Cavicel - Fire Resistant Cables

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Fire Resistant Cables
The Last Cable Standing
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CAVICEL 4
Construction and General Information 6

Construction 6
Standards at a glance 8
Standards 14
Cable Selection 15
Fire Resistant Cables 16

SR 114H 16
SR 114E 17
SR 125 E30 18
SR 125 RF1 19
SR 125H 20
SR 225 21
SR 118 22
SR 220 23
SR 109 24
SR 116H 25
SR 112 26
SR 206 27
SR 106H 28
SR 145 29
SR 140 30
SLO-FR / MLO-FR 31
Fire Tests 32
Recommendation for handling and storage 34
Reference Installations 35
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“The Last Cable Standing”
Fire: a serious problem

Fires have a high cost in terms of loss of
human life and of damages to plants and
structures.
About a third of fires originate inside buildings.
Research studies in this field state that the
most commonly identified cause of death from
a fire accident is being overcome by gas or
smoke (Department for Communities and Local
Government - formerly ODPM - Fire Statistics,
United Kingdom, 2005).
Other influential sources have demonstrated that
for the last 50 years, the average time
from ignition of a fire to flashover has gone
from 15 minutes to 3 minutes, thus seriously
complicating the escape from fire. And this is
due only to the increase of plastics in home and
buildings.
It has to be kept into consideration, then, that
even the most sophisticated alarm systems
or emergency systems can be useless if
their performances are compromised by the
destruction of the cables because of the fire. This
is the reason why, over the last few years, the
companies have strongly invested in design and
development of insulation material and of
cables granting the best performances in case of
fire, while reducing fumes and acid gases emission
and granting the circuit integrity even in
case of fire.
Cavicel has been present for years onto the market
with its own products and its own experience.
Cavicel, Conducting Value 3

CAVICEL
When talking about safety, a particular care must be paid to your interlocutor.
When you then have to choose products that must safeguard systems and human lives, you have
to make sure that your choice is the right one.
The cables, for instance, that quite often cannot be seen, being hidden in walls or below the floor,
but run for kilometres around us, must be chosen by a company you trust.
Cavicel is present onto the market with a wide range of products, including the fire
resistant cables FIRECEL that are installed in over 30 countries.
Buildings, skyscrapers, public buildings, chemical and
petrochemical plants, undergrounds, manifold applications that
have a common denominator: they require a safe use of cables.
When selecting cables that should guarantee specific
performances in case of fire, it is necessary to choose a reliable
company, with a long experience and careful to technology
evolution.
A reliable company, having a long experience that allows to gain the
market trust.
The security of our cables during a fire

Cavicel has started designing and manufacturing fire resistant cables
in the first 70s. Before that, it studied halogen free special compounds
having very low fume development, when the relevant norms were not
defined yet; Cavicel has then used these products in the manufacturing
of its fire resistant cables. In 1983 the first patent covering an enhanced
flame resistant cable had been deposited and the manufacturing of
special products for specific requirements had been enlarged.
Those have been more and more used with a wider and wider diffusion in many fields. The study
has then included the optic fibres and in 1999 Cavicel deposited a patent covering fire resistant
fibre optic cables.
To improve as much as possible the research and development activity, Cavicel has equipped
itself since many years with a fire test laboratory capable to carry out tests according to several
international standards. A bigger guarantee for our Customer.
Why CAVICEL
We have a long experience in designing and manufacturing special cables for over 50 years, and
we have always worked closed to our customers to understand the real needs.
Our cables installed in more than 50 countries say that we have the right knowledge and
experience in approaching the market.
We know the problems that a fire could cause to the cables, in terms of both signal interruption and
fume emission that could prevent the evacuation or the rescue.
There are a lot of problems to handle, we know, and this is why we work together with our
customers to deepen all the problems.
The right Partner is important to CAVICEL and this is why we put our experience at customers’
disposal.
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CAVICEL
Where CAVICEL
Our cables are installed in the following countries:
Algeria, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong,
Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan,
Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia,
Maldive, Malta, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines,
Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi
Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Syria,
Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom,
Usa, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen.
Many destinations, but only one origin: Italy
Total Quality
Quality means different things to different people.
Quality is not only our approved Quality System
according to ISO 9001 by CSQ – Italy and LPCB – UK.
Quality is not only our full equipped test laboratory to
certified required characteristics of cables.
For CAVICEL Quality simply means to satisfy customers
not only supplying them the required products, but
working together in a professional way to create a long
lasting successfully relationship.
Our growth and success stem from the quality of our
promise and the certainty of delivering on promise.
Quality also means respect for the environment and this
is why Cavicel is now ISO 14001 certified.
Our Value
We are cable manufacturer, but we do not only supply
cables. We grant the satisfaction of the right solution in
cable application. And this means to have fully evaluated
all customers’ requirements, not only in term of cable
performance, but in term of service, knowledge, reliability
in order to assure the best value for the customer. We try
to understand our partner’s situation and criticality. Than
we just create a cable which let’s your value flow free.
This is CAVICEL: Conducting Value.

Construction and Conductors

General Information Conductors can generally be according to EN 60288:
class 1 class 2 class 5

solid stranded flexible
Insulation
The most widespread technologies to guarantee the
electric cables connection integrity during a fire are
currently the following:
■■ ceramified silicone-rubber
■■ mica-glass tape and cross-linked polyolefine
The taping with mica tape is the most typical solution; Type of conductors are chosen according to electrical characteristics,
it allows the use of several insulation materials since required flexibility, type of connection systems or specific installation
the fire resistance is guaranteed by the tape. conditions, for example:
The silicone rubber is currently the most frequently ■■ in presence of vibration or movement or reduced bending radius is
used solution and simplifies and speeds up the preferable class 5 flexible conductor,
installation, thanks to the easy peeling and to the lack ■■ class 1 solid conductor is preferable for permanent installation,
of tape. crimping termination,
Mica-glass tape Silicone rubber ■■ in presence of corrosive atmosphere, high temperature or to
facilitate the soldering is preferable tinned conductor.
Cabling
Fire resistant cables generally can be laid-up in
concentric construction and in pairs.
Twisting is important to reduce noise in circuits and
also the lay of twist in some constructions must be
carefully considered.
Screening
Screens are often used in instrumentation cables to prevent or reduce
possible interference in cables that can be caused by the following
reasons:
■■ Cross-talk from adjacent pairs or triples;
■■ Interference induced by external source such as electrical
equipments, machinery, power line.
The most popular screen is:
Aluminium/polyester tape
with a tinned copper drain wire
or earth conductor
Following screens can also been used, when required:
Copper/polyester tape
with a tinned copper drain
wire, for a better screen effect
Bare copper braid
for electromagnetic
interference or when the cable
is subject to movements
Aluminium/polyester or copper/polyester tapes normally have a total thickness

from 25 to 100 µm, according to standards and are wrapped with an overlap
>125% to assure a full coverage even in case of bending.
In continuous contact with metallic side there could be an earth tinned
conductor, same cross section of the other cores, or a drain wire, normally
tinned copper, 0.5 sqmm, stranded or solid, according to cable specifications.
Copper braid normally has a coverage from 80% to 95%. This type of
screen presents a lower electrical resistance, a very good protection also to
electromagnetic noises and a higher mechanical resistance compared to
aluminium/polyester tape. It is suitable for mobile applications.
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Construction and General Information
Armouring
Metallic armour are used when cables have to be installed direct buried,
or if mechanical protection is required.
Following points must be considered:
■■ Required tensile load
■■ Expected pressure on cable during service
Sheath ■■ Protection against rodent

■■ Protection against accidental damage
To optimize the behaviour in case of fire, best sheath ■■ Minimum required bending radius.
is made of LSZH (Lows Smoke Zero Halogen)
materials since, thanks to that, fire would not be SWA: single layer of galvanized steel
propagated, toxic or corrosive gases would not be wires, with diameters according to
developed and a minimum quantity of white fumes relevant standards, coverage min.
are emitted. 90%. This armour assures a very good
Other materials can obviously be used in case of mechanical protection and tensile
specific installation requirements, such as: strength. An additional counterspiral
PVC, for example, where a higher resistance to oils tape increases solidity, if required.
and chemicals is required (this material contains GSWB: galvanized steel wire braid,
halogens, so it emits acid gas and smoke). diameter of wire: 0.20 - 0.25 -
PE, when a higher resistance to water and moisture 0.30 - 0.40 mm, with coverage of
is required (this material is no anti-flame, though). >80%. It assures a good mechanical
resistance, allowing a lower bending
radius compared to other armour. It is
preferable when there is movement or
vibration.
For special application is possible to
use stainless steel, tinned copper or
special alloy wires.

