CONTENTS

 1     Scope 
 2     References 
 3     Definitions  
 4     Abbreviations and acronyms        
 5     Characteristics of optical fibres and cables
        5.1     Optical fibres         
        5.2     Mechanical characteristics  
        5.3     Environmental conditions    
        5.4     Fire safety 
 6     Cable construction           
        6.1     Fibre protection     
        6.2     Cable element        
        6.3     Sheath    
        6.4     Cable identification
 7     Test methods    
        7.1     Test methods for cable elements     
        7.2     Test methods for mechanical characteristics of cable           
        7.3     Test methods for environmental characteristics        
        7.4     Test methods for fire safety
Appendix I – Japanese experience – Construction of small count optical fibre cables for indoor applications    
Bibliography