BS 8491:2008
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
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
Hardcopy , PDF
English
31-01-2008
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.
| Committee |
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.