Cable Testing & Certification in Chico, CA

Ensure your copper and fiber network cabling is installed correctly and meets TIA/EIA standards. We offer complete testing and documentation services across Chico and Butte County.

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Why Test and Certify Your Network Cabling?

Testing ensures your structured cabling infrastructure performs to spec and supports its rated speeds. Certification provides assurance for warranties, inspections, and long-term network reliability — especially in new construction or commercial retrofits.

Wikipedia references: Cable tester, OTDR, TIA/EIA-568

Copper Cable Certification (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A)

We test and certify all twisted-pair copper cabling using calibrated Fluke DSX series testers. Reports include detailed metrics such as:

Wiremap (pinouts and polarity)

Length, Delay Skew, and Propagation Delay

NEXT, PSNEXT, Return Loss

Attenuation, ACR, and Crosstalk

Pass/Fail Grading per TIA-568-C.2

Fiber Optic Testing & Loss Measurement

We test all multimode and single-mode fiber installations using industry-standard tools:

OTDR Testing: For reflective events, splices, breaks, and attenuation over distance

Power Meter & Light Source: For accurate dB loss measurement end-to-end

Connector Inspection: With microscope-based end-face inspection

Standards: TIA-526, ISO/IEC 14763-3

What’s Included in a Certification Package?

Testing of all copper and/or fiber cable runs

PDF Report with labeled port names and test results

Link loss budget analysis for fiber

Cable labeling verification

Pass/fail summary and cable map

When Certification Is Required

New Construction or Renovation Projects
Government or School Projects with Submittals
Warranty Requirements (Leviton, Panduit, CommScope, etc.)
Network Troubleshooting or Cabling Verification
Pre-occupancy Inspections

Serving Chico & Surrounding Areas

We provide certification services for businesses, school districts, and public agencies throughout Chico — including office buildings, industrial sites in Chico’s business parks, and retail projects in Downtown Chico.

Trusted Tools & Standards

Fluke DSX-5000/8000 Series Testers

EXFO, AFL, or VIAVI OTDR Tools

Standards: TIA/EIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801, BICSI Best Practices

Cable Types: Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, OS1, OS2, OM3, OM4

Cable Certification FAQs

How long does cable testing take?

Most testing jobs take 1–2 days depending on the number of drops and type of cabling (copper or fiber).

Can you test cable installed by another contractor?

Yes. We frequently certify third-party installations for compliance or performance verification.

Will I get a report?

Yes — we provide a full PDF report with individual cable test results, labeling, and summary grading.

Schedule Cable Certification in Chico, CA

Ensure your network wiring passes inspection and performs to spec. Contact us today to schedule cable testing and certification anywhere in Chico or surrounding areas.

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