Choose the right IP rating to match your environment: IP65 for dust and water jets, IP68 for full water submersion. Regulatory and Other Requirements. General. Once fibers are spliced, they need to be protected. For protection against the outside plant environment and damage, splices require placement in a protective enclosure, usually called a splice closure. Splices are generally placed in a splice tray which is then placed inside a splice closure or. An Outdoor Fiber Enclosure is a critical component in modern fiber optic networks used to protect, manage, and distribute fiber connections in FTTH, FTTx, and outdoor OSP environments. During installation, all curvatures should be smooth. Splicing is done from a bucket truck or a ladder.