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What is Construction Products Regulation (CPR)?——————3

The reference standard for cables —————————————3

Relevant Euro Classes for different Environments & EU

countries—————————————————————————4

EuroClass Definition ———————————————————6

Who is affected by CPR? —————————————————8

What is AVCP? ——————————————————————9

Test Method/Standards involved in CPR ——————————10

Additional Levels of Classification for Class B to D—————12

Cables must be CE-marked ————————————————13

What is UKCA and UKNI?—————————————————14

Labelling ————————————————————————14

CPR Compliance—————————————————————15
What is Construction Products Regulation (CPR)?
The latest fire protection findings are put into practice in modern new buildings. Fire protection
legislation has also evolved over the past few years. However, it is not economically feasible to
adapt every building to the current standard. In the event of a fire, visitors to the building often have
very little time to escape the fire. Often, the greatest danger is not the flames themselves, but the
formation of smoke and toxic gases that are produced when plastics are burned. These can cause
irreversible damage to the lungs in no time at all.

In order to curb this risk, construction materials are tested and classified for their fire behaviour.
One of the most important classifications is the CPR classification. The CPR is the European
legislation that includes all types of products used in the building industry e.g. doors, windows,
cement, plasterboard etc. Anything that is fixed into the fabric of the building is within the scope
and must comply.

CPR establishes the basic requirements and essential harmonised

characteristics that all products designed to be permanently installed in
construction works must satisfy within the EU. Due to its legal nature, all
relevant bodies such as cable manufacturers, distributors and resellers
must comply with. CPR Regulation defines as construction product all those
products designed to be permanently incorporated into construction works.
Power, telecommunications, data and control cables, being part of the
fixed installation in building, are included. Cables designed for connecting
appliances or for internal wiring of equipment or electrical appliances, and
all those cables that are not used as cables for construction are excluded.

The Construction Productions Regulation (CPR) is the building materials directive of the European
CE marking. CPR covers all building products, including cables, classified by its reaction to fire
behavior. The EU published Regulation 2016/364 in March 2016, which sets out fire ratings and
corresponding test methods for all types of construction materials, including electrical cables. Also
according to European Commission Notice 2015/C 378/03, EN 50575 has officially become the
standard for reaction to fire requirements for wire and cable for construction in July 2016 and the
standard will be officially implemented from 1 July 2017. As of 1st July 2017, it became obligatory
for cables, having an intended use for permanent installation in domestic, commercial and
industrial premises and other civil engineering works anywhere in the European Union to comply
with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). It applies to power, communications and fibre
optic cables irrespective of manufacturing locations. The cable products manufactured and sold
after this date will need to comply with the standard EN 50575, which classifies wire and cable fire
ratings according to their behavior of heat of combustion, heat release & smoke production, vertical
flame propagation, smoke density and acidity & acid gas content.

The reference standard for cables

The basic reference standard for cables and their performance with respect to fire under
the CPR is: EN 50575:2014 + A1:2016: Power, control and communication cables (cables for
general applications in construction works subject to reaction to fire requirements).
The standard specifies reaction to fire requirements, including test and assessment methods,

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and addresses requirements for release of dangerous substances. Furthermore, it specifies

requirements for type testing, Factory Production Control (FPC), and which system shall be used
for Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP).

Currently it only relates to the way cables react to fire not the way they resist fire (continue to
operate in a fire). Therefore this relates to those cables that are NOT designed to resist fire. This
includes PVC and LSHF armoured, flat twin and earth and single core, and many others including
data and optical cables. If they’re fixed into the fabric of the building they are in scope. Appliance
power flexes aren’t in scope, or those just buried in the ground and not entering a building.

Relevant Euro Classes for different Environments

& EU countries
The regulation assigns seven (7) “EuroClass/reaction to fire” levels, ranging from ‘Aca’ to ‘Fca’
The CPR ranking highest to lowest are: Aca; B1ca; B2ca; Cca; Dca; Eca and Fca. The ‘ca’ tag
on the letter indicates cable. Classes are listed from the most stringent ‘A’, non-combustible, to
‘F’. For telecommunication cables, the best performance you’re likely to see is B2ca. Typically,
EuroClasses are assigned based on the application space/structure type. Structures with a high
density of people (public spaces) or limited evacuation routes (hospitals/high rise) may specify
a higher rated classification e.g. hospitals may be rated as B2ca or Cca; commercial properties
may be Cca or Dca; while a single family dwelling may be Dca or Eca. This varies from country to
country and even within country regions.

