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Physical Collocation |
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Outside
Plant Requirements | Physical
Collocation Space | Access |
Room Construction | Power
POT Bay | CLEC Responsibilities
| Ordering & Implementation
| Insurance | Use
of Space | Interval |
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In Physical Collocation, the Competitive
Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) occupies dedicated space within
a central office. Verizon designates all spaces to be occupied
by the CLEC’s facilities. Verizon then provides points
of interconnection between the CLEC’s equipment and the
Verizon network. Entrance facilities to a collocation node can
be CLEC-owned fiber facilities or leased transport from Verizon
or a third party. Microwave collocation entrance facility arrangements
are also available.
In addition to traditionally accepted transmission equipment,
Verizon will allow the installation of equipment that
is necessary for either interconnection or for access
to unbundled network elements in accordance with the
following standards:
- Equipment is necessary for interconnection if an
inability to deploy that equipment would, as a practical,
economic, or operational matter, preclude the CLEC
from obtaining interconnection with the Company at
a level equal in quality to that which the Company
obtains within its own network or the Company provides
to any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or other parties;
and
- Equipment is necessary for access to an unbundled
network element if an inability to deploy that equipment
would as a practical, economic, or operational matter,
preclude the CLEC from obtaining nondiscriminatory
access to that unbundled network element, including
any of its features, functions, or capabilities.
Multi-functional equipment shall be deemed necessary
for interconnection or access to an unbundled network
element if and only if the primary purpose and function
of the equipment, as the CLEC seeks to deploy it, meets
either or both of the standards set forth in the preceding
paragraph. For a piece of equipment to be utilized primarily
to obtain equal in quality interconnection or nondiscriminatory
access to one or more unbundled network elements, there
must be logical nexus between the additional functions
the equipment would perform and the telecommunication
services the CLEC seeks to provide to its customers
by means of the interconnection or unbundled network
element. The collocation of those functions of the equipment
that, as stand-alone functions, do not meet either of
the standards set forth in the preceding paragraph must
not cause the equipment to significantly increase the
burden on Verizon's property. This equipment may
include DSLAMs, routers, ATM multiplexers and remote
switching modules. Verizon will not allow the collocation
of equipment that is designed exclusively for switching
or enhanced services and that is not necessary for interconnection
or access to UNEs. A standard Verizon Central Office
toll transmission environment is provided for any CLEC
equipment deployed in Verizon premises.
If a CLEC chooses to deploy equipment at a Verizon premise
(both Physical and Virtual collocation) that is not
in general use by Verizon, the CLEC is required to provide
Verizon sufficient documentation to substantiate that
NEBS testing was done per the stipulated procedures,
methods, and ranges in the NEBS family of documents.
The CLEC and its vendor must complete a Verizon Network
Equipment Building System (NEBS) Compliance Checklist
for any equipment that is not currently identified by
Verizon as being NEBS compliant. Once a piece of transmission
equipment and associated components have met NEBS requirements
and necessary documentation has been provided to Verizon,
it may be deployed in any Verizon central office. It
should be noted that any new components added to a piece
of transmission equipment not previously certified as
NEBS compliant require the checklist documentation and
any appropriate vendor documentation demonstrating that
the component is NEBS compliant. The CLEC is required
to maintain the NEBS conformance for the product(s)
throughout the service life when deployed in a collocation
arrangement. Visit http://www.verizonnebs.com/
for details on NEBS compliance and obtaining a copy
of the NEBS Checklist.
Once the physical interconnection is established and
tested, the CLEC purchases services or UNEs from Verizon
that the CLEC uses to provide services to its end user.
Physical collocation supports interconnection to voice
grade, digital and optical transmission rates.
Verizon provides space in its central offices to the
CLEC and provides interconnection and access to the
embedded Verizon network under FCC and various state
tariffs. Physical collocation is based on current tariff
offerings and is subject to change based on, among other
things, modifications to these tariffs. To the extent
that there is a conflict or inconsistency between the
description and such tariffs, the terms set forth in
the tariff shall prevail.
