Abstract
Traditionally fire safety has been achieved and controlled by setting detailed requirements for components in a system. Today the key term is `performance-based', i.e. one is aiming at setting requirements which guarantee sufficient performance of the whole system allowing flexibility in the use of the components. This paper makes a brief review of key parameters characterizing the fire behaviour of materials and products made thereof. The problems of setting performance-based requirements appropriate to telecommunication applications of plastics are also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 133-144 |
Journal | Progress in Rubber and Plastics Technology |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |