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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCUP 2019-0001; LA COSTA RESERVOIR WCF; RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS EXPOSURE REPORT; 2019-05-29, l o!?mt~~~ YOUR RF SAFETY PARTNER RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS EXPOSURE REPORT Prepared for Verizon c/o PlanCom, Inc. Site Name: Site Type: La Costa Mono-Eucalyptus Located at: 3023 Alga Road Carlsbad, CA 92009 Latitude: 33.1053 / Longitude: -117.2350 Report Date: 5/29/2019 Report By: Jamie Santos Based on FCC Rules and Regulations, Verizon is compliant. Page 1/18 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 EXECU1~IVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ 3 2.0 SIIB DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................ 4 2.1 Site Map ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 2.2 Site Photographs -Existing Conditions ....................................................................................................... 5 2.3 A ntenna Inventory ........................................................................................................................................... 7 3.0 1\.NALYSIS ............................................................ : .............................................................................................. 8 3.1 SiteDiagram ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 3.2 Emission Measurements -Existing Conditions .......................................................................................... 9 3.3 Emission Predictions -Proposed Conditions .......................................................................................... 10 3.4 Five Percent Contributions .......................................................................................................................... 13 4.0 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................................ 14 4.1 Results ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 4.2 Recommendation(s) ...................................................................................................................................... 14 4.3 Statement of Compliance ............................................................................................................................. 14 4.4 Engineer Certification ................................................................................................................................... 14 Appendix A: Background ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Appendix B: Measurement and/or Computer Simulation Methods ................................................................... 16 Appendix C: Limitations ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Appenc:l.i,x D: Antenna View® .................................................................................................................................... 17 Appenc:l.i,x E: Verizon's RF Advisory Signs .............................................................................................................. 18 • 7}2~'ih 5850 Oberlin D1ive, Ste. 300.& San Diego, C4 92121 .& 858.792.0066 .& IJJ/P/JJ,dtechconuom Page 2/18 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Dtech Communications, LLC ("Dtech") has been retained by PlanCom Inc., contractors to Verizon, to determine whether its wireless communications facility complies with the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") Radio Frequency ("RF") Safety Guidelines. This report contains a computer- simulated and on-site, measurement analysis of the Electromagnetic Fields ("EMF") exposure resulting from the facility. The analysis also includes assessment of existing wireless carriers on site, where information is provided. The table below summarizes the results at a glance: Table 1: EMF Summary Verizon Summary