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 PREFACE

Each year millions of feet of wire and cable are installed in all types of buildings and for use in
many different environmental conditions. Because of the choices available, it is important to know
which wiring systems are suitable for a specific situation. It is also important to be able to properly
identify these systems. Markings on or associated with the product, the UL Listing, Classification,
or Verification information, and requirements in the current edition of the National Electrical
Code® all convey the information needed to ensure a compliant installation.

This publication explains markings found on Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Listed, Classified, or
Verified wire and cable.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) has developed this guide for use by code and inspection
authorities, electric utilities, contractors, installers, users, designers, and other interested parties
to aid in understanding the markings found on wire and cable, and the applicable codes and
standards in order to facilitate a reasonably safe and code-compliant installation.

Although they may be broadly worded, required or optional product markings (and their locations)
are specific to the product with which they are associated. This document is intended to be used
in determining the suitability of a particular UL Listed, Classified, or Verified wiring product that
complies with all the applicable UL requirements, in a particular application.

UL Marking and Application Guides are updated as necessary due to new product development,
changes in the codes, or the need for clarification. To confirm the current status of any UL
Marking Guide, please consult the Code Authorities page of the UL Web site at
www.ul.com/codeauthorities.

Your comments or suggestions are welcome and appreciated. They should be directed to:

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2

How to Use this Guide ..................................................................................……...... 3

Identification of Listed Products......................................................................……..... 4

Identification of Classified Products............................................................................ 5

Identification of Verified Products .............................................................................. 5

General Characteristics ............................................................................................. 8

Wire and Cable Marking Tables 1, 2 and 3 .........................................................…... 10

Explanations and Notes for Marking Tables .........................................................…... 15

Wire and Cable Category/Type ...........................................................................….... 15

NEC® Article ............................................................................................................... 15

UL Category Code ..........................…………………................................................. 15

UL Mark on Product .................................................................................................... 15

Temperature (oC) Dry and Temperature (oC) Wet ........................................…........... 15

Voltage (V) .........................................................................................................…..... 17

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Outdoor Use.................................................................................................………..... 18

Sunlight Resistance ...................................................................................……….….. 18

Cable Tray Use ........................................................…................................................ 19

Oil Resistance .....................................................................................................…..... 19

Gasoline Resistance ................................................................................................… 19

Direct Burial .......................................................................................…...................... 20

Submersible Pump Use .............................................................................................. 20

Other ..................................................................................................………….......... 20

Appendix A — Wire, Cable and Cord Designations ................................................... 23

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 INTRODUCTION

This guide is intended to assist installers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction in
determining the suitability of UL Listed, Classified, or Verified wire and cable for use in a specific
installation. Toward this goal, the guide:

1. Clarifies the means used to identify UL Listed, Classified, or Verified wire and cable (see
the sections titled “Identification of Listed Products”, “Identification of Classified Products,”
"Identification of Verified Products).

2. Provides an explanation of the ratings and intended uses of UL Listed, Classified, or

Verified wire and cable (see Appendix A for designations).

3. Focuses on the information contained in UL Listed, Classified, or Verified wire and cable
product markings (what the markings mean, where they may be located, etc.).

This guide does not address wire and cable evaluated only for suitability as factory-installed
component wiring in other Listed equipment. Those products are Recognized by UL under the
Component-Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) and Component-Nonshielded cable categories and
are not identified with an NEC® wire Type designation.

In general, Component Wire or Cable is not evaluated for field installation unless it is included as
a part of a complete, Listed product or system. For example, data processing equipment Listed
under the Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment (NWGQ)
category will use external interconnect cables, such as AWM Style 2464, only if the AWM has
been evaluated and described in the Listing for the particular piece of equipment. The limitations
on the installation of the Listed end-use product or system also apply to the wiring. Some
interconnect cables may have connectors assembled on one or both ends as a computer-
interconnection assembly. When these assemblies use Recognized cable and are sent to a
building site separately, instead of being supplied with the equipment, these cable assemblies
may be identified as Listed Computer Interconnection Cable Assemblies (DVPJ). Similarly, for
communication equipment, Listed Communication Cable Assemblies (DUNH) may be used. AWM
ratings and conditions of acceptability are shown on a tag affixed to the reel or carton. Some
ratings may appear on the surface of the wire or cable.

