Low Fire Hazard (LFH) cables

Why should you choose Low Fire Hazard (halogen-free) cables?

Every year, an average of 45 Norwegians die as a result of fire. Because many fires start for electrical reasons, safe electrical installations are an obligation for our industry and a responsibility we must all take seriously.

Our wish is that regulations, standards and authorities recommend fire class Dca-s2d2a2 for homes, commercial buildings, hospitals, schools, public buildings, industry and data centres. Halogen-free cables generally meet the requirements of fire class Dca, and can save lives and substantial amounts of money.

There are 3 good reasons to choose halogen-free:

It helps save lives

Increased fire safety is by far the most important benefit of halogen-free cables. Smoke is the number one killer in fires. When PVC burns, it produces black smoke and dangerous gases that are harmful to breathe and difficult to see. Halogen-free cables produce less smoke, improve visibility and slow down the course of a fire. This can give you up to 15 per cent more time to get out, making both escape and extinguishing safer. By choosing halogen-free, you can help save lives.

Does less damage

After a fire, smoke remediation is often the biggest cost. Less black smoke and fewer corrosive gases mean less damage to equipment and buildings. This makes decontamination quicker and cheaper, and allows the building to be put back into use sooner. Halogen-free cables have flame-retardant and self-extinguishing properties, reducing the spread of fire and helping to minimise damage and costs in the event of a fire.

Fulfils requirements for green buildings

PVC is a controversial material that often contains endocrine-disrupting phthalates (plastic softeners). Halogen-free cables are free of these and have a lower risk of spreading dioxins in the event of fire. There is a clear trend in the market for construction projects to be green buildings, with an increase in Nordic Swan Ecolabelled buildings in recent years. Cables without PVC and halogen fulfil the requirements for fire class Dca -s2d2a2 and can therefore be used in green buildings.

Take precautions and choose cables with good fire properties and a higher fire class now.