Standards at a glance
A higher and higher care is paid towards safety in many places and environments in general.
Fire is considered one of the most frequent cause of disasters and human lives loss.
The standards have tried more and more to face this problem under various aspects.
Over the last few years, particularly, both national (BS, DIN, CEI) and international (EN, IEC) standards
have gone through a remarkable evolution.
The evolution, though, is so fast that it is difficult to always have an updated picture.
The purpose of this section is therefore to provide an overview on how the standards have faced
the definition, the choice and the installation of the electric cables concerning the fire risks.
Reference is also made to outdated standards since they are still present in many specifications.
Fire resistance
Fire resistance means that the cable or the installation where the cable is
installed is capable to continue to operate even in case of fire for a
specific period of time (from 30 to 180 minutes).
To be more precise, it is possible to have two different definitions:
■■ Circuit Integrity (or Insulation Integrity) which indicates tests
exclusively referred to cables;
■■ System Circuit Integrity is referred to tests on cables and systems
(ladder, cable tray, clamps).
In some countries, such as Germany or Belgium, the first characteristics
(Circuit Integrity) is often indicated by an abbreviation (FE180 in case the
test lasts 180 min) and the second one (System Circuit Integrity) by the
abbreviations E30, E60, E90 that indicate the cable resistance for 30, 60 and
90 minutes according to a specific test and with different installation systems.
Fire resistance - Circuit Integrity Fire resistance - System Circuit Integrity Flame non propagation
Fire resistance - System Circuit

Integrity - Reference Standards
Fire resistance - Circuit integrity - Reference Standards
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Behaviour to the fire of the electric cables

The behaviour of the electric cables in case of fire can be evaluated according to various aspects:
Fire resistance - Non propagation of fire - Emission of fumes and acid gases
The first aspect can be considered as “active” since the cable continues to perform its main function:
transmit power and signals even during the fire.
The other characteristics can be defined as “passive”, but of primary importance, by limiting the fire
propagation and by reducing fumes and gases that are developed by the combustion and that cause
severe damages and human lives losses. It must be considered, in fact, that most commonly identified
causes for death from a fire incident are due to gas or smoke.
Reaction to fire propagation Emission of fumes and acid gases

Cables can be a critical vehicle for the fire transmission CAVICEL always uses LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
since they run for long tracts, even in vertical ducts that could sheaths for its FIRECEL cables (unless when specifically
behave as chimneys and therefore propagate the fire even in prescribed because of special working conditions). This term
other areas. indicates materials that are properly formulated to guarantee,
CAVICEL uses high self-extinguishing materials and besides the high self-estinguishing characteristic, also a low
realizes constructive solutions that contrast the flame emission of clear fumes, without halogens (corrosive gases)
propagation. and that do not develop toxic gases in case of combustion.
Normally two characteristics are checked: non propagation Other acronyms are used, some of which are registered; it
of flame on a single cable alike the wiring and the non is important though that the required performance are clear.
propagation of flame on more cables assembled as a bunch, A term which is not too clear is, for instance, the acronym
as generally happens for electric installations. LSF (Low Smoke and Fumes), that, not making any reference
to halogens, could also be referred to PVC; in this case, the
characteristics of corrosive gases absence is missing.
Non propagation of fire Smoke Density Acid Gas Emission

Fire resistance - Circuit Integrity

The first tests on fire resistance cables were only providing
the presence of flame, for example for IEC 331 standards, for a
period of 180 minutes at a temperature of 750°C.
Subsequently the test conditions have been extended, by
changing the duration, by increasing the temperature of the
flame and by adding mechanical stress and water sprays.
These modifications allowed to better simulate the real fire Fire resistance
conditions, with mechanical stresses due to the fall of materials
and with the presence of water for the putting out of the same.
The standard BS 6387 has been introduced by keeping that
into consideration: it was providing three tests on three
different cable samples: one only with the flame, up to 950°C
(cat. C), one with the flame and water spray (cat. W), one with
the flame and mechanical stresses (cat. Z). This test is still used
but its limit is to require three different tests on three different
cable samples.
BS EN 50200 standard has solved this problem since the same
cable sample is simultaneously stressed by the flame action,
by the mechanical shock and by water spray.
Fire resistance - Circuit integrity - Reference Standards

IEC 60331 - Tests for electric cables under fire conditions - Circuit integrity. This is one of the first tests that had been introduced to verify electric cables fire
resistance. Currently it is divided in more parts that describe the test modes, the conditions and the equipment to use. The test, originally carried out only in
presence of fire, now also stresses the cable with mechanical shocks. In details, the standard is subdivided in several parts:
IEC 60331-1 ed1.0 (2009-05) - Part 1: Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 °C for cables of rated voltage up to and including
0,6/1,0 kV and with an overall diameter exceeding 20 m
0,6/1,0 kV and with an overall diameter not exceeding 20 mm
0,6/1,0 kV tested in a metal enclosure
IEC 60331-11 ed1.1 Consol. with am1 (2009-07) - Part 11: Apparatus - Fire alone at a flame temperature of at least 750 °C
IEC 60331-21 ed1.0 (1999-04) - Part 21: Procedures and requirements – Cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,6/1,0 kV
IEC 60331-23 ed1.0 (1999-04) - Part 23: Procedures and requirements - Electric data cables
IEC 60331-25 ed1.0 (1999-04) - Part 25: Procedures and requirements - Optical fibre cables
BS EN 50200:2006 - Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. The cable undergoes the action of the flame
at 850°C and mechanical shocks. The test duration is expressed in minutes and is recorded in the classification: PH 15 - PH 30 - PH 60 - PH 90 - PH 120.
Annex E of the standard also foresees the water stress, as previously provided by BS 8434-1 standard.
This test is equivalent to IEC 60331-2.
BS EN 50362:2003 - Method of test for resistance to fire of larger unprotected power and control cables for use in emergency circuits. This standard provides
the same tests foreseen by IEC 60331-1 standards (Temperature of the flame 830°C, with mechanical stresses)
BS 6387:1994 - Specification for performance requirements for cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions. This can be defined as the
“historical” standard for fire resistance cables since in many countries it is still the most widespread one. It has been the first to include also mechanical stress and
water action in the fire resistance test of electric cables. The cables can be tested in different conditions, but most commonly required are:
Cat C - test with flame at 950°C for 180 minutes.
Cat W - test with flame for 15 minutes and flame and water for further 15 minutes at 650°C.
Cat Z - test with flame and mechanical shocks for 15 minutes at 950°C.
Reference is also made to constructive standards, such as BS 7629 one.
BS 8434-2:2003+A2:2009 - Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables. Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency
circuits. BS EN 50200 with a 930° flame and with water spray. This standard is foreseen by BS 5839-1:2002 standards and is an extension of the test
conditions according to BS EN 50200 standards. The cable is stressed by the flame at 950°C with mechanical shocks for 60 minutes and further 60 minutes
with the addition of water spray. Since it has not been included in the BS EN 50200 standard yet, it is still in force.
BS 8491:2008 - Method for assessment of fire integrity of large diameter power cables for use as components for smoke and heat control systems and certain
other active fire safety systems. This standard is related to cables included in BS 7346-6, and certain other active fire safety systems. It is applicable to cables
of rated voltage not exceeding 600/1 000 V and of overall diameter greater than 20 mm. The test method in BS 8491:2008 includes subjecting the cable under
test to radiation via direct impingement corresponding to a constant temperature attack of 842 °C, to direct mechanical impacts corresponding to a force of
approximately 10 N, and to direct application of a water jet simulating a water fire fighting jet. The test method given in this standard includes three different test
durations to allow testing of cables intended for different applications.
BS 8434-1:2003 (SUPERSEDED) - Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables. Test for unprotected small cables for use in
emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with addition of water spray. This standard is no longer in force since it has been replaced by Annex E of the S EN 50200
standard. Reference to it is made in BS 5839-1:2002 standard, in order to add a test with water. The cable is tested at 830°C for 15 minutes in presence of
flame and mechanical shocks and for 15 minutes with flame, mechanical shocks and water spray.
NF C 32-070 - Tests for classification of conductors and cables with respect to their fire behaviour. This test differs from the others since the cable is not directly
in contact with the flame, but it is positioned in a steel conduit inside a circular oven. The oven reaches a temperature of 920°C and this causes the cable
combustion. Mechanical shocks are applied to the conduit containing the cable; furthermore, the cable is subjected to tensile strength.
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Constructive standards
BS 7629-1:2008 - Electric cables. Specification
for 300/500 V fire resistant screened cables having
low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when
affected by fire. Multicore and multipair cables.
This standard includes the currently most common
cables onto the market of the fire resistant cables.
Those cables are used in fire alarm and emergency
lighting applications. They have a rated voltage of
300/500 V.
Fire resistance - System Circuit Integrity Generally, the cables are particularly flexible and easy
to be installed.
In this case it is required a fire resistance verification on These standards require that the cables get through
the installed cables, as for instance according to DIN 4102 the fire resistance tests prescribed by BS 6387
standards, part 12, where the cables are tested in real standards.
installation conditions and the resistance is verified at 30, 60
and 90 minutes (the cables are in fact classified E30, E60, BS 7846:2009 - Electric cables. Thermosetting
E90). insulated, armoured, fire-resistant cables of rated
Another standard included in this category is NBN 731.020. voltage 600/1000 V, having low emission of
smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.
Specification.
This standard refers to the armoured cables with
rated voltage 600/1000 V.
Fire resistance - System Circuit The circuit integrity performance under fire conditions
Integrity - Reference Standards is assessed on the basis of various tests which either
separately measure resistance to fire, resistance to
DIN 4102-12 - Fire behaviour of building materials and building fire with water, and resistance to fire with mechanical
components - Part 12: Circuit integrity maintenance of electric shock, or in combination measure resistance to fire
cable systems - Requirements and testing. This test foresees the with mechanical shock and water.
installation of cables in specifically defined conditions, on ladder, BS EN 60702-1:2002 - Mineral insulated cables and
cable tray, ceiling installations, in a 3 meters long oven, for a period their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding
up to 90 minutes, with a flame temperature that reaches 1000°C. In 750 V. Cables.
this case, the SYSTEM formed by cables and accessories is tested. These standards apply to mineral insulated cables.
Those cables have an insulation completely different
NBN 713.020 - Protection contre l’incendie - Comportement au feu
from those seen so far: they are extremely resistant
des matériaux et éléments de construction - Résistance au feu des
but rigid. Their installation is not handy and a
éléments de construction (avec addendum 1994) (Fire fighting - Fire particular care has to be paid to the installation to
performance of building materials and products - Fire resistance prevent moisture absorption by the mineral oxide.
of building materials). The cables are installed in a 3 x 3 m testing
room. They are installed on cable trays and undergo the flame
action up to 1000°C. The cables are classified according to their
operating life.

