Aerial cable services.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) Where more than six pairs are needed initially, and where an aerial service is necessary, the service shall consist of 22 AWG filled aerial cable of a pair size adequate for the ultimate anticipated service needs of the building. The cable shall comply with the requirements of § 1755.390, RUS specification for filled telephone cables, and shall be RUS accepted or RUS technically accepted. (b) Aerial cable services shall be constructed in accordance with specific installation specifications prepared by the RUS borrower or the engineer delegated by the borrower. (c) Unless otherwise specified in the installation specifications, aerial cable service installations shall meet the following requirements: (1) Strand supported lashed construction shall be used. (2) Where practicable a (3) Construction on poles shall comply with applicable construction drawings for regular line construction. Aerial service cable shall be spliced to the main cable in accordance with § 1755.200, RUS standard for splicing copper and fiber optic cables. (4) Where practicable, aerial cable shall pass under electrical guys, distribution secondaries, and services. (5) The suspension strand shall be attached to the building by wall brackets as indicated in Figure 7 as follows: (i) If taut spans are necessary, appropriate size strand may be used if the pull is in line with one wall of the building, or within 20 degrees of being in line as illustrated in sketch A of Figure 7. If the angle of pull is greater

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1755.507