Physical Collocation Arrangement
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Technical
Description - Outside Plant Requirements |
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Outside plant refers to the fiber facilities
outside of and leading up to the Verizon central office. Accordingly,
it is the sole responsibility of the CLEC to obtain the required
licenses and permits. This section describes the responsibilities
of both the CLEC and Verizon when providing service for CLECs.
It addresses fiber optic cable requirements, as well as the methods
and procedures for accessing the central office manhole, placing
the fiber cable, accounting for time and materials, and keeping
records.
Additional outside plant requirements, such as rooftop occupancy
for microwave and right of way issues specific to CLEC requirements
may fall outside of the scope of a collocation arrangement provided
by Verizon.
Representatives from Verizon’s Construction and Engineering
organizations work with members of the Collocation Implementation
Team in each state where a CLEC has requested collocation. Specific
requirements regarding individual states and local ordinances
will be discussed in detail during the actual collocation implementation.
Fiber Cable Requirements
All CLEC entrance facilities and splices need to comply with the
Telcordia’s Generic Specification for Optical Fiber and
Optical Fiber Cable (TR-TSY-00020), Generic Requirements for Cable
Entrance Splice Closures for Copper Cable (TR-NWT-001058), Cable
Entrance Facility (CEF) and Building Planning Provisions (BR-760-200-030),
and the Blue Book Manual of Construction Procedures (SR-TAP-001421),
as they relate to fire, safety, health, environmental safeguards
and interference with Verizon services and facilities. The fiber
cable must be dielectric (contain no metallic elements) and meet
the requirements contained in Telcordia Document GR-20-CORE Issue
1, September 1994. This document describes the technical requirements
and characteristics required of optical fiber cables containing
optical fibers used in outside plant. The information is subject
to changes and can be obtained from Telcordia Technologies by
calling 1- 800-521-CORE.
Requirements include:
- The fibers need to be single mode.
- The fiber optic units need to be of loose tube (12 fibers)
or ribbon (12 fibers) design.
- The fiber cable needs to be marked according to the cable
marking requirements in GR-20-CORE, Section 6.2.1-4.
- The fiber needs to be identified according to the fiber
and unit identification (color codes) in GR-20-CORE, Section
6.2.5.
- Unless otherwise agreed, to satisfy specific applications,
the outer cable jacket shall consist of a polyethylene resin,
carbon black, and suitable antioxidant system.
- Silica fibers shall be fusible with a commercially available
fusion splice(s) that is commonly used for this operation.
- At the request of the CLEC, if there are at least two entry
points for Verizon cable which have space available, Verizon
provides access through two entrances. The CLEC is responsible
for delivering the fiber cable to the serving central office
manhole. The manhole is commonly referred to as manhole “0”.
- The CLEC will be permitted to access the designated central
office manhole in several methods. The options available to
the CLEC may be governed by jurisdiction and by local practices
and may include the following:
- Under Verizon guidelines and direct supervision, the
CLEC’s conduit may be connected directly to the
designated central office manhole. If the CLEC’s
conduit occupies Verizon property, the CLEC is responsible
for obtaining the necessary right of way agreements (fees
may apply). Physical collocation cables will require a
conduit license for occupying the central office manhole
from the field sidewall to the central office wall.
- In certain situations, Verizon may, at its discretion,
permit the CLEC’s conduit to be connected directly
to Verizon’s conduit on the central office side
of the central office manhole. This must be done by Verizon
or a Verizon-approved contractor and may be permitted
in those cases where there is no space on the wall of
the central office manhole to connect the CLEC’s
conduit directly. This is contingent on the availability
of right of way.
- The CLEC may choose to use Verizon’s manholes
and conduit to reach the central office manhole by applying
for the appropriate license through the company contact.
