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  • IEC 60332-1:1993

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    Tests on electric cables under fire conditions - Part 1: Test on a single vertical insulated wire or cable

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    Superseded date:  15-07-2004

    Language(s):  English - French

    Published date:  26-04-1993

    Publisher:  International Electrotechnical Committee

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    FOREWORD
    1 Scope
    2 Normative reference
    3 Sample
    4 Conditioning
    5 Test apparatus
    6 Arrangement of test piece
    7 Ignition source
    8 Test procedure
      8.1 Flame application
      8.2 Flame application time
      8.3 Evaluation of test results
    9 Performance requirements
    Annex A (informative) Bibliography

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    Specifies a method of test on a single vertical insulated wire or cable under fire conditions and the requirement for compliance.Has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

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    Committee TC 20
    Development Note BS DRAFT FOR COMMENT 92/28716 DC
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Electrotechnical Committee
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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