Aerial Fiber Cable Installation and Lashing Checklist
This aerial fiber cable installation checklist ensures compliance with NESC (ANSI C2) National Electrical Safety Code Section 22 and 23, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1408 Power Line Safety for cable crews, ANSI/TIA-590 Aerial Fiber Installation Standards, and utility make-ready requirements. Designed for aerial plant installation crews.
- Industry: Telecommunications & IT
- Frequency: Per Installation Segment
- Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
- Role: Aerial Fiber Installation Technician / OSP Foreman
- Total Items: 14
- Compliance: NESC ANSI C2 National Electrical Safety Code - Section 22 (Aerial), OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1408 Power Line Safety, ANSI/TIA-590 Aerial Fiber Optic Installation Standard, ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Standards, NFPA 70B Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance
Safety Clearances and Pre-Work
Power line clearances and crew safety verification.
- NESC required clearance from power conductors verified per Section 23?
- Make-ready and pole attachment permit obtained from utility?
- Underground utilities located and marked per state one-call law?
- Traffic control spotter deployed for work in roadways?
- Pole grounding and bonding per NESC Section 9 verified?
Pole and Hardware Installation
Strand attachment, pole hardware, and dead-end installation.
- Strand tensioned to sag tables for span length and ice/wind loading zone?
- Dead-end hardware installed at poles with properly sized clamp?
- All bolts torqued to specification with lock washers or double-nutted?
- Pole condition inspected - no rot, cracks, or missing bracing?
Cable Lashing and Midspan
Lashing machine operation and sag verification.
- Lashing wire wrapped at correct pitch (8-inch nominal) for cable weight?
- Figure-8 loops at poles allowing for thermal expansion?
- Drip loops installed at all building entrance points?
- Midspan sag verified to be within design specifications?
- Photo of completed aerial installation at representative pole
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Why Use This Aerial Fiber Cable Installation and Lashing Checklist?
This aerial fiber cable installation and lashing checklist helps telecommunications & it teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for aerial fiber installation technician / osp foreman professionals, this checklist covers 14 critical inspection points across 3 sections. Recommended frequency: per installation segment.
Ensures compliance with NESC ANSI C2 National Electrical Safety Code - Section 22 (Aerial), OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1408 Power Line Safety, ANSI/TIA-590 Aerial Fiber Optic Installation Standard, ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Standards, NFPA 70B Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Aerial Fiber Cable Installation and Lashing Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 14 inspection items across 3 sections: Safety Clearances and Pre-Work, Pole and Hardware Installation, Cable Lashing and Midspan. It is designed for telecommunications & it operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per installation segment. Each completion takes approximately 45-60 minutes.
Who should use this Aerial Fiber Cable Installation and Lashing Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Aerial Fiber Installation Technician / OSP Foreman professionals in the telecommunications & it industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.