RF Report-Electromagnetic Energy - Apple
Radio Frequency - Electromagnetic Energy
(RF-EME) Jurisdictional Report
APPLE
2 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014
37°19'56.8"N, 122°01'48.9"W
November 22, 2021
RE: Verizon Wireless RFE Site/ Jurisdictional Compliance
To Whom It May Concern,
We write to inform you that Verizon Wireless (Verizon) has performed a radio frequency (RF) compliance pre-
construction evaluation for the above-noted proposed antenna. Based on the result of the evaluation, this site will
comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations if the required mitigations are
implemented. The information in this compliance document was prepared by Telnet Inc (Telnet), an approved
Verizon vendor.
The FCC has established safety rules relating to potential RF exposure from cell sites. The rules are codified at
47 C.F.R § 1.1310. The FCC provides guidance on how to ensure compliance with its rules in the FCC Office of
Engineering and Technology Bulletin 65 (available at
https://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins/oet65/oet65.pdf). The FCC
developed the RF standards, known as Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits, in consultation with
numerous other federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug
Administration, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The FCC provides information
about the safety of RF emissions from cell towers on its website at:
https://www.fcc.gov/engineering-technology/electromagnetic-compatibility-division/radio-frequency-
safety/faq/rf-safety.
The OSHA provides information on its standards regarding RF on its website at: Radiofrequency and Microwave
Radiation - Standards | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov).
Questions related to compliance with federal regulations should be directed to
VZWRFCompliance@verizonwireless.com.
Introduction
Verizon is proposing to add RF transmitting technology at 2 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014.
Verizon is licensed by the FCC to provide wireless communications services. As required by the FCC, wireless system
operators must perform an assessment of the potential human exposure to RF emissions emanating from transmitting
antennas at the site. Telnet was hired by Verizon to perform the required RF emission study of the
RF environment surrounding the facilities installed by Verizon at this location. Verizon’s RF exposure policy complies
with FCC and OSHA requirements.
FCC Limits for MPE
Verizon’s telecommunications equipment and networks comply with FCC RF safety standards.
Those standards were adopted after examining the RF research that scientists in the US and around the world have
conducted for decades. The research continues to this day, and agencies continue to monitor it. Based on that
research, federal agencies have concluded that equipment and networks that comply with the safety standards pose
no known health risks.
Different perimeters (limits) apply for occupational and public exposure conditions. Public exposure limits generally
are five times more restrictive than occupational exposure limits. These limits apply for perpetual exposures and are
intended to provide a cautious margin of safety for all persons, regardless of age, gender, size, or health. The FCC
provides information regarding RF safety in its RF Safety FAQ, available at https://www.fcc.gov/engineering-
technology/electromagnetic-compatibility-division/radio-frequency-safety/faq/rf-safety.
