Scope
Fire performance testing for cables used in critical and emergency circuits.
Cable Standard
BS 6387 Fire Resistant Cable
BS 6387 is a fire resistance test standard used for cables requiring circuit integrity under fire conditions.
Emergency lighting / Fire alarm
1 related product families
1 cable references
Applications
- Emergency lighting
- Fire alarm
- Critical power
Related Products
Standard Selection Data
| Standard focus | Fire performance testing for cables used in critical and emergency circuits. |
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| Typical applications | Emergency lighting, Fire alarm, Critical power |
| Related product families | Fire Resistant Cables |
| Common voltage references | 300/500 V, 450/750 V or 0.6/1 kV |
| Construction impact | Copper conductor; Mica glass fire barrier; XLPE, silicone or LSZH insulation; Optional armour |
| Datasheet requirement | Confirm construction, rating, sheath, testing reference, marking and packing before quotation |
Cable Construction Impact
- Copper conductor
- Mica glass fire barrier
- XLPE, silicone or LSZH insulation
- Optional armour
- LSZH outer sheath
Common Model References
Cables Using This Standard
Use these cable pages to move from the standard reference to a quote-ready construction.
BS 6387 CWZ Mica LSZH Fire Resistant Power Cable
BS 6387 CWZ Mica LSZH Fire Resistant Power Cable is a fire resistant cable construction for emergency lighting, fire pumps, smoke extraction applications, using copper conductor, mica glass fire barrier, fire resistant lszh insulation, lszh bedding and sheath and lszh outer sheath.
View technical data →Procurement Notes
When using this standard for an enquiry, confirm the full cable designation, conductor size, core count, voltage rating, sheath material, installation environment, testing requirements, cable marking and packing length. Standards help define the technical baseline, but the quote details should always match the final cable specification.
Quote Details
- Cable type and standard reference
- Conductor material, size and class
- Core count, pair count or fiber count
- Voltage rating and operating environment
- Screening, armour, fire performance and sheath material
- Cable marking, drum length, packing and delivery requirements
FAQ
| What does BS 6387 Fire Resistant Cable affect in cable selection? | BS 6387 Fire Resistant Cable normally affects the cable construction, application range, testing references and datasheet wording. Buyers should use the standard page together with the product page before final quotation. |
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| Is BS 6387 Fire Resistant Cable enough to specify a cable? | Usually no. A complete enquiry should also include conductor size, core count, voltage rating, sheath material, screening or mechanical protection, installation environment and any customer-specified approvals. |
| Which UE Cable product families relate to BS 6387 Fire Resistant Cable? | Fire Resistant Cables |