SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005
(Main)Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions -- Part 1-3: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable - Procedure for determination of flaming droplets/particles
- Abstract
Specifies a test procedure for assessment of falling flaming droplets/ particles when a single vertical electrical insulated conductor or cable, or optical fibre cable, is subjected to defined fire conditions. NOTE - Testing to EN 60332-1-3 may be performed simultaneously with that to EN 60332-1-2, if required. Recommended requirements for performance are given in Annex A. EN 60332-1-3 specifies the use of a 1 kW pre-mixed flame and is for general use, except that the procedure specified may not be suitable for the testing of small single insulated conductors or cables of less than 0,5 mm2 total cross-section because the conductor melts before the test is completed, or for the testing of small optical fibre cables because the cable is broken before the test is completed. Has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Feb-2005
- Technical Committee
- IEKA - Electric cables
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Mar-2005
- Due Date
- 01-Mar-2005
- Completion Date
- 01-Mar-2005
- Directive
- 2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)OJ Ref: C 348/03 OJ Date: 28-Nov-2013
2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limitsOJ Ref: C 249/03, UMIK 13.6.2025 OJ Date: 08-Jul-2016
SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005 is a Slovenian standard published by SIST that adopts EN 60332-1-3 for tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. It specifies a procedure for checking whether a single insulated wire or cable, or an optical fibre cable, produces falling flaming droplets or particles when exposed to a defined vertical flame. The document is used when a repeatable, comparative fire-behaviour test is needed for cable products.
What does SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005 specify?
SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005 specifies a test procedure for assessing flaming droplets or particles from a single vertical insulated conductor or cable, or an optical fibre cable, under defined fire conditions. It is written for general use with a 1 kW pre-mixed flame, and the document notes that the method may be impractical for very small insulated conductors or cables below 0.5 mm² total cross-section and for small optical fibre cables that can fail before the test is complete.
The document is organized into:
- Scope
- Normative references
- Terms and definitions
- Test apparatus
- Procedure
- Evaluation of test results
- Annex A with recommended performance requirements
- Annex ZA with normative references to European publications
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Annex A | Recommended performance requirements for pass/fail assessment |
| Annex ZA | Normative references and their corresponding European publications |
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005?
SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005 ties the test to a specific apparatus, specimen preparation, flame position, and result recording method so that the presence of flaming debris can be judged consistently.
Apparatus and materials
Clause 4 requires the apparatus from IEC 60332-1-1, including the ignition source in that part. It also specifies undyed cellulose filter paper with controlled density and low ash content, conditioned according to ISO 187. In practice, this means the setup is fixed enough that different laboratories can compare results without changing the basic test arrangement.
Specimen preparation
Clause 5.1 uses a test piece 600 mm long. Clause 5.2 requires conditioning at controlled temperature and humidity before testing, with an added heat exposure step for insulated conductors or cables finished with paint or lacquer. This matters because moisture and surface finishes can influence how the specimen behaves in fire.
Mounting and exposure
Clause 5.3 requires the specimen to be mounted vertically in the centre of the metal screen, with filter paper placed beneath it immediately before the test. Clause 5.4 positions the burner at a fixed angle and distance, and the flame is applied for a time that depends on the specimen’s overall diameter. For non-circular cables, circumference is used to calculate an equivalent diameter, so shaped cables are treated in a comparable way.
Result evaluation
Clause 6 records whether the filter paper ignites and, if it does, how long the burning lasts. The practical meaning is straightforward: the test does not just ask whether the cable burns, but whether burning material drops from it and starts secondary ignition below.
Performance guidance
Annex A recommends that a cable passes if the filter paper does not ignite during the test duration. If a failure occurs, two additional tests are run, and both must pass for the cable to be accepted under the recommended criterion.
What terms does SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005 define?
- Ignition source - the source of energy that starts combustion.
- Flaming debris - material that falls from the specimen while still flaming and ignites the filter paper beneath it.
- Test piece - the insulated conductor or cable specimen prepared for the test.
- Filter paper - the conditioned paper placed under the specimen to detect flaming droplets or particles.
- Group safety publication - the IEC publication category used for this standard under IEC Guide 104.
- Pre-mixed flame - the burner flame used by this method, supplied with controlled gas and air.
Who uses SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005?
SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005 is used by cable manufacturers, testing laboratories, and quality or technical staff who need to assess fire behaviour of electric and optical fibre cables. Buyers and specifiers can also use it when they need a documented method for comparing products or checking claimed fire performance. The main task is to run the test, observe flaming droplets or particles, and record whether they ignite the filter paper.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005?
- IEC 60332-1-1 - provides the apparatus and burner details used for the test.
- IEC Guide 104 - gives the framework for group safety publications.
- ISO 187 - supplies the conditioning atmosphere and conditioning procedure for the filter paper and samples.
- IEC 60332-1-2 - the companion test method that may be run at the same time when needed.
What does the SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005 document contain?
