Optical fiber cables shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Cables installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and sidewalls shall be supported by the building structure in such a manner that the cable will not be damaged by normal building use. Fiber optic cable is strong, reliable and built for long-term performance, but it still needs to be handled correctly during installation. Most fiber damage does not come from normal operation after the system is live. It happens during installation, when excessive pulling force, tight bends. Do fibre optic cables to premises need to be enclosed or concealed in a ceiling or underground conduit? Hi guys, Quick Qs from todays headache. Yet, outdoors, they face temperature swings, moisture, UV exposure, rodents, and human interference.
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