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Which of the following cable types is inherently permitted for use in 2-hour fire-rated applications without additional protection?

Mineral Insulated (MI) cable is a specialized cable that is inherently 2-hour fire rated without being inside a rated shaft, used for critical fire alarm paths.

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Question: Which of the following cable types is inherently permitted for use in 2-hour fire-rated applications without additional protection?

Answer options: ✅ MI (Mineral Insulated) cable

  • FAS 105 PVC cable
  • BX cable (AC90)
  • Cat6 plenum cable

Correct answer: MI (Mineral Insulated) cable

Explanation: Mineral Insulated (MI) cable is a specialized cable that is inherently 2-hour fire rated without being inside a rated shaft, used for critical fire alarm paths.

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