Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 6: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests on power, control and communication cables

This European Standard provides the reaction to fire classification procedure for electric cables.
NOTE   For the purpose of this European Standard the term "electric cables" covers all power, control and communication cables, including optical fibre cables.

Klassifizierung von Bauprodukten und Bauarten zu ihrem Brandverhalten - Teil 6: Klassifizierung mit den Ergebnissen aus den Prüfungen zum Brandverhalten von Starkstromkabeln und -leitungen, Steuer- und Kommunikationskabeln

Diese Europäische Norm legt das Verfahren zur Klassifizierung des Brandverhaltens von elektrischen Kabeln fest.
ANMERKUNG   Für die Anwendung dieser Europäischen Norm deckt der Begriff "elektrische Kabel" alle Starkstrom-, Steuer- und Kommunikationskabel einschließlich Glasfaserkabel ab.

Classement au feu des produits et éléments de construction - Partie 6: Classement à partir des données d’essais de réaction au feu sur câbles de puissance, de commande et de communication

La présente Norme européenne décrit le mode opératoire de classement de réaction au feu des câbles électriques.
NOTE   Pour les besoins de la présente Norme européenne, le terme « câbles électriques » couvre tous les câbles de puissance, de commande et de communication, y compris les câbles à fibres optiques.

Požarna klasifikacija gradbenih proizvodov in elementov stavb - 6. del: Klasifikacija po podatkih iz preskusov odziva na ogenj na električnih, krmilnih in komunikacijskih kablih

Ta evropski standard določa požarno klasifikacijo glede odziva na ogenj na električnih kablih.
OPOMBA: V tem evropskem standardu izraz »električni kabli« zajema vse napajalne, krmilne in komunikacijske kable, vključno z optičnimi kabli.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Klassifizierung von Bauprodukten und Bauarten zu ihrem Brandverhalten - Teil 6: Klassifizierung mit den Ergebnissen aus den Prüfungen zum Brandverhalten von Starkstromkabeln und -leitungen, Steuer- und KommunikationskabelnClassement au feu des produits et éléments de construction - Partie 6: Classement à partir des données d’essais de réaction au feu sur câbles de puissance, de commande et de communicationFire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 6: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests on power, control and communication cables29.060.20KabliCables13.220.50Požarna odpornost gradbenih materialov in elementovFire-resistance of building materials and elementsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13501-6:2018SIST EN 13501-6:2019en,fr,de01-april-2019SIST EN 13501-6:2019SLOVENSKI
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EN 13501-6:2018 (E) 2 Contents Page European foreword . 4 Introduction . 5 1 Scope . 6 2 Normative references . 6 3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 6 3.1 Terms and definitions . 6 3.2 Symbols and abbreviations . 10 4 Classes of reaction to fire performance . 10 5 Test methods . 10 5.1 General . 10 5.2 Heat of combustion test (EN ISO 1716) . 11 5.3 Vertical flame spread of single cable (EN 60332-1-2) . 11 5.4 Burning behaviour and smoke production of bunched cable – (EN 50399) . 11 5.5 Smoke production of burning cable (EN 61034-2) . 11 5.6 Acidity of gases produced by burning cables (EN 60754-2) . 11 6 Principles for specimen preparation . 11 7 Number of tests for classification . 11 7.1 Minimum number of tests . 11 7.2 Additional tests . 12 7.3 Criteria for classification . 12 7.4 Continuous parameters . 12 7.5 Discontinuous parameters . 12 8 Testing of electric cables (see Table 1) . 13 8.1 Class Eca, Fca . 13 8.2 Classes Dca, Cca, B2ca . 13 8.3 Class B1ca . 13 8.4 Class Aca . 13 8.5 Additional classifications s1, s2, s3 for smoke production . 13 8.6 Additional classifications s1a, s1b for smoke production . 13 8.7 Additional classifications d0, d1, d2 for flaming droplets/particles . 13 8.8 Additional classifications a1, a2, a3 for acidity . 13 9 Classification criteria for electric cables (see Table 1) . 14 9.1 General . 14 9.2 Class Fca . 14 9.3 Class Eca . 14 9.4 Class Dca . 14 9.5 Class Cca . 15 9.6 Class B2ca . 15 9.7 Class B1ca . 15 9.8 Class Aca . 16 9.9 Additional classifications s1, s1a, s1b, s2, s3 for smoke production . 16 9.10 Additional classifications d0, d1, d2 for flaming droplets and/or particles . 17 SIST EN 13501-6:2019



