PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION NEWS

Pole Position for Prysmian

Pole Position for Prysmian

Electrical work began in May last year and the project reached completion in May 2011. Project Engineer at NGBailey Building Services, Kevin Dunne explains: ‘Prysmian were the natural choice for us due to their renowned reputation and their FP cable’s ease of use during the installation process. 

When undertaking a high profile project like this, safety is paramount and we were required to select the highest quality cables available to ensure optimum fire protection.”

Prysmian’s FP600S and FP400 are BASEC approved and exceed fire test expectations. FP400 is approved to BS7846 category F2 and by LPCB as a fire resistant cable approved to BS6387 CWZ.FP600S is BS7846 category F120 certified and remains entirely operational during the fire test described in BS8519 and BS8491.

Silverstone Circuit is owned by the British Racing Drivers’ Club and caters for thousands of motorsports fans each year. The circuit held its first race in 1948 and has been viewed as ‘The Home of British Racing’ ever since, the British Grand Prix being held every year at the track since 1987.

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