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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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The clips are fire resistant above 1,000\u00b0C for up to 120 minutes, exceeding the requirements of 45 minutes at 930\u00b0C. Installation satisfies fire regulations prohibiting the use of non-metallic clips or plastic trunking as the sole means of support for cables.<\/p>\n
Firefly fire clips fix to walls and ceilings, are quick and easy to install and do not reduce the usable space for cables.<\/p>\n
The internal version fits within trunking prior to cable installation; the external version can be retrofitted. Firefly fire clips are also available in kits.<\/p>\n