Flammability

Overview
The object is generally to assess the flammability of materials and their ability to self-extinguish.

Common Standards
• IEC 600695-11-5 Needle Flame test method
• IEC 600695-11-3 500W flame test method
• IEC 600695-11-4 50W flame test method
• IEC 60332-1-1, -2vertical flame test for single insulated wire or cable apparatus
• UL746C test method for plastics used in electrical equipment
• UL94 tests for flammability of plastic material
• ATIS 0600307 ignitability requirements for equipment assemblies, apparatus, and fire spread requirements for wire and cable.
• ATIS 0600319 equipment assembly fire propagation risk

Common standards – incorporating a flammability test
• GR-950-CORE Generic requirements for Optical Network closures and systems – telecom/datacom
• GR-487-CORE Generic requirements for outdoor electronic equipment cabinets -telecom/datacom
• GR-3108-CORE Generic requirements for network equipment in the outside plant- telecom/datacom
• GR-63-CORE NEBS requirements for Central Offices- telecom/datacom
• GR-3160-CORE NEBS requirements for Data Center Equipment - telecom/datacom
• GR-3178-CORE Generic requirements for Wireless Transceiver Facilities
• DNVGL Class Guideline 0339
• Lloyd’s Register Type Approval System Test Specification Number 1
• IACS UR E10
• ABS Steel Vessels 2019
• BV Marine Rules NR467
• 46 CFR Part 162.060-30

Bureau Veritas Littleton Equipment/Capabilities
• Large fire room with ducted exhaust with capacity to measure CO, CO2, O2, and opacity. Infrared camera. Typically used for determining the fire propagation risk of telecom/datacom equipment installed in central office locations and data centers (Verizon, ATT, etc.)
• Various equipment setups to determine the flammability characteristics of plastics, wiring<.

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