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CPR/Fire-safety cable
CPR Introduction
9. Cables must be CE-marked.
Since July 2017, all cables used within the EU for construction works (e.g. buildings, roads, and bridges) must be CE-marked to be legally placed on the EU market. CE labels are the quickest way to identify if a cable meets regulations. These labels are an indication that the product has been assessed by the manufacturer and meet the EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. CE marking is already listed as a legal requirement, in addition, the marking now requires additional information to help identify cable classification.
A cable manufacturer must:
decide which reaction to fire classification your cable should match (classes are from Aca to Fca, and have specific test methods)
have your cable type tested by a Notified Testing Laboratory or certified by a Notified Product Certification Body depending on the class
establish and maintain a Factory Production Control (FPC) system to ensure the constancy of
performance
draw up a DoP (Declaration of Performance) for the reaction to fire classification of your cable
ensure your cables are labelled and carry a visible CE mark.
Note that it is the responsibility of the manufacturer that all necessary steps in the specified conformity assessment procedure have been completed before affixing the CE mark, including involvement of notified bodies as applicable.
