Fire Alarm Shielded Cable, Riser

Genesis Fire Alarm Cables ensure uninterrupted fire protection. Built to exceed the demands of rigorous fire safety codes and regulations, UL listed, and Made in the USA.

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Application & Features

Genesis® Riser Rated Shielded Fire Alarm Cable is suitable for installation as follows:

  • Installed in a metal raceway that complies with 300.22(B).
  • Supported by solid bottom metal cable trays with solid metal covers.
  • In risers.
  • Within buildings in other than air-handling spaces and risers.
  • Exposed to sunlight.

Specifications

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Conductors
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) No. of Conductors Stranding Shielding Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)
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16 AWG 16 AWG
2 2
Solid Solid
Shielded Shielded
25 37
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14 AWG 14 AWG
2 2
Solid Solid
Shielded Shielded
36 53
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14 AWG 14 AWG
4 4
Solid Solid
Shielded Shielded
65 96
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12 AWG 12 AWG
2 2
Solid Solid
Shielded Shielded
57 85
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16 AWG 16 AWG
4 4
Solid Solid
Shielded Shielded
43 64
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18 AWG 18 AWG
2 2
Solid Solid
Shielded Shielded
16 24
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18 AWG 18 AWG
4 4
Solid Solid
Shielded Shielded
28 41

Standards & References

Genesis® Riser Rated Shielded Fire Alarm Cable meets or exceeds the following:

  • UL 1666 - Riser Rated
  • CSA C22.2 No. 2556 - FT4 Rated
  • UL 1424 - Cables for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits, Type FPLR
  • UL 13 - Power-Limited Circuit Cables, Type CL3R
  • Sunlight Resistant Rated
  • REACH/RoHS Compliant

Construction

Genesis® Riser Rated Shielded Fire Alarm Cable features the following quality and convenience characteristics:

  1. Bare Copper conductors for excellent conductivity and low voltage drop.
  2. Polypropylene insulation.
  3. Foil shield over all conductors.
  4. PVC jacket.
  5. Durable rip cord for efficient jacket stripping and removal.
  6. Countdown® Length Markings for easy tracking of usage and remaining cable.
  7. Rated for 300 Volts
  8. Rated for -20 °C to 75 °C.