Standards for the Depth of Buried Optical Cables

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recommend a minimum depth of 0. 0 meters for rural or agricultural zones to protect against frost, plows, and erosion. The short answer, based on general industry standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC), is that fiber optic cable is typically buried between 24 inches (60 cm) and 30 inches (76 cm) deep. However, simply hitting this depth isn't enough to guarantee your network survives.

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