5
2.4 HDPE Conduit Specification------------------------- P. 5
2.5 Warning Tape--------------------------------------------- P. 5-6
2.6 Non-Metallic and Metallic----------------------------- P. 6-7
2.7 Cable Tag--------------------------------------------------- P. 7-8
2.8 Grounding of Armoured FOC----------------------- P. 8
3. Methodology------------------------------------------------------ P. 9-42
3.1 Staking------------------------------------------------------ P. 9-14
3.2 Ground Trenching--------------------------------------- P. 14-20
3.3 Bridge and Culvert Crossing------------------------ P. 21-22
3.4 Conduit Preparation and Installation------------ P. 22-25
3.5 Reinstatement-------------------------------------------- P. 25-28
3.6 FOC Preparation and Insertion--------------------- P. 28-39
3.7 FOC Testing and Acceptance----------------------- P. 39
3.8 As-Built Plan---------------------------------------------- P. 39-42
3.9 Safety Guidelines P. 43-46

Annexes------------------------------------------------------------ P. 47-69

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 STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF
FIBER OPTIC CABLE

1. PURPOSE

1.1 This document shall cover the standard underground installation of fiber
optic cable for the PLDT/SMART Fiber Optic Cable Network Projects.

1.2 This document is intended to provide Contractor and PLDT/SMART

personnel with standard procedures and technical information.

2. STANDARDS

2.1 TRENCH AND BORING WIDTH AND DEPTH

2.1.1 For Mechanized and Manual Trenching

2.1.1.1 Trench width should be 300mm and a minimum depth of

1500mm.

2.1.2 For Horizontal Directional Drilling

2.1.2.1 Boring should have a minimum depth of 1500mm.

2.2 MANHOLE INTERVAL

2.2.1 For the design of the SP/Manhole, refer to Annex “G” of the
Underground Installation Drawing attachment.

2.2.2. Manhole SMH/MMH typical interval is one (1) km.

ROADWAY SHOULDER GRADE LEVEL

1.50m

SPLICE LOOP - 15m/15m MAINT. LOOP - 15m. MAINT. LOOP - 15m. MAINT. LOOP - 15m. SPLICE LOOP - 15m/15m

SMH MMH MMH MMH SMH

1000m. 1000m. 1000m. 1000m.

4000m.(SMH to SMH Distance)

4200m.(FOC Length)

@ 1000 Meters Interval

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 2.2.3 For splice points, 15m cable loop
allowance shall be provided per cable end while for maintenance
manhole, provide 15m cable loop allowance.
2.2.4 Manhole cover should be level with the existing road pavement as
preparation for future road expansion and should have pavement
around it. Manhole frame and cover should be painted with marine
epoxy colored black.
2.2.5 In case the manhole cover is along the sidewalk, it should be level
to the finished sidewalk.

2.2.6 In case the manhole is along the side of the road and there is an
on-going sidewalk construction, the manhole cover should be level
to the proposed height of the sidewalk (subject for DPWH
verification).
Note: This should be done only if there is an on-going sidewalk
construction. In case wherein there is a provision of sidewalk
construction but cannot be implemented within the duration of the
on-going PLDT project, must proceed to item 2.2.4.

Proposed Pathway

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 2.3 ELECTRONIC MARKER

2.3.1 An electronic marker shall be utilized as underground splice

marker. This electronic marker system transmits specific RF signals
to locate underground splices. Electronic marker to be installed in a
hanger adjacent the handhole cover as much as possible.

Sample photo of electronic marker

2.4 HDPE CONDUIT SPECIFICATIONS

2.4.1 Both SMART and PLDT shall use 50mm or 63mm diameter
(HDPE) High Density Polyethylene Conduit to cater future
expansion/provisioning

2.4.2 HDPE Conduit to be used shall be SDR 13.5 for Direct Buried and
SDR 11 for Trenchless Boring

2.5 WARNING TAPE (MANUAL AND MECHANIZED TRENCHING)

2.5.1 Highly visible and Heavy duty colored vinyl tape

2.5.2 Moisture, Oil and Grease Resistant and Non-biodegradable

2.5.3 Color: PE Standard Orange

2.5.4 Font Type: Arial

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 2.5.5 Font Color: Black

2.5.6 Technical Dimension: 157mm x 500m x 0.2mm (W x L x Thickness)

2.6 NON-METALLIC AND METALLIC CABLE

2.6.1 Optical Transmission

2.6.1.1 Attenuation

@1310 nm 0.4db/km
@1550 nm 0.3db/km

2.6.2 Fiber Identification

2.6.2.1 Buffer Tube Color

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

Note: For FOC with 216 cores, secondary buffer excess

of 12 shall have stripe markings.

2.6.2.2 Fiber Color

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

2.6.3 Fiber Construction

2.6.3.1 Central Strength Members , the strength element or

elements that provide the strength of the final cable shall
be made of non-metallic material. The size of the FRP

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 should be 2.5 mm except for 144F where FRP should be
6.5mm.

2.6.3.2 Cable Jacket

Material HDPE
Thickness 2 mm
Tensile Strength 16.5 MPa (min.)
Ultimate Elongation 300%

2.6.3.3 Shall have two (2) ripcords 180 degrees apart

2.6.4 Each length of cable shall be permanently marked to identify the

manufacturer, capacity of cable, month & year of manufacture,
length of markings and the phrase “PLDT/SMART PROPERTY-
FIBER OPTIC CABLE.

2.6.5 The number of fibers shall be marked on the cable jacket.

2.6.6 The markings shall be printed on the jacket at regular intervals of

not more than one (1) meter apart.

2.6.7 The cable jacket shall have two (2) permanent red stripe markings
printed 180 degrees apart in order to differentiate it from copper
cables.

2.6.8 The outer jackets of the cables shall be continuous, free from holes,
splits, blisters, or inclusions. The same requirements hold for any
inner jackets within a given cable structure as well as for fiber
coatings.

2.7 CABLE TAG

2.7.1 Cable Tag shall be installed on the following cable points:

2.7.1.1 Near ODF and in front of ODF patch panel

2.7.1.2 Cable Vault (before and after maintenance cable loop)

2.7.1.3 Manholes (before and after maintenance cable loop)

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 2.7.1.4 Splice Points

Cable tag

Cable tag

2.8 GROUNDING OF ARMOURED FOC

2.8.1 The bonding and grounding of metallic components in a fiber optic

cable and the supporting metallic messenger (as well as metallic
members) is essential to ensure the safety of workers and
equipment installed.

