FREE WHITEPAPER: Protecting Critical Electrical Circuits from Fire

Stringent safety codes require that critical electrical circuits are protected to ensure that power is maintained for emergency equipment in the event of a fire. Systems as:

  • Fire alarm & emergency lighting
  • Fire pumps
  • Emergency elevators
  • Smoke extraction fans
  • Backup generators

Typically require a 2 hour fire resistance rating. However, differences in national and local code requirements can be confusing. Next to the varying codes, building engineers have a multitude of options on how to design and construct such critical circuits. Learn about important recent fire and electrical code changes and findings – and the technologies at your disposal to meet them.

This download includes

Protecting Critical Building Circuits from Fire

Whitepaper that lays out the evolution in fire safety codes and standards. Methods to protect critical electrical circuits are explained and compared.

Fire Resistance of Concrete for Electrical Conductors

Research report published by the NFPA on the thermal protection of concrete during a fire. A common method is to install conductors under 2 inches of concrete, but this does not guarantee a 2 hour fire rating.

Executive Summary

Proposed solutions for fire code compliant building design, based on the whitepaper and the NFPA report.

What is PYROTENAX?

Fire-rated Wiring Cable is a specialty wire used to power emergency response equipment such as fire pumps, fire fighter elevators, smoke extraction fans, backup generators and more. Learn more in our System 1850 video now.

SUCCESS STORIES

The Benefits of Mineral Insulated Cable

Litespeed Electric chose mineral insulated (MI) 2 hour fire rated cable to protect this building’s emergency electrical equipment in New York City. The fire resistant wire saves up to 80% of space, compared to conventional conduit and wire systems. See how the entire MI system was installed in this case study.

MI CABLE IN ACTION

Litespeed Electric chose mineral insulated (MI) 2 hour fire rated cable to protect this building’s emergency electrical equipment in New York City. Find out out why this was the right option for them.

INSTALLATION

  • Installed by professional Electrical Contractors
  • Up to 33% less bracing required
  • Easy to pull smooth outer surface
  • Excellent for pulling through tight spaces
  • Workshop Access
  • Easy to finish and install once pulled
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Continuity Test
   

Contractor Installation

Insulation Resistance Test

Multi-Conductor Termination

Single Conductor Termination

Twisted Pair Termination

RESOURCES

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Get into detail on our fire rated wiring applications pages, or download these brochures:

Specifications

CAD Drawings

Warranty

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