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BSI - BS 6387

Test method for resistance to fire of cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions

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Organization: BSI
Publication Date: 31 December 2013
Status: active
Page Count: 24
ICS Code (Cables): 29.060.20
ICS Code (Other standards related to protection against fire): 13.220.99

Document History

BS 6387
December 31, 2013
Test method for resistance to fire of cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions
A description is not available for this item.
BS 6387
January 15, 1994
Specification for Performance Requirements for Cables Required to Maintain Circuit Integrity Under Fire Conditions
Applicable to cables rated at voltages not exceeding 450/750 V and for mineral-insulated cables complying with BS 6207.
BS 6387
September 30, 1983
Specification for Performance Requirements for Cables Required to Maintain Circuit Integrity under Fire Conditions
For voltages not exceeding 450/750 V, requirements and tests for resistance to impact, and to fire with and without the presence of water, and to fire with simultaneous mechanical shock.

References

This document references:
IEC 60584-1 - Thermocouples – Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
Published by IEC on August 1, 2013
This part of IEC 60584 specifies reference functions and tolerances for letter-designated thermocouples (Types R, S, B, J, T, E, K, N, C and A). Temperatures are expressed in degrees Celsius based on...
This document references:
BS EN 12259-1 - Fixed firefighting systems Components for sprinkler and water spray systems Part 1: Sprinklers
Published by BSI on September 15, 1999
Requirements for construction/performance of sprinklers which are operated by a change of state of an element or the bursting of a glass bulb.
This document references:
BS EN IEC 60695-4 - Fire hazard testing Part 4: Terminology concerning fire tests for electrotechnical products
Published by BSI on August 31, 2021
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
BS EN 50200 - Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits
Published by BSI on December 31, 2015
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
BS EN 12259-1 - Fixed firefighting systems Components for sprinkler and water spray systems Part 1: Sprinklers
Published by BSI on September 15, 1999
Requirements for construction/performance of sprinklers which are operated by a change of state of an element or the bursting of a glass bulb.
This document references:
BS EN IEC 60695-4 - Fire hazard testing Part 4: Terminology concerning fire tests for electrotechnical products
Published by BSI on August 31, 2021
A description is not available for this item.
This document is referenced by:
BS 7846 - Electric cables – Thermosetting insulated, armoured, fire-resistant cables of rated voltage 600/1 000 V for fixed installations, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire – Specification
Published by BSI on November 30, 2015
A description is not available for this item.
This document is referenced by:
NR/GN/ELP/27036 - Guidance for Electric Cable Installations Associated with Plant & Machinery in B.R Underground & Other Specified Locations
Published by NR on December 1, 2005
Purpose The objective of this document is to give guidance to Plant and Machinery and BES Engineers who are responsible for the design and installation of cable systems in BR underground and other...
This document is referenced by:
BS 9990 - Non-automatic fire-fighting systems in buildings – Code of practice
Published by BSI on January 31, 2015
A description is not available for this item.
This document is referenced by:
BS 7629-1 - Electric cables – Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant, screened, fixed installation cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire Part 1: Multicore cables
Published by BSI on August 31, 2015
A description is not available for this item.
This document is referenced by:
S2103 - Fire Engineering- Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Published by LUL on October 1, 2014
This engineering standard applies to new installations and shall also be applied to modifications, maintenance repairs and extensions to existing premises It covers the design, test and assurance...
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