#fireresistancecables

Fire safety features are essential for all buildings, particularly high-rise buildings as they present several challenges ( like accessibility, evacuation, and smoke control) that are not commonly seen in smaller buildings. Here are some of the key safety tips that our experts at RR Kabel, one of the top cable manufacturers, recommend:

1. Make sure fire safety systems are in place: Smoke alarms, fire alarms, emergency lighting systems, and fire sprinkler systems should be in working order. The supervising team should appoint trained staff for maintaining these fire safety systems.

2. Fire exits should be marked: Fire exits should be clearly marked. All the occupants of the building, whether it is residential or commercial, should be familiarised with the exits. They should know how to use them. Fire exit passage should not be used as a storage space.

3. Fire safety inspection: There are mandatory fire inspections that can help the supervising team improve their preparedness should any emergency occur.

4. Schedule a regular electrical inspection: As electrical fires caused due to short circuits are common, it is important that the supervising team arranged for electrical inspections regularly. A qualified inspector can spot potential electrical defects and prevent short circuits from occurring. A regular inspection will ensure better maintenance of the wiring system, electrical outlets, and other parts of the electrical system, thus reducing the chances of electrical fires.

5. Identify all possible causes of electrical fires: A short circuit is not the only electrical fault that can lead to electrical fires. Poor circuit designing, inadequate wire sizing, compromised circuit integrity, low maintenance of wires and cables, overloading, and poor installation of wires - can also cause a fire.

6. Superior-quality cables and wires can prevent electrical mishaps

Electricity is a safe and convenient source of energy for heat, light and power in your home provided it is distributed in properly conducted and correctly sized conductors. Having a good wiring system in your home is essential as it is safe and energy-efficient.

One of the most critical aspects of ensuring a safe wiring job is making tight electrical connections. If the wires come loose, it could lead to overheating and even electrical fires. But thanks to reliable terminals and conductors, having a safe, strong electrical connection is fairly easy. By paying attention to the below details, you can now stop worrying if your wiring job is as safe as it can possibly be.

Choose the right conductor Wire connectors are available in many different sizes. They are specifically made to join a certain minimum and maximum number of wires and before purchasing, you must always check the approved list on the packaging to ensure the connector is the right one for the desired wire combination. It is advisable to keep a range of small to large connectors and their respective packaging handy to eliminate the chances of using a wrong connector size.

Before tightening, line up the wire ends It is important to line up the ends of all wires before twisting on the conductor. If not done correctly, all wires will not be clamped evenly in the connector, increasing the chance of one or more wires slipping out.

Buy a wire-stripping tool A faster and cleaner way to remove the plastic coating of a wire is to use a wire-stripper. There are several brands of wire-strippers available in the market, so make sure you buy the one that best suits your requirement.

Cut off bent or twisted ends When wires get bent or twisted, they get weaker and don’t nest together easily in the wire connector. Before reconnecting wires to a switch or outlet, or re-join several wires to a connector, it is advisable to cut off the bent wire ends and use a wire-stripper to strip the wire’s insulation to expose a clean, straight wire. This step may take a few extra seconds but it ensures your wire connection is better and safe.