If accessing the central office manhole from the Verizon
conduit, the CLEC must follow established procedures for
licensing and use. The agreement “License Agreement
for Pole Attachment and/or Conduit Occupancy” shall
be executed as part of the overall negotiations between
the CLEC and Verizon.
Cable Installation Options (Splicing)
In New England, the CLEC needs to provide Verizon sufficient
cable length (length requirements are provided by Verizon) to
pull the cable through the Cable Entrance Facility (CEF) to
the appropriate splice point. The cable is then pulled to a
transition splice point, where it is spliced to CLEC-provided
fire retardant cable. This is the standard method for Verizon
fiber services for physical collocation in Verizon in New England.
Verizon runs the CLEC fire retardant riser cable from the vault
to the CLEC's location in the central office in Maine, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. The CLEC places its
cable into the "agreed to" manhole closest to the
central office. Enough cable is left at that location so the
Verizon technician can pull it into the central office vault.
Note: The CLEC needs to provide a pulling eye on the end of
the cable left in the central office manhole.
Verizon in New England completes the cable splice in the central
office vault. Verizon may require the CLEC to provide an approved
fire retardant cable closure. Standard splicing procedures are
followed. Fusion splicing is the preferred method for fiber
optic cable. When all splicing has been completed, an end-to-end
test may be conducted by the CLEC. A bi-directional test should
be performed at 1310 lc or 1550 lc (on a single-mode fiber cable).
In Verizon-South, the CLEC needs to provide sufficient cable
length for Verizon to pull the cable through the CEF to the
dedicated space of the CLEC.
In New York, the CLEC must place its cable in the central office
vault. Verizon requires an approved fire retardant riser cable.
The splicing location designated by Verizon is in a common room
for all CLECs, as space exists. Splicing is not allowed at manhole
“0”. All splicing in a Verizon vault needs to be
mechanical. An authorized Verizon representative accompanies
the CLEC or approved agent completing the splicing when inside
the vault or building. An approved fire retardant splice closure
needs to be used. All bonding and grounding procedures need
to be followed.
If the CLEC plans to fusion splice the transition point of the
outside plant fiber to the building-rated fire retardant fiber,
an alternate splice area may be required. Verizon provides and
owns the splice shelf. The CLEC supplies a Verizon-approved
splice tray and performs the splice. Verizon conducts a quality
inspection when the work is completed.
The CLEC is responsible for all installation within the dedicated
space in all jurisdictions. Attenuation, if required, is the
responsibility of the CLEC. The fiber optic cable is CLEC provided
and owned and all maintenance is the responsibility of the CLEC.
Verizon provides escorted access to central office space outside
the dedicated space of the CLEC.
Fiber Cable - Inventory
In Verizon in New York, the CLEC is responsible for tagging
and identifying the cable in the central office vault. In Verizon
in New England and Verizon-South, Verizon is responsible for
identifying the cable and splicing closure in the vault. Cable
inventory information is maintained in a cable restoration book
in the Construction Control Center.
When a CLEC disconnects a CLEC cable, the removal is at the
discretion of Verizon. If the removal jeopardizes existing service,
Verizon may choose to have the cable left in place.
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Technical
Description - Physical Collocation
Space |
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Verizon provides the CLEC with dedicated
floor space within a secure common area with a toll environment,
AC power for convenience outlets and DC power. A fiber
optic cable rack to the CEF, and cable ducts to the street
are also provided. Microwave collocation requires access
to the CLEC’s antenna on the roof.
CLECs are not required to secure their equipment in
a wire mesh enclosure (cage). In those states where
Verizon does not provide a caged enclosures, a collocator
may, at its own expense, contract directly with a Verizon
approved contractor for cage construction, providing
it conforms with Verizon specifications and safety standards.
A list of approved master zone contractors will be made
available upon request and pursuant to receipt of applications
for physical collocation.
