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    I.S. EN 50399:2011

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    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

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2011

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
    Superseded By

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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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