Firecel General Catalogue - 100 - 2 - Light Version

Fire Resistant Cables
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CAVICEL
Construction and General Information
Construction
Standards at a glance
Standards
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Cable Selection
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16
SR 114E
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SR 125 E30
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SR 125 RF1
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SR 125H
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SR 225
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SR 118
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SR 220
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SR 109
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SR 116H
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SR 112
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SR 206
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SR 106H
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SR 145
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SR 140
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SLO-FR / MLO-FR
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Fire Tests
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Recommendation for handling and storage
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Reference Installations
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ISO 9001:2008
Certificate No. 217
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SR 114H
ISO 9001:2008
n. 9125.CAVL
ISO 14001:2004
n. 9191.CVCL
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
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.
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 partners situation and criticality. Than
we just create a cable which lets your value flow free.
This is CAVICEL: Conducting Value.
Construction and
General Information
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;
it allows the use of several insulation materials since
the fire resistance is guaranteed by the tape.
The silicone rubber is currently the most frequently
used solution and simplifies and speeds up the
installation, thanks to the easy peeling and to the lack
of tape.
Mica-glass tape
Silicone rubber
Conductors
Conductors can generally be according to EN 60288:
class 1
solid
class 2
stranded
class 5
flexible
Type of conductors are chosen according to electrical characteristics,

required flexibility, type of connection systems or specific installation
conditions, for example:
in presence of vibration or movement or reduced bending radius is
preferable class 5 flexible conductor,
class 1 solid conductor is preferable for permanent installation,
crimping termination,
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 m, 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.
Construction and General Information
Armouring
Sheath
To optimize the behaviour in case of fire, best sheath
is made of LSZH (Lows Smoke Zero Halogen)
materials since, thanks to that, fire would not be
propagated, toxic or corrosive gases would not be
developed and a minimum quantity of white fumes
are emitted.
Other materials can obviously be used in case of
specific installation requirements, such as:
PVC, for example, where a higher resistance to oils
and chemicals is required (this material contains
halogens, so it emits acid gas and smoke).
PE, when a higher resistance to water and moisture
is required (this material is no anti-flame, though).
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
Protection against rodent
Protection against accidental damage
Minimum required bending radius.
SWA: single layer of galvanized steel
wires, with diameters according to
relevant standards, coverage min.
90%. This armour assures a very good
mechanical protection and tensile
strength. An additional counterspiral
tape increases solidity, if required.
GSWB: galvanized steel wire braid,
diameter of wire: 0.20 - 0.25 0.30 - 0.40 mm, with coverage of
>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.
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
Fire resistance - System Circuit

Integrity - Reference Standards
Fire resistance - Circuit integrity - Reference Standards
Flame non propagation
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

since they run for long tracts, even in vertical ducts that could
behave as chimneys and therefore propagate the fire even in
other areas.
CAVICEL uses high self-extinguishing materials and
realizes constructive solutions that contrast the flame
propagation.
Normally two characteristics are checked: non propagation
of flame on a single cable alike the wiring and the non
propagation of flame on more cables assembled as a bunch,
as generally happens for electric installations.
CAVICEL always uses LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)

sheaths for its FIRECEL cables (unless when specifically
prescribed because of special working conditions). This term
indicates materials that are properly formulated to guarantee,
besides the high self-estinguishing characteristic, also a low
emission of clear fumes, without halogens (corrosive gases)
and that do not develop toxic gases in case of combustion.
Other acronyms are used, some of which are registered; it
is important though that the required performance are clear.
A term which is not too clear is, for instance, the acronym
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 750C.
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
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 950C
(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
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 60331-1ed1.0(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 60331-11ed1.1 Consol. with am1(2009-07) - Part 11: Apparatus - Fire alone at a flame temperature of at least 750 C
IEC 60331-21ed1.0(1999-04) - Part 21: Procedures and requirements Cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,6/1,0 kV
IEC 60331-23ed1.0(1999-04) - Part 23: Procedures and requirements - Electric data cables
IEC 60331-25ed1.0(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 850C 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 830C, 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 950C for 180 minutes.
Cat W - test with flame for 15 minutes and flame and water for further 15 minutes at 650C.
Cat Z - test with flame and mechanical shocks for 15 minutes at 950C.
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 930C 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 methodin 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 830C 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 920C 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
Fire resistance - System Circuit Integrity

In this case it is required a fire resistance verification on
the installed cables, as for instance according to DIN 4102
standards, part 12, where the cables are tested in real
installation conditions and the resistance is verified at 30, 60
and 90 minutes (the cables are in fact classified E30, E60,
E90).
Another standard included in this category is NBN 731.020.
Fire resistance - System Circuit

Integrity - Reference Standards
DIN 4102-12 - Fire behaviour of building materials and building
components - Part 12: Circuit integrity maintenance of electric
cable systems - Requirements and testing. This test foresees the
installation of cables in specifically defined conditions, on ladder,
cable tray, ceiling installations, in a 3 meters long oven, for a period
up to 90 minutes, with a flame temperature that reaches 1000C. In
this case, the SYSTEM formed by cables and accessories is tested.
NBN 713.020 - Protection contre lincendie - Comportement au feu
des matriaux et lments de construction - Rsistance au feu des
lments de construction (avec addendum 1994) (Fire fighting - Fire
performance of building materials and products - Fire resistance
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 1000C. The cables are classified according to their
operating life.
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.
Generally, the cables are particularly flexible and easy
to be installed.
These standards require that the cables get through
the fire resistance tests prescribed by BS 6387
standards.
BS 7846:2009 - Electric cables. Thermosetting
insulated, armoured, fire-resistant cables of rated
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.
The circuit integrity performance under fire conditions
is assessed on the basis of various tests which either
separately measure resistance to fire, resistance to
fire with water, and resistance to fire with mechanical
shock, or in combination measure resistance to fire
with mechanical shock and water.
BS EN 60702-1:2002 - Mineral insulated cables and
their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding
750 V. Cables.
These standards apply to mineral insulated cables.
Those cables have an insulation completely different
from those seen so far: they are extremely resistant
but rigid. Their installation is not handy and a
particular care has to be paid to the installation to
prevent moisture absorption by the mineral oxide.
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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 830C for 30 minutes, the enhanced type at 930C 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

action of a bunsen burner. The test only lasts few minutes.
These tests simulate the chimney effect in vertical installation of

bunch of cables.
The tests differ for quantity of installed cables in the vertical
Flameofnon
propagation
structure and for the duration
the flame
application.
BS EN 60332 - Tests on electrical and optical cables under

fire conditions. These stardards describe the test conditions
for a single cable. The test lasts between 1 and 8 minutes,
depending on the cable diameter.
BS EN 60332-1-1:2004 - Tests on electrical and optical cables
under fire conditions. Test for a vertical flame propagation for
a single insulated wire or cable. Apparatus. This test refers to
cables having standard dimensions.
BS EN 60332-2-1:2004 - Tests on electrical and optical cables
under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame propagation for a
single small insulated wire or cable. Apparatus. This test applies
to small dimensions cables.
BS 4066-1 and 2 :1980 (SUPERSEDED) - Tests on electric
cables under fire conditions. Method of test on a single vertical
insulated wire or cable. This standard is no longer in force and is
replaced by the BS EN 60332.
BS EN 50265-1:1999 (SUPERSEDED) - Common test
methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance
to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor
or cable. Apparatus. This standard is no longer in force and is
replaced by the BS EN 60332 standard.
BS EN 60332-3:2009 - Common test methods for cables

