Underground: This a broad term, since there are several different ways to bury fiber, it can be…
Buried in a new or existing conduit.
Plowed in using special machinery.
Put in using directional boring.
Buried directly in a trench/micro-trench.
Blown into already buried ducts.
Buried underwater.
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Buried cables can be dangerous if not properly labeled.
No matter which technique is chosen there are going to be some recurring challenges and concerns. The most important aspect of burying fiber cable is that the ISP/municipality plans where they are digging since so many different things end up buried underground.
Not checking can be life-threatening if someone ends up accidentally digging up anything with high voltage.
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Dig Safe is a nonprofit clearinghouse that works with utility service to ensure the safety of a dig site. Before anyone digs, they should go to the Dig Safe website to understand the proper procedure. Once you have marked out where you want to dig, you can call Dig Safe’s toll-free number (811) to make sure your desired dig area is safe.
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