Reaction to fire performance of cables

Reaction to fire performance of cables

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This paper discusses the European Commission decision of October 2006 implementing Council Directive 89/106/EEC as regards the classification of the reaction to fire performance of construction products and the steps being taken towards implementation. It reviews progress on various necessary standards for a test method, classification, products, and rules for extended application (EXAP); initial output from the Europacable-funded CEMAC II project to provide technical background for implementation; and the challenges of product development.

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This paper discusses the European Commission decision of October 2006 implementing Council Directive 89/106/EEC as regards the classification of the reaction to fire performance of construction products and the steps being taken towards implementation. It reviews progress on various necessary standards for a test method, classification, products, and rules for extended application (EXAP); initial output from the Europacable-funded CEMAC II project to provide technical background for implementation; and the challenges of product development.

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Author(s)

Terence Journeaux, Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited, UK
Publication/Event/Pages

Paper presented at WAI's International Technical Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 2009. Published in WJI, April 2010, pp. 66-71.
Year

2009

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