Fiber Optic Splicing Quality and Compliance Checklist
This fiber optic splicing quality checklist ensures compliance with TIA-568.3-D Optical Fiber Cabling Standards, IEC 61300-3-35 Fiber Optic Connector End-Face Inspection, ANSI/TIA-758 Customer-Owned Outside Plant Cabling, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction safety standards. Designed for fiber splicing technicians performing fusion splicing on single-mode and multi-mode optical fiber.
- Industry: Telecommunications & IT
- Frequency: Per Splicing Session
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Fiber Optic Splicing Technician / Outside Plant Supervisor
- Total Items: 19
- Compliance: TIA-568.3-D Optical Fiber Cabling Standards, IEC 61300-3-35 Fiber End-Face Inspection, ANSI/TIA-758 Customer-Owned Outside Plant, Telcordia GR-20 Generic Requirements for Optical Fiber, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Safety for Cable Work
Equipment and Site Preparation
Fusion splicer readiness and work area safety.
- Fusion splicer electrode condition and alignment checked/calibrated today?
- Splicer battery charged above 75%?
- OTDR calibrated with correct launch cable, wavelength, and fiber type set?
- Splice vault or closure area clean, dry, and free of dust contamination?
- Confirmed with NOC that fiber strand is dark (laser off) before stripping?
Splice Execution and Cleave Quality
Cable prep, cleaving, and fusion splice procedure.
- Buffer tube and coating stripped to proper lengths per manufacturer spec?
- Bare fiber cleaned with 99%+ isopropyl alcohol lint-free wipe?
- Cleave angle within 1.0 degree per splicer display check?
- Individual splice loss within budget (OS2: <0.1 dB per splice)?
- Heat shrink protective sleeve applied correctly and fully shrunk?
OTDR Validation and Documentation
End-to-end OTDR trace acceptance and documentation.
- OTDR traces taken from both ends of completed splice for bi-directional loss?
- Total span loss within link loss budget?
- OTDR trace shows all expected events (splices, connectors) with no unexplained losses?
- OTDR trace file saved and labeled per fiber ID in project database?
- Photo of completed splice tray with labeled fibers
Splice Closure and Tray Management
Fiber routing, tray loading, and closure sealing.
- Minimum bend radius maintained in splice tray (>25mm typical)?
- All fibers labeled at both ends with fiber ID tag?
- Closure sealed per manufacturer spec (gel-sealed or mechanical)?
- Splice records updated in GIS or plant management system?
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Why Use This Fiber Optic Splicing Quality and Compliance Checklist?
This fiber optic splicing quality and compliance checklist helps telecommunications & it teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for fiber optic splicing technician / outside plant supervisor professionals, this checklist covers 19 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: per splicing session.
Ensures compliance with TIA-568.3-D Optical Fiber Cabling Standards, IEC 61300-3-35 Fiber End-Face Inspection, ANSI/TIA-758 Customer-Owned Outside Plant, Telcordia GR-20 Generic Requirements for Optical Fiber, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Safety for Cable Work. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Fiber Optic Splicing Quality and Compliance Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 19 inspection items across 4 sections: Equipment and Site Preparation, Splice Execution and Cleave Quality, OTDR Validation and Documentation, Splice Closure and Tray Management. It is designed for telecommunications & it operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per splicing session. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Who should use this Fiber Optic Splicing Quality and Compliance Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Fiber Optic Splicing Technician / Outside Plant Supervisor 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.