Access Type Gate Access to antennas locked Yes RF Sign(s)@ access point(s) Guidelines (Access Gate) Caution (Base of Existing Pole) RF Sii?tl(s) @ antennas None Barrier(s) @ sectors NA Max measured EMF level for existing 4.8% General Population Verizon on Ground Max simulated EMF level for proposed 1.0% General Population Verizon on Ground Max simulated EMF level for proposed 3.0% General Population Verizon on Water Tank (0.6% Occupational) Min Clearance Distance from Face of 40 Feet proposed Verizon's Antennas • 7cEt.Et£b 5850 Oberlin Dn·ve, Ste. J00J,,. San Diego, CA 92121 J,,. 858.792.0066 J,,. mvwdtuhcom.rnm Page 3/18 2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION T he wireless telecommunication facility is located on the ground. The facility consists of 1 wireless carrier(s) or operator(s): Verizon. The antennas are typically grouped into sectors pointing in different directions to achieve the desired areas of coverage. Verizon's proposed antennas will be mounted on a new mono-eucalyptus tower and connected to the equipment via coaxial cables. 2.1 Site Map • 7J2!Et,~~ 5850 Oberlin Drive, Ste. JOOJ. San Diego, CA 92121 Ji. 858.792.0066 Ji. Jl)}VJJJ,dtecm:om.com Page 4/18 2.2 Site Photographs -Existing Conditions General site view of existing Verizon monopole Verizon Access Gate ·with Guidelines -~~ Verizon Guidelines Sign Caution Sign Base of Pole Verizon Sector A Verizon Sector B (left) • JcE!~'i.~ L --- 5850 Oberlin Dtit¥J, Ste. J00J. San Diego, CA 92121 J,. 858.792.0066 J,. mvw,dtechi:om.t"om Page 5/18 Verizon Sector C with Dish (below) Verizon Equipment • Verizon Panel and Dish Antennas ...... General Proposed Location of New Verizon Mono-eucalyptus 'lJ2!~~~ 5850 Oberlin D,iue, Ste. JOOJJ,,. San Diego, C4 92121 Ji,,. 858.792.0066 Ji,,. JVJJ))JJ.dtecl)fOm.com Page 6/18 2.3 Antenna Inventory Tech nical specifications in the table below are provided by our clients and/ or gathered from physical field surveys where applicable and/ or possible. Conservative estimates are used where information is not provided or available. Table 2: Site Technical Specifications (Proposed Conditions) Total Input ottom p ottom lip eouomTip Antenna Frequency Orientallon Hof1zontal Antenna Amenna Powe< Tolal ERP Height Abow HeighlAbow Height Ant ID Operato, AmennaMt Anl:.-.na Model Type (MHz) rn BWdlh (") Ape,1'" (l) Gain (d8d) (Wallo) (Watt>) Ground (2) (l) T80k (2) (l) L<Ml(Z)(ft)_ Al Verizon Commscope NHH-65C-R2B Panel 880 135 62 8.0 13.7 92 2168 49.0 28.5 0.0 Al Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R2B Panel 746 120 49 8.0 15.4 107 3733 49.0 28.5 0.0 A2 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R2B Panel 880 120 43 8.0 16.2 107 4467 49.0 28.5 0.0 A2 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R2B Panel 2120 120 42 8.0 17.8 142 8514 49.0 28.5 0.0 A2 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R28 Panel 2120 120 42 8.0 17.8 142 8514 49.0 28.5 o.o A3 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R28 Panel 746 120 49 8.0 15.4 107 3733 49.0 28.5 0.0 A3 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R28 Panel 880 120 43 8.0 16.2 107 4467 49.0 28.5 0.0 A3 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R2B Panel 1965 120 39 8.0 17.4 283 15530 49.0 28.5 0.0 Bl Veri1on Commscope NHH-65C-R2B Panel 746 240 65 8.0 13.6 107 2449 49.0 28.5 0.0 81 Verizon Commscope NHH-65C-R2B Panel 880 240 62 8.0 13.7 107 2506 49.0 28.5 0.0 Bl Verizon Commscope NHH-65C-R28 Panel 2120 240 62 8.0 16.3 142 6028 49.0 28.5 0.0 Bl Verizon Commscope NHH-65C-R28 Panel 2120 240 62 8.0 16.3 142 6028 49.0 28.5 0.0 B2 Verizon Commscope NHH-65C-R2B Panel 746 240 65 8.0 13.6 107 2449 49.0 28.5 0.0 B2 Verizon Commscope NHH-65C-R2B Panel 880 240 62 8.0 13.7 107 2506 49.0 28.5 0.0 82 Verizon Commscope NHH·65C-R28 Panel 1965 240 66 8.0 15.7 283 10572 49.0 28.5 0.0 83 Verizon Commscope NHH·65C-R2B Panel 880 220 62 8.0 13.7 92 