BICSI Standards for Outside Plant (OSP) Design Subcommittee
Areas of Standardization
This area covers all aspects of the cabling and pathways used within ICT and telecommunications OSP. Current focus is on the methods and practices used within aerial, direct-buried and underground pathways as related to the construction and installation of OSP cabling and infrastructure.
OSP Construction and Installation Subcommittee
Leadership
Chair: Bob Hertling, Parsons
Vice Chair: John Romanski
Status: Active
Standards
BICSI G1, ICT Outside Plant Construction and Installation: General Practices
BICSI G2.1-22, ICT Outside Plant Construction and Installation: Pole Setting, Anchoring,
and Guying
BICSI G2.2-22, ICT Outside Plant Construction and Installation: Aerial Cable Installation
BICSI G4-23, ICT Outside Plant Construction and Installation: Direct Buried Facilities
Current Activity
- D051: New standard for general aerial pathways
- D055: New standard for general underground pathways
- D056: New standard: Practices for HASB (High Air Speed Blowing)
- D057: New standard: Practices for installing cabling within OSP ducts and conduits
- D058: New standard: Practices for conduit and duct installation
Notice of Continuous Revision
BICSI G1 has been placed under continuous revision. Suggestions for revisions may be sent to standards@bicsi.org so they may be included as new business at the next meeting of the OSP Construction and Installation Subcommittee.