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Red Alert® Type MC-FPL Fire Alarm Composite

Southwire #
SPEC60413

Copper THHN/THWN or Type TFN Insulated Copper Singles. UL Listed as Type MC and Type FPL. 600 Volt Type MC and 300 Volt Type FPL. Red Lightweight Aluminum Interlocked Armor.

Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.

Part numbers in this family (9) ↓

Available sizes & constructions

Cond. SizeConductor NumberColorDiameter Over Conductor (in)(cm)Cond. StrandsInsulation Thickness (mils)(mm)Ground SizeDiameter Over Armor (in)(cm)Jacket Thickness (mils)(mm)Approx. OD (inches)(cm)Approx. Weight (lbs/1000')(kgs/km)
18 AWG18 AWG66BK,RD,BK,RD,GNBK,RD,BK,RD,GN0.040.10SolidSolid200.511x141x140.6651.69501.270.7711.96251374 67791502
14 AWG14 AWG22BK/WEBK/WE0.0640.16SolidSolid200.510.6651.69155231 55454203
14 AWG14 AWG22BK/WEBK/WE0.0640.16SolidSolid200.510.6361.62139207 55557602
18 AWG18 AWG665.313.466.6699.928.03511.960.0360.05001111 67791502
14 AWG14 AWG224.711.942.6313.923.1704.720.0580.0920202525 55454203
14 AWG14 AWG224.511.432.6313.923.1704.720.0580.0920202525 55557602
2/C #14 and 2/C #162/C #14 and 2/C #161414222020NONOBlk/WhtBlk/Wht1616222020YESYESBlk/WhtBlk/Wht0.6650.665155155
2/C #14 and 2/C #162/C #14 and 2/C #161414222020NONOBlk/WhtBlk/Wht1616222020NONORed/BluRed/Blu0.6320.632138138
6715366715362/C #14 and 2/C #162/C #14 and 2/C #161414222020NONOBlk/RedBlk/Red1616222020NONOBlk/RedBlk/Red0.6650.665146146
2/C #14 and 2/C #162/C #14 and 2/C #161414222020NONOBlk/RedBlk/Red1616222020NONOBlk/RedBlk/Red0.6880.688152152
2/C #14 and 2/C #162/C #14 and 2/C #161414222020NONOBrn/OrgBrn/Org1616222020YESYESRed/BluRed/Blu0.6540.654153153
2/C #14 and 2/C #182/C #14 and 2/C #181414222020YESYESBlk/WhtBlk/Wht1818222020YESYESRed/BluRed/Blu0.6360.636139139
6793606793602/C #14 and 2/C #182/C #14 and 2/C #181414222020YESYESBlk/Wht/GrnBlk/Wht/Grn1818222020YESYESRed/BluRed/Blu0.6360.636139139
2/C #12 and 2/C #162/C #12 and 2/C #161212222020NONOBlk/RedBlk/Red1616222020YESYESBlk/WhtBlk/Wht0.7030.703183183
2/C #14 and 2/C #162/C #14 and 2/C #1614142.632.633.173.17575716164.184.185.035.0349494.64.6151520202525
2/C #14 and 2/C #162/C #14 and 2/C #1614142.632.633.173.17575716164.184.185.035.0349494.44.4151520202525
6715366715362/C #14 and 2/C #162/C #14 and 2/C #1614142.632.633.173.17575716164.184.185.035.0349494.64.6151520202525
2/C #14 and 2/C #162/C #14 and 2/C #1614142.632.633.173.17575716164.184.185.035.0349494.84.8151520202525
2/C #14 and 2/C #162/C #14 and 2/C #1614142.632.633.173.17575716164.184.185.035.0349494.54.5151520202525
2/C #14 and 2/C #182/C #14 and 2/C #1814142.632.633.173.17575718186.666.668.038.0345454.44.4151520202525
6793606793602/C #14 and 2/C #182/C #14 and 2/C #1814142.632.633.173.17575718186.666.668.038.0345454.44.4151520202525
2/C #12 and 2/C #162/C #12 and 2/C #1612121.661.662.002.00717116164.184.185.035.0349494.94.9202025253030

Part numbers in this family (9)

