FOA Standard For Installing Fiber Optic Cable Plants: Guidelines For The Construction And Installation Of Fiber Optic Cable Plants

Every fiber optic cable project is unique. The communications systems, cable plant, routing, environment, design, components, and installation processes are all unique. This uniqueness makes creating a universal installation standard challenging. This document focuses on the processes for installing a fiber optic project and provides guidance on the design, installation and management of the project.

The standard covers outside plant installations, both aerial and underground, and premises cabling including the various installations methods commonly used. Since this standard covers many types of projects, it is left to the user to determine the relevant sections and use them in the documentation of their particular project.

This is an open source standard. Users are free to choose the sections that apply to their project, modify those sections to fit their project and incorporate that into their documentation like the SOW (Scope of Work) or other project paperwork.

This standard was created from the inputs of those in the industry, especially the FOA technical advisors, who are highly experienced in both doing the work involved and teaching it to others. They have been contributors to the extensive knowledge base the FOA has made available both printed and online.