2168 49.0 28.5 0.0 Cl Verizon Commscope NHH-65C-R2B Panel 880 0 62 8.0 13.7 92 2143 49.0 28.5 0.0 C2 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R2B Panel 746 25 49 8.0 15.4 107 3733 49.0 28.5 0.0 C2 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C·R2B Panel 880 25 43 8.0 16.2 107 4467 49.0 28.5 0.0 C2 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R2B Panel 2120 25 42 8.0 17.8 142 8514 49.0 28.5 0.0 C2 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R28 Panel 2120 25 42 8.0 17.8 142 8514 49.0 28.5 0.0 C3 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R28 Panel 746 25 49 8.0 15.4 107 3733 49.0 28.5 0.0 C3 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R28 Panel 880 25 43 8.0 16.2 107 4467 49.0 28.5 o.o C3 Verizon Commscope NHH-45C-R28 Panel 1965 25 39 8.0 17.4 283 15530 49.0 28.5 0.0 DI Verizon Unknown Unknown Dish 10000 298 2 4.0 38.0 65 44.0 23.5 NA D2 Verizon Unknown Unknown Dish 10000 340 2 4.0 38.0 65 44.0 23.5 NA , Jca9,t~~ 5850 Oberlin Drive, Ste. JOO J. San Diego, CA 92121 Ji. 858.792.0066 Ji. 111m11.dtechcom.com Page 7 /18 - 3.0 ANALYSIS 3.1 Site Diagram Figure 1: Site Diagram -Plan (bird's rye) view map of signs/ barriers current!y existing on site. Site Diagram W....Tri a I \ ---/ <"' ...... / ~ _____,__-(N)~erlzon ' ) Monoeuc■lypt._ C I (12~Panel J (2►D18h ·-, I ' .... _ - I f I 1 ~ a ~·~ A I I I -·-~·+---, Q Gnd Size• 11 ft • lo9.t~~~ 5850 Oberlin D1ive, Ste. JOOJ,. San Diego, C4 92121 Ji,. 858.792.0066 Ji,. mvw.dtech.-om.com Page 8/18 3.2 Emission Measurements -Existing Conditions Field measurements were conducted at the subj ect site on 5/21/2019 11 :30 AM by J ames McDaniel, Dtech personnel. Weather conditio ns can be best described as cloudy, windy. The spatial averaged values were recorded. J-,zgure 2: Plan (bird's '!JC) vie1P map of results compared to FCC's General Population MPE (M.aximum Permissible Exposure) Limits. A result higher than 100% exceeds the FCC's General Population MPE Limits. • Measurement Diagram <1% WlhrTri <1% C1% <5% <5% C <1% 2.4% B \.~/,~..-1/ ~ --I t Ground Level N 'fl Elevation:O' Grid Size • 11 ft f <1% 4 ·- <1~ I I All other Meauran.nts W919<1% :::--+ Jca9.t~<ib 5850 Oberlin D,i,~, Ste. JOOJ. San Diego, CA 92121 .6. 858.792.0066 .6. 1111vw.d!ecfxom,t'om I ' I J l I -J Page 9/18 3.3 Emission Predictions -Proposed Conditions Fig11re 3: Pla11 (bird's rye) view map of res11/ts compared to FCC's General Pop11lation MPE (Maximum Permissible Exposure) Limits. Grqy represmts areas where exposure levels are calculated to be at or below 5%; Green-bet1veen 5% & 100% (belo1v MPE limits); blt1e,ye/low & red-greater than 100% (exceeds MPE limits). Individuals can saje!J occupy areas in grqy and green for indefinite amount of time; whereas areas in b/ue,yc!low & red must be restnded to RF trained personnel who has heen made ful!J aware of potential for exposure, has control and knows how to red11ce their exposure with the 11se of personal protection eq11ipmmt or has the abiliry to po1ver down the transmitters. % of FCC General Public Exposure Limit D xss j ■ 5<Xs 100 j ■ 100<Xs500 j D 500<Xss,ooo j ■ X>5,ooo , 1 ·1 Ground Level NI' Elevation:O' Grid Size• 1811 Simulation Diagram Max Sim Levels Verizon: 1.0% J ~et~£~ 5850 Oberlin D,ive, Ste. JOO• San Diego, C4 92121 A 858.792.0066 A 1ww.dtechcom.mm Page 10/18 j Fig11re 4: Plan (bird's rye) view map q/res11lts compared to FCC's General Pop11lation MPE (Maximum Permissible E:>..posure) Limits. Grqy represents areas where e:xposure levels are calculated to be at or befo1v 5%; Green-betJVeen 5% & 100% (below MPE limits); bf11e,yello1v & red-greater than 100% (exceeds MPE limits). Individ11als can sqfe/y occupy areas in grqy and green for indefinite amount of time; 1vhereas areas in blue, yellow & red m11sl be restricted to RF trained personnel 1vho has been made jitl/y aJVare of potential for e:xposure, has control and kno1vs