Fiber Cable Make-Ready

After receiving a request for fiber make ready design work, we first make a preliminary survey of the area to collect existing pole clearance data and photographs of the line, using state of the art measurement equipment. Acting as the electric utility’s representative, we then ride the line with the other cable TV and/or phone representatives to determine whether existing facilities can be relocated to make room for the new cable or if the pole must be replaced. Considerations in this determination include the utility’s standards for operating clearances, National Electric Safety Code (NESC) minimum clearances, pole condition, and worst case sag conditions. Since we are very familiar with the utility’s standards and practices, very little time is needed from their personnel to oversee this work.

Once all parties are in agreement, Wagner Technical prepares work orders to the utility’s standards using our in-house NextGrid Line Designer work management system. Work order data is then uploaded into the utility’s work management system. Drawings are prepared. Invoices are also prepared, where necessary, based on the joint use agreement between the various utilities. Once the design is complete, the utility can use their in-house crews or contract crews to perform the work.