Verizon accepts requests from CLECs for physical collocation
space on a first-come, first-serve basis pursuant to
appropriate tariffs. Verizon offers a broad range of
linear dimensions on physical collocation dedicated
space. However, physical collocation space does not
extend above the 8-foot plane of the collocation node
height. Verizon offers the CLEC physical collocation
of equipment for interconnection or for access to UNEs
except when physical collocation is not practical for
technical reasons or because of space limitations. A
CLEC that is collocated for these purposes may also
interconnect to another collocated CLEC.
Common room construction charges for the central office
common room containing physical collocation nodes may
vary per tariff.
Verizon-South
In Verizon-South common room construction costs are
no longer recovered under a pro rata methodology. For
all applications submitted after May 19, 1999, flat
rate room construction costs are applied according to
applicable tariffs.
Verizon-North
Flat rate room construction costs in Verizon-North are
recovered according to applicable tariffs.
In New England flat rate room construction charges apply
to arrangements built in already conditioned space.
Special construction costs, when required, will be billed
to the CLEC according to applicable tariffs.
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Access
to Collocation Space |
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CLEC employees, agents, and contractors,
as approved by Verizon, typically have 24-hour by 7-day
access to the CLEC collocation node. Applications for
Verizon non-employee identification badges and the procedures
for obtaining these are provided to the CLEC early in
the collocation implementation process. The CLEC accepts
responsibility for the protection and proper use of the
Verizon ID badge and assures that it will be used only
by the badge holder and only for business purposes within
the Verizon central office. Verizon non-employee ID badges
must be prominently displayed by the CLEC or vendor at
all times while on a Verizon premises. Verizon ID badges
are valid for one year from the date of issuance and is
the responsibility of the CLEC to obtain new ID badges
prior to the expiration date on the ID badge (month and
year). CLECs an their vendors having an expired ID will
not be given access to a Verizon premises and may be asked
to forfeit the expired ID badge. Improper use of Verizon
ID badges may result in termination of the contract or
legal action.
Where the CLEC shares a common entrance to the central
office with Verizon, the reasonable use of shared building
facilities (e.g., elevators, unrestricted corridors,
designated rest rooms, etc.) is permitted. Verizon makes
reasonable efforts to provide access to shared building
facilities; however, the location of physical collocation
space is dependent on various qualifications that include
space availability, proximity to distributing frames,
power, and CEFs. Access to such facilities may be restricted
by security requirements, and a Verizon employee may
be required to accompany the CLEC personnel. In certain
central offices, CLEC personnel may be allowed access
to shared building facilities only when an authorized
Verizon employee is available to accompany the CLEC
personnel.
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Common
Room Construction |
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Once all applicable payment terms and
conditions have been met, including appropriate application
fee payments and deposits, construction of the collocation
arrangement begins.
Common rooms typically have easy access from the street
and, if possible, access to rest rooms on the same floor.
Equipment layouts need to allow for the movement of
material in and out of the common room and all collocation
nodes. The common room includes the construction of
an enclosed area for all CLECs, as well as a secure
entrance and pathway to the enclosed area. The degree
of construction necessary is determined on a location-specific
basis and is dependent on actual conditions present
in each central office.
The common room needs to have access to cable routes
to the CEF, a power room, digital system cross-connect
frame (DSX) line-ups, and Verizon distributing frames.
Actual distance limitations associated with various
cross-connects to Verizon distributing frames are considered
during the actual site survey associated with the initial
application for collocation in a Verizon central office.
Where possible, existing toll type environments are
used to create common rooms. All common room work is
performed by Verizon or its designated contractors.
Collocation Node
The physical collocation arrangement entails CLEC owned
or operated equipment being placed in a collocation
node in a secure common room of the Verizon central
office. The transition or demarcation point is electrical
or optical and takes place on a POT Bay.
A ground bar, 110v AC convenience outlets, 110v AC power
for equipment lighting, -48v DC power for the CLEC’s
equipment, and a common CLEC fiber optic cable support
(if required) to the CEF are also provided in a physical
collocation node.
