Amendment 1 - 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

Amendement 1 - Essais des câbles électriques et à fibres optiques soumis au feu - Partie 1-2: Essai de propagation verticale de la flamme sur conducteur ou câble isolé - Procédure pour flamme à prémélange de 1 kW

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
27-Jul-2015
Technical Committee
TC 20 - Electric cables
Drafting Committee
WG 18 - TC 20/WG 18
Current Stage
DELPUB - Deleted Publication
Start Date
10-Jun-2025
Completion Date
14-Feb-2026

Relations

Effective Date
05-Sep-2023
Effective Date
05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 60332-1-2:2004/AMD1:2015 is an international amendment that updates the test procedure for evaluating the flame propagation characteristics of electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. Prepared by IEC Technical Committee 20, this amendment focuses on vertical flame propagation testing of a single insulated wire or cable using a 1 kW pre-mixed flame. This standard plays a critical role in fire safety by specifying consistent methods to assess cable performance under fire exposure, helping manufacturers and regulators ensure safer electric and fibre optic installations.

Key Topics

  • Test Sample Preparation: Specifies a sample length of (600 ± 25) mm for a single insulated wire or cable. The diameter is measured at three points using IEC 60811-203 and rounded according to defined rules for accurate determination.
  • Test Setup: Outlines precise positioning of the test piece within a metal enclosure as described in IEC 60332-1-1. The test piece must be vertically aligned, with strict distances maintained for consistency.
  • Flame Application Procedure: Describes required burner settings and how the burner should be positioned. For example, the burner’s blue cone must contact the specimen 475 ± 5 mm from the upper support at a 45 ± 2° angle.
  • Measurement and Rounding Method: Details the method for averaging diameter measurements and applying rounding, which is critical for determining flame application times.
  • Specifics for Non-Circular Cables: Adjusts calculation rules for non-circular cables based on their geometric ratios, to ensure relevant and comparable test results.
  • References and Vocabulary: Aligns key terms and definitions with ISO 13943:2008 for fire safety, supporting harmonized terminology across standards.

Applications

IEC 60332-1-2:2004/AMD1:2015 is crucial for:

  • Cable Manufacturers: Assists in designing and testing cables to meet stringent fire safety requirements, particularly for use in buildings, transportation, and critical infrastructure.
  • Testing Laboratories: Provides accredited labs with clear procedures for vertical flame propagation testing, ensuring reliable and internationally recognized results.
  • Building and Product Certification: Used by regulatory bodies and certification organizations to confirm that cable products meet recognized fire performance benchmarks.
  • Fire Safety Assessments: Enhances overall safety planning and risk assessment for electrical and data cabling in various installations, reducing the risk of flame spread in fire incidents.
  • Procurement and Specification: Enables project engineers and specifiers to reference international standards for cable fire performance when procuring compliant products.

Related Standards

  • IEC 60332-1-1 – General test methods for electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions.
  • IEC 60811-203 – Test methods for measuring overall dimensions of cable samples.
  • ISO 13943:2008 – Fire safety vocabulary, adopted as a reference for key definitions.
  • IEC 60332 series – Broader suite of standards covering flame propagation testing for electric and fibre optic cables.

Adhering to IEC 60332-1-2 and its amendments is essential for ensuring cable flame resistance and supporting international fire safety compliance. For up-to-date standards, visit the IEC Webstore or consult national standards organizations.

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IEC 60332-1-2:2004/AMD1:2015 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Amendment 1 - 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". This standard covers: Amendment 1 - 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

Amendment 1 - 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/AMD1:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products; 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general; 29.060.20 - Cables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

IEC 60332-1-2:2004/AMD1:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 60332-1-2:2004, IEC 60332-1-2:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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IEC 60332-1-2 ®
Edition 1.0 2015-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
G ROUP SAFETY PUBLICATION
PU BLICATION GROUPÉE DE SÉCURITÉ

AMENDMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
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

Essais des câbles électriques et à fibres optiques soumis au feu –
Partie 1-2: Essai de propagation verticale de la flamme sur conducteur ou câble
isolé – Procédure pour flamme à prémélange de 1 kW

IEC 60332-1-2:2004-07/AMD1:2015-07(en-fr)

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IEC 60332-1-2 ®
Edition 1.0 2015-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
G ROUP SAFETY PUBLICATION
PU BLICATION GROUPÉE DE SÉCURITÉ

AMENDMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
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

Essais des câbles électriques et à fibres optiques soumis au feu –

Partie 1-2: Essai de propagation verticale de la flamme sur conducteur ou câble

isolé – Procédure pour flamme à prémélange de 1 kW

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.220.40; 29.020; 29.060.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-2799-2

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© IEC 2015
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by IEC technical committee 20: Electric cables.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
20/1591/FDIS 20/1598/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base publication will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
_____________
2 Normative references
Add the following new reference:
IEC 60811-203, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials –
Part 203: General tests – Measurement of overall dimensions
3 Terms and definitions
Replace the existing source of item 3.1 by the following new source:
[SOURCE: ISO 13943:2008, 1.489]
Replace the existing source of item 3.2 by the following new source:
[SOURCE: ISO 13943:2008, 4.38]
5.1 Sample
Replace the existing subclause by the following new subclause:
The test sample shall be a piece of single insulated conductor or cable (600 ± 25) mm long.
The test sample diameter shall be measured using the method given in IEC 60811-203. The
measurement shall be made at each of three places, separated by at least 100 mm.

© IEC 2015
The average of the three values obtained shall be rounded to obtain the overall diameter. If
the calculation gives 5 or more for the second decimal figure, raise the first to the next
number; thus, for example, 5,75 is rounded to 5,8. If the calculation gives 4 or less for the
second decimal figure, maintain the first number; thus, for example, 5,74 is rounded to 5,7.
The overall diameter obtained shall be used for the selection of the time for flame application.
5.3 Positioning of test piece
Replace the existing subclause by the following new subclause:
The test piece shall be straightened and secured to two horizontal supports by means of a
suitable size of copper wire, in a vertical position in the centre of the metal enclosure, as
described in IEC 60332-1-1, so that the distance between the bottom of the upper support and
the top of the lower support is (550 ± 5) mm. In addition, the test piece shall be positioned so
that the bottom of the specimen is approximately 50 mm from the base of the enclosure (see
Figure 1).
The verti
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