Prices/HFFR Cable (IS 17048:2018)

Standard

IS 17048:2018

Voltage Rating

650/1100V

Conductor Class

Class 2 or Class 5

HCl Limit

HCl emission < 0.5% — IS 17048:2018 mandatory specification

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Specifying HFFR Cable (IS 17048:2018): NBC 2016 mandates HFFR IS 17048:2018 (HCl < 0.5%) for hospitals, airports, metro, and data centres. FR-LSH does not comply for these applications. The specifying consultant carries NBC 2016 compliance liability. Confirm IS standard and BIS licence before finalising any supplier.

HFFR Cable Prices India 2026 — IS 17048:2018 Halogen Free

Q: What is HFFR cable?

HFFR stands for halogen-free flame retardant. It is manufactured to IS 17048:2018 and limits HCl emission to below 0.5%. It is mandatory under NBC 2016 for hospitals, airports, metro stations, and data centres.

Q: What is IS 17048:2018?

IS 17048:2018 is the Bureau of Indian Standards specification for halogen-free flame retardant cables. It requires HCl emission below 0.5%, which is significantly stricter than IS 694:2010 FR-LSH (HCl < 15%). A separate BIS licence is required.

Q: Can I use FR-LSH instead of HFFR in a hospital?

No. FR-LSH (IS 694:2010, HCl < 15%) does not comply with NBC 2016 requirements for hospitals, airports, or metro. These applications require HFFR to IS 17048:2018 (HCl < 0.5%). Using FR-LSH where HFFR is specified transfers fire safety liability to the specifying consultant.

Q: What is the price of HFFR cable in India 2026?

HFFR IS 17048:2018 cable carries a 20–35% premium over equivalent FR IS 694:2010 cable due to the specialist halogen-free compound. Verify current prices from BIS-certified manufacturers with valid IS 17048:2018 licences.

NBC 2016 mandates HFFR IS 17048:2018 (HCl < 0.5%) for hospitals, airports, metro, and data centres. FR-LSH does not comply for these applications. The specifying consultant carries NBC 2016 compliance liability.

HFFR (halogen-free flame retardant) cables are manufactured to IS 17048:2018, which is a separate and more stringent standard than IS 694:2010. HFFR cables limit HCl emission to below 0.5% and produce minimal toxic smoke. IS 17048:2018 requires a separate BIS licence from IS 694:2010 — a manufacturer licensed under IS 694:2010 only cannot supply compliant HFFR cable. Verify both licences independently at bis.gov.in.

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Standard confusion warning: FR-LSH (IS 694, HCl < 15%) and HFFR (IS 17048:2018, HCl < 0.5%) are different standards — not interchangeable. Specifying FR-LSH where HFFR is required transfers fire safety liability.

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Common Questions

What is HFFR cable? ▼

HFFR stands for halogen-free flame retardant. It is manufactured to IS 17048:2018 and limits HCl emission to below 0.5%. It is mandatory under NBC 2016 for hospitals, airports, metro stations, and data centres.

What is IS 17048:2018? ▼

IS 17048:2018 is the Bureau of Indian Standards specification for halogen-free flame retardant cables. It requires HCl emission below 0.5%, which is significantly stricter than IS 694:2010 FR-LSH (HCl < 15%). A separate BIS licence is required.

Can I use FR-LSH instead of HFFR in a hospital? ▼

No. FR-LSH (IS 694:2010, HCl < 15%) does not comply with NBC 2016 requirements for hospitals, airports, or metro. These applications require HFFR to IS 17048:2018 (HCl < 0.5%). Using FR-LSH where HFFR is specified transfers fire safety liability to the specifying consultant.

What is the price of HFFR cable in India 2026? ▼

HFFR IS 17048:2018 cable carries a 20–35% premium over equivalent FR IS 694:2010 cable due to the specialist halogen-free compound. Verify current prices from BIS-certified manufacturers with valid IS 17048:2018 licences.