New Sites Fibre Handbook May 2022

How to build

a fibre network
Developer Guide
Version 9.6 • May 2022
Openreach: Developer Guide

Contents
01 Internal equipment 04

02 Home wiring 06
03 Developer self-install 11
04 Cabling and ONT positioning 14
05 Single dwelling units (SDUs) 19
06 Multi dwelling units (MDUs) 21
07 Commercial units 25
08 Duct laying 28
09 Modular jointing chambers – QuadboxTM 32
10 Joint boxes, footways and frames & covers 35
11 List of abbreviations and acronyms 41
12 Health and safety advice 42
13 Quality control checklist 44
14 ONT plot stickers 48
15 Psychical Infrastructure Access (PIA) 53
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How to build a Fibre network – version 9.6
Copper lines on Openreach New Sites

Openreach has announced its plans to ‘switch off’ the traditional
analogue (PSTN) Copper network by the end of 2025.
Between now and then, Openreach will move tranches of exchanges into a ‘stop sell’ position
when 75% of addresses in an exchange area can get Ultrafast Full Fibre broadband (also
known as Fibre to the Premises or FTTP). This allows us to stop selling Copper WLR and PSTN
products to Communication Providers (CPs) at those addresses.
For new sites we want to ensure that we only build one infrastructure which is Ultrafast Full
Fibre. We want to remove the dependency on providing small amounts of Copper solely for the
purpose of special service lines and from 15 November 2021 Openreach New Sites no longer
offers additional Copper for the sole purpose of service lines.
Your equipment providers or CPs should be able to supply an All-IP or GSM based solution for
existing Copper reliant services. Please contact them directly to organise these solutions which
will allow your sites be fully FTTP serviced.
More information about Copper and FTTP Service Lines on New Sites can be found on our
website: openreach.co.uk/propertydevelopment
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1 Internal equipment
Openreach Optical Network Termination (ONT)

and enclosure
The ONT is the Openreach demarcation point. • O
ptical port connects to the single ended
It replaces the traditional copper master socket. internal fibre cable (ezbend)
The Openreach ONT can be housed in an optional • E
thernet port connects to the
enclosure providing space to manage the wiring, communications provider’s (CP) router.
keeping everything neat and tidy. The enclosure
is designed for simple wall mounting with just two
screws. This enclosure can be ordered by your FBC
if required.
Huawei 1+0 ONT Nokia 1+0 ONT

90mm
89mm
82mm 82mm
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Internal equipment
The enclosure fits over a

standard single or double back
box, with mounting holes that
allow horizontal mounting over
181mm
a double back box or vertical
mounting over a single back box.
Both ONTs shown on the previous
page share roughly the same
dimensions, making the enclosure
able to mount either ONT option.
118mm
Please note
The 1+0 ONT no longer contains an Analogue Telephone Adapter (ATA) which converts digital
signal into traditional telephony dial tone. Telephony over fibre is now the responsibility of
the communication provider, and the home owner may need to plug their telephone into the
communication provider’s router.
Homeowners should speak to their chosen service provider about the specifics of voice over
fibre when ordering their broadband service.
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2 Home wiring
The wiring that you install in your customer’s

properties is pivotal to their experience.
Your internal wiring

installation options
are shown below
Implications of locating the communication
provider’s (CP) router in a cupboard
It is important to note that the Wi-Fi service
your customer receives is dependent upon the
intended location of the CP router. Placing
the router in a service cupboard or under stair
cupboard will significantly reduce the speed
and coverage your customer will receive.
It is highly recommended that if you position
the router in this way that you provide
additional RJ45 ports within the home.
Ideally for optimum speeds to be enjoyed using
Wi-Fi it is recommended that you locate the
router centrally within the property.
For information, advice and guidance around
positioning, please refer to: PAS: 2016 Next
Generation Access for new Build Homes Guide.
Please note
All internal wires and sockets beyond the
ONT are the responsibility of the developer/
future homeowner.
If any part of the single ended internal fibre
Please note
cable (ezbend) is found to be damaged
at commissioning, it is the developer’s All installations of an Openreach ONT
responsibility to replace it. require at least 1 power socket to be
installed/available in the same location.
If the homeowner experiences a lack of
service or poor service, due to a fault An additional socket is recommended if not
within the internal installation of wiring, provided RJ45 network ports throughout
which requires Openreach to rectify, the the home, as this will be required by the
homeowner will be charged. CP router.
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Home wiring
Optional ceiling
mounted wireless
access point to improve
in-home Wi-Fi signal
Bedroom
ONT CP
router
Kitchen
Power
Living
room
Visible ethernet cable Power cable

Single ended internal fibre cable (ezbend) Behind wall ethernet cable
Voice cable ONT: Optical Network Termination
Option 1: The simple install

The simplest installation involves the provision of the Openreach equipment
(i.e. the ONT will be positioned adjacent to the outside wall) to which the
customer then attaches the router, provided by their communications
provider (CP).
This installation limits the number of physical connections to the router
and means the homeowner may not make the most of their FTTP
connection due to the reliance on wireless connectivity.
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Home wiring
Optional ceiling
Living mounted wireless
Bedroom Kitchen access point to improve
room
ONT
CP
router
Power

Option 2: Relocating the router via internal

network cabling
Relocating the communications provider (CP) router provides a better quality wireless
connection, as well as the ability to connect static devices such as TVs or games consoles
physically. This allows these devices to take full advantage of the high speeds and
bandwidth of a Full Fibre connection. Additional Cat6* cabling is required for this option
from the ONT to the chosen relocation area. This connection should terminate in an
RJ45 socket. A power socket should be provided for the CP router next to this socket.
*Cat6 is the preferred option to ‘future proof’ for modern devices
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Home wiring
Optional ceiling
mounted wireless
Bedroom Kitchen access point to improve
ONT CP
Home wiring – patch panel router
Homeowner switch
Power
Living
room

Option 3: The networked home

Further to the second option, this setup cables back from the CP router position within
the property to the under stairs/service cupboard position of the Openreach ONT for the
location of a patch panel. This means that, as much as possible, any structured cabling
is discreetly located out of sight.
A patch panel is the best option to intelligently connect multiple rooms with structured
cabling. In this setup a customer could also install an ethernet bridge/switch to further
create a truly networked home.
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Home wiring
Provision of the Openreach equipment

