Cable fire performance standards BS8519, BS8491 and BS7846

Published: 17 January 2011 Category: News

In this first issue of VoltiTECH for 2011, we cover the cable fire performance standards BS8491 (large diameter power cables), and BS7846 (fire resistant alarm cable - new performance categories relating to 30, 60 and 120 minutes). It also covers BS8519 (April 2010) Code of Practice for fire performance cables (power and control). Please click on the links to see all the articles!

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Cable fire performance standards BS8519, BS8491 and BS7846

James Hunt
Managing Editor

Dear Reader

Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Q & A of the Month, chosen from the many Q & As of the Day for this issue of VoltiTECH, concerns whether non-fire rated cables are acceptable for use with an HMO building fire detection system. It is answered by the ECA.

Q & A of the Day - Are non-fire rated cables OK for this HMO building fire detection system?

	Draka - Building Regs Approved Doc B - does your installation comply with fire safety engineering requirements?

	Prysmian - Understanding BS 8519 - A new standard for life safety and fire fighting systems

	BASEC on high performance fire resistant cables

	Draka - BS 8519:2010 - Code of Practise explained

	Prysmian - Fire resistant cables explained

	Draka clarifies the confusion surrounding new code of practice

	FAQs on Prysmian’s FP200 Gold cable

... this month's practical snag and its solution from the NICEIC

Supporting of fire alarm cables

In addition to providing adequate support, the method of support for fire alarm cables should be non-combustible.

Fire alarm cables supported only by means such as plastic tie lips or plastic trunking can create a serious hazard to fire fighters, who may become entangled in the cables in the event of a fire.