3‑E “Optical Fiber Cabling and Components Standard” was developed by the TIA TR‑42. The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. (FOA) was founded in 1995 to help develop the workforce to build the fiber optic networks to support a rapid expansion in communications and the Internet. The charter of the FOA was to promote professionalism in fiber optics through education, certification, and. One FOA standard, the FOA Standard For Installing Fiber Optic Cable Plants, was created because there was a demand for an installation standard that covered all aspects of fiber optic installation. Below you will find links to help you understand standards. What Are Standards?ANSI/TIA‑568. Scope: This Standard specifies performance, transmission, and test and measurement requirements for premises optical fiber cable. The new standard from the Fiber Optic Association is subtitled 'Guidelines For The Construction And Installation Of Fiber Optic Cable Plants. Since the TIA and ISO/IEC standards were written by manufacturers for manufacturers, of fiber optic components they often are not relevant for cable plant designers, contractors, installers or users, the people who are the majority of. 40. FO-VC2 JOINT USE - VERICAL MIDSPAN CLEARANCES 48. APPENDIX A - COVER SHEET / TOC 52.