under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of verticallymounted bunched wires or cables. This test is the most
common one to verify the behaviour of a cable vs the fire
propagation. The cables are installed on a vertical ladder inside
a metal cabinet and undergo the action of a ribbon flame at
750C.
The standard is subdivided in several parts that differ one from
the other for the quantity of cable to be installed, the installation
mode and the flame application time.
BS EN 60332-3-10:2009 - Common test methods for cables
under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of verticallymounted bunched wires or cables. Apparatus
BS EN 60332-3-21:2009 - Procedures. Category A F/R.
Installation in two layers (front and rear). Test time: 40 minutes.
The quantity of the installed cable is equal to 7 litres of insulating
material per 1 meter installed cables.
BS EN 60332-3-22:2009 - Procedures. Category A.
Installation in one layer (front). Test time: 40 minutes. The
quantity of the installed cable is equal to 7 litres of insulating
BS EN 60332-3-23:2009 - Procedures. Category B.
quantity of the installed cable is equal to 3,5 litres of insulating
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

Smoke Density
The standards describe the modality to be followed to
measure the visibility decay inside a closed area, through
the measurement of a luminous beam, by burning a specific
quantity of cables.
BS EN 61034 - Measurement of smoke density of cables
burning under defined conditions. The test is carried out in a
3 x 3 m metal hood with a luminous beam that is transferred
between two walls. The light decay due to the smoke that
develops should not exceed specific values.
BS EN 61034-1:2005 Test apparatus
BS EN 61034-2:2005 Measurement of smoke density of
cables burning under defined conditions. Test procedure and
requirements.
The previous standards related to fume emission measurement
were:
BS 7622-1:1993 (SUPERSEDED) - Measurement of smoke
density of electric cables burning under defined conditions.
Test apparatus. This standard is no longer in force and was
replaced by the BS EN 50268-1:2000, even though this too is
superseded by now.
BS EN 50268-1:2000 (SUPERSEDED) - Common test
methods for cables under fire conditions. Measurement of
smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions.
Apparatus. This standard is no longer in force and is replaced
by the BS EN 61034-1:2005.
The contents of this section is an overview of the problems related

to the state of the art behaviour of the electric and fibre optic cables
in case of fire. The picture is quite complex, both for the problems
critical state and for all the connections and prescriptions existing
between the various standards.
Deliberately we did not deepen this topic since this would require
many more pages and it would be useless in this context.
It is anyhow the position of Cavicel as far as the cable behaviour
in case of fire in industrial plants is concerned; more detailed
technical information could be required any time at our Technical
Department.
The gases developed by the cables in case of fire could be

corrosive. A cause for their corrosivity can be the emission
of halogens that can be present either in the polymers that
form the cable insulation or sheath (PVC for example) or added
disguised as anti-flame products.
There are mainly two systems to measure how dangerous
they are. A system allows to measure the halogen contents
in the gas; the second one measures both the pH and the gas
conductivity.
BS EN 50267 - Common test methods for cables under
fire conditions. Tests on gases evolved during combustion
of materials from cables. This test allows to determine the
corrosivity of the acid gases, generally halogens, that develop
during the electric cable combustion.
BS EN 50267-1:1999 Apparatus.
BS EN 50267-2-1:1999 Procedures. Determination of the
amount of halogen acid gas. This part of the standard defines
the method to measure the halogens quantity, by having them
bubbling in a solution that is then titrated.
BS EN 50267-2-2:1999 Procedures. Determination of
degree of acidity of gases for materials by measuring pH and
conductivity. In this case the standard allows to measure the
pH and the conductivity of a solution where are collected the
gases developed by the combustion of the single materials
(insulation and sheath).
BS EN 50267-2-3:1999 Procedures. Determination of degree
of acidity of gases for cables by determination of the weighted
average of pH and conductivity. In this case the standard allows
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
(normally insulation and sheaths).
BS 6425-1:1990 (SUPERSEDED) - Test on gases evolved
during the combustion of materials from cables. Method for
determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved during
combustion of polymeric materials taken from cables. This
standard is no longer in force and is replaced by the BS EN
50267 standard.
BS 6425-2:1993 (SUPERSEDED) - Test on gases evolved
during the combustion of materials from cables. Determination
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)
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Standards
BS
British Standard Institution
EN (continued)
BS 5266-1
Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency

lighting of premises
EN 60332-1
Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated

wire or cable
BS 5839-1
Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code

of practice for system design, installation, commissioning
and maintenance
EN 60332-2
Test for vertical flame propagation for a single small

insulated wire or cable
EN 60332-3
Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted

bunched wires or cables
BS 5839-6
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
EN 61034
Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under

defined conditions
BS 5839-8
Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code

of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and
maintenance of voice alarm systems
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC 60228
Conductors of insulated cables - Guide to the dimensional

limits of circular connectors
BS 5839-9
Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings. Code of

practice for the design, installation, commissioning and
maintenance of emergency voice communication systems
IEC 60331
Test for electrical cables under fire conditions. Circuit

integrity.
BS 6387
Specification for performance requirements for cables

required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions
IEC 60332-1
BS 7211
Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, non-armoured

cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for
electric power, lighting and internal wiring, and having low
emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected
by fire
Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire

conditions -Test for vertical flame propagation for a single
insulated wire or cable
IEC 60332-3
Test on electric cables under fire conditions - Test for

vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires
or cables
BS 7346-6
Components for smoke and heat control systems.

Specifications for cable systems
IEC 60502-1
BS 7629-1
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
Power cables with extruded insulation and their

accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up
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)
IEC 60754-1
Method for determination of amount of halogen acid gas

evolved during combustion of polymeric materials taken
from cables
Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured, fireresistant cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V, having low
emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by
fire. Specification
IEC 60754-2
BS 7846
Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by

measuring pH and conducivity
IEC 60793-1
Optical fibres
IEC 60794-1
Optical fibre cables
IEC 61034-2
Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning

under defined conditions (LT)
NBN
Norme Belge
NBN C 30-004
Fire resistance of electical cables - Classification and test

methods
BS 8434-2
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
BS 8491
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
BS 8519
Selection and installation of fire-resistant power and

control cable systems for life safety and fire-fighting
applications. Code of practice.
CEI
Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano
CEI 20-11 /
EN 50363
Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage

energy cables
CEI 20-36/2-1
Tests for electric cables under fire conditions - Circuit

integrity - Part 21: Procedures and requirements - Cables
of rated voltage up to and including 0,6/1,0 kV
CEI 20-45
Fire resistant elastomeric insulated cables, halogen free

