BS 8434-2:2003+A2:2009
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Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables – Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with a 930° flame and with water spray
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2009 | 10 |
This British Standard specifies a method of test to be used for small unprotected cables where the requirements of BS EN 50200 are modified to use a flame temperature of °C and the application of water spray. Compliance with the requirements of BS 5839-1:2002, 26.2e) may be demonstrated using this method.
NOTE 1 UK has been granted derogation from standstill from CENELEC Procedures in respect of the publication of BS 8434-2:2003.
NOTE 2 The method of water spray application is described in BS EN 50200:2006, Annex E .
It is emphasized that the fire tests do not assess a fire hazard, nor can the results of the fire tests alone guarantee safety. They only provide information to assist in the assessment of the suitability of a cable for a given application.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | BRITISH STANDARD |
| 3 | Contents |
| 5 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Duration of survival 4.1 Time 4.2 Point of failure 5 Test environment 6 Test apparatus 6.1 Test equipment. In addition to the provisions of BS EN 50200, the test equipment shall include a water spray device as described in 6.6 of BS 8434-1. 6.2 Wall and its mounting, conforming to BS EN 50200. 6.3 Continuity checking arrangement, conforming to BS EN 50200. |