EN 13501-6:2018 (E) 3 9.11 Additional classifications a1, a2, a3 for acidity . 17 10 Presentation of classification . 17 11 Field of application of the classification . 20 12 Classification report . 20 12.1 General . 20 12.2 Content and format . 20 Annex A (normative)
Reaction to fire classification report for electric cables . 23 A.1 Introduction. 23 A.2 Details of classified product. 24 A.3 Reports and results in support of this classification . 24 A.4 Classification and field of application . 25 A.5 Limitations . 26 Annex B (informative)
Background information as regards the reaction to fire performance of cables . 27 B.1 General . 27 B.2 Assumptions . 27 B.3 Reference scenario and fire situations for cables . 27 Bibliography . 30
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EN 13501-6:2018 (E) 4 European foreword This document (EN 13501-6:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 127 “Fire safety in buildings”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2019, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2020. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 13501-6:2014. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. CEN, CENELEC and EOTA committees preparing technical specifications for electric cables falling under the Construction Product Regulation (305/2011), which contain performance requirements against reaction to fire tests, should make reference to the reaction to fire classification given in this European Standard and not refer directly to any specific fire test method. This document has been prepared in cooperation with CLC/TC 20 “Electric cables”, CLC/TC 46X “Communication cables” and CLC/TC 86A “Optical fibre cables”. EN 13501, Fire classification of construction products and building elements consists of the following parts: — Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests; — Part 2: Classification using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services; — Part 3: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on products and elements used in building service installations: fire resisting ducts and fire dampers; — Part 4: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on components of smoke control systems; — Part 5: Classification using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests; — Part 6: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests on power, control and communication cables. According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 13501-6:2019



EN 13501-6:2018 (E) 5 Introduction The aim of this European Standard is to define a harmonized procedure for the classification of reaction to fire of power, control and communication cables and hybrid cables. This classification is based on the test procedures listed in Clause 5. This European Standard has been prepared in support of the second essential requirement in the EC Construction Products Regulation (CPR) (EU) N°305/2011 and as detailed in the Interpretative Document Number 2: Safety in case of fire (OJ C62 Vol. 37). Background information on the Commission Decision regarding the classification of the reaction to fire performance of electric cables is given in Annex B. There is a procedure by which certain products can be assigned a particular fire classification without the need for testing. Such products have well established reaction to fire performance and have been agreed by the Standing Committee on Construction. Agreements relating to such products which may be ‘classified without further testing’ (CWFT) are published in the Official Journal of the EC. Part 1 of this European Standard covers classification resulting from reaction to fire tests for products other than electric cables. Parts 2, 3 and 4 of this European Standard are concerned with classification resulting from fire resistance tests. Part 5 covers classification resulting from tests for external fire exposure to roofs. SIST EN 13501-6:2019



EN 13501-6:2018 (E) 6 1 Scope This document provides the reaction to fire classification procedure for electric cables. NOTE For the purpose of this document, the term “electric cables” covers all power, control and communication cables, including optical fibre cables. 2 Normative references The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 50399, Common test methods for cables under fire conditions - Heat release and smoke production measurement on cables during flame spread test - Test apparatus, procedures, results EN 50575, Power, control and communication cables - Cables for general applications in construction works subject to reaction to fire requirements CLC/TS 50576, Electric cables - Extended application of test results for reaction to fire EN 60332-1-2:2004, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions - Part 1-2: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable - Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame (IEC 60332-1-2:2004) EN 60754-2, Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables - Part 2: Determination of acidity (by pH measurement) and conductivity (IEC 60754-2) EN 61034-2, Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions - Part 2: Test procedure and requirements (IEC 61034-2) EN ISO 1716, Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross heat of combustion (calorific value) (ISO 1716) 3 Terms, definitions and symbols 3.1 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp 3.1.1 product material, element or component about which information is required, in the context of this standard, the product is an electric cable about which information is required SIST EN 13501-6:2019