2.8.2 The National Electrical Code (NEC) and the National Electrical
Safety Code (NESC) are each recognized as ANSI documents and
define the grounding and bonding frequency of the optical fiber
cable plant. The NEC recommends in Article 770 that non-current
carrying metallic members (armour shield, metallic central member,
and metallic strength member) of optical fiber cables be bonded
and grounded at the point of entrance into a building or residence.
Note that the NEC recommends that the grounding wire on the
outside plant cable at the building entrance should be bonded
together with all the building grounding electrodes (main grounding
busbar). This grounding scheme limits the potential difference
between the outside cable plant and the building wiring system.

2.8.3 Grounding at beach manhole shall be 25 Ω. Grounding at the 1 st

manhole inside building/BTS premises shall be 5 Ω.

2.8.4 The contractor shall utilize existing busbar. Otherwise, install new
grounding system using ground rod.

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 3. METHODOLOGY
3.1 Staking

3.1.1 There should be an initial joint staking with CustServ OP and

FxAtOp to come out with signed-off documents as basis in the
preparation of BOQ considering the following:

3.1.1.1 Route plan and SLD

3.1.1.2 Location proposed manholes in compliance with DPWH

D.O. 26 Series of 2011.

PROPOSED MANHOLE AND CONDUITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DPWH

CL
10.0m 10.0m

PUBLIC UTILITY POLES PUBLIC UTILITY POLES

3.50m 3.50m 3.50m 3.50m

RROW LIMIT

RROW LIMIT
CURB & GUTTER CURB & GUTTER

SIDEWALK SIDEWALK

PAVEMENT PAVEMENT PAVEMENT PAVEMENT

UNDERGROUND RCPC UNDERGROUND RCPC

PLANTING STRIP PLANTING STRIP

2m
0.50m
UNDERGROUND UTILITY NOTE: MANHOLE SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON EITHER
0.50m
SIDE OF THE ROAD.
PROPOSED PLDT MH

3.1.1.2.1 In case where there is no available space outside

the RROW, a signed-off documents/plans with
DPWH shall be secured relative to D.O. 26.

PROPOSED MANHOLE AND CONDUITS AT PAVEMENT DUE TO EXISTING STRUCTURES

C
L
10.0m 10.0m

PUBLIC UTILITY POLES PUBLIC UTILITY POLES

3.50m 3.50m 3.50m 3.50m

RROW LIMIT

RROW LIMIT

CURB & GUTTER CURB & GUTTER

SIDEWALK SIDEWALK

PAVEMENT PAVEMENT PAVEMENT

UNDERGROUND RCPC

PLANTING STRIP
2m NOTE: MANHOLE SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON EITHER
0.50m
SIDE OF THE ROAD.
UNDERGROUND UTILITY PROPOSED PLDT MH

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 3.1.1.2.2 Proposed facilities should be installed at
mountain side.

PROPOSED MANHOLE AND CONDUITS AT MOUNTAIN SIDE

E
SID
IN
TA
UN
MO
GUARD RAIL

PAVEMENT PAVEMENT

CLIFF SIDE
PROPOSED PLDT MH

3.1.1.2.3 Proposed manholes shall be installed within the

road pavement/RROW with one or both sides
are rice field where there is no road shoulder
available.
PROPOSED MANHOLE AND CONDUITS AT PAVEMENT

GUARD RAIL

PAVEMENT
R
AP

IP
R

R
IP

AP
R

EXISTING COMPETITOR CONDUIT

RICEFIELD RICEFIELD
NOTE: IF WITH COMPETITOR FACILITY, INSTALL MANHOLE
AT OPPOSITE SIDE WITH THE APPROVAL OF DPWH.

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 3.1.1.2.4 With line canal and grouted rip-rap

CL
1.50m 3.35m 3.05m 3.05m 3.35m 1.50m

SHOULDER

CONCRETE CONCRETE CONCRETE CONCRETE SHOULDER

PAVEMENT PAVEMENT PAVEMENT PAVEMENT

GROUTED
REINFORCED
RIP-RAP
LINE CANAL

TYPICAL ROAD SECTION

NOTE: MANHOLE SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON EITHER
SCALE N. T. S.
SHOULDER
( with LINE CANAL & GROUTED RIP-RAP)

3.1.1.2.5 Line canal on both sides

CL
1.50m 3.35m 3.05m 3.05m 3.35m 1.50m

SHOULDER SHOULDER

CONCRETE CONCRETE CONCRETE CONCRETE

PAVEMENT PAVEMENT PAVEMENT PAVEMENT

REINFORCED REINFORCED
LINE CANAL LINE CANAL

TYPICAL ROAD SECTION

NOTE: MANHOLE SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON EITHER
SHOULDER SCALE N. T. S.
( with LINE CANAL ON BOTH SIDES)

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 3.1.1.2.6 With grouted rip-rap on both sides

CL
1.50m 3.35m 3.05m 3.05m 3.35m 1.50m

SHOULDER SHOULDER

CONCRETE CONCRETE CONCRETE CONCRETE

PAVEMENT PAVEMENT PAVEMENT PAVEMENT

GROUTED GROUTED
RIP-RAP RIP-RAP

TYPICAL ROAD SECTION

NOTE: MANHOLE SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON EITHER
SHOULDER SCALE N. T. S.
( with GROUTED RIP-RAP ON BOTH SIDES)

3.1.1.3 Identification of existing manholes and conduits 114mm Ø

to be used and the availability of subducts. Raising of MH
frame, cover and installation of subducts (3x32mm Ø
HDPE pipe) if required and applicable/doable should be
included in the BOQ. Another proposed FOC route can also
be considered to eliminate single point of failure.

3.1.1.4 Identify the method of construction to implement (e.g.,

shallow trench, open trench, bridge attachment, catenary,
self-support structure, or HDD.

3.1.2 A second joint staking with PM, FxATOp, awarded contractor

together with DPWH, to finalize the lay out plan of HDPE and
manhole and to produce sign off documents/plans in compliance
with D.O. 26.

3.1.3 The installation of the underground plant facilities shall utilize the
following method when applicable. (discuss in item 3.2)

3.1.3.1 Mechanized Trenching Method

3.1.3.2 Manual Trenching Method

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 3.1.3.3 Horizontal Directional Drilling Method (HDD)

3.1.4 Fiber optic cables are inserted in a conduit which is laid in direct
contact with earth, protected mechanically from accidents, insect
attack and chemical effects of soil.

