Did you know that the cables used in fire alarms and emergency lighting are different from ordinary cables?
Because these electrical installations are designed to work in an emergency such as a fire, the cables to which they connect must be fire resistant. The proper functioning of a fire-resistant cable could spell the difference between salvation and disaster during an emergency.
What makes these cables fire-resistant are the layers of mica tapes wrapped around the copper wires within the plastic sheath. Those mica tapes strengthen the cable’s resistance to extreme temperatures.
So the next time that you ask your electrician to install a fire alarm in your home, ask about the cables used for the installation. He might be surprised that you know the difference! Local electrician can install fire resistant cables in your premises -
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