Do fire safety system cables need to be upgraded?

NF C15-100-1 and the Decree of 17 May 2024: What are the implications for fire safety system cables?

The revision of NF C15-100-1 a simplement rappelé cet arrêté sous forme de commentairesimply referenced this decree in the form of a comment. This comment should be read with caution, as it is not intended to impose new Euroclasses on fire safety system cables. However, there may still be a need for power cables in high-risk areas (BE2). In this case, it is recommended to install CR1-category cables to meet the requirement. In fact, the Decree of 17 May 2024 states in its explanatory note that: “the CR1-C1 and CR1-C2 classifications remain in effect. .

Il peut cependant câbles de catégorie CR1 to meet the requirement.

In fact, the Decree of 17 May 2024 states in its explanatory note that:

“the CR1-C1 and CR1-C2 classifications remain in effect.”

Euroclasses, CR1 cables, and fire resistance: do not confuse up

Il serait inapproprié de It would be inappropriate to confuse Euroclasses (which relate to reaction to fire) with “NF fire-resistant” cables, such as CR1 cablesCR1.

In summary:

• If necessary (for example, in certain BE2-risk areas), the installation of CR1-category cables remains possible, as has been confirmed by the AFNOR S61 committee. The Eca and  reste possible, .n AFNOR S61

Eca et Dca-s2, d2, a2 Euroclasses The Eca and Dca-s2, d2, a2 Euroclasses mandated by the fire safety system standards remain in effect. restent en vigueur.

The AFNOR S61I Committee.

If necessary (for example, in certain BE2-rated hazardous areas), the installation of CR1-category cables remains possible, as has been confirmed by the AFNOR S61I Committee.  reste possible, .

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