BS EN 50399:2011
Withdrawn
Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Heat release and smoke production measurement on cables during flame spread test. Test apparatus, procedures, results
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English
05-31-2011
05-22-2019
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test apparatus
5 Qualification of test apparatus
6 Test procedure
7 Determination of parameters derived from the test
8 Test report
Annex A (normative) - Calculation of heat release
Annex B (normative) - Smoke production
Annex C (informative) - Additional information on Reynolds
number in Figure 5
Annex D (normative) - Flow distribution inside the duct
Annex E (normative) - Commissioning calibrations
Annex F (informative) - Guidance for calibration procedures
for specific measuring equipment
Annex G (normative) - Calculation of HRR[av], SPR[av]
and FIGRA
Annex H (informative) - Guidance on the choice of test
equipment
Annex I (informative) - Guidance on the file format for
data from the test
Annex J (normative) - Rounding of numbers
Bibliography
Describes the apparatus and methods of test for the assessment of vertical flame spread, heat release, smoke production and occurrence of flaming droplets/particle of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables, electrical or optical, under defined conditions.
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GEL/20/18
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 03/308231 DC. (05/2011) Supersedes 15/30329860 DC. 2011 Edition Re-issued in July 2016 & incorporates AMD 1 2016. 2011 Edition remains active & will be withdrawn on 18/04/2019. (07/2016)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
62
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| EN 50399 : 2011 AMD 1 2016 | Identical |
| EN 50399:2011 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 50399:2011 | Equivalent |
| EN 50399:2011 | Equivalent |
| NFPA 555 : 2017 | METHODS FOR EVALUATING POTENTIAL FOR ROOM FLASHOVER |
| BS 8492(2016) : 2016 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR FIRE PERFORMANCE AND PROTECTION |
| EN ISO 5167-2:2003 | Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full - Part 2: Orifice plates (ISO 5167-2:2003) |
| ISO 9705:1993 | Fire tests — Full-scale room test for surface products |
| 89/106/EEC : 1988 | COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 21 DECEMBER 1988 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF LAWS, REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS |
| ISO 13943:2017 | Fire safety — Vocabulary |
| ISO 5167-4:2003 | Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full — Part 4: Venturi tubes |
| EN 13823:2010+A1:2014 | Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products excluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item |
| EN ISO 5167-4:2003 | Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full - Part 4: Venturi tubes (ISO 5167-4:2003) |
| ISO 5167-2:2003 | Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full — Part 2: Orifice plates |
| EN 60332-3-10:2009 | Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions - Part 3-10: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables - Apparatus |
| EN 14390:2007 | Fire test - Large-scale room reference test for surface products |
| EN 60584-1:2013 | Thermocouples - Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances |
| EN ISO 13943:2017 | Fire safety - Vocabulary (ISO 13943:2017) |
| ISO 3966:2008 | Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits — Velocity area method using Pitot static tubes |
| IEC 60584-1:2013 | Thermocouples - Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances |
| IEC 60332-3-10:2000+AMD1:2008 CSV | Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions - Part 3-10: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables - Apparatus |