scope:

This European Standard specifies reaction to fire performance requirements, test and assessment methods for power, control and communication cables used for the supply of electricity and for control and communication purposes, which are intended for use in construction works. This European Standard only covers the reaction to fire and release of dangerous substances performance requirements. NOTE 1 This European Standard does not replace the electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements that are essential to demonstrate compliance with other applicable cable standards/specifications. This European Standard covers: - power cables - insulated conductors and cables for use in e.g. the supply of electricity; - control and communication cables - wires, symmetric cables, and coaxial cables with metallic conductors for use in e.g. telecommunication, data transmission, radio frequency, video communication and signalling and control equipment; - optical fibre cables - for use in e.g. in telecommunication, data transmission, radio frequency, video communication and signalling and control equipment. NOTE 2 Performance characteristics other than those covered by the standard may be subject to the provisions of other relevant directives, e.g. the Low Voltage Directive.