5G Small Cell Installation and Commissioning Checklist
This 5G small cell installation and commissioning checklist ensures compliance with 3GPP TS 38.104 NR Base Station Radio Requirements, O-RAN Alliance Small Cell Deployment Guidelines, FCC Part 15/27 regulations, and NFPA 70 NEC Article 830 Network-Powered Broadband Equipment. Designed for small cell installation technicians and RF commissioning engineers.
- Industry: Telecommunications & IT
- Frequency: Per Installation
- Estimated Time: 45-90 minutes
- Role: Small Cell Installation Technician / RF Commissioning Engineer
- Total Items: 20
- Compliance: 3GPP TS 38.104 NR Base Station Radio Transmission, O-RAN Alliance Small Cell Deployment Guide, FCC Part 15 Unintentional Radiators, NFPA 70 NEC Article 830 Network-Powered Broadband, ANSI/TIA-758 Customer-Owned Outside Plant
Physical Mounting and Installation
Enclosure mounting, orientation, clearance, and weatherproofing.
- All mounting hardware torqued to manufacturer specification?
- Mounting height confirmed within approved permit and RF design?
- Antenna azimuth set per RF design (verified with compass)?
- Minimum 1-meter clearance from obstacles maintained?
- All cable entry points and penetrations weatherproofed?
- Photo of completed installation from street level
Power and Grounding
Electrical supply, surge protection, and safety grounding.
- Power source connected and voltage within spec (AC or PoE)?
- Surge Protection Device (SPD) installed on power feed?
- Equipment ground bonded to building/structure ground per NEC 830?
- Photo of power termination and SPD installation
Backhaul Connectivity
Fiber or wireless backhaul installation and performance testing.
- Backhaul medium connected (fiber/Ethernet/microwave)?
- Backhaul round-trip latency below 5ms?
- Backhaul provisioned bandwidth at least 2x peak cell throughput?
- Timing/sync source locked (GPS, IEEE 1588 PTP, SyncE)?
Software Commissioning and Testing
Software load, configuration, and post-commission KPI collection.
- Approved software version loaded per carrier build sheet?
- Cell ID, PCI, NR-ARFCN/EARFCN configured per plan?
- Element Management System (EMS/OSS) connection confirmed?
- Post-commissioning KPI baseline captured (RSRP, throughput, attach rate)?
- Post-install RF scan confirms coverage objective met?
- Commissioning Notes and Punch List
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Why Use This 5G Small Cell Installation and Commissioning Checklist?
This 5g small cell installation and commissioning checklist helps telecommunications & it teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for small cell installation technician / rf commissioning engineer professionals, this checklist covers 20 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: per installation.
Ensures compliance with 3GPP TS 38.104 NR Base Station Radio Transmission, O-RAN Alliance Small Cell Deployment Guide, FCC Part 15 Unintentional Radiators, NFPA 70 NEC Article 830 Network-Powered Broadband, ANSI/TIA-758 Customer-Owned Outside Plant. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 5G Small Cell Installation and Commissioning Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 20 inspection items across 4 sections: Physical Mounting and Installation, Power and Grounding, Backhaul Connectivity, Software Commissioning and Testing. It is designed for telecommunications & it operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per installation. Each completion takes approximately 45-90 minutes.
Who should use this 5G Small Cell Installation and Commissioning Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Small Cell Installation Technician / RF Commissioning Engineer professionals in the telecommunications & it industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.