This standard covers the construction, mechanical and electrical performance, test requirements, environmental considerations, and acceptance criteria for qualifying hardware for use with All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) fiber optic cable. It is used by electrical utility companies as a communications medium, installed along existing overhead transmission. tic cable are covered by this standard. The ADSS cable is designed to be located p trical and Electroni s Engineers, Inc. mportant notices and legal disclaimers. These notices and disclaimers, or a reference to this page, appear in all standards and. IEEE Standard for Testing and Performance for All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) Fiber Optic Cable for Use on Electric Utility Power Lines The construction, mechanical, electrical, and optical performance, installation guidelines, acceptance criteria, test requirements, environmental. This standard covers the construction, mechanical, electrical, and optical performance, installation guidelines, acceptance criteria, test requirements, environmental considerations, and accessories for a nonmetallic, all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) fiber optic cable.