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Fire in a public place can cause significant loss of human life and damage building structures and other properties. Further, in the case of fire, the primary cause of death is the inhalation of toxic gas and the dense smoke that blocks the view, preventing easy escape. So, how important alarm systems are! And you are supposed to use the right cables because the alarm system will stop working if electric cables get damaged. As a result, companies are working and investing in developing fire-resistant cables<\/strong> that can deliver the best performance in case of fire.<\/p>\n\n\n How long a cable can work in the case of fire is its resistant-to-fire capability. The higher the resistance to fire capability of a cable, the longer the fire fighting installations can work. Safety and rescue equipment needs a tight power supply; otherwise, the systems will not work in extreme conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, Fire-resistant cables maintain the electrical circuit’s integrity in safety and rescue equipment. In addition to this, they also limit the emission of smoke and gas, protecting human life and equipment. You can use fire-resistive cables in different systems such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A fire-resistant cable generally has the following cable construction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cable hazards from the fire include ignition, flame propagation, and the evolution of smoke and toxic gas. So, fire-resistant cables are supposed to be:<\/p>\n\n\n You can resist fire with these cables. However, if the cable burns, it destroys entirely and has no circuit integrity. Systems connected to these cables go out of work. Further, These cables cannot assure service during the fire, but you can use them to prevent the spread of fire.<\/p>\n\n\n These cables maintain the electrical continuity of the circuits in the case of fire. You can use these cables in all types of fire alarm systems. With these cables, it is possible to evacuate buildings, start alarm signals and activate fire extinguishing systems.<\/p>\n\n\n In the case of fire, the quality and quantity of gas emitted are also responsible for the loss of people and property. Therefore, companies also need to work to prevent poisonous gas emissions and reduce the smoke density. One of the popular materials that companies use in the insulation of fire-resistant cables is PVC or polyvinyl chloride. PVC has a chlorine compound and thus shows excellent fire-retardant properties.<\/p>\n\n\n LSF emanates thick black smoke and fumes because Poly Vinyl Chloride is present in them. So, you need Halogen Free Cables or their variations, LS0H (zero Halogen with low smoke) and LSZH<\/a> (zero Halogen with low smoke). No PVC is in these cables. Hence no harmful fumes are given off in case of fire. In addition, when burnt, not only do LSHF Cables exude a very small amount of smoke, but also, this smoke has no chemicals in it. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n
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Where do you need fire-resistant cables?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Construction of fire-resistant cables<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Types of fire-resistant cables<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
Fire retardant cables: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
Fire-resistant cables: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
PVC Cables:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
LSHF Cables | LS0H Cables | LSZH Cables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n