Code of practice and general standards

BS 5839-1:2002+A2:2008 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for system design, installation, commissioning and
maintenance. BS 5839-1:2002+A2:2008 provides recommendations for the planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire
detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings, other than dwellings. It does not recommend whether or not a fire alarm system should be
installed in any given premises. Recommendations for fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings are given in BS 5839-6. Cables are described
in clause 26. This standard introduces two different levels of resistance of cables during a fire (standard and enhanced type) and many prescriptions
regarding installations. The “standard” cable must withstand the flame at 830°C for 30 minutes, the “enhanced” type at 950°C for 120 minutes.
Besides the EN 50200 test, the cable must also get through specific BS tests, such as the BS 8434, that, however, will be gradually absorbed by the
EN standards. New fire tests are described in this standard, based on EN 50200, modified to include exposure to water spray. Even if BS 6387 is not
expressively called up, for standard cross reference anyway this standard is still required. Other standards of the same series are:
BS 5839-6:2004 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for the design, installation and maintenance of fire detection and
fire alarm systems in dwellings.
BS 5839-8:2008 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of
voice alarm systems.
BS 5839-9:2003 - Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of
emergency voice communication systems
BS 5266-1:2005 - Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises. Cables installed for these systems have to withstand to
fire for at least 60 minutes according to BS EN 50200.
BS 7346-6:2005 (SUPERSEDED) - Components for smoke and heat control systems. Specifications for cable systems.
BS 8519:2010 - Selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety and fire-fighting applications. Code of practice.
BS 8519 gives guidance and recommendations on the selection and installation of power and control cable systems. It covers systems that are
required to maintain their circuit integrity for life safety and fire-fighting applications. It also gives specific recommendations for electrical system design
for such applications, and recommended limits for survival times.
Flame non propagation Non propagation of fire

In this case, a single cable sample undergoes the flame These tests simulate the chimney effect in vertical installation of
action of a bunsen burner. The test only lasts few minutes. bunch of cables.
The tests differ for quantity of installed cables in the vertical
BS EN 60332 - Tests on electrical and optical cables under structure and for the duration of the flame application.
fire conditions. These stardards describe the test conditions
for a single cable. The test lasts between 1 and 8 minutes, BS EN 60332-3:2009 - Common test methods for cables
depending on the cable diameter. under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-
BS EN 60332-1-1:2004 - Tests on electrical and optical cables mounted bunched wires or cables. This test is the most
under fire conditions. Test for a vertical flame propagation for common one to verify the behaviour of a cable vs the fire
a single insulated wire or cable. Apparatus. This test refers to propagation. The cables are installed on a vertical ladder inside
cables having standard dimensions. a metal cabinet and undergo the action of a ribbon flame at
750°C.
BS EN 60332-2-1:2004 - Tests on electrical and optical cables
The standard is subdivided in several parts that differ one from
under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame propagation for a
the other for the quantity of cable to be installed, the installation
single small insulated wire or cable. Apparatus. This test applies
mode and the flame application time.
to small dimensions cables. BS EN 60332-3-10:2009 - Common test methods for cables
BS 4066-1 and 2 :1980 (SUPERSEDED) - Tests on electric under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-
cables under fire conditions. Method of test on a single vertical mounted bunched wires or cables. Apparatus
insulated wire or cable. This standard is no longer in force and is BS EN 60332-3-21:2009 - Procedures. Category A F/R.
replaced by the BS EN 60332. Installation in two layers (front and rear). Test time: 40 minutes.
The quantity of the installed cable is equal to 7 litres of insulating
BS EN 50265-1:1999 (SUPERSEDED) - Common test material per 1 meter installed cables.
methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance BS EN 60332-3-22:2009 - Procedures. Category A.
to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor Installation in one layer (front). Test time: 40 minutes. The
or cable. Apparatus. This standard is no longer in force and is quantity of the installed cable is equal to 7 litres of insulating
replaced by the BS EN 60332 standard. material per 1 meter installed cables.
BS EN 60332-3-23:2009 - Procedures. Category B.
Installation in one layer (front). Test time: 40 minutes. The
quantity of the installed cable is equal to 3,5 litres of insulating
material per 1 meter installed cables.
BS EN 60332-3-24:2009 - Procedures. Category C.
BS EN 60332-3-25:2009 - Procedures. Small cables. Category D
BS 4066-3:1994, IEC 60332-3:1992 (SUPERSEDED) - Tests
on electric cables under fire conditions. Tests on bunched wires
or cables. This standard is no longer in force and is replaced by
the BS EN 60332-3:2009.
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Acid Gas Emission

The gases developed by the cables in case of fire could be
Smoke Density corrosive. A cause for their corrosivity can be the emission
of halogens that can be present either in the polymers that
The standards describe the modality to be followed to form the cable insulation or sheath (PVC for example) or added
measure the visibility decay inside a closed area, through disguised as anti-flame products.
the measurement of a luminous beam, by burning a specific There are mainly two systems to measure how dangerous
quantity of cables. they are. A system allows to measure the halogen contents
BS EN 61034 - Measurement of smoke density of cables in the gas; the second one measures both the pH and the gas
burning under defined conditions. The test is carried out in a conductivity.
3 x 3 m metal hood with a luminous beam that is transferred BS EN 50267 - Common test methods for cables under
between two walls. The light decay due to the smoke that fire conditions. Tests on gases evolved during combustion
develops should not exceed specific values. of materials from cables. This test allows to determine the
BS EN 61034-1:2005 Test apparatus corrosivity of the acid gases, generally halogens, that develop
BS EN 61034-2:2005 Measurement of smoke density of during the electric cable combustion.
cables burning under defined conditions. Test procedure and BS EN 50267-1:1999 Apparatus.
requirements. BS EN 50267-2-1:1999 Procedures. Determination of the
The previous standards related to fume emission measurement amount of halogen acid gas. This part of the standard defines
were: the method to measure the halogens quantity, by having them
BS 7622-1:1993 (SUPERSEDED) - Measurement of smoke bubbling in a solution that is then titrated.
density of electric cables burning under defined conditions. BS EN 50267-2-2:1999 Procedures. Determination of
Test apparatus. This standard is no longer in force and was degree of acidity of gases for materials by measuring pH and
replaced by the BS EN 50268-1:2000, even though this too is conductivity. In this case the standard allows to measure the
superseded by now. pH and the conductivity of a solution where are collected the
gases developed by the combustion of the single materials
BS EN 50268-1:2000 (SUPERSEDED) - Common test (insulation and sheath).
methods for cables under fire conditions. Measurement of BS EN 50267-2-3:1999 Procedures. Determination of degree
smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions. of acidity of gases for cables by determination of the weighted
Apparatus. This standard is no longer in force and is replaced average of pH and conductivity. In this case the standard allows
by the BS EN 61034-1:2005. to calculate a weighed average of the measured value of pH,
conductivity of a solution where the gases developed by the
combustion of the materials forming the cable are collected
The contents of this section is an overview of the problems related (normally insulation and sheaths).
to the state of the art behaviour of the electric and fibre optic cables BS 6425-1:1990 (SUPERSEDED) - Test on gases evolved
in case of fire. The picture is quite complex, both for the problems during the combustion of materials from cables. Method for
critical state and for all the connections and prescriptions existing determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved during
between the various standards. combustion of polymeric materials taken from cables. This
Deliberately we did not deepen this topic since this would require standard is no longer in force and is replaced by the BS EN
many more pages and it would be useless in this context. 50267 standard.
It is anyhow the position of Cavicel as far as the cable behaviour
in case of fire in industrial plants is concerned; more detailed BS 6425-2:1993 (SUPERSEDED) - Test on gases evolved
technical information could be required any time at our Technical during the combustion of materials from cables. Determination
Department. of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by measuring pH and
conductivity. This standard is no longer in force and is replaced
by the BS EN 50267 standard.
(updated to March 2010)

