EN 13501-6:2018/FprA1
(Amendment)Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 6: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests on power, control and communication cables
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
Classement au feu des produits et éléments de construction - Partie 6 : Classement à partir des données d’essais de réaction au feu sur câbles d’énergie, de commande et de communication
Požarna klasifikacija gradbenih proizvodov in elementov stavb - 6. del: Klasifikacija po podatkih iz preskusov odziva na ogenj na električnih, krmilnih in komunikacijskih kablih
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 02-Apr-2023
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 127 - Fire safety in buildings
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 127/WG 7 - Classification
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 03-Nov-2022
- Due Date
- 02-Jun-2022
- Completion Date
- 03-Nov-2022
Relations
- Effective Date
- 16-Nov-2022
- Effective Date
- 07-Aug-2019
Overview
EN 13501-6:2018/FprA1 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the reaction to fire classification procedure for electric cables. This standard is a crucial component in ensuring fire safety within buildings by providing consistent methods for assessing and classifying how power, control, and communication cables respond to fire. The term "electric cables" in EN 13501-6 encompasses all power, control, and communication cables, as well as optical fibre cables.
The fire performance of cables can significantly impact the safety of building occupants and property. By establishing clear procedures for classification, EN 13501-6 aids manufacturers, specifiers, and regulators in selecting and approving cables that meet stringent fire safety requirements.
Key Topics
Scope of Classification:
EN 13501-6 provides the framework for classifying cables based on their performance in reaction to fire tests. It includes power cables, control cables, communication cables, and optical fibre cables.Testing Procedures:
The standard refers to established fire testing methods, particularly those for determining flame propagation and smoke production in cables under fire conditions.Classification System:
Cables are categorized into several classes according to their fire performance, focusing on their contribution to flame spread, heat release, smoke production, and burning droplets/particles.Undated Reference to EN 60332-1-2:
This amendment removes dated references to EN 60332-1-2, ensuring the use of the latest version for flame propagation testing.Alignment with European Fire Safety Regulations:
The procedure aligns cable classification with the harmonized fire safety approach for construction products across Europe.
Applications
The implementation of EN 13501-6 is vital in several sectors and scenarios:
Building Design and Construction:
Architects and engineers use the classification to specify fire-safe cables for residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings.Product Testing and Certification:
Testing laboratories and cable manufacturers rely on the standard to demonstrate compliance with fire safety regulations and to obtain product certification.Regulatory Compliance:
Authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), inspectors, and safety officials use the standard to enforce building codes and fire safety legislation throughout Europe.Procurement and Specification:
Facility owners, developers, and procurement specialists reference EN 13501-6 to select appropriate cables for new installations or renovations, guaranteeing a high level of fire safety.
Related Standards
Organizations and professionals engaged with EN 13501-6 should be aware of the following related standards:
EN 13501 Series
The broader EN 13501 family provides fire classification procedures for other construction products and building elements.EN 60332-1-2
Covers testing for flame propagation in electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions.EN 50399
Addresses smoke production and the burning behavior of cable bunches under fire.Building Fire Safety Regulations
National and European fire safety requirements often reference EN 13501-6 for cable classification.
By adhering to EN 13501-6, stakeholders ensure enhanced fire safety performance for electric cables, aligning their practices with recognized European benchmarks and contributing to safer built environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13501-6:2018/FprA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "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 standard covers: 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.
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.
EN 13501-6:2018/FprA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements; 29.060.20 - Cables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13501-6:2018/FprA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13501-6:2018+A1:2022, EN 13501-6:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13501-6:2018/FprA1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011; Standardization Mandates: M/117. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 13501-6:2019/oprA1:2021
01-december-2021
Požarna klasifikacija gradbenih proizvodov in elementov stavb - 6. del:
Klasifikacija po podatkih iz preskusov odziva na ogenj na električnih, krmilnih in
komunikacijskih kablih
Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 6: Classification
using data from reaction to fire tests on power, control and communication 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
Classement au feu des produits et éléments de construction - Partie 6 : Classement à
partir des données d’essais de réaction au feu sur câbles d’énergie, de commande et de
communication
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13501-6:2018/prA1
ICS:
13.220.50 Požarna odpornost Fire-resistance of building
gradbenih materialov in materials and elements
elementov
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
SIST EN 13501-6:2019/oprA1:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 13501-6:2019/oprA1:2021
SIST EN 13501-6:2019/oprA1:2021
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13501-6:2018
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
October 2021
ICS 13.220.50; 29.060.20
English Version
Fire classification of construction products and building
elements - Part 6: Classification using data from reaction
to fire tests on power, control and communication 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
d'énergie, de commande et de communication von Starkstromkabeln und -leitungen, Steuer- und
Kommunikationskabeln
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 127.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 13501-6:2018. If this draft becomes an
amendment, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for
inclusion of this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a
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