how lo reduce their exposure 1vith the use of personal protection equipment or has the abifi!J to power down the transmitters. • % of FCC General Public Exposure Limit D xss I ■ 5 <Xs 100 I ■ 100<X s500 ID 500<Xs5,000 I ■ X>5,000 Water Tank N • Elevation:20.5' Grid Biz•• 11 rt Simulation Diagram / t ---- Max Sim Levels Verizon: 3.0% WalerTn ,- I I 4 t C : ' ·• a ;:X . i A J~ctJ 5850 Oberlin Drive, Ste. 30011. San Diego, CA 92121 Ii. 858.792.0066 Ii. 1nv1v.dtechconuom \ Page 11/18 Figure 5: Plan (bird's rye) view map of results compared to FCC's General Pop11lation MPE (Maximum Permissible Expos11re) Limits. Grqy represents areas ,vhere e:x.pos11re levels are calCJJlated to be at or be!o1v 5%; Green-behveen 5% & 100% (belo1v MPE limits); b!11e,yellow & red-greater than 100% (exceedr MPE limits). Individ11als can safe!J omtpy areas in grqy and green for indefinite amount ef time; 1vhereas areas in blue,ye!/0111 & red must be restricted to RF trained perso1111e/ 1vho has been made jit!!J aware of potential for e>,.pos11re, has control and knows ho,v to rcd11ce their e,vpos11re 1vith the use of personal protection equipment or has the abili!J to power down the transmitters. % of FCC General Public Exposure Limit □ X s 5 I ■ 5 < X s 100 I ■ 100 < X s 500 I □ 500 < X s 5,000 I ■ X > 5,000 • Antenna Level N rl Elevation:49' Grid Size• 11 ll Simulation Diagram WllllrT• 7a£!~£~ 5850 Oberlin Drive, Ste. JOO.I,,. San Diego, G4 92121 J,,. 858.792.0066 J,,. /PmP.dtechcom.com Page 12/18 J 3.4 Five Percent Contributions Mitigation measures are a shared responsibility for carriers whose RF emission levels exceed five percent of the FCC's exposure limits in areas of non-compliance. Fig11re 6: Plan (bird's rye) view map ef results compared to FCC's General Pop11!ation MPE (M.aximum Permissible E::,..posure) Limits. Grqy represents areas where e::,..posure levels are ca!c11!ated to be al or be/01v 5%; Green -greater than 5%. • Antenna Level N • Elevation:49' · Grid Size• 11 ft % of FCC General Population Exposure Limit Dx:Ss I ■x>s Simulation Diagram w.t..Tlnk la'2t~ct! 5850 Oberlin Drive, Ste. 300A San Diego, CA 92121 A 858.792.0066 A mv1v,dte.hcom.,pm Page 13/18 4.0 CONCLUSION 4.1 Results For a person standing in accessible areas on the ground and water tank, predicted calculations and existing measurements for Verizon's site resulted in exposure levels below the FCC's most stringent General Population MPE Limits (see figure 2 -4). At antenna elevation, the highest calculated exposure level is above the FCC's General Population 1'IPE Limits near the Verizon antennas (see figure 5). The overexposed (yellow and blue) areas extend 40-feet from the front face of the Verizon antennas. From the provided drawings, there are no other buildings or surrounding structures at antenna elevation within 40-feet of the Verizon antennas. Beyond 40-feet, exposure levels are predicted to be below the FCC's most stringent General Population MPE Limits. The antennas are mounted on a tall tower and therefore not accessible by the general public. It is presumed that Verizon employees and contractors are aware of the transmitting antennas and will take appropriate precautions when working near them. 4.2 Recommendation(s) Further actions are not required. 4.3 Statement of Compliance Based on the above results, analysis and recommendation(s), it is the undersigned's professional opinion that V erizon's site is compliant with the FCC's RF Safety Guidelines. 