This standard provides details of the test apparatus to be used for measuring smoke emission when electric cables are burned under defined conditions, for example, a few cables burned horizontally. The light transmittance (It) for flaming and smouldering conditions can be used as a means of comparing different cables or complying with specific requirements.
Legislation related to this standard
Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
Harmonized/Supporting
WITHDRAWN
HD 606.1 S1:1992
99.60
Withdrawal effective
Apr 1, 2001
WITHDRAWN
EN 50268-1:1999