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At Nexans we have been working for many years to prepare for EU’s new CPR requirements for cables . This site gathers everything you need to know about CPR.
What is CPR?
In 2011 a new EU regulation concerning the CE marking of cables was published, to take binding effect on 1 July 2017. The new regulation sets out test methods and fire classes for cables used in buildings.
The new classification scale is from A to F, in which F burns immediately and A provides the best protection. E in the new scale corresponds to the old Swedish minimum requirement F2.
Alternative solution for cables in evacuation routes
Since July 1, 2017, the new law on CPR applies to cables throughout Europe.All cables installed in a building must now be tested and rated according to the new regulations.