When Openreach installs the equipment we If you are installing the ONT opposite the
will install the ONT wherever the incoming fibre cable entry hole, you will need to install a flush
cable is located. Where you self-install the ONT, mounted double back box on the internal wall
you will have control over when the equipment where the ONT is to be located.
is installed. The ONT will remain the property
of Openreach in both installation scenarios. The ONT will be installed at this location unless
an alternative position has been agreed with
Where you are self-installing the Openreach your Field Based Co-ordinator (FBC) and the
equipment we will supply the ONT and the single appropriate single ended internal fibre cable
ended internal fibre cable (ezbend) you need. (ezbend) is run in a continuous fault-free length
to the alternative position.
Please note
If single ended internal fibre cable (ezbend) is damaged by developers during installation
then an internal Splice Point may be required to be fitted to complete installation.
This will be undertaken at commissioning stage by Openreach.
Installation of internal cabling

Data cabling recommend
With the shift to full fibre networks, traditional Instead, Openreach highly recommends
analogue voice services are being phased out. substituting with data cabling. This gives the
A full fibre network transmits a digital or All IP future homeowner the flexibility to use the
signal rather than analogue. extension for data or, by using their own customer
In addition, the latest Openreach ONT variants procured ATA, traditional voice services.
no longer come with an integrated ATA It’s worth noting that most CPs are
(Analogue Telephone Adaptor). Some CPs may recommending their customers use VOIP (Voice
provide an ATA port on their router, but this is Over IP) equipment for voice calls rather than
dependent on the individual CP and therefore ATA’s to convert the FTTP IP signal to analogue.
Openreach cannot guarantee the availability. Homeowners can contact their CPs to find out
Therefore, we strongly recommend against more about the options for voice services.
installing traditional analogue voice cabling and
extension sockets around your new build.
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3 Developer self-install
• As a rule of thumb, single ended internal fibre • The wiring pattern for cabling must be either
cable (ezbend) must not exceed the minimum series or spur for voice cabling and point to
bend radius (i.e. no smaller than) of a £2 coin. point for data cabling.
• D
etailed information on cable installation and • We’d recommend data cabling rooms
separation is given in the British Standards likely to benefit most from a physical
Code of Practice 6701, Part 1 (particularly connection, like the room with the main
clause 6) and the relevant sections of the TV and the home office.
latest IEE Regulations for electrical installation
(Regulation 525 is of particular importance).
Internal Work at defined ONT and Communications

Provider router position
• Fit the electrical socket to the wall. • Fit RJ45 modular boxes. The number of these
Only a single socket is required for the ONT, are to be determined by you, the developer,
however a double socket is recommend if Openreach recommend a minimum of two are
placing the communication provider router fitted, one for the communications provider
next to the ONT. router and the other to the room requiring
• Fit the double back box to the wall. streaming media for example for streaming
high definition TV. See the internal wiring
• Fit the slave voice socket to the wall section for further information.
(can be modular to house one voice port
and one data port). • All internal wiring to be run back to this point
(daisy chain for voice and point to point for data).
• See below for the recommended layout of
sockets on the wall, the layout can be mirrored.
ONT position
40mm 40mm
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Developer self-install
Single dwelling unit at second fix (Internal Work)

• Remove the double back box faceplate and • Attach the ONT to the casing using the
feed the fibre cable through the large hold in mounting pegs. If using a Nokia ONT, ensure
the back of the casing. the 3 spacer pegs on the casing are removed
• Attach the casing to the back box. If mounting first.
over the back box is not an option, the casing • Clean both the pre-connectorised green end of
can be attached directly to the wall using the the internal fibre cable and the Optical port of
supplied mounting template. the ONT before inserting the cable.
A video showing the installation of the internal equipment can

be found on the Openreach developer website:
openreach.com/fibre-broadband/fibre-for-developers/
how-to-self-install-openreach-equipment
Remove the cap from the green fibre connector

and the stopper covering the ONT port,
disposing of both. Clean the now exposed fibre
plug and the port of the ONT using a click
cleaner or cleaning swabs.
More information about how to use these cleaning products is available on the Resources
page of the stickler website: sticklers.microcare.com/resources/?fwp_resource_
type=howto -can we do a friendlier URL for this?
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Developer self-install
• Connect the ethernet cable to

the PORT port on the ONT.
The other end of this cable
will be connected to the
CP router or internal data
cabling port.
• Connect the mains
adaptor to the ONT and
plug into the mains
socket.
Next steps
• Once the plot is complete contact your Openreach FBC as
each plot is ready for connection (i.e. front door on; power on,
ONT area decorated).
• Your Openreach FBC will then raise a job with the Openreach
teams to commission the plot(s).
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4 Cabling and ONT positioning
Single dwelling units

For single dwelling units single ended internal Around 2-3m of cable is required to be left
fibre cable (ezbend) will be available in different coiled externally.
lengths (20m and 30m) and will be delivered on
drums that can be ordered via the FBC. Once the cable is installed then Openreach
(or their third party) will visit to connect the
Enough excess must be left coiled externally to cables from the plot back to the serving splitter
allow connection to the cable coming from the location(s), mount the external capping and
duct, but without too much excess slack. then commission the plot.
Installation of pre-
connectorised cable at
first fix (Internal Work)
Coil 1m of the pre-connectorised end of the
cable into the empty double back box, taking
care not to damage the green connector,
then fit a blanking plate to help protect the
fibre. Ensure the cap on the end of the green
connector is kept on during construction to
avoid damage to the fibre.
The other (bare) end of the single ended
internal fibre cable (ezbend) should be installed
internally to externally, as only the green
SC-APC connector needs to go to the ONT
mounting point. Feed the cable through the
external wall to the splicing point outside of
the property, ready for Openreach to connect.
Around 2-3m of cable is required to be left
coiled externally, the cable can be cut and
the end covered with electrical tape if needed Above – Single ended internal fibre cable
to keep the right amount coiled outsaide the Below – Connectorised end of cable coiled
house. Avoid leaving any unnecessary slack in back box
cable in the wall cavity of the house.
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Cabling and ONT positioning
Complying with
building regulations
Even where you are not working with 12mm diameter service
hole for internal fibre
Openreach or another infrastructure company
to provide a functioning broadband and
phone infrastructure to the home, the Part R
regulations require the provision of duct in
the default position discussed below so that
infrastructure can be installed in the future.
300-770mm
ONT in the default position 50mm duct

showing
When the ONT is to be fitted in the default
position on an internal wall directly opposite
the entry position of the service access
hole adjacent to the external duct location,
external capping will be fitted on completion. Finished
ground level
To keep things tidy, make sure that the service
access hole is drilled in line with the duct and
in keeping with the dimensions shown opposite.
The service will be sealed with a grommet or External presentation by developer
mastic before fitting the external capping.
Please note
All internal wires and sockets beyond
the ONT are the responsibility of the
developer/future homeowner. Any faults
Completed external or defects resulting in an Openreach visit
presentation with capping may incur a charge.
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Wherever possible, the duct shall be However, there are cases where the kit will need
positioned on the opposite side of the wall to be installed away from the external lead in and
to where the ONT will be installed, removing your FBC will be able to advise.
the need to run internal fibre cables.
ONT installed inside the house (non-default position)

