Product Information

Specification

16/2 Solid BC Shielded FPLP

Applications:

The fire alarm cable is an electrical wire that is used in smoke detectors, voice communications, fire alarm systems and power-limited circuits. The operating temperature range of this electrical cable is from -20°C to 60°C.

Also Known As:

16/2 fire solid alarm wire, 16 2 solid fire alarm cable, smoke detector wiring, smoke alarm wiring, wiring fire alarm system.

Standards:

• UL 1424 Type FPLP
• NEC Article 760
• Meets California State Fire Marshal requirements
• Meets New York State Fire Prevention & Building Code 15
• ASTM B3, B258

Construction

Conductors:

This fire alarm cable conductor is made of solid bare copper. Copper is used for this application because of its amazing electrical properties and flexibility.

Insulation:

The fire alarm wire has PVC insulation. It can withstand a wide range of temperatures, is resistant to chemicals and UV light deformations, water-tight, and easy to cut.

Jacket:

The smoke alarm wiring has a PVC jacket with a rip cord. It is resistant to extreme temperatures, chemicals and UV light deformations. It is also water-tight and easy to cut.

Shield:

This cable has a mylar-backed aluminum tape shield with 100% coverage.

Specifications:

• Conductor size (AWG): 16
• No. of Conductors: 2
• Insulation Thickness (inches): 0.009
• Overall Jacket Thickness (inches): 0.015
• Nominal O.D. (inches): 0.181
• Net Weight (lbs/1,000ft): 30

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