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Information about the Construction Products Regulation (CPR)

What is the CPR? (Construction Products Regulation)

Anyone who wants to place a copper or FO cable on the market in Europe must test, classify, and label the product in accor-
dance with the CPR, a set of regulations that are standardized across Europe. CE marking as defined in the Construction Prod-
ucts Regulation is mandatory for all cables and cable assemblies that are permanently connected to buildings. The CPR defines
the fire classes of copper and FO cables by way of referencing with approved standard EN50575. Special CE marking must be
in place by July 1, 2017 at the latest and all national standards adapted accordingly. After this date, standards that deviate from
the CPR may no longer be used.

Requirements of the CPR for manufacturers

A manufacturer who produces cables and cable assemblies under the new standard must use an authorized body for testing
and for the manufacturing inspection. The properties that are relevant to the CPR must be reported in a ‘Declaration of Per-
formance’ (DoP). All products that fall within the scope of the CPR bear a mandatory CE marking with the CPR fire class on the
packaging.

Fire behavior according to the CPR

The fire behavior of cables is classified as follows:

• Main criterion: Flame propagation and heat release (EN 60332-1, EN 50399)
• Additional criteria: Smoke production (EN 50399, EN 61034-2), corrosivity (EN 50267-2-3) and flaming droplets (EN 50399)

EN 13501-6 defines the combinations in which the above test criteria may occur. The harmonized standard EN 50575 ulti-
mately defines how the CPR is to be implemented for cabling and specifies the new fire protection classes.

There are seven new Euro classes: Aca, B1ca, B2ca, Cca, Dca, Eca and Fca
Four of these are relevant to data cabling. B2ca, Cca, Dca, Eca

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Assessing and examining the

Euro classification Classification criterion Additional criteria consistency of the
(ca)
performance system
EN ISO 1716
A Gross heat of combustion
1+
Smoke production
B1 Verification documents:
(s1a, s1b, s2, s3)
• Type testing
EN 50399 EN 50399 / EN 61034-2
• Regular works audit
B2 Heat release
Acidity • Regular sampling of ongoing produc-
Flame propagation
(a1, a2, a3) tion
EN 50267-2-3
C EN 60332-1-2
Flame propagation Flaming droplets
D (d0, d1, d2)
EN 50399 3
Verification documents:
EN 60332-1-2 • Type testing
E Flame propagation

4
F No verification documents

Description of the Euro classes

Euro class B2ca and class Cca

Products with very high or high fire protection, no continuous flame propagation, limited fire development, and a limited heat
release rate.

Euro class Dca

Products with medium fire protection, continuous flame propagation, moderate fire development, and a limited heat release
rate.

Euro class Eca

Products with normal fire protection, exposure to a small flame may ignite the cable, low resistance to temperature increases.

Additional classification

Production/density of smoke
There are three classes for smoke production and density in cables:
s1 = weak smoke production
s2 = moderate smoke production
s3 = potentially strong smoke production

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Acid production/corrosivity
There are three classifications of corrosivity:
a1 = slightly corrosive fumes
a2 = moderately corrosive fumes
a3 = potentially highly corrosive fumes

Flaming droplets
There are three classes for the production of flaming droplets:
d0 = no flaming droplets
d1 = flaming droplets for a short time
d2 = potentially long-lasting flaming droplets

Recommendations for the future use of EU fire protection classification

First and foremost, the CPR enables a comparison between the fire protection properties of different products. However, every
member state is instructed and required to define the minimum necessary fire protection classification for the various applications
themselves. The requirements placed on products can thus differ greatly across Europe for each building type. Therefore, the planner
must check and comply with the local regulations. Various organizations and international associations have also declared their
own recommendations, which sometimes go well beyond the legal minimum requirements.
In consideration of cost vs. benefit, R&M makes the following recommendation:

Euro classifica- Additional classification Fire protection level

tion
of the installation cables
Flame propagation Smoke production/ Acid production/ Flaming
(Use recommendations from R&M)*
Heat production density corrosivity droplets
Aca NA
B1ca NA
Very high
B2ca s1 a1 d1
(e.g. escape routes, tunnels, high-risk industries)

High
Cca s1 a1 d1
(e.g. hospitals, nursing homes, schools)

Medium
Dca s2 a2 d1
(e.g. public buildings, hotels, airports, industrial environments)

Normal
Eca
(e.g. normal office buildings, residential premises)

Low
Fca
(not recommended)

* The necessary fire protection classification for installation cables is prescribed by the relevant fire prevention authority.

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R&M portfolio for installation cables

R&M tailored the range of installation cables to European and international standards at an early stage, as well as ex-
panding this range. The broad selection of cables available can cover the wide variety of requirements. Depending
on the cable construction, the existing range of copper cables covers the fire classes Eca /Dca/Cca/B2ca. Due to the way they are
constructed, FO cables are categorized in the classes Eca and Dca . All cables sold in Europe are labeled with their Euro class.

