FP200 Gold

What is FP200 Gold?

FP200 Gold is a “Standard” fire resistant cable specially designed to meet the requirements of BS 7629-1 for fire detection, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems in buildings. Prysmian invented the first extruded polymer fire resistant cables and it is the result of expertise and experience of our scientists and engineers. FP200 Gold is assessed and certified by independent accredited bodies, LPCB and BASEC.

What can I use FP200 Gold for?

FP200 Gold is a “Standard” fire resistant cable that is used as a fire alarm cable or emergency lighting cable in public buildings like factories, offices, schools and airports where fire risk assessments must be carried out by law.

Large and complex buildings like hospitals need “Enhanced” fire resistant cable which can be satisfied by Prysmian FP PLUS. Prysmian FP200 Gold are a dressable, aluminium screened cables and features ahard, damage resistant INSUDITE® insulation system.

It also features un-insulated tinned copper Circuit Protective Conductor (CPC). FP200 Gold always gives a quick and dependable installation and termination for your project providing confidence and reliability during commissioning and handover.

Is FP200 Gold enhanced?

No, Prysmian FP200 Gold is not an ‘enhanced’ cable. FP200 Gold is a ‘Standard’ fire-resistant cable, meaning it’s designed to maintain circuit integrity for at least 30 minutes in the event of fire. It also meets the requirements of BS EN 50200, which also includes a 60 minute duration of survival for emergency lighting circuits, making it suitable for fire detection, alarm and emergency lighting systems in typical public buildings like offices and schools. ‘Standard’ cables like Prysmian FP200 Gold are tested to withstand flame, impact and water spray, ensuring reliable operation in emergency scenarios. If you want to understand more about the difference between ‘enhanced’ and ‘standard’ fire-resistant cables, read our blog: What is the difference between standard and enhanced FP cable? | Prysmian

What are the benefits of FP200 Gold?

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Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings

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Emergency voice communication

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Other essential service control circuits for "Standard" fire resistance

Easy First-fix

FP200 Gold uses the original FP concept of a pliable aluminium tube construction. This allows installers to 'dress’ cable to the desired cable route without ‘spring-back’ or ‘memory’. It also allows straightening and reverse bending, which is particularly important in enclosed voids or cabinets, where final cable routes may change.

Less mess

Its compact, innovative construction eliminates the need for any additional chalk or powders inside the cable to help sheath removal and it has no additional glass-fibre tapes, reducing waste and mess.

Easy termination

With the outer sheath bonded to the inner aluminium screen along its entire length, sheath removal is easy and reliable. With a light, shallow cut and a quick snap, the sheath is easily removed and comes away readily in a single piece, quickly exposing the cores.

Why is FP cable fixing critical?

Circuit integrity is the critical task required by fire resistant cables which means the cable MUST keep working by transmitting voltage and current safely to keep the system working. Therefore, all FP cables should be fixed securely to the building structure using non-combustible, permanent cable fixings that will not melt, burn, or perish causing the collapse of cables in a fire. Copper or ferrous fixings are suitable but aluminium, melting point 660˚C, is not.

 

As well as being non burning – any fixing selected should not impede the cable performance during a fire – to guarantee that the cable will carry on working. Choose BICON® cable accessories by Prysmian which have been fire tested with associated Prysmian FP cables.

AP clips

This traditional solution ensures a positive, whole cable and secure fixing that stops collapse and keeps circuit integrity when a building is on fire.

  • Tidy, single cable run, and fits neatly into multiple cable routes

  • Fire tested with Prysmian FP Cables

  • Ideal for visible installations

  • Meets the cable support requirements of BS 5839-1

FP Firefix® Double Clip

Firefix is the fast and easy way to install Prysmian FP cables directly to the structure of a building.

  • Works on steel, blockwork, composite steel decking and brick or concrete

  • Meets the cable support requirements for BS 5839-1, BS 5266-1 and BS 8519

  • Features on the LUL APR, Product ID 1960

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