Fire tests

Fire retardant, Flame propation, Smoke emission.

Reference NormTest Description
IEC 60332-1Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable
IEC 60332-3-22Test for vertical flame spread – Category A
IEC 60332-3-23Test for vertical flame spread – Category B
IEC 60332-3-24Test for vertical flame spread – Category C
IEC 60332-3-25Test for vertical flame spread – Category D
ISO 4589-2Oxygen Index Test
ISO 4589-3Temperature Index Test
IEC 61034-2Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions

Fire resistance.

Reference NormTest Description
IEC 60331-1Fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 °C , OD> 20 mm
IEC 60331-2Fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 °C , OD≤ 20 mm
IEC 60331-21Fire alone at a flame temperature of at least 750 °C – up to 0,6/1,0 kV
IEC 60331-23Electric data cables
BS 6387Test method for resistance to fire of cables Cat C, W, Z
EN 50200Fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 °C , OD≤ 20 mm
EN 50200 Annex EGuidance for using optional water spray protocol
EN 50362Fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 °C , OD> 20 mm
Fire resistance test