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Red fire alarm cable is a fire alarm cable with a red outer jacket, the international standard colour for fire alarm circuit identification. The red jacket instantly distinguishes fire alarm wiring from mains, security, data and other low-voltage cables, simplifying installation, inspection and maintenance. Available in 2 to 24 cores with stranded copper conductors, red LSZH fire alarm cable or red PVC fire alarm cable jackets, compliant with BS 5839, NFPA 72 and EN 54. CPR EN 50575 fire performance. As a red fire alarm cable manufacturer, Jiaxing Doublewin Cable Co., Ltd produces these cables in-house in Haiyan, Zhejiang, China and supplies them in bulk worldwide.
Red fire Alarm cable Characteristics
| Product Name | Red Fire Alarm Cable |
|---|---|
| Conductor Material | BC or CCA |
| Number of Cores | 2, 3, 4- 24 Cores |
| Sectional area | 0.75mm²/1.0mm²/1.5mm²/2.5mm²/4.0mm² |
| Insulation Color | Red/Black (2-core); BS EN colour code for multi-core |
| Insulation Material | Fire resistance PVC |
| Shielding | PET and Aluminum Foil |
| Drain Wire | Tinned copper |
| Rip cord | Nylon |
| Jacket color | Red (standard); white, orange, custom on request |
| Jacket Material | PVC or LSZH, PH30, PH120 |
| Rated Voltage | 300/300 V |
| Temperature Range | -15°C to +70°C (PVC); up to +90°C (LSZH) |
| Standard | EN 50200, IEC 60331, BS6387 CPR EN 50575 |
| Certification | CE ROHS ISO9001 |
Shielded Fire Alarm Cable Parameters
| Conductor Cross-section(mm2) | Conductor Material | Insulation Thickness (mm) | 1st - Shield | 2nd- Drain Wire | 3rd - Shield | Rip Cord | Jacket OD(mm) | Operating Max Voltage | DC Resistance (Ω/km @ + 20℃) | ||
| 2*0.75 | (Tinned) Bare Copper | 0.55 | PET | Tinned Copper | AL/PET | Optional | 7.3 | 450/750 Volts | ≤23.0 | ||
| 2*1.0 | (Tinned) Bare Copper | 0.55 | PET | Tinned Copper | AL/PET | Optional | 7.5 |
|
≤21.4 | ||
| 3*1.0 | (Tinned) Bare Copper | 0.55 | PET | Tinned Copper | AL/PET | Optional | 7.9 | 450/750 Volts | ≤21.4 | ||
| 4*1.0 | (Tinned) Bare Copper | 0.55 | PET | Tinned Copper | AL/PET | Optional | 8.6 | 450/750 Volts | ≤21.4 | ||
| 2*1.25 | (Tinned) Bare Copper | 0.60 | PET | Tinned Copper | AL/PET | Optional | 7.8 | 450/750 Volts | ≤19.5 | ||
| 2*1.5 | (Tinned) Bare Copper | 0.65 | PET | Tinned Copper | AL/PET | Optional | 7.9 | 450/750 Volts | ≤12.2 | ||
| 3*1.5 | (Tinned) Bare Copper | 0.65 | PET | Tinned Copper | AL/PET | Optional | 8.3 | 450/750 Volts | ≤12.2 | ||
| 4*1.5 | (Tinned) Bare Copper | 0.65 | PET | Tinned Copper | AL/PET | Optional | 9.0 | 450/750 Volts | ≤12.2 | ||
| 2*2.5 | (Tinned) Bare Copper | 0.75 | PET | Tinned Copper | AL/PET | Optional | 8.9 | 450/750 Volts | ≤8.1 | ||
| 3*2.5 | (Tinned) Bare Copper | 0.75 | PET | Tinned Copper | AL/PET | Optional | 9.4 | 450/750 Volts | ≤8.1 | ||
| 4*2.5 | (Tinned) Bare Copper | 0.75 | PET | Tinned Copper | AL/PET | Optional | 10.3 | 450/750 Volts | ≤8.1 | ||
| 2*4.0 | (Tinned) Bare Copper | 1.0 | PET | Tinned Copper | AL/PET | Optional | 10.7 | 450/750 Volts | ≤4.6 |
Unshielded Fire Alarm Cable Parameters
| Conductor Nominal Cross-section(mm2) | Conductor Material | Insulation thickness (mm) | Rip Cord | Jacket OD(mm) | Operating Max Voltage | DC Resistance (Ω/km @ + 20℃) |
| 2*0.75 | ( Tinned ) Bare Copper | 0.55 | Optional | 7.3 | 450/750 Volts | ≤23.0 |
| 2*1.0 | ( Tinned ) Bare Copper | 0.55 | Optional | 7.5 | 450/750 Volts | ≤21.4 |
| 3*1.0 | ( Tinned ) Bare Copper | 0.55 | Optional | 7.9 | 450/750 Volts | ≤21.4 |
| 4*1.0 | ( Tinned ) Bare Copper | 0.55 | Optional | 8.6 | 450/750 Volts | ≤21.4 |
| 2*1.25 | ( Tinned ) Bare Copper | 0.60 | Optional | 7.8 | 450/750 Volts | ≤19.5 |
| 2*1.5 | ( Tinned ) Bare Copper | 0.65 | Optional | 7.9 | 450/750 Volts | ≤12.2 |
