A WiredScore rating is a global digital
connectivity rating scheme, working with landlords to assess, improve,
benchmark and promote their buildings.
How does it work?
By
benchmarking a building’s level of connectivity, infrastructure, and
resilience against the broader office market through an independent and
thorough review. A WiredScore rating classes a building as Platinum,
Gold, Silver, or Certified, highlighting the building’s ability to meet
different levels of digital connectivity and smart building
capabilities.
The 2016 edition of The Building Regulations 2010, R1 In-building physical infrastructure, addresses physical infrastructure requirements for high-speed electronic communications networks.
Criteria A2 – In-building mobile performance (W3.1OSD)Credits -12.0
Minimum Requirement – Platinum
Purpose – Provide occupiers with an understanding of the mobile performance within the building and improve it where necessary.
Problem – Poor in-building mobile performance prevents building users and systems from utilizing mobile networks for calls and data.
Benefits to users – Identifying shortcomings in the mobile performance enables informed decisions to be made on potential mitigation strategies.
An acceptable mobile performance enables the reliance on mobile service as a telephony service and as a replacement or fallback from interrupted wired and Wi-Fi connectivity.Criteria Description – Assessment of mobile performance for all mobile network operators.
Credit Allocation – Minimum requirement for Platinum: proof of acceptable level of signal strength and quality for 2 operators via RF survey, evidence of an installation of a multi-operator in-building mobile solution, or commitment to complete an RF survey with commitment to install an in-building solution in the event of a failed test.
1 credit: for building undertaking an appropriate in-building RF assessment that shows shortcomings in all mobile performance
OR
Per mobile network operator:
1 credit: for acceptable signal strength (RSRP of -100 to -105) or quality (RSRQ of -15 to -20) via test results
2 credits: for acceptable signal strength and quality via test results
3 credits: for good or above signal strength (RSRP of >-99) and quality (RSRQ of >-15) via test results
4 credits: for performance to be delivered via commitment to connect to or supply an in-building mobile enhancement solution (assumes good and above strength and quality with less possibility of macro degradation)
1 additional credit: for acceptable or above signal strength and quality in parking garages or elevators or rooftop amenity areas
2 additional credits: for an in-building mobile enhancement solution designed to cover 5G frequencies or with RF survey test results showing good or above 5G signal strength and quality.
up to the maximum credits available
At least one of the following evidence items are required for the minimum requirement:
– statement of work for an in-building mobile enhancement system
– written commitment form submitted that the RF survey will be completed and targeted performance will be achieved for specific network operators, be it by installing a dedicated system if necessary
– in-building mobile enhancement system design documentation showing specific network operator frequencies being covered
The following can be used to allocate credits per network operator:
-Signed contract with in-building mobile enhancement provider including confirmed network operator signal source or letter of intent from operator to connect to the system
-Signed contract with network operator to provide an in-building enhancement solution
RF Surveys
-Results of a mobile frequency-specific, multi-operator RF assessment of the office floors measuring a minimum of signal strength and quality presented in csv. or via a presentation outlining results per floor. Test location is required to interpret results.
Minimum survey requirements
For buildings of:
– 1 – 5 floors, every floor to be measured (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
– 6 – 10 floors, every 2nd floor to be measured (1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
– 11 – 20 floors, every 3rd floor to be measured (1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19)
– 21 or more floors, every 4th floor to be measured (1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21…)
– top and bottom floors and any underground floors that accommodate occupiers or building operations to be measured
Measurements should include:
– Coverage measurements (signal levels and signal quality) on 70% of each floor visited OR at a minimum of 5 data points per floor covering sides/corners and core of the floor area
-The RF assessment can be carried out up to 36 months in advance of its submission to WiredScore for assessment.
Criteria A2 – In-building mobile performance (W3.1OSD)Notes and ActionsProvide drawings / documentation showing that the building has been or will be tested for RF signalling. If test results are not available or are negative, plan for an additional telco room space of 150 sq ft.
