AEI Cables:  Early partnering is key to solving legislation challenges


Early partnering is key to solving legislation challenges

Early collaboration between project partners is an important first step to achieving smooth project completion under new legislation, says leading cable supplier AEI Cables.

The new Building Safety Act – introduced in October 2023 – makes new stringent requirements for higher-risk buildings which are those deemed to be of at least 18 metres in height or at least seven storeys containing at least two residential units.

However, AEI Cables says that by collaborating early in the process, supply chain partners can work efficiently to meet the new demands of the legislation.

The systems in these buildings powered by electrical cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and a safe evacuation in the case of life safety.

Stuart Dover, general manager of AEI Cables, said: "We recognize the issues presented by the new legislation for all those working in the built environment but by working closely together early in the process we believe we can overcome a lot of the challenges.

"We are finding that collaboration amongst our partners really works and leads to a much more streamlined, efficient process."

The Building Safety Regulator will oversee the safety and performance of all buildings, as well as having a special focus on high-rise buildings. It will promote competence and organisational capability within the sector including for building control professionals and tradespeople.

Building owners should now have their building safety regime in place and any occupied higher-risk buildings should be registered with the Building Safety Regulator.

 AEI Cables' Firetec Enhanced cabling has been approved and certified by LPCB to BS8519 (Annex B), Category 3 Control in addition to Category 2 Control. The BS Code of Practice under BS8519 contains six categories of cables, three for power cables and three for control cables each covering survival times of 30, 60 or 120 minutes.

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