Nexans Enhances Its Fire Safety Offering in Morocco in Response to New Fire Safety Requirements
Nexans Enhances Fire Safety Cables for Moroccan Professionals
Through two complementary ranges of cables, Nexans aims to assist Moroccan professionals in strengthening fire safety for electrical installations. This initiative comes in response to the evolving national normative framework, notably marked by the revision of the NM 06.1.100 standard set for 2025.
Fire safety in electrical installations is a crucial issue for public infrastructure and sensitive buildings. In facilities such as hospitals, shopping centers, airports, hotels, and high-rise buildings, electrical cables can significantly influence the performance of an installation during a fire event.
In the event of a disaster, the cables’ reaction to fire and their ability to maintain power for essential equipment can have direct consequences on occupant safety, building evacuation, and emergency response.
In this context, Nexans is strengthening its Fire Safety offerings in Morocco, introducing two ranges of cables designed to meet distinct yet complementary technological needs. This initiative also aims to raise awareness among professionals and engage stakeholders in the sector around the safety of electrical installations.
From Specification to Monitoring: A Collective Responsibility
Fire risk prevention begins at the design stage of infrastructure projects. For buildings subject to specific requirements, the selection of cables must consider their intended use, configuration, and expected fire safety performance.
This process involves multiple stakeholders. The project owner, the engineering firm, and the inspection body must coordinate their actions to integrate fire reaction requirements into the project’s technical specifications. These specifications then serve as a reference for installers to select and implement the appropriate cables.
The compliance of installations also relies on the availability of technical documentation that certifies product performance. The Declaration of Performance (DoP), established by the manufacturer when applicable, provides information on the declared characteristics of the cable and its fire reaction classification.
This document allows professionals to verify the suitability of products in line with project requirements and helps ensure traceability of the selected solutions throughout the construction process.
The Revised NM 06.1.100 Standard in 2025
In Morocco, industry practices are now aligned with an updated normative framework. On April 10, 2025, the Moroccan Institute for Standardization (IMANOR) approved a new version of the NM 06.1.100 standard concerning low voltage electrical installations. This reference was published in the official Bulletin on May 15, 2025.
This revision evolves the classification criteria for cables and the applicable prescriptions based on building type and identified risks.
Among the significant changes is the adoption of fire reaction classes, which allow for a more precise evaluation of the behavior of electrical cables in the event of a fire, based on criteria defined by standardized tests.
This system replaces the previous national categories C1 and C2, which primarily focused on fire spread, introducing a more detailed approach to product performance.
Fire Safety: Two Ranges to Meet Complementary Needs
To accompany this evolution, Nexans is promoting two solutions based on different technologies: limiting fire spread and maintaining electrical continuity of essential circuits.
The Nexans FR-N1 X6G3 Protect is a cable with enhanced fire performance, classified Cca-s1,d2,a1. It is designed to limit fire spread and reduce smoke emissions. Halogen-free, it also minimizes the release of corrosive gases and preserves better visibility conditions during evacuation.
This solution is specifically intended for public establishments (ERP), high-rise buildings (IGH), and locations with particular risks.
On the other hand, the Nexans N2XH FE 180 is a fire-resistant cable designed to maintain the electrical integrity of a circuit for 180 minutes under standardized test conditions. It ensures the power supply for essential safety equipment in buildings, such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, smoke extraction systems, and safety pumps.
Fire Reaction and Fire Resistance: Two Distinct Functions
The two ranges are based on complementary technological principles. Fire reaction concerns how a cable behaves in the event of a fire, particularly its contribution to flame spread and smoke emission. Fire resistance, on the other hand, aims to maintain the electrical operation of essential circuits for a determined duration despite exposure to fire.
By combining these two approaches, Nexans intends to offer professionals solutions tailored to the various levels of infrastructure demands, with goals to enhance the protection of individuals, safeguard equipment, and support the continuity of safety functions.
In addition to its Fire Safety offerings, the manufacturer provides professionals with technical assistance regarding the sizing and specification of cables and project optimization. This approach aims to support various stakeholders from design through to the execution of electrical installations.
