
DuraLife® High Twist Dual Rated CIC/CI
UL 2196 2-Hour Fire Resistive Cable FPLR Unshielded 105°C/300V
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.
With six twists per foot, 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.
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 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
Ratings/Approvals:
- 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
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/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® High Twist Dual Rated CIC/CI
UL 2196 2-Hour Fire Resistive Cable FPLR Unshielded 105°C/300V
Download DuraLife® High Twist Dual Rated CIC/CI Free Air Specs
UNSHIELDED
RADIX P/N | TWISTS PER FOOT | #COND | AWG | SOLID OR STRANDED | NOMINAL O.D. (INCH) | NET WEIGHT (LBS PER MFT) | RESISTANCE (OHMs/MFT) | NOMINAL CAPACITANCE (pF/FT) | IMPEDANCE (OHMS) |
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CTU18A0102-HT | 6 | 2 | 18 | Solid | 0.305 | 56 | 5.83 | 15 | 129 |
CTU16A0102-HT | 6 | 2 | 16 | Solid | 0.335 | 65 | 3.73 | 15 | 116 |
System Fill Allowances (EMT – 1/2″ to 2″; IMC – 3/4″ to 2″)
EMT/IMC | 1/2″ | 3/4″ | 1″ | 1 ¼” | 1 ½” | 2″ |
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Part No. | No. of Cables Max Fill | |||||
CTU18A0102-HT | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | N/A |
CTU16A0102-HT | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
System Fill Allowances (Phenolic Conduit – 1″ to 2″)
PHENOLIC | 1″ | 1 ¼” | 1 ½” | 2″ |
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Part No. | No. of Cables Max Fill | |||
CTU18A0102-HT | 3 | 6 | 9 | N/A |
CTU16A0102-HT | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |