Falling or hanging cables can pose a major safety hazard in the event of a building fire, a fact recognised by British Standards regulating wiring systems installed above escape routes. Figures show that there were 14 deaths from cable entrapment between 2004 and 2014.
Amendments to BS 7671:2008 of the Wiring Regulations (Amendment 3) require cabling above escape routes to be supported by fire-resistant fastenings and fixings to prevent collapse in extreme heat.
A quick and easy way to achieve this is with spring-loaded Firefly fire clips. Designed to fit on the inside or outside of Marshall-Tufflex mini/maxi trunking and conduit, holding cables secure in the event of a fire, they ensure escape routes remain free and accessible.
The clips are fire resistant above 1,000°C for up to 120 minutes, exceeding the requirements of 45 minutes at 930°C. Installation satisfies fire regulations prohibiting the use of non-metallic clips or plastic trunking as the sole means of support for cables.
Firefly fire clips fix to walls and ceilings, are quick and 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 fire clips are also available in kits.
