Council considers requiring as-built electronic maps from communications providers
Sep 3, 2026
Fort Branch council discussed adding an electronic 'as-built' mapping requirement (GIS/KML/JMC-like files) showing exact fiber routes, splice points and handholes so town staff can inspect, integrate with GIS, and respond to infrastructure issues.
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Council members debated adding a requirement that communications providers deliver an electronic as-built map of installed infrastructure. Chair described the proposed mapping as a detailed GIS-like file that would "show everywhere their fiber goes down to the detail" and include splice points and handholes so town staff can import the data into Google Earth or the town GIS.
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