Standards
BS British Standard Institution EN (continued)
Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency Test for vertical flame propagation for a single small
BS 5266-1 EN 60332-2
lighting of premises insulated wire or cable
Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted
EN 60332-3
BS 5839-1 of practice for system design, installation, commissioning bunched wires or cables
and maintenance Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under
EN 61034
Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of defined conditions
BS 5839-6 practice for the design, installation and maintenance of fire IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings
Conductors of insulated cables - Guide to the dimensional
Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code IEC 60228
limits of circular connectors
BS 5839-8 of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and
maintenance of voice alarm systems Test for electrical cables under fire conditions. Circuit
IEC 60331
integrity.
Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings. Code of
BS 5839-9 practice for the design, installation, commissioning and Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire
maintenance of emergency voice communication systems IEC 60332-1 conditions -Test for vertical flame propagation for a single
insulated wire or cable
Specification for performance requirements for cables
BS 6387 Test on electric cables under fire conditions - Test for
required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions
IEC 60332-3 vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires
Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, non-armoured or cables
cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for
BS 7211 electric power, lighting and internal wiring, and having low Power cables with extruded insulation and their
emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up
IEC 60502-1
by fire to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) - Part 1: Cables for rated voltages
of 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (Um = 3,6 kV)
Components for smoke and heat control systems.
BS 7346-6 Method for determination of amount of halogen acid gas
Specifications for cable systems
IEC 60754-1 evolved during combustion of polymeric materials taken
Electric cables. Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant from cables
screened cables having low emission of smoke and
BS 7629-1 Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by
corrosive gases when affected by fire. Multicore and IEC 60754-2
multipair cables measuring pH and conducivity
Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured, fire- IEC 60793-1 Optical fibres
resistant cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V, having low IEC 60794-1 Optical fibre cables
BS 7846
emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning
fire. Specification IEC 61034-2
under defined conditions (LT)
Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of NBN Norme Belge
electric cables. Test for unprotected small cables for use in
BS 8434-2 Fire resistance of electical cables - Classification and test
emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with a 930° flame and NBN C 30-004
with water spray methods
Method for assessment of fire integrity of large diameter NBN 713-020 Fire resistance of building materials
power cables for use as components for smoke and NF Norme Française
BS 8491
heat control systems and certain other active fire safety
Insulated cables and flexible cords for installations -
systems
NF-C-32-070 Classification tests on cables and cords with respect to
CEI Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano their behaviour to fire
CEI 20-11 / Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage SS Singapore Standard
EN 50363 energy cables
Fire resistant cables - Performance requirements for
Tests for electric cables under fire conditions - Circuit SS 299 part 1 cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire
CEI 20-36/2-1 integrity - Part 21: Procedures and requirements - Cables conditions
of rated voltage up to and including 0,6/1,0 kV Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik
VDE
Fire resistant elastomeric insulated cables, halogen free Informationstechnik
CEI 20-45
(LSOH) with rated voltage Uo/U 0.6/1 kV Wiring cables for telecommunication and data processing
DIN Deutsches Institut fur Normung systems
VDE 0815
Fire behaviour of building materials and building part 814 - Testing of cables, wires and flexible cords
DIN 4102 components - Part 12: Circuit integrity maintenance of Continuance of insulation effect under fire conditions
electric cable systems; requirements and testing part 267 - Common test methods for cables under fire
EN European Norm conditions - Test on gases evolved during combustion of
Methods of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small VDE 0482 materials from cables
EN 50200
cables for use in emergency circuit part 1034 - Measurement of smoke density of cables
Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted burning under defined conditions
EN 50266
bunched wires and cables
Method of determination of amount of halogen acid gas
EN 50267/2-1 evolved during combustion of polymeric materials taken
from cables
Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by
EN 50267/2-2
measuring PH and conductivity
Sectional specification for instrumentation and control
EN 50288-7
cables
Method of test for resistance to fire of larger unprotected
EN 50362
power and control cables for use in emergency circuits
Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low
EN 50363
voltage energy cables
EN 60228 Conductors of insulated cables
Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated
EN 60332-1
wire or cable
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Standards / Cable Selection
Cable Selection Matrix

All cables comply with following standards:
EN/IEC 60332, EN 50266, EN 50267, IEC 60754, EN/IEC 61034.
protections
basic design standards fire resistant standards
insulation
mica/XL compound
BS 6387 C-W-Z
fibre optic cable
NBN C 30-004
IEC 60331-21
IEC 60331-23
IEC 60331-25
NBN 713-020
SS 299 part 1
voltage rating
copper cable
DIN 4102-12
IEC 60502-1
EN 50288-7
BS 7629-1
CEI 20-45
CEI 20-36
VDE 0815
VDE 0472
EN 50200
BS 7211
BS 7846
BS 5839
silicone
armour
shield
page
SR 114H n 300/500 V n n • n standard n PH30/PH60 16
SR 114E n 300/500 V n n • n enhanced n PH120 17
SR 125 E30 n 225 V n n n n n n 18
SR 125 RF1 n 300 V n n PH90 n n n 19
SR 125H n 300/500 V n n • n n PH90 n n 20
SR 225 n 300/500 V n n • n n 21
SR 118 n 300/500 V n PH90 n n n 22
SR 220 n 300/500 V n • n n 23
SR 109 n 450/750 V n n • PH120 n n 24
SR 116H n 450/750 V n • PH90 n n 25
450/750 V
SR 112 n n n n 26
0,6/1 kV
SR 206 n 0,6/1 kV n • n n 27
SR 106H n 0,6/1 kV n • n PH90 n n 28
SR 145 n 0,6/1 kV n • n PH90 n 29
SR 140 n 0,6/1 kV n n n n PH60/PH90 30
SLO-FR
MLO-FR n • n 31
• = on request.

Fire Resistant Cable Cable construction

Silicone Insulation Conductors
Plain annealed copper wire, solid class 1 or stranded class 2 according to
Firecel SR 114H EN 60228.
Overall Screen Insulation

High performance fire resistant silicone rubber type EI2.
Cabling
Insulated cores are cabled together.
■■ U-SR/OS/LSZH 300/500 V
Overall screen
■■ R-SR/OS/LSZH 300/500 V Aluminium/polyester tape.
Circuit protective conductor or drain wire
Cables up to 4 cores Uninsulated tinned copper conductor of the same section and class as the
approved by LPCB, insulated conductors in the 2-, 3- and 4-core cables. Drain wire of 0.5 mm2
certificate N° 217f tinned copper conductor is provided in cables of more than 4 conductors.
Outer sheath
LSZH thermoplastic material type LTS3.
Colour red or white (other colours on request).
Applications
Firecel SR 114H are primarly intended for use in Colour code up to 4 cores to HD 308
emergency lighting, fire detection and fire alarm 2 cores blue - brown
system circuits. 3 cores brown - black - grey
Tipical application are: 4 cores blue - brown - black - grey
■■ BS 5266-1 for emergency lighting of premises 7 cores centre: brown
■■ BS 5839-1 for standard fire resistant cables in fire 1st layer: brown - black - 4 cores white
detection and fire alarm systems for building 12 cores centre: brown - black - white
■■ BS 5839-8 for voice alarm systems 1st layer: brown - black - 7 cores white
■■ BS 5839-9 for emergency voice communication 19 cores centre: brown
systems. 1st layer: brown - black - 4 cores white
2nd layer: brown - black - 10 cores white
(on request the cores can be one colour only, identified by printed numbers)
Operating temperature
-40°C to +90°C Applicable Standards
Basic design BS 7629-1
Fire resistant BS 6387 (cat. C-W-Z) / EN 50200 (class PH30 and PH60)
Minimum bending radius EN 50200 annex E (fire, mechanical shock and water spray)
6 times the outer diameter. Flame retardant EN 60332-1-2
Acid gas emission EN 50267-2-1
Smoke density EN 61034-2
N° of cond. x cross section Outer diameter Weight

(mm2) (mm) (kg/km)
1 mm2 solid U-SR/OS/LSZH
2x1,0 7,1 80
3x1,0 8,0 95
4x1,0 8,3 115
7x1,0 10,0 165
12x1,0 12,5 255
19x1,0 15,0 380
1,5 mm2 solid U-SR/OS/LSZH
2x1,5 8,0 95
3x1,5 8,5 115
4x1,5 9,4 150
7x1,5 11,3 225
12x1,5 14,5 350
19x1,5 17,0 520
1,5 mm2 stranded R-SR/OS/LSZH
2x1.5 8,4 106
3x1.5 8,9 134
4x1.5 9,8 166
2x2.5 9,4 135
3x2.5 10,0 170
4x2.5 11,0 210
2x2,5 9,9 145
3x2,5 10,3 180
4x2,5 11,8 250
4 mm2 stranded R-SR/OS/LSZH
2x4 11,5 210
3x4 12,2 260
4x4 13,5 330
approximate values
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Plain annealed copper wire, solid class 1 or stranded class 2 according to
Firecel SR 114E EN 60228.

Mica/Glass fire resistant tape covered by high performance fire resistant silicone
rubber type EI2.
Cabling
■■ U-mSR/OS/LSZH 300/500 V Insulated cores are cabled together.
■■ R-mSR/OS/LSZH 300/500 V Overall screen
Aluminium/polyester tape.
Cables up to 4 cores Circuit protective conductor
approved by LPCB, Uninsulated tinned copper conductor of the same section and class as the
certicate N° 217g insulated conductors in the 2-, 3- and 4-core cables. Drain wire of 0.5 mm2 tinned
copper conductor is provided in cables of more than 4 conductors.
Outer sheath
LSZH thermoplastic material type LTS3.
Applications Colour red or white (other colours on request)
Firecel SR 114E are primarly intended for use in
emergency lighting, fire detection and fire alarm Colour code up to 4 cores to HD 308
system circuits. 2 cores blue - brown
Tipical application are: 3 cores brown - black - grey
■■ BS 5266-1 for emergency lighting of premises 4 cores blue - brown - black - grey
■■ BS 5839-1 for enhanced fire resistant cables in fire 7 cores centre: brown
1st layer: brown - black - 4 cores white
detection and fire alarm systems for building
■■ BS 5839-8 for voice alarm systems
12 cores centre: brown - black - white
1st layer: brown - black - 7 cores white
■■ BS 5839-9 for emergency voice communication
19 cores centre: brown
systems. 1st layer: brown - black - 4 cores white
2nd layer: brown - black - 10 cores white
Operating temperature (on request the cores can be one colour only, identified by printed numbers)
Basic design BS 7629-1
Minimum bending radius Fire resistant BS 6387 (cat. C-W-Z) / EN 50200 (class PH120)
6 times the outer diameter. EN 50200 annex E (fire, mechanical shock and water
spray) / BS 8434-2 (120 min)
Flame retardant EN 60332-1-2

(mm2) (mm) (kg/km)
1 mm2 solid U-mSR/OS/LSZH
2x1,0 7,9 85
3x1,0 8,4 105
4x1,0 9,3 125
7x1,0 10,5 175
12x1,0 14,5 300
19x1,0 17,5 470
1,5 mm2 solid U-mSR/OS/LSZH
2x1,5 8,8 105
3x1,5 9,3 130
4x1,5 10,3 165
7x1,5 12,1 230
12x1,5 16,0 380
19x1,5 17,5 470
1,5 mm2 stranded R-mSR/OS/LSZH
2x1.5 9,2 110
3x1.5 9,4 135
4x1.5 10,5 170
2,5 mm2 solid U-mSR/OS/LSZH
2x2.5 10,2 150
3x2.5 10,8 190
4x2.5 12,0 240
2,5 mm2 stranded R-mSR/OS/LSZH
2x2,5 10,3 155
3x2,5 10,9 190
4x2,5 12,1 250
4 mm2 stranded R-mSR/OS/LSZH
2x4 12,2 220
3x4 13,0 280
4x4 14,4 350
approximate values


Firecel SR 125 E30 Solid plain annealed copper wire.

