BS 8434-1 Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables —Part 1: Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits —BS EN 50200 with addition of water spray

1 Scope
This British Standard specifies a method of test to be used for small unprotected cables where, in addition to the requirements of BS EN 50200, a means of applying a water spray to the cable during the test is required. Compliance with the requirements of BS 5839-1:2002, 26.2d) may be demonstrated using this method.
NOTE This water spray application is included as an option in a proposed amendment (prA1) to EN 50200 that is currently within CENELEC Procedures. UK has been granted derogation from standstill in respect of the publication of BS 8434-1:2003.
It is emphasized that the fire tests do not assess a fire hazard, nor can the results of the fire tests alone guarantee safety. They only provide information to assist in the assessment of the suitability of a cable for a given application.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the reference cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments).
BS EN 50200, Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits.