Firefly fire clips have won the ‘Industrial Product of the Year’ in the prestigious Electrical Industry Awards 2017.
The clips fit on the inside or outside of Marshall-Tufflex mini/maxi trunking and conduit, holding cables secure in the event of a fire to ensure escape routes remain free and accessible.
“Falling or hanging cables can pose a major safety hazard in the event of a building fire,” said Marshall-Tufflex Technical Services Manager, Nick Hayler. “This latest award and the test results underline just how effective Firefly clips are at preventing this, even in very high temperatures and over a period of time; their spring-loaded design means they embed themselves tighter into a substructure as fire takes hold, making it almost impossible for overhead cables to fall.”
Firefly clips are compliant with Amendment 3 of BS 7671:2008 of the Wiring Regulations which requires cabling above escape routes to be supported by fire-resistant fastenings and fixings to prevent collapse in extreme heat. Installation of the clips also satisfies fire regulations prohibiting the use of non-metallic clips or plastic trunking as the sole means of support for cables.
Firefly clips fix to walls and ceilings, are quick and easy to install and do not reduce the usable space for cables. The internal version fits within trunking prior to cable installation; the external version can be retrofitted. Firefly clips are also available in kits which include specifically designed, fully compliant fixings for either masonry or cavity walls that will also ensure that the wiring stays in place.
