To obtain basic installation quality assurance it is recommended to include the following text within contractual requirements:

"This technical specification requires that the installation and testing of optical fibre cabling is undertaken by a member of the FIA who commits to applying the risk reduction practices available on-line at www.fia-online.co.uk/riskreduction.htm which support the application of BS6701 and BS EN 50174 series standards.”

In addition, the FIA operates an Approved Installer Scheme (click here for current listing) which assesses the application of the risk reduction practices on an ongoing basis and which also requires the approved installer to employ suitably experienced, competent and qualified staff, to use recognised techniques and suitably calibrated test and inspection equipment in accordance with published standards.

To provide additional assurance based on this approval scheme, it is recommended to use the following text within contractual requirements:

"This technical specification requires that the installation and testing of optical fibre cabling is undertaken by a member of the Fibreoptic Industry Association who is also an Approved Installer under the Approved Installer Scheme.”

An introduction to Risk Reduction

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