Collocation nodes are generally constructed or expanded
by Verizon using Verizon-approved design standards,
material, and installation vendors. Collocation node
additions or expansions can be contiguous, meaning direct
expansion of an existing collocation node, or non-contiguous,
meaning a new collocation node that does not touch the
existing collocation node.
Verizon permits the CLEC to directly contract with a
Verizon-approved general contractor in areas where Verizon
uses contractors to construct the wire mesh enclosure
that surrounds the collocation node. Vendors need to
comply with the requirements specified in Central Office
Detail Engineering and Installation/Removal Services
and Telcordia Technologies document TR-NWT-001275.
The construction of the wire mesh enclosure by Verizon-approved
contractors is limited to the wire mesh, the door and
the lock. This construction is under the direct supervision
of Verizon and needs to conform to Verizon engineering
and design standards. The CLEC is responsible for all
costs associated with the collocation node when contracting
directly with a Verizon-approved contractor. The CLEC
needs to provide Verizon with a key to the collocation
node, for emergency use prior to occupying the space.
Verizon allows the CLEC to use a portion of the central
office and loading area (if available) to store equipment
on a temporary basis. No overnight storing of equipment
and materials is permitted in the staging area.
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Power
to Collocation Node |
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Verizon provides AC and DC power to
the collocation node as follows:
AC: AC power is provided
for the express purposes of convenience outlets and
overhead lighting and shall not be used to power any
equipment.
In Verizon-North, AC power in the collocation node is
fed from a COMMERCIAL AC SERVICE PANEL. Specific provisioning
is pursuant to the applicable Tariff, but generally
will consist of two 110v 20 amp circuits. One circuit
is for CLEC provided lighting in the collocation node
and the other circuit is for Verizon provided convenience
outlets, generally one AC duplex convenience outlet
and two standard overhead lights per 100 square feet
are provided.
DC: Exact DC power requirements
may differ depending on the CLEC. The CLEC is responsible
for identifying its specific DC power requirements on
the collocation application.
If -48v DC is fed from a Battery Distribution Frame
Bay (BDFB) in the common room, no shut-off on the outside
of the collocation node is required. Fused capacities
of 60 amps and less are normally fed from a BDFB. A
pull box is required if power is remotely fed and local
codes require it. Generally, Verizon provides A and
B loads on cable long enough to reach the CLEC’s
equipment for a gutter tap or for a fuse panel arrangement
or mini BDFB inside the collocation node.
All DC power not fed from a BDFB or fused over 60 amps
per leg require a review and recommendation by the Power
Engineering Department. A quality audit/inspection of
the CLEC’s equipment installation needs to be
performed before Verizon turns on power, places fuses,
or turns on circuit breakers to the collocation node.
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Point
of Termination (POT) Bay |
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Verizon offers the interconnection
to its network through the POT Bay as one technically
feasible method of interconnection with a CLEC. There
may be other technically feasible methods or points of
interconnection that a CLEC wishes to propose. CLECs may
request interconnection to Verizon’s network via
other technically feasible methods or points in the network
architecture through the Bona Fide Request (BFR) process
as defined in the applicable state tariffs and through
negotiation of interconnection agreements. See http://.verizon.com/tariffs
for the BFR process for the applicable state tariff.
Currently, interconnection to the Verizon network is
accomplished by cross-connections between a Verizon
distributing frame and a termination at the POT Bay.
CLEC equipment is terminated on the distributing frame
through the POT Bay as follows: Verizon provides a service
access cable, the CLEC provides equipment cable, and
both cables are terminated in a POT Bay. For a DS1 cross
connect, the CLEC places a non-reassignable strap, if
required, in the POT Bay extending the circuit to the
Verizon distributing frame. Service access cables or
cross connects are assigned and inventoried in the appropriate
Verizon Operations Support Systems (OSS). The actual
cable inventory is provided to the CLEC prior to the
conclusion of the actual site implementation. Circuit
provisioning is done by the CLEC using assignment control
of the service access cables.
