GUIDE TO CPR FOR FIRE RESISTANT CABLES UE 305/2011 – CEI 20-105 v2

The CPR regulation has been a topic of discussion for both installers and security designers for some time. Today we try to clarify, once and for all, the most critical and debated aspects of this rule. In particular we will focus on UE 305/2011 and subsequently on CEI 20-105 v2, dedicated to fire resistant [...]

UNI 9795: the cables in the fire detection systems

The UNI 9795: 2013 standard is one of the few standards not published by the CEI (Italian Electrotechnical Committee) but by the Italian national unification body (UNI), which should carry out regulatory activities in all industrial, commercial and tertiary sectors. This standard focuses on the use of three distinct types of cables depending on [...]

INTERSEC Dubai 2018, ELAN launches a new product

INTERSEC Dubai 2018, the most important international trade fair dedicated to high-level safety products, was completed on 23rd January. The fair is specialized in offering the best of products in the areas of commercial security, information security, fire and rescue, health, national security and surveillance. Elan launches new products [...]

Elan goes on holidays: we are coming back soon

Elan cables and BIGBAT batteries go on holidays. The company will be closed from 10 to 20 August.   If you want to receive cables and batteries before holidays, we inform you that the last useful dates for shipping the goods are August 7th and 9th. So, hurry to apply for your goods, avoid [...]

CPR: The Advantages and Obligations of the New Cable Regulation – Part Two

We have already had to focus on the new CPR legislation that came into force on 1 July and concerns all construction materials within the EU. All alarm cables, safety cables, data cables, signal cables, and coaxial cables are included in this new regulation. Fire alarm cables, however, are temporarily excluded.   In a [...]

What about the new CPR UE 305/11 – EN 50575 for alarm cables and security cables

Big news in July in the market of alarm cables and security cables. After July 1st, 2017, all products placed on the market will have to comply with EN 50575. But let's go into detail and find out what the norms are about. The CPR's objective is to ensure the free movement of construction [...]

Fire at Parco Stella between short circuit and fire alarm

The investigations are currently ongoing on alarm and fire system and the causes of the fire at Parco Stella Shopping Center. At the moment the damage is estimated around 100 million euro and more than 50 people have lost their jobs due to the devastation of Unieuro Eurobrico and shops. At the beginning, the arson [...]

Fire at Oakland nightclub: no fire prevention system

Tragic fire broke out in a nightclub in Oakland near the city of San Francisco during the night of December 5. In fact, the latest official news provided by local police say about 33 confirmed victims. At the time of the fire there were between 50 and 100 people inside the 'Ghost Ship', as the [...]

Elan at Intersec Dubai 2017 trade Show

From 22 to 24 January Elan will be at INTERSEC DUBAI FAIR, the international exhibition dedicated to high-level of security and protection products. Visitors and customers will be able to visit us and see the whole range of our products at Hall 4 - Stand A22. Intersec Dubai Trade Show offers you a higher standard [...]

Cables for alarm systems and fire cables: production and value chain

For over 20 years Elan manufactures cables for alarm systems, fire cables, CCTV and data network, for the Italian and foreign market. Elan has always been at the forefront in the process of producing high quality cables with technical, method and maximum customization. This has brought about a transformation in the company over the years [...]

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