The FCC exposure limits of undefined duration to radio frequency energy for the following personal wireless services:
Personal Wireless Service Approx. Frequency Occupational Limit Public Limit
Personal Communication (“PCS”) 1950 MHz 5.00 mW/cm2 1.00 mW/cm2
Cellular Telephone 870 MHz 2.90 mW/cm2 0.58 mW/cm2
Specialized Mobile Radio 855 MHz 2.85 mW/cm2 0.57 mW/cm2
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1 VZW Panel 5G Ericsson VZ-AIR5121_TB 130 1.9 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
2 VZW Panel 5G CommScope SBNHH-1D65A 130 4.6 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
2 VZW Panel LTE CommScope SBNHH-1D65A 130 4.6 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
2 VZW Panel CDMA CommScope SBNHH-1D65A 130 4.6 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
3 VZW Panel LTE CommScope NHH-65A-R2B 130 4.6 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
4 VZW Panel L-Sub6 Ericsson AIR6449 130 2.8 7.66 4.16 2.16 17.66 30.66 44.66 45.66 71.66
5 VZW Panel CBRS Ericsson KRE105281/1 130 0.7 4.66 1.16 -0.84 14.66 27.66 41.66 42.66 68.66
6 VZW Panel 5G CommScope SBNHH-1D65A 210 4.6 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
6 VZW Panel CDMA CommScope SBNHH-1D65A 210 4.6 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
6 VZW Panel LTE CommScope SBNHH-1D65A 210 4.6 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
7 VZW Panel LTE CommScope NHH-65A-R2B 210 4.6 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
8 VZW Panel 5G Ericsson VZ-AIR5121_TB 210 1.9 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
9 VZW Panel L-Sub6 Ericsson AIR6449 230 2.8 7.66 4.16 2.16 17.66 30.66 44.66 45.66 71.66
10 VZW Panel CBRS Ericsson KRE105281/1 210 0.7 4.66 1.16 -0.84 14.66 27.66 41.66 42.66 68.66
11 VZW Panel 5G CommScope SBNHH-1D65A 310 4.6 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
11 VZW Panel CDMA CommScope SBNHH-1D65A 310 4.6 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
11 VZW Panel LTE CommScope SBNHH-1D65A 310 4.6 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
12 VZW Panel LTE CommScope NHH-65A-R2B 310 4.6 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
13 VZW Panel 5G Ericsson VZ-AIR5121_TB 310 1.9 7.00 3.50 1.50 17.00 30.00 44.00 45.00 71.00
14 VZW Panel L-Sub6 Ericsson AIR6449 350 2.8 7.66 4.16 2.16 17.66 30.66 44.66 45.66 71.66
15 VZW Panel CBRS Ericsson KRE105281/1 310 0.7 4.66 1.16 -0.84 14.66 27.66 41.66 42.66 68.66
16 UNK Panel - Unknown Unknown 110 6.0 5.00 1.50 -0.50 15.00 28.00 42.00 43.00 69.00
17 UNK Panel - Unknown Unknown 310 6.0 5.25 1.75 -0.25 15.25 28.25 42.25 43.25 69.25
RF Modeling
The modeling calculations include all carriers’ antennas located at the site and assume that the proposed antennas
are operating at 100% capacity, that all proposed antenna channels (also called “radios”) are transmitting
simultaneously and that the radio transmitters are operating at full power. Obstructions (trees, buildings, etc.) that
would normally attenuate the signal are not taken into account. As a result, the predicted signal levels are more
conservative (higher) than the actual signal levels will be. The results of the modeling calculations are all based on
“worst case” assumptions, which means that the actual power density level might be lower.
If power density measurements were to be made at this site at any time, Telnet believes the real-time measurements
would produce levels below those shown in this report. Modeling in this way produces conservative exclusion areas
(areas not to be entered without some sort of mitigation, such as wearing a personal RF monitor, having the carrier
reduce power, or undertaking real-time measurements to show real-time exposure levels).
The maximum cumulative MPE is calculated to be 1133.93% of the Occupational exposure limit at Roof / Adjacent Roof 1
/ 2 level, 2918.5% of the Occupational exposure limit at penthouse level, below 20% of the Occupational exposure limit on
slanted roof, balcony 1, balcony 2, porch roof, walkway, inbuilding levels and 2.56% of the General public exposure limit
on the ground (power density at ground level is 0.2533 mW/cm2). Readings are generated through simulations which are
based on proposed site.
