This Recommendation deals with the application of splices of single-mode and multimode optical
fibres. It describes a suitable procedure for splicing that shall be carefully followed in order to
obtain reliable splices between optical fibres or ribbons. This procedure applies both to single fibres
or ribbons (mass splicing). In addition, this Recommendation advises on the optical, mechanical
and environmental testing methods, required for the splice system design and equipment
qualification . Further information is provided in the CCITT Manual "Construction, installation,
jointing and protection of optical fibre cables".
The fibres shall be in accordance with ITU-T Recommendations [1] to [7].