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 elements
        6.3     Sheath
        6.4     Armour
        6.5     Identification of cable
 7     Test methods
        7.1     Test methods for cable elements
       7.2      Test methods for mechanical characteristics of the cable
        7.3     Test methods for environmental characteristics