(LSOH) with rated voltage Uo/U 0.6/1 kV
DIN
Deutsches Institut fur Normung
DIN 4102
Fire behaviour of building materials and building

components - Part 12: Circuit integrity maintenance of
electric cable systems; requirements and testing
EN
European Norm
EN 50200
Methods of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small

cables for use in emergency circuit
EN 50266
Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted

bunched wires and cables
EN 50267/2-1
Method of determination of amount of halogen acid gas

evolved during combustion of polymeric materials taken
from cables
EN 50267/2-2
Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by

measuring PH and conductivity
EN 50288-7
Sectional specification for instrumentation and control

cables
EN 50362
Method of test for resistance to fire of larger unprotected

power and control cables for use in emergency circuits
EN 50363
Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low

voltage energy cables
EN 60228
Conductors of insulated cables
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NBN 713-020
Fire resistance of building materials
NF
Norme Franaise
NF-C-32-070
Insulated cables and flexible cords for installations Classification tests on cables and cords with respect to
their behaviour to fire
SS
Singapore Standard
SS 299 part 1
Fire resistant cables - Performance requirements for

cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire
conditions
VDE
Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik

Informationstechnik
VDE 0815
VDE 0482
Wiring cables for telecommunication and data processing

systems
part 814 - Testing of cables, wires and flexible cords
Continuance of insulation effect under fire conditions
part 267 - Common test methods for cables under fire
conditions - Test on gases evolved during combustion of
materials from cables
part 1034 - Measurement of smoke density of cables
burning under defined conditions
Standards / Cable Selection
Cable Selection Matrix

All cables comply with following standards:
EN/IEC 60332, EN 50266, EN 50267, IEC 60754, EN/IEC 61034.
300 V
SR 125H
300/500 V
SR 225
300/500 V
n n
SR 118
300/500 V
SR 220
300/500 V
SR 109
450/750 V
SR 116H
450/750 V
SR 112
450/750 V
0,6/1 kV
SR 206
0,6/1 kV
SR 106H
0,6/1 kV
SR 145
0,6/1 kV
SR 140
0,6/1 kV
SLO-FR
MLO-FR
PH90
20
21
n n
22
23
PH120
24
PH90
25
26
19
n
PH90
18
n n
n
n
PH90
n n
page
SR 125 RF1
17
SS 299 part 1
PH120
DIN 4102-12
VDE 0472
225 V
enhanced enhanced
NBN 713-020
16
NBN C 30-004
SR 125 E30
PH30/PH60
CEI 20-36
IEC 60331-25
standard
IEC 60331-23
standard
IEC 60331-21
EN 50200
300/500 V
BS 6387 C-W-Z
BS 8519
SR 114E
fire resistant standards
BS 5839
EN 50288-7
IEC 60502-1
VDE 0815
CEI 20-45
300/500 V
BS 7629-1
armour
BS 7211
shield
mica/XL compound
silicone
SR 114H
copper cable
voltage rating
fibre optic cable
basic design standards
BS 7846
protections
insulation
n
n
n
n
PH90
PH90
27
29
PH60/PH90
30
31
= on request.
28
15
FIRECEL SR 114H
Silicone Insulation
Overall Screen
Cable construction
Conductors
Plain annealed copper wire, solid class 1 or stranded class 2 according to

EN 60228.
Insulation
High performance fire resistant silicone rubber type EI2 to BS EN 50363-1.
Cabling
Standard Cable
Insulated cores are cabled together.
BS 5839-1:2002 Clause 26.2d

EN 50200 PH 30 (PH 60) 830C - 30 min. (60 min.)
fire and mechanical shocks
EN 50200 Annex E 830C - 15 min. fire and
mechanical shocks + 15 min. fire mechanical
shocks and water spray
SR 114H solid conductor 300/500 V

SR 114H-R stranded conductor 300/500 V
Cables up to 4 cores
approved by LPCB,
certificate N 217f
Applications
FIRECEL SR114H are primarily intended for general
application.
Typical applications are:
BS 5839-1 for standard fire resistant cables in fire
detection and fire alarm systems for building
BS 5839-8 for voice alarm systems
BS 5839-9 for emergency voice communication
systems.
BS 5266-1 for emergency lighting of premises
(PH60)
BS 8519 for fire-resistant control cable systems for
life safety and fire-fighting application - Category 1
Operating temperature
-40C to +90C
Minimum bending radius

6 times the outer diameter.
Overall screen
Aluminium/polyester tape.
Circuit protective conductor or drain wire
Uninsulated tinned copper conductor of the same section and class as the
insulated conductors in the 2-, 3- and 4-core cables. Drain wire of 0.5 mm2 tinned
copper conductor is provided in cables with more than 4 conductors.
Outer sheath
LSZH thermoplastic material type LTS3 to BS 7655-6.1.

Colour red or white (other colours on request).
Colour code up to 4 cores to HD 308

2 cores
3 cores
4 cores
7 cores

12 cores

19 cores

(on request the cores can be one colour only, identified by printed numbers)
Applicable Standards
Basic design
BS 7629-1
Fire resistant
BS 6387 (cat. C-W-Z)

EN 50200 (class PH30 and PH60)

EN 50200 annex E (fire, mechanical shock and water spray)
Flame retardant
EN 60332-1-2
Acid gas emission EN 50267-2-1
Smoke density
EN 61034-2
N of cond. x cross section
(mm2)
1 mm2 solid
Outer diameter
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
SR 114H
2x1.0
3x1.0
4x1.0
7x1.0
12x1.0
19x1.0
1.5 mm2 solid
7.1
7.6
8.3
10.0
12.5
15.0
2x1.5
3x1.5
4x1.5
7x1.5
12x1.5
19x1.5
1.5 mm2 stranded
8.0
8.5
9.4
11.3
14.5
17.0
2x1.5
3x1.5
4x1.5
2.5 mm2 solid
16
blue - brown
brown - black - grey
blue - brown - black - grey
centre: brown
1st layer: brown - black - 4 cores white
centre: brown - black - white
centre: brown
2nd layer: brown - black - 10 cores white
70
85
110
165
255
380
SR 114H
95
115
140
225
340
520
SR 114H-R
8.4
8.9
9.8
100
125
155
SR 114H
2x2.5
3x2.5
4x2.5
2.5 mm2 stranded
9.4
10.0
11.0
2x2.5
3x2.5
4x2.5
4 mm2 stranded
9.9
10.3
11.7
2x4
3x4
4x4
11.5
12.2
13.5
130
170
210
SR 114H-R
145
180
230
SR 114H-R
200
260
330
approximate values
FIRECEL SR 114E
Mica/Silicone Insulation
Overall Screen
Enhanced Cable
Cable construction
Conductors

EN 60228.
Insulation
Mica/Glass fire resistant tape covered by high performance fire resistant silicone
rubber type EI2 to BS EN 50363-1.
Cabling
BS 5839-1:2002 Clause 26.2e + A2:2008
EN 50200 PH 120 830C - 120 min. fire and

mechanical shocks
Overall screen
BS 8434-2:2003 +A2:2010 930C - 60 min. fire

and mechanical shocks + 60 min. fire mechanical
shocks and water spray
SR 114E solid conductor 300/500 V

SR 114E-R stranded conductor 300/500 V
Cables up to 4 cores
approved by LPCB,
certicate N 217g
Applications
FIRECEL SR114E are primarily intended for use in
fire detection and fire alarm systems, emergency
lighting circuits or if cables need to properly
operate when fire resistance improvement is
required.
Typical applications are:
BS 5839-1 for enhanced fire resistant cables in
fire detection and fire alarm systems for building
BS 5839-8 for voice alarm systems
BS 5839-9 for emergency voice communication
systems.
BS 8519 for fire-resistant control cable systems for
life safety and fire-fighting application - Category 2
-40C to +90C

Aluminium/polyester tape.
Circuit protective conductor
Uninsulated tinned copper conductor of the same section and class as the
insulated conductors in the 2-, 3- and 4-core cables. Drain wire of 0.5 mm2 tinned
copper conductor is provided in cables with more than 4 conductors.
Outer sheath
LSZH thermoplastic material type LTS3 to BS 7655-6.1.

