16/2 Fire Alarm Cable – Solid Bare Copper, FPLP Plenum Rated, Unshielded

Description

16/2 Fire Alarm Cable – Solid Bare Copper | FPLP Plenum Rated | Unshielded

This 16/2 Fire Alarm Cable is built for dependable, code-compliant performance in fire alarm and life-safety systems that demand a heavier gauge. Featuring two solid 16 AWG bare copper conductors, it delivers lower resistance and stronger current capacity than 18 AWG alternatives — the right choice for longer runs and power-hungry notification circuits where voltage drop matters.

The cable is FPLP (Fire Power-Limited Plenum) rated, meeting strict NEC fire codes for installation in air-handling spaces such as HVAC ducts, drop ceilings, and plenum return areas. Its low-smoke PVC jacket minimizes toxic emissions in the event of fire, protecting building occupants while keeping your installation fully compliant.

Key Features of This 16/2 Fire Alarm Cable

• Solid 16 AWG Bare Copper Conductors – Lower resistance for longer runs and reduced voltage drop
• FPLP Plenum Rated – NEC-compliant for ducts, drop ceilings, and air-handling spaces
• Low-Smoke PVC Jacket – Minimizes toxic smoke release for safer buildings
• Unshielded Design – Flexible and easy to pull for general-purpose fire alarm circuits
• Color-Coded Conductors – Fast, error-free terminations at panels and devices
• 2-Conductor Construction – Ideal for initiating devices and notification appliance circuits
• Heavier Gauge Advantage – Supports higher-current NAC loads than 18 AWG cable
• Code-Compliant – Manufactured to meet NEC Article 760 requirements for power-limited fire alarm wiring

Why Choose a 16 AWG FPLP Fire Alarm Cable?

Gauge matters in life-safety wiring. Notification appliance circuits — horns, strobes, speakers — draw real current, and over long commercial runs an undersized conductor can cause voltage drop that leaves end-of-line devices underpowered. This 16/2 Fire Alarm Cable solves that with thicker solid bare copper conductors that keep every device on the circuit operating at full strength when it counts most.

The unshielded construction keeps the cable lightweight and easy to route through conduit, cable trays, and tight ceiling spaces, while the plenum-rated jacket means one cable covers your entire building — including the air-circulation areas where non-plenum cable is prohibited.

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Ideal Applications

• Commercial fire alarm systems
• Notification appliance circuits (NAC) with horns and strobes
• Smoke alarms, heat detectors, and pull stations
• Addressable fire alarm systems
• Fire alarm control panels (FACP)
• Plenum spaces, drop ceilings, and HVAC duct areas

Easy Installation, Full-Strength Performance

The solid 16 AWG conductors terminate securely into panel terminals and device screws, and the color-coded wires make polarity checks quick during installation and inspection. The flexible low-smoke jacket pulls smoothly through conduit and trays, keeping large commercial jobs moving efficiently from the first drop to the last.

Order your 16/2 Fire Alarm Cable – Solid Bare Copper FPLP Plenum Unshielded today and get certified quality, competitive pricing, and fast shipping from Etek Cables.