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UL/LU Cable Comparison
Both of RATH’s 2 Hour Fire-Rated cables meet NFPA-2016 code requirements
Will your local AHJ only accept an Underwriters Laboratory listing (UL)? Or will they accept cable that meets the European Standard (LU)?
Will your local AHJ only accept an Underwriters Laboratory listing (UL)? Or will they accept cable that meets the European Standard (LU)?
UL (Underwriters Lab)
2 Hour Fire-Rated Cable
2 Hour Fire-Rated Cable
- Benefits:
- Some AHJ’s require all wire to be UL
- Requires no special tools or training for installation
- Operating temperature 1,850° F
- Dual Rated CI/CIC
- New York City Approved
- California State Fire Marshal Approved
LU (London Underground)
2 Hour Fire-Rated Cable
2 Hour Fire-Rated Cable
- Benefits:
- NFPA 72 approved by many jurisdictions
- Lower price than UL cable
- Operating temperature 1,742° F
- High speed data transfer approaching Cat 5E
- London Underground (LU) approved
- Available in 2 & 4 Pair
NFPA-2016
24.3.13.9.1 Area of Refuge emergency communications systems shall have a pathway survivability of Level 2 or Level 3.
(Level 1 is permitted where the building is less than 2-hour fire rated construction)
12.4.3 Pathway Survivability Level 2 Shall consist of one or more of the following: (1) 2-hour fire rated circuit integrity (CI) or fire-resistive cable. (2) 2-hour fire-rated cable system (electrical circuit protective systems) (3) 2-hour fire-rated enclosure or protected area (4) performance alternatives approved by the authority having jurisdiction
12.4.4 Pathway Survivability Level 3: shall consist of pathways in buildings that are fully protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA13 and one or more of the following. (1) 2-hour fire rated circuit integrity (CI) or fire-resistive cable. (2) 2-hour fire-rated cable system (electrical circuit protective systems) (3) 2-hour fire-rated enclosure or protected area (4) performance alternatives approved by the authority having jurisdiction
(Level 1 is permitted where the building is less than 2-hour fire rated construction)
12.4.3 Pathway Survivability Level 2 Shall consist of one or more of the following: (1) 2-hour fire rated circuit integrity (CI) or fire-resistive cable. (2) 2-hour fire-rated cable system (electrical circuit protective systems) (3) 2-hour fire-rated enclosure or protected area (4) performance alternatives approved by the authority having jurisdiction
12.4.4 Pathway Survivability Level 3: shall consist of pathways in buildings that are fully protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA13 and one or more of the following. (1) 2-hour fire rated circuit integrity (CI) or fire-resistive cable. (2) 2-hour fire-rated cable system (electrical circuit protective systems) (3) 2-hour fire-rated enclosure or protected area (4) performance alternatives approved by the authority having jurisdiction
