Optical Fiber Cable


Electrical Code

Optical Fiber Cable

A factory assembly or field assembly of one or more optical fibers within an overall covering.

Informational Note: A field-assembled optical fiber cable is an assembly of one or more optical fibers within a jacket. The jacket, without optical fibers, is installed in a manner similar to conduit or raceway. Once the jacket is installed, the optical fibers are inserted into the jacket, completing the cable assembly.

(National Electrical Code® 100-1)