When the ONT is to be fitted in a non-default The developer must run the single ended internal
position i.e. not directly behind the external entry fibre cable (ezbend) in a continuous length,
point, such as in a utility cupboard, the above ensuring it remains free from any damage that
guidelines must be followed to provide entry of could reduce the lifespan of the cable, and keep
the cable into the home. the capping on the connectorised end of the
cable until the installation is complete.
What will be different is the length of cable that
will run from the entry point into the building to Enough excess must be left coiled externally
the Openreach ONT. In this case you have the to allow connection to the cable coming from
responsibility of running the single ended internal the duct, but without too much excess slack.
fibre cable (ezbend) required inside the house in Around 2-3m of cable is required to be left
such a way that it is undamaged and complies coiled externally.
with building regulations for the installation of
telecommunications infrastructure cabling. A 1m portion of the internal cable should be left
coiled and housed within a flush mounted double
The same rules apply to the running of fibre back box and faceplate ready for Openreach
cable internally that are specified in the section provision of the ONT.
on exterior ducting. For example, the installation
of the fibre cable in protective conduit and the It is important to select the right cable to
absence of a bend more than 90°. Once installed achieve the minimum excess slack. Any
the ONT must be kept powered on. unavoidable extra slack should be stored in a
no drill zone wall cavity, taking great care not
If this option is followed but the cable is found to loop the cable tightly as this will cause the
to be damaged once in situ during construction cable to fail.
work inside the property, cables must be
replaced before the fibre service can be tested
and called off by your Openreach FBC.
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Interconnecting voice lead (Item Code 077004) will be provided free of charge by Openreach.
It provides connectivity from the ONT to a co-located voice socket/patch panel. On installation
it becomes the property of the homeowner. Alternatively, the developer may choose to
hardwire directly into a voice socket using a 431A Plug.
Multiple dwelling unit Multiple dwelling unit

(external) – Next Steps
• F it all external duct from the site connection • Once ductwork and cable has been run from
point to the building entry position. communications room to Fibre DP/budi –
• Fit all tray work from the building entry contact FBC to gain confirmation that all
position to and up the risers to the internal cables are run correctly.
splitter position(s). • FBC will then raise a job with the Openreach
• Run the fibre cable from the splitter or fibre Internal teams to commission the splitter(s).
node/budi location to (and in) the riser to the • Once commissioning is complete contact FBC
communications room. as each plot is ready for connection (front
• Coil a minimum of 2m in the door on, power on, ONT location is decorated).
communications room. • FBC will then raise a job with the Openreach
• Coil a minimum of 2m at internal internal teams to commission the plot(s).
splitter position.
• E
nsuring bend radius of cable must meet all Fire stopping compartment
necessary installation requirements i.e. no 90 penetrations
degree bends (as per current copper process).
All holes drilled through floors and fire
• If the risers are away from the point of entry
compartment walls must be fire proofed using
but fed through a vented car park then the
correct materials to prevent the spread of smoke
external cable can be fed on tray work.
in the event of a fire. Openreach can provide
• If the risers are away from point of entry and these materials in either cartridge (similar to
fed through a non-vented car park then an area silicone sealant) or putty form.
needs to be allowed within 2m of point of entry
to change from external to internal cable.
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Fixing cables securely Impact on delivery

If you’re running any cables through a fire • Inability for Openreach to provide service and
protected area like a fire escape route, developer requirement to re-provide single
escape staircase or walkway, the cable ended internal fibre cable (ezbend).
must be adequately secured using non- • Poor user experience for home purchaser
combustible fixings. with possibility of Openreach charges if
Wiring regulations must be followed, ensuring called upon to rectify.
that wiring systems in escape routes are • Slower data download speeds experienced.
supported in such a way that they will not be
liable to premature collapse in the event of fire. Impact on delivery of issues
This applies to all cabling and not just electrical
cables e.g. alarm, telecoms and control wiring. • D
elay in completion – Openreach may
From January 2019 this will apply throughout refuse to cable if we can’t guarantee adequate
the installation as the 18th Edition wiring protection.
regulations come into force. • The capping and covers would look unsightly.
• F ailure to provide conduit can prevent a cable
Issues with home wiring from being installed.
• Single ended internal fibre cable (ezbend) • Customers may not be able to place orders and
too short, cut or damaged. remedial work may incur additional costs.
• D
efective or damaged home wiring
creating a fault on the line.
• Extension sockets not connected to
Openreach ONT.
• B
ending radii exceeded causing reduced
levels of service due to fibre being broken
or the bend was too tight.
• Incorrect cable type or wiring configuration.
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5 Single dwelling units (SDUs)
Standard SDU Installation
Single ended
internal fibre
cable (ezbend)
External
capping
ONT
Footway box
Maisonettes
ONT
Single ended
internal fibre
cable (ezbend)
External
capping
(1 per plot)
Footway box
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Single dwelling units (SDUs)
Internal Duct Feed

Duct 56 to Property
(Under Slab)
ONT
Duct 56
From Network
(Underground)
Footway box
If internal duct feed to SDU plots is provided then The only current solution is to provide two
under no circumstance should a section of duct separate capping and covers side-by-side.
feed directly from the underground jointing Depending on the distance between the two
chamber to the inside of the house. cappings the fibre cable will be partly exposed
on the outside wall of the house.
This is due to the risk of gas passing from the
underground network directly into the house. We are working closely with industry in regards
Instead, Openreach will only support internal to Modular and Passive Homes to ensure our
duct feeds where there is a separate duct section installation methods comply with the building
from the underground jointing chamber to the standards and methods being employed.
exterior of the house and then a secondary If you are building houses of this type then
separate duct which feeds under and then we will develop a solution as part of the site
inside the house. design if our standard installation methods
are not suitable.
The two duct mouths on the external house
should be located as close to each other as Any internal duct feed must be sealed to prevent
practically possible. Currently, Openreach gas or water ingress. The required sealant can be
does not have a double duct capping and provided by your Openreach FBC.
cover solution, but we are trialling some
designs with industry.
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6 Multi dwelling units (MDUs)
Openreach will create a fibre layout based on Your FBC will agree the location with you.
your Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) drawings Connectorised internal fibre cable needs to
(on larger MDUs) of the MDU. The design will be run from each plot to the fibre DP location
calculate the materials required to build the or basement box, depending on MDU layout.
network. Your FBC is on hand to guide you A minimum of 3m of coiled cable needs to be
through the ordering process to make sure the left at the fibre DP, with 1m left at the plot end.
equipment is available when you need it. The On most MDUs a tail cable may be required to
incoming Duct 54 and fibre cable will terminate be run from the floor DP down the riser to the
in the communications intake room or riser basement box. A wayleave may be required from
cupboard. This needs to be a secure and safe the building owner prior to installing apparatus
location with access for installation and any in common areas.
future maintenance visits.
Any internal duct feed must be sealed to prevent
Our fibre box/splitter needs to be installed at gas or water ingress. The required sealant can be
a minimum height of 200mm and a maximum provided by your Openreach FBC.
of 1500mm.
Small MDUs
ONT
Floor DP
Connectorised
fibre cable
Incoming Fibre Joint Box
Footway box
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Multi dwelling units (MDUs)
BUDI (Basement) Box RDT (Riser) Box

