
Equipment Physical Design Standards ATT-TP-76200, Issue 19
AT&T Services, Inc. June 2014
Equipment Testing Requirements
Any alterations to the test protocols given in this document or in referenced test standards
documents must be clearly identified in the executive summary and the test results
sections of test reports. Testing performed per the Telecommunications Providers Group
(TCG) checklist will be acceptable to AT&T. This checklist is available on AT&T’s web site
at https://ebiznet.sbc.com/sbcnebs/
.
• Conditional Requirements and Objectives contained in referenced industry standards
shall not be considered AT&T requirements unless explicitly stated within the
requirements sections of this document
• ETSI standards may be accepted on a case by case basis in lieu of GR/ATIS test
results
Laboratory Accreditation Requirements
For tests completed after January 1
st
, 2004, AT&T Services will only accept test reports
submitted by testing laboratories that are accredited by an accreditation agency (e.g., the
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, National Voluntary Laboratory
Accreditation Program) that is recognized by the National Cooperation for Laboratory
Accreditation.
• The scope of accreditation must include the test standards referenced in test reports.
• AT&T Services will accept test reports that include test data generated at non-accredited
test laboratories if the tests are witnessed and verified by a representative from a company
that operates an accredited test laboratory. Records shall be retained that clearly
demonstrate that the individual who witnessed the test has the appropriate expertise and
competence. Submitted test reports shall clearly distinguish test data generated in-house
at an accredited laboratory from witnessed and verified test data. The test report shall also
contain a statement attesting to the compliance of the testing to applicable standards.
• Test laboratories located outside of the United States shall be accredited in accordance
with ISO/IEC Guide 25 or ISO/IEC 17025. This accreditation must be performed by a
nationally recognized accrediting body operating in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 58.
Testing performed outside of the United States by a non-accredited laboratory or
manufacturer’s performed testing may be accepted if witnessed and verified by a U.S.
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory.
• Each test report submitted to AT&T Services shall contain accreditation and scope
information or a letter containing this information may be forwarded for our files.
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