Fire Alarm, #12-2c BC, FPLR
Fire Alarm Cable, Riser-FPLR, 2-12 AWG solid bare copper conductors with polypropylene insulation, PVC jacket with ripcord
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 1
Part numbers
5020UL is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5020UL 0021000 | Red | 612825155911 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Fire Alarm, Monitor/Detection, Circuits: Audio, Control, Initiating, Notification |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.239 in (6.07 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 2 |
| Size | 12 AWG |
| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PP - Polypropylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.010 in (0.25 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.1015 in (2.578 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Red |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.017 in (0.43 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.239 in (6.07 mm) |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 1.53 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 25 pF/ft (82 pF/m) |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.14 μH/ft (0.46 μH/m) |
| Max. Current | 30 Amps per conductor @ 30°C |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (FPLR) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 158 lbs (71.7 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 49 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | -20°C to +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 1.64 in (41.7 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 1.64 in (41.7 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor - Riser, Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL 1666 Riser, IEEE 1202 FT4 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 760, FPLR |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Other Standard Compliance(s) | California State Fire Marshall |
| Plenum Number | 6020UL |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.432 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
Resources
Belden 5020UL technical datasheetSafe-T-Line Product BulletinFire Alarm Cable Product BulletinArmored Power-Limited Fire Alarm FPLPSound, Security & Alarm Cable Selection OverviewAccess Control Composite CablesNewGen Cables Product BulletinBelden Low Capacitance Digital Fire Alarm CablesWaterdog Cables Product BulletinDate: 2005-04-01
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