| 3*1.5 | ( Tinned ) Bare Copper | 0.65 | Optional | 8.3 | 450/750 Volts | ≤12.2 |
| 4*1.5 | ( Tinned ) Bare Copper | 0.65 | Optional | 9.0 | 450/750 Volts | ≤12.2 |
| 2*2.5 | ( Tinned ) Bare Copper | 0.75 | Optional | 8.9 | 450/750 Volts | ≤8.1 |
| 3*2.5 | ( Tinned ) Bare Copper | 0.75 | Optional | 9.4 | 450/750 Volts | ≤8.1 |
| 4*2.5 | ( Tinned ) Bare Copper | 0.75 | Optional | 10.3 | 450/750 Volts | ≤8.1 |
| 2*4.0 | ( Tinned ) Bare Copper | 1.0 | Optional | 10.7 | 450/750 Volts | ≤4.6 |
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Why Red Fire Alarm Cable - The International Standard for Fire Alarm Identification
In commercial and public buildings, a single conduit can carry dozens of cables - mains power, security, data, voice, lighting control and fire alarm. Without colour identification, electricians and inspectors waste time tracing the right cable, and there is a risk of accidental disconnection. A red jacket fire alarm cable solves this: red is the international standard colour for fire alarm circuits, instantly identifying the cable as life-safety wiring that must not be cut, de-rated or repurposed. Whether you need a red addressable fire alarm cable for an addressable loop or a red conventional fire alarm cable for a zone circuit, the red jacket gives installers and inspectors instant visual confirmation.
Instant Identification
Red jacket separates fire alarm circuits from all other wiring.
01
Code Compliance
BS 5839, NFPA 72, EN 54 all recognise red for fire alarm circuits.
02
Inspection Ready
Inspectors can visually verify fire alarm circuits at a glance.
03
Accident Prevention
Reduces risk of accidental disconnection during renovations.
04
Why Red? Fire Alarm Cable Colour Code Requirements by Standard
Major fire alarm codes recognise red as the fire alarm circuit identification colour. The table below summarises the requirements:
| Standard | Region | Red Jacket Requirement | Notes | |
| BS 5839-1 | UK | Red jacket recommended for fire alarm cables | Standard colour code in UK fire detection systems | |
| EN 54 |
|
Red jacket for fire alarm circuit identification | Harmonised across EU member states | |
| NFPA 72 | USA | Red jacket for fire alarm circuits (NEC 760.179) | FPL/FPLR cable - red is standard for fire alarm | |
| AS 1670 | Australia/NZ | Red sheath for fire detection & alarm | Standard identification in Oceania | |
| IS 1658 | India | Red jacket common for fire alarm wiring | Standard identification in Oceania | |
| General Practice | International | Red = fire alarm wiring | Standard identification in Oceania |
Quality Control & Testing
Every reel is 100% tested before shipment. For multi core fire alarm cable, we test conductor resistance per IEC 60228 on every core, insulation resistance between every pair of cores, and high-voltage withstand between all cores and the sheath. Shield continuity is verified on shielded versions. A sample of each batch is retained for full traceability. Third-party inspection (SGS, BV, TÜV) welcome.
Conductor Resistance
IEC 60228 on every core - critical for loop accuracy.
Core-to-Core Insulation
Resistance tested between every core pair.
Batch Traceability
Sample retained per lot.
Typical Applications
Suitable for fire alarm signalling wiring in residential, commercial and public buildings.
Commercial Buildings
Offices, retail, hotels - red jacket for code compliance.
Public Buildings
Schools, hospitals, government - red LSZH standard.
Residential Blocks
Apartments, HMOs - red PVC for cost-effective work.
Industrial Plants Factories, warehouses - red for safety-critical visibility.
Heritage & Listed Red jacket for easy identification during refurbishment.
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