Fire-Resistant Cabling: Why the cable and the fixing matter

When it comes to life-safety systems, maintaining circuit integrity during a fire is critical. From fire alarms and emergency lighting to smoke control systems, the cable and the method used to support it both have an important role to play.

As BS 7671:2018 + Amendment 4 becomes mandatory for new work from 15 October 2026, electrical contractors need to ensure that fire-resistant cabling systems are specified and installed with suitable fire-rated support.

Cable and fixing: a complete system

British Cable Company’s Flam Guard range is designed for applications where cables need to continue operating during a fire. Depending on the specification, fire-resistant cables can be required to maintain circuit integrity for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes, making them suitable for critical applications such as fire alarms, emergency lighting and smoke extraction systems.

But selecting a fire-resistant cable is only part of the solution. The cable also needs to remain securely supported when exposed to extreme temperatures.

That’s where the LINIAN FireClip™ comes in.

Independently fire tested to 120 minutes to BS EN 50200 and 90 minutes to DIN 4102-12, FireClip is designed to maintain cable support during fire conditions. Its non-combustible, single-component design eliminates the need for separate plugs, screws or washers, helping contractors create a secure fire-rated installation while reducing installation time.

Ready for Amendment 4

Amendment 4 reinforces the importance of appropriate cable support in installations where cables need to maintain their function during fire conditions. With the transition period ending on 15 October 2026, contractors should ensure the products they specify are suitable for the requirements of the latest edition of BS 7671.

Combining a suitable fire-resistant cable such as BCC Flam Guard with a purpose-designed fire-rated fixing such as LINIAN FireClip provides a straightforward approach to specifying and installing critical circuits.

Faster installation without compromising fire performance

Compliance doesn't have to mean complicated installation.

FireClip's single-component design means contractors can drill, position the clip over the cable and push it into place — without separate plugs, screws or washers. This can significantly reduce installation time compared with traditional multi-component fixing methods.

For contractors working on large fire alarm, emergency lighting or other life-safety installations, combining fire-resistant cable performance with a fast, secure and independently tested fixing can help simplify specification, installation and compliance.

BCC Flam Guard and LINIAN FireClip: two UK-focused solutions working together to help keep critical circuits supported when they matter most.