POT Bays and service access cables are passive devices.
By definition, a POT Bay is not an “intermediate
interconnection arrangement”, but rather a convenient
demarcation point between Verizon’s facilities
and those of a CLEC. The CLEC provides transmission
signals from CLEC equipment located in the collocation
node to the POT Bay. Verizon provides interconnection
to the network and the associated distributing frames
on the Verizon side of the POT Bay.
Collocation nodes and POT Bays are typically placed
in a common collocation area of the central office.
The toll type environment in this area is provided and
maintained by Verizon. POT Bays installed in the common
room are Verizon owned and are part of the Verizon network.
POT Bays installed inside the collocation node are part
of the CLEC’s network. The POT Bay is the point
of demarcation where Verizon’s responsibility
and ownership end and where the CLEC’s responsibility
and ownership begin. POT Bays are for terminating cable
only and do not constitute a zero level test point for
digital signals.
In Verizon-South, the POT Bay is provided by Verizon
and is located in the common room. CLECs may request
interconnection to Verizon’s network via other
technically feasible methods or points in the network
architecture through the Bona Fide Request (BFR) process
as defined above.
In Verizon-North the CLEC has the following three options
available for the installation of the POT Bay in traditional
physical collocation arrangements:
- Verizon provides the POT Bay.
- The CLEC purchases the POT Bay and provides it to
Verizon to be installed in the common room.
- The CLEC purchases the POT Bay and installs it in
the CLEC’s dedicated space.
Verizon installs the cable terminations for options
1 and 2. With option 3, Verizon provides the cable from
the Verizon distributing frames to the CLEC dedicated
space, and the CLEC is responsible for the installation
of the cable terminations to the POT Bay. Verizon performs
cooperative testing with the CLEC between the cable
terminations on the Verizon distributing frames and
the CLEC POT Bay in option 3. The preferred and most
commonly deployed arrangement is option 1. This arrangement,
as well as option 2, provides for the ability to isolate
any troubles between the CLEC and Verizon networks without
the requirement to have the presence of both a Verizon
and CLEC technician at the same time.
For DS0, DS1, and some voice grade circuits, Verizon
terminates a cable from a distributing frame or a DSX
on the rear of a terminal strip in the POT Bay. The
CLEC terminates on the rear of an adjacent Verizon-provided
terminal strip in the POT Bay. The CLEC is responsible
for installing and maintaining a non-reassignable strap
between terminal strips. When a high density POT Bay
is used for voice grade POTS service, it is normally
a closed terminal block. The CLEC terminates cable on
the rear with 25 pair amphenol connectors. Verizon terminates
a cable on the front using a punch down arrangement.
No strap is required. DS3 connection requires a Verizon
owned interface panel with Bayonet-Locking Connectors
(BLCs). Verizon coaxial cable from a DSX-3 lineup terminates
on the front, and the CLEC’s coaxial cable terminates
on the rear of the same interface panel.
For SCOPE arrangements in Verizon-North and Verizon-South
the Pot Bay is provided by Verizon and is a Shared Point
of Termination (SPOT) bay located in the SCOPE area.
Fiber Distributing Frame (FDF)
Verizon requires an optical path from the Fiber Distributing
Frame (FDF) to the POT Bay, that will be used for future
synchronous and asynchronous applications, in order
for the CLEC to have access to Verizon optical services/elements
at the FDF. The CLEC should refer to local tariffs for
FDF availability. These services are cross-connected
at the FDF using a transmit and receive fiber. Access
to the FDF is provided through the existing POT Bay
arrangement. A high-density Light Guide Connection (LGX)
fiber termination shelf and splice tray are mounted
in the private line POT Bay.