EN 13501-6:2018 (E) 7 3.1.2 material single basic substance or uniformly dispersed mixture of substances 3.1.3 external component external layer of the cable, i.e. the sheath 3.1.4 end use application real application of a product, in relation to all aspects that influence the behaviour of that product under different fire situations Note 1 to entry: It covers aspects such as its quantity, orientation, position in relation to other adjacent products, and its method of fixing. 3.1.5 fire performance response of a material, product or assembly in a fire Note 1 to entry: It is often important to understand how materials, products or assemblies behave in real fires as opposed to in fire tests under controlled conditions. Improved fire performance can be exhibited in a variety of ways. For example, longer times to ignition, lower heat release, lower flame spread or lower smoke release could all be evidence of improvements in fire performance. Note 2 to entry: Compare with the term fire behaviour. [SOURCE: EN ISO 13943:2017, 3.137] 3.1.6 reaction to fire response of a test specimen when it is exposed to fire under specified conditions in a fire test [SOURCE: EN ISO 13943:2017, 3.324] 3.1.7 fire scenario qualitative description of the course of a fire with respect to time, identifying key events that characterize the studied fire and differentiate it from other possible fires
Note 1 to entry: See fire scenario cluster and representative fire scenario. Note 2 to entry: It typically defines the ignition and fire growth processes, the fully developed fire stage, the fire decay stage, and the environment and systems that will impact on the course of the fire. Note 3 to entry: Unlike deterministic fire analysis, where fire scenarios are individually selected and used as design fire scenario, in fire risk assessment, fire scenarios are used as representative fire scenarios within fire scenario clusters. [SOURCE: EN ISO 13943:2017, 3.152] 3.1.8 reference scenario hazard situation used as a reference for a given test method or classification system SIST EN 13501-6:2019



EN 13501-6:2018 (E) 8 3.1.9 fire situation stage in the development of a fire, characterised by the nature, severity and size of the thermal attack on the products involved 3.1.10 combustion exothermic reaction of a substance with an oxidizing agent
Note 1 to entry: Combustion generally emits fire effluent accompanied by flames and/or glowing. [SOURCE: EN ISO 13943:2017, 3.55] 3.1.11 heat of combustion thermal energy produced by combustion of unit of mass of a given substance [SOURCE: EN ISO 13943:2017, 3.203] Note 1 to entry: It is expressed in kilojoules per gram. 3.1.12 gross heat of combustion (PCS) heat of combustion of a substance when the combustion is complete and any produced water is entirely condensed under specified conditions [SOURCE: EN ISO 13943:2017, 3.198] 3.1.13 net heat of combustion (PCI) heat of combustion when any water produced is considered to be in the gaseous form . Note 1 to entry: The net heat of combustion is always smaller than the gross heat of combustion because the heat released by the condensation of water vapour is not included. Note 2 to entry:
The typical unit is kJ„g «1. [SOURCE: EN ISO 13943:2017, 3.280] 3.1.14 contribution to fire energy released by a product influencing the fire growth both in pre- and post-flashover situations 3.1.15 heat release thermal energy produced by combustion Note 1 to entry: The typical unit is J. [SOURCE: EN ISO 13943:2017, 3.205] 3.1.16 vertical flame spread (FS) damaged length of the sample, as measured in the EN 50399 test SIST EN 13501-6:2019



