Description
Fire Alarm Cable 1.5mm. These cables are used in high rise buildings, commercial complexes, schools and educational institutions, hospitals, etc. for the connection with security systems like smoke detectors, emergency lightings, exit signboards and fire command center.
Fire alarm cables can be used in a wide array of systems, ranging from conventional alarms to more complex addressable arrangements. They are a critical component in the protection of commercial facilities everywhere, connecting control panels, detectors, and alarms in one system.
These units are AC-powered, and the fire alarm cable is designed to ensure that if one alarm goes off, the others do too. The cable for fire alarm system is available as a shielded or unshielded cable, so you can choose the right kind based on the amount of electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Fire Alarm Cable 1.5mm are manufactured in riser and plenum styles. FPLR (Fire Power Limited Riser) comes in unshielded or shielded at a much lower cost than the plenum version. FPLR cable has the word “riser” in it because it’s used in fire alarms, signal monitors, and audio control circuits where the cable is rising only. FPLP (Fire Power Limited Plenum) cables are used in installations overhead in the plenum for fire protection reasons. Plenum cables withstand flame better than riser cables and need to be used in those applications.
When choosing the right cable for your application, you first need to understand and compare your options. Each type of cable is more suited for specific environments, and using the wrong one could be dangerous. When buying fire alarm cable, consider safety precautions and performance ratings such as fire resistance or its susceptibility to burning. Another characteristic to consider is the cable’s smoke propagation; the amount of smoke created from contact with fire. When selecting electrical cable for these critical fire, security and communications systems, you should refer to the NEC’s acceptable limits of burning and smoke emission. Consider also the extreme conditions your wiring layout could face and any applicable local fire and electrical codes.