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  • BS EN 50265-1:1999

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    Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable Apparatus

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  18-01-2005

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-09-1999

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definition
    4 Test apparatus
        4.1 Components
        4.2 Metallic Screen
        4.3 Ignition Source
        4.4 Chamber
    Annex A (informative) Bibliography

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    Methods of test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single electrical insulated conductor or cable, or optical cable, under fire conditions.

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    Committee GEL/20/18
    Development Note Supersedes 95/215049 DC. (03/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    BS 7870-6.2:1999 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for 0.6/1 kV and 1.9/3.3 kV power cables with special fire performance for use in power stations - XLPE or HEPR insulated and PVC sheathed cables
    PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
    DEFSTAN 02-517(PT1)/2(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE, ELECTRIC - PART 1: PRESSURE-TIGHT ETHYLENE PROPYLENE RUBBER (EPR) OR SILICONE RUBBER INSULATED, CHLOROSULPHONATED POLYETHYLENE (CSP) LIMITED FIRE HAZARD (LFH) SHEATHED
    DEFSTAN 07-247(PT1)/3(2009) : 2009 THE SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS - PART 1: SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS
    BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

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    EN 60695-2-4/1:1993/A1:1996 FIRE HAZARD TESTING - TEST METHODS - KW NOMINAL PREMIXED TEST FLAME AND GUIDANCE
    EN 60695-4:2012 FIRE HAZARD TESTING - PART 4: TERMINOLOGY CONCERNING FIRE TESTS FOR ELECTROTECHNICAL PRODUCTS (IEC 60695-4:2012)
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