Latest articles on BS 8519 2010 
Prysmian's free guide explains the selection of cable types in accordance with the recommendations of BS 8519 2010(22/09/2010)
BS 8519:2010 came into force earlier this year and anyone with the job of specifying, inspecting or regulating fire resistant cabling for large or complex buildings should already be aware of it. However, it appears there has been some confusion within the industry when it comes to understanding which cables and components are suitable for specification. Prysmian now has available a free printed guide to the selection of cable types in accordance with the recommendations of BS 8519:2010. ... [more]
Confusion over the power cable requirements of BS 8519 2010(26/03/2010)
According to Draka, the publishing in February of the new BS 8519:2010 Code of Practice has led to a number of misleading claims being made for some cables, with the confusion appearing to have arisen from a misinterpretation of the different test methods required for power and control cables. The new Standard covers the selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety and fire-fighting applications. It replaces BS 7346-6:2005 [Components for smo... [more]
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