3.1.5 Considerations that affect the decision for physical locations.

3.1.5.1 Width of road shoulders – the conduit and fiber optic cable
networks shall be installed in compliance with DPWH D.O.
26 Series of 2011 (“Policy on Diggings/Excavations by
Private and Public Utilities on National Roads”).

3.1.5.2 Type of Terrain (e.g., rock formations, trees and streams)

3.1.5.3 Fence Locations

3.1.5.4 Public and Private Right of Way

3.1.5.5 Road and Drainage Ditch

3.1.5.6 Soil Conditions

3.1.5.7 Type of road or passage ways that shall be crossed by the

buried plant facilities.

3.1.5.8 Ease of locating the buried plant facilities

3.1.5.9 Underground utilities and possible future excavation such

as that involved in road widening, fences or swimming pools
since it may necessitate costly future rearrangements and
rerouting.

3.1.5.10 Rules above shall apply unless restricted by DPWH and

LGU.

3.1.6 Secure permits from Local from Local and National Government
Agencies and/or Private Property before starting any excavations.
Comply with all ordinances and regulations before excavating on
private property, crossing streams or boring under streets or
railways.

3.1.7 Plowing, boring or trenching operations within the area of

subsurface structures should be carried on in manner that shall

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 avoid accidental contact of the digging tools with such structures.
The machines which may be used should be operated only by
qualified personnel.

3.1.8 The work should be organized that the trenching and/or plowing
together with the placements of cables and other accessories of the
buried plant shall be done concurrently. In this manner, interval
from start to completion of any section of the project is held to a
minimum.

3.1.9 When specifying reel lengths, provide allowance for cable loop at
splice points and fiber looping through the closures.

3.1.10 All materials specified herein shall be PLDT/SMART type approved

and shall undergo a pre-delivery acceptance test by PLDT and
contractor representatives.

3.2 GROUND TRENCHING

3.2.1 Mechanical Trencher is a technology in underground plant

installation wherein the trenching is done with mechanized
equipment or a plowing machine. This method shall be mandatory
for all open trench but this is not advisable to use if there are space
limitations/obstructions.

A mechanized unit for digging a trench in the ground and laying

elongate continuous object like tubes, cables or similar in said
trench, comprising: 1) a motor driven vehicle, 2) a digging wheel
connected to said vehicle, 3) a reserve containing said elongate
continuous object and connected to said vehicle and 4) a
receptacle containing a fine powdery material, which is sand, and
mounted on a trailer hitched to said motor driven vehicle, the trailer
being disposed substantially parallel to the digging wheel and
means for feeding the sand from said receptacle on the trailer to
the guide device so that during formation of the trench by the
digging wheel, the sand flows below the elongate continuous
object in the bottom of the trench, and for then covering the
elongate continuous object, this latter thus being buried in sand
deposited in the trench.

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 Chain
assembl
y with
carbide
tooth

3.2.1.1 Position the mechanical trencher to the desired area to be

excavated.

3.2.1.2 Lower down the “Chain Assembly with carbide tooth” and
start digging until desired depth is attained (e.g., 1500mm)

3.2.1.3 Move the trencher forward until desired length of trench is

attained. Note that maximum trench opening is 150,000mm.

3.2.2 Manual Trenching Method is a conventional method used in

underground / direct buried application, this method shall be used
when the economic advantage of the mechanized trenching
method cannot be met. This is an option in case mechanized
trenching is not possible due to space limitations/obstructions
subject for approval of Build and Operation Heads.

3.2.2.1 Excavation and Trenching

3.2.2.1.1 Excavations should be undertaken continuously

depending on the reel length of fiber optic cable.

3.2.2.1.2 Should the trench width specified in the detailed

plan to accommodate the required installation
cannot provide enough working space either or
both to man and equipment, increase the size of

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 the trench width to provide the needed
space.Backfill and compact accordingly as per
provision on 8.3 “Backfill and Compaction”.

3.2.2.1.3 Grading and stockpiling of trench materials may

be done as necessary to prevent surface water
from flowing into trenches or other excavations.
Excavated materials should be placed in
bags/sacks. However, surface drainage should not
be obstructed. Proper means to divert storm and
waste water into existing gutters and drainage
system shall be provided.

3.2.2.1.4 When depression occurs resulting from the

removal of movable surface or sub-surface
obstructions, open the depression to equipment
working width and remove all debris and soft
materials as directed by the inspector.

3.2.2.1.5 When trench excavation is inadvertently carried

below proper elevation, the over-excavated area
should be backfilled with materials approved by
PLDT inspector or in accordance with the
succeeding specifications for backfilling. It should
be compacted to provide a firm and unyielding
sub-grade or foundation with the approval of the
inspector.

3.2.2.1.6 Where excavations shall be made adjacent poles

and similar structures, adequate support or other
means necessary to protect the structures and
prevent accidents shall be provided before and
during the entire period of work. Support shall not
be removed until complete safety had been
assessed and approval by the inspector had been
obtained.

3.2.2.1.7 There must be vertical and horizontal separation

from existing electrical or water pipes, with
minimum separation of 360mm to avoid damage
during hot works repair of said utilities.

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 3.2.2.2 Preparation of Sub-grade Foundation

3.2.2.2.1 After the site has been cleared and excavated to

the specified depth, scarify the exposed surface
to minimum depth of 1500mm in thoroughly moist
condition for re-compaction. However, for areas
where there is stable soil strata, the original soil
should not be disturbed/excavated.

3.2.2.2.2 After the scarified surface has been re-

compacted, remove all ruts, hammocks and other
uneven surfaces by the surface grading.

3.2.2.2.3 If so required, water and aerate the filing

materials and mix them thoroughly to obtain
moisture content which shall permit proper
compaction.

3.2.2.2.4 Compact structure fill layer, including re-

compacted existing fill to a degree of 100%
compaction. Repeat the process until the
specified grade elevation is attained.

3.2.2.2.5 In the presence of mud, a layer of 150mm thick of

sand should fill the trench and then smoothened
and compressed. If there is a risk that the layer of
sand shall be flowing due to ground water, a layer
of concrete 50mm thick should fill in the bottom of
the trench before filling with sand.

