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  • BS EN 50399:2011

    Withdrawn A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

    Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Heat release and smoke production measurement on cables during flame spread test. Test apparatus, procedures, results

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  22-05-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-05-2011

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Test apparatus
    5 Qualification of test apparatus
    6 Test procedure
    7 Determination of parameters derived from the test
    8 Test report
    Annex A (normative) - Calculation of heat release
    Annex B (normative) - Smoke production
    Annex C (informative) - Additional information on Reynolds
            number in Figure 5
    Annex D (normative) - Flow distribution inside the duct
    Annex E (normative) - Commissioning calibrations
    Annex F (informative) - Guidance for calibration procedures
            for specific measuring equipment
    Annex G (normative) - Calculation of HRR[av], SPR[av]
            and FIGRA
    Annex H (informative) - Guidance on the choice of test
            equipment
    Annex I (informative) - Guidance on the file format for
            data from the test
    Annex J (normative) - Rounding of numbers
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes the apparatus and methods of test for the assessment of vertical flame spread, heat release, smoke production and occurrence of flaming droplets/particle of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables, electrical or optical, under defined conditions.

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    Committee GEL/20/18
    Development Note Supersedes 03/308231 DC. (05/2011) Supersedes 15/30329860 DC. 2011 Edition Re-issued in July 2016 & incorporates AMD 1 2016. 2011 Edition remains active & will be withdrawn on 18/04/2019. (07/2016)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    NFPA 555 : 2017 METHODS FOR EVALUATING POTENTIAL FOR ROOM FLASHOVER
    BS 8492(2016) : 2016 TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR FIRE PERFORMANCE AND PROTECTION

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    EN ISO 5167-2:2003 Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full - Part 2: Orifice plates (ISO 5167-2:2003)
    ISO 9705:1993 Fire tests Full-scale room test for surface products
    89/106/EEC : 1988 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 21 DECEMBER 1988 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF LAWS, REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
    ISO 13943:2017 Fire safety — Vocabulary
    ISO 5167-4:2003 Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full Part 4: Venturi tubes
    EN 13823:2010+A1:2014 REACTION TO FIRE TESTS FOR BUILDING PRODUCTS - BUILDING PRODUCTS EXCLUDING FLOORINGS EXPOSED TO THE THERMAL ATTACK BY A SINGLE BURNING ITEM
    EN ISO 5167-4:2003 Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full - Part 4: Venturi tubes (ISO 5167-4:2003)
    ISO 5167-2:2003 Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full Part 2: Orifice plates
    EN 60332-3-10:2009 Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions - Part 3-10: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables - Apparatus
    EN 14390:2007 Fire test - Large-scale room reference test for surface products
    EN 60584-1:2013 Thermocouples - Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
    EN ISO 13943:2017 Fire safety - Vocabulary (ISO 13943:2017)
    ISO 3966:2008 Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits Velocity area method using Pitot static tubes
    IEC 60584-1:2013 Thermocouples - Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
    IEC 60332-3-10:2000+AMD1:2008 CSV Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions - Part 3-10: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables - Apparatus
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