The integrity and reliability of Firefly cable management fire clips has been proven following independent testing at Exova Warringtonfire, with the product gaining eight fire safety certificates.
The clips, which recently won ‘Industrial Product of the Year’ in the Electrical Industry Awards 2017, fit inside or outside Marshall-Tufflex mini/maxi trunking and conduit, holding cables secure in a fire, ensuring that escape routes remain accessible.
In tests conducted at Warringtonfire using Prysmian Plus fire alarm cable, the clips remained in place as temperatures reached 930ºC for two hours. The test included a shock and water spray trial.
Firefly clips are compliant with Amendment 3 of BS 7671:2008 of the Wiring Regulations which requires cabling above escape routes to be supported by fire-resistant fastenings and fixings to prevent collapse in extreme heat.
Installation of the clips also satisfies fire regulations prohibiting the use of non-metallic clips or plastic trunking as the sole means of support for cables.
Firefly clips fix to walls and ceilings, are easy to install and do not reduce the usable space for cables. The internal version fits within trunking prior to cable installation; the external version can be retrofitted. Firefly clips are also available in kits, which include fully compliant fixings for either masonry or cavity walls.
