AS/NZS 3013:1995

1 - AS/NZS 3013:1995 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - CLASSIFICATION OF THE FIRE AND MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF WIRING SYSTEMS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND APPLICATION
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
6 - 1.3 REFERENCED AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.3.1 Referenced documents
7 - 1.3.2 Related documents
7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.4.1 Busway
7 - 1.4.2 Circuit integrity
7 - 1.4.3 Enclosed wiring system
7 - 1.4.4 Fixings
7 - 1.4.5 May
7 - 1.4.6 Saddles
7 - 1.4.7 Shall
7 - 1.4.8 Should
7 - 1.4.9 Supports
7 - 1.4.10 Unenclosed wiring system
7 - 1.4.11 Wiring system
8 - SECTION 2 CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
8 - 2.1 DESIGNATION
8 - 2.1.1 General
8 - 2.1.2 Basic designation
8 - 2.1.3 Single characteristic numeral designation
8 - 2.2 FIRST CHARACTERISTIC NUMERAL
8 - 2.2.1 Purpose
8 - 2.2.2 Ability to maintain circuit integrity
8 - 2.2.3 Compliance
9 - 2.3 SECOND CHARACTERISTIC NUMERAL
9 - 2.3.1 Purpose
9 - 2.3.2 Ability to maintain circuit integrity
9 - 2.3.3 Compliance
9 - 2.4 SUPPLEMENTARY LETTER W
9 - 2.4.1 Purpose
9 - 2.4.2 Ability to maintain circuit integrity
9 - 2.4.3 Compliance
10 - 2.5 EXAMPLES OF CLASSIFICATIONS
11 - SECTION 3 CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE-TESTED WIRING SYSTEMS
11 - 3.1 GENERAL
11 - 3.1.1 Wiring systems
11 - 3.1.2 Alternative testing for supports and fixings
11 - 3.2 ASSIGNMENT OF CLASSIFICATION
11 - 3.2.1 Of a wiring system
11 - 3.2.2 Of a specimen
11 - SECTION 4 CLASSIFICATION OF MECHANICALLY-TESTED WIRING SYSTEMS
11 - 4.1 GENERAL
11 - 4.2 ASSIGNMENT OF CLASSIFICATION
11 - 4.2.1 Of a wiring system
11 - 4.2.2 Of a specimen
12 - APPENDIX A - FIRE TEST METHOD - WIRING SYSTEMS
12 - A1 SCOPE
12 - A2 APPLICATION
12 - A3 PRINCIPLE
12 - A4 TEST SPECIMENS
13 - A5 APPARATUS
14 - A6 PROCEDURE
16 - A7 CRITERIA OF FAILURE
16 - A8 REPORTING OF RESULTS
17 - APPENDIX B- FIRE TEST METHOD - SUPPORTS AND FIXINGS
17 - B1 SCOPE
17 - B2 APPLICATION
17 - B3 PRINCIPLE
17 - B4 TEST SPECIMENS
17 - B5 APPARATUS
17 - B6 PROCEDURE
18 - B7 CRITERIA OF FAILURE
18 - B8 REPORTING OF RESULTS
19 - APPENDIX C - MECHANICAL TEST METHOD IMPACT TEST
19 - C1 SCOPE
19 - C2 APPLICATION
19 - C3 PRINCIPLE
19 - C4 TEST SPECIMENS
19 - C5 APPARATUS
20 - C6 PROCEDURE - CABLES AND BUSWAYS
21 - C7 PROCEDURE - CIRCULAR ENCLOSURES
21 - C8 PROCEDURE - NON-CIRCULAR ENCLOSURES
22 - C9 CRITERIA OF FAILURE
22 - C9.1 Cables and busways
22 - C9.2 Circular enclosures
22 - C9.3 Non-circular enclosures
22 - C10 REPORTING OF RESULTS
23 - APPENDIX D - MECHANICAL TEST METHOD - CUTTING TEST
23 - D1 SCOPE
23 - D2 APPLICATION
23 - D3 PRINCIPLE
23 - D4 TEST SPECIMENS
23 - D5 APPARATUS
24 - D6 PROCEDURE
25 - D7 CRITERIA OF FAILURE
25 - D8 REPORTING OF RESULTS
26 - APPENDIX E - MECHANICAL TEST METHOD SADDLES
26 - E1 SCOPE
26 - E2 PRINCIPLE
26 - E3 TEST SPECIMENS
26 - E4 APPARATUS
26 - E5 PROCEDURE
27 - E6 CRITERIA OF FAILURE
27 - E7 REPORTING OF RESULTS
29 - APPENDIX F - FIRE AND WATER TEST METHOD
29 - F1 SCOPE
29 - F2 APPLICATION
29 - F3 PRINCIPLE
29 - F4 TEST SAMPLES
29 - F5 APPARATUS
29 - F6 PROCEDURE
30 - F7 CRITERIA OF FAILURE
30 - F8 REPORTING OF RESULTS
31 - APPENDIX G - APPLICATIONS GUIDE
31 - G1 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION
31 - G1.1 Test of all components
31 - G1.2 Instructions
31 - G2 PARTICULAR WIRING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
31 - G3 FIRE PROTECTED WIRING SYSTEMS
32 - G4 MECHANICALLY PROTECTED WIRING SYSTEMS
32 - G4.1 General
32 - G4.2 Application of wiring systems
32 - G4.3 Unenclosed wiring systems
33 - G4.4 Enclosed wiring systems
33 - G5 GUIDE TO MECHANICAL PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION

Sets out a classification scheme for wiring systems according to their resistance to the hazards of fire and mechanical damage. Type tests to verify the level of protection provided by a wiring system are given. Intended for reference in other Standards which specify wiring systems with a degree of resistance to damage from fire or mechanical impact.

This Standard sets out a classification system for wiring systems according to their ability to -(a) maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions for a specified period; and(b) maintain circuit integrity against mechanical damage of specified severity.It specifies type tests to determine the performance of the various types of wiring system.NOTE: Elements of a wiring system may need replacement after exposure to a hazard.

First published in Australia as AS 3013-1990.
Jointly revised and designated as Joint Standard AS/NZS 3013:1995.