Comparative analysis of the new traditional methods for the plastic casing of fire-resistant cables

Abstract

Introduction: Nowadays electrics, and as parts of them, electrical cables are all around us. They are of great importance from the aspect of fire prevention policy. On the one hand, they are a part of fire control systems, however, on the other hand they can also be a cause of fire, thus assisting its spread. In apartments, offices, industrial plants, healthcare institutions, agricultural buildings and in almost all types of buildings the major cause of fire is of
electrical origin. In our thesis I examine the existing legislation and standards as what tests electrical cables must undergo and what requirements they must meet in order to obtain a fire resistant rating. I intend to test various plastic-covered cables by exposing them to heat and flame, meanwhile observing their reaction and behavior. Results: We would like to determine how the current regulatory systems reflect the real requirements’ also investigate if cables certified fire-resistant really correspond to real-world conditions. Finally, we propose some possible solutions to the problems.