AS/NZS 1660.5.1:2005

1 - AS/NZS 1660.5.1:2005 TEST METHODS FOR ELECTRIC CABLES, CORDS AND CONDUCTORS METHOD 5.1: FIRE TESTS-TEST FOR VERTICAL...
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - INTRODUCTION
8 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
8 - 1.1 SCOPE
8 - 1.2 REFERENCES
8 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.3.1 Ignition source
8 - 1.3.2 Char
8 - 1.3.3 Flame spread
9 - SECTION 2 APPARATUS
9 - 2.1 GENERAL
9 - 2.2 TEST ENVIRONMENT
9 - 2.3 TEST APPARATUS
9 - 2.3.1 Test chamber
9 - 2.3.2 Air supply
9 - 2.3.3 Ladder types
10 - 2.3.4 Effluent cleaning attachment
10 - 2.4 IGNITION SOURCE
10 - 2.4.1 Type
11 - 2.4.2 Positioning
12 - SECTION 3 CATEGORY A F/R TESTS
12 - 3.1 GENERAL
12 - 3.2 TEST APPARATUS
12 - 3.2.1 General
12 - 3.2.2 Ignition source
12 - 3.3 TEST PROCEDURE
12 - 3.3.1 Test sample
12 - 3.3.2 Determination of the number of test pieces
13 - 3.3.3 Mounting of the test sample
13 - 3.3.4 Flame application time
13 - 3.4 EVALUATION OF TEST RESULTS
14 - 3.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
14 - 3.6 RETEST PROCEDURE
14 - 3.7 TEST REPORT
15 - SECTION 4 CATEGORY A TESTS
15 - 4.1 GENERAL
15 - 4.2 TEST APPARATUS
15 - 4.2.1 General
15 - 4.2.2 Ignition source
15 - 4.3 TEST PROCEDURE
15 - 4.3.1 Test sample
15 - 4.3.2 Determination of the number of test pieces
16 - 4.3.3 Mounting of the test sample
17 - 4.3.4 Flame application time
17 - 4.4 EVALUATION OF TEST RESULTS
17 - 4.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
17 - 4.6 RETEST PROCEDURE
17 - 4.7 TEST REPORT
18 - SECTION 5 CATEGORY B TESTS
18 - 5.1 GENERAL
18 - 5.2 TEST APPARATUS
18 - 5.2.1 General
18 - 5.2.2 Ignition source
18 - 5.3 TEST PROCEDURE
18 - 5.3.1 Test sample
18 - 5.3.2 Determination of the number of test pieces
19 - 5.3.3 Mounting of the test sample
20 - 5.3.4 Flame application time
20 - 5.4 EVALUATION OF TEST RESULTS
20 - 5.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
20 - 5.6 RETEST PROCEDURE
20 - 5.7 TEST REPORT
21 - SECTION 6 CATEGORY C TESTS
21 - 6.1 GENERAL
21 - 6.2 TEST APPARATUS
21 - 6.2.1 General
21 - 6.2.2 Ignition source
21 - 6.3 TEST PROCEDURE
21 - 6.3.1 Test sample
21 - 6.3.2 Determination of the number of test pieces
22 - 6.3.3 Mounting of the test sample
23 - 6.3.4 Flame application time
23 - 6.4 EVALUATION OF TEST RESULTS
23 - 6.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
23 - 6.6 RETEST PROCEDURE
23 - 6.7 TEST REPORT
24 - SECTION 7 CATEGORY D TESTS
24 - 7.1 GENERAL
24 - 7.2 TEST APPARATUS
24 - 7.2.1 General
24 - 7.2.2 Ignition source
24 - 7.3 TEST PROCEDURE
24 - 7.3.1 Test sample
24 - 7.3.2 Determination of the number of test pieces
25 - 7.3.3 Mounting of the test sample
25 - 7.3.4 Flame application time
25 - 7.4 EVALUATION OF TEST RESULTS
26 - 7.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
26 - 7.6 RETEST PROCEDURE
26 - 7.7 TEST REPORT
36 - APPENDIX A - DETAILS OF RECOMMENDED BURNER
37 - APPENDIX B - FLOWMETER CALIBRATION CORRECTION FACTORS
37 - B1 GENERAL
37 - B2 EXAMPLE
37 - B2.1 General
38 - B2.2 Air supplied at 1 bar
38 - B2.3 Air supplied at 2.4 bar
39 - APPENDIX C - CABLE SELECTION FOR TYPE APPROVAL TESTING FOR CATEGORY A F/R
40 - APPENDIX D - RECOMMENDED PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CATEGORY A F/R
41 - APPENDIX E - CABLE SELECTION FOR TYPE APPROVAL TESTING FOR CATEGORY A
42 - APPENDIX F - RECOMMENDED PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CATEGORIES A, B, AND C
43 - APPENDIX G - CABLE SELECTION FOR TYPE APPROVAL TESTING FOR CATEGORY B
44 - APPENDIX H - CABLE SELECTION FOR TYPE APPROVAL TESTING FOR CATEGORY C
45 - APPENDIX I - CABLE SELECTION FOR TYPE APPROVAL TESTING FOR CATEGORY D
46 - APPENDIX J - RECOMMENDED PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CATEGORY D

Specifies methods of test for the assessment of vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables, electrical or optical, under defined conditions. The test is intended for type approval testing and various test categories are proposed.

This Standard specifies methods of test for the assessment of vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables, electrical or optical, under defined conditions. For the purpose of this Standard the term ‘electric wire or cable’ covers all insulated metallic conductor cables used for the conveyance of energy or signals.The tests are intended for type approval testing. The flame spread is measured as the extent of damage of the cable sample. This procedure may be used to demonstrate the cable’s ability to limit flame spread.

Originated in Australia as SAA Int 88001-1988.
Jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 1660.5.1:1998.
Third edition 2005.