By size:
Southwire #DescriptionConstructionConductor ColorPackaging
18 AWG · 6 conductors (1)
6779150214-2 CU THHN BkRdGn/16-2 BkRdGn/18-2 BkRd CTG TFN RED MC RED ALERT FIREALARM 1000 FT18 AWG 6C SOLBLACK/RED/BLACK/RED/GREEN GRND1000 FT REEL
14 AWG · 4 conductors (7)
6717300314-2 STR CU/THHN BLACK/RED/GREEN 16-2TFN CU/TFN BLACK/RED AIA MC FPL RED 1000 FT14 AWG 4C SOLBLACK/RED/GREEN GRND/BLACK/RED1000 FT REEL
6474840214-2 SOL CU THHN B/W/CTG TSP + 16-2 SOL CU TFN B/W/G RED AIA FIRE ALARMMC FPL 1000 FT14 AWG 4C SOLBLACK/WHITE/BLACK/WHITE/GREENGRND1000 FT REEL
5545420314-2/16-2 CU THHN TWS PR AL MC RED FPL SPL 1000 FT14 AWG 4C SOLBLACK/WHITE/GREEN GRND/BLACK/WHITE1000 FT REEL
5545450314-2/16-2 CU THHN TW PR AL MC RED FPL SPCL 1000 FT14 AWG 4C SOLBLACK/WHITE/GREEN GRND/RED/BLUE1000 FT REEL
5545480114-2/18-2 SOL CU THHN TSP AL MC RED FPL SPL 250 FT14 AWG 4C SOLBLACK/WHITE/RED/BLUE250 FT COIL
5545480314-2/18-2 SOL CU THHN TSP AL MC RED FPL SPL 1000 FT14 AWG 4C SOLBLACK/WHITE/RED/BLUE1000 FT REEL
5545470314-2/16-2 CU THHN TWS PR AL MC RED FPL SPCL - GRAYBAR-WESTWOOD 1000 FT14 AWG 4C SOLBROWN/ORANGE/GREEN GRND/RED/BLUE1000 FT REEL
12 AWG · 4 conductors (1)
5555760212/2 CU THHN TP RD/BK GG+16/2 TSP BLK/WT TFN /RED MC COMPOSITE FIREALARM FPL 1000 FT12 AWG 4C SOLBLK/RED/GRN/BLACK/WHITEE1000 FT REEL

Application & features

Southwire Red Alert® Type MC-FPL Cable is suitable for use as follows:
- Wiring in Plenums, Ducts or Other Spaces Used for Environmental Air-Handling Purposes per NEC 300.22(C) & 760.135(C).
- Power-Limited and Non-Power Limited fire alarm circuits, including smoke detectors, bells, horns, fire alarm control panel equipment, and initiation and signaling devices.
- Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote control, signaling, and power-limited circuits.
- Power, lighting, control, and signal circuits.
- Fished or embedded in plaster.
- Concealed or exposed installations.
- Places of Assembly per NEC 518.4 and theaters per NEC 520.5.
- Installation in cable tray and approved raceways.
- Under raised floors for information technology equipment conductors and cables per NEC 645.5(D) & 645.5(E)
- Class I Div. 2, Class II Div 2, & Class III Div. 1 Hazardous Locations.
- Binder tape with print legend wrapped around assembly.
- Rated at 600V, 90ºC dry as Type MC or 300V, 90ºC dry as Type FPL.
- Anti-short bushings are not required for use with MC cable per NEC and UL.

Southwire Red Alert® Type MC-FPL Cable - meets or exceeds the following requirements:
- UL Online Product Guide Info - Metal-Clad Cable (PJAZ) ( www.ul.com )
- Federal Specification A-A59544 (formerly J-C-30B)
- NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), Article 330
- Listed for use in UL 1, 2 and 3 Hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems

Standards & references

  • UL 1424 Cables for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits
  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • UL 66 Fixture Wire
  • UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
  • UL 1479 Standard for Safety Fire Tests of Penetration Firestops
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • Buy American: Compliant with Buy American Requirements, found in 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j); specify “Made in the USA Only!” when ordering to ensure your project receives American made products.