This standard is intended to define polyolefin-insulated cables for insertion into local outdoor networks.
This standard is applicable to polyolefin insulated and moisture barrier polyolefin sheathed telephone cables, filled or unfilled with copper conductors, and used as:
a) Cables suitable for installation in ducts.
b) Cables suitable for direct burial in the ground.
c) Cables with integral suspension strand for aerial installations.
This standard is in accordance with ITU-T Recommendations.
This standard includes general design details and requirements for dimensions and other constructional details as well as mechanical, electrical and environmental characteristics for all types of low-frequency cables with polyolefin insulation (solid or cellular), filled or unfilled, and moisture barrier polyolefin sheath (with integral suspension strand).
BS EN 60708:2005 Referenced Document
IEC 60028 International standard of resistance for copper*， 2024-04-18 Update
IEC 60189-1 Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath - Part 1: General test and measuring methods*， 2018-06-22 Update
IEC 60304 Standard colours for insulation for low-frequency cables and wires
IEC 60794-1-2 Optical fibre cables - Part 1-2: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - General guidance*， 2021-01-15 Update
IEC 60811-1-1 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables and optical cables - Part 1-1: Methods for general application; Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions; Tests for determining the mechanical properties
BS EN 60708:2005 history
0000 BS EN 60708:2005(2016)
2006BS EN 60708:2005 Low-frequency cables with polyolefin insulation and moisture barrier polyolefin sheath