NESA SCOPIC CPR RATED CABLES
The main objective of the CPR is to increase safety in buildings and ensure the health protection of individuals
gases than a lower rated cable. Learn more by watching a short clip developed by HUBER+SUHNER about fibre optic cable fire safety in data centres which is available on YouTube. It is clear to see the positives of using the highest CPR products when it comes to giving planners and installers peace of mind that their cabling is suited for high density installations where fire protection is critical. Not only this but it also means cables and the appropriate plans are more likely to be approved by the building regulators, which ultimately enables for a more efficient planning and installation process.
to manufacturers like HUBER+SUHNER who supply a complete range of CPR cables that comply to the regulation and have the proper labelling as directed by the CPR. HUBER+SUHNER CPR portfolio includes the preferable B2 ca, which is their premium class for fibre and copper cables in environments that require high fire safety cables.
smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions. These tests and the equipment used for assessment are specified in the CPR standard. Once a cable is tested by an independent test lab, manufacturers are then issued with a certificate of conformity to the applicable Euroclass for that specific cable. This Euroclass rating is then used in the appropriate labelling. CLEAR CABLE CLASSIFICATION MARKING As set out in the CPR, all products must have the appropriate CE marking. After Brexit, this is known as GB marking in the United Kingdom. CE marking indicates that a cable is in conformity with its declared performance and that it has been tested according to the relevant standards. This marking must be visible, for example on the cable reel. The marking must refer to a dated standard regulation, and the declared performance (its Euroclass rating), whilst the labelling must refer to these characteristics, plus the Declaration of Performance (DoP) number, ID number of the independent notified body used,
QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE COMBINED
Whilst these regulations have been in place for some time now, businesses still do have trouble understanding the myriad of regulations and implementing them exactly to the standards set out by the CPR. Merging this compliance with sourcing the correct, and quality, cable suitable for the purposes of varying applications, can make this an even more challenging feat. These businesses look
Nesa Scopic, Product Manager, Fibre Connectivity, HUBER+SUHNER.
and the intended use of the product. The purpose of CE marketing is to aid in increasing transparency and improving the functioning of the European single market. ENSURING PEOPLE SAFETY AND PROCESS EFFICIENCY Compliance to CPR is vital for the health and safety of the people within buildings. Take data centres for example. Using the highest CPR-rated cabling means that employees within the building would be safer in the event of a fire. Using the higher classified cables, such as the B2 ca- s1,d0.a1 mentioned earlier, would enable those within the data centre to escape from the building quicker and easier. This is because the cable would not spread as fast, produce as much smoke, form as many falling droplets or cause as much corrosive
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