BS6701 CPR Cca / B2ca

When specifying cables for modern building installations, compliance, fire performance, and reliability are critical.

In modern buildings, communication cabling is no longer simply an infrastructure concern. Data, voice, security, access control, Wi-Fi, CCTV and building-management systems all depend on extensive networks of cables running through walls, ceilings, risers and service spaces.

That creates an important fire-safety question: what happens to all those cables when a fire starts?

A cable’s primary purpose is to carry information. But in a fire, its sheath and insulation become part of the building’s combustible load. Poorly performing cables can contribute to flame spread and generate smoke and corrosive gases. In large installations, where thousands of metres of cable may occupy a single riser or ceiling void, the cumulative effect can be significant

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Qing Cables hold the widest stock range of CPR Cca and CPR B2ca cables in the UK, engineered to meet the requirements of BS6701 and European CPR regulations.

The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) defines how cables perform in the event of fire, particularly in terms of flame spread, smoke production, and heat release.
BS6701 sets the standard for communications and BMS cabling installations in the UK, requiring minimum CPR Cca ratings in many environments.

CPR Cca and B2ca cables: Higher fire performance cables with reduced flame propagation and lower smoke emission—ideal for high-risk or densely populated environments.

Both classifications are widely used in structured cabling, control systems, and building infrastructure to ensure safety and compliance.

Our range is designed specifically for:

– Office and commercial buildings
– Data centres and server rooms
– Smart building systems
– Industrial automation
– Airports and transport hubs
– Public infrastructure

By choosing higher CPR-rated cables, you ensure your installation meets legal compliance and insurance requirements, while improving overall fire safety performance.

As one of the first distributors to offer a comprehensive range of CPR Cca / B2ca cables as far back as 2017, we understand the importance of being able to supply good volumes from stock, enabling quicker turnaround of installation contracts.