Euroclass Level Description Environments

High density of people or
Very High fire protection individuals with limited mobility
B2ca
(self-extinguishing) (Fire exits in public building,
Airports and Hospitals)
Medium density of people
High Fire protection
Cca (Public buildings, schools,
(self-extinguishing)
hotels, and office buildings)
Moderate Fire Protection In some regions this is used a
Dca
(Limited emissions) minimum cable requirement.
In some regions this is used a
Eca Basic Fire Protection
minimum cable requirement.

CPR is mandatory for all European countries, but the minimum CPR requirements may vary
from country to country. Some countries have implemented a minimum classification and some
countries have adopted a risk assessment methodology based on the type of installation or its fire
suppression system.

Different classes require different criteria to be applied. Therefore, cables will be made and tested
to achieve the requirements of a particular class. It is not just the way they’re made and tested, it
involves who tested them and how the manufacturing process is controlled. Cable cannot simply
“jump up class” by tweaking the manufacturing or doing some more tests. Class B1ca cable could
be sold as Class Cca (as Class B1ca is superior to Class Cca), but Class Cca cannot be sold as

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CPR Requirement as of
Countries Installation Conditions
1st July 2017
F2:Cables in bundles and in vertical position which
Cca, S1, a1
do not propagate the flame in the test conditions.
F1: Cables simply laid and in the test conditions
Belgium
that do not propagate the flame and extinguish
Eca minimum
themselves within a short distance of the fire that
has ignited them
Denmark All areas Eca
Local Wiring Regulations Eca
Finland
Buildings with a high density of people Dca
Underground stations and tunnels B2ca, s1a,d1,a1
Very high rise buildings
Offices with height >28m
France Cca,s1,d1,a1
Offices having >700 people
Data Centers and Server/Routing Rooms
All others Dca,s2,d2,a2
All evacuation routes
Data Centers & Server Rooms
B2ca,s1,d1,a1
Germany Rail / Road tunnels
Hospitals
All others Cca,s1,d2,a1
All evacuation routes Cca,s1,d1,a1
All others Dca,s2,d2
Iceland Spaces equipped with a fire alarm or an automatic
fire suppression system, a cable class of one step
lower than required may be used
Ireland Likely to follow UK
Train and Underground Stations B2ca,s1a,d1,a1
Airports, Seaports
Hospitals
Hotels
Italy Schools Cca,s1b,d1,a1
Offices having >300 people
Retail, Conference centres
Government Buildings >24m
All others Cca,s3,d1,a3
Hospitals >500m2
B2ca,s1,d1,a1
Tunnels >500m2
Netherlands Protected evacuation routes
Cca,s1,d1,a1
Buildings with >500 people
All others Dca,s3,d2,a3
All areas Dca
Norway
With automatic fire suppression installed Eca

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CPR Requirement as of
Countries Installation Conditions
1st July 2017
Poland Public Buildings Dca,s2,d2,a1
(patch cords
are included in Non-public buildings Eca
CPR)
Spain All areas Cca,s1b,d1,a1
Sweden All areas Dca
Government buildings escape routes Cca,s2,d1,a2
Government buildings other areas Dca
Switzerland
Non-government buildings escape routes Dca,s2,d1,a2
Non-government buildings other areas Eca
Data Centers
B2ca,s1,d0,a1
Exhibition Centers
Rail/Road tunnels
Hospitals
Turkey
All escape routes B2ca,s1,d1,a1
Hotels, height >30.5m
High rise buildings ≥ 21.5 m
All others Cca,s1,d2,a1
CPR is referred to in an
BS 7671: IET wiring Regulations, 18th Edition
annex
BS 6701 for data cables
Escape Routes & Dca,s2,d2,a2 for power
UK
cables
BS 6701: Bundled telecommunications “installation
Cca,s1,d2,a2
cables”
BS 6701: All other telecommunications cables Eca
Note: Always check with local building control authorities and refer to national regulations.

EuroClass Definition
The CPR regulation introduces new classification criteria and common classes, the so called
Euroclasses, for the entire European zone, creating a common language and a classification,
assessment and certification system for all member countries, for construction products. With
regards to fire behaviour, it permits establishing common standards to carry out assessment
comparisons in equivalent conditions across the EU zone.

CPR establishes the characteristics that construction materials must satisfy with respect to fire.
Therefore, cables are only affected by the safety specifications in the case of fire (resistance
and reaction to fire) and hazardous substances (smoke emission and acidity content). The other
technical characteristics are defined in the regular standards.

