DuraLife^® Ethernet Dual-Rated CIC/CI Cables

Multi-Conductor FPLR Shielded/Unshielded Fire Resistive Cables

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 Multi-Conductor CI/CIC Cable. UL 2196 Certified/UL 1424 Listed. FHIT System No. 28D. Low smoke, zero halogen design (LSZH). FHIT7 System No. 28D (CSA Listed)

Sizes Available: 18 AWG unshielded;18 AWG shielded. 2/PR through 4/PR constructions

Construction:

Conductor: Oxygen-free bare copper (OFHC), solid and/or stranded
Insulation: Proprietary ceramifiable silicone rubber
Assembly: Numerically printed black/red paired leads
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
Government Facilities

Critical Systems:

Area of Refuge Systems
Emergency VoIP communication
Addressable Class N Fire Alarm systems
BMS and Low Voltage 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 28D
CSA Certified to CSA Std. C22.2 No. 208; Type FAS90, 300V/90C FT4-ST1
UL Certified 2-hour fire rating as FPLR-CI for Free Air installed per NEC code
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
Meets UL1685 and FT4/IEEE 1202 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 or IMC conduit systems
UL Listed File No. E-241484. UL Fire Directory R-21213.
CAFM approved
Meets Category 3 requirements per TIA-568-C.2 throughout UL2196 Flame and Hose Stream Testing

Hardware Certified: (Refer to DuraLife®II Multi-Conductor Installation Guide for additional details)

EMT/IMC Conduit: Wheatland/Western Tube
EMT/IMC Conduit: Allied/Columbia (EMT: E-Z Pull Brand)
EMT Compression Couplings: Hubbell-Raco or Halex
NEMA 1 Splice Enclosure/Pull Box: Eaton/Cooper
Pulling Lubricant: Polywater LZ
Box Fitting Connectors:
- Compression – Cooper Crouse-Hinds (EMT);Hubbell-Raco (EMT/IMC)
- Set Screw – Hubbell-Raco (EMT/IMC)
Splice Connector: 3M Butt-Type Crimp Terminals
Splice Tapes – 1”: 3M Silicone; St. Gobain Fiberglass Tape

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