Insulation
Overall Screen High performance fire resistant silicone rubber compound type HJ1.
Cable elements
Insulated cores are twisted to form pairs.
■■ JE-H(St)H FE180/E30 Two-pair cable had four cores laid in quad formation.
■■ JE-H(St)H Bd Z FE180/E30 Cabling
Pairs are cabled together.
■■ U-SR/OS/LSZH 225 V In cables with 8 pairs or more 4 pairs are assembled to form a bunch, the
bunches are cabled together.
Approved by VDE Flame barrier
Reg. No 7549 Special fire proof tape.
Overall screen
Aluminium/polyester tape with copper drain wire.
Applications Outer sheath
Firecel SR 125 E30 are wiring cables for LSZH thermoplastic material type HM2.
Colour orange or red with printed “BRANDMELDEKABEL” for fire alarms.
telecommunication and information processing
systems where absence of halogen and
improved properties in case of fire and specified Colour code
continuance of insulation effect when exposed Each bunch blue - red / grey - yellow / green - brown / white - black
to flame. Bunch identication plastic numbered tape
For fixed installation in dry and humid premises,
may be embedded in plaster, not for power
supply, external use or underground laying.
Applicable Standards
Basic design VDE 0815
Fire resistant VDE 0472-814 (FE180) / IEC 60331-23
Operating temperature Functionality of cabling system DIN 4102 Part 12 (E30)
-40°C to +90°C Fire retardant VDE 0472 Part 804 (test C) /
EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) / IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
Flame retardant EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
Minimum bending radius Acid gas emission VDE 0482-267 / EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
10 times the outer diameter. EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
Smoke density VDE 0482-1034 / EN 61034-2 /
IEC 61034-2
Outer diameter Weight

N° of pairs x conductor diameter (mm) (kg/km)
section 0,5 mm2 solid JE-H(St)H FE180/E30
1x2x0,8 mm 6,1 52
2x2x0,8 mm (quad cabled) 7,5 77
4x2x0,8 mm 10,5 133
section 0,5 mm2 solid JE-H(St)H Bd Z FE180/E30
8x2x0,8 mm 17,4 296
12x2x0,8 mm 18,9 368
16x2x0,8 mm 20,7 442
20x2x0,8 mm 22,7 508
32x2x0,8 mm 24,5 772
40x2x0,8 mm 26,5 946
52x2x0,8 mm 28,0 1016
approximate values
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Firecel SR 125 RF1 Solid plain annealed copper wire.

Insulation
Overall Screen High performance fire resistant silicone rubber.
Cable elements
■■ U-SR/OS/LSZH 300 V Two-pair cable had four cores laid in quad formation.
Cabling
Three pairs are cabled together.
Approved by ISIB
(Institut de Securite Flame barrier
Incendie - Belgium) Glass tape.
Overall screen
Aluminium/polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire.
Applications Outer sheath
LSZH thermoplastic material.
Firecel SR 125 RF1 are designed, manufactured and
Colour orange (other colours on request).
tested as data transmission cables for emergency
services. These are used for data and voice
transmission when high frequency signal has to be Colour code
assured also in the event of a fire. Single pair white - blue
Multipair white - blue numbered
Fire resistant NBN C 30-004 (cat. F3) / NBN 713-020 (RF1) /
Minimum bending radius EN 50200 (PH90) / IEC 60331-23
Fire retardant NBN C 30-004 (cat. F2) / EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) /
10 times the outer diameter.
IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
Flame retardant NBN C 30-004 (cat. F1) / EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
Acid gas emission EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
Smoke density EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2

N° of pairs x conductor diameter (mm) (kg/km)
section 0,65 mm2 solid U-SR/OS/LSZH
1x2x0,9 mm 6,5 60
2x2x0,9 mm (quad cabled) 7,4 85
3x2x0,9 mm 10,9 145
approximate values


Firecel SR 125H Plain annealed copper wire, solid class 1 or stranded class 2 according to
EN 60228.

High performance fire resistant silicone rubber.
Cable elements
■■ U-SR/OS/LSZH 300/500 V Insulated cores are twisted to form pairs.
■■ R-SR/OS/LSZH 300/500 V Cabling
Overall screen
Applications Aluminium/polyester tape with copper drain wire.
Firecel SR 125H are designed, manufactured and
Outer sheath
tested as data transmission cables for emergency
LSZH thermoplastic material
services. These are used for data and voice
Colour red (other colours on request).
transmission when high frequency signal has to be
assured also in the event of a fire.
Colour code
Operating temperature Cables up to 6 pairs black-red / black-blue / red-blue / yellow-black /
yellow-red / yellow-blue
-40°C to +90°C
Cables above 6 pairs all pairs black-red numbered on black conductors
Minimum bending radius Applicable Standards

Basic design BS 7629
Fire resistant EN 50200 (PH90) / EN 50362 (PH90) / IEC 60331-21 /
BS 6387(cat. C-W-Z) / SS 299 part 1
Fire retardant EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) / IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
N° of pairs x cross section Outer diameter Weight

(mm2) (mm) (kg/km)
1x2x0.5 6,5 56
2x2x0.5 9,5 94
3x2x0.5 10,5 118
5x2x0.5 12,0 167
6x2x0.5 13,0 197
10x2x0.5 16,5 273
15x2x0.5 20,5 410
20x2x0.5 22,6 520
1 mm2 stranded R-SR/OS/LSZH
1x2x1 7,4 77
2x2x1 10,6 130
3x2x2 11,2 196
5x2x1 13,7 245
6x2x1 14,8 300
10x2x1 18,9 378
15x2x1 23,2 567
20x2x1 26,2 831
1x2x1.5 8,7 100
2x2x1.5 10,2 188
3x2x1.5 12,9 223
5x2x1.5 16,7 346
6x2x1.5 17,5 426
10x2x1.5 23,4 541
15x2x1.5 28,9 892
20x2x1.5 32,5 1182
approximate values
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Mica/XLPE Insulation Conductors
FIRECEL SR 225 Plain annealed copper wire, stranded according to EN 60228 class 2.
Insulation
Overall Screen Mica/Glass fire resistant tape covered by extruded cross-linked XLPE compound.
Cable elements
■■ R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH 300/500 V Cabling
Overall screen
Applications Aluminium/polyester tape with copper drain wire.
Firecel SR 225H are designed, manufactured and Outer sheath
tested as data transmission cables for emergency LSZH thermoplastic material.
services. These are used for data and voice Colour red (other colours on request).
transmission when high frequency signal has to be
assured also in the event of a fire.
Colour code
Operating temperature According to IEC 60189-2 (other colour code on request).
-40°C to +90°C
Minimum bending radius Fire resistant IEC 60331-23
10 times the outer diameter. Fire retardant EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) / IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
N° of pairs x cross section Outer diam. Weight

(mm2) (mm) (kg/km)
0,75 mm2 stranded R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH
1x2x0.75 7,8 64
2x2x0.75 10,7 118
5x2x0.75 14,8 218
10x2x0.75 20,1 380
15x2x0.75 24,9 535
20x2x0.75 28,2 680
1 mm2 stranded R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH
1x2x1 8,4 73
2x2x1 11,5 136
5x2x1 15,7 266
10x2x1 21,3 455
15x2x1 26,5 646
20x2x1 30,2 839
1,5 mm2 stranded R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH
1x2x1.5 9,3 87
2x2x1.5 13,0 165
5x2x1.5 18,1 342
10x2x1.5 24,8 606
15x2x1.5 30,8 862
20x2x1.5 34,9 1121
approximate values


Firecel SR 118 Plain annealed copper wire, solid according to EN 60228 class 1.
Insulation
High performance fire resistant silicone rubber type EI2.
■■ U-SR/LSZH 300/500 V Cabling
Outer sheath
Approved by ISIB LSZH thermoplastic material type HM2.
(Institut de Securite
Colour orange (other colours on request).
Incendie - Belgium)
Colour code
Applications Without earth conductor
2 cores black - blue
Firecel SR 118 are designed, manufactured and 3 cores black - blue - brown
tested as control cable for emergency services and 4 cores black - blue - brown - black
fire circuit control. With earth conductor
3 cores black - blue - yellow/green
Operating temperature 4 cores black - blue - brown - yellow/green
-40°C to +90°C
(for insulated conductors only: max 200°C). Applicable Standards
Fire resistant NBN C 30-004 (cat. F3)
Minimum bending radius NBN 713-020 (RF1 for section 1,5 mm2,
10 times the outer diameter. RF1.5 for section 2,5 mm2)
EN 50200 (PH90) / IEC 60331-21
Flame retardant NBN C 30-004 (cat. F1) / EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
Fire retardant NBN C 30-004 (cat. F2) / EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) /
IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2

(mm2) (mm) (kg/km)
1,5 mm2 solid U-SR/LSZH
2x1,5 7,4 70
3x1,5 7,9 93
4x1,5 8,8 122
2,5 mm2 solid U-SR/LSZH
2x2,5 8,8 105
3x2,5 9,4 141
4x2,5 10,4 183
approximate values
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Firecel SR 220 Plain annealed copper wire, stranded according to EN 60228 class 2.
Insulation
Mica/Glass fire resistant tape covered by extruded cross-linked XLPE compound.
■■ R-mXLPE/LSZH 300/500 V Cabling
Insulated cores cabled together.
Outer sheath
Applications LSZH thermoplastic material.
Colour orange or white (other colours on request)
Firecel SR 220 are designed, manufactured and
tested for general application.
Colour code to HD 308
Operating temperature Without earth conductor
2 cores blue - brown
-40°C to +90°C 3 cores brown - black - grey
4 cores blue - brown - black - grey
Minimum bending radius 5 cores blue - brown - black - grey - black
10 times the outer diameter. Above 5 cores black numbered
With earth conductor
3 cores yellow/green - blue - brown
4 cores yellow/green - brown - black - grey
5 cores yellow/green - blue - brown - black - grey
Above 5 cores yellow/green - black numbered
Basic design EN 50288-7
Fire resistant IEC 60331-21
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2

