ICEA S-83-596:2016 PDF Download

The ICEA S-83-596:2016 standard covers indoor optical fiber cables that are used in communication systems within buildings. The standard specifies the materials, constructions, and performance requirements for these cables, as well as the relevant test procedures. It is important to note that this standard only applies to cables intended for indoor use and does not cover outdoor or hybrid cables.

The standard provides guidance on the installation of these cables, which can be both exposed (surface mounted to walls or building baseboards) and concealed (within walls, attics, etc.), with or without external protection such as conduit. The cables are designed to transmit various communication signals like voice, video, and data within a building.

The standard also mentions other relevant standards for different types of optical cables. For instance, the ICEA S-110-717 standard covers cables intended for aerial, duct, and buried outdoor and indoor/outdoor drop applications, while ICEA S-120-742 covers hybrid optical fiber cables intended for use in limited power circuits. Additionally, the standard emphasizes the emerging use of Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) cabling in FTTX applications and refers to the ICEA S-115-730 standard specifically meant for MDU cable applications.