BS 6387:1994
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Specification for performance requirements for cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions
Hardcopy , PDF
12-31-2013
English
01-15-1994
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Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 Tests
6 Categories of cable
7 Electrical requirements for completed cable
8 Bending characteristics
9 Resistance of cable to impact
10 Test requirements for electric cable under fire
conditions
11 Fire resistance characteristics
Annexes
A Voltage tests on completed cable
B Tests for bending characteristics
C Test for resistance to impact at ambient temperature
D Tests for fire resistance characteristics
Tables
1 List of applicable tests
2 Test voltages for completed cable
Figures
1 Apparatus for test for resistance to impact
2 Cable supporting arrangement for test for fire
resistance alone
3 Method of supporting cable for test for resistance
to fire with water
4 Supporting frame for test for resistance to fire
with water
5 End elevation of supporting frame for test for
resistance to fire with water
6 Typical sprinkler head for test for resistance to
fire with water
7 Rig for test for resistance to fire with mechanical
shock
8 Typical rubber bush for fastening wall for test for
resistance to fire with mechanical shock
9 Cable mounting for test for resistance to fire with
mechanical shock
10 Alternative circuit arrangements
List of references
Applicable to cables rated at voltages not exceeding 450/750 V and for mineral-insulated cables complying with BS 6207.
| Committee |
GEL/20/18
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 92/33195 DC and BS 6387(1983). (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
24
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
| BS 4727-2:GRP08(1986) : 1986 | GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL POWER TELECOMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO POWER ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC CABLE TERMINOLOGY |
| BS 6469-1.4(1992) : 1992 | INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - METHODS OF TEST FOR GENERAL APPLICATION - TESTS AT LOW TEMPERATURE |
| IEC 60331:1970 | Fire-resisting characteristics of electric cables |
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