For info .... there has been unprecedented focus on the FTTC 'self-install' product by OR's hierarchy.
I won't go into the why's and where-fore's, but I can say that there is no time-limit as such on this product anymore ...... if there is a line fault condition, we will endeavour to clear that fault condition whilst we are attending the PCP work.
Also, until very recently the tasks would carry a header that the EU must not be contacted, and/or their premises visited ... that too has now done a 180 degree flip.
As these tasks are for the most-part non-appointed, of course internal bridged taps will go unchallenged, but if the EU
is present and our final 'GEA Test' (conducted on our i-phone after the PCP work has been completed), reveals a 'bridged tap', then we will give it a cursory look-see. Basically, if it's a straightforward fit of an SSFP at the NTE, then we'll do it.
Yes, yes, yes ..... there's grey areas to be had here (there always is with bespoke work) but whatever ones thoughts are, it is aimed at being a positive step forward for the EU and ISP.