scope:

This standard is applicable, but not limited, to various types of electrical cables having outer insulating coverings or metallic sheath, which may be used for commercial and industrial purposes including electrical (power and control), data, communication, robotic usage and optical cables, herein called cables This standard is applicable, but not limited to, any type of round cable or ribbon (flat) cable.

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

This standard is not applicable to cable coatings applied after the cable has been installed.

This standard does not evaluate the corrosivity of the products of combustion of these materials.

Purpose

This standard states testing and certification requirements for establishing the classification for cable fire propagation.

Testing and certification criteria may include, but are not limited to, performance requirements, marking requirements, examination of manufacturing facility(ies), audit of quality assurance procedures, and a surveillance program.