Published: 23 March 2012
Category: Q&A
This question is about the use of armoured cable within conduit. It is answered by BASEC (Theme – Cables and Wiring):
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Question: Can an armoured cable be put in a PVC conduit for aesthetic purposes?
Answer: A PVC sheathed armoured cable, such as BS 5467, could be enclosed in a PVC conduit with few ill-effects.
However, if the cable is a low smoke halogen free type (e.g., BS 6724) or has specific fire performance (e.g., BS 7846), then the use of a PVC conduit could have deleterious effects on the cable in a fire, and guidance should be sought from the cable manufacturer.
Other types of conduit may be more suitable.
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