BS 8492:2016

BS 8492:2016 gives recommendations for "reaction to fire" performance and fire protection of all types of telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling. It is applicable to:

• designing and implementing cabling infrastructures;
• selecting products, including materials and construction;
• minimizing fire spread;
• increasing safety levels for personnel and property.

This British Standard does not cover resistance to fire, or circuit integrity, of cables intended for use within emergency circuits.

NOTE It is expected that relevant standards addressing the performance and classification of cables with defined resistance to fire in accordance with the existing decision for cables under the Construction Products Regulation [1] will be addressed at a later date.

This British Standard is intended for use by:

• those responsible for specifying infrastructure solutions including:
  • premises owners;
  • telecommunications consultants;
  • telecommunications cabling installers;
• fire authorities;
• those involved in installing fire prevention and protection systems.

Cross References:
BS 476-20
BS 5839-1
BS 6266
BS 6701
BS 7671
BS 9251
BS EN 1366-3
BS EN 15004
BS EN 16750
BS EN 50174
BS EN 50310
BS EN 60754-1
BS EN 60754-2
BS EN 61034-2
BS EN 61386
BS EN 62305-4
BS EN ISO 13943:2010
ISO 6183
BS 7974
BS 9999
BS 25999
BS 31100
BS EN 13501-6
BS EN 50173
BS EN 50399
BS EN 50575
BS EN 60332-1-2
BS EN 60332-3-24
BS EN 60332-3-25
BS EN 60695-1-10
BS EN 60695-1-11
BS EN 60695-5-1
BS EN 60695-6-1
BS EN 60695-6-2
BS EN 60695-7-1
BS EN 60695-7-2
BS EN 60695-7-3
BS EN 60695-8-1
BS EN 60695-9-1
BS EN 60695-9-2
BS EN ISO 1716
ISO 1716:2010
BS EN ISO 13943
BS EN 60695-1-20
DD IEC/TS 60695-1-20
IEC/TS 60695-5-2
ISO 13571
PD CLC/TR 50174-99-1
PD IEC/TR 60695-1-21
PD IEC/TR 60695-8-2
Construction Products Regulation 2013


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