3.2.2.2.6 Where sub-grade has been softened or eroded

by flooding during unfavourable weather
condition, remove all damaged areas and prepare
the sub-grade again as specified in the preceding
items.

3.2.2.2.7 All excess water which had accumulated in the

sub-grade again shall be removed/pumped out
immediately to prevent further damage on the
completed sub-grade.

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 3.2.2.3 Trench Bracing/Shoring

3.2.2.3.1 All excavations/trenches shall be supported

either by bracing/sheeting or by sloping of
excavation/ trench walls to provide safety to
personnel working at the excavation and to
prevent damage to existing improvement of
every kind.

3.2.2.3.2 In the event of damage to such improvements,

all necessary repairs and
replacement/restorations shall be made
immediately by the contractor subject to the
specifications and approval of owner concerned
and PLDT inspector.

3.2.2.3.3 Walls of excavations shall be adequately

supported by shoring of appropriate strength
and stability to prevent cave-ins.

3.2.2.3.4 For excavations in solid rock or hard soil, wall

slopes shall have minimum ratio of 1:3 but 1:5 is
acceptable for this condition. Shoring shall be at
the option of the contractor.

3.2.2.3.5 Arrange all bracing, sheeting and shoring so as

not to place stress on any portion of the
completed work until the general construction
thereof has proceeded far enough to provide
sufficient strength.

3.2.2.3.6 Provide adequate bracing and shoring, to

support existing structures affected by the
trench.

3.2.2.4 Removal of Trench Bracing

3.2.2.4.1 Exercise care in the drawing and removal of

sheeting, shoring, bracing and timbering, to
prevent collapse or caving of the excavation
walls being supported.

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 3.2.2.4.2 In removing braces prior to backfilling, the
lowest sections should be removed first,
proceeding upward, one by one.

3.2.2.5 Conduit Crossing Asphalt/Concrete Roads

3.2.2.5.1 Prior to breaking concrete/asphalt pavement,

sidewalk and driveway using mechanical
jackhammers, such shall first be cut by concrete
saw cutter to outline the area to be broken and
to prevent concrete or asphalt breaks on portion
not affected by the works.

3.2.2.5.2 When using jackhammer equipment, the

contractor is required to use protective shields
such as plywood, boards, etc to prevent
chipped-off materials from causing damage to
property or injury to the pedestrians.

3.2.2.5.3 Unless otherwise specified by the permit

grantor, jackhammer use shall only be allowed
on daytime work schedule at residential district.
Night time use shall be allowed only at
commercial/industrial areas.

3.2.2.5.4 Concrete/Asphalt road breaking should be

minimized.

3.2.2.5.5 When crossing a roadway, work shall be done

in halfway section. Any excavation left open
shall be provided with temporary bridge to allow
the safe passage of pedestrians and vehicles.

3.2.3 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) also known as the Trenchless

Method. This method shall be used on cables that shall cross
major roads, railways, all man-made and natural waterways,
driveways and other foreign structures especially in the areas
where excavations and open trenches are prohibited.

3.2.3.1 Crossing of roadway pavement shall be done in such a

way that redirection or reorientation (from right to left of
road shoulder or vise-versa) of cable shall not exceed 45

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 degree angle with road direction as reference. Minimum
length of HDD shall be 60m.

3.2.3.2 The drilling fluids used in the boring equipment shall not
have any effects on the physical and chemical properties
of the HDPE or PVC conduit and the outer jacket of the
fiber optic cable.

3.2.3.3 In culvert and bridge crossings, HDD methodology is the

standard method to be use unless on-site assessment
shows non feasibility or non-economic application subject
for PM/Operations validation and approval of Build and
Operations Heads.

RCPC (Ø=0.6m, 0.9m, 1.2m) BOX CULVERT

(SINGLE, DOUBLE, TRIPLE) (SINGLE, DOUBLE, TRIPLE)

SIDE RAIL SIDE RAIL

SHOULDER/ROADWAY LEVEL SHOULDER/ROADWAY LEVEL

DRAINAGE DRAINAGE
INVERT INVERT
1.5m 1.5m

HDPE VIA HDD, TUNNELING, HDPE VIA HDD, TUNNELING,

OR PIERCING OR PIERCING

3.2.3.4 HDD in bridge and culvert crossing must have specified

distance of at least 3500 meters further away from the
edge of bridge rails to anticipate future bridge expansions
and pier settings on the bridges.

3.2.3.5 HDD Pre-Implementation Requirements

3.2.3.5.1 Submission of HDD installation procedure and

illustration

3.2.3.6 HDD Post-Implementation Requirements

3.2.3.6.1 Submission of HDD Boring Logs and As-Built

Plan

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 3.3 BRIDGE AND CULVERT CROSSING

3.3.1 All Bridge Crossings, HDD methodology shall be applied. In the

event that HDD is not feasible then apply the following provisions:

3.3.1.1 Standard Concrete Bridge (refer to the Typical Bridge

Attachment plan/detail).

3.3.1.2 Steel Bridges (shop drawing to be submitted for PLDT

approval).

3.3.1.3 Small Bridges, self-supporting structure shall be applied

(shop drawing to be submitted for PLDT approval signed
and sealed by Civil/Structural Engineer).

3.3.1.4 Nuts and bolts should be welded then painted with epoxy
primer.

3.3.1.5 Using of HDPE pipe instead of GI pipe is being considered.

3.3.2 Box Culvert / RCDP (Reinforced Concrete Drainage Pipe) Crossing

3.3.2.1 First option, implement HDD method. All three (3) trial
drillings shall be witnessed by OPPM Project Inspector and
Operations Representative.

3.3.2.2 If HDD fails on the third trial, check the depth of the top
slab. If the depth is >1500mm, apply Cross-Over Open
trench.

3.3.2.3 If the depth is < 1500mm,

3.3.2.3.1 Apply tunnelling/piercing method for single box

culverts.

3.3.2.3.2 Follow specification for shallow trench (e.g.,

1200mm). Depth < 1200mm shall be subject for
approval of Build and Operations Heads.

3.3.2.3.3 If the ground clearance is less than 400mm, next

option is Side Attached GI conduit. (not applicable
for RCDP)

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 3.3.2.4 If side attachment is not feasible due to DPWH restriction,
self-supporting structure shall be the next option.

3.3.2.5 Self-supporting structure shall be limited to one (1) conduit

length or 6000mm suspended GI Pipe, (shop drawing shall
be submitted for PLDT approval).

