IEEE DRAFT 848 : D17 JAN 96

Section
1 Overview
    1.1 Purpose
    1.2 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Test Description
    4.1 General
          4.1.1 Applicability
          4.1.2 Method of Testing
    4.2 Test Specimens - Protected Cable Systems
          4.2.1 Cable Selection
          4.2.2 Cable fill
          4.2.3 Conduit
          4.2.4 Tray
          4.2.5 Free-Air Drop
          4.2.6 Fire Protective Material
    4.3 Test Specimens - Cable Penetration Fire Stop
          4.3.1 Cable Selection
          4.3.2 Cable Fill
          4.3.3 Conduit
          4.3.4 Tray
          4.3.5 Floor/Wall Assembly
          4.3.6 Fire Stop Design
    4.4 Test Facility
          4.4.1 Test Enclosure
          4.4.2 Test Specimen Installation
                  4.4.2.1 Tray
                  4.4.2.2 Conduit
                  4.4.2.3 Free-Air Drop
                  4.4.2.4 Cable Penetration Fire Stops
                  4.4.2.5 Orientation
                  4.4.2.6 Installation of Fire Protective
                           Systems
          4.4.3 Thermocouple Selection and Placement
    4.5 Test Procedure
          4.5.1 Baseline Evaluation
          4.5.2 Current Source
          4.5.3 Temperature Measurement
          4.5.4 Enclosure Temperature
5 Evaluation of Test Results
    5.1 Normalizing Test Results
    5.2 Ampacity Derating Factor
6 Documentation of Testing
7 Bibliography

Provides a test procedure for use in establishing the ampacity or ampacity derating factor for cables installed in fire protected conduits, trays, or free air-drops, cable penetration fire stops, or electrical separation wrap systems.