New EU Construction Product Regulations (CPR) now require cables in the European region to be classified depending on their reaction to fire, resistance to fire and also the release of dangerous substances in normal operation, dismantling and recycling.
CPR also designates minimum performance levels for these standards in different installations and location types
There is a specific classification for cable, and it was created to allow harmonization or a common language when referring to the fire performance of cable. It determines seven main classes for cable, each with defined test method and classification criteria. For the main classes D, C, and B2, additional classification for smoke production, flaming droplets and acidity have been identified.