The document contains the test scope, the list of normative references, two defined terms, apparatus requirements, the full test procedure, and the method for evaluating results. It also includes two figures showing specimen arrangement and flame application, plus a table that sets the flame application time by specimen diameter. Annex A gives recommended pass/fail performance guidance, and Annex ZA links the referenced international publications to corresponding European publications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions -- Part 1-3: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable - Procedure for determination of flaming droplets/particles". This standard covers: Specifies a test procedure for assessment of falling flaming droplets/ particles when a single vertical electrical insulated conductor or cable, or optical fibre cable, is subjected to defined fire conditions. NOTE - Testing to EN 60332-1-3 may be performed simultaneously with that to EN 60332-1-2, if required. Recommended requirements for performance are given in Annex A. EN 60332-1-3 specifies the use of a 1 kW pre-mixed flame and is for general use, except that the procedure specified may not be suitable for the testing of small single insulated conductors or cables of less than 0,5 mm2 total cross-section because the conductor melts before the test is completed, or for the testing of small optical fibre cables because the cable is broken before the test is completed. Has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
Specifies a test procedure for assessment of falling flaming droplets/ particles when a single vertical electrical insulated conductor or cable, or optical fibre cable, is subjected to defined fire conditions. NOTE - Testing to EN 60332-1-3 may be performed simultaneously with that to EN 60332-1-2, if required. Recommended requirements for performance are given in Annex A. EN 60332-1-3 specifies the use of a 1 kW pre-mixed flame and is for general use, except that the procedure specified may not be suitable for the testing of small single insulated conductors or cables of less than 0,5 mm2 total cross-section because the conductor melts before the test is completed, or for the testing of small optical fibre cables because the cable is broken before the test is completed. Has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products; 29.060.20 - Cables; 33.180.10 - Fibres and cables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 20187:2000, SIST EN 60332-1-1:2005, SIST EN 12845:2015+A2:2026, SIST EN 13289:2002+A1:2013, SIST EN 12845:2015, SIST EN 13379:2002+A1:2013, SIST EN 12845:2015+A1:2020, SIST EN 13378:2002+A1:2013, SIST EN 12312-4:2014, SIST EN 1710:2006+A1:2008, SIST EN 12312-4:2024, SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2024, SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2020, SIST EN IEC 60709:2019, SIST EN 60709:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2010-01-3290, 2014/35/EU, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60332-1-3:2005
STANDARD
marec 2005
Preskusi na električnih kablih in kablih iz optičnih vlaken v požarnih razmerah
– 1-3. del: Preskus navpičnega širjenja ognja po posamezni izolirani žici ali
kablu – Postopek za ugotavljanje gorečih kapljic/delcev
Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Part 1-3: Test for
vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable – Procedure for
determination of flaming droplets/particles (IEC 60332-1-3:2004)
ICS 13.220.40; 29.060.20; 33.180.10 Referenčna številka
© Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60332-1-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2004
ICS 13.220.40; 29.020; 29.060.20
English version
Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions
Part 1-3: Test for vertical flame propagation
for a single insulated wire or cable -
Procedure for determination of flaming droplets/particles
(IEC 60332-1-3:2004)
Essais des câbles électriques Prüfungen an Kabeln, isolierten Leitungen
et à fibres optiques soumis au feu und Glasfaserkabeln im Brandfall
Partie 1-3: Essai de propagation verticale Teil 1-3: Prüfung der vertikalen
de la flamme sur conducteur Flammenausbreitung an einer Ader,
ou câble isolé - einer isolierten Leitung oder einem Kabel -
Procédure pour la détermination Prüfverfahren zur Bewertung fallender
des particules/gouttelettes enflammées brennender Tropfen/Teile
(CEI 60332-1-3:2004) (IEC 60332-1-3:2004)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2004-09-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Ref. No. EN 60332-1-3:2004 E
Foreword
The text of document 20/698/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60332-1-3, prepared by IEC TC 20, Electric
cables, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 60332-1-3 on 2004-09-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2005-06-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2007-09-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60332-1-3:2004 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60332-1-2 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60332-1-2:2004 (not modified).
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE Where an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
1) 2)
IEC 60332-1-1 - Tests on electric and optical fibre cables EN 60332-1-1 2004
under fire conditions
Part 1-1: Test for vertical flame
propagation for a single insulated wire or
cable – Apparatus
1)
IEC Guide 104 - The preparation of safety publications - -
and the use of basic safety publications
and group safety publications
1) 2)
ISO 187 - Paper, board and pulps EN 20187 1993
Standard atmosphere for conditioning and
testing and procedure for monitoring the
atmosphere and conditioning of samples
1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.
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Essais des câbles électriques
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Partie 1-3:
Essai de propagation verticale de la flamme
sur conducteur ou câble isolé –
Procédure pour la détermination des
particules/gouttelettes enflammées
Tests on electric and optical fibre cables
under fire conditions –
Part 1-3:
Test for vertical flame propagation
for a single insulated wire or cable –
Procedure for determination of
flaming droplets/particles
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60332-1-3 © IEC:2004 – 3 –
CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5
1 Scope.9
2 Normative references.9
3 Terms and definitions .9
4 Test apparatus.11
4.1 General.11
4.2 Ignition source.11
4.3 Filter paper.11
5 Procedure.11
5.1 Sample.11
5.2 Conditioning .11
5.3 Positioning of test piece and filter paper.11
5.4 Flame application .13
6 Evaluation of test results.13
Annex A (informative) Recommended performance requirements .19
Bibliography .
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TESTS ON ELECTRIC AND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES
UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS –
Part 1-3: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated
wire or cable – Procedure for determination of flaming droplets/particles
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