Fire NYC Approved Cables
Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire® low-voltage fire alarm cable that meets New York City requirements for Local Law 5. These plenum-rated, non-shielded constructions are designed for commercial and industrial fire alarm systems where FPLP performance, code compliance, and dependable availability are essential.
Made in the USA and built for demanding job sites, our SmartWire cables support code-compliant installations in plenum spaces while helping teams complete pulls efficiently. SmartWire Glide lubrication is applied during manufacturing to reduce friction during cable pulls by up to 70%, supporting smoother installations through long or complex conduit runs.
Whether you are standardizing across a portfolio of facilities or delivering a one-off project in New York City, our product lineup gives you consistent quality, reliable supply, and the options you need to stay on schedule—without compromising compliance.
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Why choose Windy City Wire for your next project
Count on Windy City Wire for NYC approved, plenum-rated fire alarm cable that aligns with your installation standards and project timelines. Our SmartWire products and solutions are built to support the way professional contractors plan, install, and maintain low-voltage fire alarm systems across New York City.
Fire NYC Approved Cables for Commercial and Industrial Life‑Safety Systems
Windy City Wire supplies NYC certified, plenum fire alarm cable designed for compliance, durability, and ease of installation on large commercial and industrial projects. This category focuses on NYC Approved fire cable for Local Law 5 fire alarm applications and related life‑safety circuits that demand reliable, code‑conforming low‑voltage fire wire.
Where These Cables Are Used
Our 2‑conductor, non‑shielded fire alarm cables are commonly specified for power‑limited fire alarm circuits in a wide range of systems and building types. Typical applications include:
Fire Integrations and Other Systems
NYC approved fire cable is often used wherever the fire alarm system must interface with other building systems:
Industries and Facilities Served
High‑Temperature and Survivability Options
Selecting the correct fire cable depends on the environment and survivability requirements set by the design, the manufacturer, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ):
When your design calls for NYC approved fire cable alone, choose the options in this category. If the specification or AHJ requires added survivability or mechanical protection, pair this selection with 2‑hour fire rated cable or armored fire alarm cable as applicable.
Product Highlights in This Category
Design and Installation Considerations
Project Support and Efficiency
For large multi‑floor projects, pairing these NYC approved fire cables with SmartWire planning tools can help teams stage runs, track circuits, and document as‑builts more efficiently from rough‑in through commissioning.
Summary
Windy City Wire’s Fire NYC Approved Cables provide a dependable, code‑conforming foundation for fire alarm notification and control circuits across complex commercial and industrial environments. With options in 14 AWG and 16 AWG, non‑shielded plenum and Halar‑jacketed constructions, and pathways that extend to 2‑hour fire rated and armored solutions when required, we help contractors, engineers, and facility teams meet NYC and national codes while maintaining installation efficiency and long‑term system reliability.
Available conductor sizes include 14 AWG and 16 AWG, both in 2-conductor, non-shielded, bare copper constructions designed for commercial and industrial fire alarm applications and NYC Local Law 5 compliance.
The standard conductor color code is Black/Red with a red fire alarm jacket. If you need to standardize projects or enhance identification, SmartWire can be produced with custom jacket and stripe color combinations—contact Windy City Wire for customization options.
These NYC-approved FPLP offerings utilize bare copper conductors. Construction (solid or stranded) can be tailored to specification and application requirements. Please contact Windy City Wire for the exact construction of current stock and for solid or stranded build options for your project.
1,000 ft. At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire low-voltage fire alarm cable in 1,000 ft lengths as our standard length. SmartWire cables also include SmartWire Glide lubrication to reduce pulling friction and help speed installation.
Our SmartWire Fire cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton to maximize labor savings and on-site efficiency. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview
Plenum-rated (FPLP) cable is engineered for installation in environmental air-handling spaces (return-air plenums, ducts, and other spaces used for airflow). It uses low-smoke, low-flame-spread materials and is required by code in those areas. Non-plenum fire alarm cable (e.g., FPL or riser) is intended for general spaces not used for environmental air and may not meet the smoke and flame requirements for plenum spaces. Always select the rating specified by your local code, AHJ, and project documents.
2-Hour Fire Rated (circuit integrity) cable is designed and tested to continue functioning for a specified duration during a fire (commonly 120 minutes), typically for life-safety circuits requiring survivability. NYC Approved Fire wire refers to cable that meets New York City’s specific fire alarm requirements (including Local Law 5 compliance). A cable can be NYC-approved without being 2-hour circuit integrity rated, and vice versa; use the type specified by your project and AHJ. For more information on NYC requirements, see: https://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/rules/1_RCNY_4000-06_090208.pdf