(mm2) (mm) (kg/km)
0,75 mm2 stranded R-mXLPE/LSZH
2x0.75 7,3 68
3x0.75 8,0 83
4x0.75 8,7 100
1 mm2 stranded R-mXLPE/LSZH
2x1 7,9 82
3x1 8,4 96
4x1 9,4 121
7x1 11,3 174
12x1 15,1 282
19x1 18,0 424
2x1.5 8,5 100
3x1.5 9,3 126
4x1.5 10,1 150
7x1.5 12,2 220
12x1.5 16,5 365
19x1.5 19,5 544
2x2.5 9,7 139
3x2.5 10,4 168
4x2.5 11,5 206
7x2.5 14,0 310
12x2.5 18,8 514
19x2.5 22,4 782
approximate values

Fire Resistant Flexible Cable Cable construction

Firecel SR 109 Plain annealed copper wire, flexible according to EN 60228 class 5.
Insulation
Overall Screen High performance fire resistant silicone rubber.
Cabling
■■ F-SR/OS/LSZH 450/750 V Overall screen
Aluminium/polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire.
Outer sheath
Firecel SR 109 are designed, manufactured and Colour red (other colours on request).
tested for general application in power and signal
wiring, for emergency circuit and fire circuit control Colour code to HD 308
where high rejection to electrostatic noise is needed. Without earth conductor
Operating temperature 3 cores brown - black - grey
-40°C to +90°C 4 cores blue - brown - black - grey
7 cores and above black numbered
With earth conductor
Minimum bending radius 3 cores yellow/green - blue - brown
8 times the outer diameter. 4 cores yellow/green - brown - black - grey
7 cores and above yellow/green - black numbered
Fire resistant CEI 20-36/2-1 / EN 50200 (PH120) / IEC 60331-21
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2

(mm2) (mm) (kg/km)
0,75 mm2 flexible F-SR/OS/LSZH
2x0.75 7,6 69
3x0.75 8,0 84
4x0.75 8,7 103
1 mm2 flexible F-SR/OS/LSZH
2x1 8,0 78
3x1 8,2 86
4x1 8,9 110
7x1 10,8 176
12x1 13,9 275
19x1 16,4 408
2x1.5 8,3 88
3x1.5 8,8 112
4x1.5 9,8 141
7x1.5 11,7 218
12x1.5 15,3 352
19x1.5 18,2 535
2x2.5 9,8 123
3x2.5 10,4 159
4x2.5 11,4 196
7x2.5 13,4 305
12x2.5 17,9 505
19x2.5 21,1 760
approximate values
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Firecel SR 116H Plain annealed copper wire, stranded according to EN 60228 class 2.
Insulation
■■ R-SR/LSZH 450/750 V Cabling
Outer sheath
Colour red (other colours on request).
Firecel SR 116H are designed, manufactured
and tested for general application in power
supply and signal wiring, for emergency circuit Colour code to HD 308
and fire circuit control. Without earth conductor
3 cores brown - black - grey
Operating temperature 4 cores blue - brown - black - grey
-40°C to +90°C 5 cores blue - brown - black - grey - black
(for insulated conductors only: max 200°C). With earth conductor
3 cores yellow/green - blue - brown
Minimum bending radius 4 cores yellow/green - brown - black - grey
Fire resistant CEI 20-36/2-1 / EN 50200 (PH90) / IEC 60331-21
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2

(mm2) (mm) (kg/km)
1,5 mm2 stranded R-SR/LSZH
2x1,5 7,8 96
3x1,5 8,3 116
4x1,5 9,3 147
5x1,5 10,5 180
2x2,5 9,2 138
3x2,5 9,8 169
4x2,5 11,3 222
5x2,5 12,3 259
4 mm2 stranded R-SR/LSZH
2x4 10,5 189
3x4 11,6 246
4x4 12,5 299
5x4 14,0 359
approximate values


Insulation
Single Core Mica/Glass fire resistant tape covered by extruded cross-linked compound
type EI5.
Twisting
Firecel SR 112X Only for FIRECEL SR 112X two conductors are twisted.
Twin Core Colours

Single core Red - black - blue - brown (other colours on request)
Twin core Red - black (other colours on request)
■■ R-mXLSZH 450/750 V
(600/1000 V for protected Applicable Standards
installation) Basic design BS 7211
Fire resistant BS 6387 (cat.C-W-Z tested in steel conduit)
Single core EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
approved by LPCB, Smoke density EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2
certificate N° 217d
Applications
Firecel SR 112 are designed, manufactured and
tested as cable fixed or protected installation for
power supply, lighting and control gear.
-40°C to +90°C
Minimum bending radius

Cross section Outer diameter Weight

(mm2) (mm) (kg/km)
SR 112
single core R-mXLSZH
1,5 3,4 26
2,5 4,0 38
4 4,7 60
6 5,3 84
10 6,6 128
16 7,6 190
25 9,4 294
SR 112X
twin core R-mXLSZH
2x1,5 6,8 52
2x2,5 8,0 76
2x4 9,4 120
2x6 10,6 168
2x10 13,2 256
2x16 15,2 380
2x25 18,8 588
approximate values
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Insulation
Mica/Glass fire resistant tape covered by extruded cross-linked XLPE compound.
■■ R-mXLPE/LSZH 0.6/1 kV Cabling
Outer sheath
LSZH thermoplastic material type ST8.
Applications Colour red (other colours on request).
Power supply and signals trasmission, indoors or
outdoors even wet environment.
For fixed laying in free air, in pipe or conduit, on Colour code to HD 308
masonry and metal structures or suspended. Without earth conductor
In places where in case of fire people are exposed 2 cores blue - brown
to serious risks for emission of smoke, toxic and 3 cores brown - black - grey
corrosive gases and where you want to avoid 4 cores blue - brown - black - grey
damage to facilities, equipment, goods. 5 cores blue - brown - black - grey - black
Suitable for feeding of: emergency exits, alarm With earth conductor
signals, warning of smoke or gas, escalators. 3 cores yellow/green - blue - brown
Suitable for laying underground direct or indirect. 4 cores yellow/green - brown - black - grey
-40°C to +90°C
Basic design IEC 60502-1
Minimum bending radius Flame retardant IEC 60332-1-2
10 times the outer diameter. Fire retardant IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
Acid gas emission IEC 60754-1
Smoke density IEC 61034-2
N° of cond. x cross section Outer diam. Weight

(mm2) (mm) (kg/km)
2x1,5 10,4 145
3x1,5 10,9 167
4x1,5 11,8 196
5x1,5 12,9 226
2x2,5 11,2 180
3x2,5 11,8 209
4x2,5 12,8 250
5x2,5 14,0 289
2x4 12,3 230
3x4 13,0 275
4x4 14,1 331
5x4 15,5 387
2x6 14,6 329
3x6 15,5 397
4x6 16,9 482
5x6 18,6 565
2x10 16,4 450
3x10 17,4 554
4x10 19,1 682
5x10 21,0 805
2x16 18,5 619
3x16 19,7 777
4x16 20,3 1050
5x16 23,9 1208
2x25 22,0 914
3x25 23,5 1161
4x25 26,0 1500
5x25 28,7 1700
approximate values


Firecel SR 106H Plain annealed copper wire, stranded class 2 for section up to 10 mm2 or flexible
class 5 for section above 10 mm2 according to EN 60228.
Insulation
■■ R-SR/LSZH 0.6/1 kV
Cabling
■■ F-SR/LSZH 0.6/1 kV Insulated cores are cabled together.
Outer sheath
Extruded LSZH thermoplastic material.
Applications Colour red (other colours on request).
Power supply and signals trasmission, indoor or
outdoor even wet environment. Colour code to HD 308
For fixed laying in free air, in pipe or conduit, on
masonry and metal structures or suspended. Without earth conductor
In places where in case of fire people are exposed 2 cores blue - brown
to serious risks for emission of smoke, toxic and 3 cores brown - black - grey
corrosive gases and where you want to avoid 4 cores blue - brown - black - grey
damage to facilities, equipment, goods. 5 cores blue - brown - black - grey - black
Suitable for feeding of: emergency exits, alarm With earth conductor
signals, warning of smoke or gas, escalators. 3 cores yellow/green - blue - brown
Suitable for laying underground direct or indirect. 4 cores yellow/green - brown - black - grey
-40°C to +90°C
(for insulated conductors only: max 200°C). Fire resistant EN 50200 (PH90) / EN 50362 (PH90) / IEC 60331-21 /
BS 6387 (cat. C-W-Z) / SS 299 part 1
Minimum bending radius Fire retardant EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) / IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
10 times the outer diameter. Acid gas emission EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2

(mm2) (mm) (kg/km)
2x1,5 9,2 124
3x1,5 9,8 148
4x1,5 10,6 176
5x1,5 11,5 214
2x2,5 10,0 155
3x2,5 10,6 188
4x2,5 11,5 228
5x2,5 12,6 266
2x4 11,2 207
3x4 12,1 263
4x4 13,6 332
5x4 14,5 399
2x6 13,1 298
3x6 14,4 372
4x6 15,8 463
5x6 17,6 576
2x10 15,9 441
3x10 16,8 541
4x10 18,5 680
5x10 20,5 850
16 mm2 flexible F-SR/LSZH
2x16 17,4 602
3x16 19,4 777
4x16 21,2 973
5x16 23,3 1202
approximate values
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Fire Resistant Flexible Cable Cable construction