EN 13501-6:2018 (E) 9 3.1.17 vertical flame spread (H) distance from the upper onset of charring (above the flame application point) to the lower onset of charring (below the flame application point) as measured in the EN 60332-1-2 test 3.1.18 fully developed fire state of total involvement of combustible materials in a fire [SOURCE: EN ISO 13943:2017, 3.192] 3.1.19 flashover transition to a state of total surface involvement in a fire of combustible materials within an enclosure [SOURCE: EN ISO 13943:2017, 3.184] 3.1.20 flaming droplets/particles material separating from the specimen during the fire test and continuing to flame for a minimum period as described by the test method [SOURCE: EN 50399:2011, 3.7] 3.1.21 FIGRA fire growth rate index used for classification purposes for the classes B1ca, B2ca, Cca and Dca Note 1 to entry: For the classification of cables, FIGRA means the maximum of the quotient of heat release rate from the specimen, excluding the contribution of ignition source, and the time of its occurrence using a THR threshold of 0,4 MJ and an HRR threshold of 3 kW. Note 2 to entry: The FIGRA for cables is defined in more detail in EN 50399. 3.1.22 direct field of application outcome of a process (involving the application of defined rules) whereby a test result is deemed to be equally valid for variations in one or more of the product properties and/or intended end use applications 3.1.23 extended field of application outcome of a process (involving the application of defined rules that may incorporate calculation procedures) that, in the context of this standard, attributes for a cable family, a test result on the basis of one or more test results to the same test standard 3.1.24 extended application result predicted result for performance parameter obtained following the process of extended field of application SIST EN 13501-6:2019



EN 13501-6:2018 (E) 10 3.1.25 extended application report document reporting extended application results, including all details of the process leading to those results 3.2 Symbols and abbreviations The symbols and notations correspond to those given in the appropriate test method. NOTE If different, the definition of symbol in the delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/364 of 1st July 2015 is given between brackets. FIGRA fire growth rate index used for classification purposes [W/s] (Fire growth rate) PCS gross heat of combustion [MJ/kg] (Gross calorific potential) THR1200s total heat release (HRRsm30) from test start until end of test, excluding contribution from ignition source [MJ] TSP1200s total smoke production (SPRsm60) from test start until end of test [m2] Peak HRR = HRR = maximum value of heat release, excluding the burner output, determined during the whole burner application time, averaged over 30 s expressed in [kW] (Maximum of HRRsm30 between test start and end of test excluded contribution from ignition source) Peak SPR = SPR = maximum value of smoke production, determined during the whole burner application time, averaged over 60 s, expressed in [m2/s] (maximum SPR sm60 between test start and end of test) FS vertical flame spread [m] equals the damaged length of the sample H vertical flame spread [mm] as defined in 3.1.17 m’ mean value of the set of results of a continuous parameter determined in accordance with the relevant test method using the minimum number of tests as specified in the test method m mean value of the set of results of a continuous parameter determined in accordance with the procedure in 7.4 and used for classification 4 Classes of reaction to fire performance The classes with their corresponding fire performance are given in Table 1. Products classified in a given class are deemed to satisfy all the requirements of any lower class. The main classification can only be obtained by undertaking the tests for a particular product or product family. Some additional classification can be obtained without testing (e.g. a3). 5 Test methods 5.1 General The following test methods are specified in relation to the envisaged reaction to fire classification. The relevant classification parameters are given in Table 1. SIST EN 13501-6:2019



