Products Supplied:
- JZD TPS Flat Cable (AS/NZS 5000.1 compliant)
- JZD Fire Alarm Cable (screened, fire-rated, red sheathed)
Specifications & Quantities:
- TPS Flat Cable 2.5mm² 2C+E (plain copper): 7,200 m — lighting & general power circuits
- TPS Flat Cable 4mm² 2C+E (plain copper): 3,800 m — power circuits for labs & lecture halls
- TPS Flat Cable 6mm² 2C+E (plain copper): 1,500 m — sub-mains to floor distribution boards
- Fire Alarm Cable 1.5mm² 2C screened (red, fire-rated 120 min): 4,800 m — detector loops & sounder circuits
- Fire Alarm Cable 1.5mm² 3C screened (red, fire-rated 120 min): 2,200 m — detector base & call point circuits
Total Cable Supplied: Approx. 19,500 meters
Client: A Fiji-based electrical contractor
Project Name: USP Laucala Campus Fire Safety & Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade
Project Commencement Date: Q1 2025
Project Status: Completed Q3 2025
Project Details & Narrative:
Market Context — Pacific Islands Education Infrastructure
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary education institution serving 12 Pacific island nations, with its main Laucala Campus located in Suva, Fiji. Owned and operated by 12 member countries including Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and others, USP serves over 25,000 students across the region.
The Laucala Campus has undergone continuous infrastructure development over the past decade — the FJ4.4 million new entrance and road infrastructure project, the Japan-Pacific ICT Centre (FJ$61 million), and multiple faculty building upgrades. As campus buildings age and student numbers grow (~5% annual increase), the need for systematic electrical safety upgrades has become critical.
In early 2025, a campus-wide fire alarm system renewal and electrical infrastructure refurbishment project was initiated. The scope covered multiple campus buildings including lecture halls, laboratory buildings, administrative offices, and student accommodation blocks.
The Project
The upgrade encompassed two major work streams:
- Fire Alarm System Renewal: Replacement of aging fire alarm cabling across all campus buildings with new fire-rated, screened cable systems compliant with AS 1670 and AS/NZS 3013. The new system integrated addressable smoke and heat detectors, manual call points, sounders, and strobe beacons into a centralized fire indicator panel.
- General Electrical Refurbishment: Replacement of deteriorated building wiring in selected older blocks, including lighting circuits, general power outlets, and sub-main feeders to floor distribution boards.
Cable Challenges & Standards
As a Fiji-based institution with infrastructure designed to Australian/New Zealand standards, USP’s electrical specifications require:
| Requirement | Standard | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Building wiring | AS/NZS 5000.1 | TPS flat cable for power & lighting |
| Fire alarm cabling | AS/NZS 3013 | Fire-rated, circuit integrity 120 min |
| Voltage rating | 450/750V | Low voltage building installations |
| Conductor temperature | 90°C (XLPE) or 75°C (PVC) | Per cable insulation type |
Why JZD Won
- AS/NZS Certification Compliance: JZD Cable’s TPS flat cables were manufactured to AS/NZS 5000.1 specifications, with full test documentation — critical for a Pacific institution where standards compliance is non-negotiable.
- Fire-Rated Cable Expertise: JZD’s fire alarm cables met AS/NZS 3013 fire performance requirements, maintaining circuit integrity for 120 minutes under fire conditions — essential for ensuring evacuation systems remain operational.
- Single-Source Supply: The contractor needed both TPS flat cables (general electrical) and fire alarm cables (specialized fire safety) — JZD supplied both from one factory, simplifying procurement, quality assurance, and logistics.
- Pacific Islands Shipping Experience: JZD had prior experience shipping to Pacific island nations (the Solomon Islands and PNG case studies), understanding the logistics challenges of shipping to Fiji — including container scheduling, customs documentation, and port handling at Suva.
- Competitive Pricing with Complete Documentation: JZD’s factory-direct pricing was competitive against Australian and New Zealand distributors, with the added advantage of complete test certificates and batch traceability included with every shipment.
Execution & Outcome
The cable supply was delivered in two phases aligned with the contractor’s construction schedule:
- Phase 1 (Q1 2025): Fire alarm cables delivered for the fire safety system installation in the first batch of buildings
- Phase 2 (Q2 2025): TPS flat cables delivered for the general electrical refurbishment
Post-installation:
- New fire alarm system passed commissioning and regulatory inspection on first attempt
- Electrical refurbishment brought older campus buildings up to current AS/NZS standards
- Cable quality was consistent across both delivery phases — no rejects or defects reported
- The electrical contractor added JZD Cable to their approved supplier list for future Pacific infrastructure projects
JZD Cable TPS & Fire Alarm Cable Highlights:
| Cable | Standard | Key Specification |
|---|---|---|
| TPS Flat Cable | AS/NZS 5000.1 | PVC insulated, flat twin & earth, 450/750V |
| Fire Alarm Cable (2C) | AS/NZS 3013 | 1.5mm² screened, fire-rated 120 min, red |
| Fire Alarm Cable (3C) | AS/NZS 3013 | 1.5mm² screened, fire-rated 120 min, red |
About JZD Cable
JZD Cable (Shenzhen JZD Wire & Cable Co., Ltd.) is a professional cable manufacturer with over 20 years of experience, headquartered in Shenzhen, China. We produce a comprehensive range of building cables compliant with AS/NZS, UL, IEC, and EN standards — including TPS flat cables, orange circular cables, fire-rated alarm cables, and steel tape armored cables. Our products serve infrastructure, commercial, and institutional projects across the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Every shipment is backed by ISO 9001 quality management with complete certification documentation and batch traceability.
Need AS/NZS certified cables for your institutional or commercial project? Contact JZD Cable for a customized quotation, free sample evaluation, or technical consultation.
