West Penn Wire 60164BRD1000 Fire Alarm Cable 4C 16AWG Plenum

Product Description

The WEST PENN WIRE 60164BRD1000 is a 4-conductor, 16 AWG solid unshielded plenum-rated fire alarm cable sold in a 1000-foot reel. Built for use in air-handling spaces where building codes require low-smoke, low-flame-spread wiring, this cable carries a plenum (CMP or equivalent) listing that meets the requirements for installation in HVAC plenums and return-air ducts without conduit. The solid conductor construction maintains consistent impedance and supports reliable signal integrity over long runs. Licensed electricians and fire alarm technicians install this cable as part of addressable or conventional fire alarm system wiring in commercial and light-industrial buildings.

This cable is suited for fire alarm initiating circuits, notification appliance circuits, and general signal wiring in plenum air-handling spaces. Its unshielded construction keeps termination straightforward on standard fire alarm control panel terminals. Typical applications include multi-story commercial buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and other occupancies where plenum-rated cabling is mandated by the National Electrical Code and local authority having jurisdiction requirements. The 1000-foot put-up reduces the number of splices needed on large projects.

Key Features

• 4-conductor configuration supports multi-zone or two-circuit fire alarm wiring in a single cable run
• 16 AWG solid conductors provide low resistance over extended distances
• Unshielded design simplifies termination and reduces overall cable diameter
• Plenum-rated jacket meets NEC Article 760 requirements for air-handling spaces
• 1000-foot reel minimizes field splices on large commercial installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style plenum fire alarm cable for use with conventional and addressable fire alarm control panels requiring 16 AWG solid unshielded conductors on initiating or notification circuits.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician or certified fire alarm technician in accordance with NEC Article 760 and all applicable local codes. De-energize the fire alarm control panel and notify the monitoring station before making any connections. Route plenum-rated cable only in listed plenum spaces or as otherwise permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. Avoid sharp bends that exceed the cable minimum bend radius and do not over-cinch cable ties, which can deform solid conductors.