340mm 135mm
530mm
195mm
170mm 60mm
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On most MDUs a tail cable may

Large MDUs be required to be run from the
floor DP (RDT) down the riser to
the basement box
Connectorised fibre cable option

for installing fibre in MDU
ONT
Floor DP
Fibre cable
Incoming Fibre
Joint Box
Footway box
295-360mm
145-175mm
For larger MDUs

500-550mm
there may be a
requirement to
install multiple fibre
boxes and splitters. These boxes/splitters will be connected with fibre
cable commonly housed within the riser space.
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Option where Openreach installs the equipment

When Openreach is to install the ONT, Bends in fibre cable must be kept to a minimum
3m of cable is required at the splitter/ floor and the installation of trunking, cable trays/grids
DP location and 1m (2m if non-connectorised shall not compromise the bending radii.
cable) at the ONT end of the installation.
Fibre cable containing no metal parts can be run
Each apartment will require a designated on shared trays. Plate cable fixings with cable ties
connectorised internal fibre cable run in a must be used to fix fibre cable direct to walls to
continuous fault-free condition from the avoid it being damaged.
designated ONT location within the apartment
to the floor DP within the riser. Under no circumstances should cable or tubing
be secured to or supported by the suspended
At the splitter locations the cable should be ceiling hangers or under floor support legs.It is the
clearly marked with the apartment number developer’s responsibility to provide fire stopping
and left safely coiled within the riser. on completion of the cable/tubing installation.
• Install a flush mounted double back box Openreach networks must not interfere with or
at the desired ONT location. be interfered with by other services within the
• Install the connectorised fibre cable riser or any other shared space, such as:
from this point to the designated riser • Un-insulated hot water pipes.
termination point.
• Unscreened mains cables.
• E
nsure there is 1m of spare connectorised
fibre cable protruding from the back box. • Fluorescent lighting.
• Push some of the spare cable back into the • Heavy duty switch gear.
wall void and coil the remainder inside the A wayleave may be required from the
back box, taking care not to damage the building owner prior to installing apparatus
connectorised end. in common areas. Remember you may need to
• Install blanking plate or brushed face plate to order copper lines for commercial properties,
protect cable ready for provision of ONT nearby. for example lift lines.
Your FBC will advise of all cable marking/ Conduit or trunking must not be used to carry
labelling and will check for this when ‘calling external fibre cables beyond 2 metres from
off’ the work. the building entry point. Your FBC can provide
more guidance if needed.
IET wiring regulations must be followed.
Internal fibre cable must not be bent
External cables can run to a maximum of beyond its minimum radius. If it has been
2m from the internal building entry point. damaged or there is evidence of kinking it
From this point onwards, all external cables shall be discarded. Your FBC will advise on
must be terminated or transitioned to internal replacement of the cable.
fibre cables to comply with Fire Safety Care should be taken to avoid stretching
Regulation BS7671. cable/tubes through installation. If cables
are damaged this way you will be required
to replace them.
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7 Commercial units
Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) unit

on a residential development
Single ended internal

fibre cable (ezbend)
Please note
ONT
The ONT position within
the building is to be agreed
between the FBC and the
developer on site.
External
capping
External
fibre cable
Footway box
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Commercial units
SME within an MDU

Connectorised
fibre cable option
for installing
fibre in MDU
ONT
Floor DP
Fibre cable
Incoming Fibre
Joint Box
Footway box
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Commercial units
Commercial unit within a commercial only site
Single ended internal

fibre cable (ezbend)
ONT
External
capping
External
fibre cable
Footway box
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8 Duct laying
Carriageway Road Crossings

Where our duct crosses a carriageway, adjoining Duct laid beneath a carriageway crossing
kerbs must be temporarily marked to note must be a minimum of 450mm depth
positions. Openreach duct must be laid on an from the cover of the final surface levels
outer edge of the service trench to enable box and, for engineering reasons (Streetworks
building. A draw rope will be inserted through UK), separated from other services laid in
the duct and secured to the marker posts at both parallel by 450mm (to permit us to install
ends of the crossing. The appropriate Plug Duct underground joint boxes without the need
4B socket end and 4C Spigot is then fitted. for bends).
Draw rope Draw rope
Footpath Footpath
Carriageway
450mm 450mm
Openreach 90mm PVC duct
Draw rope through duct and fasten to a stake on

each side of the road crossing
Duct plug Duct plug
Footway box Footway box
Footway box Footway box
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Duct laying
Ducting to the building Commercial unit ducting

