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Operational Readiness Testing ORT Checklist

by Sean Jones, from the Community

Use this operational readiness testing checklist to verify that telecom and data center sites are ready for service. Assess doors, lighting, housekeeping, labeling, racks, fiber routing, access control, CCTV, alarms, AC cooling, power distribution, UPS, generators, and fire systems. Record temperatures and humidity, test sensors and outputs, confirm documentation and electrical certification, and validate key control and handover. Capture snags, assign actions, and log test results to reduce risk and ensure a safe, secure, and reliable go live.

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Operational Readiness Testing Checklist ORT
This Operational Readiness Testing checklist helps teams verify that telecom and data center facilities are ready for commissioning and handover. It covers cabin and room checks, lighting, cleanliness, labeling, racks, fiber containment, doors and locks, CCTV, PIR sensors, fire suppression and alarms including VESDA, electrical distribution AC and DC, UPS status, generator ventilation and testing, air conditioning performance, documentation, access control, key management, and health and safety signage. Record snags, assign owners, and capture completion details to ensure nothing is missed.
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SAT Witness Testing Checklist
Use this SAT witness testing checklist to conduct thorough site acceptance verification for telecom and data center installations. The template covers cabin rooms, door operations, emergency and external lighting, labeling, cable containment, Roxtec glands, and rack security. Validate fire and intruder systems, VESDA commissioning, AC units and temperature control, UPS configurations and batteries, DC and AC distribution boards, and generator function with on load and off load tests. Include CCTV checks, keybox access, alarms inputs and outputs tests, documentation to BS7671 2018, and comprehensive health and safety checks. Record snags, assign actions, capture evidence, and sign off with engineer details.
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Pre-SAT Witness Testing Checklist
This Pre-SAT witness testing checklist is designed for telecom and data center sites to confirm readiness before final site acceptance. It covers exterior and interior inspections, access control, lighting, leak detection, and housekeeping. Conduct load bank tests for UPS 1 and 2, DC systems, and the generator, including autonomy and duration checks, remote start/stop, and fuel levels. Validate AC and DC rack measurements with Socomec monitoring and confirm data reporting to dashboards such as IQ Vision. Review CCTV positioning and connectivity, verify fire and medical safety equipment, and ensure evacuation and electrical safety signage is in place. Log snags with assignments and categories, capture photos, and record ticket numbers and visitor details before sign-off.
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Network Equipment Room Assessment 2023
Use this concise 2023 assessment to evaluate network equipment rooms for security, environmental conditions, power and UPS readiness, cooling and humidity, fire safety, grounding and bonding, and cabling standards. The checklist guides photos, documentation, and remediation notes across doors and access control, physical condition, storage compliance, equipment stability, and associated rooms such as PBX, UPS, FLS, and telecom/IDF. Capture temperatures and humidity, verify extinguisher and suppression tags, check alarms, and confirm proper cable management and grounding. Finish with drawings, cleanup verification, and final sign-off to ensure reliability and compliance.
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