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Emerging trends in fire
performance cables Innovation in materials, design and regulation is transforming the fire performance cable market. Halogen-free materials, used in LSZH cables, feature compounds that reduce toxic smoke and corrosive gases, thereby improving occupant safety and environmental sustainability. They offer enhanced durability, combining up to 120 minutes fire resistance with protection against water ingress, mechanical damage, and chemical exposure. IoT-enabled cables can interface with building
management systems, enabling real-time monitoring of temperature and circuit health. Innovation and stricter regulations are going hand in hand in the post-Grenfell fire world, as evolving building codes and safety mandates
drive the adoption of higher-performance cables across all sectors to build resilience and improve compliance.
Best practices for
effective implementation Product performance can only be maximised with fully effective implementation, of course. Ensuring the reliability of fire performance cables requires diligent planning and execution. Trained industry professionals are familiar with robust risk assessments. However, the project design phase should determine where specialised cables are needed and suitable cables should be selected, depending on the voltage, current load and environmental conditions of each critical system and regulatory and standards compliance. Sufficient care should always be taken to avoid
excessive bundling or tight bends that could impair performance during high temperatures, along with routine testing.
Looking to the future Fire performance cables are much more than a regulatory requirement, they are a crucial innovation underpinning the safety, resilience and continuity of modern infrastructure. The drive towards electrification for cleaner, more sustainable power is creating advances in technology, which means that product performance will continue to improve. And as regulations tighten, the importance of specifying and installing high quality cables correctly will continue to grow.
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