It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with iec guide 104. Fire protective systems for cable systems and associated components. Iec 60331 part 11 and associated part 21, 23 and 25. Tests on electric cables under fire conditions part 321. C for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,61,0 kv and with an overall diameter exceeding 20 mm. Documents sold on the ansi webstore are in electronic adobe acrobat pdf format, however some iso and iec standards are available from amazon in hard copy format. Tests for electric cables under fire conditions test standard. Iec 60331 11 is to be used in conjunction with parts 21, 23 or 25. The purpose of this test method is to determine whether a cable can maintain circuit integrity when it is exposed to the fire conditions described within the method. This is an incomplete list of standards published by the international electrotechnical commission iec the numbers of older iec standards were converted in 1997 by adding 60000. Iec 60331 electric cables under fire conditions maintain. Endproduct manufacturers of iec en 623681 can easily find the awm products.
Such additional performance can be recognised by the marking in accordance with iec 603311. Iec tests for electric cables under fire conditions circuit integrity part 1. This document is applicable to cables of rated voltage not exceeding 600 v1 00. Din 4102 part 12 tests cables in conjunction with cable trays and clamp used in. Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under. All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. This part of iec 60331 specifies the test apparatus to be used for testing cables required to maintain circuit integrity when subject to fire alone where the test condition is based upon a flame with a controlled heat output corresponding to a temperature of at least 750 c. Generic description product reference thickness diameter weight per unit area or density. Jun 16, 2019 purchase your copy of iec as a pdf download or hard copy directly from the official bsi shop.
Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830c for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,61,0 kv and with an overall diameter exceeding 20 mm. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. Iec 603311121 method of test defined in iec 6033111 21 for determining the circuit integrity of electric cables under fire conditions a report to. When first published in 1999, iec 60331 11 introduced a range of improvements, based upon. Description the tester is designed according to gbt 19216. Testing to either of these two standards is to be carried out separately. Tests for electric cables under fire conditions electric data cables. Which of these standards will ensure the best performance during a fire event. Scope of test iec 60331 21 specifies a test procedure and gives a performance requirement. Flame duration is user specified but 90 minutes is usually recommended. Manufacturers striving to expand their global customer base can have iec 603321 and iec 603322 flammability ratings added into their ul awm file through a new work project submittal.
Apparatus fire alone at a flame temperature of at least 750 c consolidated edition. Figure 11 basic circuit diagram electric power and control cables with rated. This test is similar to the iec 6033111 associated to part 21, except that the fire. Jan 05, 2017 among standards being followed in the industry today are the iec 60331, modified versions of iec 60331, ul 2196, and ul 1709 per api 2218. Tests for electric cables under fire conditions electric data cables iec 6033123. Fire protective systems for cable systems and associated. Is iec 60331 test sufficient for fire resistive cables in. Iec standards often have multiple sub part documents.
Flame temperature determined by the stipulated setting of the burner flame. Free download iec 60331 pdf standard from public digital library. Circuit insulation integrity in accordance with iec 60331 iec 60331 specifies tests for electric cable for circuit integrity under fire conditions. Tests for electric cablesunder fire conditionscircuit integrity part 23. This test apparatus, according to iec 60331, is for verifying the resistance to fire alone of electrical cables used for wiring and interconnection where it is required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions for longer periods than can be achieved with cables of conventional construction. Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 degrees c for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,61,0 kv and with an overall diameter exceeding 20 mm edition 1. Fire resistance and safety in case of fire franck gyppaz nexans research center franck. Din vde 0472 part 814 this test is similar to the iec 6033111 associated to part 21, except that the fire exposition is 3 hours at 400v plus 24 hours in voltage conditions without fire. Iec 6033111 specifies the test apparatus to be used for testing cables. Any cable, cable compound and fire retardant manufacturer expecting to develop and provide an optimized formulation for their cables. However, parties to agreements based on this part of iec 60079 are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below.
Pdfiec 60331122002 tests for electric cables iec 60331122002 tests for electric cables under fire conditions circuit integrity part 12. Method of test defined determining the circuit integrity. Pdf one minute after a fire ignites, it is generally said that only one. Procedures and requirements cables of rated voltage up to and including 0. Fire resistance test according to iec 603311 standard. Pdf fire resistance and safety in case of fire researchgate.