3.3.2.6 Aerial option is not acceptable

3.3.2.7 All cross-over culvert crossing shall be for approval of Build

and Operations Heads except for trench compliant with the
minimum depth requirement of 1200mm.

3.4 CONDUIT PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

3.4.1 Manual and Mechanized Trench

3.4.1.1 Conduit Laying

3.4.1.2.1 Yellow HDPE conduit should be laid on the road

side while black HDPE conduit should be on the
field side.

3.4.1.2.2 For a two (2) run HDPE conduit with 2 FOC to

be inserted, PLDT fiber shall be inserted to the
yellow conduit while SMART fiber shall be
inserted to the black conduit.

3.4.1.2.3 For a two (2) HDPE conduit with 1 FOC to be

inserted, PLDT fiber shall inserted to the yellow
conduit while the black conduit shall be empty.

Yellow
conduit Black conduit

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 3.4.1.2 Sand Encasement

3.4.1.2.1 HDPE shall be provided with sand encasement

to serve as cushion/protection from hard objects
and earth underground movements.
Encasement 130 mm shall be implemented.

3.4.1.2.2 For shallow trench, sand bedding of 55mm shall

be implemented

3.4.1.2.3 Size of fine aggregate material shall be

0.150mm to 9.5mm based on ASTM C 33.

3.4.2 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

3.4.2.1 Conduit Laying

3.4.2.1.1 All HDPE pipe inside the entry/exit pit must

properly levelled with the entry/exit pit flooring
with a minimum depth of 1500mm.

HDPE Pipe properly

aligned and levelled in
the flooring of entry/exit
pit

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 3.4.2.2.2 In case wherein the entry/exit pit is located
along the mountain side, depth of HDPE pipe
must have a depth of 1500mm with respect to
the road level.

3.4.3 In case there is an on-going bridge construction, embedment of

HDPE pipe can be done in bridge sidewalk (subject for DPWH
approval) as an option instead of bridge attachment or in case HDD
method is not applicable.

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 3.4.4 All spare conduits must be connected end to end using
compression coupling.

3.4.3.1 Both ends should have mechanical conduit plug.

3.5 REINSTATEMENT

3.5.1 Manual and Mechanized Trench

3.5.1.1 Backfilling

3.5.1.1.1 All materials to be used for trench or structural

fill shall be soil or soil-rock mixture. They should
be free from organic matter or other deleterious
substance, rocks or lumps over 150mm. Only
15% of the material shall be larger than 60mm
in greatest dimension, or as specified by the
Office of the City/Municipal and Highway District
Engineer of DPWH.

3.5.1.1.2 Excavated materials found unsuitable for

backfilling shall be replaced with suitable
backfilling materials. The replacement shall be
subjected to the approval of the PLDT inspector
and/or engineer of the DPWH and
City/Municipal Engineer based on applicable
standard specification.

3.5.1.1.3 Backfilling of soil must be done in 2 phases.

Phase 1, 900mm from both shall be backfilled
and compacted in layers of 300mm using
excavated materials. Phase 2, the remaining
600mm shall be backfilled and compacted in
layers of 100mm using DPWH approved backfill
materials. It shall be compacted to attain 100%
relative compaction.

3.5.1.1.4 The excavated soil to be used in backfilling

should be free from weeds, grass, vegetable
matter, larger rocks, pieces of pavements or
other foreign matters.

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 3.5.1.1.5 The use of appropriate mechanical tampers and
proper moistening of the backfill is required to
ensure thorough compaction of narrow
trenches.

3.5.1.1.6 For compaction of remaining backfill materials,

powered compaction equipment shall be
employed. In order to achieve the maximum
compaction of the backfilled soil, water is to be
used. However, water should be kept under
close control so as to attain a high compaction
quality.

3.5.1.2 Warning Tape Laying

3.5.1.2.1 The warning tape which is not detectable with

its printed sign facing up shall be laid
continuously throughout the length of the
installed of HDPE conduits.

3.5.1.2.2 The warning tape is used to warn workers of

government and private entities engaged in
excavation activities of the presence of direct
buried cables and conduits.

3.5.1.2.3 The warning tape to be used shall comply with

PLDT specifications for warning tape

3.5.1.2.4 First warning tape shall be installed 500mm

from ground level. Second warning tape shall
be installed 1000mm from ground level.

3.5.1.2.5 For 1200mm shallow open trench, first warning

tape shall be installed 400mm from ground
level. Second warning tape shall be installed
800mm from ground level.

3.5.1.2.6 For 700mm shallow open trench, warning tape

shall be installed 350mm from ground levelwhile
for 400 shallow open trench, warning tape shall
be installed over the reinforced concrete
encasement.

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 3.5.1.3 Restoration of Original Pavement

3.5.1.3.1 Concrete Pavement

3.5.1.3.1.1 Field Density Test (FDT) should be

conducted before restoration of
pavements to ensure that the
specified compaction is attained.

3.5.1.3.1.2 Restoration shall match the existing

thickness of the pavement using
Portland Cement Concrete. This item
shall be pass the Government
Standard Specification for Highways
and Bridges (revised 1972). Design
concrete mix shall be approved by the
Material Testing Engineers of DPWH.

3.5.1.3.1.3 Seven-day strength concrete mix

which follows the same thickness and
strength of the affected pavement
shall be used for major thoroughfares.

3.5.1.3.1.4 Epoxy and/or asphalt joint fillers shall

be placed at all joints after twenty-four
(24) hours of curing time.

3.5.1.3.1.5 Concrete pouring must be staggered

up to longitudinal joints, allowing
concrete to set and cure for eleven
(11) hours before placing the one (1)
inch epoxy and or asphalt joint filler.

3.5.1.3.1.6 Prior to concrete pouring, excess

water shall be removed from the
trench.

3.5.1.3.1.7 All excess concrete mix shall be

removed by the contractor from the
construction area before the concrete
has set.

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 3.5.1.3.2 Asphalt Pavement

3.5.1.3.2.1 Restoration shall match the thickness

of the existing asphalt pavement. It
should pass Government Standard
Specification for Highways and
Bridges (revised 1972).

3.5.1.3.2.2 Base course material shall consists of

hard durable fragment of stones and
gravel and filler of sand or other finely
divided mineral matter. The
composite material shall be free from
vegetable matter and lumps or ball of
clay. Compaction shall be continuous
until actual density of the layer being
compacted reaches at least one
hundred percent (100%) of the
specified density and with a
compacted thickness of which match
the thickness of the existing asphalt
pavement.