EN 13501-6:2018 (E) 11 5.2 Heat of combustion test (EN ISO 1716) This test determines the potential maximum total heat release of a product when completely burning, regardless of its end use. The test is relevant for the class Aca. It allows the determination of both the gross heat of combustion (PCS) and the net heat of combustion (PCI). 5.3 Vertical flame spread of single cable (EN 60332-1-2) This test evaluates the flame spread of a single cable under exposure to a small flame. The test is relevant for the classes B1ca, B2ca, Cca, Dca Eca and Fca. 5.4 Burning behaviour and smoke production of bunched cable – (EN 50399) This test evaluates the potential contribution of a cable, installed with other cables, to the development of a fire, under direct exposure to a flame source. The test is relevant for the class B1ca, using a 30 kW flame source and special mounting requirements. The test is relevant for the classes B2ca, Cca and Dca, using a 20,5 kW flame source. For smoke production, the test is relevant for B1ca, B2ca, Cca and Dca in association with the additional classification s. 5.5 Smoke production of burning cable (EN 61034-2) This test evaluates the potential contribution of a cable to obscuration of vision when burning under static air conditions. The test is relevant for the classes B1ca, B2ca, Cca and Dca, in association with the additional classification s1. 5.6 Acidity of gases produced by burning cables (EN 60754-2) This test evaluates the potential contribution of burning cable materials to produce acidic gases. The test is relevant for the classes B1ca, B2ca, Cca and Dca in association with the additional classification a. 6 Principles for specimen preparation Before testing, product specimens shall be prepared and conditioned and, where relevant, mounted in accordance with the relevant test methods. Cables tested according to EN 50399 are mounted on a cable ladder. The number of cables, their spacing and other mounting details vary according to the cable diameter as described in EN 50399. It should be noted that cables applying for class Dca, Cca or B2ca are all mounted in a similar way while for cables applying for B1ca there is an additional requirement that a non-combustible calcium silicate board is mounted at the back of the cable ladder. Details are given in EN 50399. 7 Number of tests for classification 7.1 Minimum number of tests The minimum number of tests given in the appropriate test method is as follows: a) the number of tests used for classification against EN 50399 is one; SIST EN 13501-6:2019



EN 13501-6:2018 (E) 12 b) the number of tests used for classification against EN 60754-2 is three; c) the number of tests used for classification against EN 61034-2 is one; d) the number of tests used for classification against EN 60332-1-2 is one; e) the number of tests used for classification against EN ISO 1716 is three. 7.2 Additional tests Two additional tests may be carried out only under the conditions given in 7.4 c), 7.4 d), 7.5, on request of the sponsor. 7.3 Criteria for classification For a product to claim a particular classification, all the relevant criteria, given in Table 1, shall comply with the stated requirements. 7.4 Continuous parameters For each continuous parameter (PCS, FIGRA, THR1200s, Peak HRR, FS, TSP1200s, Peak SPR, transmittance, pH and conductivity) the selection of the class is based on the mean value (m) of the results of this parameter, (unless only one single test result is required), determined in accordance with the relevant test method, us
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Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 6: Classification
using data from reaction to fire tests on electric cables
Klassifizierung von Bauprodukten und Bauarten zu ihrem Brandverhalten - Teil 6:
Klassifizierung mit den Ergebnissen aus den Prüfungen zum Brandverhalten von
elektrischen Kabeln
Classement au feu des produits et éléments de construction - Partie 6: Classement à
partir des données d’essais de réaction au feu sur câbles électriques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 13501-6
ICS:
13.220.50 Požarna odpornost Fire-resistance of building
gradbenih materialov in materials and elements
elementov
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
oSIST prEN 13501-6:2017 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 13501-6
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

August 2017
ICS 13.220.50; 29.060.20 Will supersede EN 13501-6:2014
English Version

