BS 8491:2008
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Method for assessment of fire integrity of large diameter power cables for use as components for smoke and heat control systems and certain other active fire safety systems
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English
31-01-2008
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test chamber
5 Apparatus
6 Verification procedure for the source of heat
7 Test specimens
8 Test procedure
9 Test report
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Guidance on the provision of a
suitable test chamber
Bibliography
Defines a method for assessment of the fire integrity of large diameter power cables for use as components for smoke and heat control systems as given in BS 7346-6, and certain other active fire safety systems.
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GEL/20/18
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 06/30152609 DC. (01/2008)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
28
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This British Standard describes a method for assessment of the fire integrity of large diameter power cables for use as components for smoke and heat control systems as given in BS 7346-6, and certain other active fire safety systems. It is applicable to cables of rated voltage not exceeding 600/1 000 V and of overall diameter greater than 20 mm.
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