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Milhouse is the prime Inside Plant Provider (ISP) Fiber Engineer of Choice in support of ComEd’s REACTS program. This 15-year program includes design, installation and implementation of new fiber optic rings and termination HUTS.
As part of this program, Milhouse was tasked with the design of three different-sized prototype HUTS along with all the interior and exterior components and equipment. Milhouse worked closely with the selected building vendor to ensure the building designs adhered to ComEd standards.
Internal HUT components include:
»» Network communication bays
»» Cable trays and fiber entrance
structures
»» Alarms and security
»» AC/DC power system
Other work includes:
»» Engineering and design of Substation to
HUT interconnect
»» Modification of existing UG and
overhead infrastructure to accomodate
new fiber optics and auxilliary power
»» HUT placement at each unique location
coordinated with 3rd party (OSP EOC)
»» Site civil
»» Structural/foundation design
»» Permitting assistance