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CLEC
Responsibilities |
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Verizon provides and maintains a secure
central office environment, power, office ground and adequate
lighting. The common room has stumble lighting and emergency
lighting. The area above the standard 8-foot collocation
node top is controlled solely by Verizon.
The CLEC is responsible for the provisioning, maintenance,
repair, and service functions of the CLEC-owned equipment
located in the CLEC’s dedicated space. The CLEC
is also responsible for housekeeping in the dedicated
space.
When each collocation site is implemented, part of the
implementation process involves meeting with the CLEC
team to discuss and document the maintenance procedures
for that collocation site. Escalation procedures are developed
locally with the CLEC. The Verizon Collocation Implementation
Team and the CLEC provide contacts and telephone numbers.
CLEC Employees, Agents and Representatives
Responsibilities
CLEC employees, agents, and representatives shall abide
by all Verizon security practices for non-Verizon employees
with access to the Verizon central offices. These security
practices prohibit the use of two-way wireless devices
in Verizon premises housing network facilities, as well
as the use of lighted tobacco products while on Verizon
premises. CLEC employees, agents and representatives are
provided Verizon ID badges allowing 24-hour by 7-day access
for maintenance purposes only. CLEC employees are not
permitted in unauthorized areas of the central office.
CLEC employees, agents and representatives need to prominently
display a Verizon non-employee identification badge
at all times while on a Verizon premises. Procurement
of Verizon non-employee identification badges is addressed
during the implementation phase of the physical collocation
arrangement.
Removal or Relocation of Equipment
Once the CLEC has established a collocation arrangement
at a central office, the CLEC may decide to move/remove,
relocate or upgrade the current equipment. These changes
to the existing configuration are considered “rearrangements”
to the original arrangement.
The term “equipment removal” indicates that the CLEC
is responsible for ensuring the removal of equipment from within
its collocated space. If the CLEC decides to move/remove its physical
arrangement, the CLEC needs to notify Verizon in sufficient time
to properly effect the removal. The CLEC must adhere to Verizon
installation standards IP72202 and must obtain and display an
approved Methods of Procedures (MOP) prior to the removal or relocation
of any equipment. All equipment needs to be removed within 30
days of gaining Verizon’s approval for such removal. The
CLEC is responsible for verifying that no working circuits exist
on the equipment to be removed from service. The CLEC is responsible
for returning the space to its original condition.
In those situations where Verizon determines that it
is not feasible to remove the associated equipment,
it is left in place.
Relocation of the CLEC's equipment at the CLEC’s
request from one site to another (possibly within the
same building) is treated as a new request for space.
In those situations where the CLEC decides to upgrade
its existing equipment, all normal rules for transition
to new equipment apply.
The removal of associated equipment placed for the CLEC
outside of the collocated space will be handled on an
individual case basis. This includes the central office
cable vault, riser equipment, or cables placed for the
CLEC, including distributing frame blocks, DSX bays,
panels, jacks, cables placed in the central office and/or
other unnamed associated equipment.
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Ordering
and Implementation Information |
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To order a physical collocation arrangement,
the CLEC should complete and submit a Verizon Physical
Collocation Application.
The CLEC should utilize the standard form, in its most
recent version, to facilitate evaluation by the Verizon
project team. The completed application should be sent
directly to:
Collocation Manager
Verizon
125 High Street Room 509
Boston, MA 02110
E-Mail Address: collocation.applications@verizon.com
Verizon will not begin the review process until both
the application and appropriate application fee are
received.
Upon receipt of a completed application Verizon conducts
a site survey at the central office location to develop
and compile the internal requirements necessary to complete
the physical collocation arrangement. Verizon notifies
the CLEC of the results of the site survey and its ability
to accommodate the CLEC request for physical collocation.
Assuming sufficient space and capacity are available
in the central office, Verizon begins the work to establish
a collocation node for the CLEC's equipment. All of
the building work associated with creating the appropriate
partitioning is coordinated, contracted and/or approved
by Verizon.
