FOC Installation

Any underground conduit run needs careful planning, especially the location of pulling points, which, in turn, influence the location of maintenance holes (formerly called manholes), hand holes, and splice points. Follow the separation from other utility requirements.

Conduit sharing is sometimes considered for similar-type low-voltage systems. But, many consultants discourage this procedure for at least three reasons:

• Possible damage to cable sheath from abrasion when two cable types are installed separately.

• Jurisdiction disputes can arise about who is responsible for installation and maintenance, and the coordination of trades or jurisdictional work force can be a problem.

• There is chance of electromagnetic interference from other circuit.