You are correct that this is a good practice, but it is not a commonly used one.
Legally, if you are doing the work, under contract, and the contract specifies strapping and grounding of the scaffolding, then you are contractually bound to comply with this requirement.
You should check the...
I feel that with regards to the legalities, in case there is an injury, and recognizing the upwards liabilities, your best resolution would be to contact OSHA direct either through your local OSHA Field Office or State Safety Office, and be sure you are able to get their determination in writing...
My honest suggestion is to consult your Fire Inspector or Fire Inspection Bureau and find out exactly what they will approve. The Inspector has the ultimate authority of approval and should provide you with details and even previously approved manufacturers of the systems that they will accept...
The Authority for the requirements of Abandoned Cable Removal are based in NFPA 70, National Electric Code 2002.
The issue is not for clearance of space, but the flammability of the sheathing of the abandoned cables, many of which may be unlisted and may release toxic vapors if exposed to high...
Your question is multipart, and I will try to address each part seperately.
1) Although there are no "standardized" symbols, two sources you might research are:
A. ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A, Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure, Dtd May 16, 2002...
My suggestion to you is that you immediately contact your distributor and have them arrange to train you in the proper termination procedures for the connectors you are using. Definitely the idea of learning by experience can be disasterous in this instance.
The most common transmission medium for 50Km distances would typically be single-mode fiber. The typical range of this fiber would be about 40 miles without repeating, but there are new Eridium-based Single-mode Fibers that reportedly eliminate or reduce the requirements. I would suggest that...