West Penn Wire D990RD1000 16 Awg 2C Fire Alarm Cable 1000 Ft

Product Description

The WEST PENN WIRE D990RD1000 is a 16 AWG, 2-conductor solid-conductor direct-burial fire alarm cable supplied in a 1000-foot reel. Constructed for non-plenum installations, this cable carries a red jacket that meets standard color-coding conventions for fire alarm wiring. Solid conductors at 16 AWG provide reliable low-resistance signal transmission in initiating device circuits (IDC) and notification appliance circuits (NAC) within commercial and residential fire alarm systems. Licensed fire alarm technicians and low-voltage electricians are the primary installers of this cable type.

This cable is suited for non-plenum, non-air-handling-space applications including in-wall, conduit, and direct-burial runs where a rated plenum jacket is not required by the authority having jurisdiction. Typical install scenarios include connecting smoke detectors, pull stations, horn-strobes, and other fire alarm field devices back to a fire alarm control panel (FACP). The 1000-foot reel length supports larger commercial jobs and multi-floor residential installations with minimal splicing.

Key Features

• 16 AWG solid conductors for low-resistance, stable signal transmission over long runs
• 2-conductor configuration sized for standard IDC and NAC wiring loops
• Red jacket for fire alarm circuit identification per common industry practice
• Non-plenum (direct-burial rated) jacket appropriate for conduit, in-wall, and underground runs
• 1000-foot reel reduces mid-run splices on large commercial or multi-unit jobs

Compatibility

Designed as a non-plenum, direct-burial fire alarm cable for use in standard 2-conductor initiating device and notification appliance circuit wiring in commercial and residential fire alarm systems.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a licensed low-voltage electrician or fire alarm technician in accordance with NFPA 72 and applicable local codes. Always de-energize the fire alarm control panel and follow lockout/tagout procedures before making conductor connections. Non-plenum cable must not be routed through air-handling spaces or plenums where a CL2P, CMP, or FPL-rated jacket is required by code. Verify burial depth requirements with the authority having jurisdiction when running cable underground.