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/NTWISTS
PER
FOOT
#CONDAWGSOLID OR STRANDEDNOMINAL O.D. (INCH)NET WEIGHT (LBS PER MFT)RESISTANCE (OHMs/MFT)NOMINAL CAPACITANCE (pF/FT)IMPEDANCE (OHMS)
CTU18A0102-HT6218Solid0.305565.8315129
CTU16A0102-HT6216Solid0.335653.7315116

System Fill Allowances (EMT – 1/2″ to 2″; IMC – 3/4″ to 2″)

EMT/IMC1/2″3/4″1″1 ¼”1 ½”2″
Part No.No. of Cables Max Fill
CTU18A0102-HT124610N/A
CTU16A0102-HT1135710

System Fill Allowances (Phenolic Conduit – 1″ to 2″)

PHENOLIC1″1 ¼”1 ½”2″
Part No.No. of Cables Max Fill
CTU18A0102-HT369N/A
CTU16A0102-HT24610