DuraLife® II Dual Rated CIC/CI Free Air
UL 2196 2-Hour Fire Resistive Cable FPLR Shielded / Unshielded 105°C/300V
Applications:
- Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities.
- High Rise & Mix use buildings.
- Universities & College Campuses.
- Stadiums, Casinos, places of assembly.
- Transit bridges, tunnels and subways.
- Government Facilities.
COMPLIANCE:
- UL 1424 Listed FPLR/FPLR-CI (dual-rated) for Power-Limited Fire Alarm Circuits. Riser Rated.300V/105°C classified.
- UL / CAN (ULC) Certified to UL 2196 2-hour fire rating in FHIT / FHIT7 28C.
- CSA Certified FAS90; CSA Std. C22.2 No. 208-14 FT4-ST1.
- UL Certified 2-hour fire rating as FPLR-CI for Free Air installed per NEC code.
- UL 444 Listed “CMR/CMR-CI” as Communications Cable.
- Fire alarm circuit integrity, emergency systems, and healthcare facilities (NEC Articles 760, 700 & 517).
- Meets National Fire Protection Code (NFPA 70 & 72) fire alarm survivability circuit requirements.
- Meets National Fire Protection Code (NFPA 130 & 502) fire alarm survivability circuit requirements.
- Compliance tested to UL 1424 as suitable for use in applications requiring wet rating.
- Tested for Sunlight Resistance in compliance with UL 2556 requirements.
- Suitable for 2-hour certified fire-resistive applications in EMT, IMC, or Phenolic conduit systems.
- UL Listed File No. E-241484. UL Fire Directory R-21213.
- Splice Allowance.
Ratings/Approvals:
- Certified to the harsh requirements of the UL2196 Test for Fire Resistive Cables, the DuraLife II Dual Rated CIC /CI cables ensure two-hour operation of critical systems in the event of a fire. The dual rating design offers the most versatility in meeting code survivability requirements in both in-conduit and free air installation scenarios.
- Description: Dual Rated CI/CIC Cable. UL/CAN (ULC) 2196 Certified/UL 1424 Listed. FHIT/ FHIT7 (ULC) System No. 28C. Low smoke, zero halogen design (LSZH).
- Sizes Available: 2 conductor, 18-12 AWG unshielded; 18-14 AWG shielded.
Construction:
- Conductor: Oxygen-free bare copper (OFHC), solid and/or stranded.
- Insulation: Proprietary ceramifiable silicone rubber.
- Assembly: Color-coded black/red leads, 3 twists/foot.
- Jacket: Red low smoke/zero halogen FRPE (black jacket available/special order).
HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES CERTIFIED: (Refer to DuraLife® II Installation Instructions/ Phenolic Addendum for details)
- EMT/IMC Conduit: Wheatland/Western Tube.
- EMT/IMC Conduit: Allied/Columbia (EMT: E-Z Pull Brand).
- Phenolic Conduit: Champion Fiberglass.
- EMT/IMC Compression Couplings: Hubbell/Raco.
- EMT/IMC Compression Coupling: Hubbell/Raco.
- NEMA 1 Splice Enclosure/Pull Box: Eaton/Cooper (system use only).
- Standard UL listed steel 4/S Utility Box (CI only).
- Expansion Couplers: Bridgeport fittings (EMT/IMC).
- Box Fittings: Compression – Cooper Crouse-Hinds (EMT); Hubbell/Raco (EMT/IMC) Set Screw – Hubbell/Raco (EMT/IMC).
- Conduit Clamps: Erico (Phenolic conduit only).
- Splice Connector: 3M Butt-Type Crimp Terminals.
- Splice Tapes – 1”: 3M Silicone; St. Gobain Fiberglass Tape.
- Pulling Lubricant: Polywater LZ.
Critical Systems:
- Fire Alarm and EVAC Systems.
- Smoke evacuation and control.
- Fan & Pressurization systems.
- Strobes & notification appliances.
- Area of Refuge Systems.
- Emergency lighting.
