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When you stream a movie or join a video call, fiber optic cables make it all possible. But laying down these cables isn''t as simple as digging and placing them anywhere. There are rules,...

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Fiber optic cable sequential numbers are required at each pole location and vault wall. Sequential numbers will identify conduit length, and slack left in vaults and at poles.

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Arrange material along the route so it will not interfere with cable placement and not cause a hazard to trafic or pedestrians. Flags, cones, and flagmen should be used where necessary. Personnel should

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