All FireSense Fire Rated cables are made from Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) materials. They are completely PVC Free, meet the requirements of Green Building Council of Australia and are independently certified by Bureau Veritas & Good Environmental Choices Australia (GECA).
Best Environmental Practice PVC
FireSense TPS Cables are the First In Australia to be licensed under Best Environmental Practice PVC v2.0!
FireSense TPS cables are manufactured using environmentally friendly PVC resins and are independently certified by Bureau Veritas.
FireSense is licensed with the Vinyl Council of Australia and is committed to the PVC Stewardship program* to ensure compliance with the Green Building Council of Australia's guidelines.
* The Vinyl Council’s PVC Stewardship Program (PSP) represents an ongoing, voluntary undertaking by the Australian PVC industry to recognise and address relevant environmental, health and safety aspects within the lifecycle of PVC products. PSP Signatories from across the PVC value chain strive to meet a range of stringent commitments in the consumption and manufacturing of raw materials, safe and sustainable use of additives, energy efficiency & greenhouse gas management and resource efficiency.
End of Life Recycling
FireSense is committed to comply with the Green Building Council Guidelines and Cable Recycling.
At end of life, FireSense will receive, at no cost, used FireSense TPS cables and will process both the PVC and the copper for recycling.
FireSense has arrangements with Sims Metal Management to act as our agent for the end of life management of PVC cables.
Alternatively, please refer to https://businessrecycling.com.au/ and select “Electrical Cables” for your nearest electrical cable recycler.
Green Building Council of Australia / Green Star
The Green Building Council of Australia’s purpose is to lead the sustainable transformation of the built environment.
Green Star is an internationally recognised rating system setting the standard for healthy, resilient, positive buildings and places, developed for the Australian environment.
FireSense works hard to ensure that all FireSense cable ranges meet or exceed the guidelines set by the Green Building Council of Australia.