It is divided in following parts that describe the test modes, the conditions, and the equipment to use. Since its first edition 1970, iec 60331 has been extended and has introduced a range of test apparatus in order that a test may be carried out on large and small power, control, data and optical fibre cables. Such additional performance can be recognised by the marking in accordance with iec 60331 1. Note 1 parts 21, 23 and 25 relate to fireonly conditions at a flame temperature of at least 750 c. Circuit insulation integrity in accordance with iec. Iec 60092376 electrical installations in ships part 376. Cables exceeding 20 mm iec 603312 tests for electrical cables under fire conditions. It is not assumed that cables successfully assessed by this method, will also pass requirements for either iec 603311 or iec 603312.
Free download iec 60331 pdf standard from public digital. Iec603311 tests for electric cables under fire conditions. List of international electrotechnical commission standards. Flame temperature is user specified but 750c is minimum requirement. Iec 60332, bs fire resistant cables to iec 60331, iec 603323, astm d 2863. Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least c for. Apparatus fire alone at a flame temperature of at least 750 yc. Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830. Jun 26, 2018 equipment will replace both iec en 609501. Informationcomparatively speaking, iec 603323 for bundled cables is more demanding than iec 603321 for single wires. Iec603311 tests for electric cables under fire conditions circuit integrity part 1. Scope of test iec 6033121 specifies a test procedure and gives a performance requirement.
Purchase your copy of iec as a pdf download or hard copy directly from the official bsi shop. This part of iec 60331 specifies the test apparatus to be used for testing cables required to maintain circuit integrity when subject to fire alone where the test condition is based upon a flame with a controlled heat output. Is iec 60331 test sufficient for fire resistive cables in petrochemical facilities. The iec and the bs adopted two different standards, namely the iec 60331 and bs 6387. When first published in 1999, iec 6033111 introduced a range of improvements, based upon. Iec 60331 11 21 method of test defined in iec 60331 11 21 for determining the circuit integrity of electric cables under fire conditions a report to. This test is similar to the iec 6033111 associated to part 21, except that the fire exposition is 3 hours at 400v plus 24 hours in voltage conditions without fire. Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 c for. Iec 60331 11 21 executive summary objective to determine the performance of the following cable when it is subjected to the conditions of test specified in iec 60331 21. Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 c for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,61,0 kv and with an overall diameter not exceeding 20 mm. Apparatus fire alone at a flame temperature of at least 750c.
Part 3 test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 803 o c for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0. Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 c for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,61,0 kv and with an overall. Apparatus fire alone at a flame temperature of at least 750 c iec 6033121. Comparatively speaking, the firep erformance requirement for bs 6387 is more demanding. Iec 603322 for appliance wiring material smaller than 20 awg will become a requirement within the iecen. Iec 60331 movable cable integrity flammability testing equipment combustion chamber 1. It is not assumed that cables successfully assessed by this method, will also pass requirements for either iec 60331 1 or iec 60331 2. This version of the report has been produced from a. Procedures and requirements cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,61,0 kv.
Differences between flame retardant and fire resistant cables. Note 2 parts 11, 21, 23 and 25 are no longer subject to. Dec 26, 2019 purchase your copy of iec as a pdf download or hard copy directly from the official bsi shop. The most relevant test standards for cables manufacturers are. Circuit insulation integrity in accordance with iec 60331 faq. This test is similar to the iec 60331 11 associated to part 21, except that the fire exposition is 3 hours at 400v plus 24 hours in voltage conditions without fire. Apparatus fire alone at a flame temperature of at least 750 c. Iec applies to the cables with a diameter greater than 20mm, and introduces the standards nd procedures for testing of cables exposed to oec and mechanical shock equipment according to procedures and requirements optic fiber cables. Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830c for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0. Among standards being followed in the industry today are the iec 60331, modified versions of iec 60331, ul 2196, and ul 1709 per api 2218. Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 degrees c for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,61,0 kv and with an overall diameter not exceeding 20 mm edition 1. Iec 60331 part 21 part 21 is applicable to dekorons product cable is energized to the rated voltage and has indicator lamp wired for continuity check. Iec 60331111999 tests for electric cables under fire conditions circuit integrity part 11 apparatus fire alone at a flame temperature of at least 750 oc. Part 11 apparatus fire alone at a flame temperature of at least 750 oc.
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