Per single telecom hand hole: Below is a practical, specification-ready BOM. Quantities assume a single handhole installation (adjust multiplication for a project). Notes give guidance on selection/spec.
- Handhole body + lid (material: choose PC / HDPE / FRP) — Qty: 1 set
- Specify Tier/load rating, internal dimensions, and lid fastening type (security penta/hex). (PC for roadway; HDPE for light duty; FRP for moderate/corrosive).
- Lid lifting tool / key — Qty: 1
- Vendor-specific key (hex/penta), for safe access.
- Prefabricated duct entries / grommets / seals — Qty: as needed per entry (typically 2–6)
- Rubber grommets or molded sleeves to protect cable and seal against water/rodents.
- Innerduct (corrugated/HDPE) — e.g., 1.25″ or 2″ — Qty: depends on number of spares (typical 1–4 runs)
- Use color-coded innerduct for blow/pull installations.
- Fiber cable (drop or distribution) — as specified — Qty: per design (meters/ft)
- Splice trays / splice holders (rack style) — Qty: 1–4 depending on fiber count
- Sized for fusion splices; stackable trays recommended. (See handhole sizing guidance for storage).
- Cable ties, Velcro, mounting hardware — Qty: assorted
- For securing innerducts, slack loops and splice trays.
- Slack storage bracket / fiber storage reel (or bend-radius control panel) — Qty: 1 set
- To maintain minimum bend radius and store excess fiber.
- Grounding rod & clamp (if required by spec) — Qty: 1
- Grounding often required for metallic components or when specified by utility codes. (Polymer concrete/FRP may be nonconductive, but any metallic lid or adjacent telecom grounding needs attention).
- Concrete base pad or leveling sand / bedding stone — Qty: per handhole (e.g., 12″ thick compacted base or concrete slab as specified)
- Many installation guides require compacted bedding or a concrete slab under the handhole for stability.
- Backfill material (select granular fill) & compaction equipment — Qty: per excavation
- Granular backfill to avoid voids and protect the handhole.
- Mastic / sealant for duct entries and lid gasket — Qty: tubes/cans as required
- Use manufacturer-recommended compounds to seal around duct entries.
- Warning tape (underground cable warning tape) — Qty: per run (100 ft typical rolls)
- Bolts / security fasteners / neoprene washers — Qty: per lid (typical 4–8 fasteners)
- Pulling eye / dead-end hardware (if required) — Qty: per design
- Traffic safety gear / temporary covers / cones — Qty: as required for safe work
- Labels / asset tags / QR code plates — Qty: 1 plate per handhole
- For inventory and maintenance.
- Optional: polymer concrete patch / concrete grout (for leveling) — Qty: small bag
- Tools & consumables: fusion splicer (if splicing), heat shrink sleeves, cleaning supplies, lubricants for blowing/pulling, cable reel stands, conduit cutters, saws, compactor rental.
Quick installation / specification notes (best practice)
- Sizing for slack & splicing: follow handhole sizing guides (store required spool length, maintain minimum fiber bend radius). Larger fiber counts require larger handholes or vaults.
- Concrete bedding: compacted bedding or a concrete slab provides stable support and reduces point loading on the handhole base in freeze/thaw areas.
- Duct sealing & rodent protection: use rubber grommets and sealants at each entry and install rodent guards where required.
- Choose lids with security fasteners in public areas to prevent tampering; specify lifting tools in the BOM.