Fire class B2ca/s

Cat. 5e Cat. 6 Cat. 6A Cat. 7 Cat. 7A Cat. 8.2
S-FTP LSFRZH B2ca S-FTP LSFRZH B2ca S-FTP LSFRZH B2ca
650MHz 1000MHz 1200MHz
500 m: R833029 500 m: R833680 500 m: R833681

IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3, EN 50399, EN 50575, IEC 61034-2, IEC 60754-2

Fire class Cca/s

Cat. 5e Cat. 6 Cat. 6A Cat. 7 Cat. 7A Cat. 8.2
U-FTP LSFRZH Cca S-FTP LSFRZH Cca S-FTP LSFRZH Cca
650MHz 1000MHz 1200MHz
500 m: R833675 500 m: R833677 500 m: R833678

IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3, EN 50399, EN 50575, IEC 61034-2, IEC 60754-2

Fire class Dca/s

Cat. 5e Cat. 6 Cat. 6A Cat. 7 Cat. 7A Cat. 8.2
SF-UTP LSFRZH Dca S-FTP LSFRZH Dca S-FTP LSFRZH Dca S-FTP LSFRZH Dca S-FTP LSFRZH Dca
200MHz 650MHz 1000MHz 1200MHz 2000MHz
500 m: R35053 500 m: R305649U 500 m: R809799 500 m: R319522 500 m: R828594

F-UTP LSFRZH Dca U-FTP LSFRZH Dca

200MHz 650MHz
500 m: R302039 500 m: R813847

IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3, EN 50399, EN 50575, IEC 61034-2, IEC 60754-2

Fire class Eca/s

Cat. 5e Cat. 6 Cat. 6A Cat. 7 Cat. 7A Cat. 8.2
SF-UTP LSZH Eca S-FTP LSZH Eca S-FTP LSZH Eca S-FTP LSZH Eca
200MHz 650MHz 1000MHz 1200MHz
500 m: R302089 500 m: R305649 500 m: R35257 500 m: R809800

F-UTP LSZH Eca U-FTP LSZH Eca

200MHz 650MHz
305 m: R300316 500 m: R308247

IEC 60332-1, EN 50399, EN 50575, non-PVC: IEC 61034-2, non-PVC: IEC 60754-2

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Fire class Cca/u

Cat. 5e Cat. 6 Cat. 6A
U-UTP LSZH Cca
650MHz
500 m: R833674

IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3, EN 50399, EN 50575, IEC 61034-2, IEC 60754-2

Fire class Dca/u

Cat. 5e Cat. 6 Cat. 6A
U-UTP LSFRZH Dca U-UTP LSFRZH Dca
450MHz 650MHz
500 m: R812526 500 m:R824373

U-UTP LSZH Dca

250MHz
305 m: R809796N

IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3, EN 50399, EN 50575, IEC 61034-2, IEC 60754-2

Fire class Eca/u

Cat. 5e Cat. 6 Cat. 6A
U-UTP LSZH Eca U-UTP LSZH Eca U-UTP LSZH Eca
200MHz 450MHz 650MHz
305 m: R35292 500 m: R35057 500 m: R814611
305m: R815142
U-UTP LSZH Eca
250MHz
305 m: R809796

IEC60332-1, EN50399, EN50575, non-PVC: IEC 61034-2, non-PVC: IEC 60754-2

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Overview Fiber Optic Cables

Cable Type CPR Class

Central Loose Tube

IA-DQ (ZN) BH Eca
Cable universal holgado de 4 a 24 fibras

Stranded Loose Tube

IA- DQ (ZN) BH Eca
Cable universal holgado de 12 a 144 fibras

Minicore (Fiber Cable Assemblies)

I- D(ZN) H Eca
Cable para preconectorizados MPO y LC

Breakout
I- V (ZN) HH
Cable ajustado interior con protección Dca
individual de 8 a 24 fibras

Mini-Breakout
I- V (ZN) BH
Cable ajustado interior con protección común Eca
de 4 a 24 fibras

Soon they will be ready new FO cable range, accordding to Dca.

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Declaration of Performance (DoP)

R&M will provide the Declarations of Performance upon request for the time being.
From July 1st 2017, the DoPs will then be available online on the R&M website.
The corresponding DoP number is noted in the R&M data sheet or on the part label.

The DoP is issued in 23 languages.

1 1 DoP number

2 CE mark
3

3 Part number & source code

4 4 Part description

5 Test laboratory number

6 Fire class

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Data sheets

1 Fire class

2 Standards

3 DoP number

All important information for the customer

in relation to the CPR fire class is listed on
the R&M cable data sheet.

1
2

1 3

CE marking for boxes and drums

1 Fire class

2 2 Test laboratory certification body

3 DoP number

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Questions and answers concerning the introduction of the new fire classes

How can I obtain the DoPs and data sheets?

For the time being, DoPs and data sheets must be requested from R&M.
DoPs will be available online from July 1, 2017.

Can the same DoP be used if the sheath color is changed?

No, a new part number requires a new DoP number.
The manufacturer must inform the certification laboratory of the new part number.

Are there special requirements for cable marking?

No, the CPR does not cover cable labeling.

Who defines the fire classes to be installed in specific projects?

Architects/planners must specify the required fire classes in accordance with the country-specific regulations.

Can cables in stock that were produced before these regulations came into force continue to be sold?
Yes, there is no change to products with existing part numbers. The DoP and the data sheet also apply to cables that are already
in stock.

Can installers continue to use cables that have not been tested according to the CPR until July 1, 2017?
Yes, the regulation only enters into force on July 1, 2017.

What happens with ongoing projects quoted before July 1, 2017?

It is recommended that the minimum fire protection requirements be checked.
If higher fire protection classification is required than was originally offered, a new quotation must be provided.

Do patch cables fall under the Construction Products Regulation?

No, only permanently installed (laid) cables fall under the CPR.

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