AEI Cables commentary on cabling safety
AEI Cables has published commentary calling on the electrical supply chain to follow its duty of care on cabling safety during the current economic climate.
In its commentary, AEI Cables said specifiers, main contractors and installers are responsible for making sure cabling choices are relevant and safe for each application.
The company said Category 3 Control fire performance cables sit at the upper end of requirements.
These cables are designed to withstand heat and flames for up to 120 minutes.
AEI Cables said the cables support critical safety circuits in tall buildings, office spaces, hospitals, shopping malls and stadia.
The systems powered by these cables assist firefighting operations and support safe evacuation in life safety situations.
Fire performance requirements and standards
AEI Cables said recent legislation affecting electrical and fire safety includes the Building Safety Act 2022.
The Act sets new requirements for higher-risk buildings, defined here as those of at least 18 metres in height or at least seven storeys containing at least two residential units.
AEI Cables’ Firetec Enhanced cabling has been approved and certified by LPCB to BS8519 (Annex B), Category 3 Control as well as Category 2 Control.
Under BS8519, the code of practice contains six cable categories.
Three categories apply to power cables and three apply to control cables.
The categories cover survival times of 30, 60 or 120 minutes.
Dover sets out AEI Cables position
Stuart Dover, general manager of AEI Cables, said: “There are many challenges facing the electrical supply chain, not least the sheer amount of legislation and guidance being issued as well as tough trading conditions.
“At the same time, we must not forget our responsibilities to ensure the relevant cabling products and accessories are chosen for each project.
“Ultimately, we are talking about the safety of people moving about in large buildings.
“This goes beyond legislation.
“If in doubt, please seek guidance because the choice of cabling and level of fire performance is of paramount importance in the event of a fire.”
AEI Cables also said its products are supplied with approvals from independent bodies including BASEC and LPCB.
The company added that it holds approvals from organisations including Lloyds, the MoD and LUL, and works to international standards around the world.
AEI Cables warns on cabling safety across electrical supply chain
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AEI Cables commentary on cabling safety
AEI Cables has published commentary calling on the electrical supply chain to follow its duty of care on cabling safety during the current economic climate.
In its commentary, AEI Cables said specifiers, main contractors and installers are responsible for making sure cabling choices are relevant and safe for each application.
The company said Category 3 Control fire performance cables sit at the upper end of requirements.
These cables are designed to withstand heat and flames for up to 120 minutes.
AEI Cables said the cables support critical safety circuits in tall buildings, office spaces, hospitals, shopping malls and stadia.
The systems powered by these cables assist firefighting operations and support safe evacuation in life safety situations.
Fire performance requirements and standards
AEI Cables said recent legislation affecting electrical and fire safety includes the Building Safety Act 2022.
The Act sets new requirements for higher-risk buildings, defined here as those of at least 18 metres in height or at least seven storeys containing at least two residential units.
AEI Cables’ Firetec Enhanced cabling has been approved and certified by LPCB to BS8519 (Annex B), Category 3 Control as well as Category 2 Control.
Under BS8519, the code of practice contains six cable categories.
Three categories apply to power cables and three apply to control cables.
The categories cover survival times of 30, 60 or 120 minutes.
Dover sets out AEI Cables position
Stuart Dover, general manager of AEI Cables, said: “There are many challenges facing the electrical supply chain, not least the sheer amount of legislation and guidance being issued as well as tough trading conditions.
“At the same time, we must not forget our responsibilities to ensure the relevant cabling products and accessories are chosen for each project.
“Ultimately, we are talking about the safety of people moving about in large buildings.
“This goes beyond legislation.
“If in doubt, please seek guidance because the choice of cabling and level of fire performance is of paramount importance in the event of a fire.”
AEI Cables also said its products are supplied with approvals from independent bodies including BASEC and LPCB.
The company added that it holds approvals from organisations including Lloyds, the MoD and LUL, and works to international standards around the world.
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