There is provided a fiber optic housing assembly that includes a fiber
optic interconnection portion and/or a splice portion. To provide the
technician convenient access to the interconnection portion and/or the
splice portion, the slidable shelf portion includes a pivotable portion
that allows the interconnection portion and/or splice portion to be moved
upwards or downwards, such as by pivoting about an axis. Therefore, the
technician can preferably manipulate the fiber optic cables and/or
connectors at an upper portion of the equipment rack without using a step
ladder or similar device and at the lower portion of the equipment rack
with greater comfort. The pivotable portion includes locks, latches,
pins, and/or the like to prevent unintentional movement of the pivotable
portion relative to the shelf portion and/or exterior portion of the
housing assembly.