Colour red or white (other colours on request)
Colour code up to 4 cores to HD 308

2 cores
3 cores
4 cores
7 cores

12 cores

19 cores

blue - brown
centre: brown
centre: brown - black - white
centre: brown
2nd layer: brown - black - 10 cores white
(on request the cores can be one colour only, identified by printed numbers)
Basic design
Fire resistant

Flame retardant
Acid gas emission
Smoke density
BS 7629-1
BS 6387 (cat. C-W-Z)
EN 50200 (class PH120)
BS 8434-2 (120 min)
EN 60332-1-2
EN 50267-2-1
EN 61034-2

(mm2)
1 mm2 solid
Outer diameter
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
SR 114E
2x1.0
3x1.0
4x1.0
7x1.0
12x1.0
19x1.0
1.5 mm2 solid
7.9
8.4
9.3
10.9
14.5
17.0
2x1.5
3x1.5
4x1.5
7x1.5
12x1.5
19x1.5
1.5 mm2 stranded
8.8
9.3
10.3
12.1
16.0
19.0
2x1.5
3x1.5
4x1.5
2.5 mm2 solid
9.2
9.7
10.5
2x2.5
3x2.5
4x2.5
2.5 mm2 stranded
10.2
10.8
12.0
2x2.5
3x2.5
4x2.5
4 mm2 stranded
10.6
11.3
12.5
2x4
3x4
4x4
12.2
13.0
14.4
85
105
125
175
300
470
SR 114E
105
130
165
230
380
590
SR 114E-R
110
135
170
SR 114E
150
190
240
SR 114E-R
155
190
250
SR 114E-R
220
280
350
approximate values
17
FIRECEL SR 125 E30

Silicone Insulation
Overall Screen
JE-H(St)H FE180/E30
JE-H(St)H Bd Z FE180/E30
U-SR/OS/LSZH 225 V
Approved by VDE
Reg. No 7549
Cable construction
Conductors
Solid plain annealed copper wire.
Insulation
High performance fire resistant silicone rubber compound type HJ1.
Cable elements
Insulated cores are twisted to form pairs.

Two-pair cable had four cores laid in quad formation.
Cabling
Pairs are cabled together.

In cables with 8 pairs or more 4 pairs are assembled to form a bunch, the
bunches are cabled together.
Flame barrier
Special fire proof tape.
Applications
Overall screen
Aluminium/polyester tape with copper drain wire.
FIRECEL SR125 E30 are wiring cables for

telecommunication and information processing
systems where absence of halogen and
improved properties in case of fire and specified
continuance of insulation effect when exposed
to flame.
For fixed installation in dry and humid premises,
may be embedded in plaster, not for power
supply, external use or underground laying.
Outer sheath
Basic design
VDE 0815
Fire resistant
VDE 0472-814 (FE180) / IEC 60331-23
Functionality of cabling system DIN 4102 Part 12 (E30)
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
Acid gas emission
VDE 0482-267 / EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1

EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
Smoke density
VDE 0482-1034 / EN 61034-2 /

IEC 61034-2
-40C to +90C

LSZH thermoplastic material type HM2.

Colour orange or red with printed BRANDMELDEKABEL for fire alarms.
Colour code
Each bunch
blue - red / grey - yellow / green - brown / white - black
Bunch identication plastic numbered tape
N of pairs x conductor diameter

section 0.5 mm2 solid
18
Outer diameter
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
JE-H(St)H FE180/E30
1x2x0.8 mm
2x2x0.8 mm (quad cabled)
4x2x0.8 mm
6.1
7.5
10.5
52
77
133
JE-H(St)H Bd Z FE180/E30
8x2x0.8 mm
12x2x0.8 mm
16x2x0.8 mm
20x2x0.8 mm
32x2x0.8 mm
40x2x0.8 mm
52x2x0.8 mm
17.4
18.9
20.7
22.7
24.5
26.5
28.0
296
368
442
508
772
946
1016
approximate values
FIRECEL SR 125 RF1

Silicone Insulation
Overall Screen
U-SR/OS/LSZH 300 V
Approved by ISIB
(Institut de Securite
Incendie - Belgium)
Cable construction
Conductors
Solid plain annealed copper wire.
Insulation
High performance fire resistant silicone rubber.
Cable elements

Two-pair cable had four cores laid in quad formation.
Cabling
Three pairs are cabled together.
Flame barrier
Glass tape.
Overall screen
Applications
Aluminium/polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire.
FIRECEL SR125 RF1 are designed,manufactured
and tested as data transmission cables for

emergency services. These are used for data and
voice transmission when high frequency signal has to
be assured also in the event of a fire.
-40C to +90C

Outer sheath
LSZH thermoplastic material.

Colour orange (other colours on request).
Colour code
Single pair
Multipair
white - blue
white - blue numbered
Fire resistant

Fire retardant

Flame retardant
Acid gas emission

Smoke density
NBN C 30-004 (cat. F3) / NBN 713-020 (RF1) /

EN 50200 (PH90) / IEC 60331-23
NBN C 30-004 (cat. F2) / EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) /
IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
NBN C 30-004 (cat. F1) / EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2
N of pairs x conductor diameter

1x2x0.9 mm
2x2x0.9 mm (quad cabled)
3x2x0.9 mm
Outer diameter
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
U-SR/OS/LSZH
6.5
7.4
10.9
60
85
145
approximate values
19
FIRECEL SR 125H
Silicone Insulation
Overall Screen
Cable construction
Conductors

EN 60228.
Insulation
U-SR/OS/LSZH 300/500 V
R-SR/OS/LSZH 300/500 V
Cable elements
Cabling
Applications
FIRECEL SR125H are designed, manufactured and
tested as data transmission cables for emergency

services. These are used for data and voice
transmission when high frequency signal has to be
assured also in the event of a fire.
-40C to +90C

Overall screen
Outer sheath
LSZH thermoplastic material

Colour red (other colours on request).
Colour code
Cables up to 6 pairs black-red / black-blue / red-blue / yellow-black /

yellow-red / yellow-blue
Cables above 6 pairs all pairs black-red numbered on black conductors
Basic design
Fire resistant