Duct to the premises/building must be laid at • 9
0mm duct can be laid either externally or
a minimum depth of 250mm and be as straight internally to the building, with 90 degree
as possible. angled bend.
• If internally then the duct should be sealed
Ducting general principles once cabling is complete – the FBC will provide
this as a stores item.
• All runs shall be laid as straight as possible.
If needed, you can carefully bend the ducts or • The termination point on a large commercial
use pre-formed bends supplied by Openreach. unit within a commercial only site should be
located within 10m of the entry point.
• There shall be no more than one pre-formed
90° bend in any single run of duct.
• Pre-formed 90° bends shall not be installed in
Detectable Buried Service
any duct linking two joint boxes. Warning Tape
• F ootpath or service strip ducting must be laid • Traceable warning tape must be installed on
at a minimum of 250mm depth of cover. your site above all new duct and direct-in-
• All space alongside the duct must be ground cable as no locator signal can be sent
backfilled with granular fill to a minimum over fibre cables.
thickness of 75mm. • Warning tape with a traceable wire running
• For all single dwelling units (SDU) duct through it will allow other utilities to locate our
must be terminated on the external surface network prior to excavation and help our Plant
of the property. Protection Officers accurately mark-up network
• The duct termination point must be in a positions.
location that will allow unrestricted access for • Tape must be placed 50mm above the installed
any future maintenance activity. duct or cable, in footways and carriageways.
• All ducts must be provided with a draw rope • Installation of tape on site falls under current
after installation, unless it’s agreed locally to SOD rebate requirements.
substitute the draw rope with a cable. • Tape will be ordered by your FBC alongside
• Please notify your FBC when the duct has other free issue materials.
been laid and is ready for inspection. • Tape is a newly introduced item, therefore
Any internal duct feed must be sealed to prevent to locate existing cables on site please follow
gas or water ingress. The required sealant can be the existing guides and processes on locating
provided by your Openreach FBC. our network on our website: openreach.com/
building-developers-and-projects/locating-
our-network
Please note
The latest information on the positioning of
utilities, mains and plant can be obtained
from Streetworks UK: streetworks.org.uk
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Duct laying
Arrangement of mains services
Recommend depth
of utility apparatus
1 2 3 4 5
450 295 295 270 260 430
2000mm
Footpath Carriageway
1 Electricity / HV 450 to 1200mm / LV 450mm

2 Cable TV 250 to 350mm
3 Gas 600mm
4 Water 750mm
5 Telecommunications 250mm
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Duct laying
Avoiding damage to the Openreach underground network

Openreach has an extensive underground By working together, we want to make sure
network that can be located inside/on the you avoid the repair and associated cost which
perimeter of a site. can consist of one or more of the following:
This network is vulnerable to excavation • Direct Cost – the cost of repair.
related damage unless appropriate • O
perational Cost – delays associated
precautions are taken. with repair.
The precautions for avoiding damage to an • S
ocial Cost – loss of service to emergency
underground utility plant are contained within services/centres or the vulnerable in society.
the Health & Safety Guide no. 47: “Avoiding
danger from underground services”.
Available here: Typical issues with carriageway
hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg47.htm road crossings
• Insufficient depth.
This document stresses the need for the
availability of utility plans on site and the • Proximity to other services.
use of safe digging practices. Impact of issues
Damage to the Openreach network by a You will have to renew duct and this
third party can be expensive for that party may delay any first occupation date or
to repair. subsequent occupation dates.
Click Before You Dig
To obtain a more precise location of Openreach infrastructure

(either within your site or the adjoining land) and avoid costly damage,
email [email protected]
Utilisation of the Openreach “Click Before You Dig” free service has a proven
record of minimising the potential for damage and cost.
If you need to move or consult on existing Openreach equipment, contact us on
0800 783 2023 or complete the online webform at:
openreach.com/help-and-support
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9 Modular jointing chambers – QuadboxTM
The optional approved pre-formed chamber

system Quadbox™ can be used to speed up
the installation process and bring significant
productivity benefits as there is no need for
specialist box building teams and concrete
backfill to be used.
The Quadbox™ is not a free stores item from
Openreach, but can be purchased directly
from our approved supplier, Radius Systems.
For purchasing enquiries please contact the
sales and marketing manager for Radius at
the following details:
Sandra Davoust McCann
Email: Sandra.DavoustMcCann@
radius-systems.com
Tel: +44 (0)28 3844 6060
Quadboxes can also be sourced from a number
of nationwide builders’ merchants. This may
be more suitable for smaller sites that need
lower quantities.
Joint box modular footways 104 and 106
are the Openreach approved versions
(BT specification LN712). Box furniture items
slot into moulded pockets within the chamber,
eliminating the need to cast-in fixings or drill
on site. Duct entries are also easy to achieve,
using a standard hole saw mounted on a
cordless drill.
The lightweight high-strength system
is supplied as 150mm deep twin wall
high-density polyethylene (HDPE) rings to
provide maximum flexibility and strength
which are simply stacked on a prepared
base and backfilled with suitable as-dug
or Type 1 material.
See the suppliers Installation Guide which
comes with your box. If purchasing a pre-
formed chamber please speak to your FBC
who can order all associated box furniture.
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Modular jointing chambers – QuadboxTM
Furniture
Cable brackets and steps (where required) are supplied in a bagged kit and easily slot into purpose
designed pockets in the chamber. The brackets and steps drop into preformed slots.
Available Size Range

Product Code Clear opening Depth Per Section
JMF104 915X445mm 150mm
JMF106 1310X610mm 150mm
At least 5 sections are needed to meet the

minimum box depth of 750mm.
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Modular jointing chambers – QuadboxTM
Duct entries
Duct entries can be cut as and where required
using a hole saw mounted on a cordless drill.
The chambers incorporate guides which
identify drilling points to ensure correct
duct spacing.
A maximum of 4 duct entries can be made
into a single wall of the Quadbox™.
Camber Adjustment
If the frame requires levelling to the ground
surface, or to a newly raised surface level,
rising frame units (as shown) are available
as an option. These should be used in
conjunction with mortar to build the frame
up to the required level. Where levels mean
that the cover needs raised by more than
the 50mm allowable mortar bed, bricks,
quarry tiles etc. should not be used to
adjust the height of the cover.
A further Quadbox section should be
cut horizontally (minimum depth to be a
40mm wall section), with the voids of the
cut chamber filled with C32/C40 concrete
or mortar.
Quadbox points of note