Mica/G10 Insulation Conductors
Plain annealed copper wire, flexible according to EN 60228 class 5.
Firecel SR 145 Insulation
Mica/Glass fire resistant tape covered by extruded cross-linked compound type G10.
■■ FTG10OM1 0.6/1 kV Cabling
(F-mG10/LSZH 0.6/1 kV) Outer sheath
LSZH thermoplastic compound type M1.
Colour blue (other colours on request).
Applications Colour code to HD 308
Applications
Without earth conductor
Power supply and signals trasmission, indoors or 2 cores blue - brown
outdoors even wet environment. 3 cores brown - black - grey
For fixed laying in free air, in pipe or conduit, on 4 cores blue - brown - black - grey
masonry and metal structures or suspended. 5 cores blue - brown - black - grey - black
In places where in case of fire people are exposed Above 5 cores black numbered
to serious risks for emission of smoke, toxic and With earth conductor
corrosive gases and where you want to avoid 3 cores yellow/green - blue - brown
damage to facilities, equipment, goods. 4 cores yellow/green - brown - black - grey
Suitable for feeding of: emergency exits, alarm
Above 5 cores yellow/green - black numbered
signals, warning of smoke or gas, escalators.
Suitable for laying underground direct or indirect. Applicable Standards
Basic design CEI 20-45
Operating temperature Fire resistant EN 50200 (PH90) / EN 50362 (PH90) / IEC 60331-21
Flame retardant EN 60332-1-2
-40°C to +90°C Fire retardant EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C)
Minimum bending radius Smoke density EN 61034-2
Toxicity CEI 20-37/4-0
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km)
1,5 mm2 flexible F-mG10/LSZH
1x1,5 6,7 78
2x1,5 11,4 168
3x1,5 12,0 193
4x1,5 13,0 227
5x1,5 13,7 260
7x1,5 16,3 340
12x1,5 19,4 510
19x1,5 23,9 760
24x1,5 26,5 910
2,5 mm2 flexible F-mG10/LSZH
1x2,5 7,3 90
2x2,5 12,3 204
3x2,5 13,0 238
4x2,5 14,1 283
5x2,5 15,4 358
7x2,5 17,7 414
12x2,5 21,4 665
19x2,5 26,2 969
24x2,5 29,8 1200
4 mm2 flexible F-mG10/LSZH
1x4 7,7 98
2x4 13,4 255
3x4 14,2 302
4x4 15,5 363
5x4 17,1 482
1x6 8,5 123
2x6 15,0 341
3x6 15,9 412
4x6 17,4 502
5x6 19,3 620
1x10 10,5 198
2x10 18,3 510
3x10 19,5 620
4x10 21,4 859
5x10 24,3 1092
1x16 11,8 273
2x16 21,5 729
3x16 22,9 897
4x16 25,2 1107
5x16 28,1 1301
1x25 13,7 385
2x25 25,4 1120
3x25 27,2 1321
4x25 30,2 1475
5x25 33,5 2073
approximate values


Firecel SR 140
Plain annealed copper wire, stranded according to EN 60228 class 2.
Insulation
Armoured Mica/Glass fire resistant tape covered by extruded cross-linked XLPE compound.
Cabling
■■ R-mXLPE/LSZH/SWA/LSZH Bedding
0.6/1 kV LSZH thermoplastic material.
Armour
Single layer of galvanized steel wires (SWA).
Outer sheath
Power supply and signals trasmission, indoors Colour black (other colours on request).
or outdoors even wet environment.
For fixed laying in free air, in pipe or conduit, on Colour code to HD 308
masonry and metal structures or suspended. 2 cores blue - brown
In places where in case of fire people are 3 cores brown - black - grey
exposed to serious risks for emission of smoke, 4 cores blue - brown - black - grey
7 cores and above white numbered
toxic and corrosive gases and where you want
to avoid damage to facilities, equipment, goods. Applicable Standards
Suitable for feeding of: emergency exits, alarm
Basic design BS 7846
signals, warning of smoke or gas, escalators.
Fire resistant BS 7846 (cat. F2) / BS 6387 (cat. C-W-Z) /
Suitable for laying underground direct or EN 50200 (PH60)
indirect. Flame retardant EN 60332-1-2
Fire retardant EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C)
Operating temperature Acid gas emission EN 50267-2-1
-40°C to +90°C
N° of cond. x cross section Diameter under Outer diameter Weight
Minimum bending radius (mm2) armour (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
1,5 mm2 stranded R-mXLPE/LSZH/SWA/LSZH
2x1,5 8,8 13,8 364
3x1,5 9,8 14,8 418
4x1,5 10,6 15,6 460
7x1,5 12,8 18,2 607
12x1,5 16,8 23,1 988
19x1,5 19,4 26,4 1390
27x1,5 23,3 30,5 1760
37x1,5 26,4 34,0 2175
2,5 mm2 stranded R-mXLPE/LSZH/SWA/LSZH
2x2,5 9,6 14,6 416
3x2,5 10,7 15,7 480
4x2,5 11,2 16,2 514
7x2,5 13,8 19,9 818
12x2,5 18,2 25,4 1312
19x2,5 21,4 28,8 1705
27x2,5 25,8 33,4 2180
37x2,5 29,2 37,8 2950
4 mm2 stranded R-mXLPE/LSZH/SWA/LSZH
2x4 11,1 16,1 510
3x4 11,8 16,8 570
4x4 12,9 17,9 649
7x4 15,6 21,7 1004
12x4 20,9 28,1 1642
2x6 12,3 17,3 600
3x6 13,1 18,1 680
4x6 14,4 20,5 927
2x10 14,9 19,9 800
3x10 16,1 22,2 1078
4x10 17,7 23,8 1256
2x16 17,1 22,5 1034
3x16 18,3 24,4 1354
4x16 20,2 26,5 1625
2x25 20,3 26,6 1530
3x25 21,8 28,8 1972
4x25 24,1 31,3 2355
2x35 22,7 29,9 2055
3x35 24,3 31,7 2450
4x35 27,0 34,4 2943
approximate values
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Fire Resistant
Fibre Optic Cables
Fire Resistant Cable construction

Loose Buffered Cables Fibres
Singlemode and multimode fibres, with loose technology coating.
Single Tube Structure

■■ For type SLO-FR the jelly filled tube containing the fibres is reinforced with glass
■■ SLO-000-**-M1-A5-FR yarns and is wound with a flame resistant tape.
■■ For type MLO-FR the jelly filled tubes containing the fibres are individually
■■ SLO-000-**-M1-A1-FR wound with a mica tape and are cabled around a central steel or FRP
(fibreglass reinforced plastic) element. When necessary glass yarn is the traction
Multi Tube element. A flame resistant tape improves fire resistance.
Inner sheath (only for A1 and A3 armoured cables)
■■ MLO-000-**-M1-A5-FR LSZH thermoplastic compound.
■■ MLO-000-**-M1-A3-FR Armouring
■■ MLO-000-**-M1-A1-FR (DNV-QFCI) A1 Galvanized steel wire braid
A3 Corrugated steel tape
A5 Anti-rodent glass yarns
Applications
Outer sheath
These cables are mainly used inside buildings, LSZH thermoplastic compound.
tunnels or closed areas in general, are designed and Colour orange (other colours on request).
manufactured to guarantee the signal transmission
even in case of fire, thus safeguarding the operation
of the safety systems or of particularly critical and Applicable Standards
high speed connections. Optical fibre characteristics IEC 60793-1 / IEC 60794-1
Temperature range Flame retardant EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
-40°C to +90°C Acid gas emission EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
Minimum bending radius Smoke density EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2
Approved by:
NEK 606
Test Report DNV Certificate
WARRES N. L18679 N. E-9136

Tube diameter (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
-**- number of fibres SLO-000-**-M1-A5-FR
2÷6 2,7 8,0 70
8 ÷ 16 3,5 9,0 90
18 ÷ 24 4,2 10,0 100
-**- number of fibres SLO-000-**-M1-A1-FR
2÷6 2,7 11,5 160
8 ÷ 16 3,5 12,0 180
18 ÷ 24 4,2 13,0 200
-**- max number of fibres MLO-000-**(n)-M1-A5-FR
72 2,5 15,0 230
96 2,5 16,5 250
144 2,5 20,5 280
-**- max number of fibres MLO-000-**(n)-M1-A3-FR
72 2,5 16,5 290
SLO-FR-A5
SLO-FR-A1
MLO-FR-A5
MLO-FR-A3
MLO-FR-A1 (DNV-QFCI)
96 2,5 18,5 350

144 2,5 22,5 450
-**- number of fibres MLO-000-**(n)-M1-A1-FR (DNV-QFCI)
4 ÷ 24 2,5 13,5 230
36 ÷ 48 3,0 14,5 250
approximate values