The UL label is required for Listed, Classified, and Verified wire and cable products and can be
applied in various manners. It can be applied to a coil, reel, flange, or box. This label is the only
means used to indicate that the product is covered under UL certification (Listing, Classification,
or Verification) and UL Follow-Up Service. The UL symbol or letters "UL" on the wire/cable itself is
only a supplemental method of identifying UL coverage and should not be considered primary
evidence of UL coverage. UL's Guide Information located in the Online Certification Directory will
indicate if the UL symbol or letters on the product itself is required. The required engineering
markings, which appear on the product itself, are only intended to provide information related to
the product's ratings or testing scope.

This guide should be particularly useful for those who:

1. Have a working knowledge of the current edition of the National Electrical Code® (NEC®)
and how locally applicable electrical codes relate to the NEC®.
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 2. Are already familiar with the requirements of the electrical installation under consideration.

3. Can identify the cable as a particular type.

This guide is intended to supplement the Guide information for the appropriate wire and cable
categories in the UL White Book and the NEC®. The UL Category Code for each wire and cable
category is identified in Tables 1, 2, and 3 of this Marking Guide.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

The wire and cable types covered in this guide have been divided into three tables as follows:

Table 1 — Building Wires and Cables, including some industrial cables

Table 2 — Low Voltage Cables, Flexible Cords, and Fixture Wires

Table 3 — Special Purpose Wire and Cable

In each table, wire and cable types are identified by the name of the category under which they
appear in the UL White Book. Most wire and cable types have the same category designation in
the NEC® as they do in the UL White Book.

Definitions of the column headings and codes used in each column are provided in the section
titled “Explanations and Notes for Marking Tables.” Table entries consist of:

Table Entry Indicates

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Yes The wire or cable is always evaluated for the use specified by the
particular column. These uses are explained in the section titled
“Explanations and Notes for Marking Tables.”
— (dash) The wire or cable is not evaluated for the indicated use, either as a
requirement or as an option.
Numbers A specific rating. For example, 250 in the column headed by
“Temperature (oC) Dry” indicates a 250oC temperature rating for
dry locations.
Numbers in parentheses Specific notes detailing a rating and/or associated marking. The
e.g., (3), (21) explanations of the notes can be found in “Explanations and Notes
for Marking Tables,” following the tables.

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 IDENTIFICATION OF LISTED PRODUCTS
The UL Mark may have various information around it as authorized by Underwriters Laboratories
Inc.

The Listing Mark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. on the attached tag, the reel, or the smallest
unit container in which the product is packaged, with or without the UL symbol on the product, is
the only method provided by UL to identify these products manufactured under its Listing and
Follow-Up Service. The Listing Mark for these products includes the UL symbol (as illustrated
above) together with the word “LISTED,” a serial number, and the product or category name.

A product bearing the UL Mark for Canada is Listed to Canadian Standards for that specific
product. A product bearing the combined Canada/U.S. Mark is Listed to both UL’s (U.S.)
Standards and Canadian Standards for that specific product.

For wire and cable products, the complete Listing Mark is located on a tag attached to the reel or
smallest unit container. Two types of UL symbols — “UL” in a circle or “UL” in parentheses — may
be found on the wire or cable itself. These UL symbols may also be preceded by the letter “C”,
indicating certification only for Canada, or preceded by a “C” and followed by “US”, indicating
certification for both the US and Canada. The product markings are intended to provide
information only, and the complete Listing Mark is the only proof that a particular unit of wire or
cable is actually Listed.

To provide consistent control and marking, and to address potential counterfeiting issues:

• effective July 1, 2009 a holographic label is required globally on all Listed Flexible
Cords and Cables.
• Effective October 1, 2010, a holographic label will be required on all Communications
cable, Communications cable verified to UL Performance Category Program, Data
transmission cable verified in accordance with national or international specifications,
Community antenna television cables, Data processing cable, Non-power-limited fire-
alarm cable, Power-limited fire alarm cable, Instrumentation tray cable, Network
powered broadband communications cable, Optical fiber cable and Power-limited
circuit cable

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 IDENTIFICATION OF CLASSIFIED PRODUCTS
With UL’s Classification Service, UL determines that a manufacturer has demonstrated the ability
to produce a product that complies with its requirements for the purpose of classification or
evaluation regarding one or more of the following: (1) specific risks only, such as casualty, fire or
shock; (2) performance under specified conditions; (3) regulatory codes; (4) other standards,
including international and regional standards; or (5) other conditions UL may consider desirable.
UL conducts a Follow-Up Service as an audit of the means the manufacturer uses to determine
continued compliance of the product with UL’s requirements. The UL Classification Marking may
appear in various forms as authorized. The Classification Marking includes: (1) the symbol of
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. – ; (2) the word “CLASSIFIED”; (3) a product identity and a
statement to indicate the extent of UL’s evaluation of the product such as “AS TO (nature of
hazard) ONLY,” or a rating or classification as specified in the general information pertaining to
the product category, or designation and title of standard published by other organization, or
identification of specified product; and (4) a control number assigned by UL.

