Certified to the harsh requirements of the UL2196 Test for Fire-Resistive Cables, the DuraLife® High Twist 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.

The DuraLife® High Twist Dual-Rated CIC /CI cable offers improved noise resistance designed to perform to the communication needs of modern fire alarm systems operating at higher protocol speeds

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 AWG and 16 AWG unshielded.

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 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

Construction:

• Conductor: Oxygen-free bare copper (OFHC), solid and/or stranded
• Insulation: Proprietary ceramifiable silicone rubber
• Assembly: Color-coded black/red leads, 6 twists/foot
• Jacket: Red low smoke/zero halogen FRPE with sequential footage markers (custom colors available/special order mins apply)

HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES CERTIFIED: (Refer to DuraLife® 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 Set-Screw 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) 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