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Author: Michael Publish Time: 23-10-2025 Origin: Site
Regarding the firesh safety of a building, the CE marking is not just a label - it is a legal document that entitles cables to be marketed in the EU area. The Construction Products Regulation (CPR, EU No. 305/2011) lays down the rule that there should be a CE-mark as well as a DoP, for all power, control lines and communication cables.
These two elements — CE marking and DoP — together provide transparency, traceability, and legal assurance of a cable’s fire performance classification and manufacturing quality.
The presence of a CE marking on a cable shows that the cable is compliant with the EN 50575:2014+A1:2016 standard, which states the rules for installation of cables in constructions with respect to their fire performance.
That means the manufacturer does the following:
Tested the product in an EU-recognized Notified Body fire laboratory
Declared the results according to CPR fire performance classes (Aca–Fca)
Implemented a verified Factory Production Control (FPC) system
Issued a valid Declaration of Performance (DoP)
The CE mark therefore acts as a legal guarantee that the product meets the essential requirements of the CPR — mainly reaction-to-fire performance and consistency of production.
The Declaration of Performance is a formal document that defines how a cable performs under fire conditions. It must be made available by the manufacturer (either printed or online) and includes:
Section | Description |
DoP Number | Unique reference linked to the CE marking |
Intended Use | “Power, control, and communication cables for general applications in construction works” |
Product Type | Model or family designation (e.g., ZC-Fire Cca s1b d0 a1) |
Manufacturer Details | Name, address, and contact of the legal entity |
System of Assessment | AVCP (Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance) level, typically System 1+ |
Notified Body | Certification authority and its identification number (e.g., NB 2812 – TÜV Rheinland) |
Declared Performance | Fire class (e.g., Cca s1b d0 a1) and additional mechanical/chemical characteristics |
Date and Signature | Official authorization by the manufacturer’s quality representative |
The DoP serves as a technical and legal declaration — it binds the manufacturer to the stated performance.
Zion Communication applies full CE and CPR compliance labeling on every fire-rated cable. A typical Zion CE label includes:
CE mark and EN 50575 reference
DoP number (traceable to internal documentation)
Fire performance class – e.g., Cca s1b d0 a1
Notified Body number – representing the independent testing authority
Manufacturer name and address – ensuring traceability
Year of manufacture – for lifecycle and audit control
Example label interpretation:
CE 2812
EN 50575:2014+A1:2016
DoP No: ZC-Cca-2024-01
Reaction to fire: Cca s1b d0 a1
Manufacturer: Hangzhou Zion Communication Co., Ltd.
Year: 2024
This label confirms that the cable was tested and certified by a Notified Body 2812 (TÜV Rheinland), conforms to EN 50575, and was produced under an audited quality system.
To guarantee that CPR cables comply with all their compliances, always look for these:
Presence of the CE mark and EN 50575 reference on the outer jacket or packaging
Availability of a valid DoP number — verify it on the manufacturer’s website
Consistency between DoP and label information (fire class, Notified Body, product code)
Manufacturer’s contact details — genuine brands disclose full legal identity
Certification scope — the DoP should mention the correct cable type and intended use
⚠️ Tip:
If a cable has a CE logo but no traceable DoP, or lists an unknown Notified Body, it likely does not comply with CPR requirements.
Zion Communication takes full responsibility for manufacturing cables in conformity with EU standard requirements (CE) and providing documented proof of performance (DoP).
Products are subjected to testing and certification under System 1+ AVCP, and successful verification of all operational components is confirmed by independent third-party audits, whereby:
Fire reaction and smoke emission (EN 50399, EN 61034, EN 60754)
Material traceability and production consistency
Ongoing surveillance by accredited certification bodies
Zion’s CE label and DoP system give customers full confidence in performance, traceability, and legal conformity.
The CE mark and DoP are not only emblems — they are the confirmation of the protection, transparency and responsibility.
By recognizing these two factors, engineers, contractors, and suppliers are able to make wise choices so that every cable put into service meets the stringent EU fire safety regulations.
Zion Communication is committed to offer fully certified CPR cables that fulfil the most stringent European compliance standards — compliant, certified, and reliable cables.
