BS 8434-2:2003+A2:2009
Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with a 930° flame and with water spray
| Standard number: | BS 8434-2:2003+A2:2009 |
| Pages: | 10 |
| Released: | 2009-06-30 |
| ISBN: | 978 0 580 67697 0 |
| Status: | Standard |
BS 8434-2:2003+A2:2009
This standard BS 8434-2:2003+A2:2009 Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables is classified in these ICS categories:
- 13.220.40 Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products
- 29.060.20 Cables
This British Standard specifies a method of test to be used for small unprotected cables where the requirements of BS EN 50200 are modified to use a flame temperature of °C and the application of water spray. Compliance with the requirements of BS 5839-1:2002, 26.2e) may be demonstrated using this method.
NOTE 1 UK has been granted derogation from standstill from CENELEC Procedures in respect of the publication of BS 8434-2:2003.
NOTE 2 The method of water spray application is described in BS EN 50200:2006, Annex E .
It is emphasized that the fire tests do not assess a fire hazard, nor can the results of the fire tests alone guarantee safety. They only provide information to assist in the assessment of the suitability of a cable for a given application.