This topic came up during my annual assessment last week. We were agreed that cables clipped direct at waist height (e.g. in a workshop) are unlikely to present a hazard in the event of fire.
What isn't defined is "premature". (Ask your wife/girlfriend! ? )
Plastic cable clips are not banned. Specifically, if you are clipping them to blockwork prior to boarding over, it is difficult to see how they could ever collapse. Even with clipped direct, it may suffice to have a non-inflammable clip every third one. Similarly, plastic conduit may require a metal saddle every third one. A normal plastic clip or saddle will provide satisfactory support under normal circumstances: the metal clips will prevent fire-fighters being trapped by fallen cables.
This topic came up during my annual assessment last week. We were agreed that cables clipped direct at waist height (e.g. in a workshop) are unlikely to present a hazard in the event of fire.
What isn't defined is "premature". (Ask your wife/girlfriend! ? )
Plastic cable clips are not banned. Specifically, if you are clipping them to blockwork prior to boarding over, it is difficult to see how they could ever collapse. Even with clipped direct, it may suffice to have a non-inflammable clip every third one. Similarly, plastic conduit may require a metal saddle every third one. A normal plastic clip or saddle will provide satisfactory support under normal circumstances: the metal clips will prevent fire-fighters being trapped by fallen cables.