The EuroClass Relates mainly only to the Reaction to Fire performance of the cables. The fire
reaction of a cable has the following relevant aspects:
• Flame spread (EN 60332-1-2, EN 50399).
• Heat release which is the main contribution to the fire pronation in the actual cable combustion (EN

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• Flaming droplets for the burning particles given off (EN 50399).
• Amount and transparency of Smoke emitted (EN 61034-2).
• Acidity of the Gases given off (EN 60754)

We can define fire resistance as the capacity of a cable to maintain the

electrical service of an installation during a fire. The greater fire resistance
of a cable, the easier it will be to keep the emergency services in operation
and therefore, permit evacuation. The standard that will develop this
aspect is still in its draft phase.

Finally, the declaration of hazardous substances, their emission and

content, indicates which components and in what proportion they are
emitted in normal conditions of use, not of fire, by the cables, in order to preserve the environment.
The fact that the content of hazardous substances has been taken into account will be indicated in
the DoP of each product, although no criteria have yet been defined to determine them.

So for cable at present the most relevant aspect is reaction to fire. Fire resistance is still a pending
regulation yet to be released.

Cables under CPR are tested and categorized from Class Aca (highest performance) to Fca (lowest
performance). The most commonly accepted classes for public and commercial buildings are B2ca,
Cca, and Dca, depending on the risk level and local regulations. The following table summarizes
the Euroclass classification system under CPR, outlining the performance criteria, additional safety
parameters and attestation of conformity required for each class. This system helps stakeholders
assess and compare the fire performance of cables used in buildings.

Construction
Classification Additional
inspection Class Test procedure
criteria classification
designation
1716
PCS ≤ 2,0
Non-flammable Aca EN ISO
MJ/kg
FS ≤ 1,75 m and
THR1200s ≤ 10
EN 50399 (30 kW Smoke generation
MJ and
B1ca burner) and burning
Flame-retardant Peak HRR ≤ 20
and droplets/decreases
kW and
and acid content
FIGRA ≤ 120 Ws-1
B1ca EN 60332-1-2 H ≤ 425 mm
FS ≤ 1,5 m; and
THR1200s ≤ 15
EN 50399 (20,5 Smoke generation
MJ; and
B2ca kW burner) and burning
Flame-retardant Peak HRR ≤ 30
and droplets/decreases
kW; and
and acid content
FIGRA ≤ 150 Ws-1
B2ca EN 60332-1-2 H ≤ 425 mm

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Construction
Classification Additional
inspection Class Test procedure
criteria classification
designation
FS ≤ 2,0 m; and
THR1200s ≤ 30
EN 50399 (20,5 Smoke generation
MJ; and
Cca kW burner) and burning
Flame-retardant Peak HRR ≤ 60
and droplets/decreases
kW; and
and acid content
FIGRA ≤ 300 Ws-1
Cca EN 60332-1-2 H ≤ 425 mm
THR1200s ≤ 70
MJ; and
EN 50399 (20,5 Smoke generation
Peak HRR ≤ 400
Normally Dca kW burner) and burning
kW; and
flammable and droplets/decreases
FIGRA ≤ 1300
and acid content
Ws-1
Dca EN 60332-1-2 H ≤ 425 mm
Normally
Eca EN 60332-1-2 H ≤ 425 mm
flammable
Highly
Fca EN 60332-1-2 H > 425 mm
flammable

Abbreviations

FIGRA Fire growth rate index used for classification purposes [W/s]
PCS PCS gross heat of combustion [MJ/kg]
THR1200s THR1200s total heat release (HRRsm30) from test start until end of test, excluding
contribution from ignition source [MJ]
TSP1200s TSP1200s total smoke production (SPRsm60) from test start until end of test [m2]
Peak HRR Peak HRR = HRR = maximum value of heat release, excluding the burner output,
determined during the whole burner application time, averaged over 30 s expressed in [kW]
Peak SPR Peak SPR = SPR = maximum value of smoke production, determined during the whole
burner application time, averaged over 60 s, expressed in [m2/s]
FS FS vertical flame spread [m] equals the damaged length of the sample
H H vertical flame spread [mm] as defined in 3.1.17
m’ m’ mean value of the set of results of a continuous parameter determined in accordance with
the relevant test method using the minimum number of tests as specified in the test method
m m mean value of the set of results

Who is affected by CPR?

