Scope
CPR reaction-to-fire classification (Aca to Fca) for power, control and communication cables across the EU.
Cable Standard
EN 50575 CPR Reaction To Fire
European Construction Products Regulation standard for the reaction-to-fire performance (Euroclasses) of cables used in construction works.
EU construction / Buildings
3 related product families
9 cable references
Applications
- EU construction
- Buildings
- Public infrastructure
Related Products
Standard Selection Data
| Standard focus | CPR reaction-to-fire classification (Aca to Fca) for power, control and communication cables across the EU. |
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| Typical applications | EU construction, Buildings, Public infrastructure |
| Related product families | LSZH Cables, Fire Resistant Cables, Low Voltage Power Cables |
| Common voltage references | 300/500 V to 0.6/1 kV and above; 300/500 V, 450/750 V or 0.6/1 kV; 0.6/1 kV |
| Construction impact | Copper or aluminium conductor; XLPE, LSZH or thermoplastic insulation; Optional screen or armour; LSZH outer sheath |
| Datasheet requirement | Confirm construction, rating, sheath, testing reference, marking and packing before quotation |
Cable Construction Impact
- Copper or aluminium conductor
- XLPE, LSZH or thermoplastic insulation
- Optional screen or armour
- LSZH outer sheath
- Copper conductor
- Mica glass fire barrier
- XLPE, silicone or LSZH insulation
- Optional armour
- XLPE or PVC insulation
- Optional bedding
Common Model References
Cables Using This Standard
Use these cable pages to move from the standard reference to a quote-ready construction.
Flexible halogen-free single core wire
H07Z-K EN 50525 LSZH Building Wire
H07Z-K EN 50525 LSZH Building Wire is a specific low smoke zero halogen cable construction for public building wiring, switchboards, control cabinets, using class 5 flexible copper conductor, cross-linked lszh compound insulation and lszh insulation only outer sheath.
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Thermoplastic halogen-free panel wire
H07Z1-K EN 50525 LSZH Panel Wire
H07Z1-K EN 50525 LSZH Panel Wire is a specific low smoke zero halogen cable construction for switchgear, electrical cabinets, public building panels, using class 5 flexible copper conductor, thermoplastic lszh compound insulation and lszh insulation only outer sheath.
View technical data →RZ1-K LSZH Flexible Power Cable
RZ1-K LSZH Flexible Power Cable is a specific low smoke zero halogen cable construction for public buildings, industrial feeders, data centers, using class 5 flexible copper conductor, xlpe insulation and lszh polyolefin sheath.
View technical data →N2XH LSZH Fixed Power Cable
N2XH LSZH Fixed Power Cable is a specific low smoke zero halogen cable construction for indoor fixed wiring, public infrastructure, commercial buildings, using class 2 copper conductor, xlpe insulation and lszh outer sheath.
View technical data →BS 6724 XLPE SWA LSZH Armoured Cable
BS 6724 XLPE SWA LSZH Armoured Cable is a specific low smoke zero halogen cable construction for public buildings, transport infrastructure, industrial feeders, using class 2 copper conductor, xlpe insulation, steel wire armour and lszh outer sheath.
View technical data →LSZH Screened Control Cable
LSZH Screened Control Cable is a specific low smoke zero halogen cable construction for control panels, automation systems, public building machinery, using class 5 flexible copper conductor, lszh or halogen-free control-core insulation, tinned copper braid screen and lszh outer sheath.
View technical data →LSZH Instrumentation Cable
LSZH Instrumentation Cable is a specific low smoke zero halogen cable construction for process control, public infrastructure monitoring, data centers, using plain or tinned copper conductor, xlpe or lszh-compatible instrumentation insulation, individual and/or overall aluminium polyester screen and lszh outer sheath.
View technical data →LSZH Cat6A Data Cable
LSZH Cat6A Data Cable is a specific low smoke zero halogen cable construction for data centers, office networks, public buildings, using solid or stranded copper data conductor, pe or foam pe data insulation, u/utp, f/utp or s/ftp screen according to category and lszh data cable jacket.
View technical data →Fire Resistant LSZH Alarm Cable
Fire Resistant LSZH Alarm Cable is a specific low smoke zero halogen cable construction for fire alarms, emergency lighting, life safety circuits, using plain copper conductor, mica fire barrier with lszh insulation, aluminium/polyester screen with drain wire 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 EN 50575 CPR Reaction To Fire affect in cable selection? | EN 50575 CPR Reaction To Fire 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 EN 50575 CPR Reaction To Fire 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 EN 50575 CPR Reaction To Fire? | LSZH Cables, Fire Resistant Cables, Low Voltage Power Cables |