CE Marking for Cables and Building Safety

The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) mandates that certain construction materials, including power, control, and communication cables, meet defined fire performance standards before being placed on the European market.

At METCAB, we guide cable manufacturers through the certification process under System 1+, ensuring full compliance with European fire safety regulations.

🔥 Why Fire Performance Matters

In any integrated building management system, a fully functional business continuity plan is essential. Safety engineering plays a critical role in emergency system design and is a central part of any infrastructure.

Fire-resistant cables and components are the foundation of keeping your systems operational, reliable, and continuous during fire scenarios.

The fire performance of a cable is primarily evaluated through its reaction to fire. This type of testing simulates how the cable behaves under fire exposure and assesses key indicators such as:

• Flame spread
• Formation of flaming droplets (which may ignite secondary fires)
• Smoke production (which reduces visibility and hinders evacuation)
• Acid gas emission (which can cause toxic exposure)

These are the core elements of fire performance classification under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Conformity is indicated through CE marking with classification from Aca to Fca, mandatory for power, control, communication, fiber optic, and data cables.

♻️ Greenhouse Gas Verification for Cable Manufacturers

As environmental regulations tighten across Europe, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting and verification is becoming increasingly critical for manufacturers.

METCAB now offers GHG verification services specifically tailored for cable producers, aligning with the future requirements of System 3+ under CPR and broader EU sustainability regulations. This verification will be essential for maintaining access to European markets in the near future.

With our service, you can:

• Demonstrate transparency in your carbon footprint
• Prepare for upcoming mandatory environmental disclosures
• Strengthen your ESG and sustainability positioning in tenders and procurement

✨ Product Scope & Applied System

📅 Certification Process

1. Product Testing – Reaction to fire performance evaluation
2. **Factory Production Control (FPC) Assessment
3. Continuous Surveillance and Sampling by METCAB
4. Issuance of Certificate of Constancy of Performance
5. DoP (Declaration of Performance) and CE Marking

🚀 Why Work with METCAB?

• Expertise in CPR System 1+ certification
• Greenhouse gas verification for cable industry compliance
• Collaboration with accredited testing laboratories
• Full guidance on FPC setup and documentation
• CE marking training for internal teams
• High responsiveness and fast-track planning

📂 Key Documents & Tools

• CPR Application Form for Cables
• System 1+ Certification Flowchart
• Sample DoP Template
• FPC Documentation Checklist
• GHG Verification Guide for Cable Manufacturers

Let’s ensure your cables are certified to meet Europe’s highest fire safety and environmental standards.
Work with METCAB to simplify your CPR compliance and sustainability journey.

📧 Contact: [info@metcab.org] | 📅 Schedule a meeting