Site survey
Site survey is quite possibly the most important part of the design process. A site survey is the evaluation that needs to take place before the installation
SITE SURVEY PHASES
The site survey may be divided into several phases. These phases are:
Gathering information
Performing the survey
Evaluating the findings
When do we conduct a site survey?
In almost every situation, we like to conduct a site survey to ensure that all measurements are correct and there are no oversights when it comes to planning and installing, and what is possible for each specific site.
Check things like
- What is underneath the area where the foundation will be laid? Can it support the planned foundation?
- Are there trees or other landscaping objects that need to be removed or accounted for prior to construction?
- Are there any aerial obstructions? (i.e. Power Lines, Branches, Neighboring Structures)
- check for conduits, sleeves, slots and type of ceiling construction
- Cable Access – During the survey, it’s essential to take note of any nearby vents or conduits, which can be used as a point of entry for the interior cable. If no natural points of entry exist, you will need to create an artificial opening for cable access.