Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)

A fiber optics installer has a general understanding of optical fiber installation, connectorization,?splicing, and testing.? A FOI is also familiar with optical fiber, connector, and splice performance characteristics described in TIA-568-, TIA-569-, TIA-758-, ITU-T G.782, ITU-T G.671, ?ITU-T G.652, Telcordia GR-326, and Telcordia GR-20. A fiber optic installer can perform connector endface evaluation as described in TIA-455-57B and is proficient in optical loss testing as described in TIA-526-14A. He/she also understands the installation requirements described in articles 770 and 250 of the National Electrical Code (NEC?).? A fiber optics installer is proficient at the installation of connectors on various type of fiber optic cables, using types of epoxies, and performing mechanical and fusion splicing.