1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Abbreviations and acronyms
5 Conventions
6 Characteristics of the optical fibres and cables
6.1 Optical fibres
6.2 Mechanical characteristics
6.3 Environmental conditions
6.4 Fire safety
7 Cable construction
7.1 Fibre protection
7.2 Cable element
7.3 Sheath
7.4 Armour
7.5 Water-blocking materials
7.6 Cable identification
8 Test methods
8.1 Test methods for cable elements
8.2 Test methods for mechanical characteristics of cable
8.3 Test methods for environmental characteristics
8.4 Test methods for fire safety
Appendix I – United States' experience – Cable installation conditions in
multi-dwelling units (MDUs) when using bending-loss insensitive fibre
I.1 Mechanical reliability of optical fibre
I.2 Comments on mechanical reliability of optical cables
used in MDUs
I.3 Reliability requirement for optical drop cables
Appendix II – Draka's
experience – Reliability and
handling concerns for cables using bending loss insensitive fibres
Appendix III – Japanese experience – Test conditions
for optical fibre drop cables using bending loss insensitive fibres for indoor
application
III.1 Repeated bending test
III.2 Crush test
III.3 Torsion test
III.4 Impact test
III.5 Folding test
Appendix IV – Chinese experience – Optical fibre cables for drop applications
IV.1 Introduction
IV.2 Scope
IV.3 Requirements
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