CPR is not just a manufacturing obligation rather it impacts multiple stakeholders across each layer
of the supply chain as summarized below:
• End Users / Facility Owners : Should demand CPR compliance to ensure long-term fire safety in
their buildings.
• Competent Authorities / Consultants / Specifiers : Must define minimum CPR class in project
designs based on building risk profile.
• Contractors / Installers : Are responsible for using cables that meet the specified CPR class.

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requirements.
• Manufacturers : Need to manufacture cables in compliance with the CPR requirements of
Competent Authorities of the EU member states / other non EU countries.

What is AVCP?
The Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) is a harmonised system
defining how to assess products and control the constancy of the assessment results. This system
safeguards the reliability and accuracy of the Declaration of Performance.

AVCP requires the manufacturer to carry out internal quality controls as well as to prepare the
Declaration of Performance (DoP) for each product. Three different systems are in place for cables
as bellows:

System 1+ (Aca, B1ca, B2ca & Cca)

This is the maximum requirement level and corresponds to Euroclasses Aca, B1ca, B2ca and
Cca. A Notified Body is an independent organization which has been designated by the national
authorities of the EU member states to perform conformity assessment tasks for a given cable
type. They must inspect and are responsible for the surveillance, assessment and control of the
production, as well as control the execution of initial sample and monitoring tests by the Notified
Laboratory. The frequency of the monitoring tests is the highest.
This requires the manufacturer to use a Notified Testing Authority for:

• Initial inspection of plant and factory production control

• Initial type testing
• Issue of Classification Report and Certificate of Constancy of Performance
• Surveillance, assessment and evaluation of factory production control, twice per year
• Audit testing of samples
The manufacturer must also undertake internal FPC & routine audit testing.

System 3 (Dca & Eca)

This level corresponds to Euroclasses Dca and Eca. This requires the manufacturer to use a
Notified Test Laboratory for:

• Initial type testing

• Issue of Classification Report
The manufacturer must also undertake internal FPC & routine audit testing but the participation of
a Notified Body is not compulsory.

System 4 (Fca)

This level corresponds to Euroclass Fca. For the manufacturer, only the preparation of the
Declaration of Performance is mandatory, and it corresponds, therefore, to the lowest requirement
level.

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Manufacturers are able to conduct their own tests and make their own classifications to class Fca.

Verification elements 1+ 3 4
Assessment
and verification
Aca, B1ca, B2ca, Cca Dca, Eca Fca
of constancy of
performance systems
Factory production
M M M
control
Additional tests on
samples taken from
factory, in agreement M - -
withthe determined
test plan
Determination and
test of the standard
product by tests, NB NL M
calculation or
tabulated values
Initial factory
inspection and factory NB - -
production control
Factory monitoring
inspection and factory NB - -
production control
Tests on samples
taken before the
NB - -
product is launched
onto the market
NB Notified Body | NL Notified Laboratory | M Manufacturer

Test Method/Standards involved in CPR

To achieve CPR classification, cables must pass a range of
standardized
fire performance tests, including:

• Heat of Combustion - This test is performed as per BS EN / ISO

1716, t
o measure the Calorific value of each cable component. It is only
used for
class Aca.
• Vertical Flame Spread - This test is performed as per EN 60332-1-2
to measure the flame propagation characteristics. This test is used for
class
B1ca, B2ca, Cca, Dca, Eca & Fca.
• Fire Performance Test - This test determines heat release, flame spread,
smoke, and droplet production and is done as per EN 50399. This is generally

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for cables under fire conditions, similar, but not identical, to the IEC 60332-3-series. It has
additional requirements for testing of heat release and smoke production during the test.
• Smoke Density - This test is performed as per EN 61034-2 and measures light transmittance
during combustion. Test is used for Classes B1ca, B2ca, Cca and Dca where applicable.
• Acid Gas Emission - This test evaluates acidity and conductivity of combustion gases and is
performed as per BS EN 60754-2. This is used for Classes B1ca, B2ca, Cca and Dca.

These tests assess not just whether a cable burns, but how fast, how toxic the smoke is, and how
much heat and flame it emits, which directly affects evacuation time during fires. It further ensures
that only cables offering the desired fire performance levels are certified and CE marked under
CPR. The results from the above tests may – under given conditions – be used as a basis for the
formal reaction to fire classification of the cable by the Notified Body.

