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Which of the following is an acceptable method for achieving a 1-hour fire rating for fire alarm conductors?

S524 4.2.2.1 states that fire-rated cables (like CI cable) must be installed in a raceway if the rating depends on it, but generally CI cables provide 2-hour ra

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Question: Which of the following is an acceptable method for achieving a 1-hour fire rating for fire alarm conductors?

Answer options:

  • FT4 cable in PVC conduit
  • FAS cable in ENT
  • Standard NMD90 cable ✅ Circuit Integrity (CI) cable in metallic raceway

Correct answer: Circuit Integrity (CI) cable in metallic raceway

Explanation: S524 4.2.2.1 states that fire-rated cables (like CI cable) must be installed in a raceway if the rating depends on it, but generally CI cables provide 2-hour rating in specific conditions. ULC-S139 is the test method.

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