In recent years, the requirements for fire safety of buildings and engineering systems in Russia have become significantly stricter. Special attention is paid to cable systems, as it is cable routes that can become a source of smoke and toxic gases in a fire.
In 2026, customers, design organizations and expertise are increasingly demanding the use of cables with reduced smoke and gas emissions, as well as fire-resistant structures.
Why are the cable requirements being tightened
Modern buildings are saturated with electronic systems:
- video surveillance
- notification systems
- fire alarm system
- access control systems
- local area networks
The total amount of cable at the facility can reach tens and hundreds of kilometers. When using a cable with a conventional PVC sheath, thick smoke and toxic gases are generated in the event of a fire, making it difficult for people to evacuate and rescue services to operate.
That is why new projects are increasingly using special cables with increased fire safety requirements.
What types of cables are becoming the standard
The following types of designs are most in demand in modern projects:
ng(A)-LS
Cables:
- do not spread gorenje during group laying
- they have reduced smoke emission
Used in:
- office buildings
- shopping malls
- schools and hospitals
- administrative facilities
ng(A)-HF
Halogen-free cables:
- do not emit corrosive gases
- they have low toxicity of gorenje products
Used in:
- airports
- train stations
- data centers
- sites with large numbers of people
Fire-resistant cables (FRLS, FRHF)
Cables that remain operational in case of fire are used in systems:
- fire alarm system
- emergency lighting
- notification systems
- smoke extraction systems
Where are the most stringent requirements
Today, increased requirements for cable systems are applied at facilities:
- educational institutions
- medical complexes
- transport infrastructure
- shopping and business centers
- sports facilities
- objects with a large number of people
In most new projects, the use of NG-LS and NG-HF cables is already a standard requirement of the design documentation.
How the market reacts
Major changes in the structure of demand:
- the growth of the share of halogen-free cables
- increase in orders for fire-resistant structures
- Upgrade to higher cable categories (Cat.6 and above)
- strengthening quality control by customers
Design organizations are increasingly putting cables with increased fire safety requirements into specifications, especially at social infrastructure and transport facilities.
NGO solutions "Farial"
NPO Farial produces a wide range of LAN cables with high fire safety requirements, including:
- ng(A)-LS versions
- halogen-free ng(A)-HF cables
- solutions for indoor and outdoor networks
The products are manufactured at our own facilities in Russia, undergo quality control and comply with the requirements of current standards.
