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, including the NEC26 change now requiring 5” of concrete encasement when used with standard building wire – and the technologies at your disposal to meet them.

This download includes:

1. Protecting Critical Building Circuits from Fire

Whitepaper that lays out the evolution in fire safety codes and standards that have led to 5” of concrete encasement.  Different methods to protect critical electrical circuits are explained and compared.

2. Fire Resistance of Concrete for Electrical Conductors

Research report published by the NFPA on the thermal protection of concrete during a fire. This groundbreaking research note led to the NEC26 code change requiring 5” of concrete vs. the long accepted practice of using just 2” of concrete, which only provided one hour of protection.