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EN 50575 standard applicability for equipment wiring—does it cover non-building wire?

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Topic summary

The EN 50575 standard specifies fire and smoke reaction requirements for power, control, and communication cables used in construction works, primarily covering building wiring and civil engineering applications. It aims to limit fire spread and smoke generation in buildings. The standard generally does not apply to internal wiring within equipment but may apply to external cables connecting devices. A customer requested equipment wiring compliant with EN 50575, despite the wiring being 18AWG individual wires inside a valve box operating at 24VDC, which is not typically considered building wire. The contractor argued that since the valve box is mounted on a wall, it becomes part of the building structure, potentially extending the standard's applicability. This raises concerns about costly changes if the requirement is extended to all equipment wiring. It is recommended to obtain the exact standard from the customer, clarify applicable sections, and verify certification requirements with relevant authorities. Finding wire certified to UL, CE, and EN 50575 simultaneously may be challenging. Using certified cables for external wiring is a practical approach to meet such demands.
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