Fire classification of construction products and building
elements - Part 6: Classification using data from reaction
to fire tests on electric cables
Classement au feu des produits et éléments de Klassifizierung von Bauprodukten und Bauarten zu
construction - Partie 6: Classement à partir des ihrem Brandverhalten - Teil 6: Klassifizierung mit den
données d'essais de réaction au feu sur câbles Ergebnissen aus den Prüfungen zum Brandverhalten
électriques von elektrischen Kabeln
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 127.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
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CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
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Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 6
3.1 Terms and definitions . 6
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations . 9
4 Classes of reaction to fire performance . 10
5 Test methods . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Heat of combustion test (EN ISO 1716) . 10
5.3 Vertical flame spread of single cable (EN 60332-1-2) . 10
5.4 Burning behaviour and smoke production of bunched cable – (EN 50399) . 10
5.5 Smoke production of burning cable (EN 61034-2) . 10
5.6 Acidity of gases produced by burning cables (EN 60754-2) . 11
6 Principles for specimen preparation . 11
7 Number of tests for classification . 11
7.1 Minimum number of tests . 11
7.2 Additional tests . 11
7.3 Criteria for classification . 11
7.4 Continuous parameters . 11
7.5 Discontinuous parameters . 12
8 Testing of electric cables (see Table 1) . 12
8.1 Class E , F . 12
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8.2 Classes D , C , B2 . 12
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8.3 Class B1 . 12
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8.4 Class A . 12
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8.5 Additional classifications s1, s2, s3 for smoke production . 12
8.6 Additional classifications s1a, s1b for smoke production . 13
8.7 Additional classifications d0, d1, d2 for flaming droplets/particles . 13
8.8 Additional classifications a1, a2, a3 for acidity . 13
9 Classification criteria for electric cables (see Table 1) . 13
9.1 General . 13
9.2 Class F . 13
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9.3 Class Eca . 13
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9.4 Class Dca
9.5 Class C . 14
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9.6 Class B2 . 14
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9.7 Class B1 . 15
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9.8 Class A . 15
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9.9 Additional classifications s1, s1a, s1b, s2, s3 for smoke production . 15
9.9.1 General . 15
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9.9.2 Additional classification s1 . 15
9.9.3 Additional classification s1a . 15
9.9.4 Additional classification s1b . 15
9.9.5 Additional classification s2 . 16
9.9.6 Additional classification s3 . 16
9.10 Additional classifications d0, d1, d2 for flaming droplets and/or particles . 16
9.11 Additional classifications a1, a2, a3 for acidity . 16
10 Presentation of classification . 16
11 Field of application of the classification . 19
12 Classification report . 19
12.1 General . 19
12.2 Content and format . 19
Annex A (normative) Reaction to fire classification report for electric cables . 22
A.1 Introduction. 22
A.2 Details of classified product. 23
A.2.1 General . 23
A.2.2 Product description . 23
A.3 Reports and results in support of this classification . 23
A.3.1 Specific conditions** . 23
A.3.2 Reports . 23
A.3.3 Results . 24
A.4 Classification and field of application . 24
A.4.1 Reference of classification . 24
A.4.2 Classification . 24
A.4.3 Field of application. 25
A.5 Limitations . 25
Annex B (informative) Background information as regards the reaction to fire performance
of cables . 26
B.1 General . 26
B.2 Assumptions . 26
B.3 Reference scenario and fire situations for cables . 26
Bibliography . 30

