IEEE Std 848-2015
IEEE Standard Procedure for the Determination of the Ampacity Derating Factor for Fire-Protected Cable Systems - Redline

Standard No.

IEEE Std 848-2015

Release Date

2015

Published By

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Latest

IEEE Std 848-2015

Scope

A detailed test procedure is provided for determining the ampacity derating factor in the following cable installation configurations: block-out or sleeve-type cable penetration fire stops; conduits covered with a protective material; tray covered with a protective material; cable directly covered or coated with a fire-retardant material; and free-air drops enclosed with a protective material.

IEEE Std 848-2015 history

• 2015 IEEE Std 848-2015 IEEE Standard Procedure for the Determination of the Ampacity Derating Factor for Fire-Protected Cable Systems - Redline
• 1996 IEEE Std 848-1996 IEEE Standard Procedure for the Determination of the Ampacity Derating of Fire-Protected Cables