ECC POLICY
Employees must complete this after any equipment accident or property damage.
What is an Incident Report?
Rule 97 was written to protect communication lines and the public space the occupy by enforcing rules with regards to this specific weather event.
What is lightning?
Rule 97 of the NESC specifies that:
"Communications and supply cables and equipment shall be protected against lightning and other overvoltages where there is a likelihood of such occurrences."
In January, Dycom recognized Ervin Cable Construction's unwavering commitment to safety by presenting President Brad Ervin with this.
What is the Golden Hardhat?
Backup alarms must be tested this often.
What is daily?
Though developed in the early 1980's, this tool used to cut fiber with a clean, flat end before splicing wasn't considered the standard until the mid 1990's.
What is a cleaver?
ECC prohibits this action while driving a company vehicle. Resulting in a suspension for the very first infraction
What is using your cell phone without handsfree?
This is the minimum required spacing between communication lines framed on any pole.
What is 4 inches?
Rule 235C of the NESC specifies that:
"Communication conductors and cables on the same supporting structure shall be separated by not less than 4 inches."
In June of 2025, ECC celebrates and says congratulations this senior leader and Vice President on his retirement.
Who is Keith Lingle?
Workers who drive any company vehicle displaying a DOT number must have at least this required document
What is a DOT Medical Card?
The most common fiber connector types are SC and this
What is LC?
The official ECC policy on harassment can be found in this document
What is the Employee Handbook?
The NESC states that down guys must be anchored at least this distance from public sidewalks.
What is 3 feet?
Rule 235-1 of the NESC specifies that:
"Guy anchors should be installed no closer than 3 feet from the edge of a sidewalk, curb, or public walkway to prevent trip hazards and maintain ADA compliance."
ECC's largest FTTH project in 2023 was in this state.
What is Illinois?
Shoring is required in any trench deeper than this depth
What is 5 feet?
These two wavelengths are the standard for testing and certifying fiber optic networks
What is 1310nm and 1550nm?
ECC’s standard for acceptable driving records includes this maximum number of moving violations in 3 years.
What is 2 years?
The rule written in 2007 is the only time that fiber optic cables are REQUIRED to be installed in conduit, when crossing this major type of infrastructure.
What are Railroads?
Rule 224A of the NESC specifies that:
"Supply and communication lines crossing railroads, or similar locations shall be designed to withstand anticipated mechanical loads and must be installed in suitably protected casings to protect against mechanical damage."
In February of this year, ECC broke ground for the first time in this major city also known for its surprising lack of clocks.
What is Las Vegas?
This hazardous material is formed by cutting concrete or other like substances when water suppression methods are not used
What is silica dust?
What is dB (decibels)?
ECC’s official stop-work authority policy allows this person to stop work for safety concerns.
Who is any employee?
Clearance over swimming pools for communication lines must be at least this distance. (trick question)
What is 0 feet?
Rule 234C of the NESC specifies that:
"No part of a service drop or any communication line shall be located directly over/or under a swimming pool or the area extending 10 feet horizontally from the edge of the pool."
ECC's first purchase of this type of equipment in 1996 began a new branch of construction for the organization.
What is a directional drill?
This weather-related condition can cause dizziness, nausea, and confusion.
What is heat exhaustion?
In 1984 the TIA/EIA color code was introduced to the fiber optic industry. These two colors have since signified the first and last fiber in a tube or ribbon
What is Blue & Auqa?
Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate, White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet, Rose, Aqua