As with brick built chambers, care should be taken to make sure:
• The box is set at the correct depth and the base/plinth is installed correctly.
• The side wall is not damaged/misshapen due to over compaction.
• The frame is level with the surface and a core drill is used for cutting duct entries.
• The wall bearers are provided by Openreach and can be ordered by your FBC.
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10 Joint boxes, footways and frames & covers
Footway (JBF104/106)
Joint box designs and specifications may vary • J BF106(C): 1310mm(L) x 610(W) x 750(D).
depending on the duct layout and whether • J BF106(D): 1310mm(L) x 610(W) x 900(D)
multi-way ducts or major road crossings need the minimum depth for boxes either side of
to be incorporated into the network design. road crossings.
Full technical drawings and specifications for • A
ll backfill material to be class 6N type.
all joint and footway boxes can be found at • W
orkmanship, materials and method of
openreach.com/fibre-broadband/fibre-for- construction are to comply with all current
developers/guides-and-handbooks relevant contract documents, British
Standards and codes of practice for the
Materials construction industry.
• Bricks: BS EN771-1. Stretcher Bond. • C
oncrete to be grade C32/40 with a water
• C
ement: BS EN197-1:2000 ordinary mix. cement ratio 0.4 minimum. Cement content
Three parts sand to one part cement. 380kg/m3. Aggregate maximum size 20mm.
All in accordance with BS8500.
Specifications • A
ll ducts shown are based on maximum
• Base: 150mm concrete, clean and level. recommended values for Duct Type 54D.
• B
rickwork: Keyed in at the corners • E
nd ducts to be inline.
and pointed. • D
ucts to be positioned not less than 75mm
• F
rame and cover: Set on a mortar bed and from a side wall.
fitted squarely to the box structure. You can • M
esh to be grade B500B or B500C conforming
purchase lifting keys for the covers from TW to BS4483.
Engineering Co Ltd at www.twtools.co.uk
• S
hort lengths of Duct 54D 90mm to be used
(tel: 0115 932 3223).
on non-ducted routes. Appropriate duct to be
• D
uct entries: Must not enter through used on ducted routes.
corners and be no less than 75mm from the
• Where instructed to do so drill one set of
side wall. They shall enter wall at a minimum
three holes using a 12mm masonry drill
depth of 250mm from the top of the frame,
bit to a depth of 80mm for future fitting of
cut flush and clear the base by a minimum
equipment mounting bracket.
of 100mm.
• F or details and specs on using corbelling
• B
olts: Must be fitted in each box to allow
visit the link at the top of this page.
ironwork to be installed by the developer.
• S
tep(s): One step is required in all boxes
deeper than 700mm.
Please note
• J BF104(C): 915mm(L) x 445mm(W) x
750mm(D). At no time must minimum box depth
• J BF104(D): 915mm(L) x 445mm(W) x be compromised. Consult your FBC if the
900mm(D) the minimum depth for boxes minimum depth cannot be achieved.
either side of road crossings.
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Joint boxes, footways and frames & covers
Joint box footway 104 – the preferred option

Internal dimensions. Brickwork Stretcher Bond.
Dimensions in mm (not to scale).
• Maximum depth 900mm
Bolts foundation for

wall bearer/brackets
250
min
Concrete
base
Duct
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Joint box footway 106

Internal dimensions. Brickwork Stretcher Bond.
Dimensions in mm (not to scale).
• Minimum depth for road crossing 600mm
• Sump to be fitted in boxes deeper than 700mm
Bolts foundation for

wall bearer/brackets
250
min
Concrete
base
Duct
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Carriageway boxes
Full technical drawings and specifications for all carriageway boxes can be found at
openreach.com/fibre-broadband/fibre-for-developers/guides-and-handbooks
X1
Y1
X2
Y2
Box Dimensions (mm)
Excavation Size Box Opening Size
Box Type X1 Y1 X2 Y2 Z a
JBC2(N) 1650 1110 1220 680 225

Min Depth 635
JBC3(N) 1040 1040 610 610 150
Max Depth 900
JBC4(N) 1345 875 915 445 200
Materials Frame and cover

• B ricks: Minimum Class B Engineering Bricks, • Frame cover to be installed to DMRB CD534
BS EN1996 installation practices
• Cement: BS12:1996 – Specification for
Lifting keys
Portland cement
• Key Joint Box Lifter should be used to lift
• Concrete: C35/45, BS EN206
the cover and can be purchased from TW
• Mortar: Class (iii), 1:5 CEMENT:SAND ratio Engineering Co Ltd at www.twtools.co.uk
(max) or 1:1:5 CEMENT:LIME:SAND (tel: 0115 932 3223) or similar supplier
Base of your choosing
• C ement: BS12:1996 – Specification for Ducting
Portland cement • Duct to be cut flush to the internal box wall
• Concrete: 1 layer of A393 mesh to top face of • Duct must not enter through corners and be
base slab. Minimum 55mm cover to any face. no less than 75mm from the side wall
B500B or B500C, BS4483
• Duct to enter wall no less than 450mm
Brickwork from the top of the frame
• English bond, flush pointed
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Frames and Covers

Cubis Industries is the only supplier of these
Openreach approved products.
Only approved frames and covers shall be
fitted on your site. They are identifiable by the
following markings; ‘EN24 B125’ the British
Standards kitemark the Manufacturer Mark (SID),
the year of manufacture and the BT identifier.
The ‘standard frames and covers’ are supplied
by Openreach. They consist of a galvanised steel
fabricated frame, fitted with unfilled galvanised
steel fabricated cover trays and cross-beams.
All covers can be fitted to brick or concrete.
Please note
Where there’s evidence or high risk of
vehicles using the soft verge e.g. as an
undertaking area opposite a T-Junction,
a passing point on a narrow road or a
parking area, it will be necessary to install
a ‘carriageway chamber, frame and cover’.
There is also an optional ‘recessed frame
and cover’.
Recessed frames and covers

These can be purchased by the installer as
an option to the ‘standard frame and cover’.
Each cover tray has two key-hole fittings (in the
centre of the short side) one of which carries a
BT identity mark and the manufacturers’ three
letter identification ‘SID’. The other key-hole
fitting displays EN124 and B125 together with
the BSI Kite mark certifying the covers to BS
EN124: 1994. Recessed frames and covers will
accommodate infill blocks to a maximum depth
of 60mm. If you’re planning to install frames
and covers that aren’t supplied by Openreach
e.g. for block paving, or you have any doubts
about what frames and covers to use, please
speak to your FBC.
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Installation
All frames and covers shall be levelled to the final running surface.
Where a box is located within grass, soft or unmade surfaces, the frame shall be
surrounded with a 100mm wide strip of minimum grade C25/30 concrete, to the full
depth of the frame, finished level with the top edge of the frame and the outside edge.
It must be straight and parallel to the frame.
Unapproved frames
and covers
Unapproved frames and covers must not be
fitted. Openreach will take any necessary action
against any developer who fits unapproved
frames and covers within the network, including
any potential claim for damages and costs, with
possible delayed Service On Demand (SOD)
payments. If you’re unsure how to specify
approved covers, please contact your FBC.
Dropped kerb and shared

surface chamber boxes
Defined kerb line
If your site has shared surfaces for roads and separating road
footways, please ensure the correct joint box is
and footway
installed based on the following guidelines.
• T
here must be a defined kerb line between
the road and footway to install a footway spec
box or modular quadbox in the footway area
• If no defined kerb line is present, a
carriageway spec box must be installed as
Carriageway box
regular traffic could pass over these areas
required in this area
• D
riveways attached to houses and entrances
to service areas do not require a carriageway
spec box, so footway and modular quadboxes Example of a defined kerb line on
can be used for these areas a shared surface
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11 List of abbreviations and acronyms
Openreach maintains that all reasonable care In the event of a discrepancy between the
and skill has been used in the compilation of this contents of this document and the contract,
publication. However, Openreach shall not be the terms and conditions shall take precedence.
under any liability for loss or damage (including This is a living document and will be subject
consequential loss) whatsoever or howsoever to update and change. The information within
arising as a result of the use of this publication this document is provided for information
by the reader, his servants, agents or any purposes only. The Contract and Price List
third party. takes precedence.
BSI British Standards Institute