3.5.1.3.2.3 Prime coat shall be applied 24 hours

before the Bituminous Concrete
Surface shall be placed.

3.5.2 For Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

3.5.2.1 Reinstatement shall apply only in entry/exit pit side.

3.6 FOC PREPARATION AND INSERTION

3.6.1 Preparation for FOC Insertion in Conduit

3.6.1.1 Pressure test of HDPE conduit, this is to ensure that the

conduit is free from air leakage. All conduits that are
installed shall be tested.

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 3.6.1.1.1 Choose the correct Conduit Seal and Conduit
Clamp. Install both halves.

Conduit Seal

Conduit Clamp

3.6.1.1.2 Choose the correct Venturi to fit the FOC

Venturi

3.6.1.1.3 Place conduit in the conduit seal and conduit

clamp. Note: placement up to ridge on conduit
seal on. Then clamp conduit in place.

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 3.6.1.1.4 Place seal disk in the venture slot.

Seal Disk

3.6.1.1.5 Close air block cover and secure conduit seal.

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 3.6.1.1.6 Choose the correct pulling grip and install on
receiving end of the conduit.

3.6.1.1.7 Connect the air compressor and the hydraulic

power source to the blowing machine. Ensure
that the value is in “OFF” position before
connecting the hose.

Connection of
Hydraulic Power
Source to the
Blowing Machine

Connection of
Hydraulic Hose
to the Blowing
Machine

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 Use Manifold to
interconnect
the Blowing
Machine to
Source

Connecting Air
Compressor to the
Blowing Machine

3.6.1.1.8 Slowly open the Air Control Valve. Pressurize

the conduit to 100 psi.

3.6.1.1.9 Conduit must not lose more than 20 psi (1.38

bar) over a 2 minute period. Start of 2 minute
period.

3.6.1.1.10 After 2 minutes, relieve air pressure by turning

Air Control Valve handle counter clockwise to 9
o’clock position. Final pressure of 95 psi (good
conduit).

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 3.6.1.2 Mandrel Test of HDPE conduit, this is to ensure roundness
and cleanliness of the HDPE conduit.

Procedure for Mandrel Test

3.6.1.2.1 All new conduits shall be cleaned and

mandreled before installing the cable. A test
mandrel shall pulled through each new conduit
in the formation. If any obstruction is
encountered, the conduit must be cleaned
again and if necessary, repair before it is
tested again.

3.6.1.2.2 Remove pulling grip at the end of the conduit

and conduit pulling eye.

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 3.6.1.2.3 Open the clamp conduit. Tilt the fiber blower
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3.6.1.2.4 Place 1/3 quart of Polywater (silicon based)

3.6.1.2.5 Place the foam carrier inside the conduit and

seal disk in the venture slot.

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 3.6.1.2.6 Close the air block cover. Run the air
compressor. It takes an average of 40
seconds for the foam to travel to the other end
of the conduit for one (1) kilometer.

3.6.1.2.7 Open again conduit clamp. Insert now the

aluminum mandrel. Its diameter size is 88% of
the diameter of the inner conduit x 6” in length.

3.6.1.2.8 Prepare guide rope 6mm diameter (nylon

type) and attached at the end of aluminum
mandrel.

3.6.1.2.9 Blow the aluminum mandrel block until it exits

to the other end of the conduit-run (1 km
span). Use a mechanical conduit plug to seal
the HDPE conduit on both ends.

3.6.1.2.10 If the aluminum mandrel stops during the

mandrelling activity, portion of guide rope will
be pulled backwards.

3.6.1.2.11 The remaining length of the un-inserted guide

rope will be the basis in determining the exact
location of the blockage/dent/lose
compression coupling subject for repair.

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 3.6.1.2.12 After repair, the procedure continues until it
reaches the exit of the other end of the
conduit-run (1 km span). Use a mechanical
conduit plug to seal the HDPE conduit on
both ends.

3.6.2 FOC Insertion

3.6.2.1 Fiber blowing method will be used for new FOC

installation. An optical cable is installed by a fiber blowing
machine in a pre-installed conduit or conduit through the
use of viscous drag for forces being generated by passing
a gas down the conduit in the direction of the installation
at a velocity significantly greater than the rate of advance
of the cable. The viscous drag forces are generally
supplemented with the mechanical pushing forces, which
are applied, throughout the installation process, by motor-
driven drive wheels or drive belts in what is known as a
blowing head. The magnitude of the pushing force which
can be used is normally determined by the stiffness (and
hence buckle resistance) of the cable which is being
installed.

Fiber blowing at the first manhole

Fiber blowing at succeeding manholes

*Cable Fleeter is optional

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 Sample photo of fiber blowing machine

3.6.2.2 Manual cable pulling, optical cables are attached to a

pulling line being manually pulled by hand. This method
shall be used only when the air blowing method is not
feasible.

When pulling optical cables into conduits, cables trays, or

raceways, the strength member(s) of the cable shall bear
all or nearly all of the pulling force. Cable jackets shall not
be directly pulled unless designed for the purpose, or
unless the run is very short and requires a minimal pulling
force. Optical cables shall not be pulled into place by
applying tension directly to the fibers (pulling the fibers).

3.6.2.2.1 Optical cables shall be attached to a pulling

line only by methods recommended by the
manufacturer of the cable.

3.6.2.2.2 Unless stated otherwise by the cable

manufacturer, the maximum pulling tensions
used for optical cables shall be 30 lbs.
(136kg) for multi-fiber indoor cable and 600
lbs. (273kg) for outdoor cable. The pulling
force shall be uniform and consistent; cables
shall not be jerked.

3.6.2.2.3 Cable pulling shall be done by hand, except

when tension meters, tension-controlled, or
breakaway swivels are employed.

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 3.6.2.2.4 When powered pulling equipment is used to
install optical cable, tension monitoring
equipment or breakaway swivels shall be
used. Swivels shall be used when pulling
optical cables into conduits. Exceptions shall
be made to this requirement only for very
short runs, which require a minimum pulling
force.

3.6.2.2.5 Continuous cable pulls shall be used

whenever possible, avoiding splice points.

3.6.2.2.6 Boxes used with optical cables shall be

designed for the purpose, and shall equipped
with cable supports. Pull boxes shall be sized
so that no cables in the box shall be tightly
bent.

