1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Requirements for cable construction
4.1 General
4.2 Inner conductor
4.3 Dielectric
4.4 Outer conductor or screen
4.5 Filling compounds
4.6 Moisture barriers
4.7 Wrapping layers
4.8 Sheath
4.9 Metallic protection
4.10 Cable integral suspension strand (messenger wire)
4.11 Oversheath
4.12 Fauna proofing
4.13 Chemical and/or environmental proofing
4.14 Cable identification
4.14.1 Sheath marking
4.14.2 Labelling
5 Test methods for completed cables
5.1 Electrical tests
5.1.1 Low-frequency and d.c. electrical measurements
5.1.2 High-frequency electrical and transmission
measurements
5.2 Mechanical tests
5.3 Environmental tests
5.4 Fire performance tests