CPR EUROPEAN REGULATION There are a few days remaining before 1st July 2017, the deadline for the implementation of the new European Union CPR (Construction Products Regulation). This regulation aims to obtain a better regulation of behavior against fire and dangerous substances in the materials used in construction. As indicated in the new regulation, from this date on all […]
See moreTHE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN CPR The implementation of the European CPR obliges manufacturers, distributors, project managers and installers in the European Union to manufacture, distribute, prescribe and install cables that comply with the harmonized standard EN 50575. HOW CAN I IDENTIFY WETHER A CABLE COMPLIES (OR NOT) WITH THE CPR? Follow these simple steps: […]
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CRITERIA FOR CLASSIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL CABLES The main criterion of the classification of electrical cables under the new European CPR fundamentally analyses two aspects: the reaction of electrical cables to fire and their emission of dangerous substances. The CPR defines several classes that indicate the impact of cables on the spread of fire, using a […]
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WHAT EXPLAIN THE CPR DOCUMENT If you want to learn more about what the CPR is and how it affects electrical cables, this document explains: What the CPR is How it affects electrical cables How to identify a CPR electrical cable What the obligations of distributors of electrical materials are regarding this regulation Which cables […]
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