Nexans Maroc Strengthens Its Fire Safety Offering to Meet Growing Safety Requirements for Buildings and Infrastructure

Nexans Maroc announces the expansion of its Fire Safety offering with a new range of electrical cables designed to enhance fire safety in buildings and infrastructure. As Morocco updates its regulatory standards and the need for protection continues to grow, Nexans is drawing on its expertise in fire safety to provide solutions tailored to public-access buildings, high-rise buildings, and critical infrastructure.

A New Moroccan Standard Strengthening Fire Safety Requirements

Moroccan standard NM 06.1.100:2025, covering low-voltage electrical installations, marks a significant step forward in fire safety requirements in Morocco. In particular, it specifies the fire reaction classes required for insulated conductors and cables used in public-access buildings (ERP) and high-rise buildings (IGH).

Under the new requirements, these installations must now meet a minimum classification of Cca-s2,d2,a2, replacing the former C1 and C2 categories. These new classifications provide a more detailed assessment of cable behavior in the event of a fire, taking into account flame spread, smoke emissions, flaming droplets, and the acidity of gases released.

For buildings and infrastructure intended for professional use, the minimum required fire reaction performance level is determined based on a risk assessment carried out by the project owner.

For public-access and high-rise buildings, technical specifications must take into account the fire reaction classes appropriate to the configuration of the premises. In other professional buildings, the selection of performance levels is based on applicable requirements and risk assessments. Compliance documentation, particularly the Declaration of Performance (DoP), therefore becomes a key element in product selection and verification.

Fire Safety: A Technological Response to Emerging Safety Challenges

To address these challenges, Nexans Maroc offers a comprehensive range of solutions based on two complementary technologies: reaction to fire, which aims to limit the contribution of cables to fire development and spread, and fire resistance, which enables essential electrical circuits to remain operational during a fire. Together, these two approaches help enhance personal safety, protect assets, and safeguard infrastructure and investments.

• Nexans FR-N1 X6G3 Protect: A cable with enhanced fire performance, classified Cca-s1,d2,a1, designed to limit flame spread and smoke emissions. Halogen-free, it helps preserve visibility during evacuation and reduce the release of corrosive gases. It is particularly suitable for public-access buildings (ERP), high-rise buildings (IGH), and high-risk areas.
• Nexans N2XH FE 180: A fire-resistant cable capable of maintaining electrical circuit integrity for 180 minutes under standardized test conditions. It is designed to maintain the power supply to essential safety equipment, including fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, smoke extraction systems, and fire safety pumps.

Designed to be halogen-free and low-smoke, these cables help improve evacuation conditions, protect equipment, and strengthen infrastructure resilience, particularly in hospitals, educational facilities, commercial buildings, airports, and industrial facilities.

This approach also includes technical support for engineering firms, specifiers, installers, and project owners, particularly in cable selection and sizing, as well as in understanding the new regulatory requirements.

With Fire Safety, Nexans Maroc expands its portfolio of solutions for the building sector and contributes to improving the safety of electrical installations across the Moroccan market.