FP400 – Model Specification

General

Cables for power supply to essential services required to operate in the event of fire should possess the highest levels of resistance to fire and mechanical damage. Unless protected by other means, armoured cables are to be preferred for such applications.

Cables should meet the fire performance requirements of BS 6387 Category CWZ, BS EN 60332-1-2, BS EN 50266-2-4, BS EN 61034-2 and produce less than 0.5% acidic gases when tested in accordance with BS EN 50267-2-1.

Voltage rating

The cables shall be rated at 600/1000V.

Conductors

Conductors shall consist of stranded plain annealed copper in circular of shaped construction.

Insulation

The insulation shall be of a robust cross-linked type complying with BS7655 type GP8 (XLPE). The thickness shall comply with BS7846.

A mineral ceramic fire resistant tape shall be applied over the conductor to meet the fire resistance test requirements.

Core Identification

2 to 5 cores shall be identified by colours and 7 to 37 cores shall be identified by printed number on a white core.

Bedding

An extruded low smoke halogen free bedding shall be applied over the laid up cores so that the complete assembly has a reasonably circular shape. The thickness shall comply with BS7846.

Metallic Armour

The armour shall comprise a single layer of galvanised steel wires, complying with the requirements of BS7846.

Outer sheath

The sheath shall be a robust extruded compound complying with BS7655 type LTS1. The thickness shall comply with BS7846.

Certification

The fire resistant properties of the cable shall be certified by a recognised approval body.

Manufacturing expense

The manufacturer shall have at least 10 years experience in the supply of fire resistant cables of similar construction.

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