Signage/Barrier requirement:
SPECIAL MITIGATION INSTRUCTIONS
Items to be Installed
• Roof Access Hatch: Install NOC and Guidelines signs
• Sector A: Use paint/stripes (i.e.: indicative marker) (33’) on left and (43’x34’) on right side of the
sector on roof level
• Install Caution and Notice signs on the proposed marker
• Install Warning signs on front side and behind the sector
• Sector B: Use paint/stripes (i.e.: indicative marker) (40’) on left side of the sector on roof level
• Install Caution and Notice signs on the proposed marker
• Install Warning signs on left side and behind the sector on PH level
• Sector C: Use paint/stripes (i.e.: indicative marker) (35’x52’) on right side of the sector on roof level
• Install Caution and Notice signs on the proposed marker
• Install Warning signs behind the sector on PH level
Analysis:
Predictive Model: All Transmitters
Is the area being modeled completely INACCESSIBLE to members of
the general population (including untrained maintenance workers)? ☐YES ☒NO
Reference Plane: Roof / Adjacent Roof 1 / 2 Level
Max Value: 1133.93%
Adjacent Roof 2
Ground
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Is the area being modeled completely INACCESSIBLE to members of
the general population (including untrained maintenance workers)? ☐YES ☒NO
Reference Plane: Penthouse Level
Max Value: 2918.5%
Adjacent Roof 2
Ground
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Is the area being modeled completely INACCESSIBLE to members of
the general population (including untrained maintenance workers)? ☐YES ☒NO
Reference Plane: Inbuilding Level
Max Value: 17.4%
Adjacent Roof 2
Ground
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Balcony 1
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Ground Balcony 1
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Balcony 1
Hatch
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Trees
Trees
Is the area being modeled completely INACCESSIBLE to members of
the general population (including untrained maintenance workers)? ☐YES ☒NO
Reference Plane: Ground Level
Max Value: 2.56%
Adjacent Roof 2
Ground
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Balcony 1
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Ground Balcony 1
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Balcony 1
Hatch
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Trees
Is the area being modeled completely INACCESSIBLE to members of
the general population (including untrained maintenance workers)? ☐YES ☒NO
Reference Plane: Ground 5% Contribution Level
Max Value: 2.56%
Adjacent Roof 2
Ground
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Balcony 1
Balcony 1
Ground
Ground Balcony 1
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Roof
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Balcony 1
Hatch
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Trees
Modeling color code
Green Less than 100% BELOW the General Population MPE limit
Blue 100%-500% ABOVE the General Population MPE limit and BELOW the Occupational MPE limit
Yellow 500%-5000% ABOVE the Occupational MPE limit and BELOW 10x the Occupational MPE limit
Red More than 5000% ABOVE 10x the Occupational MPE limit
Signage/Barrier Diagram
Adjacent Roof 2
Ground
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Balcony 1
Balcony 1
Ground
Ground Balcony 1
PH A
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VZW BTS
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Balcony 1
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Porch Roof
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Sector A
Install NOC and
Guidelines signs
Roof Access Hatch
Sector B
Use paint/stripes (i.e.: indicative marker)
(40’) on left side of the sector on roof level
Install Caution & Notice signs on the
proposed marker
Install Warning signs on left side and behind
the sector on PH level
Sector C
Use paint/stripes (i.e.: indicative
marker) (35’x52’) on right side
of the sector on roof level
Install Caution & Notice signs
on the proposed marker
Install Warning signs behind the
sector on PH level
Use paint/stripes (i.e.: indicative marker)
(33’) on left and (43’x34’) on right side of
the sector on roof level
Install Caution & Notice signs on the
proposed marker
Install Warning signs on front side and
behind the sector
Signature:
Engineering Certification
I, Kenneth D Gilbert, P.E., PMP provide that:
• I am a Registered Professional Engineer in the state California, License # E20159 expiration date
12/31/2022.
• That I am familiar with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as
well as the regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), both in general
and specifically as they apply to the FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio- frequency Radiation.
• I reviewed the RFE-EME compliance report for the Verizon site
Site Name: APPLE
Address: 2 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014
and based on supplied data evaluated by industry standard RF compliance software designed for modeling the
RF environment on rooftops, towers, small cell and Distributed Antenna Systems, and to the best of my
knowledge I believe the Report to be true and accurate.
Kenneth D Gilbert, P.E., PMP Date: 11/22/2021
Registered Professional Engineer
California License # E20159.