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RF Report (BLD-2021-0507) 10101 N De AnzaCompliance Statement Based on information provided by AT&T Mobility and predictive modeling, the Central Cupertino installation proposed by AT&T Mobility will be compliant with Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure Limits of 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1307(b)(3) and 1.1310. Delineating areas that are predicted to exceed the FCC MPE limits with barriers and RF alerting signage and restricting access to these areas to authorized personnel that have completed RF safety training is required for Occupational environment compliance. The proposed operation will not expose members of the General Public to hazardous levels of RF energy at ground level or in adjacent buildings. Certification I, David H. Kiser, am the reviewer and approver of this report and am fully aware of and familiar with the Rules and Regulations of both the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with regard to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation, specifically in accordance with FCC’s OET Bulletin 65. I have reviewed this Radio Frequency Exposure Assessment report and believe it to be both true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. General Summary The compliance framework is derived from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations for preventing human exposure in excess of the applicable Maximum Permissible Exposure (“MPE”) limits. At any location at this site, the power density resulting from each transmitter may be expressed as a percentage of the frequency-specific limits and added to determine if 100% of the exposure limit has been exceeded. The FCC Rules define two tiers of permissible exposure differentiated by the situation in which the exposure takes place and/or the status of the individuals who are subject to exposure. General Population / Uncontrolled exposure limits apply to those situations in which persons may not be aware of the presence of electromagnetic energy, where exposure is not employment-related, or where persons cannot exercise control over their exposure. Occupational / Controlled exposure limits apply to situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment, have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure, and can exercise control over their exposure. Based on the criteria for these classifications, the FCC General Population limit is considered to be a level that is safe for continuous exposure time. The FCC General Population limit is 5 times more restrictive than the Occupational limits. Radio Frequency Emissions Compliance Report For AT&T Mobility Site Name: Central Cupertino Site Structure Type: Rooftop Address: 10101 North De Anza Boulevard Latitude: 37.3238333 Cupertino, CA 95014 Longitude: -122.0331111 Report Date: February 23, 2021 Project: Modification Central Cupertino - Modification 02.23.2021 Page 2 7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Table 1: FCC Limits Frequency (MHz) Limits for General Population/ Uncontrolled Exposure Limits for Occupational/ Controlled Exposure Power Density (mW/cm2) Averaging Time (minutes) Power Density (mW/cm2) Averaging Time (minutes) 30-300 0.2 30 1 6 300-1500 f/1500 30 f/300 6 1500-100,000 1.0 30 5.0 6 f=Frequency (MHz) In situations where the predicted MPE exceeds the General Population threshold in an accessible area as a result of emissions from multiple transmitters, FCC licensees that contribute greater than 5% of the aggregate MPE share responsibility for mitigation. Based on the computational guidelines set forth in FCC OET Bulletin 65, Waterford Consultants, LLC has developed software to predict the overall Maximum Permissible Exposure possible at any location given the spatial orientation and operating parameters of multiple RF sources. The power density in the Far Field of an RF source is specified by OET-65 Equation 5 as follows: != !"#$ %⋅'⋅#! (mW/cm() where EIRP is the Effective Radiated Power relative to an isotropic antenna and R is the distance between the antenna and point of study. Additionally, consideration is given to the manufacturers’ horizontal and vertical antenna patterns as well as radiation reflection. At any location, the predicted power density in the Far Field is the spatial average of points within a 0 to 6-foot vertical profile that a person would occupy. Near field power density is based on OET-65 Equation 20 stated as !