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Abstract

Specifies the performance requirements of cables when exposed to fire with respect to specific characteristics and allocates a classification.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-003 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 10 October 2016.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 13 December 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-003:
Australian Cable Makers' Association
Australian Industry Group
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
National Electrical and Communications Association
Queensland University of Technology

Scope

This Standard specifies the performance requirements of cables when exposed to fire with respect to specific characteristics and allocates a classification. The Standard specifies the criteria for tests that may be in addition to those requirements specified in relevant cable Standards.
This Standard does not address issues with respect to cables initiating or being the cause of fire.
Wiring system circuit integrity (WS) is covered by AS/NZS 3013 and is an additional and separate cable requirement.
This Standard classifies the following characteristics:
(a) Reduced flame propagation (RFP).
(b) Reduced hazardous effects (RHE).
(c) Cable circuit integrity (CI).
NOTE:
1 For purchasing guidelines, see Appendix A.
2 Although this Standard specifies cable characteristics under defined fire conditions, it cannot be assumed that cables would behave in the same manner in a real fire. For example, the propagation of the flame along a cable installation is influenced by a number of factors independent of the cable itself, such as—
(a) the volume of combustible material exposed to the fire and to any flame which may be produced by the combustion of the cables;
(b) the geometrical configuration of the cables and their relationship to any enclosure;
(c) the rate of temperature rise and the peak fire temperature which influence the ignition of gases emitted from the cables;
(d) the volume of air passing through the cable installation;
(e) installation conditions (on ladders or trays, in conduit);
(f) vertical or horizontal installation; and
(g) fire quenching techniques at the installation (water sprinkler, gas suppression).

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 20/01/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 20/01/2017
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ISBN
Committee	EL-003
Supersedes	DR 05313 AS/NZS 4507:1998