(1) This section describes approved methods for splicing plastic insulated copper and fiber optic cables. Typical applications of these methods include aerial, buried, and underground splices. Fiber optic splicing costs vary widely depending on project size, location, fiber type, and site conditions. (2) American National Standard Institute/National Fire Protection Association (ANSI/NFPA) 70, 1993. Fusion Splicing: This method involves aligning two fiber ends and using an electric arc to melt them together, creating a seamless joint. 80% of costs for an FTTP deployment go to labor. As it turns out, fusion splicing makes a lot of sense for trunk fibers and locations where there are anywhere from 48. Or $35/splice is what I've seen in the Bay Area I've been splicing in PNW for awhile now. It depends on who your client is.
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