Flame retardant
Fire retardant
Acid gas emission

Smoke density
N of pairs x cross section

(mm2)
0.5 mm2 solid
20
BS 7629
EN 50200 (PH90) / EN 50362 (PH90) / IEC 60331-21 /
BS 6387(cat. C-W-Z) / SS 299 part 1
EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) / IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2
Outer diameter
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
U-SR/OS/LSZH
1x2x0.5
2x2x0.5
3x2x0.5
5x2x0.5
6x2x0.5
10x2x0.5
15x2x0.5
20x2x0.5
1 mm2 stranded
6.5
9.5
10.5
12.0
13.0
16.5
20.5
22.6
1x2x1
2x2x1
3x2x2
5x2x1
6x2x1
10x2x1
15x2x1
20x2x1
1.5 mm2 stranded
7.4
10.6
11.2
13.7
14.8
18.9
23.2
26.2
1x2x1.5
2x2x1.5
3x2x1.5
5x2x1.5
6x2x1.5
10x2x1.5
15x2x1.5
20x2x1.5
8.7
10.2
12.9
16.7
17.5
23.4
28.9
32.5
56
94
118
167
197
273
410
520
R-SR/OS/LSZH
77
130
196
245
300
378
567
831
R-SR/OS/LSZH
100
188
223
346
426
541
892
1182
approximate values
FIRECEL SR 225H
Mica/XLPE Insulation
Overall Screen
R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH 300/500 V
Cable construction
Conductors
Plain annealed copper wire, stranded according to EN 60228 class 2.
Insulation
Mica/Glass fire resistant tape covered by extruded cross-linked XLPE compound.
Cable elements
Cabling
Applications
Overall screen
FIRECEL SR225H are designed, manufactured and

tested as data transmission cables for emergency
services. These are used for data and voice
transmission when high frequency signal has to be
assured also in the event of a fire.
-40C to +90C

Outer sheath

Colour code
According to IEC 60189-2 (other colour code on request).
Fire resistant
Flame retardant
Fire retardant
Acid gas emission

Smoke density
IEC 60331-23
EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) / IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2
N of pairs x cross section

(mm2)
0.75 mm2 stranded
Outer diam.
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH
1x2x0.75
2x2x0.75
5x2x0.75
10x2x0.75
15x2x0.75
20x2x0.75
1 mm2 stranded
7.8
10.7
14.8
20.1
24.9
28.2
1x2x1
2x2x1
5x2x1
10x2x1
15x2x1
20x2x1
1.5 mm2 stranded
8.4
11.5
15.7
21.3
26.5
30.2
1x2x1.5
2x2x1.5
5x2x1.5
10x2x1.5
15x2x1.5
20x2x1.5
9.3
13.0
18.1
24.8
30.8
34.9
64
118
218
380
535
680
R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH
73
136
266
455
646
839
R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH
87
165
342
606
862
1121
approximate values
21
FIRECEL SR 118
Silicone Insulation
Cable construction
Conductors
Plain annealed copper wire, solid according to EN 60228 class 1.
Insulation
U-SR/LSZH 300/500 V
Approved by ISIB
(Institut de Securite
Incendie - Belgium)
Applications
FIRECEL SR118 are designed,manufactured and
tested as control cable for emergency services and

fire circuit control.
-40C to +90C
(for insulated conductors only: max 200C).

High performance fire resistant silicone rubber type EI2.
Cabling
Outer sheath
LSZH thermoplastic material type HM2.

Colour code
Without earth conductor
2 cores
black - blue
3 cores
black - blue - brown
4 cores
black - blue - brown - black
With earth conductor
3 cores
black - blue - yellow/green
4 cores
black - blue - brown - yellow/green
Fire resistant

Flame retardant
Fire retardant

Acid gas emission

Smoke density
NBN C 30-004 (cat. F3)

NBN 713-020 (RF1 for section 1,5 mm2,
RF1.5 for section 2,5 mm2)
EN 50200 (PH90) / IEC 60331-21
NBN C 30-004 (cat. F1) / EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
NBN C 30-004 (cat. F2) / EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) /
IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2

(mm2)
1.5 mm2 solid
2x1.5
3x1.5
4x1.5
2.5 mm2 solid
2x2.5
3x2.5
4x2.5
22
Outer diameter
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
U-SR/LSZH
7.4
7.9
8.8
70
93
122
U-SR/LSZH
8.8
9.4
10.4
105
141
183
approximate values
FIRECEL SR 220
Cable construction
Conductors
Insulation
R-mXLPE/LSZH 300/500 V
Cabling
Insulated cores cabled together.
Applications
Outer sheath
tested for general application.
-40C to +90C


Colour orange or white (other colours on request)
Colour code to HD 308

2 cores
blue - brown
3 cores
4 cores
5 cores
blue - brown - black - grey - black
Above 5 cores
black numbered
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
Fire resistant
Flame retardant
Fire retardant
Acid gas emission

Smoke density
EN 50288-7
IEC 60331-21
EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) / IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2

(mm2)
0.75 mm2 stranded
2x0.75
3x0.75
4x0.75
1 mm2 stranded
Outer diameter
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
R-mXLPE/LSZH
7.3
8.0
8.7
68
83
100
R-mXLPE/LSZH
2x1
3x1
4x1
7x1
12x1
19x1
1.5 mm2 stranded
7.9
8.4
9.4
11.3
15.1
18.0
2x1.5
3x1.5
4x1.5
7x1.5
12x1.5
19x1.5
2.5 mm2 stranded
8.5
9.3
10.1
12.2
16.5
19.5
2x2.5
3x2.5
4x2.5
7x2.5
12x2.5
19x2.5
9.7
10.4
11.5
14.0
18.8
22.4
82
96
121
174
282
424
R-mXLPE/LSZH
100
126
150
220
365
544
R-mXLPE/LSZH
139
168
206
310
514
782
approximate values
23
FIRECEL SR 109
Flexible
Silicone Insulation
Overall Screen
F-SR/OS/LSZH 450/750 V
Cable construction
Conductors
Plain annealed copper wire, flexible according to EN 60228 class 5.
Insulation
Cabling
Overall screen
Aluminium/polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire.
Outer sheath
Applications
tested for general application in power and signal
wiring, for emergency circuit and fire circuit control
where high rejection to electrostatic noise is needed.
-40C to +90C



2 cores
blue - brown
3 cores
4 cores
7 cores and above black numbered
3 cores
4 cores
5 cores
7 cores and above yellow/green - black numbered
Fire resistant
Flame retardant
Fire retardant
Acid gas emission

Smoke density
CEI 20-36/2-1 / EN 50200 (PH120) / IEC 60331-21

EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) / IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2

(mm2)
0.75 mm2 flexible
2x0.75
3x0.75
4x0.75
1 mm2 flexible
24
Outer diameter
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
F-SR/OS/LSZH
7.6
8.0
8.7
69
84
103
F-SR/OS/LSZH
2x1
3x1
4x1
7x1
12x1
19x1
1.5 mm2 flexible
8.0
8.2
8.9
10.8
13.9
16.4
2x1.5
3x1.5
4x1.5
7x1.5
12x1.5
19x1.5
2.5 mm2 flexible
8.3
8.8
9.8
11.7
15.3
18.2
2x2.5
3x2.5
4x2.5
7x2.5
12x2.5
19x2.5
9.8
10.4
11.4
13.4
17.9
21.1
78
86
110
176
275
408
F-SR/OS/LSZH
88
112
141
218
352
535
F-SR/OS/LSZH
123
159
196
305
505
760
approximate values
FIRECEL SR 116H
Silicone Insulation
Cable construction
Conductors
Insulation
R-SR/LSZH 450/750 V
Cabling
Applications
Outer sheath
FIRECEL SR116H are designed,manufactured
and tested for general application in power

supply and signal wiring, for emergency circuit
and fire circuit control.
-40C to +90C