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IDENTIFICATION OF VERIFIED PRODUCTS
The UL Verification Mark is used to identify products evaluated under UL’s Performance
Verification Services. Some examples are products tested under the UL Performance Verification
program for cable, Levels XP Structured Cabling Program, Proprietary Structured Cabling
Program, ISO/IEC 11801, ANSI/TIA 568C.2, and NEMA.

The presence of this mark provides assurance to end-users, IT managers, LAN system designers,
and the regulatory community that products have been evaluated for transmission performance, in
order to meet the unique needs of the telecommunications industry community.

There are two formats to the Verification Mark (label) that appear on products: Listing and
Verification (as shown in Illustration A below) and Verified-Only (as shown in Illustration B below).

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Listed cable also tested under the UL Performance Verification Program for cable in accordance
to ANSI/TIA 568C.2 have the label marking “Listed Communications Cable” also “Verified to UL
Performance Category Program,” on the tag, reel or smallest unit container, as shown in
Illustration A. Cable Verified to another transmission performance specification, (NEMA WC63,
63.1, 66, ISO 11801, etc.), have the label marking “Listed Communications, Cable” also “Verified
in Accordance with [Specification name and/or number]” on the tag, reel or smallest unit
container. In addition, surface marking on these products would be as follows:

1) For performance Category Cable: “Verified (UL) Category 3, 4, 5, 5E, 6 or 6A

[including latest draft number if applicable].

2) For performance Category Patch Cable: “Verified (UL) Category 3, 4, 5, 5E, 6 or 6A

[including latest draft number if applicable] Patch Cable” for stranded conductor
cables.

3) 3) For all other Performance Verified Cable: “Verified in Accordance with [Specification
name and/or number]”

Cabling products that are Verified Only (Non-UL Listed) will use the label as shown in Illustration
B. The Verification Mark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. on the attached tag, the reel, or the
smallest unit container in which the product is packaged is the only method provided by UL to
identify products manufactured under this Verification and Follow- Up Service. The Verification
Mark for these products includes the UL symbol together with the word “VERIFIED,” a control
number, the product name “Data Transmission Cable”, and the Specification name and/or
number. In addition to the marking on the tag, reel, or smallest unit container, cables that have
been Verified by UL in accordance with the signal transmission characteristics, and have not been
Listed by UL as Communications Cable, Power-Limited Circuit Cable, or other UL Listed Cable,
are surface marked with the statement “Verified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. in accordance
with [Specification name(s) and/or number(s)] Only” in the surface print legend. The UL symbol
[either the UL in a circle symbol or “(UL)”] is not used in place of the wording “Underwriters
Laboratories Inc.” in the statement. Effective January 31, 2012, the UL Symbol will not be
associated with the Verified Mark as shown in Illustrations A and B above, and Category 4 will no
longer be Verified.

Cabling products tested under the Levels XP Structured Cabling Program and the Proprietary
Structured Cabling Program are field assembled cabling and connectivity products. The Type R
UL Verification Mark (label) is not directly applied to structured cabling products. The complete
Verification Mark (illustrated below) may appear on a Bill of Lading, a Bulk Shipment Certificate,
or on UL’s Certificate of Conformity Assessment.

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In these cases, the Mark must be reproduced in its entirety and clearly associated with the
structured cabling product that was investigated by UL.

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 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Markings

The requirements for the exact text and location of the markings, and the method of identification,
vary among the different types of wire and cable. Wherever possible, the product is surface
marked with information necessary for proper installation. When surface marking is not possible
— or for other considerations —a portion of the marking may be located on a tag, reel or the
smallest unit container as permitted by the requirements of each product category. Whenever
possible, the rating or characteristic is plainly indicated. Other methods — for example, colored
tracers under the jacket or insulation — may be used to identify a certain characteristic, such as
temperature rating for some fixture wires. To completely determine the suitability of a particular
wiring system, review of the product itself, tag markings and carton markings may be necessary.

Some wire and cable may be marked with multiple Type designations. These products have been
evaluated for uses of all Type designations marked.

All markings on or associated with wire and cable, as well as the Listing and Guide Information of
the appropriate category, should be consulted to determine all ratings and limitations for proper
installation in accordance with requirements of the NEC®.

UL evaluates wiring products with respect to the marked ratings and uses indicated by the Type
designation associated with the UL Mark. Wiring products are not evaluated with respect to
marked ratings and uses associated with other certification organizations.

