Fire Resistant Cables

Question 1

State 2 types of fire resistant cables

Answer 1

. Mineral insulated copper clad CMICC
. FP200

Question 2

State the insulation used in mineral insulated cable

Answer 2

Magnesium

Question 3

Stare 3 advantages of mineral insulated cable

Answer 3

.fire proof
. Great mechanical strength
. Non-ageing

Question 4

State 3 disadvantages of mineral insulated cable

Answer 4

. Moisture absorption
. Complicated termination process
. Cost

Question 5

State 3 advantages of FP200 cable

Answer 5

. Fire resistant
. Easy to terminate
. Relatively cheap

Question 6

State a disadvantage of FP200

Answer 6

Will not last as long as MICC