IEC 60695-9-2:2021

IEC 60695-9-2:2021

August 2021
International standard Current

Fire hazard testing - Part 9-2: Surface spread of flame - Summary and relevance of test methods

IEC 60695-9-2:2021 presents a summary of published test methods that are used to determine the surface spread of flame of electrotechnical products or materials from which they are formed.It represents the current state of the art of the test methods and, where available, includes special observations on their relevance and use.The list of test methods is not to be considered exhaustive, and test methods that were not developed by the IEC are not to be considered as endorsed by the IEC unless this is specifically stated.This summary cannot be used in place of published standards which are the only valid reference documents.This basic safety publication is intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 andISO/IEC Guide 51.One of the responsibilities of a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make use of basic safety publications in the preparation of its publications. The requirements, test methods or test conditions of this basic safety publication will not apply unless specifically referred to or included in the relevant publications.This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60695-1.This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 60695-9-2 published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:a) Updated introductionb) Updated normative referencesc) Updated terms and definitionsd) New Subclauses 4.1 and 4.2e) Reference to fire stages as defined in ISO 19706 (Table 1)f) New sub-division of tests into the following subclauses:4.3 Small-scale fire tests4.4 Medium and intermediate-scale fire tests4.5 Intermediate and large-scale fire tests for cables4.6 Real-scale fire tests for cablesg) Updated text in parts of Clause 4h) Addition of the following test methods:IEC TS 60695-11-21IEC 60684-2:2011, Clause 26ISO 3582ISO 9772ISO 9773ISO 12992ISO 21367i) New Clause 5 and Table 4 giving an overview of test methodsj) Deletion of all the Annexesk) Updated bibliography

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August 2021

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84 p.

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IEC 60695-9-2:2021
Sumary
Fire hazard testing - Part 9-2: Surface spread of flame - Summary and relevance of test methods

IEC 60695-9-2:2021 presents a summary of published test methods that are used to determine the surface spread of flame of electrotechnical products or materials from which they are formed.
It represents the current state of the art of the test methods and, where available, includes special observations on their relevance and use.
The list of test methods is not to be considered exhaustive, and test methods that were not developed by the IEC are not to be considered as endorsed by the IEC unless this is specifically stated.
This summary cannot be used in place of published standards which are the only valid reference documents.
This basic safety publication is intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and
ISO/IEC Guide 51.
One of the responsibilities of a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make use of basic safety publications in the preparation of its publications. The requirements, test methods or test conditions of this basic safety publication will not apply unless specifically referred to or included in the relevant publications.
This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60695-1.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 60695-9-2 published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Updated introduction
b) Updated normative references
c) Updated terms and definitions
d) New Subclauses 4.1 and 4.2
e) Reference to fire stages as defined in ISO 19706 (Table 1)
f) New sub-division of tests into the following subclauses:
4.3 Small-scale fire tests
4.4 Medium and intermediate-scale fire tests
4.5 Intermediate and large-scale fire tests for cables
4.6 Real-scale fire tests for cables
g) Updated text in parts of Clause 4
h) Addition of the following test methods:
IEC TS 60695-11-21
IEC 60684-2:2011, Clause 26
ISO 3582
ISO 9772
ISO 9773
ISO 12992
ISO 21367
i) New Clause 5 and Table 4 giving an overview of test methods
j) Deletion of all the Annexes
k) Updated bibliography
Replaced standards (3)
Technical specification Cancelled
Fire hazard testing - Part 9-2: Surface spread of flame - Summary and relevance of test methods

Presents a summary of test methods that are used to determine the surface spread of flame of electrotechnical products or materials from which they are formed. It represents the current state of the art of the test methods and, where available, includes special observations on their relevance and use. Has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

Technical specification Cancelled
Fire hazard testing - Part 9-2: Surface spread of flame - Summary and relevance of test methods

Provides a summary of test methods that are used to determine the surface spread of flame of electrotechnical products or materials from which they are formed. It represents the current state of the art of the test methods and, where available, includes special observations on their relevance and use. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below: - revised introduction and normative references; - comprehensive list of terms and definitions has been added; - three additional test methods have been added; - repeatability and reproducibility data has been added for three test methods (see Annexes A, B and C) Has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

IEC 60695-9-2:2014
March 2014
International standard Cancelled
Fire hazard testing - Part 9-2: Surface spread of flame - Summary and relevance of test methods

IEC 60695-9-2:2014 presents a summary of published test methods that are used to determine the surface spread of flame of electrotechnical products or materials from which they are formed. It represents the current state of the art of the test methods and, where available, includes special observations on their relevance and use. The list of test methods is not to be considered exhaustive, and test methods that were not developed by IEC TC89 are not to be considered as endorsed by IEC TC89 unless this is specifically stated. This summary cannot be used in place of published standards which are the only valid reference documents. Key words: Fire hazard, Surface spread, Flame This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60695-9-1:2013.

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