With its top stretching skywards at more than 800 metres, the Burj Dubai tower, when completed, will be the tallest man-made structure in the world.

Safety in a building of such a size and prestige is hugely important and Prysmian cables are playing their part in ensuring the highest possible level of safety. The company has been entrusted with the supply and installation of Prysmian FP Plus Flex enhanced fire performance cables in accordance with UK standard requirements of BS5839-1:2002. Prysmian FP Plus Flex cables have been used to power the fire alarm and emergency lighting systems, while Prysmian FP400 cables will be used to power essential circuits and power supplies to the building. The length of cable being installed is over 1,300 times the height of the tower as it currently stands and it is fitted with over 700,000 fire resistant joint accessories.