CONTENTS

 1     Scope
 2     Characteristics of the optical fibres and cables
        2.1     Mechanical characteristics
        2.2     Environmental conditions
 3     Cable construction
        3.1     Fibre coatings
        3.2     Cable core
        3.3     Strength member
        3.4     Water-blocking materials
        3.5     Sheath
        3.6     Armour
        3.7     Identification of the cable
 4     Test methods
        4.1     Test methods for mechanical characteristics
        4.2     Test methods for environmental characteristics