Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Network Annual Inspection Checklist
This outside plant (OSP) fiber network annual inspection checklist ensures compliance with ANSI/TIA-758 Customer-Owned OSP Telecommunications Infrastructure, Telcordia GR-347-CORE Generic Requirements for Fiber in the Loop, NESC ANSI C2 Sections 21 and 32, and PHMSA pipeline crossing requirements for OSP near gas infrastructure. Designed for OSP plant supervisors.
- Industry: Telecommunications & IT
- Frequency: Annually
- Estimated Time: 60-90 minutes per route mile
- Role: OSP Plant Supervisor / Network Maintenance Engineer
- Total Items: 13
- Compliance: ANSI/TIA-758 Customer-Owned OSP Telecommunications Infrastructure, Telcordia GR-347-CORE Fiber in the Loop Requirements, NESC ANSI C2 Sections 21-33 Overhead and Underground Lines, FCC 47 CFR Part 63 Network Outage Reporting, State Utility Commission OSP Standards
Aerial Plant Inspection
Aerial cable, strand, and hardware condition.
- Cable sag within design specifications at all spans?
- No visible cable jacket cuts, crushing, or chafing observed?
- Lashing wire continuous with no missing lashing on any span?
- Minimum 6-foot clearance from trees/vegetation maintained?
- All pole hardware (clamps, brackets, strain relief) intact and rust-free?
Underground Plant Inspection
Vault, handhole, and buried plant condition.
- All vault and handhole covers secure, locked, and undamaged?
- No standing water in vaults or handholes?
- All splice closures intact with no physical damage or corrosion?
- Marker posts/stakes at all underground turn points and splice locations?
GIS and As-Built Documentation
Plant record accuracy and damage prevention.
- GIS as-built records match physical plant location within 5 feet?
- All splice locations and closure types documented in GIS?
- Third-party damage or near-miss incidents documented and reported?
- OSP Inspection Notes and Priority Repairs
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Why Use This Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Network Annual Inspection Checklist?
This outside plant (osp) fiber network annual inspection checklist helps telecommunications & it teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for osp plant supervisor / network maintenance engineer professionals, this checklist covers 13 critical inspection points across 3 sections. Recommended frequency: annually.
Ensures compliance with ANSI/TIA-758 Customer-Owned OSP Telecommunications Infrastructure, Telcordia GR-347-CORE Fiber in the Loop Requirements, NESC ANSI C2 Sections 21-33 Overhead and Underground Lines, FCC 47 CFR Part 63 Network Outage Reporting, State Utility Commission OSP Standards. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Network Annual Inspection Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 13 inspection items across 3 sections: Aerial Plant Inspection, Underground Plant Inspection, GIS and As-Built Documentation. It is designed for telecommunications & it operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed annually. Each completion takes approximately 60-90 minutes per route mile.
Who should use this Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Network Annual Inspection Checklist?
This checklist is designed for OSP Plant Supervisor / Network Maintenance Engineer 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.