SPECIFICATIONS
DuraLife® II Dual Rated CIC/CI Free Air
UL 2196 2-Hour Fire Resistive Cable FPLR Shielded / Unshielded 105°C/300V
Download DuraLife® II Dual Rated CIC/CI Free Air Specs
UNSHIELDED
RADIX WIRE-II DURALIFE-IITM E241484 2/C #AWG FPLR/FPLR-CI/CMR 300V/105C / (UL) 2196 (ULC) 2-HR FIRE RESISTIVE CABLE FOR USE IN FHIT/FHIT7 ELECTRIC CIRCUIT INTEGRITY SYSTEM #28C. SEE UL FIRE RESISTANCE DIRECTORY R21213 // CSA LL13427 FAS90 300V FT4-ST1 Sun Res Wet (MONTH/YEAR) CI – NYC certified fire alarm cable (XXXX FT)
| RADIX P/N | #COND | AWG | SOLID OR STRANDED | NOMINAL O.D. (INCH) | NET WEIGHT (LBS PER MFT) | RESISTANCE (OHMs/MFT) | NOMINAL CAPACITANCE (pF/FT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTU18A0102 | 2 | 18 | Solid | 0.305 | 53 | 6.48 | 14.4 |
| CTU16A0102 | 2 | 16 | Solid | 0.335 | 62 | 3.99 | 15.3 |
| CTU14A0102 | 2 | 14 | Solid | 0.344 | 77 | 2.57 | 17.1 |
| CTU14A0702 | 2 | 14 | Stranded | 0.350 | 77 | 2.60 | 17.3 |
| CTU12A0702 | 2 | 12 | Stranded | 0.392 | 98 | 1.64 | 17.6 |
SHIELDED
RADIX WIRE-II DURALIFE-IITM E241484 2/C #AWG FPLR/FPLR-CI/CMR/SHLD 300V/105C / (UL) 2196 (ULC) 2-HR FIRE RESISTIVE CABLE FOR USE IN FHIT/FHIT7 ELECTRIC CIRCUIT INTEGRITY SYSTEM #28C. SEE UL FIRE RESISTANCE DIRECTORY R21213 // CSA LL13427 FAS90 300V FT4-ST1 Sun Res Wet (MONTH/YEAR) CI – NYC certified fire alarm cable (XXXX FT)
| RADIX P/N | #COND | AWG | SOLID OR STRANDED | NOMINAL O.D. (INCH) | NET WEIGHT (LBS PER MFT) | RESISTANCE (OHMs/MFT) | NOMINAL CAPACITANCE (pF/FT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS18A0102 | 2 | 18 | Solid | 0.335 | 55 | 6.48 | 18.4 |
| CTS16A0102 | 2 | 16 | Solid | 0.360 | 65 | 3.99 | 19.1 |
| CTS14A0102 | 2 | 14 | Solid | 0.390 | 79 | 2.57 | 21.4 |
| CTS14A0702 | 2 | 14 | Stranded | 0.393 | 79 | 2.60 | 21.7 |
System Fill Allowances (EMT – 1/2″ to 2″; IMC – 3/4″ to 2″)
| EMT/IMC | ½” | ¾” | 1″ | 1 ¼” | 1 ½” | 2″ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part No. | No. of Cables Max Fill | |||||
| CTU18A0102 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | N/A |
| CTU16A0102 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| CTU14A0102 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| CTU12A0102 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10V/9H |
| CTS18A0102 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | N/A |
| CTS16A0102 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| CTS14A0102 | N/A | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
System Fill Allowances (Phenolic Conduit – 1″ to 2″)
| PHENOLIC | 1″ | 1 ¼” | 1 ½” | 2″ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part No. | ||||
| CTU18A0102 | 3 | 6 | 9 | N/A |
| CTU16A0102 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| CTU14A0102 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| CTU12A0102 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10V/9H |
| CTS18A0102 | 3 | 5 | 7 | N/A |
| CTS16A0102 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| CTS14A0102 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
