TS EN 60695-4

TS EN 60695-4 is a terminology standard for fire hazard testing. It provides a common vocabulary for the terms used in tests that assess fire behaviour in electrical and electronic products, helping technical reports, laboratory work and engineering communication use the same concepts with the same meaning.

Why terminology matters in fire testing

Fire hazard testing is used to understand how materials, components and products respond to ignition, flame spread, heat exposure and combustion-related conditions. The terms covered by this standard support that work by defining the general language of fire tests, including core concepts such as specimen, test conditions, ignition, burning and related evaluation wording. In practice, this makes results easier to compare and interpret across different laboratories and product areas.

What this part covers

As a terminology part, this standard is about shared definitions rather than a specific apparatus, numerical limit or single test method. Its value is strongest where fire-test language must be consistent: in electrical equipment documentation, material selection, safety engineering and references to appropriate test methods. Clear terminology supports more reliable communication about fire performance without changing the underlying physics of ignition and burning.

• Defines common terms used in fire hazard testing.
• Supports consistent language for electrical and electronic product fire evaluations.
• Helps align laboratory reports and technical documentation.
• Focuses on terminology rather than a specific test procedure.