Reaction to fire tests for products — Determination of the gross heat of

EN ISO 1716
combustion (calorific value)
Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions — Part 1-2: Test
EN 60332-1-2 for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable — Procedure
for 1 kW pre-mixed flame
Common test methods for cables under fire conditions — Heat release and
smoke production measurement on cables during flame spread test — Test
EN 50399
apparatus, procedures, results

Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions —

EN 61034-2
Part 2: Test procedure and requirements
Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables — Part 2:
EN 60754-2
Determination of acidity (by pH measurement) and conductivity.

Classification, Test method and AVCP Systems

EN ISO
Class EN 60332-1-2 EN 50399 EN 61034-2 EN 60754-2 AVCP
1716
Aca R - - - - 1+
B1ca - R R ○ ○ 1+
B2ca - R R ○ ○ 1+
Cca - R R ○ ○ 1+
Dca - R R ○ ○ 3
Eca - R - ○ ○ 3
Fca - R** - - - 4
R - Required.
○ - Optional, additional for subclasses.
** - May be carried out by manufacturer.

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Additional Levels of Classification for Class B to

D
The table below breaks down the fire performance parameters like flame spread, heat release,
smoke production, flaming droplets and acidity. These are used to classify cables from Aca to Fca.
The additional parameters (s, d and a) give a more granular view of how the cable behaves in fire,
helping specifiers and regulators choose the appropriate class for different applications.

Table 2 – Fire Performance Classification

Additional
requirement

Flame Aca B1ca B2ca Cca Dca Eca Fca

Heat Aca B1ca B2ca Cca Dca Eca Fca
s
Smoke s1a s1b s2
d
Droplet d1 d1 d2
a
Acidity a1 a1 a2

For example, a cable rated Cca-s1a,d1,a1 means it has moderate flame spread, very low smoke
generation, limited flaming droplets, and minimal acidity. Such compliance is ideal for enclosed
public spaces like hospitals, airports, or schools.

Three additional classification levels have been established; these refer to:
-The opacity of smoke emitted (s = smoke)
-The droplets released by the cable in combustion (d = droplets)
-The acidity or toxicity of the smoke (a = acidity)

1. The opacity of smoke emitted (s = smoke)

The following performance criteria for smoke emission properties have been established:

s1: Little production and slow propagation of smoke

s1a: S1 with visibility or light transmittance over 80% (UNE-EN 61034-2).
s1b: S1 with visibility or light transmittance over 60% and below 80% (UNE-EN 61034-2).
s2: Intermediate values of production and propagation of smoke
s3: Neither s1 or s2. No performance declared or does not conform to s2 or s1 criteria

2. The droplets released by the cable in combustion (d = droplets)

The following performance criteria for droplets / flamed particles have been established:

d0: No fall of droplets or flamed particles (UNE-EN 50399).

d1: Fall of droplets and flamed particles that persist for less than 10 seconds (UNE-EN 50399).
d2: Neither d0 or d1. No performance declared or does not conform to d0 or d1 criteria

3. The acidity or toxicity of the smoke (a: acidity).

This classification provides information about the emission of acid gases during the fire. Acidity
performance is assessed through the test described in standard UNE-EN 50267-2-3.

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a1: Low acidity (UNE-EN 60754-2 conductivity <2,5ms μS /mm pH > 4.3)
a2: Intermediate values of acid (UNE-EN 60754-2 conductivity <10 ms μS /mm pH > 4.3)
a3: Neither a1 or a2. No performance declared or does not meet conform to a1 or a2
criteria

Classes Eca and Fca have no additional classification criteria.

As the requirements of Euro class Aca are too high to

offer an economical product with conventional thermoplastic
materials, it is not possible in practice to achieve Euro class
Aca for cables.

Cables must be CE-marked

Since July 2017, all cables used within the EU for construction works (e.g. buildings, roads, and
bridges) must be CE-marked to be legally placed on the EU market. CE labels are the quickest
way to identify if a cable meets regulations. These labels are an indication that the product has
been assessed by the manufacturer and meet the EU safety, health and environmental protection
requirements. CE marking is already listed as a legal requirement, in addition, the marking now
requires additional information to help identify cable classification.

A cable manufacturer must:

• decide which reaction to fire classification your cable should match (classes are from Aca to Fca,
and have specific test methods)
• have your cable type tested by a Notified Testing Laboratory or certified by a Notified Product
Certification Body depending on the class
establish and maintain a Factory Production Control (FPC) system to ensure the constancy of
performance
• draw up a DoP (Declaration of Performance) for the reaction to fire classification of your cable
• ensure your cables are labelled and carry a visible CE mark.

