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  • UL 2196:2ED 2017-08

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    Fire Test for Circuit Integrity of Fire-Resistive Power, Instrumentation, Control and Data Cables

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-08-2017

    Publisher:  Underwriters Laboratories

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    This revision of ANSI/UL 2196 dated December 21, 2020 includes the following changes in requirements: – Removal of word "minimum" for raceway length as a tolerance is specified; 5.3.4 – Modification of marking requirements; 1.2, 8.1 – Installation instruction requirements; 9.1

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    The intent of this Standard is to evaluate the integrity of power, control, instrumentation, and data cables for their ability to maintain circuit integrity when subjected to standard fire test exposure and associated hose stream test.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Underwriters Laboratories
    Status Current

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    IEEE 1242-1999 IEEE Guide for Specifying and Selecting Power, Control, and Special-Purpose Cable for Petroleum and Chemical Plants
    NFPA 502 : 2017 ROAD TUNNELS, BRIDGES, AND OTHER LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAYS
    IEEE 1717-2012 IEEE Standard for Testing Circuit Integrity Cables Using a Hydrocarbon Pool Fire Test Protocol
    API 14FZ : 2013 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR FIXED AND FLOATING OFFSHORE PETROLEUM FACILITIES FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASS 1, ZONE 0, ZONE 1, AND ZONE 2 LOCATIONS
    IEEE 45.8-2016 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard--Cable Systems
    NFPA 804 : 2015 FIRE PROTECTION FOR ADVANCED LIGHT WATER REACTOR ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANTS
    UL 444:5ED 2017-01 Communications Cables
    API 2218 : 2013 FIREPROOFING PRACTICES IN PETROLEUM AND PETROCHEMICAL PROCESSING PLANTS
    IEEE 1143-2012 IEEE Guide on Shielding Practice for Low Voltage Cables
    NFPA 70 : 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
    ICC IFC CODE & COMMENTARY VOLUME 1 & 2 : 2015 IFC® Code and Commentary
    NFPA 130 : 2017 FIXED GUIDEWAY TRANSIT AND PASSENGER RAIL SYSTEMS
    NFPA 262 : 2015 METHOD OF TEST FOR FLAME TRAVEL AND SMOKE OF WIRES AND CABLES FOR USE IN AIR-HANDLING SPACES
    UL 1424:4ED 2015-01 Cables for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits
    C22.2 NO. 214-17 Communications cables (Bi-national standard, with UL 444)
    ICC IBC CODE AND COMMENTARY VOLUME 2 : 2015 IBC® Code and Commentary, Volume 2
    NFPA 804 : 2020 FIRE PROTECTION FOR ADVANCED LIGHT WATER REACTOR ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANTS
    UL 1425:3ED 2015-01 Cables for Non-Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits
    NFPA 5000 : 2018 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CODE
    IEEE 1844-2015 IEEE Standard Test Procedure for Determining Circuit Integrity Performance of Fire Resistive Cables in Nuclear Facilities
    IEEE 1810-2017 IEEE Guide for the Installation of Fire-Rated Cables Suitable for Hydrocarbon Pool Fires for Critical and Emergency Shutdown Systems in Petroleum and Chemical Industries

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    UL 1425:3ED 2015-01 Cables for Non-Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits
    UL 1424:4ED 2015-01 Cables for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits
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