BT British Telecommunications
CLI Customer Lead In
CP Communications Provider
DP Distribution Point
FDP Fibre Distribution Point
FTTP Fibre to the Premises
FBC Field Based Coordinator (formally New Site Representative)
HDPE High-Density Polyethylene
IET Institute of Engineering and Technology
JBC (N) Joint Box Carriageway New Sites
JBF Joint Box Footway
LSZH Low Smoke Zero Halogen
MDU Multiple dwelling unit
MJF Product code designation for the Cubis Industries–StakkaBox/Quadbox
M&E Mechanical & Electrical
NJUG National Joint Utilities Group
NTE Network Terminating Equipment
NTP Network Terminating Point
ONT Optical Network Termination
PAS Publically Available Specification
PE Polyethylene
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
RFH Reduced Fire Hazard
SID Manufacturers three letter identification
SDU Single dwelling units
SOD Service on Demand
UG Under Ground
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12 Health and safety advice
This guidance is a practical aid for designers and site workers on what to eliminate,
avoid and consider when working on the Openreach network on your site.
The advice is not exhaustive so speak to your Field Based Co-Ordinator (FBC) if you need
further information.
Red lists
Hazardous procedures, products and processes that should
be eliminated from the project where possible
Distribution point (DP) location Cabling routes and lead-ins

• Placing DPs into voids or other enclosed • Routing of cables where the cables
spaces with inadequate ventilation. are above head height within false
• Placing DPs adjacent to, or above, any ceiling systems without a proper access
fragile surface. system incorporated.
• Placing DPs directly above, or adjacent • Routing of cables external to building
to, water features/courses etc. requiring specialist access methods
(scaffold, mobile elevating work
• Locating DP at greater than 1.5 meters platform etc.)
above finished floor level (without fixed
access system incorporated into design). • No internal ducting laid into single
dwelling units (SDUs).
Power systems
• E
nsure all power installation meets Aerial and antenna transmission/
relevant standards, and where DC supplies receiver systems
are planned seek further advice about • Not mounted on building walls or other
requirements for earthing of racks, power difficult to reach areas of a building.
supply ratings etc. to take account of • D
esign of roof mounted services that
future needs and growth. require access (for maintenance and so
on), without provision for safe access
(such as barriers) in particular access
for aerials/antennas systems.
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Amber lists
Products, processes and procedures to be eliminated or reduced as far as possible
and only specified or allowed if unavoidable. Including amber items would
always lead to the provision of information to the principal contract or contractor
where only one contractor has been appointed.
Distribution point (DP) location Cabling routes and lead-ins

• DPs located into voids or enclosed spaces • Routing of cables where the cables
provided with ventilation systems built in. are above head height within false
Aerial and antenna transmission/ ceiling systems.
receiver systems • Routing of cables internally where access
• EMF exclusion zones adequately managed points require use of access equipment
with fixed barriers or partitioning systems. (ladders, step-ladders or platform steps)
to allow for pulling in of cables.
Green
1.5 lists
Products, processes and procedures to be positively encouraged.
• A
dequate access for vehicles to minimise • P
rovision of adequate air handling/
reversing requirements (one-way systems conditioning and ventilation for the
and turning radii) in particular if specialist installed equipment base within the
vehicles will need access (pole erection communications room (and people having
units, MEWP vehicles etc.). to access and work within the area).
• P
rovision of adequate access • E
arly installation of permanent means
and headroom for maintenance in of access, and prefabricated access
communications rooms, and adequate systems with hand rails.
provision for replacing heavy components. • P
rovision of edge protection at
• T
houghtful location of mechanical permanent works where there is a
and electrical equipment, such as foreseeable risk of falls after handover
telecoms equipment, termination points, (consider radio antenna or aerials
Wi-Fi transceivers etc. and so on to installations on roof spaces).
facilitate access, and placed away from • E
ncourage the use of engineering
crowded areas. controls to minimise the use of personal
• L
ighting within communications rooms protective equipment.
adequate for fine tasks (fibre splicing, small
diameter copper wire terminations etc.)
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13 Quality control checklist
To help make sure your site network is built to a high quality standard, we’ve produced
a checklist for each phase of the build. Your FBC will complete an online version of this
checklist at each stage, this list can be used as a reference.
Any subsequent changes to the site plan Any re-work as a result of an out of date site
after stages have been signed off must be plan could cause delivery delay and incur you
communicated and agreed with your FBC as costs in time related charges.
soon as possible.
If you have any questions about your development, please visit:

openreach.com/fibre-broadband/fibre-for-developers or call us on 0800 783 2023
Item being audited Category
Base has been cast correctly. Joint Box
Reinforced base cast correctly for Joint Box Carriageway JBC (N). Joint Box
Bearers and brackets fitted. Steps fitted where appropriate. Joint Box
Bolts fitted and positioned correctly during construction of boxes. Joint Box
Joint Box constructed to correct dimensions and installed at the

Joint Box
correct depth. Any deviations to plan recorded and signed off.
All concrete/brickwork carried out as per developer

Joint Box
‘How to’ guide specification.
Cement and brick types used as specified or exceptions agreed

Joint Box
and documented.
Frames and covers bedded and correctly installed (if unmade

Joint Box
surface, Joint Box frame secured).
Joint Box constructed as planned, positioned correctly and

Joint Box
conforms to drawings. Alternatives agreed and documented.
Modular box installed and prepared as per instructions. Joint Box
Ducts properly trimmed and keyed when set in walls. Joint Box
External cable/Blown Fibre Tubing (BFT) protected and sealed

Joint Box
in Joint Box.
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Quality control checklist
Fibre cable and draw rope provided in sound condition and

Duct
correctly jointed where applicable.
Cable/BFT left in planned location. Duct
Correct rope/cables/tubing installed as per developer

Duct
‘How to’ guide.
Correct type of duct provided and used. Duct
Duct laid in required position, at correct depth and installed in

Duct
the correct position in the Joint Box.
Duct properly trimmed and keyed when set in walls. Duct
Duct separation distance maintained, or exception agreement