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European foreword
This document (prEN 13501-6:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 127 “Fire
safety in buildings”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 13501-6:2014.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
CEN, CENELEC and EOTA committees preparing technical specifications, which contain performance
requirements against reaction to fire tests, should make reference to the reaction to fire classification
given in this European Standard and not refer directly to any specific fire test method.
This document has been prepared in cooperation with CLC/TC 20 “Electric cables”, CLC/TC 46X
“Communication cables” and CLC/TC 86A “Optical fibre cables”.
EN 13501 Fire classification of construction products and building elements consists of the following
parts:
— Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests;
— Part 2: Classification using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services;
— Part 3: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on products and elements used in building
service installations: fire resisting ducts and fire dampers;
— Part 4: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on components of smoke control systems;
— Part 5: Classification using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests;
— Part 6: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests on electric cables.
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Introduction
The aim of this European Standard is to define a harmonized procedure for the classification of reaction
to fire of electric cables. This classification is based on the test procedures listed in Clause 5.
This European Standard has been prepared in support of the second essential requirement in the EC
Construction Products Regulation (EU) N°305/2011 and as detailed in the Interpretative Document
Number 2: Safety in case of fire (OJ C62 Vol. 37).
Background information on the Commission Decision regarding the classification of the reaction to fire
performance of electric cables is given in Annex B.
There is a procedure by which certain products can be assigned a particular fire classification without
the need for testing. Such products have well established reaction to fire performance and have been
agreed by the Standing Committee on Construction. Agreements relating to such products which may be
‘classified without further testing’ (CWFT) are published in the Official Journal of the EC.
Part 1 of this European Standard covers classification resulting from reaction to fire tests for products
other than electric cables.
Parts 2, 3 and 4 of this European Standard are concerned with classification resulting from fire
resistance tests.
Part 5 covers classification resulting from tests for external fire exposure to roofs.
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1 Scope
This European Standard provides the reaction to fire classification procedure for electric cables.
NOTE For the purpose of this European Standard the term “electric cables” covers all power, control and
communication cables, including optical fibre cables.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50399, Common test methods for cables under fire conditions — Heat release and smoke production
measurement on cables during flame spread test — Test apparatus, procedures, results
EN 50575, Power, control and communication cables — Cables for general applications in construction
works subject to reaction to fire requirements
CLC/TS 50576, Electric cables — Extended application of test results for reaction to fire
EN 60332-1-2:2004, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions — Part 1-2: Test for
vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable — Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame (IEC
60332-1-2:2004)
EN 60754-1, Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables — Part 1: Determination
of the halogen acid gas content (IEC 60754-1)
EN 60754-2, Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables — Part 2: Determination
of acidity (by pH measurement) and conductivity (IEC 60754-2)
EN 61034-2, Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions — Part 2: Test
procedure and requirements (IEC 61034-2)
EN ISO 1716, Reaction to fire tests for products — Determination of the gross heat of combustion (calorific
value) (ISO 1716)
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
product
material, element or component about which information is required, in the context of this standard,
the product is an electric cable about which information is required
3.1.2
material
single basic substance or uniformly dispersed mixture of substances
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external component
external layer of the cable, i.e. the sheath
3.1.4
end use application
real application of a product, in relation to all aspects that influence the behaviour of that product under
different fire situations
Note 1 to entry: It covers aspects such as its quantity, orientation, position in relation to other adjacent
products, and its method of fixing.
3.1.5
fire performance
response of a test specimen when exposed to a specific fire
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13943]
3.1.6
reaction to fire
response of a test specimen when it is exposed to fire under specified conditions in a fire test
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13943]
3.1.7
fire scenario
qualitative description of the course of a fire with respect to time, identifying key events that
characterize the studied fire and differentiate it from other possible fires
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13943]
3.1.8
reference scenario
hazard situation used as a reference for a given test method or classification system
3.1.9
fire situation
stage in the development of a fire, characterised by the nature, severity and size of the thermal attack on
the products involved
3.1.10
combustion
exothermic reaction of a substance with an oxidizer
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13943]
Note 1 to entry: Combustion generally emits effluent accompanied by flames and/or visible light.
3.1.11
heat of combustion
thermal energy produced by combustion of unit of mass of a given substance
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13943]
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Note 1 to entry: It is expressed in kilojoules per gram.
3.1.12
gross heat of combustion (PCS)
heat of combustion of a substance when the combustion is complete and any produced water is entirely
condensed under specified conditions
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13943]
3.1.13
net heat of combustion (PCI)
heat of combustion of a substance when the combustion is complete and any produced water is in the
vapour state under specified conditions
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13943]