2 cores
blue - brown
3 cores
4 cores
5 cores
3 cores
4 cores
5 cores
Fire resistant
Flame retardant
Fire retardant
Acid gas emission

Smoke density
CEI 20-36/2-1 / EN 50200 (PH90) / IEC 60331-21

EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) / IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2

(mm2)
1.5 mm2 stranded
Outer diameter
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
R-SR/LSZH
2x1.5
3x1.5
4x1.5
5x1.5
2.5 mm2 stranded
7.8
8.3
9.3
10.5
2x2.5
3x2.5
4x2.5
5x2.5
4 mm2 stranded
9.2
9.8
11.3
12.3
2x4
3x4
4x4
5x4
10.5
11.6
12.5
14.0
96
116
147
180
R-SR/LSZH
138
169
222
259
R-SR/LSZH
189
246
299
359
approximate values
25
FIRECEL SR 112
Single Core
FIRECEL SR 112X
Twin Core
R-mXLSZH 450/750 V
(600/1000 V for protected
installation)
Single core
approved by LPCB,
certificate N 217d
Cable construction
Conductors
Insulation
Mica/Glass fire resistant tape covered by extruded cross-linked compound

type EI5.
Twisting
Only for FIRECEL SR 112X two conductors are twisted.
Colours
Single core
Twin core
Red - black - blue - brown (other colours on request)

Red - black (other colours on request)
Basic design
Fire resistant
Acid gas emission

Smoke density
BS 7211
BS 6387 (cat.C-W-Z tested in steel conduit)
EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2
Applications
tested as cable fixed or protected installation for
power supply, lighting and control gear.
-40C to +90C

Cross section
(mm2)
Outer diameter
(mm)
SR 112
R-mXLSZH
single core
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
3.4
4.0
4.7
5.3
6.6
7.6
9.4
26
26
38
60
84
128
190
294
SR 112X
R-mXLSZH
twin core
2x1.5
2x2.5
2x4
2x6
2x10
2x16
2x25
Weight
(kg/km)
6.8
8.0
9.4
10.6
13.2
15.2
18.8
52
76
120
168
256
380
588
approximate values
FIRECEL SR 206
R-mXLPE/LSZH 0.6/1 kV
Cable construction
Conductors
Insulation
Cabling
Outer sheath
Applications
Power supply and signals trasmission, indoors or
outdoors even wet environment.
For fixed laying in free air, in pipe or conduit, on
masonry and metal structures or suspended.
In places where in case of fire people are exposed
to serious risks for emission of smoke, toxic and
corrosive gases and where you want to avoid
damage to facilities, equipment, goods.
Suitable for feeding of: emergency exits, alarm
signals, warning of smoke or gas, escalators.
Suitable for laying underground direct or indirect.
LSZH thermoplastic material type ST8.


2 cores
blue - brown
3 cores
4 cores
5 cores
3 cores
4 cores
5 cores
-40C to +90C
Basic design
Fire resistant
Flame retardant
Fire retardant
Acid gas emission
Smoke density
IEC 60502-1
IEC 60331-21
IEC 60332-1-2
IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
IEC 60754-1
IEC 61034-2

(mm2)
1.5 mm2 stranded
Outer diam.
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
R-mXLPE/LSZH
2x1.5
3x1.5
4x1.5
5x1.5
2.5 mm2 stranded
10.4
10.9
11.8
12.9
2x2.5
3x2.5
4x2.5
5x2.5
4 mm2 stranded
11.2
11.8
12.8
14.0
2x4
3x4
4x4
5x4
6 mm2 stranded
12.3
13.0
14.1
15.5
2x6
3x6
4x6
5x6
10 mm2 stranded
14.6
15.5
16.9
18.6
2x10
3x10
4x10
5x10
16 mm2 stranded
16.4
17.4
19.1
21.0
2x16
3x16
4x16
5x16
25 mm2 stranded
18.5
19.7
20.3
23.9
2x25
3x25
4x25
5x25
22.0
23.5
26.0
28.7
145
167
196
226
R-mXLPE/LSZH
180
209
250
289
R-mXLPE/LSZH
230
275
331
387
R-mXLPE/LSZH
329
397
482
565
R-mXLPE/LSZH
450
554
682
805
R-mXLPE/LSZH
619
777
1050
1208
R-mXLPE/LSZH
914
1161
1500
1700
approximate values
27
FIRECEL SR 106H
Silicone Insulation
R-SR/LSZH 0.6/1 kV
F-SR/LSZH 0.6/1 kV
Cable construction
Conductors
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
Cabling
Applications
Power supply and signals trasmission, indoor or
outdoor even wet environment.
-40C to +90C

Outer sheath
Extruded LSZH thermoplastic material.


2 cores
blue - brown
3 cores
4 cores
5 cores
3 cores
4 cores
5 cores
Fire resistant

Flame retardant
Fire retardant
Acid gas emission

Smoke density
EN 50200 (PH90) / EN 50362 (PH90) / IEC 60331-21 /

BS 6387 (cat. C-W-Z) / SS 299 part 1
EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) / IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2

(mm2)
1.5 mm2 stranded
28
Outer diameter
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
R-SR/LSZH
2x1.5
3x1.5
4x1.5
5x1.5
2.5 mm2 stranded
9.2
9.8
10.6
11.5
2x2.5
3x2.5
4x2.5
5x2.5
4 mm2 stranded
10.0
10.6
11.5
12.6
2x4
3x4
4x4
5x4
6 mm2 stranded
11.2
12.1
13.6
14.5
2x6
3x6
4x6
5x6
10 mm2 stranded
13.1
14.4
15.8
17.6
2x10
3x10
4x10
5x10
16 mm2 flexible
15.9
16.8
18.5
20.5
2x16
3x16
4x16
5x16
17.4
19.4
21.2
23.3
124
148
176
214
R-SR/LSZH
155
188
228
266
R-SR/LSZH
207
263
332
399
R-SR/LSZH
298
372
463
576
R-SR/LSZH
441
541
680
850
F-SR/LSZH
602
777
973
1202
approximate values
FIRECEL SR 145
Flexible
Mica/G10 Insulation
FTG10OM1 0.6/1 kV
(F-mG10/LSZH 0.6/1 kV)
Cable construction
Conductors
Plain annealed copper wire, flexible according to EN 60228 class 5.
Insulation
Mica/Glass fire resistant tape covered by extruded cross-linked compound type G10.
Cabling
Outer sheath
LSZH thermoplastic compound type M1.

Colour blue (other colours on request).
Applications
Power supply and signals trasmission, indoors or
outdoors even wet environment.

