Connectivity Plan - Approved Document R

[Caroline]

Good afternoon everyone.

 

We live onsite in mobile home and managing our self build. We have superfast wi fi as I work in my day job from home too.

 

Building control asked for a connectivity plan Approved Doc R.

 

I sent them our current super fast broadband bill and I completed the form to

my best ability, however, they are not satisfied and say:

 

“Thank you for this.

Although the bill shows network capability is available within the site, it doesn't clarify a network provider has offered to provide a connection and which technology will be used to deliver this. I appreciate you advise a CAT6 cable will be installed, which will provide 'gigabit capable network', and you that have stated it would be full fibre wired connection however, a statement would be required from a relevant provider.

 

In addition to the above, additional information would help me assess compliance, such as schematic diagrams, location of network termination points, access points and network distribution points.

 

Please also ensure the form is fully complete, including section 5.”

 

Section 5 relates to the build of more than one dwelling (we are only building one), any advice would be appreciated.

 

Thank you in advance

 

Caroline 

 

[IanR]

24 minutes ago, Caroline said:

We have superfast wi fi

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it doesn't clarify a network provider has offered to provide a connection and which technology will be used to deliver this.

If you have "Superfast" then I assume you have a temporary location for the Network provider's ONT box, perhaps on the mobile home side, or a kiosk.

If that's the case you need to contact your ISP and ask for an "ONT shift". This is chargeable, so they should arrange for the Network Provider (OpenReach etc.) to come and survey and quote them for the work, which the ISP should then advise you the cost of. 

You may not get much detail of the works to be completed, but a cost from the ISP for an ONT shift, will confirm to BC that the new poperty will have FTTP.

BC are then also asking for you for a schematic that high-lights the ONT position in the new property, they'll want to see provision for any ducting required to get to that position, a power outlet in the close viscinity and your network distribution (Router and Switch) close by.

[JuddlyFire]

The building control's request for a connectivity plan, as per Approved Document R, is seeking specific information to ensure compliance with the regulations (Part R2, Section 0: Introduction, paragraph 0.3, page 1451). The connectivity plan should include particulars of the connection to a public electronic communications network, such as the network provider, technology used, and network termination points (Document A, Section 3: Particulars of connection to public electronic communications network (‘connectivity plan’), paragraph 3.1, page 1434).

In this case, the submitted broadband bill and completed form are insufficient, as they do not provide the required details (Document B, Section 3: Particulars of connection to public electronic communications network (‘connectivity plan’), paragraph 3.4, page 1435). The building control is requesting a statement from a relevant provider to confirm their intention to provide a connection and the technology to be used (Document A, Section 3: Particulars of connection to public electronic communications network (‘connectivity plan’), paragraph 3.3, page 1434). Additionally, schematic diagrams and information on the location of network termination points, access points, and network distribution points are necessary to assess compliance (Part R2, Section 1: In-building physical infrastructure, paragraph 1.6, page 1454).

Regarding Section 5, although it relates to builds with more than one dwelling, it is still necessary to complete the form in its entirety (Document B, Section 1: Requirement RA1 – gigabit-ready physical infrastructure, paragraph 1.27, page 1426). However, since the project involves only one dwelling, it can be stated that the section is not applicable, and the relevant information can be provided in a brief statement.

To satisfy the building control's requirements, it is recommended to:

Obtain a statement from a network provider confirming their intention to provide a connection and the technology to be used.
Provide schematic diagrams and information on the location of network termination points, access points, and network distribution points.
Complete the form in its entirety, including a statement in Section 5 indicating that it is not applicable due to the single-dwelling nature of the project.
By providing the required information and completing the form as requested, it should be possible to satisfy the building control's requirements and demonstrate compliance with the regulations (Part R1, Section 2: Requirement RA2 – connection to gigabit-capable network, paragraph 2.4, page 1430).

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6717d29438149ce9d09e3862/The_Merged_Approved_Documents_Oct24.pdf