=*180 .)* /⋅100 ⋅1+, 2 ⋅3 ⋅ℎ (mW/cm() where Pin is the power input to the antenna, qBW is the horizontal pattern beamwidth and h is the aperture length. Some antennas employ beamforming technology where RF energy allocated to each customer device is dynamically directed toward their location. In the analysis presented herein, predicted exposure levels are based on all beams at full utilization (i.e. full power) simultaneously focused in any direction. As this condition is unlikely to occur, the actual power density levels at ground and at adjacent structures are expected to be less that the levels reported below. These theoretical results represent maximum-case predictions as all RF emitters are assumed to be operating at 100% duty cycle. For any area in excess of 100% General Population MPE, access controls with appropriate RF alerting signage must be put in place and maintained to restrict access to authorized personnel. Signage must be posted to be visible upon approach from any direction to provide notification of potential conditions within these areas. Subject to other site security requirements, occupational personnel should be trained in RF safety and equipped with personal protective equipment (e.g. RF personal monitor) designed for safe work in the vicinity of RF emitters. Controls such as physical barriers to entry imposed by locked doors, hatches and ladders or other access control mechanisms may be supplemented by alarms that alert the individual and notify site management of a breach in access control. Waterford Consultants, LLC recommends that any work activity in these designated areas or in front of any transmitting antennas be coordinated with all wireless tenants. Central Cupertino - Modification 02.23.2021 Page 3 7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Analysis AT&T Mobility proposes the following installation at this location: • INSTALL (4) AIR5331 ANTENNAS ON NEW ANTENNA MOUNTS ON ROOFTOP, TYP. 1 PER SECTOR (INCLUDING (1) AT NEW SECTOR E) The antennas will be mounted on a 52-foot Rooftop with centerlines 57 feet above ground level. Proposed antenna operating parameters are listed in Appendix A. Other appurtenances such as GPS antennas, RRUs and hybrid cable below the antennas are not sources of RF emissions. No other antennas are known to be operating in the vicinity of this site. Figure 1: Antenna Locations Power density decreases significantly with distance from any antenna. The panel-type antennas to be employed at this site are highly directional by design and the orientation in azimuth and mounting elevation, as documented, serves to reduce the potential to exceed MPE limits at any location other than directly in front Central Cupertino - Modification 02.23.2021 Page 4 7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com of the antennas. For accessible areas at ground level, the maximum predicted power density level resulting from all AT&T Mobility operations is 2.66% of the FCC General Population limits. Incident at adjacent buildings depicted in Figure 1, the maximum predicted power density level resulting from all AT&T Mobility operations is 16.7119% of the FCC General Population limits. The proposed operation will not expose members of the General Public to hazardous levels of RF energy at ground level or in adjacent buildings. For accessible areas at the roof level of 10101 North De Anza Boulevard, the maximum predicted power density level resulting from all AT&T Mobility operations is 665.078% of the FCC Occupational limits (3325.39% of the FCC General Population limits). For areas on the roof near the antennas that are predicted to exceed the General Population limits, barriers and RF alerting signs (Caution 2) should be posted to be visible upon approach to provide notification of potential conditions at these areas. These recommendations are depicted in Figure 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. Any work activity in front of transmitting antennas should be