BS EN 60695-11-5:2017 specifies a needle-flame test to simulate the effect of a small flame which may result from fault conditions, in order to assess the fire hazard by a simulation technique. The results of this test may be used as elements of a fire hazard assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.

It is applicable to electrotechnical equipment, its sub-assemblies and components and to solid electrical insulating materials or other combustible materials.

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.


Cross References:
IEC 60695-4:2012
IEC Guide 104
ISO 291
ISO/IEC Guide 51
ISO 4046-4:2016
ASTM B187/B187M - 16
EN ISO 13943:2017
EN ISO 291 (ISO 291:2008) AS
ISO 13943:2008
EN 60695-4 (IEC 60695-4:2012) AS
EN 60384-1 (IEC 60384-1:2016) AS
EN ISO 9626 (ISO 9626:2016) AS
IEC TS 60695-11-40:2002
IEC 60384-1:2016
ISO 9626:2016


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