Structured Data Cabling O&M Manual
Professional documentation for structured cabling installations — Cat 6, Cat 6A, and fibre. Upload your test results, installation drawings and hardware records — we compile a clean handover document for your client or IT team.
What is a Structured Data Cabling O&M Manual?
A structured data cabling O&M manual records the cabling infrastructure installed in a building — patch panels, horizontal cabling, fibre runs, cabinet locations, port schedules, and test results. It gives the building owner, IT manager, or network team the documentation they need to understand the installed infrastructure, manage day-to-day operations, plan moves and adds, and troubleshoot faults without needing to re-survey the building from scratch each time.
Project-OM provides O&M documentation support for contractors across the UK. Upload your project documents and receive a professional O&M manual, ready for handover.
Why O&M documentation matters for data cabling installations
- Without accurate cable schedules and port records, even simple cable moves or additions require a full survey of the installed infrastructure — costing time and money that correct documentation from handover makes entirely unnecessary.
- ISO/IEC 11801 and BS EN 50173 require that structured cabling installations are documented and test results provided at handover — this is a standard contractual obligation that the cabling contractor must fulfil.
- IT managers and facilities teams rely on cabinet layout drawings, port numbering schedules, and labelling records to manage day-to-day network operations and respond quickly to faults.
- When buildings are refurbished or tenants change, accurate cabling documentation helps new contractors and IT teams avoid damaging or incorrectly repurposing existing infrastructure — particularly important where fibre or specialist cabling is involved.
Systems covered
We document the full range of systems in your project, including all associated certificates, datasheets and commissioning records.
How it works
Simple enough to fit around a live job. No software to install.
Create your project
Add the site, end client, handover date and system types. It only takes a few minutes.
Upload your documents
Add job specs, data sheets, drawings, test certificates and commissioning information.
Download your manual
Receive a professional O&M manual, formatted and ready to hand over.
Simple, transparent pricing
One clear price confirmed before we start. No hidden extras.
Introductory pricing — all packages are currently 50% off the standard rate while we launch.
Free Template
£0
Download our free Word template and complete it yourself. Covers all six sections with guidance notes throughout.
- Word (.docx) template
- All six O&M sections
- Guidance notes included
- Fill in at your own pace
Standard
£198
£395
Best for small electrical projects, fit-outs, minor works or simple installations with a limited number of datasheets, drawings and systems.
- Up to 15 data sheets
- Up to 10 drawings
- Up to 2 system types
Extended
£348
£695
Best for larger commercial electrical projects with multiple systems, more drawings and a wider range of product documentation.
- Up to 40 data sheets
- Up to 30 drawings
- Up to 4 system types
Complex
From £498
From £995
Best for larger projects, multiple systems, incomplete documentation, client-specific templates, or projects with detailed handover requirements.
- 40+ data sheets, 30+ drawings, or 5+ systems
- Scope agreed with our team
- Final price confirmed within 24 hours
Final price confirmed by our team within 24 hours. One round of amends included free within 14 days.
What our clients say
“We had a commercial fit-out completing and the main contractor was pushing for our O&M documents. Project-OM turned our certificates and datasheets into a finished manual in days. Took the pressure right off.”
“Project-OM took the pain out of producing our O&M manual for a data cabling and CCTV job. Fast, accurate, and professional — exactly what we needed for handover.”
“Exactly what I needed. I uploaded everything, they came back with a clean PDF. The client was happy, retention was released. Simple as that.”
Frequently asked questions
Do you include FLUKE test results in the cabling O&M manual?
Yes. Test result certificates from certified cabling testers (Fluke DSX, Versiv, or similar) are typically included as appendices within the structured cabling documentation. Upload them as PDFs or exported report files when submitting your project documents.
What standards should a structured cabling O&M manual reference?
The main standards for structured cabling documentation are ISO/IEC 11801 (generic cabling for customer premises) and BS EN 50173 (European equivalent), with BS EN 50174 covering cabling installation requirements. TIA-568 is referenced where North American standards are relevant to the project specification.
Can you document a mixed copper and fibre installation?
Yes. We produce documentation for installations with both copper (Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A) and fibre (multimode or singlemode) cabling. Upload the test results and installation drawings for each medium and we will structure the documentation accordingly.
Can you produce an O&M manual for a multi-floor or multi-building cabling installation?
Yes. Complex installations covering multiple floors or separate buildings are handled under our Extended or Complex tier pricing, depending on the scope. Contact us to confirm the right approach for your project.
More questions? Get in touch or download our free O&M manual template.
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Cabling installation complete?
Upload your test results, port schedules, and installation drawings — we will produce a professional structured cabling O&M manual for your client or IT team.