Fire properties of cables are of great importance in a fire safety perspective. Therefore cables have been included in the classification system under the European Construction Products Regulation (CPR). We were responsible for proposing the classification system to the European Commission. The European CEMAC project (CE-Marking of Cables), for which RISE Fire Research has provided technical management, has recently been concluded. In order to obtain a CE-mark the manufacturers would have to test their cables in accordance with EN 50399 and EN 60332-1-2, and then get a classification report in accordance with EN 13501-6. We can assist you by grouping cables in product families in accordance with the EXAP standard EN 50576. This will considerably reduce the amount of tests needed.  

We can guide you through the European system and assist you in obtaining the maximum amount of products approved based on a minimum number of tests.

The harmonized product standard EN50575 for Power, control and communication cables is  published. CE marking has come into force and CE marking of cables is possible. From June 10th, 2017 CE marking is mandatory.

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