What is BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1 about?
BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1 is a part of the BS EN IEC 60695 multi-series that focuses on fire hazard testing. BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1 gives guidance on, the optical measurement of obscuration of smoke, general aspects of optical smoke test methods, consideration of test methods, expression of smoke test data, the relevance of optical smoke data to hazard assessment.
BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1 is a basic safety publication focusing on safety guidance is primarily intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of safety publications by the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.
Who is BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1?
BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1 on fire hazard testing with smoke obscuration is beneficial for:
- Fire safety system installers
- Executives responsible for health and safety
- Fire department
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1?
One of the contributing hazards is the release of smoke, which may cause loss of vision and/or disorientation which could impede escape from the building or firefighting.
The aim of BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1 is to reduce the harmful effect of fire smoke. The production of smoke and its optical properties can be measured with BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1 guidelines. BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1 serves as a guidance document and focuses on the obscuration of light by smoke.
BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1 helps you to create a more fire-resistant work environment and also minimize the risk to life and property from smoke in case of a fire hazard.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1:2021 supersedes BS EN 60695‑6‑1:2005+A1:2010. BS EN IEC 60695‑6‑1:2021 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60695‑6‑1:2005+A1:2010. These include:
- References to IEC TS 60695-6-30 (withdrawn in 2016) have been removed.
- References to IEC TS 60695-6-31 (withdrawn in 2016) have been removed.
- References to ISO 5659-2 have been inserted.
- The scope contains some additional text.
- Terms and definitions have been updated.
