Genesis Cable 45071004 18/4 Solid Fplp Fire Alarm Cable Red

Product Description

The GENESIS CABLE 45071004 is an 18 AWG, 4-conductor solid conductor fire alarm cable with a plenum-rated FPLP jacket in red. Designed for use in plenum air-handling spaces where building codes require low-smoke, flame-retardant wiring, this cable meets the installation demands of commercial and residential fire alarm systems. The solid conductor construction supports reliable signal transmission across initiating device circuits and notification appliance circuits. It is sold as a 1,000-foot roll, making it a standard stocking item for fire alarm contractors and low-voltage electricians running new circuits or completing larger installations.

This cable is used in fire alarm and life safety system wiring routed through plenum ceilings, raised-access floors, and other air-handling spaces. Its FPLP rating makes it appropriate for applications where standard FPL or FPLR cable is not code-permissible. Typical installation scenarios include running circuits between fire alarm control panels, pull stations, smoke detectors, horn-strobes, and other system devices in commercial office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and multi-unit residential construction. The red jacket color is the industry-standard identifier for fire alarm wiring.

Key Features

• 18 AWG solid conductor construction for stable resistance across long circuit runs
• 4-conductor configuration supports multi-wire initiating and notification circuits
• FPLP plenum rating meets code requirements for installation in air-handling spaces
• Red jacket provides immediate visual identification as fire alarm wiring
• 1,000-foot roll minimizes splice points on large commercial jobs
• Unshielded design suits standard fire alarm circuit applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and new-installation cable for unshielded solid-conductor fire alarm systems requiring FPLP-rated 18/4 wiring per applicable fire and building codes.

Installation Notes

Installation of fire alarm cable must be performed by a licensed low-voltage or fire alarm contractor in accordance with NFPA 72, NEC Article 760, and all applicable local codes. De-energize the fire alarm control panel and notify the monitoring center before beginning any wiring work. Avoid running fire alarm cable in the same conduit or bundled with power wiring unless code-compliant separation methods are used. Verify that FPLP-rated cable is required for the specific plenum space before pulling wire, as rating substitutions must follow NEC hierarchy rules.