CIP by CtrlAtlas Inc. / Division 27
Fibre Optic Cabling
Fibre links connect equipment rooms and network infrastructure where distance, capacity or the project design calls for an optical backbone. CIP reviews the installation and testing package before confirming delivery scope.
Request installation pricingInstallation scope
- Fibre cable installation and pathway coordination
- Equipment-room and rack interface planning
- Termination and patching requirements reviewed against the design
- Testing and handover requirements agreed before installation
What to include in your package
Include cable type, strand count, connector requirements, route lengths, termination schedules and acceptance criteria. Specialized splicing or test methods must be identified in the package and confirmed before pricing.
For new construction, renovations, expansions and technology upgrades across Southern Ontario. Scope and availability are confirmed before a bid is accepted.
How it works
Multimode fibre is typically used for shorter, in-building and campus-style links, while single-mode fibre supports longer backbone runs and building-to-building connections. CIP installs fibre backbone between IDF and MDF rooms, across warehouse and manufacturing facilities, and between structures on multi-building sites, coordinating pathway, conduit and rack termination with the broader structured-cabling and network scope. Copper remains the standard for horizontal runs to the work area, so most projects combine both within one coordinated cable plant.
Where this applies
- Multi-building and campus-style facilities
- Warehouse and manufacturing backbone links
- Equipment room and data-rack interconnects
- New construction requiring long backbone runs
Can CIP review a fibre package for a construction project?
Yes. Send the drawings and Division 27 specifications for scope review. The review establishes installation interfaces, testing requirements and whether specialist resources are needed.
Division 27 communications and contractor project supportFrequently asked questions
What is fibre backbone cabling used for?
Fibre backbone connects telecom rooms, equipment rooms or separate buildings where distance or bandwidth exceeds what copper reliably supports.
Multimode vs single-mode fibre — what is the difference?
Multimode fibre suits shorter in-building and campus links; single-mode fibre supports longer backbone and building-to-building runs. The design or specification typically calls out which is required.
Can fibre and copper be installed on the same project?
Yes. Most commercial projects combine a fibre backbone with copper structured cabling for horizontal runs to the work area, cameras and access points.
Is completed fibre tested before handover?
Yes. Termination and testing requirements are confirmed against the design and acceptance criteria before installation begins, with results documented at handover.
Do you install fibre between separate buildings?
Yes, where the site has multiple buildings or a campus-style layout, fibre backbone is a common way to link network infrastructure between structures.
Can CIP review drawings before confirming pricing?
Yes. Sending drawings and Division 27 specifications allows CIP to confirm installation interfaces, testing requirements and whether specialist splicing is needed before a price is given.