CONTENTS

 1     Scope 
 2     References
        2.1     Normative references       
        2.2     Informative references     
 3     Terms and definitions     
 4     Abbreviations 
 5     Characteristics of optical fibres and cables       
        5.1     Optical fibre characteristics         
        5.2     Mechanical characteristics           
        5.3     Environmental conditions 
       5.4      Fire safety
 6     Cable construction         
        6.1     Fibre coatings      
        6.2     Cable element      
        6.3     Sheath    
        6.4     Identification of cable      
 7     Test methods   
        7.1     Test methods for cable element    
        7.2     Test methods for mechanical characteristics of the cable
        7.3     Test methods for environmental characteristics   
        7.4     Test methods for fire safety          
Appendix I – Overview on IEC specifications for indoor optical fibre cable    
Appendix II – Indoor cable pathway (Japanese experience)  Indoor pathway systems for optical fibre cables    
       II.1     General  
       II.2     Vertical cable pathway systems    
       II.3     Horizontal cable pathway systems
       II.4     Pathway systems facilities