Many life safety, fire-fighting, and critical emergency systems depend on the unfailing reliability of electric cables and wiring during a fire. 

Firemen's lifts, fire sprinklers, fire pumps, smoke/heat extraction equipment, pressurization fans, communication systems and alarms all rely to some degree on the ongoing integrity of wiring systems. 

Any failures could lead to such critical equipment becoming inactive, putting occupants, emergency responders and property at risk. 

With greater regulatory scrutiny of disasters such as the Grenfell Tower fire in London, it is inevitable that eyes will soon turn towards the integrity of the cables that keep fire protection systems operational. 

It will also bring the relative responsibilities of owners, designers, inspectors, contractors, and regulatory authorities themselves into sharper focus. 

Fragmented 'piecemeal' or product-only approaches to compliance testing, can lead to failures, while leaving any question of liability difficult to answer. 

So, how do you work out whether the wiring system you’re using is fit-for-purpose and able to withstand the effects of fire? 

We encourage all to attend, however we recommend this session to cablers, fire safety assessors (exit signs, emergency lighting, fire detection and alarm systems), designers and installers.