2 cores
blue - brown
3 cores
4 cores
5 cores
Above 5 cores
black numbered
3 cores
4 cores
5 cores
Above 5 cores
yellow/green - black numbered
Basic design
Fire resistant
Flame retardant
Fire retardant
Acid gas emission
Smoke density
Toxicity
-40C to +90C

CEI 20-45
EN 50200 (PH90) / EN 50362 (PH90) / IEC 60331-21
EN 60332-1-2
EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-1
EN 61034-2
CEI 20-37/4-0

(mm2)
1.5 mm2 flexible
1x1.5
2x1.5
3x1.5
4x1.5
5x1.5
7x1.5
12x1.5
19x1.5
24x1.5
2.5 mm2 flexible
1x2.5
2x2.5
3x2.5
4x2.5
5x2.5
7x2.5
12x2.5
19x2.5
24x2.5
4 mm2 flexible
1x4
2x4
3x4
4x4
5x4
6 mm2 flexible
1x6
2x6
3x6
4x6
5x6
10 mm2 flexible
1x10
2x10
3x10
4x10
5x10
16 mm2 flexible
1x16
2x16
3x16
4x16
5x16
25 mm2 flexible
1x25
2x25
3x25
4x25
5x25
Outer diameter
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
6.7
11.4
12.0
13.0
13.7
16.3
19.4
23.9
26.5
78
168
193
227
260
340
510
760
910
7.3
12.3
13.0
14.1
15.4
17.7
21.4
26.2
29.8
7.7
13.4
14.2
15.5
17.1
8.5
15.0
15.9
17.4
19.3
10.5
18.3
19.5
21.4
24.3
11.8
21.5
22.9
25.2
28.1
13.7
25.4
27.2
30.2
33.5
F-mG10/LSZH
F-mG10/LSZH
F-mG10/LSZH
F-mG10/LSZH
F-mG10/LSZH
F-mG10/LSZH
F-mG10/LSZH
90
204
238
283
358
414
665
969
1200
98
255
302
363
482
123
341
412
502
620
198
510
620
859
1092
273
729
897
1107
1301
385
1120
1321
1475
2073
approximate values
29
FIRECEL SR 140
Armoured
R-mXLPE/LSZH/SWA/LSZH
0.6/1 kV
Cable construction
Conductors
Insulation
Cabling
Bedding
Armour
Applications
Single layer of galvanized steel wires (SWA).
Power supply and signals trasmission, indoors

or outdoors even wet environment.
In places where in case of fire people are
exposed to serious risks for emission of smoke,
toxic and corrosive gases and where you want
to avoid damage to facilities, equipment, goods.
Suitable for laying underground direct or
indirect.

Colour black (other colours on request).
-40C to +90C

30
Outer sheath

2 cores
3 cores
4 cores
7 cores and above
blue - brown
white numbered
Basic design
Fire resistant

Flame retardant
Fire retardant
Acid gas emission
Smoke density
BS 7846

BS 7846 (cat. F2) / BS 6387 (cat. C-W-Z) /
EN 50200 (PH60)
EN 60332-1-2
EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-1
EN 61034-2

(mm2)
1.5 mm2 stranded
2x1.5
3x1.5
4x1.5
7x1.5
12x1.5
19x1.5
27x1.5
37x1.5
2.5 mm2 stranded
2x2.5
3x2.5
4x2.5
7x2.5
12x2.5
19x2.5
27x2.5
37x2.5
4 mm2 stranded
2x4
3x4
4x4
7x4
12x4
6 mm2 stranded
2x6
3x6
4x6
10 mm2 stranded
2x10
3x10
4x10
16 mm2 stranded
2x16
3x16
4x16
25 mm2 stranded
2x25
3x25
4x25
35 mm2 stranded
2x35
3x35
4x35
Diameter under
armour (mm)
Outer diameter
(mm)
Weight
(kg/km)
8.8
9.8
10.6
12.8
16.8
19.4
23.3
26.4
13.8
14.8
15.6
18.2
23.1
26.4
30.5
34.0
364
418
460
607
988
1390
1760
2175
9.6
10.7
11.2
13.8
18.2
21.4
25.8
29.2
14.6
15.7
16.2
19.9
25.4
28.8
33.4
37.8
416
480
514
818
1312
1705
2180
2950
11.1
11.8
12.9
15.6
20.9
16.1
16.8
17.9
21.7
28.1
510
570
649
1004
1642
12.3
13.1
14.4
17.3
18.1
20.5
600
680
927
14.9
16.1
17.7
19.9
22.2
23.8
800
1078
1256
17.1
18.3
20.2
22.5
24.4
26.5
1034
1354
1625
20.3
21.8
24.1
26.6
28.8
31.3
1530
1972
2355
22.7
24.3
27.0
29.9
31.7
34.4
2055
2450
2943
approximate values
Fire Resistant
Fibre Optic Cables
SLO - MLO
Cable construction
Loose Buffered Cables
For type SLO-FR the jelly filled tube containing the fibres is reinforced with glass
yarns and is wound with a flame resistant tape.
For type MLO-FR the jelly filled tubes containing the fibres are individually
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
element. A flame resistant tape improves fire resistance.
SLO-000-**-M1-A5-FR
SLO-000-**-M1-A1-FR
Multi Tube
Singlemode and multimode fibres, with loose technology coating.
Structure
Single Tube
Fibres
MLO-000-**-M1-A5-FR
MLO-000-**-M1-A3-FR
MLO-000-**-M1-A1-FR (DNV-QFCI)
Applications
These cables are mainly used inside buildings,
tunnels or closed areas in general, are designed and
manufactured to guarantee the signal transmission
even in case of fire, thus safeguarding the operation
of the safety systems or of particularly critical and
high speed connections.
Temperature range
-40C to +90C

Inner sheath (only for A1 and A3 armoured cables)

LSZH thermoplastic compound.
Armouring
A1 Galvanized steel wire braid

A3 Corrugated steel tape
A5 Anti-rodent glass yarns
Outer sheath
LSZH thermoplastic compound.

Optical fibre characteristics
Fire resistant
Flame retardant
Fire retardant
Acid gas emission

Smoke density
IEC 60793-1 / IEC 60794-1

IEC 60331-25
EN 60332-1-2 / IEC 60332-1-2
EN 50266-2-4 (cat. C) / IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C)
EN 50267-2-1 / IEC 60754-1
EN 50267-2-2 / IEC 60754-2
EN 61034-2 / IEC 61034-2
Available upon request
Approved by:
NEK 606
DNV Certificate
N. E-9136
Test Report
WARRES N. L18679
Armouring:
A7 - Steel wire armour
Tube diameter (mm)
MLO-FR-A1 (DNV-QFCI)
MLO-FR-A3
MLO-FR-A5
SLO-FR-A1
SLO-FR-A5
-**- number of fibres
Weight
(kg/km)
SLO-000-**-M1-A5-FR
2 12
16 24
2.7
3.5
2 12
16 24
-**- max number of fibres
2.7
3.5
72
96
144
-**- max number of fibres
2.0
2.0
2.0
72
96
144
2.0
2.0
2.0
4 24
36 48
Outer diameter
(mm)
8.0
9.0
70
80
SLO-000-**-M1-A1-FR
11.5
12.0
160
180
MLO-000-**(n)-M1-A5-FR
15.0
16.5
20.5
230
250
280
MLO-000-**(n)-M1-A3-FR
15.0
17.5
21.5
280
310
350
MLO-000-**(n)-M1-A1-FR (DNV-QFCI)
2.5
3.0
13.5
14.5
230
250
approximate values
31
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

circuit integrity under fire condition, fire with water, and fire with mechanical
shocks.
During the tests the cables are maintained at their rated voltage.
Fire Resistance
This test is carried out to verify the
circuit integrity of cables exposed
to fire at 830C and mechanical
shocks.
Fire Resistance (Cat. A B C S)

