The National Electrical Code (NEC), published by the NFPA, provides comprehensive guidelines for electrical design, installation, and inspection, including fiber optic cables. The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. (FOA) was founded in 1995 to help develop the workforce to build the fiber optic networks to support a rapid expansion in communications and the Internet. FO-VC2 JOINT USE - VERICAL MIDSPAN CLEARANCES 48. APPENDIX A - COVER SHEET / TOC 52. stacles regarding interoperability and compatibility between manufacturers. This work materialized through the development of good practices, procedures and specifications documents, reflecting a certain state of the art at a given time, and the result of a consensus of all stakeholders (op lable. The new standard from the Fiber Optic Association is subtitled 'Guidelines For The Construction And Installation Of Fiber Optic Cable Plants. Sections are included for project management; cable handling, testing and equipment; overhead cable placement; underground cable placement; underground enclosures; bonding and grounding; cable. Pulling and Pressure Limits: Cables should not exceed 600 pounds of pulling pressure or 150 feet per minute. Lubricants: Use recommended lubricants like Polywater or.