CSA FAS FT4 Fire Alarm Cable – Foil Shielded, Sunlight Resistant, NEC Class 2 & 3 Compliant

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Description

Product Overview

This CSA Certified FAS FT4 Fire Alarm Cable is a specialized, foil-shielded cable designed for reliable performance in critical life safety and control systems. Engineered to meet stringent CSA C22.2 No. 208 standards with a FT4 flame rating and Sunlight Resistant (SR) jacket, it provides a robust solution for fire alarm circuits, environmental controls, and low-voltage power applications within commercial and industrial buildings.

Applications

This cable is specifically designed for use in:

  • Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems: Core wiring for building fire detection and alarm panels.

  • HVAC & Building Controls: Thermostat and control wiring for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

  • Low-Voltage Power Circuits: Suitable for use in accordance with NEC Article 725 for Class 2 and Class 3 circuits.

  • General Installation: For use in damp or dry locations within buildings. Rated for cable tray installations.

Key Features & Standards

  • Certified Safety Standard: Complies with CSA C22.2 No. 208 for Type FAS cables.

  • High Flame Resistance: Rated FT4 for superior flame retardancy.

  • Environmental Durability: Features a Sunlight Resistant (SR) red PVC jacket for indoor and outdoor use within cable trays.

  • EMI Protection: Integrated Aluminum Polyester Foil Shield with a 22 AWG tinned copper drain wire to protect against signal interference.

  • Wide Temperature Range: Rated for operation from -30°C to 105°C.

  • Standard Packaging: Available on 75m, 150m, and 300m spools.

Construction

  • Conductor: Solid Bare Copper.

  • Insulation: 300V, Colour-Coded PVC.

  • Shield: Aluminum Polyester Foil with 22 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper Drain Wire.

  • Jacket: Red, Sunlight Resistant (SR) PVC.

Technical Specifications & Parameters

AWG Size # of Conductors Conductor Strand Nominal Insulation Thickness (inches) Nominal Jacket Thickness (inches) Nominal O.D. (inches) Cable Weight (kgs/km)
18 2 Solid 0.015 0.035 0.216 41
18 3 Solid 0.015 0.035 0.229 51
18 4 Solid 0.015 0.035 0.247 64
18 5 Solid 0.015 0.036 0.268 75
16 2 Solid 0.015 0.035 0.237 52
16 3 Solid 0.015 0.035 0.250 68
16 4 Solid 0.015 0.035 0.281 85
16 5 Solid 0.015 0.039 0.309 103
14 2 Solid 0.015 0.035 0.263 70
14 4 Solid 0.015 0.037 0.311 120
12 2 Solid 0.015 0.037 0.316 98

Standards & Compliance

  • Safety Standard: CSA C22.2 No. 208

  • Flame Test Rating: FT4

  • Jacket Rating: Sunlight Resistant (SR)

  • Electrical Code: Suitable for NEC Article 725, Class 2 & 3 Circuits