RR Kabel Invites Industry Professionals To Discuss The Significance Of Electrical Fire Safety And High Quality Wires
Electrical short circuits, which commonly originate from low-quality wires and connections, are the main reason for fire incidents in India. Around 73% of all human fatalities in the previous ten years, according to ASCI data, were caused by electrocution, with electrical fires and lightning accounting for the remaining 16% and 11%, respectively. A lesser known truth is that during a fire breakout, smoke inhalation kills more people than the fire itself. Industry leaders Vipul Ray, MD of Elmex Group and Immediate Past President of IEEMA, and S. Gopa Kumar, MD of Cape Electric and Member of NFE (National Federation of Engineers for Electrical Safety), in addition to Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, Managing Director of RR Kabel and Past President of IEEMA, highlighted the lack of priority given to high-quality products in order to address these serious risks.
In light of this, the leaders stressed the necessity of drafting legislation to implement strict penalties against developers who utilise fake wires and cables or wires of inferior quality. India is experiencing a rising problem with counterfeit goods, which results in significant losses for the nation. Above all, because they are composed of subpar materials, counterfeit wires are a serious problem that puts customers lives in danger. Manufacturers of wire and cable can significantly improve safety in the nation. For instance, LS0H (Low Smoke, Zero Halogen) wires were initially made available in India by RR Kabel because they don't release a hazardous mixture of gas, acid, and smoke in the event of an accident.
Addressing the issues, Shreegopal Kabra, Managing Director, RR Kabel, said, “The majority of the nation's infrastructure is susceptible to many electrical fire threats, frequently because the proper protocols and understanding of building construction are lacking. The risks from these fires have a substantial impact on life and the loss of property, priceless papers, jewelry, etc. Consumers are privy to one harsh reality: smoke caused by electrical mishaps and fire accidents is much more dangerous than the actual fires themselves, and the results are mostly fatal. We, at RR Kabel, have been at the forefront of creating awareness in the country about electrical fire safety and the importance of using electrical fire-safe, premium-quality wires. We want citizens to understand electrical fire safety and take a pledge with us to build a safe country and curb the loss of lives that take place due to quality issues.”
About RR Kabel
For a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications, RR Kabel provides the most comprehensive selection of premium wires and cables. RR Kabel is a component of RR Global, a USD 1.25 billion electrical conglomerate with operations in over 90 nations. The organization, which operates in a variety of industry sectors including wires and cables, continues to strive to provide top-notch goods by utilizing the most recent developments in wire design and engineering. The items also adhere to the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and REACH (Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemical Substances) directives. To make sure that its products comply with international guidelines and regulations, the company has also invested much in research and development.