Fire Tests
Cables have to be properly designed, manufactured and also tested.
Many tests are carried out during manufacturing or as final inspections.
Many of them are attended by customers or third part inspectors.
The tests are part of R&D, an extremely strategic activity for a Company
and this is the reason why CAVICEL has invested in this field.
You can find here the main tests concerning the behaviour of cables
under fire conditions, and our main test equipments.
It is important to verify all required performances and give the customers
the full compliance to the requirements.
CAVICEL is proud of its own laboratories and customers are always
welcome to visit them.
BS 6387 BS EN 50200
Following tests are carried out to verify if a cable is capable of maintaining Fire Resistance
circuit integrity under fire condition, fire with water, and fire with mechanical This test is carried out to verify the
shocks. circuit integrity of cables exposed
During the tests the cables are maintained at their rated voltage. to fire at 850°C and mechanical
shocks.
Fire Resistance (Cat. A B C S)
The cable is exposed to fire at the
specified temperature and time.
Classification
PH 15 flame exposure for 15 min
PH 30 flame exposure for 30 min
Fire and Water Resistance
(Cat. W) PH 60 flame exposure for 60 min
The cable is exposed for 15 minutes PH 90 flame exposure for 90 min
to flame at 650°C and for additional
15 minutes to fire and water spray. PH 120 flame exposure for 120 min
BS EN 50200 Annex E
(Standard Cable - BS 5839-1 - Clause 26.2d)
Fire Resistance
Fire Resistance with Mechanical This test is carried out to verify circuit
Shocks (Cat. X Y Z) integrity during a fire. The cable is
The cable is mounted on a vertical exposed to a flame at 830°C and
panel and shocked with a steel bar mechanical shocks for 15 minutes
for 15 minutes while submitted to and additional 15 minutes to flame,
the action of a flame. mechanical shocks and water spray.
Performance Table
Test Category BS 8434-2

(Enhanced Cable - BS 5839-1 - Clause 26.2e)
Fire Resistance
Fire Resistance
650 °C for 3 hours A This test is carried out to verify circuit
750 °C for 3 hours B integrity during a fire. The cable is
exposed to a flame at 930°C and
950 °C for 3 hours C mechanical shocks for 60 minutes
and additional 60 minutes to flame,
950 °C for 20 minutes S
mechanical shocks and water spray.
Resistance to Fire and Water
650 °C W
Resistance to Fire with Mechanical Shock
650 °C X
750 °C Y
950 °C Z
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Fire Tests
IEC 60331, CEI 20-36 BS EN 50267-2-1, IEC 60754-1, CEI 20-37/2-1

Fire Resistance HCl Emission
This test is carried out to verify circuit Each non metallic material of the
integrity even during a fire. A sample cable (~1.0 g) is burnt into a tube
of cable is held on a flame at about furnace up to 800 °C. A controlled
750°C for a period of minimum 90 air flow rate absorbs the generated
min, under rated voltage. No break gases in a appropriate solution.
or short circuit should occur. The The tritation of the solution allows
test can also be performed in more to determine the developed
severe conditions, up to 1100 °C. hydrochloric acid (HCl) amount.
Fibre optic cables can be tested in
same conditions, monitoring the
attenuation of the signal of one or
Standard Required values
more fibres.
BS EN 50267-2-1, IEC 60754-1,
≤0,5% HCl
Classification CEI 20-37/2-1
CEI 20-36/2-1 – IEC 60331-21 – Electrical cables up to 0,6/1 kV
CEI 20-36/2-3 – IEC 60331-23 – Data cables
CEI 20-36/2-5 – IEC 60331-25 – Fibre optic cables BS EN 50267-2-2, IEC 60754-2, CEI 20-37/2-2
Smoke Corrosivity
This test allows estimation of
NF C 32-070 corrosiveness against metals of
Fire Resistance gases released when cables burn.
This test is carried out to verify circuit Materials composing the cable
integrity during a fire. The cable is are burnt into a tubular oven with
into a tubular oven with gradually temperature higher than 935 °C.
increasing of temperature up to A controlled air flow rate absorbs
920°C. The cable is stressed by the generated gases in a specific
mechanical shocks and subjected to distilled water solution. pH and
tensile strength. conductivity are finally measured.

BS EN 50267-2-2, IEC 60754-2, pH ≥4,3
CEI 20-37/2-2 Conductivity ≤100 μS.cm-1
BS EN 60332-3, IEC 60332-3, CEI 20-22/3
Fire Propagation Test on Bunched
Cables
Samples of cables 3,5 m long in BS EN 61034-2, IEC 61034-2, CEI 20-37/3
quantities required by standard are Smoke Density
installed on a ladder inside a metallic In a 3 m cube metal cabinet,
cabinet. They are subjected to the samples of cables are burned by
action of a flame at 750°C for a 100 cm3 of alcohol contained in a
specific time (20 or 40 minutes). metal tray. A photometric system
Cables must not burn for more than is based on a light source and a
2,5 m. photocell placed horizontally in the
mid vertical plane of the cube, at
height of 2.15 m. Absorbance or
light transmission are measured.

BS EN 61034-2, IEC 61034-2,
≥ 60%
CEI 20-37/3 (Transmittance - LT)
BS EN 60332-1, IEC 60332-1, CEI 20-35/1
BS EN 60332-2, IEC 60332-2, CEI 20-35/2, for small Transmittance
diameter cables %
Flame Propagation Test on a 100

Single Cable
90
A 60 cm long sample of cable is
vertically fixed with two clamps 80
inside a small cabin, open on the LSZH cable
front. The cable is subjected to the 70
action of a flame produced by a
calibrated Bunsen burner. 60
The application time of the flame is
according to the cable diameter 50
60-480 seconds ). At the end of the
test the burnt portion of cable must 40
not be 50 mm close to the higher
30
clamp. PVC cable
20
10
Test time
10 20 30 40 min.
Fire source Fire source
on off

Recommendation for handling

and storage
Handling Unwinding
When handling drums, reasonable precautions should be taken to avoid To unwind cables during installation,
damage to the cable and injury to people. Due regard should be paid to please refer to following pictures.
the mass of the drum, the method and direction of rolling and the method
of lifting.
CORRECT
CORRECT INCORRECT
INCORRECT
CORRECT INCORRECT
CORRECT
INCORRECT
CORRECT INCORRECT
Battens, where applied, should
not be removed from drums until
Storage the cables are to be installed. Care
should be taken to avoid injury with
Cable drums should be stored so that the drum flanges do not contact nails when removing battens.
cable on another drum.
To remove possible plastic foil on
cable, do not use sharp tools that
could damage cable jacket.
CORRECT INCORRECT
Cables stored at temperatures which are below those recommended for

installation conditions, should not be subjected to any mechanical stress
including shocks, impact, bending and torsion.
If cables are not fully protected (with battens or plastic foils for example),
store should be in a protected area and not weather-beaten.
The cable end should be sealed to prevent ingress of moisture during
transport and storage.
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Recommendation for handling and storage
/ Reference Installations
“The Last Cable Standing” installed in:
Tsing Ma Bridge - Hong Kong
Park Tower - Dubai Tupras Izmir Refinery - Turkey
Emerald Palace - Palm Jumeirah - Dubai Airport Terminal 3 - Dubai
London Underground - UK
Reebok Stadium - Bolton - UK Rose Rotana Tower - Dubai
Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre

Glasgow - UK
Combined-Cycle Power Plant
Komotini - Greece Financial Center - Abu Dhabi
New Delhi Metro - India Burj Khalifa Tower - Dubai Atlantis Hotel - Palm Jumeirah - Dubai
We have tried, with this catalogue, to show you our experience, our way of thinking and operat-
ing in the creation of fire resistant cables.
We believe the cables you have seen here are good practical examples. When it comes to your
own cable we can co-design it together: you let us know your specific situation and we will
create your cable all around it. Cavicel can create it for you.
Thank you for calling Cavicel.

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its products and it undertakes be accurate.
itself to produce them using Specifications can change
clean technologies for the at any time, according to
respect and the protection of technical developments and
the environment. market changes.

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Construction and General Information 6

Fire Resistant Cables 16

Recommendation for handling and storage 34

Fire: a serious problem

Cavicel, Conducting Value 3

The security of our cables during a fire

Cavicel, Conducting Value 5

Construction and Conductors

class 1 class 2 class 5

Aluminium/polyester or copper/polyester tapes normally have a total thickness

Sheath ■■ Protection against rodent

Cavicel, Conducting Value 7

Fire resistance - System Circuit

Fire resistance - Circuit integrity - Reference Standards

Behaviour to the fire of the electric cables

Reaction to fire propagation Emission of fumes and acid gases

Non propagation of fire Smoke Density Acid Gas Emission

Cavicel, Conducting Value 9

Fire resistance - Circuit Integrity

Fire resistance - Circuit integrity - Reference Standards

Behaviour to the fire of the electric cables

Reaction to fire propagation Emission of fumes and acid gases

Cavicel, Conducting Value 11

Code of practice and general standards

Flame non propagation Non propagation of fire

Behaviour to the fire of the electric cables

Reaction to fire propagation Emission of fumes and acid gases

Acid Gas Emission

Cavicel, Conducting Value 13

Cable Selection Matrix

SR 114E n 300/500 V n n • n enhanced n PH120 17

SR 125 E30 n 225 V n n n n n n 18

SR 125 RF1 n 300 V n n PH90 n n n 19

SR 125H n 300/500 V n n • n n PH90 n n 20

SR 118 n 300/500 V n PH90 n n n 22

SR 109 n 450/750 V n n • PH120 n n 24

SR 116H n 450/750 V n • PH90 n n 25

SR 106H n 0,6/1 kV n • n PH90 n n 28

SR 145 n 0,6/1 kV n • n PH90 n 29

SR 140 n 0,6/1 kV n n n n PH60/PH90 30

Cavicel, Conducting Value 15

Fire Resistant Cable Cable construction

Overall Screen Insulation

N° of cond. x cross section Outer diameter Weight

Fire Resistant Cable Cable construction

Overall Screen Insulation

N° of cond. x cross section Outer diameter Weight

Cavicel, Conducting Value 17

Fire Resistant Cable Cable construction

Firecel SR 125 E30 Solid plain annealed copper wire.

Outer diameter Weight

Fire Resistant Cable Cable construction

Firecel SR 125 RF1 Solid plain annealed copper wire.

Outer diameter Weight

Cavicel, Conducting Value 19

Fire Resistant Cable Cable construction

Overall Screen Insulation

Minimum bending radius Applicable Standards

N° of pairs x cross section Outer diameter Weight