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Things to Know About the OSP Credential Learn more: bicsi.org/osp An OSP Designer is responsible for many factors involved with ICT projects including the design, supervision of the design and inspection of the interbuilding cabling and infrastructure. Further Your Career with an Outside Plant Designer Credential! ○ Recognized by the ICT Community ○ Provides a Unique Skillset to an ICT Designer ○ Uses the Latest Technologies, Methods and Best Practices ○ Critical in Modern High Bandwidth Applications ○ Engineered by OSP Experts OSP_three quarter_Ad.pdf 1 2/13/2019 11:08:02 AM WHERE TO GO FOR HELP Firestopping is a specific and often misunderstood construction practice. Quality firestop manufacturers offer assistance to designers, inspectors and end users, usually free of charge and available by telephone, fax or e-mail. Many publish valuable information including firestop designs, product information and other informative articles online on their websites. Most manufacturers staff the telephone lines with degree- qualified engineers. Depending on the company, some engineers have a hand in product development, from early concept to third-party testing. The ability to contact manufacturers' technical personnel directly represents a huge advantage to the end-user. Their wealth of knowledge can only assist in getting the job done efficiently and, most importantly, correctly. Serious manufacturers of firestopping products also have trained field personnel that can help on job sites and visit with users. Additionally, organizations, such as the International Firestop Council, a not-for-profit organization of manufacturers, distributors and installers, service the construction industry by March/April 2019 I 61