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BS EN 50266-2-3:2001

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Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables. Procedures Category B

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-09-2002

Superseded date

31-01-2010

Superseded by

BS EN 60332-3-23:2009

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Summarise this standard

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
   3.1 Ignition source
   3.2 Char
   3.3 Flame spread
4 Test apparatus
   4.1 General
   4.2 Ignition source
5 Test procedure
   5.1 Test sample
   5.2 Determination of number of test pieces
   5.3 Mounting of the test sample
   5.4 Flame application time
6 Evaluation of test results
7 Performance requirements
8 Retest procedure
9 Test report
Annex A (normative) Guidance on cable selection for type
        approval testing
Annex B (informative) Recommended performance requirements

Defines methods of test for the assessment of vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables, electrical or optical, under defined conditions. Covers Category B and relates to cables installed on the test ladder to achieve a nominal total volume of non-metallic material of 3,5 litres per metre of test sample.

Committee
GEL/20/18
DevelopmentNote
Together with BS EN 50266-1, BS EN 50266-2.1, BS EN 50266-2.2, BS EN 50266-2.4, and BS EN 50266-2.5 supersedes BS 4066-3(1994) (07/2001) Supersedes 97/260929 DC (10/2002) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, March 2006. (03/2006)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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