Duct
obtained and documented.
Ducts laid at minimum depth (250mm), or exceptions agreed

and documented. (To be viewed in footway where possible, if Duct
not check via Joint Box).
Joint Box constructed as planned, positioned correctly and

Duct
conforms to drawings. Alternatives agreed and documented.
Temporary duct seals fitted to agreed standard. Duct
Ducts positioned correctly on external walls and in line with

Duct
the cable entry point.
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Ducts positioned in line with the cable entry point. Plot
Customer cable entries correctly positioned and provided. Plot
External cable/BFT protected and sealed. Plot
Duct seal Plug 1A fitted. Plot
Back box installed at entry point. Plot
Back box fitted at a usable depth, within close proximity to a

Plot
double 240v outlet for FTTP services.
Location of unit entry point suitable for FTTP equipment. Plot
The property has been designed to accommodate voice and data wiring
Plot
in a convenient place for home owners to use FTTP services.
A permanent 240 volt supply is required for FTTP. Developer has been
informed that no orders can be made or taken via a communications
Plot
provider until all installation works of Openreach equipment into each
plot has been completed and tested.
Voice and data cabling provided and terminated correctly for

Plot
FTTP services.
If FTTP self install development ONT, all leads connected correctly

Plot
and plot commissioned.
If self install not completed and Openreach completes all internal

Plot
work then SOD payment for self install is not applied.
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All tubes or cables presented as per schematic diagram and capped. Multi dwelling unit
Designated track ways/trays supports in good working order with

Multi dwelling unit
separations maintained.
Connectorised fibre cable installed as per schematic in accordance

with manufacturer’s specifications and IET wiring regulations. Multi dwelling unit
Cable labelled and coiled safely within riser.
Connectorised fibre cable installed with 1m of spare length

Multi dwelling unit
protruding from the back box to enable jointing.
Back box fitted in each unit at a usable depth, within close

Multi dwelling unit
proximity to a double 240v outlet for FTTP connectivity.
Location of unit entry suitable for FTTP equipment. Multi dwelling unit
If FTTP self install development ONT, all leads connected correctly

Multi dwelling unit
and plot commissioned.
If self install but Openreach completed all internal work then SOD
Multi dwelling unit
payment for self install is not applied.
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14 ONT plot stickers

Plot # ONT Barcode Sticker Plot # ONT Barcode Sticker
1 10
Address Address
2 11
Address Address
3 12
Address Address
4 13
Address Address
5 14
Address Address
6 15
Address Address
7 16
Address Address
8 17
Address Address
9 18
Address Address
48
ONT plot stickers
19 28
Address Address
20 29
Address Address
21 30
Address Address
22 31
Address Address
23 32
Address Address
24 33
Address Address
25 34
Address Address
26 35
Address Address
27 36
Address Address
49
ONT plot stickers
37 47
Address Address
38 48
Address Address
39 49
Address Address
40 50
Address Address
41 51
Address Address
42 52
Address Address
43 53
Address Address
45 54
Address Address
46 55
Address Address
50
ONT plot stickers
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
51
ONT plot stickers
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
Address Address
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15 Psychical Infrastructure Access (PIA)
PIA allows non-Openreach network providers • A

n initial site meeting between you the
to share Openreach’s network infrastructure, developer, your Openreach FBC and the non-
which on Full Fibre new sites consists mainly Openreach network provider will be completed
of ducts and chamber boxes. PIA can also to discuss the PIA proposal
be used to share telegraph poles as well as
underground infrastructure. • Y
our FBC will share the required quality
standards with you the developer and the non-
PIA allows multiple network providers to deliver Openreach network provider
service on a new site development without
requiring different ducts and chamber boxes • Y
our FBC will perform a series of checks to
for each service. ensure the non-Openreach network provider
has various requirements in place to allow the
Non-Openreach network providers will have to PIA product to be legally used
be invited onto site by you as a developer to be
a part of a PIA delivery, Openreach is unable to • Y
our FBC will confirm when the duct and
provide this initial contact. If you have a non- chamber box work has been completed to
Openreach network provider interested in a PIA allow the non-Openreach network provider to
product, inform your Openreach FBC and they install their equipment
will guide you through the following steps.
Please ensure your FBC is made aware of any non-Openreach network planned to be
installed on site during your initial site visit to allow the above process to be followed.
More information about PIA can be found on the Openreach website:
openreach.co.uk/cpportal/products/passive-products/physical-infrastructure-access(PIA)
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Notes
54
Notes
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may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British
Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication
forms any part of any contract. Openreach and the Openreach logo are trademarks of British
Telecommunications plc.
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How to build

04 Cabling and ONT positioning 14

05 Single dwelling units (SDUs) 19

06 Multi dwelling units (MDUs) 21

09 Modular jointing chambers – QuadboxTM 32

10 Joint boxes, footways and frames & covers 35

11 List of abbreviations and acronyms 41

12 Health and safety advice 42

13 Quality control checklist 44

14 ONT plot stickers 48

15 Psychical Infrastructure Access (PIA) 53

Copper lines on Openreach New Sites

Openreach Optical Network Termination (ONT)

Huawei 1+0 ONT Nokia 1+0 ONT

The enclosure fits over a

The wiring that you install in your customer’s

Your internal wiring

Visible ethernet cable Power cable

Option 1: The simple install

Visible ethernet cable Power cable

Option 2: Relocating the router via internal

Visible ethernet cable Power cable

Option 3: The networked home

Provision of the Openreach equipment

Installation of internal cabling

Internal Work at defined ONT and Communications

Single dwelling unit at second fix (Internal Work)

A video showing the installation of the internal equipment can

Remove the cap from the green fibre connector

• Connect the ethernet cable to

4 Cabling and ONT positioning

Single dwelling units

Cabling and ONT positioning

ONT in the default position 50mm duct

Cabling and ONT positioning

ONT installed inside the house (non-default position)

Cabling and ONT positioning

Multiple dwelling unit Multiple dwelling unit

Cabling and ONT positioning

Fixing cables securely Impact on delivery

5 Single dwelling units (SDUs)

Standard SDU Installation

Single dwelling units (SDUs)

Internal Duct Feed

6 Multi dwelling units (MDUs)

Incoming Fibre Joint Box

Multi dwelling units (MDUs)

BUDI (Basement) Box RDT (Riser) Box

Multi dwelling units (MDUs)

On most MDUs a tail cable may

Connectorised fibre cable option

For larger MDUs

Multi dwelling units (MDUs)

Option where Openreach installs the equipment

Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) unit

Single ended internal

SME within an MDU

Commercial unit within a commercial only site

Single ended internal

Carriageway Road Crossings