Once Verizon has completed construction of the collocation
node, a collocation acceptance meeting is held with
the CLEC to deliver the collocation space.
Prior to a CLEC commencing installation activities,
a written Method Of Procedure (MOP) is required for
all physical collocation jobs to assure compliance with
Verizon’s standard operating environment for central
office jobs. A MOP is a detailed, step-by-step procedure
for a particular job. The MOP needs to be agreed upon
and signed by the Verizon representative and the CLEC
installation representative prior to the beginning of
the installation effort. The signed MOP should be prominently
displayed outside the collocation node during the entire
installation schedule.
Verizon will make available, per signed agreement with
the requesting carrier, a report indicating the available
collocation space in the Verizon premises, the number
of carriers currently collocated in that premises, modifications
in the use of space since the last report and measures
being taken to make additional space available. A site
survey/report fee per central office per request will
be assessed for each report requested. 50% of this fee
will be applied to an application fee when a new request
for physical collocation is made within 30 days.
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Insurance
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Before a CLEC can start construction
on a site, the CLEC must provide a Certificate of Insurance.
It is the CLEC’s responsibility to procure and maintain
their own policy as specified in applicable tariffs and/or
agreements.
All insurance must be in effect before Verizon can authorize
access to Verizon premises and dedicated physical collocation
space for CLEC employees or vendors. This also includes
any placement of CLEC equipment within Verizon premises
as well as CLEC equipment deliveries.
The CLEC may submit the Certificate of Insurance at
any time prior to the occupancy of the physical collocation
space. The preferred method is to submit the certificate(s)
to Verizon’s Collocation Project Management with
the initial payment of related room construction charges.
Failure to provide proper proof of insurance can result
in delays for the CLEC.
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Use
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A CLEC can request additional space
in a Verizon central office by completing a new application
form.
A CLEC with an existing collocation node may reserve
space in the same central office to be used at some
future date. If space is available, Verizon reserves
the space until such time that Verizon or another CLEC
requires the reserved space. Verizon makes reasonable
efforts to assign the reserved space so that it is contiguous
with the CLEC's existing collocation node. In the event
that reserved space is needed to satisfy another request,
the space is taken back and used for that request.
Verizon may reclaim unused space from the CLEC if space
is needed for another collocation arrangement and no
additional space is available in the central office.
The CLEC should exercise efficient engineering practices
and install equipment in sequential line-ups to avoid
unnecessary rearrangement activities resulting from
space being reclaimed. Efficiently used space means
that a substantial portion of all the floor space is
taken up by the transmission equipment specified for
interconnection to Verizon, including metal storage
cabinets and work surfaces.
Once the CLEC has established a collocation site at
a central office, the CLEC may decide to grow, upgrade
and/or reconfigure the current equipment. To the extent
these changes require modification of the existing space,
power, etc., these changes are considered "augmentations"
to that site. If the CLEC decides to augment that site,
the CLEC must submit a new application outlining the
details of the augmentation as well as any applicable
application fee. The application is then reviewed and
processed by Collocation Product Management and forwarded
to the Local Collocation Coordinator for implementation.
After evaluating the augmentation request, the Local
Collocation Coordinator then determines what the next
steps should be. If the augment is an upgrade or secondary
arrangement, the standard site implementation process
is followed in order to turn-up the new arrangement.
If the CLEC wishes to augment the existing arrangement
in some manner not specified above, the augment is treated
on an individual case basis.
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Interval
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The diagram below depicts a high-level
general process flow of events for implementing most physical
collocation arrangements in Verizon. The actual process
is not entirely sequential as depicted. The diagram is
meant to provide a basis for planning intervals and setting
milestone dates. The actual intervals and forecasting
requirements are set for in the application tariffs.
High-Level View of Physical Collocation Process –
76 Business Day Interval
Note: Dates may vary based on jurisdiction, tariffs,
specific content, or extraordinary circumstances.
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