IEEE DRAFT 1202 : 0

Introduction
Participants
Contents
1 Overview
  1.1 Scope
  1.2 Purpose
  1.3 Applications
  1.4 Disclaimer
  1.5 Test Precautions
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Flame Test Facility
  4.1 Enclosure
      4.1.1 Enclosure Walls
      4.1.2 Windows
      4.1.3 Air Intakes
      4.1.4 Access Door
      4.1.5 Exhaust Hood
      4.1.6 Collection Box
  4.2 Exhaust Duct
  4.3 Air Movement with in the Enclosure
  4.4 Cable Tray
  4.5 Burner and Mixer
  4.6 Flowmeters
  4.7 Supply Air
  4.8 Propane
5 Test Sample Requirements
  5.1 Cable Samples
  5.2 Test Required
6 Flame Test Procedure
  6.1 Cable Mounting
      6.1.1 Cables Smaller Than 13 mm (0.51 in)
      6.1.2 Cables 13 mm (0.51 in) and Larger
      6.1.3 Flat Cables
  6.2 Test Procedure
      6.2.1 Cables and Cable Tray
      6.2.2 Exhaust Duct Flow Rate
      6.2.3 Burner
      6.2.4 Air Flow & Air Temperature
      6.2.5 Test Duration
      6.2.6 Supplemental Information
7 Test Evaluation
  7.1 Evaluation of Damage
      7.1.1 Cable Char Damage
      7.1.2 Non-Char Cable Damage
  7.2 Performance Criteria
  7.3 Test Report
Annex A - Burner &Mixer Information
Annex B - Bibliography

Presents a protocol for exposing cable samples to a theoretical 20 kW (70,000 Btu/hr) flaming ignition source for 20-minute test duration. The test determines the flame propagation tendency of single conductor and multi-conductor cables intended for use in cable trays.