Fire, alarm & Security cables
Fire-Resistant Life-Safety Cable Range
Fire-resistant alarm and life-safety cables covering BS 7629-1 standard and enhanced fire alarm cables, plus FP200 Gold standard fire-resistant cable family, in 2C, 4C or 8C, 1.0–2.5 mm², 300/500V, red or white sheath, for fire alarm, emergency and enhanced evacuation systems.
UK Standard
| UK trade designation / code | Standard product description | Typical cores / pairs | Typical common sizes (mm²) | Typical sheath / finish | Typical voltage rating | Typical governing standard / spec | Typical UK market use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS 7629-1 standard fire cable | Standard fire-resistant fire alarm cable | 2C; 4C; 8C | 1.0; 1.5 | Red; White | 300/500V | BS 7629-1 | Fire alarm / life safety circuits |
| BS 7629-1 enhanced fire cable | Enhanced fire-resistant fire alarm cable | 2C; 4C | 1.0; 1.5; 2.5 | Red | 300/500V | BS 7629-1 / BS 5839-1 Enhanced | Critical life-safety / enhanced evacuation systems |
| FP200 Gold | Standard fire-resistant cable family | 2C; 4C; 8C | 1.0; 1.5 | Red (common) | 300/500V | BS 7629-1 | Fire alarm / emergency systems |