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Fire Resistant & Fire Performance Cables – BASEC & LPCB Certified

Cleveland Cable is the UK’s largest supplier of fire-resistant and fire-performance cables, fully compliant with British and European standards. Our extensive range supports essential safety systems in public buildings, offering continued circuit integrity during emergencies.

Products include fire alarm cables, fire-resistant mains cables, and enhanced performance cables designed to operate under extreme heat, impact, and water. Our range meets BS EN 50575 (CPR), BS6387, BS7846 and other vital standards.

Standard Fire Alarm & Security Cables – BS EN 50200 (PH30)

• Construction: Soft Skin (Available in PVC or LSZH)
• Duration: 30 minutes (PH30)
• Application: Fire alarms, voice alarms, emergency lighting

Enhanced Fire Alarm & Security Cables – PH120 Rated

• Construction: Soft Skin Enhanced (LSZH)
• Duration: 120 minutes (PH120)
• Application: Fire alarms and emergency systems in multi-storey buildings

Standards & Approvals – Fire Performance Cables

• Fire resistance: IEC 331, BS6387, BS7629-1
• Flame retardancy: BS5839-1:2017, IEC60332-3 CWZ
• Acid gas emission: BS EN 50267, IEC 60754
• Smoke emission: BS EN 50268, IEC 61034
• Flame propagation: BS EN 50265 / 50266, IEC 60332

Cable Construction – Fire Performance Range

• Conductor:
  • 1.5mm²–2.5mm²: Class 1 Solid Copper (BS EN 60228)
  • 4mm²: Class 2 Stranded Copper (BS EN 60228)
• Insulation: Fire Resistant MICA Tape or Silicone Rubber
• Screen: AL/PET Tape, CPC, Tinned Copper
• Sheath: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)
• Options: Standard & Enhanced – construction adjusted for performance rating

Fire Performance Mains Cable Range

Mineral Insulated Cable (MICC) – BS 6207, BS6387, IEC 331

Due to their inorganic construction, Mineral-Insulated Copper Cables (MICC) offer exceptional fire resistance. They are suitable for hazardous environments like power stations and oil refineries.

• Conductor: Solid Plain Annealed Copper
• Insulation: Magnesium Oxide
• Sheath: Solid Copper with optional PVC or LSZH outer layer
• Standards: BS6387 CWZ, BS EN 50267, LPCB Approved

6491F BS6387 Fire Resistant Single Core – 1kV

Designed for fire alarm and detection systems, emergency lighting circuits and voice alarm systems.

• Conductor: Stranded Copper
• Fire Protection: MICA Glass Fibre Tape
• Sheath: LSZH
• Sizes: 1.5mm² to 16mm²
• Standards: IEC 331, BS 6387 CWZ, BASEC certified

BS7846 F2 Fire Resistant Armoured Cable – 1kV

Designed for fixed installations requiring mechanical protection and fire performance.

• Fire rating: BS7846 F2 / BS6387 CWZ
• Construction:
  • Conductor: Stranded Copper (1.5–400mm²)
  • Fire Barrier: MICA/Glass Tape
  • Insulation: XLPE
  • Armour: Galvanised Steel Wire Armour
  • Sheath: LSZH
• Standards: BS EN 50267, IEC 61034, BASEC Approved

F120 Enhanced Fire Resistant Mains Cable – BS7846, BS8491

Our highest-spec cable is for life-critical systems in high-risk environments. It is suitable for fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and emergency lighting.

• Fire rating: 120 minutes integrity to BS8491
• Impact & Water Jet Tested: 10N direct impact
• Construction:
  • Conductor: Stranded Copper (4–400mm²) + fire barrier
  • Insulation: XLPE
  • Armour: SWA
  • Sheath: LSZH
• Standards:
  • Circuit Integrity: BS8519
  • Flame propagation: BS EN 50265 / 50266
  • Smoke emission: IEC 61034
  • Acid gas emission: IEC 60754
  • LPCB Approved

Certified Fire Performance Applications

Our fire-resistant and fire-performance cables are compliant with the following codes and regulations:

• BS 5839: Fire detection and alarm systems in domestic premises
• BS7629-1: Multicore cables providing circuit integrity during fire, mechanical shock, and water
• Verified In-House Testing: BSI-accredited for quality control across all fire performance cables

Why Choose Cleveland Cable?

As a trusted distributor and the UK’s largest stockist of emergency lighting, SWA fire detection cables, we offer:

• BASEC certified products
• LPCB approved solutions
• Compliance with British and European safety standards
• Industry-leading stock availability and service

Browse our full range online or contact Cleveland Cable today for expert advice and bulk pricing