Executive Summary of Wire Test – India

11,000+ fire accidents are reported every year and more than 10,000 lives are lost in these fire accidents every year

40% of fire incidents are caused by faults, defects or use of non-standard electrical products leading to short circuits

Following causes attributes to poor quality of PVC Wire & Cables :

• Excessive heating of conductor
• Melting of PVC insulation due to excessive heating
• Deterioration of insulation due to ageing

The study aims to understand and quantify the quality related issues in building wires