Small Cell ROW Evidence Standards: Visual Condition Assessment
Small cell right-of-way (ROW) infrastructure requires standardized evidence capture to enable portfolio-ready condition intelligence for infrastructure owners.
Small Cell ROW Evidence Scope
Pole-Mounted Assets
Evidence must capture:
- Equipment mounting condition
- Antenna placement and orientation
- Cable routing and attachment
- Grounding connections
- Visible structural condition
Each viewpoint must meet quality standards for condition assessment.
Cabinet and Enclosure Condition
Evidence must document:
- Cabinet exterior condition
- Door and latch functionality (visible)
- Ventilation and weatherproofing
- Mounting and stability
- Labeling and identification
Visual evidence supports condition classification.
Visible Installation Condition
Evidence must show:
- Installation quality
- Compliance with mounting standards (observable)
- Cable management
- Safety clearances (visible)
- Access point condition
Observable installation details inform condition assessment.
Site Documentation Evidence
Evidence must include:
- Site identification
- Location context
- Access point documentation
- Labeling and signage
- Regulatory compliance markers (visible)
Documentation evidence supports portfolio organization.
Evidence Sufficiency Requirements
Viewpoint Coverage
Required viewpoints include:
- Pole-mounted equipment (all angles)
- Cabinet/enclosure (all sides)
- Grounding connections
- Cable routing paths
- Access points
- Site identification markers
Complete coverage enables reliable condition assessment.
Image Quality Standards
Images must meet:
- Minimum resolution requirements
- Clarity and focus standards
- Lighting adequacy
- Detail visibility
- Color accuracy
Quality standards ensure condition findings are reliable.
Metadata Requirements
Each evidence item must include:
- Asset ID or location
- Viewpoint classification
- Capture timestamp
- Geographic coordinates
- Vendor identifier
- Equipment details
Complete metadata enables portfolio comparability.
Condition Classification
Observable Condition States
Condition is classified based on observable evidence:
- Good: No visible defects or concerns
- Fair: Minor visible issues, acceptable condition
- Poor: Visible defects requiring attention
- Critical: Significant visible concerns requiring immediate action
Classification is based solely on observable evidence.
Defect Categories
Defects are categorized by type:
- Mounting issues
- Cabling problems
- Grounding concerns
- Structural issues
- Environmental damage
Categories support portfolio analysis.
Confidence Scoring
Each finding receives confidence score:
- High: Clear, complete evidence
- Medium: Adequate evidence with minor gaps
- Low: Limited evidence or quality issues
- Unknown: Insufficient evidence
Confidence scoring indicates reliability.
Portfolio Benefits
Standardized evidence enables:
- Cross-site comparability
- Vendor performance analysis
- Regional variance identification
- Portfolio condition distribution
- Trend analysis
These capabilities support portfolio management.
Implementation
Infrastructure owners can:
- Define evidence standards in vendor contracts
- Enforce standards through capture programs
- Validate evidence before processing
- Apply consistent condition taxonomy
- Use confidence scoring for decisions
Standardization reduces variance and increases confidence.
Service Boundaries
Milewire provides standardized evidence capture standards and condition intelligence based on observable evidence. Milewire does not provide engineering services, construction management, code compliance certification, or claims adjudication. Any repair decisions, compliance determinations, or safety actions should be made by appropriately licensed professionals.