coordinated with AT&T Mobility. Compliance Requirement Diagram (Alpha Sector) Recommendations AT&T Mobility Alpha Sector Caution 2 signs required in front and behind the sector on screen wall AND Caution 2 sign required on barrier post Materials – 6 Post, 9 Caution 2 Signs, Roughly 22’ Chain. Barriers Space – 4’x8’x10’ **Barriers must be built a minimum of 6 feet away from unprotected roof edge. Minimum of 36” of parapet wall Figure 2.1: Mitigation Recommendations Central Cupertino - Modification 02.23.2021 Page 5 7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Compliance Requirement Diagram (Beta Sector) Recommendations AT&T Mobility Beta Sector Caution 2 signs required in front and behind the sector on screen wall AND Caution 2 sign required on barrier post Materials – 16 Post, 13 Caution 2 Signs, Roughly 80’ Chain. Barriers Space – 7’x10’x8’x17’x4’x8’x11’x9’x6’ **Barriers must be built a minimum of 6 feet away from unprotected roof edge. Minimum of 36” of parapet wall Figure 2.2: Mitigation Recommendations Central Cupertino - Modification 02.23.2021 Page 6 7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Compliance Requirement Diagram (Gamma Sector) Recommendations AT&T Mobility Gamma Sector Caution 2 signs required in front and behind the sector on screen wall AND Caution 2 sign required on barrier post Materials – 8 Post, 11 Caution 2 Signs, Roughly 39’ Chain. Barriers Space – 18’x9’x12’ **Barriers must be built a minimum of 6 feet away from unprotected roof edge. Minimum of 36” of parapet wall Figure 2.3: Mitigation Recommendations Central Cupertino - Modification 02.23.2021 Page 7 7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Appendix A: Operating Parameters Considered in this Analysis Antenna #: Carrier: Manufacturer Pattern: Band (MHz): Mech Az (deg): Mech DT (deg): H BW (deg): Length (ft): TPO (W): Channels: Loss (dB): Gain (dBd): ERP (W): EIRP (W): Rad Center (ft): 1 AT&T ERICSSON SON_AIR5331_B260_TB 39000 20 0 4 2 1.2 1 0 26.89 610 1000 57 2 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3 02DT 700 20 0 64 4.3 40 2 0 10.25 847 1390 57 2 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3 02DT 2300 20 0 57 4.3 25 4 0 13.85 2427 3981 57 3 AT&T KATHREIN 742264V01 00DT 850 20 0 67.7 4.4 40 2 0 11.95 1253 2056 57 4 AT&T COMMSCOPE SBNHH-1D65A 00DT 2100 20 0 62 4.6 60 4 0 14.7 7083 11620 57 5 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3E 02DT 700 20 0 69 4.3 40 2 0 10.15 828 1359 57 5 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3E 02DT 850 20 0 65 4.3 40 2 0 11.15 1043 1710 57 5 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3E 02DT 1900 20 0 74 4.3 40 4 0 13.55 3623 5945 57 6 AT&T ERICSSON SON_AIR5331_B260_TB 39000 0 0 4 2 1.2 1 0 26.89 610 1000 57 7 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3 02DT 700 260 0 64 4.3 40 2 0 10.25 847 1390 57 7 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3 02DT 2300 260 0 57 4.3 25 4 0 13.85 2427 3981 57 8 AT&T KATHREIN 742264V01 00DT 850 260 0 67.7 4.4 40 2 0 11.95 1253 2056 57 9 AT&T COMMSCOPE SBNHH-1D65A 00DT 2100 260 0 62 4.6 60 4 0 14.7 7083 11620 57 10 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3E 02DT 700 260 0 69 4.3 40 2 0 10.15 828 1359 57 10 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3E 02DT 850 260 0 65 4.3 40 2 0 11.15 1043 1710 57 10 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3E 02DT 1900 260 0 74 4.3 40 4 0 13.55 3623 5945 57 11 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3 02DT 700 140 0 64 4.3 40 2 0 10.25 847 1390 57 11 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3 02DT 2300 140 0 57 4.3 25 4 0 13.85 2427 3981 57 12 AT&T KATHREIN 742264V01 00DT 850 140 0 67.7 4.4 40 2 0 11.95 1253 2056 57 13 AT&T COMMSCOPE SBNHH-1D65A 00DT 2100 140 0 62 4.6 60 4 0 14.7 7083 11620 57 14 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3E 02DT 700 140 0 69 4.3 40 2 0 10.15 828 1359 57 14 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3E 02DT 850 140 0 65 4.3 40 2 0 11.15 1043 1710 57 14 AT&T QUINTEL QS4658-3E 02DT 1900 140 0 74 4.3 40 4 0 13.55 3623 5945 57 15 AT&T ERICSSON SON_AIR5331_B260_TB 39000 140 0 4 2 1.2 1 0 26.89 610 1000 57 16 AT&T ERICSSON SON_AIR5331_B260_TB 39000 230 0 4 2 1.2 1 0 26.89 610 1000 57