3.6.2.2.7 A length of free cable shall be provided at

each end of a cable pull. Loops of cable
(commonly called service loops) shall be
provided at all intermediate pulling points,
such as in manholes and pull boxes. The
cable minimum bending radii shall be
violated.

3.6.2.2.8 When pulls are accomplished in two or more

stages, and spare cable must be unreeled, it
shall be configured in large figure-eight on
safe, flat surface, such as the ground or a
clean floor.

3.6.2.2.9 When pulling fiber-optic cable through

nonmetallic raceways (or nonmetallic 90
degrees elbows) with rope, maximum speed
through a conduit shall be about 910mm per
second. If mule tape is used, the top speed
shall be 2740mm per second. The intent of
this requirement is that the non-metallic
conduit or elbows shall not be cut or grooved
by the pulling process.

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 3.6.2.2.10 When underground raceways containing
optical cables enter a structure, the raceway
shall be sealed to prevent the entry of gasses
into the structure. The entry of outside plant
cables into a structure may require special
fire safety considerations.

3.7 FOC TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE

3.7.1 Measure the cable loss (splice point to splice point starting from the
ODF before and after the laying of FOC. This will establish
attenuation per span for future reference.

3.7.2 Manufacturer of FOC must provide factory test result and FOC
specifications including Mode Field Diameter (MFD) as part of the
FOC cable reel.

3.8 AS-BUILT-PLAN

3.8.1 GPS reading and 3 point references shall be provided in the As-
Built Plan for all:

3.8.1.1 Entry/Exit Pits for HDD methodology

3.8.1.2 Manholes

3.8.2 Indicate bridge/culvert crossing methodology. Provide blow-up

detail.

3.8.3 For HDD methodology, bore logs and FOC route location (in
reference with road centerline) must be reflected as part of the As-
built plan. Bore log data should be every rod.

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37 38 39 40
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E 122°08`15.8"
KM52+6.00 KM53 + 972.00 KM55+593.00
KM56+272.00
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BTS
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ATTACHMENT
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58
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60 61 M
N 10°35`07.6" E 122°05`54.0" E 122°05`22.4" KM60+509.00
SJQSH012
E 122°06'20.16" SJQHH002 GPS REFERENCE SJQHH003
SJQSH008
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HH12
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ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT 45 SJQSH013 SJQSH014
TIGATAD E 122°06'20.16" QUIANAN BR 1 QUIANAN BR 2 14
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66 O
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E 122°05`54.0"
KM63+588 E 122°03'07.8"
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KM67+461.00
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P SJQHH005 HH13 KM69+156.00 KM70+355.00
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SJQSH016 SJQSH017 SJQSH018
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P GPS REFERENCE 67
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69
N 10°35`07.6"
70 71 Q
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N 10°34`12.2" N 10°35`52.9"
E 122°02'46.3" E 122°02'10.8" E 122°06'20.16" E 122°01'23.8"
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N 10°35`17.5" N 10°35`41.1"
N 10°35`07.6" GPS REFERENCE GPS REFERENCE S
E 122°01`20.4"
E 122°01'17.5" E 122°06'20.16" N 10°36`13.8" N 10°36`30.0"
SJQHH006 E 122°01'07.3" E 122°01'57.3"
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DPWH ROAD WIDENING – ON GOING
KM77+74.00 N 10°37`12.9" N 10°37`55.0" BRIDGE
N KM79 - 94.00 ATTACHMENT O
E 122°00`18.9" E 121°59`58.4"

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17 SH SH
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56 57
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N
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77 REFERENCE 78 79 80
N 10°36`56.9" VILLAVERT BTS N 10°37`36.1" KM79+960.00 N 10°38`13.3"
E 122°00`28.2"
HTCHH003 E 122°00`17.5" E 121°59`27.6"
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O N 10°38`41.7" N 10°39`47.4" P
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82 REFERENCE
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E 121°58`58.4" MDTS STAFFHOUSE
E 121°58`38.7" E 121°58`42.1" HAMTIC BTS E 121°58`42.6"
KM86+689.00 HTCHH002
KM82+874.00 KM90+395.00 KM91+373.00
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P HH18 Q
HH17 HH19
CALALA BR. ATESH013 ATESH012 ATESH011
SP SP
HAMTIC BR. F
19 SH SH SH 20
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P REFERENCE 90 91 REFERENCE Q
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87 N 10°41`21.0" 88 N 10°41`42.2" 89 N 10°42`04.4" N 10°42`31.5" N 10°42`57.7"
E 121°58`41.9" E 121°58`38.2" E 121°58`50.2" E 121°58`47.6" E 121°58`29.4" E 121°58`12.0"
KM87+878.00 KM88+625.00 ATEHH005
HTCHH001
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Q ATTACHMENT N 10°43`20.7" ATTACHMENT N 10°43`30.6" N 10°43`39.1" N 10°44`34.8" R
RCBC
E 121°57`10.9"
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SP
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G BAGUMBAYAN BR. 21 HH20
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REFERENCE
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Q N 10°44`39.4"
KM92+231.00 Km95+299.00 E 121°56`28.3"
KM93+191.00 KM94+150.00 ATEHH003
KM92+587.00
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N 10°47`07.4"
R N 10°45`10.8" TP S
E 121°56`41.1"
E 121°56`22.1" ATESH005
SP
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H SH SH HH21 22
71 72 73 SH
74
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REFERENCE GPS REFERENCE GPS REFERENCE
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R N 10°45`22.0"
N 10°45`54.1" N 10°46`23.6"
KM97+83.00 E 121°56`16.7" KM100+282.00
ATEHH002 E 121°56`17.9" E 121°56`25.8"
ATESH004 KM100+745.00
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LEGENDS:
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N 10°47`59.9"
SP -SPLICING POINT
P N 10°47`23.6" N 10°47`38.5" E 121°56`47.4"
E 122°56'42.9" E 122°56'98.5" 317.60
-SMART BTS SH -SERVICE HOLE
BEACH MANHOLE
SH SH
DFCL-4.3m
BMH
BRGY. SAN PEDRO -OPEN TRENCH
75 76
DFP(ANTECO)-21.5m SAN JOSE -CULVERT
DFCL-4.8m DFCL-5.3m
KM DFSW(SPES)-9.8m -HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING(HDD)
DFP-37.3m(L) DFP(ANTECO-44.7m(L)
P DFP(ANTECO)-55.7m(R) 102 HH -HANDHOLE
DFP-13.9m(R-across)
ATESH002
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ATESH001
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KM101+213.00 OVER HDD
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LAYOUT -BRIDGE ATTACHMENT -AERIAL FOC CABLE
LAYOUT LAYOUT
DEPTH : 1.20+ DEPTH : 1.50+
DEPTH : 1.50+
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MTRS MTRS -BRIDGE USING HDD -SPLICED POINT
DESCRIPTION
KM101+708.00 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
MANUAL
CONCRETE
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USE DRILLING -WITH HDPE PIPES
TUNNELED
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MACHINE
- INSTALLED FOC PLDT/SMART
CAVERNED
PIPE -72F FOC INSTALLED
 4. SAFETY GUIDELINES

