scope:

This standard is applicable, but not limited, to various types of electrical cables such as communications cables (including fiber optic cables), power distribution cables, feeder branch circuit wiring, etc, having outer insulating coverings or metallic sheath, which may be used for commercial and industrial purposes.

This standard does not assess the cable's ability to provide circuit integrity when cable is subjected to a fire source.

Not applicable to cable coatings applied after the cable has been installed.

Purpose

This standard describes FM Approvals test requirements and procedures for establishing the classification for cable fire propagation. Cables covered by this standard include electrical and optical cables, herein called cables. The classification rating established in this Specification Test Standard may be used to determine acceptable fire protection techniques applicable to a given field installation.