Genesis Cable 44025504 18/2 Solid Fplr Fire Alarm Cable Red

Product Description

The GENESIS CABLE 44025504 is an 18 AWG 2-conductor solid fire alarm cable rated FPLR (Fire Power Limited Riser) and supplied in a 500-foot box in red. FPLR-rated cable is listed for use in riser applications, meaning it is approved to run vertically between floors in a building without requiring conduit in those pathways. The solid conductor construction is standard for fire alarm signaling circuits, providing consistent conductivity and reliable terminations at control panels, initiating devices, and notification appliances. This cable is installed by licensed fire alarm technicians and low-voltage electricians on commercial and residential fire protection systems.

This cable is used in fire alarm and life safety signaling circuits where a riser-rated, 2-conductor solid wire is required. Typical applications include connecting smoke detectors, pull stations, horn-strobes, and other initiating or notification devices back to a fire alarm control panel. The red jacket color is the industry-standard identifier for fire alarm wiring, aiding inspection and tracing in conduit or open plenum-adjacent riser installations.

Key Features

• FPLR fire rating approved for vertical riser runs between floors without conduit
• 18 AWG solid conductor construction for stable, low-resistance signaling circuits
• 2-conductor configuration suits standard supervised fire alarm loops
• Red jacket provides immediate visual identification as fire alarm wiring
• 500-foot box format reduces handling and simplifies job-site pulls

Compatibility

Designed as an FPLR-rated replacement or new-install wire for 2-conductor fire alarm signaling circuits in residential and commercial riser applications where 18 AWG solid cable is specified.

Installation Notes

Installation must comply with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and applicable local codes. Low-voltage fire alarm work typically requires a licensed fire alarm contractor or low-voltage electrician. De-energize and disable the fire alarm control panel zone before making any wire connections or terminations. Do not substitute FPLR cable in plenum air-handling spaces where FPLP-rated cable is required by code.