Cable supplied to First Direct Arena
Prysmian’s FP 200 Gold standard fire resistant cable has been specified and installed in both the fire and public address systems at the new First Direct Arena in Leeds.
FP 200 Gold meets the ‘standard’ fire resistant requirements of the following British standards:
• BS5839-1(Fire detection and alarms)
• BS5266-1(Emergency Lighting)
• BS8519 (Lighting Safety and Fire Fighting) – classified as Category 1 Control cable.
FP 200 Gold has received BASEC and LPCB approval for meeting the requirements of fire alarm code of practice BS 5839 and the emergency lighting code BS 5266. FP 200 Gold is regularly chosen because of its Insudite; Prysmian’s unique, damage-resistant insulation which significantly reduces the risk of accidental damage during installation and third party damage post commissioning.
Prysmian Cables & Systems
023 8029 5029
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