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BASEC issues warning about arctic grade cables
(22/01/2010)

The British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) is encouraging users to check the marking of any 'arctic grade' cable in use and if concerns are raised to contact the supplier. When purchasing new ‘arctic grade’ cable, users are encouraged to make sure that it has passed cold tests at –40 °C. BASEC has issued a warning about some arctic grade cable supplied into the UK market. This cable, usually coloured yellow or blue, is commonly used on... [more]

Fire safety provision of Building Regulations does not appear to be properly understood or applied
(17/11/2008)

Draka is raising the alarm over what it says is widespread non-compliance with an important fire safety provision of Approved Document B (Fire safety) to the Building Regulations. According to Draka, Clause 5.38 of Volume Two (buildings other than dwelling houses) Protected Power Circuits – does not appear to be universally understood, applied or enforced outside of the London area. The company points out that, under Clause 5.38: “In large or... [more]

Severe danger of non-compliant cables being supplied and installed
(03/01/2008)

When the former DTI (Department of Trade & Industry), now called the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, and BASEC (British Approvals Service for Cables) go public about their concerns regarding rogue cables being available on the UK market, it is most certainly time to sit up and take notice. While some of the evidence is anecdotal, it is too plentiful to continue ignoring, particularly with the increasing prospect of l... [more]

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