At Affinicom, we provide comprehensive Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) and Make-Ready Engineering (MRE) services to support safe and compliant attachment of telecom infrastructure to utility poles. Utilising industry-standard tools such as O-CALCS and Katapault, we deliver detailed engineering assessments and documentation required for joint-use pole permitting.
Our PLA/MRE services include:

Complete pole inventory and field data collection

Detailed pole load analysis considering existing and proposed attachments

Evaluation of structural capacity, clearances, and NESC compliance

Design and placement of proposed telecom equipment (fiber, strand, hardware, etc.)

Specification of required anchors, guy wires, down guys, and risers

Identification of make-ready work required (pole replacement, relocation, rearrangement)

Our engineering packages are tailored to the requirements of pole-owning utilities and jurisdictional authorities, ensuring accurate submissions and faster approvals. We focus on quality, compliance, and safety to support seamless network deployment and expansion. be eligible for a refund, the item must be unused, undamaged, and in its original packaging. Custom-made or personalised items may not be eligible for a refund unless they are received in a damaged or defective condition.