Is Fplp cable shielded?

The 16/2FPLP is a shielded plenum rated 16 gauge 2 conductor FPLP solid fire alarm wire used for power limited fire alarm and communications applications. It is constructed using 16 gauge solid bare copper conductors and supports 300v operations.

What does Fplp cable stand for?

Fire Power Limited Plenum
FPLP (Fire Power Limited Plenum) Plenum Fire Alarm Cable is used in horizontal overhead installations such as, duct work or other space that is used for the flow of environmental air. FPLP- Shielded includes an aluminum polyester foil shield and drain wire to block additional interference within the cable.

What’s the difference between FPLP and FPLR?

Plenum cable, to be used in ducts or other enclosed air spaces, is called FPLP. Non-plenum cable, to be used in applications such as surface wiring, is FPL. Riser cable, which can be used in applications that go vertically from floor to floor, is FPLR.

What is CMP cable?

CMP cables are plenum cables; these cables are used if networking must be done in air ducts. They can be used for commercial or residential spaces. These are used for regular networking from room to room, as long as the cable does not need to pass through an air duct.

Does fire alarm cable have to be shielded?

If fire alarm cabling does not have other wires or cabling nearby or other sources of electrical interference, you may not need shielding. But in facilities near heavy electrical or mechanical equipment, the interference from these devices might mean you should use shielding to protect the fire alarm cable.

What cable is used for fire alarms?

BS5839-1 Cable The Standard covers the operation of fire protection systems such as smoke control, emergency lighting, automatic door release, fire alarm systems, voice alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems, and any associated safety measures such as elevator grounding, valve closing, or air handling shutdowns.

Is Fplp riser rated?

All FPL cables are listed as being resistant to the spread of fire and must pass both UL test 1424 and vertical flame test UL 1581. Type FPLR power-limited fire alarm riser cable is listed as suitable for use in a vertical run in a shaft or from floor to floor.

What is the difference between CL2 and CL3 wire?

The difference between the two is that CL2 is rated for up to 150 volts while CL3 is rated for up to 300 volts. (NEC 725.71 F) According to NEC 725.2, CL2 offers some protection from electric shock while CL3 offers a bit more because it is rated to carry more voltage.

When would you use a CMP cable?

CMP cables are plenum cables; these cables are used if networking must be done in air ducts. They can be used for commercial or residential spaces. They will not combust and cannot actually cause fires.