Closeout Package

Closeout Checklist

Lines from the Close Out stage checklist

• Field redlines turned into as-built drawings and GIS updates
• Bore logs and enclosure GPS locations included in the underground as-builts
• Tracer wire continuity tested end to end and recorded
• Test and splice reports compiled by fiber
• Splice matrix updated with every field change
• Punch list walked and cleared with the owner or inspector
• Permits closed and restoration accepted
• Pole attachment records updated with heights and transfers
• Final quantities reconciled against the BOM for invoicing

Aerial Records

Lines from AE-12 Records to Keep

• Before and after photos of every pole.
• Photos of every closure, terminal and slack location.
• Final measured attachment heights and midspan clearances.
• The owner's inspection report and proof that each punch list item was closed.
• As-builts as submitted, with the date and the owner's acceptance.

Underground Records

Lines from UG-13 Records to Keep

• As-built drawings and GIS data.
• Bore logs, pothole logs and redlines.
• Tracer wire continuity test results.
• Pull tape and cable footage at each enclosure.
• Final inspection sign-offs and permit closure letters.
• Photo archive and locate tickets.

Splicing Records

Lines from SPL-12 Records to Keep

• Splice reports per fiber with bidirectional average loss.
• OTDR files in the standard SR-4731 format (.sor) for both directions, named by fiber id, plus native vendor files where the owner asks for them.
• Light source and power meter results.
• Photos: open trays, sealed closure and labels.
• Updated splice matrix or diagram, and the closure GPS location.

Owner-Specific Items

• Items the owner's closeout list adds, per owner spec

Sign-Off

• Contractor Project Manager

  • Name
  • Signature
  • Date

• Owner Representative

  • Name
  • Signature
  • Date