Ul Fire Resistive Cable

First a concern was brought to ul s attention that when fire resistive cables were installed in conduit with a zinc coating the circuit integrity was compromised by a reaction of the zinc with the copper conductors lowering.

Ul fire resistive cable. Ul 2196 certified fire resistive cable for survivability in a fire 1 ampacities are based on table 310 15 b 16 formerly table 310 16 of the national electrical code nfpa 70 for 3 current carrying conductors at 30 c ambient. August 29 2017 ansi approved. We test assemblies to international standards establishing an hourly rating to provide evidence of compliance to code requirements. 21 2012 ul and ulc re established certification of fire resistive cables for use in electrical circuit integrity systems.

Fire resistance rated designs are used to achieve code compliant installations where the building codes require hourly rated designs. For use as ci cable installation follows the nec and local code. Refer to installation instructions for hardware certifications. Ul classified fr cable fhjr ulc listed fr cable fhjrc ul listed cable with ci suffix circuit integrity however as of dec.

This is commonly known as a circuit integrity ci cable and is 2 hour fire rated. In addition to the dual rated ci cic cables vitalink now includes the industry s only armored and ethernet cables approved to ul 2196. Ul standard ul 2196 edition 2 standard for fire test for circuit integrity of fire resistive power instrumentation control and data cables edition date. Vitalink armored features benefits.

The definition of a fire resistive or fire rated cable is a cable that will continue to operate in the presence of a fire. Mineral insulated mi cable has provided this added protection for decades. They have passed rigorous ul fire resistive testing maintaining a constant signal connection for two hours at 1850 f. Ul standard for fire retardant cable.

Iec 60332 1 bs 4066 1 flame test on single vertical insulated wires cables. Fire resistant cables are often used to maintain circuit integrity of those vital life safety systems such as fire alarm and suppression services. Refer to r27557 fire resistive cable ul vitalink brand type fplr ci st1 cmr ci ls cl3r ci st1 for use in system no. Suitable fire resistance rated constructions can be identified by using our.

Fhit 40a and fhit7 40a for use as cic cable installation follows fhit 40a fhit7 40a and comtran s installation instructions. Ulc listed fire resistant cable circuit integrity rating cir cable fhjrc there are two issues here. Iec 60332 3 bs 4066 3 flame test on bunched wires cables. What are fire resistive or fire rated cables.