4.4 Engineer Certification This report has been prepared by or under the direction of the following Registered Professional Engineer: Darang Tech, holding California registration number 16000. I have reviewed this report and believe it to be both true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. • J~c:J! 5850 Oberlin Dn'1111, Ste. JOO A San Diego, CA 92121 A 858.792.0066 A mvw.dtechcom.twil Page 14/18 Appendix A: Background Dtech uses the FCC's guidelines described in detail in Office of Engineering & Technology, Bulletin No. 65 ("OET-65") "Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields". The table below summarizes the current Maximum Permissible Exposure ("MPE") safety limits classified into two groups: General population and Occupational. Frequency (1'1hz) 30 -300 300 -1500 1500 - 100,000 Table 3: FCC MPE Llmits (from OET-65) General Population/ Uncontrolled MPE (m\V/cm2) 0.2 Frequency (Mhz)/1500 (0.2 -1.0) 1.0 I Averaging Time (minutet-) 30 30 30 I Occupational/ Controlled MPE (m\,./cm2) 1.0 I Frequency (Mh~)/300 I (1.0-5.0 5.0 I Averaging Time (minutes) 6 6 6 General population/uncontrolled limits apply in situations in which the general public may be exposed or in which persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment, and may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure. Therefore, members of the general public always fall under this category when exposure is not employment-related. Occupational/controlled limits apply in situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment, and those persons have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. Occupational/ controlled limits also apply where exposure is of a transient nature as a result of incidental passage through a location where exposure levels may be_ above general population/uncontrolled limits, as long as the exposed person has been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over his or her exposure by leaving the area or by some other appropriate means. It is important to understand that the FCC guidelines specify exposure limits not emission limits. For a transmitting facility to be out of compliance with the FCC's RF safety guidelines an area or areas where levels exceed the MPE limits must, first of all, be in some way acmsible to the public or to workers. When accessibility to an area where excessive levels is appropriately restricted, the facility or operation can certify that it complies with the FCC requirements. , JJ2!.~C;.~ 5850 Oberlin Drive, Ste. 300& San Di~o, C4 92121 Ji. 858.792.0066 Ji. 1wvw.dtech,:gm.com Page 15/18 Appendix B: Measurement and/ or Computer Simulation Methods Spatial averaging measurement technique is used. An area between 2 and 6 feet, approximately the size of an average human, is scanned in single passes from top to bottom in multiple planes. \'v'hen possible, measurements were made at very close proximity to the antennas and inside the main beam where most of the energy is emitted. The spatial averaged values were recorded. Dtech uses an industry standard power density prediction computer Model1 to assess the worse-case, cumulative EMF impact of the surrounding areas of the subject site. The Model does not take into account losses due to buildings. Its methodologies are conservative enough to account for typical down-tilts deployed in wireless communications. In addition, the analysis is performed at 100% duty cycle-all transmitters are active at all times and transmitting at maximum power. For purposes of a cumulative study, nearby transmitters are included where possible. The result is a surrounding area map color-coded to percentages of the applicable FCC's MPE Limits. J\. result higher than 100% exceeds the Limits. Appendix C: Limitations The conclusions in this document rendered by Dtech are based solely upon the information collected during the site survey and/ or furnished by our Client which Dtech believes is accurate and correct. Dtech, however, has no responsibility should such Client provided information prove to be inaccurate or incorrect. Third party specification estimates used for cumulative computer simulation purposes, where applicable, are based on common industry practices and our best interpretation of available information. Data, results and conclusions in this document are