ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 15 Where to Learn More When it comes to fire safety, we know that continuous education on the latest legislation and installation requirements is something our customers are keen to obtain. At Legrand, our collaborative approach drives us to continue to develop approved CPDs. Available for free, all CPDs can be carried out online, at our offices or at yours. Our CPDs include: Conclusion When designing cable management pathways within buildings in the UK, it is of course paramount to follow the methodology and/or directions of the standards. Customers that require additional evidential proof of performance in the event of a fire can now count on Legrand’s new declarations of performance stating the products have been tested and withstood collapse for the full 90 minutes. Legrand (GB) Legrand UK & Ireland LegrandtvUK LegrandUK legrand.co.uk Before fire testing After fire testing Before fire testing After fire testing Following the successful fire testing of Swifts and Salamandre in 2022, we’ve carried out further testing on these products. We decided to go the extra mile and extend our fire testing duration by an extra 30 minutes, reaching temperatures over 1000°C, meaning our products are now tested to withstand collapse for up to two hours. Creating a cable pathway - Explaining the updates of BS 7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition, this CPD focuses on escape routes and premature collapse. Fire stopping: Breaking the cycle of non-compliance - Providing discussion around the importance and relevance of fire stopping cable pathways. Premature collapse and fire rated containment - This CPD explores the current UK standards landscape that applies to cable management systems which don’t currently require any fire testing. Find out more about our fire safety solutions on our website legrand.co.uk/solutions/fire-safety Update: April 2024 For more information, see Legrand.co.uk
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