Jbl Professional C26CT-LS Life Safety Speaker

Product Description

The JBL PROFESSIONAL C26CT-LS is a life safety in-ceiling speaker designed for use in commercial and institutional audio systems where code-compliant voice evacuation and emergency notification performance is required. Built as the life safety variant of the C26CT series, this unit is intended for ceiling installation in applications that must meet fire alarm and mass notification system standards. Audio-visual contractors and licensed low-voltage technicians are the primary installers of this speaker.

The C26CT-LS is suited for commercial environments such as offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and other occupancies where life safety audio distribution is required by local fire and building codes. It is designed to integrate into 70-volt distributed audio systems commonly used in large-area voice evacuation and paging installations. Consult applicable fire alarm system documentation to confirm system-level compatibility before installation.

Key Features

• Life safety variant of the C26CT in-ceiling speaker platform
• Designed for in-ceiling installation in commercial and institutional environments
• Intended for integration with 70-volt distributed audio and voice evacuation systems
• Sold as an individual unit (each)

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style life safety replacement and system-expansion speaker for in-ceiling 70-volt distributed audio and voice evacuation installations. No specific compatible model numbers were provided in the product data.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or fire alarm technician in accordance with NFPA 72 and applicable local fire and building codes. De-energize the audio distribution system and confirm the fire alarm panel is in a safe service state before beginning work. Use appropriate plenum-rated wiring where required by the installation environment. Verify that the speaker tap settings match the system design load calculations before commissioning.