CPR compliance

Summary

New European legislation in effect from 1st July 2017.

It regulates and establishes the characteristics to be complied with by the building materials regarding fire safety.

New euroclasses A, B, C, D, E and F.

New marking and labelling of wires and packaging.

Declarations of Performance (DoP) made available by the manufacturer.

Regulated features

Reaction against fire

Contribution to fire propagation by the heat emitted in the wire's own combustion and by the detachment of incandescent particles.
Quantity and transparency of the emitted fumes.
Acidity of the released gases.

Fire resistance

Ability of a wire to maintain the facility's electrical service during a fire.

Hazardous substances

Emission and content

It indicates which components and in what proportion are emitted under normal conditions of use by the wires, not in case of fire, with the aim of preserving the environment.

(Pending legal development)

New euroclases
A, B, C, D, E, and F

The CPR entails the creation of new classes referred to as euroclases

A_ca

No reaction
B1_ca

Very low reaction

Non-flame propagator. Non-fire propagator (1,75m).
Very low heat emission.
B2_ca

Low reaction

Non-flame propagator. Non-fire propagator (1,5m).
Low heat emission.
C_ba

Reduced reaction

Non-flame propagator. Non-fire propagator (2m).
Reduced heat emission.
D_ca

Improved reaction

Non-flame propagator.
Improved heat emission.
E_ca

Basic reaction

Non-flame propagator.
F_ca

Undetermined

Additional classes

Three additional classification levels are established:

s

Fumes opacity
d

Particle drop
a

Fumes acidity

Which wire to choose?

REBT

ITC BT 14
- Installation
  General feeding line
- Installation
  (AS)
- Current wire
  C_ca -s1b,d1,a1
ITC BT 15
- Installation
  Individual derivation
- Current wire
  (AS)
- CPR wire min.
  C_ca -s1b,d1,a1
ITC BT 16
- Installation
  Centralisation of meters
- Current wire
  (AS)
- CPR wire min.
  C_cs -s1b,d1,a1
ITC BT 28
- Installation
  Public audience premises
- Current wire
  (AS)
- CPR wire min.
  C_ca -s1b,d1,a1
ITC BT 29
- Installation
  Premises under risk of fire or explosion
- Current wire
  Non-fire propagator
- CPR wire min.
  C_ca -s1b,d1,a1
IRC BT 30
- Installation
  Installation systems
- Current wire
  Non-flame propagator
- CPR wire min.
  E_ca

RSCIEI

Annex 2 Item 3.3
- Installation
  Located in false ceilings or raised interiors
- Current wire
  (AS)
- CPR wire min.
  C_ca -s1b,d1,a1

Which wire to choose?

REBT	Installation	Current wire	REBT
ITC BT 14	General feeding line	(AS)	C_ca -s1b,d1,a1
ITC BT 15	Individual derivation	(AS)	C_ca -s1b,d1,a1
ITC BT 16	Centralisation of meters	(AS)	C_cs -s1b,d1,a1
ITC BT 28	Public audience premises	(AS)	C_ca -s1b,d1,a1
ITC BT 29	Premises under risk of fire or explosion	Non-fire propagator	C_ca -s1b,d1,a1
IRC BT 30	Installation systems	Non-flame propagator	E_ca
RSCIEI	Installation	Current wire	CPR wire min.
Annex 2 Item 3.3	Located in false ceilings or raised interiors	(AS)	C_ca -s1b,d1,a1

Who certifies these features?

The CPR regulated characteristics must be certified by Performance Evaluation and Verification Systems (PEVS).

Several European organisations have applied for and obtained recognition as a Notified Entity or Laboratory.

In Spain the external Notified Entity is AENOR and the External Notified Laboratory is CEIS (Center for Testing, Innovation and Services).

Revi, quality and service

DoP Declaration of Performance

Revi makes available the DoP for each product in the Documentation section of this website, and in the individual pages of each product.

New marking and labelling

Revi has adapted the marking of its wires and the labelling of its packaging in order to offer the maximum guarantee when purchasing electrical wires that comply with the CPR.
In each one of our labels you will find: