What is this standard about?
BS EN 60695-8-1 is a revised technical document, providing guidance on the measurement and interpretation of heat release from electro-technical products and materials from which they are constructed.
Who is this standard for?
- Technical committees
- Manufacturers and suppliers of electro-technical products
- The fire testing industry
- Health and safety personnel
Why should you use this standard?
In the design of any electro-technical product, the risk of fire and the potential hazards associated with fire need to be considered, taking into account the component circuit and equipment design as well as the choice of materials.
One of the most important measurements in fire testing is of heat release – it is used as an important factor in determining fire hazard when considering the parameters in fire safety engineering calculations. BS EN 60695-8-1 specifies current recommendations. It covers the principles of determining heat release and the parameters used to report heat release data.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 60695-8-1 has been systematically reviewed by experts to ensure its continued market relevance and contains the following significant technical changes:
- A modified introduction
- Reference to IEC 60695-1-12
- Revised terms and definitions
- Mandatory statements in a new sub clause 6.5