Required for G+4+ high-rise, commercial, and 5-star hotels under NBC 2016 Clause 4.14.
Market Insight April 2026: Copper floor for 2.5mm² FR cable: ₹44/m (indicative). List prices from verified Tier-1 manufacturers typically run 15–25% above copper floor.
| Brand | Size | ₹/metre | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polycab | 1.5 mm² | ₹22.50/m | |
| Havells | 1.5 mm² | ₹23.20/m | |
| Polycab | 2.5 mm² | ₹34.60/m | |
| Havells | 2.5 mm² | ₹35.60/m | |
| Polycab | 4 mm² | ₹52.40/m | |
| Havells | 4 mm² | ₹54.00/m | |
| Polycab | 6 mm² | ₹76.50/m | |
| Havells | 6 mm² | ₹78.50/m |
See how FR-LSH compares to other insulation types in HCl toxicity and smoke visibility tests.