DuraLife® Multi-conductor Dual-Rated CIC/CI Cables
Shielded/Unshielded Fire Resistive Cables
Certified to the harsh requirements of the UL 2196 Test for Fire Resistive Cables, the DuraLife Multi-Conductor 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: Multi-Conductor Dual-Rated CIC/CI Cables. UL 2196 Certified/UL 1424 Listed.
FHIT System No. 28D. Low smoke, zero halogen design (LSZH).
FHIT7 System No. 28D
Sizes Available: 18-12 AWG unshielded; 18-14 AWG shielded. 4/C, 6/C, and 8/C 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:
- 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 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 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 or IMC conduit systems
- UL Listed File No. E-241484. UL Fire Directory R-21213
- CAFM approved
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)
- NEMA 1 Splice Enclosure/Pull Box: Eaton/Cooper
- Pulling Lubricant: Polywater LZ
- Connectors and Couplings:
- 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
SPECIFICATIONS
DuraLife® Multi-conductor Dual-Rated CIC/CI Cables
Shielded/Unshielded Fire Resistive Cables
Download DuraLife® Multi-Conductor Dual-Rated CIC/CI Cables Spec
UNSHIELDED
| RADIX P/N | AWG/ COND.* | SOLID OR STRANDED | NOMINAL O.D. (INCH) | COND. RESISTANCE (OHMs/FT) | NOM.CAP. (pF/FT) (per pair) | EMT/IMC UNSHIELDED MAX CABLE FILL ALLOWANCE (for in-conduit installations per FHIT 28D) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¾” | 1″ | 1 ¼” | 1 ½” | 2″ | ||||||
| CTU18A0103 | 18/3C | Solid | .330″ | 6.48 | – | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| CTU18A0104 | 18/4C | Solid | .366″ | 6.48 | 14.4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| CTU18A0105 | 18/5C | Solid | .410″ | 6.48 | – | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| CTU18A0106 | 18/6C | Solid | .444″ | 6.48 | 14.4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| CTU18A0107 | 18/7C | Solid | .490″ | 6.48 | – | X | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CTU18A0108 | 18/8C | Solid | .518″ | 6.48 | 14.4 | X | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CTU16A0103 | 16/3C | Solid † | .380″ | 3.99 | – | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| CTU16A0104 | 16/4C | Solid † | .405″ | 3.99 | 15.3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| CTU16A0105 | 16/5C | Solid † | .450″ | 3.99 | – | X | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CTU16A0106 | 16/6C | Solid † | .485″ | 3.99 | 15.3 | X | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CTU16A0107 | 16/7C | Solid † | .530″ | 3.99 | – | X | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| CTU16A0108 | 16/8C | Solid † | .575″ | 3.99 | 15.3 | X | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| CTU14A0103 | 14/3C | Solid † | .405″ | 2.57 | – | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| CTU14A0104 | 14/4C | Solid † | .431″ | 2.57 | 17.1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| CTU14A0105 | 14/5C | Solid † | .485″ | 2.57 | – | X | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CTU14A0106 | 14/6C | Solid † | .523″ | 2.57 | 17.1 | X | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CTU14A0107 | 14/7C | Solid † | .570″ | 2.57 | – | X | X | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| CTU14A0108 | 14/8C | Solid † | .629″ | 2.57 | 17.1 | X | X | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| CTU12A0703 | 12/3C | 7-Strand** | .460″ | 1.64 | – | X | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CTU12A0704 | 12/4C | 7-Strand** | .483″ | 1.64 | 17.6 | X | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CTU12A0705 | 12/5C | 7-Strand** | .590″ | 1.64 | – | X | X | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| CTU12A0706 | 12/6C | 7-Strand** | .633″ | 1.64 | 17.6 | X | X | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| CTU12A0707 | 12/7C | 7-Strand** | .670″ | 1.64 | – | X | X | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| CTU12A0708 | 12/8C | 7-Strand** | .708″ | 1.64 | 17.6 | X | X | 1 | 1 | 2 |
* Numerically printed black/red paired leads; with black lead on odd numbered constructions
† 16AWG and 14 AWG constructions also available stranded
** 12 AWG construction also available in solid
SHIELDED
| RADIX P/N | #COND | SOLID OR STRANDED | NOMINAL O.D. (INCH) | COND. RESISTANCE (OHMs/FT) | NOM. CAP. (pF/FT) (per pair) | EMT/IMC SHIELDED MAX CABLE FILL ALLOWANCE (for in-conduit installations per FHIT 28D) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¾” | 1″ | 1 ¼” | 1 ½” | 2″ | ||||||
| CTS18A0103 | 18/3C | Solid | .355″ | 6.48 | – | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| CTS18A0104 | 18/4C | Solid | .389″ | 6.48 | 18.4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| CTS18A0105 | 18/5C | Solid | .445″ | 6.48 | – | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| CTS18A0106 | 18/6C | Solid | .472″ | 6.48 | 18.4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| CTS18A0107 | 18/7C | Solid | .525″ | 6.48 | – | X | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| CTS18A0108 | 18/8C | Solid | .551″ | 6.48 | 18.4 | X | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| CTS16A0103 | 16/3C | Solid † | .400″ | 3.99 | – | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| CTS16A0104 | 16/4C | Solid † | .411″ | 3.99 | 19.1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| CTS16A0105 | 16/5C | Solid † | .470″ | 3.99 | – | X | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CTS16A0106 | 16/6C | Solid † | .492″ | 3.99 | 19.1 | X | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CTS16A0107 | 16/7C | Solid † | .560″ | 3.99 | – | X | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| CTS16A0108 | 16/8C | Solid † | .583″ | 3.99 | 19.1 | X | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| CTS14A0103 | 14/3C | Solid † | .430″ | 2.57 | – | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| CTS14A0104 | 14/4C | Solid † | .463″ | 2.57 | 21.4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| CTS14A0105 | 14/5C | Solid † | .505″ | 2.57 | – | X | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| CTS14A0106 | 14/6C | Solid † | .562″ | 2.57 | 21.4 | X | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| CTS14A0107 | 14/7C | Solid † | .600″ | 2.57 | – | X | X | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| CTS14A0108 | 14/8C | Solid † | .676″ | 2.57 | 21.4 | X | X | 1 | 1 | 3 |
*Numerically printed black/red paired leads; with black lead on odd numbered constructions
† 16 AWG and 14 AWG constructions also available stranded
