DuraLife^® Dual-Rated CIC/CI Cables

UL 2196 2-Hour Fire Resistive Cable FPLR Shielded / Unshielded 105°C/300V

Certified to the harsh requirements of the UL2196 Test for Fire Resistive Cables, the
DuraLife 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 CIC/CI 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 with sequential footage markers (custom colors available/special order mins apply)

Applications:

Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
High Rise & Mix Use Buildings
Universities & College Campuses
Stadiums, Casinos, Places of Assembly
Transit Bridges, Tunnels and Subways
Government Facilities

Critical Systems:

Fire Alarm and EVAC Systems
Smoke Evacuation and Control
Fan & Pressurization Systems
Strobes & Notification Appliances
Area of Refuge Systems
Emergency Lighting

COMPLIANCE:

UL 1424 Listed FPLR/FPLR-CI (dual-rated) for Power-Limited Fire Alarm Circuits. Riser Rated. 300V/105°C classified
UL / CAN (ULC formerly S-139) 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
Meets UL1685 and FT4/IEEE 1202 requirements
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
Performance testing of cables, cold bend test of complete cable per defined testing parameters and UL 1424
NYC certified and CAFM approved

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 Set-Screw Coupling: Hubbell/Raco
Phenolic Coupling: Champion Fiberglass
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) Phenolic – Champion Fiberglass
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

SPECIFICATIONS