Back in 2012, UL delisted all previously approved CI/CIC cables after it determined that the cables could not actually withstand attack by fire for 2 hours. It took a while for UL to reconfigure the standard, but in 2017 they re-issued the standard for manufacturers to use. The following cables are UL 2196 approved and [Read More]
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UL 2196 Approved CI/CIC Cables
Filed Under: 2 Hour Cabling, City of Chicago Articles, Code Requirements, Electrical Installation, Fire Alarm Design, Health Care, High Rise, Installation Requirements, Notification Requirements Tagged With: 2 hour cable options, 2 hour cable rating, 2 hour cable requirements, 2 hour circuit requirements, 2 hour protection, Chicago Building Code
When Does CI Cable Need to be Used?
Circuit Integrity (CI) cable is an expensive method to ensure life safety circuits continue to function during a fire. At a cost of about $6 a foot, compared to $1.50 a foot for plenum rated fire alarm cable, why would an installer use this type of cable? Well obviously because he has to, but why [Read More]
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