Fire Alarm & Lighting Cable BS5839

High-Quality Fire-Resistant Cables for Critical Safety Systems

Cleveland Cable is the UK’s largest supplier of British and European Standard fire-resistant cables for emergency lighting and fire detection systems. Our cables ensure power and signal integrity in emergency situations, making them essential for public buildings, commercial properties, and high-rise developments.

Wide Range of Fire-Resistant Cables

Standard Fire-Resistant Cables (30-Minute Fire Survival)

Designed for use in low-rise buildings up to 10 storeys, these cables meet BS EN 50200 (PH 30) standards and continue operating for a minimum of 30 minutes under fire conditions.

BS5839/BS7629 Fire Alarm & Security Cable (1mm² – 4mm²)
IEC 331, BS6387 & BS7629-1-2008 Compliant
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Sheathing
BS EN 50265 & IEC 60360134 Flame Propagation Compliance

Enhanced Fire-Resistant Cables (120-Minute Fire Survival)

Recommended for multi-phase evacuation systems, tower blocks, and critical infrastructure, these cables operate for up to 120 minutes in fire conditions.

BS5839/BS7629 Enhanced Fire Alarm & Security Cable (1.5mm² – 4mm²)
BS 8519:2020 Category 2 & BS 8434-2:2003 +A2:2009 Compliant
Fire, Mechanical Shock & Water Resistance Tested (930°C)
Verified In-House by BSI Testing Lab

Technical Specifications & Compliance

Standard Fire-Resistant Cable Construction

Conductor: 1.5mm² - 2.5mm² (Class 1 solid), 4mm² (Class 2 stranded) per BS EN 60228
Insulation: Fire-resistant MICA tape or silicone rubber
Screen: AL/PET (Aluminium/Polyester Tape), Circuit Protective Tinned Copper
Sheath: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)
Voltage Rating: 300/500V
Temperature Limits: -40°C to +90°C
Bending Radius: As per the manufacturer’s datasheet

Enhanced Fire-Resistant Cable Construction

Similar to standard but with additional insulation layers for enhanced fire performance
Fully compliant with BS 5839-1:2017, BS EN 50200:2015 PH30, PH60, PH120, and BS 6387:2013 CWZ