The new standard will officially take effect in October, marking a comprehensive upgrade of testing requirements for the fire-resistant cable industry.
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2022-01-10
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Recently, the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Wires and Cables issued a notice stating that GB/T 47322‑2026, “Test Method for Fire‑Resistance Performance of Cables under Building Fire‑Heating Conditions,” will come into formal effect on October 1, 2026. This standard will overhaul the entire regulatory framework governing the production, testing, and project acceptance of fire‑resistant and flame‑retardant cables in China, further raising the industry’s entry barriers.
Recently, the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Wires and Cables issued a notice stating that GB/T 47322‑2026, “Test Method for Fire‑Resistance Performance of Cables under Building Fire‑Heating Conditions,” will come into formal effect on October 1, 2026. This standard will overhaul the entire regulatory framework governing the production, testing, and project acceptance of fire‑resistant and flame‑retardant cables in China, further raising the industry’s entry barriers. The new standard addresses real‑world fire‑heating conditions in buildings, refines fire‑resistance test conditions, and sets more stringent requirements for factors such as the duration of energization under high‑temperature combustion, smoke emission, and insulation integrity. Procurement for public buildings, industrial and mining facilities, and large infrastructure projects will be required to comply with these testing mandates.
For a long time, flame-retardant and fire-resistant cables have been widely used in critical settings such as hospitals, commercial complexes, industrial parks, and energy facilities. In the event of a fire, the ability of these cables to maintain power supply directly impacts both personnel safety and equipment operation. Following the implementation of the new standards, manufacturers are required to upgrade and refine their testing equipment, optimize the formulations of insulation and jacket materials, and complete type‑test certification; products that fail to meet the requirements will be excluded from bidding for major engineering projects. Market research indicates that by 2026, procurement volumes of B1‑grade flame‑retardant and fire‑resistant cables in the domestic construction market will increase significantly year over year, with an increasing number of project owners making comprehensive test reports a mandatory bid requirement, thereby further narrowing the market space for low‑end, non‑standard products.
For Xinjiang‑based cable manufacturers, the region’s abundance of industrial and mining enterprises, cultural and tourism attractions, and energy projects creates a vast market for fire‑resistant cables. Companies should proactively align with the new standards, upgrade their comprehensive standardized testing equipment, refine their end‑to‑end quality management systems, strengthen their R&D teams, and rigorously control every stage—from raw material receipt and production processing to finished‑product shipment. By delivering products of exceptional quality, they can meet the fire‑safety requirements of diverse engineering projects across Northwest China and drive the region’s cable industry toward standardized, high‑quality development.
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