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Shielded Fire Alarm Cable 14AWG 2 Solid Conductors Bare Copper FPLR Riser 1000ft Red
FPLR-rated 14AWG shielded fire alarm cable for vertical riser runs in shafts and between floors. FPLR is the riser rating under NEC Article 760 — required wherever fire alarm circuits run vertically through more than one floor. FPLR substitutes for FPL; FPLP substitutes for FPLR.
14AWG is the heaviest gauge in the standard fire alarm range — lowest resistance, highest current, and longest notification appliance circuit (NAC) reach before voltage drop becomes a problem. The aluminum foil shield with drain wire blocks EMI from motors, HVAC, and electrical panels. Also commonly used for security and burglar alarm wiring on the same job.
Standards: C(UL) Listed FPLR · UL 1424 · UL 1666 · RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications:
• Conductor: Solid Bare Copper · AWG: 14 · Conductors: 2 (Black/Red)
• Shield: AL-Foil + Drain Wire (Stranded TC) · Insulation: PVC
• Jacket: FR-PVC FPLR · Rip Cord: Yes · Color: Red
• OD: 0.220 in. · Weight: 43 lbs · Rated Temp: 75°C
• Packaging: 1000ft Reel
Typical Applications:
• Vertical riser runs in shafts and stairwells between floors
• Notification appliance circuits (NAC) — horns, strobes, sirens
• Addressable fire alarm and detection systems
• Runs near motors, HVAC, and electrical panels requiring EMI shielding
• Combined fire alarm and security/burglar alarm wiring
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