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 | Status: Current, Under review

1 Scope 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 ( 930 0 + 40 ) ° C °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.