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Openreach


Documentation and Information

This area holds all the documentation and information you will need to build the Openreach network.

Installation diagrams
This page includes all of the information and construction details required to lay duct, build jointing chambers and provide cables into and in the property.

Design rules: Openreach planning guide
To enable you to understand some of the reasons and limitations of the use of the Openreach network. This aide memoir will assist you if you need to predetermine where Openreach network should be located. This will have to be agreed with the Openreach newSite office.

Documentation and Information

Builder’s Guide
Builder's guide to telecommunications infrastructure and installation.
This installation guide will assist you at every stage of your development.

Wayleaves
This
 gives an overview of the legal rights Openreach requires in order to position network on private and public property.

Payment Policies and HBF Agreement
This
 page summarises the agreement between BT and the House Builders Federation.

Openreach policy for on-site workers
This
 is a copy of Openreach's policy associated with new build work.