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AWM Conductor Use

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:32
by Wibber
Is AWM conductor suitable for a fire alarm install? Installed in conduit for the initiation circuit.

Some AWM is labelled AWM/TEW, which would be okay via Table 11.

Re: AWM Conductor Use

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:35
by FIRETEK
I don't believe it would be. Here's UL/ULC's "take" on it. "Unlike most wire categories, appliance wiring material (AWM) is a Recognized Component used in UL Listed or Classified end products. AWM wires are intended as factory-installed or factory-provided components of complete equipment submitted for investigation, rather than for direct separate installation in the field." (http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/offe ... eandcable/).

Re: AWM Conductor Use

Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:55
by sparky
Actually if they are TEW conductors and they are 16 gauge they are approved to be pulled in a raceway for FIre Alarm Systems. I would suggest tho to not take my code review as gospel and review the exact circumstance with your local electrical inspector. Although I can't imagine those conductors would be very cheap... :)