scope:

This standard applies to the construction and installation of telecommunications facilities (e.g., cabling, support infrastructure) within aerial and underground pathways. The general practices defined within are applicable to communication media (e.g., balanced twisted-pair, optical fiber media) and the necessary supporting infrastructure. The material found within this standard may not cover all requirements specific to the site or project requirements. This standard does not address electrical power system construction in an OSP environment.

Note: All references to standards, codes and guidelines within this manual are essentially US based. We advise that the reader, reference the relevant standards, codes, and guidelines in their own geographical area.

NOTICE: While this standard may include reference to applicable safety practices, this standard does not purport to address all safety issues associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the users of this standard to identify regulatory requirements and to establish necessary safety and health practices.

Purpose

This standard is part of a series of standards written to provide a common methodology for the construction and installation of telecommunication and data cabling used within the outside plant (OSP) environment, for varying applications, jurisdictions and projects. This standard is intended primarily for, but not limited to:

• OSP cable installers

• OSP project designers and managers

• Construction and installation companies performing OSP work

• Authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ)