FPLP-CI Reference in code books

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RICK SANDERS

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....I have a state fire official who is demanding us to install a FPLP-CI cable for a school fire sytem on the life safety circuits. all the wires for security, access control and cctv have been plenum rated. The state fire official says that he see;s referebces to FPLP-CI cable in the code books and that what he wants installed. I have tried to tell him that I cannot provide a cable that is marked FPLP-CI on the wire since it does not exist in the industry. He is standing his ground and tells me has been to fire seminars and even had a sample in his hand. I am still waiting for an answer from NEC and NFPA on why this cable is even mentioned in the code.
 
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Actually such a cable is available. Look on page 7 of the document. Now the real question is if that type of cable is required for your installation.
 
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nhfire77

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He is demanding ci cable? Demand proof that ci is required. Is this taller tha three stories?

I would nail this guy down before I kill my self installing ci.
 
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Generally CI cable is only required for selective evacuation. That requirement is found in NFPA 72.
Other than that, I'm not sure it is required by a national code for fire alarm circuits.
 
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