Description

Without analytical scrutiny, it is impossible to know the properties—such as combustibility and smoke generation—of materials composing cable jackets, insulation, spacers, conductors, and other components and media. Metal conduit installation has drawbacks such as inherently high costs as well as a significant risk that, if surrounded by fire, low heat tolerance flammable cables inside can generate potentially hazardous gases. The advent of fire safe insulation materials has made it possible to achieve similar or even superior fire safety performance.