This part of IEC 60794 is a family specification that covers simplex and duplex optical fibre cables for indoor use except for cables used in terminated assemblies specified by IEC 60794‑2‑50. The requirements of the Sectional specification IEC 60794‑2 are applicable to cables covered by this standard.

For the cables intended for installation in industrial applications specified in ISO/IEC 24702, MICE specifications may be additionally required (see Annex B.2).