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New requirements for circuit integrity: enhanced cables

BS 5839-1 : 2002Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for BuildingsPart 1: code of practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenancePar. 26 Cable, wiring and other interconnections Recommendation for two level of fire resistance:• Standard for general use• Enhanced when cables might need to operate correctly during a fire for periods in excess of those normally required for single phase evacuation of building

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BS 5839-1 : 2002

StandardEN 50200 PH 30 classification (improved)830 °C mechanical shock for 15 min.

mechanical shock and water for 15 min.

EnhancedEN 50200 PH 120 classification (improved)930 °C mechanical shock for 60 min.

mechanical shock and water for 60 min.

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New requirements for circuit integrity: enhanced cables

BS 5839-1 : 2002Regarding fibre optic cables,“When fibre optic connections are used, they need to provide at least equivalent integrity and reliability to other cables that are recommended for the same purpose”.

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SR 114EControl Cables 300/500 VThese cables have been designed to meet requirements of BS 5839-1 : 2002 for enhanced cables for certain specific building applications.

Standards:BS 6387 C W Z, BS 7629, SS 299 part 1, IEC 60331, IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3, IEC 60754-1, IEC 61034, EN 50200 PH120,CEI 20-35, CEI 20-36, CEI 20-37, CEI 20-38, CEI 20-22/3