Genesis Cable 4506104W 18/2 Fplp Fire Alarm Cable 1000 Ft

Product Description

The GENESIS CABLE 4506104W is a solid-conductor, unshielded fire alarm cable rated FPLP (Fire Power Limited Plenum), designed for use in plenum air-handling spaces where low-smoke, flame-retardant wiring is required by code. Built on an 18 AWG, 2-conductor solid copper configuration, this cable is color-coded red and white for straightforward polarity identification during installation. It ships in a 1,000-foot reel, making it a standard field-supply choice for fire alarm system rough-in. Licensed fire alarm technicians and low-voltage contractors are the primary installers of this cable type.

FPLP-rated cable is specified for plenum spaces — return-air plenums, above suspended ceilings used as air ducts, and other air-handling areas — where standard non-plenum cable does not meet fire code. This cable is suited for residential and commercial fire alarm circuits, initiating device circuits, and notification appliance circuits in systems requiring plenum-rated conductors. The solid conductor construction maintains consistent resistance over long runs and is well-suited to terminal-block and screw-type connections commonly found on fire alarm control panels and field devices.

Key Features

• FPLP plenum rating meets fire and smoke propagation requirements for air-handling space installations
• 18 AWG solid copper conductors provide stable resistance characteristics over extended circuit runs
• 2-conductor red and white color coding supports fast, accurate polarity identification
• Unshielded construction keeps cable diameter low for easier routing through conduit and cable trays
• 1,000-foot reel quantity reduces mid-run splices on larger jobs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style plenum fire alarm cable for use in 2-conductor, unshielded initiating and notification circuits in commercial and residential fire alarm systems requiring FPLP-rated wiring.

Installation Notes

Installation must comply with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and applicable local building and fire codes. Plenum-rated cable must be used any time the raceway or open wiring passes through an air-handling plenum space — substituting non-plenum cable in these areas is a code violation. De-energize the fire alarm control panel and notify the monitoring center before beginning any wiring work. A licensed fire alarm technician or qualified low-voltage contractor should perform all connections to ensure proper circuit supervision and system integrity.