The cable is exposed to fire at the
specified temperature and time.
Classification
Fire and Water Resistance

(Cat. W)
The cable is exposed for 15 minutes
to flame at 650C and for additional
15 minutes to fire and water spray.
PH 15
flame exposure for 15 min
PH 30
PH 60
PH 90
PH 120
BS EN 50200 Annex E
(Standard Cable - BS 5839-1 - Clause 26.2d)
Fire Resistance
This test is carried out to verify circuit
integrity during a fire. The cable is
exposed to a flame at 830C and
mechanical shocks for 15 minutes
and additional 15 minutes to flame,
mechanical shocks and water spray.
Fire Resistance with Mechanical

Shocks (Cat. X Y Z)
The cable is mounted on a vertical
panel and shocked with a steel bar
for 15 minutes while submitted to
the action of a flame.
Performance Table
Test
Category
Fire Resistance
650 C for 3 hours
750 C for 3 hours
950 C for 3 hours
950 C for 20 minutes
Resistance to Fire and Water

650 C
Resistance to Fire with Mechanical Shock

650 C
750 C
950 C
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BS 8434-2
(Enhanced Cable - BS 5839-1 - Clause 26.2e)
Fire Resistance
exposed to a flame at 930C and
mechanical shocks for 60 minutes
and additional 60 minutes to flame,
mechanical shocks and water spray.
Fire Tests
IEC 60331, CEI 20-36
BS EN 50267-2-1, IEC 60754-1, CEI 20-37/2-1
Fire Resistance
integrity even during a fire. A sample
of cable is held on a flame at about
750C for a period of minimum 90
min, under rated voltage. No break
or short circuit should occur. The
test can also be performed in more
severe conditions, up to 1100 C.
Fibre optic cables can be tested in
same conditions, monitoring the
attenuation of the signal of one or
more fibres.
HCl Emission
Each non metallic material of the
cable (~1.0 g) is burnt into a tube
furnace up to 800 C. A controlled
air flow rate absorbs the generated
gases in a appropriate solution.
The tritation of the solution allows
to determine the developed
hydrochloric acid (HCl) amount.
Classification
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
Standard
Required values
BS EN 50267-2-1, IEC 60754-1,

CEI 20-37/2-1
0,5% HCl
BS EN 50267-2-2, IEC 60754-2, CEI 20-37/2-2

Smoke Corrosivity
This test allows estimation of
corrosiveness against metals of
gases released when cables burn.
Materials composing the cable
are burnt into a tubular oven with
temperature higher than 935 C.
A controlled air flow rate absorbs
the generated gases in a specific
distilled water solution. pH and
conductivity are finally measured.
NF C 32-070
Fire Resistance
into a tubular oven with gradually
increasing of temperature up to
920C. The cable is stressed by
mechanical shocks and subjected to
tensile strength.
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
quantities required by standard are
installed on a ladder inside a metallic
cabinet. They are subjected to the
action of a flame at 750C for a
specific time (20 or 40 minutes).
Cables must not burn for more than
2,5 m.
Standard
Required values
BS EN 50267-2-2, IEC 60754-2,

CEI 20-37/2-2
pH 4,3
Conductivity 100 S.cm-1
BS EN 61034-2, IEC 61034-2, CEI 20-37/3

Smoke Density
In a 3 m cube metal cabinet,
samples of cables are burned by
100 cm3 of alcohol contained in a
metal tray. A photometric system
is based on a light source and a
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 60332-1, IEC 60332-1, CEI 20-35/1

BS EN 60332-2, IEC 60332-2, CEI 20-35/2, for small
diameter cables
Standard
Required values
BS EN 61034-2, IEC 61034-2,

CEI 20-37/3 (Transmittance - LT)
60%
Flame Propagation Test on a

Single Cable
A 60 cm long sample of cable is
vertically fixed with two clamps
inside a small cabin, open on the
front. The cable is subjected to the
action of a flame produced by a
calibrated Bunsen burner.
The application time of the flame is
according to the cable diameter
(60-480 seconds). At the end of the
test the burnt portion of cable must
not be 50 mm close to the higher
clamp.
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Recommendation for handling

and storage
Handling
Unwinding
When handling drums, reasonable precautions should be taken to avoid

damage to the cable and injury to people. Due regard should be paid to
the mass of the drum, the method and direction of rolling and the method
of lifting.
To unwind cables during installation,

please refer to following pictures.
CORRECT
CORRECT
INCORRECT
INCORRECT
CORRECT
INCORRECT
CORRECT
INCORRECT
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Storage
Cable drums should be stored so that the drum flanges do not contact
cable on another drum.
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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Battens, where applied, should

not be removed from drums until
the cables are to be installed. Care
should be taken to avoid injury with
nails when removing battens.
To remove possible plastic foil on
cable, do not use sharp tools that
could damage cable jacket.
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
Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre

Glasgow - UK
New Delhi Metro - India
Combined-Cycle Power Plant

Komotini - Greece
Burj Khalifa Tower - Dubai
Rose Rotana Tower - Dubai
Financial Center - Abu Dhabi
Atlantis Hotel - Palm Jumeirah - Dubai
We have tried, with this catalogue, to show you our experience, our way of thinking and operating 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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CAVICEL SpA
20096 Pioltello (Milano) - Italy
Via Caduti del Lavoro, 18/A
tel. +39 - 02 - 921.605.21
fax +39 - 02 - 921.607.53
e-mail: cavicel@cavicel.com
www.cavicel.com
MADE IN ITALY
Cavicel firmly believes in the

importance of the quality of
its products and it undertakes
itself to produce them using
clean technologies for the
respect and the protection of
the environment.
All information contained in

this brochure is believed to
be accurate.
Specifications can change
at any time, according to
technical developments and
market changes.

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Fire resistance - Circuit Integrity

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Fire resistance - System Circuit

Fire resistance - Circuit integrity - Reference Standards

Flame non propagation

Behaviour to the fire of the electric cables

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)

Non propagation of fire

Cavicel, Conducting Value

Acid Gas Emission

Fire Resistant Cables

Fire resistance - Circuit Integrity

Fire resistance - Circuit integrity - Reference Standards

Reaction to fire propagation

Emission of fumes and acid gases

Fire resistance - System Circuit Integrity

Fire resistance - System Circuit

Cavicel, Conducting Value

BS 7629-1:2008 - Electric cables. Specification

Fire Resistant Cables

Code of practice and general standards

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

BS EN 60332 - Tests on electrical and optical cables under

BS EN 60332-3:2009 - Common test methods for cables

Reaction to fire propagation

Emission of fumes and acid gases

Acid Gas Emission

The contents of this section is an overview of the problems related

The gases developed by the cables in case of fire could be

(updated to March 2010)

Cavicel, Conducting Value

Fire Resistant Cables

British Standard Institution

Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency

Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated

Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code

Test for vertical flame propagation for a single small

Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted

Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of

Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under