Belden Inc. 5120UL 002U1000 Fire Alarm Cable Fplr 14 Awg

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. 5120UL 002U1000 is a 2-conductor, 14 AWG fire alarm cable rated for riser (FPLR) installations. This cable is engineered to carry signaling and control circuits within fire alarm systems, running vertically between floors in commercial and residential buildings. The FPLR rating indicates the cable meets fire-propagation requirements for riser use under the National Electrical Code, making it suitable for installation in vertical shafts and between floors without requiring conduit in many jurisdictions. Electricians and fire alarm technicians are the primary installers of this cable type.

This cable is used in fire alarm, detection, and notification systems where a 2-conductor, 14 AWG riser-rated cable is required. Typical applications include connecting initiating devices such as smoke detectors, pull stations, and heat detectors to fire alarm control panels in multi-story commercial buildings, hotels, schools, and residential high-rises. It is also applicable in notification appliance circuits and signaling line circuits depending on system design and local code requirements.

Key Features

• FPLR riser rating meets NEC requirements for vertical-run fire alarm circuits between floors
• 2-conductor configuration supports standard initiating device and signaling circuit layouts
• 14 AWG conductor gauge provides reliable low-resistance signal paths over longer runs
• Designed to limit fire propagation in riser and vertical-shaft installations
• Sold as a single unit per the supplier unit-of-measure designation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-use riser cable for fire alarm control systems requiring FPLR-rated, 2-conductor 14 AWG wiring per NEC Article 760 guidelines.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician or certified fire alarm technician in accordance with NEC Article 760 and applicable local codes. De-energize the fire alarm control panel and disconnect power before splicing or terminating any circuit conductors. FPLR-rated cable must be installed in riser applications only and is not a substitute for plenum-rated (FPLP) cable in air-handling spaces. Verify minimum bend radius requirements and support spacing per the cable manufacturer specifications and local authority having jurisdiction.