FM 3972 : 2009

1 INTRODUCTION
  1.1 Purpose
  1.2 Scope
  1.3 Basis for FM Approvals Specification Tested Product Listing
  1.4 Basis for Continued Listing
  1.5 Basis for Requirements
  1.6 Effective Date
  1.7 System of Units
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
  2.1 Product Information
  2.2 Flammability Classification
3 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND GLOSSARY
  3.1 Documents
  3.2 Glossary
  3.3 Compliance
  3.4 Specification Testing Requirements
4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  4.1 Markings
  4.2 Drawings/Formulations/Specifications
  4.3 Manufacturer's Responsibilities
5 FLAMMABILITY CHARACTERISTICS
  5.1 Classification Requirements for FM Approvals GP-1 or
      FM Approvals GP-1-4910
  5.2 Determining Fire Propagation Index
  5.3 Test Representation
  5.4 Smoke Damage Index (SDI)
6 OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS
  6.1 Demonstrated Quality Control Program
  6.2 Facilities and Procedure Audit (F&PA)
APPENDIX A: Conversion of Measurement Units

Describes various types of electrical cables such as communications cables (including fiber optic cables), power distribution cables, feeder branch circuit wiring, etc., having outer insulating coverings or metallic sheath, which may be used for commercial and industrial purposes.