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| Application / Building Type | Required IS Standard | Mandated Cable | Legal Rationale (NBC 2016) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities | IS 17048:2018 | HFFR | Zero halogen emission required for high-density spaces where rapid evacuation is impossible. |
| Airports, Metros & Data Centres | IS 17048:2018 | HFFR | Strict limit of HCl < 0.5% prevents corrosive gas from destroying critical infrastructure. |
| High-Rise (G+4), Commercial & 5-Star Hotels | IS 694:2010 | FR-LSH | Clause 4.14 mandates Low Smoke cables to maintain visibility in exit corridors during fire events. |
| Residential (G+3 or below) | IS 694:2010 | FR | Standard flame retardancy to prevent fire propagation along walls. Rapid evacuation assumed. |