3.1.14
contribution to fire
energy released by a product influencing the fire growth both in pre- and post-flashover situations
3.1.15
heat release
thermal energy produced by combustion
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13943]
3.1.16
vertical flame spread (FS)
damaged length of the sample, as measured in the EN 50399 test
3.1.17
vertical flame spread (H)
distance from the upper onset of charring (above the flame application point) to the lower onset of
charring (below the flame application point) as measured in the EN 60332-1-2 test
3.1.18
fully developed fire
state of total involvement of combustible materials in a fire
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13943]
3.1.19
flashover
transition to a state of total surface involvement in a fire of combustible materials within an enclosure
[SOURCE: EN ISO 13943]
3.1.20
flaming droplets/particles
material separating from the specimen during the fire test and continuing to flame for a minimum
period as described by the test method
[SOURCE: EN 50399]
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FIGRA
fire growth rate index used for classification purposes for the classes B1 , B2 , C and D
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Note 1 to entry: For the classification of cables, FIGRA means the maximum of the quotient of heat release rate
from the specimen, excluding the contribution of ignition source, and the time of its occurrence using a THR
threshold of 0,4 MJ and an HRR threshold of 3 kW.
Note 2 to entry: The FIGRA for cables is defined in more detail in EN 50399.
3.1.22
direct field of application
outcome of a process (involving the application of defined rules) whereby a test result is deemed to be
equally valid for variations in one or more of the product properties and/or intended end use
applications
3.1.23
extended field of application
outcome of a process (involving the application of defined rules that may incorporate calculation
procedures) that, in the context of this standard, attributes for a cable family, a test result on the basis of
one or more test results to the same test standard
3.1.24
extended application result
predicted result for performance parameter obtained following the process of extended field of
application
3.1.25
extended application report
document reporting extended application results, including all details of the process leading to those
results
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations
The symbols and notations correspond to those given in the appropriate test method.
NOTE If different, the definition of symbol in the delegated regulation is given between brackets.
FIGRA fire growth rate index used for classification purposes [W/s] (Fire growth rate)
PCS gross heat of combustion [MJ/kg] (Gross calorific potential)
THR total heat release (HRR ) from test start until end of test, excluding contribution from
1200s sm30
ignition source [MJ]
2
TSP total smoke production (SPR ) from test start until end of test [m ]
1200s sm60
Peak HRR = HRR = maximum value of heat release, excluding the burner output, determined
during the whole burner application time, averaged over 30 s expressed in [kW]
(Maximum of HRRsm30 between test start and end of test excluded contribution from
ignition source)
Peak SPR = SPR = maximum value of smoke production, determined during the whole burner
2
application time, averaged over 60 s, expressed in [m /s] (maximum SPR sm60 between
test start and end of test)
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H vertical flame spread [mm] as defined in 3.1.17
m’ mean value of the set of results of a continuous parameter determined in accordance with
the relevant test method using the minimum number of tests as specified in the test
method
m mean value of the set of results of a continuous parameter determined in accordance with
the procedure in 7.4 and used for classification
4 Classes of reaction to fire performance
The classes with their corresponding fire performance are given in Table 1.
Products classified in a given class are deemed to satisfy all the requirements of any lower class.
A classification can only be obtained by undertaking the tests for a particular product or product family.
5 Test methods
5.1 General
The following test methods are specified in relation to the envisaged reaction to fire classification. The
relevant classification parameters are given in Table 1.
5.2 Heat of combustion test (EN ISO 1716)
This test determines the potential maximum total heat release of a product when completely burning,
regardless of its end use.
The test is relevant for the class A .
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It allows the determination of both the gross heat of combustion (PCS) and the net heat of combustion
(PCI).
5.3 Vertical flame spread of single cable (EN 60332-1-2)
This test evaluates the flame spread of a single cable under exposure to a small flame. The test is
relevant for the classes B1 , B2 , C , D E and F
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5.4 Burning behaviour and smoke production of bunched cable – (EN 50399)
For smoke production, the test is relevant for B1 , B2 , C and D in association with the additional
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classification s.
This test evaluates the potential contribution of a cable, installed with other cables, to the development
of a fire, under direct exposure to a flame source.
The test is relevant for the class B1 , using a 30 kW flame source and special mounting requirements.
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The test is relevant for the classes B2 , C and D , using a 20,5 kW flame source.
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5.5 Smoke production of burning cable (EN 61034-2)
This test evaluates the potential contribution of a cable to obscuration of vision when burning under
static air conditions. The test is relevant for the classes B1 , B2 , C and D , in association with the
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5.6 Acidity of gases produced by burning cables (EN 60754-2)
This test evaluates the potential contribution of burning cable materials to produce acidic gases. The
test is relevant for the classes B1 , B2 , C and D in association with the additional classification a.
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6 Principles for specimen preparation
Before testing, product specimens shall be prepared and conditioned and, where relevant, mounted in
accordance with the relevant test methods.
Cables tested according to EN 50399 are mounted on a cable ladder. The number of cables, their
spacing and other mounting details vary according to the cable diameter as described in EN 50399. It
should be noted that cables applying for class D , C or B2 are all mounted in a similar way while for
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