4.1 Safety guidelines that should be implemented in underground installation

of FOC shall be in compliance with DOLE D.O. No.13 otherwise known as
“Guidelines Governing OSH in the Construction Industry”.

4.1.1 Objective of DOLE D.O. No.13

4.1.1.1 To ensure the protection and welfare of workers

employed in the construction industry, the protection and
welfare of the general public within and around the
immediate vicinity of any construction worksite.

4.1.2 Coverage

4.1.2.1 All public and private operation and undertakings in the

construction industry and its subdivision, namely general
building construction, general engineering construction
and specialty trade construction, based on the
classification code of the Philippine Construction
Accreditation Board (PCAB) and of the Construction
Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP).

4.1.3 Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) is a Statutory

Licensing and Regulatory body charged with licensing and
regulating contractors in the country. The board is vested with
authority to issue, suspend and revoke licenses of contractors,
investigate violation and to discharge such other powers and
duties affecting the Construction Industry in the Philippines.

4.1.4 Construction Safety & Health Program (CSHP) refers to a set of

detailed rules to cover the processes and practices that shall be
utilized in a specific construction project site in conformity with the
Occupational Safety & Health Standards including the personnel
responsible and the penalties for violations thereof.

No construction project shall be undertaken without a DOLE

Approved Construction Safety and Health Program and the
required minimum personnel complement to implement the same.

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 4.1.4.1 The CSHP shall be executed and verified by the
Construction Project Manager or Project Manager and
shall be submitted to the DOLE Regional Office, which
may approve, disapprove or modify the same
according existing laws, rules and regulations and
other issuances by the DOLE.

4.1.4.2 The cost of implementing the CSHP shall be integrated

into project’s construction cost, provided, that said cost
shall be a separate pay item, duly quantified and stated
in the project’s tender documents and construction
contract documents.

4.1.5 DOLE Regional Offices enforce laws, policies, plans programs,

projects, rules and regulations of the department on labor
standards and working conditions and exercise the visitorial
power through Labor Standards Enforcement Divisions (LSEDs),
pursuant to Article 128 of the Labor Code, as amended.

4.1.6 Construction Safety and Health Officer refers to a safety personnel

or any employee/worker trained and, in addition to their regular
duties and responsibilities, tasked by his employer to implement
occupational safety and health programs in accordance with the
provisions of the Occupational safety and Health Standards
(OSHS).

4.1.7 Safety Officer refers to any person engaged by any constructor,

trained, accredited by DOLE and tasked to provide occupational
safety and health services for the workers/employees in any
construction project.

4.1.8 Basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all construction

workers:

4.1.8.1 Safety Helmet

4.1.8.2 Safety Gloves

4.1.8.3 Safety Shoes

4.1.8.4 Working near vehicular traffic use vest with Reflectorized

or Luminous Markings for high visibility.

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 4.1.8.5 Working at night under low lighting conditions use High
visibility vest.

4.1.9 Barricading Procedures

4.1.9.1 The contractor shall provide all necessary barricades,

safety tapes, safety cones or safety lines as required in
isolating or protecting an unsafe work area from other
workers, pedestrians or vehicular traffic.

4.1.9.2 Barricades shall completely enclose the hazardous area

and effectively limit unintentional or casual entry.

4.1.9.3 Barricades shall be three (3) feet vertical height from the
ground, when no other more practical height specification
is available.

4.1.9.4 Barricades shall be maintained in good condition to

achieve its purpose.

4.1.9.5 Barricades that are damaged, faded or that no longer

apply as to purpose, shall be removed or shall be
replaced by the safety officer.

4.1.9.6 All barricades shall be removed after the hazard is

completely eliminated.

4.1.9.7 Upon work completion, if the hazard is still present, the

barricade shall remain in place.

4.1.10 Posting of Signages

4.1.10.1 Areas where there are risks of falling, slipping, tripping

among workers and the public.

4.1.10.2 Posted in prominent positions and at strategic locations.

4.1.10.3 As far as practicable, be in the language understandable

to most of the workers and pedestrians.

4.1.10.4 Placed in designated areas at four (4) feet from the

ground level, if there are no other more practicable height
placement.

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 4.1.10.5 Regularly inspected and maintained in good condition to
achieve its purpose.

4.1.10.6 Signages that are damaged, illegible or that no longer

apply as to purpose shall be removed or be replaced by
the safety officer when needed.

4.1.10.7 Remove after the hazard is completely eliminated. If upon

work completion the hazard is still present, the signage
shall remain in place.

4.1.11 Tool Box Meeting or Gang Meeting refers to daily meeting among
workers and their respective supervisors for the purpose of
instruction, discussion and proper briefing on the planned work, the
assessment of past work, the possibility or actual occurrence of
accidents at the site, tips and suggestions on how to prevent
possible accidents and other related matters.

4.1.12 Violations and Penalties: In cases of imminent danger situations,

the DOLE Regional Director shall issue a stoppage order pursuant
to the provisions of Rule 1012.02 of the OSHS and other pertinent
issuances for stoppage of operation or for other appropriate action
to abate danger.

4.1.13 Recommendations

4.1.13.1 All contractors should have a license from PCAB.

4.1.13.2 Before project awarding, the contractor should submit a

DOLE Approved CSHP.

4.1.13.3 Cost in implementing CSHP should be quantified,

integrated in the Project Cost and a Separate pay item.

4.1.13.4 All contractors should implement the CSHP and subject

for penalties if violates.

4.2 DPWH-Department Order No.56, Series 2005

All projects regardless of amount, funding source and mode of
implementation shall comply with the minimum safety and health
requirements.

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