Note that it is the responsibility of the manufacturer that all necessary steps in the specified
conformity assessment procedure have been completed before affixing the CE mark, including
involvement of notified bodies as applicable.

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What is UKCA and UKNI?

UKCA stands for UK Conformity Assessed. The UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) mark is due to
replace the European Union’s CE markings on products sold in England, Wales and Scotland.

Effective as of January 1, 2023, it is a new product marking for goods sold into the UK entering the
market.

The UK approval scheme is a mirror of the current CPR CE scheme, with all EN standards
becoming UK designated standards and are identical to their EN equivalents.

The scheme mirrors the EU Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP)
systems, the testing and factory production audit processes.
• GB: Goods need to be UKCA marked. Classes Eca and above need to have been tested/
classified by an approved body (GB only).
• EU: Goods need to be CE marked. Classes Eca and above need to have been tested/classified
by a notified body (EU Only).
• NI: Goods need to be CE or UKNI marked. (UKNI are goods tested/classified in GB by an
approved body. These goods cannot be sold into the EU).

Labelling
EN50575:2014 clearly defines the labelling requirements for CPR complaint products, regardless
of Euroclass. The labelling should be placed on the packaging or drum of cable. In addition, the
following must be included, Euroclass, DoP Reference Number, The CE mark, and assessment
scheme including the body that completed the testing.

The cable rating is based on the use of Euroclass specifications. It’s a uniform assessment rating
that reflects the real-life environment of construction products. Once a product has completed
the laboratory test, manufacturers receive documentation of observance with the valid euro class
rating. Lastly, the class is then used in labelling.

NB 2292
CALEDONIAN CABLES LIMITED
1/F, CMA Building, 64-66 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, China
DoP No. 202503036S
EN50575:2014 + A1:2016

FTX-CAT6AS/FTP4P23LH GSWB

Supply of electricity in buildings and other civil engineering works with the objective of limiting
the generation and spread of fire and smoke.

Reaction to fire: Eca

Dangerous substances: NPD

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The competent authorities of each member state are responsible for determining the conditions
that the materials of each national territory must satisfy, these may be different levels for different
nation states. Installers, engineering companies and end users are obliged to select the appropriate
products in agreement with the nation state, and they must satisfy the requirements established by
the national authorities. Where appropriate, importers must also adopt all the necessary measures
to ensure that the products they place on the market are in agreement with CPR requirements and
with the mandatory national requirements.

The companies involved in the application of the CPR are the manufacturers, the distributors, the
installers and engineering companies, as well as the competent Authorities of the EU member

states. Manufacturers and distributors are obliged to manufacture and market the products in
agreement with the standards indicated in the CPR. Furthermore, manufacturers must make a
“Declaration of Performance” (DoP), ratifying that the product meets the performance set by the
CPR standards for the chosen Euroclass. Products must be identified with marks and tags that
show their classification. Crucially, these properties and compliance with them must be validated by
an independent body, the so-called Notified Bodies and their laboratories.

Construction Product Regulations have created a higher level of protection for the installation
process and for the end user. National requirements are now regulated and not just a
recommendation. In the event that, a non-compliant product is detected, the national authorities
may enforce the withdrawal of that product.

DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE

DoP No. 202503036S

[Link] S/FTP CAT6A LH (FTX-CAT6AS/FTP4P23LH GSWB),

identification code of
the product-type:
[Link] or Serial POA5037
Number
[Link] use/es of the Supply of electricity in buildings and other civil
construction product engineering works with the objective of limiting the
generation and spread of fire and smoke.
[Link] CALEDONIAN CABLES LIMITED
1/F, CMA Building, 64-66 Connaught Road Central,
Hong Kong, China
[Link]/s of AVCP System 3
[Link] body/ies No. NB 2292
[Link] Harmonised standard: EN50575:2014 + A1:2016
performance/s Reaction to fire Eca
Dangerous substances NPD
8. The performance of the product identified in points 1 and 2 is in
conformity with the declared performance in point 7. This declaration of
performance is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
identified in point 4. Signed for and on behalf of the manufacturer by:

Signed for and on behalf of the manufacturer by:

Kitty Kang /Quality Assurance Manager
Caledonian Cables Limited
13/08/2025

CALEDONIAN CABLES LIMITED

1/F, CMA Building, 64-66 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong

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