valid as of its date. However, as mobile technologies continuously change, these data, results and conclusions may also be at variance with such future changes. Dtech has no responsibility to update its survey or report to account for such future technology changes. This document was prepared for the use o( our Client only and cannot be utilized by any third party for any purpose without Dtech's written consent. Dtech shall have no liability for any unauthorized use of this document and any such unauthorized user shall defend, indemnify and hold Dtech and its owners, directors, officers and employees harmless from and against any liability, claim, demand, loss or expense (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from such unauthorized use. 1 Dtech uses Roofmaster(tm) 2015 Version 15.7.2.18 per Verizon's direction. • JJ2!.~ 5850 Oberlin Drive, Ste. JOO.A San Diego, CA 92121 A 858.792.0066 A wmv.dtey;hfom.,-om Page 16/18 Appendix D: Antenna View® Dtech Communications offers a unique, online tool (Antenna View®) to train, identify and inform individuals of site-specific HotZones -areas that may potentially exceed the FCC's Safety Limits. Antenna View® is an online, interactive training tool that will educate nontechnical people in about ten minutes. It is a site-specific, RF safety training program that requires the end user to sign an online agreement thereby limiting the liability to the landlord and carriers. Some of the advantages include: • Virtual walk-through in 3-D with corresponding photographs • Site-specific, interactive, simple to understand • Delivers pertinent information i.e. HotZones (areas that may potentially exceed FCC safety limits), site owners and contact numbers. • User online agreement= accountability We invite you to take a quick tour at www.AntennaView.com and see how easy to understand and informative Antenna View® is. Under Article 4 7 CFR § 1.130 7 (b ), the FCC & OSHA mandates wireless operators/ fac-iliry owners lo have an RF SHroey completed including a sefery plan a-r,Jd training to ens11re that their tenants, employees and contractors JJJho 1JJork in or around RF sites are aware of the potential risks posed by RF radiation. Most cell sites are located on building rooftops where HV AC contractors, 111indow washers, painters, et,: routine/y work and generaljy do not know what antennas even look like. Dtei:h Communications can help 111ith ongoing FCC/ OSHA compliance and provide practical training that is easy to understand by at!Jone regardless of their technical background • 7J2!.~~ 5850 Oberlin Dlive, Ste. 300Ji. San Diego, C4 92121 Ji. 858.792.0066 Ji. w1vw.dteclgom.com Page 17 /18 Appendix E: Verizon's RF Advisory Signs • & NOTICE & OEHEIIAI.IIADIO-QlllNC'f (RFI I.VETYOUIIIC!...-=-====----...................... .Ar,Olilly-.. ,.... .... £,-.-• .,.,... ... .._....._ . .,. ......... ....,, .... • 0. .................... ....-. A o.,__..,......,~......_ • 00 ................ ~ ..................... ......_...,.. ---·~-=-~....,,, ......... GUIDELINES Sign NOTICE (C'f>) --· ,._.........,,......,_.thlll ,olllltMAY PCl!"m1t11,cco.-111~•.,..._. -0.., .. ,..... ... MII ... .,...... c.lv.rtr-WfrwMatlt~"K>fl ....... ~ .... ,-.it. ITAlL_ 1wm;:H: ----- :'c!-,.., I \..<' • NOTICE Sign eTATl;._ IWlTCH; ____ _ ::,:..,._, I ----~ • WARNING Sign INFORMATION This Is an ACCESS POINT to an area with transmitting antennas. 0.,11,...... .... ~..,._. .... ....,.., c.l"""'-WlnllN .. 1 ..... 2t,l,4Ut ....... ~ STATI:: __ SWITCH: ____ _ Sit.ID: __________ _ ---~ --• NOC INFORMATION Sign ~ CAUTION T,.,....,_ AMtMI(•· ~ ...,..,.,.__,, ..... ~ .... ,...,. ..,_y U:CllDIM'CC~•~IMk. 0.,el,...., ..... IMI.,...,....._.•. Cll,e"'-rw•~-1~...UO.. .. _._....._,..... .. ,..... ITA11: _ l'MTCH! IITIID: .. """""°""' ¼: II CAUTION Sign ,~ 5850 Oberlin D,ive, Ste. 300J.. San Diego, G4 92121 J.. 858.792.0066 J.. W/V/JJ.dtechcom.tvm Page 18/18