Conductor Material

Compact stranded copper conductors are identified by “compact” or “cmpct,” otherwise wire and
cable with bare or coated copper conductor material is not marked with stranding identification.

If the conductor material is either aluminum or copper-clad aluminum, the product, tag or carton
markings (depending on the product category) identify the conductor material. These markings
will appear as “AL,” “ALUMINUM,” “AL (CUCLAD),” “ALUMINUM (COPPER-CLAD),” “CU-CLAD
AL” or “COPPER-CLAD ALUMINUM.”

For some wire and cable, other metals may be used as conductor material. The associated
markings for that wire and cable are explained under the heading “OTHER.”

Flammability

UL investigates wiring products with respect to their intended locations and uses as permitted by
the NEC®. Flammability or resistance to spread or propagation of fire is one of the considerations
that enters into the overall investigation of wire and cable. For instance, products that are
inherently permitted by the NEC® to be installed in cable trays or that are marked for such use are
investigated for fire conditions that could exist in a cable tray.

Similarly, cables covered for use in accordance with Articles 725, 760, 770, 800, 820, and 830 of
the NEC® are investigated with respect to their application: plenum, riser, general use or restricted

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residential use. Suffixes to the Type designation identify the use as defined in the appropriate
NEC® articles:
-P: Plenum
-R: Riser
-No Suffix, -G: General purpose
-X: Limited residential use

Some wire and cable may also have a suffix “-LS” or "ST1" which means that the entire
construction complies with the requirements for flame retardant, limited smoke wiring materials as
evaluated per UL 83, UL 1685 or UL 2556.

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WIRE AND CABLE MARKING
TABLES 1, 2, AND 3

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 WIRE AND CABLE MARKING TABLE
TABLE 1 - BUILDING WIRES AND CABLES
®
NEC UL Mark Temperature Temperature Voltage Outdoor Sunlight Cable Oil Gasoline Direct Submersible
Article CCN On Product (°C) Dry (°C) Wet (V) Use Resistance Tray Use Resistance Resistance Burial Pump Use Other
Wires
Thermoset - Insulated:
Types RHH 310 ZKST R 90 - 600 or 2 kV - (35) (40) (45) (46) - - -
RHW 310 ZKST R 75 75 600 or 2 kV - (35) (40) (45) (46) - (51) -
RHW-2 310 ZKST R 90 90 600 or 2 kV - (35) (40) (45) (46) - (51) -
SA, SF 310 ZKST O 90(13) - 600 - - (40) - - - - -
SIS 310 ZKST R 90 - 600 - - - - - - - -
XHH 310 ZKST R 90 - 600 - (35) (40) (45) (46) - - -
XHHW 310 ZKST R 90 75 600 - (35) (40) (45) (46) - (51) -
XHHW-2 310 ZKST R 90 90 600 - (35) (40) (45) (46) - (51) -
Thermoplastic - Insulated:
Types FEP, FEPB 310 ZLGR R 90(13) - 600 - - - - - - - -
PFA 310 ZLGR R 90(13) - 600 - - - - - - - -
PFAH 310 ZLGR R 250 - 600 - - - - - - - (55)
TBS 310 ZLGR O 90 - 600 - - - - - - - -
TFE 310 ZLGR R 250 - 600 - - - - - - - (55)
THHN 310 ZLGR R 90 - 600 - (35) (40) (45) - - - -
THHW 310 ZLGR R 90 75 600 - (35) (40) (45) (46) - (51) -
THW 310 ZLGR R 75 75 600 - (35) (40) (45) (46) - (51) -
THW-2 310 ZLGR R 90 90 600 - (35) (40) (45) (46) - (51) -
THWN 310 ZLGR R 75 75 600 - (35) (40) (45) (46) - (51) -
THWN-2 310 ZLGR R 90 90 600 - (35) (40) (45) (46) - (51) -
TW 310 ZLGR R 60 60 600 - (35) (40) (45) (46) - (51) -
Z 310 ZLGR R 90(12) - 600 - - - - - - - -
ZW 310 ZLGR R 90(12) 75 600 - (35) - - - - (51) -
Cables
Armored:
Types ACTH 320 AWEZ O 75 - 600 - - (40) - - - - -

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ACHH, ACTHH 320 AWEZ O 90 - 600 - - - - - - - -
Data Processing Cable 645 EMRB R (4) - (22) - - - - - - - -
Flat cable: Type FC 322 GQKT R 75(3) - 300 - - - - - - - (56)
Flat conductor: Type FCC 324 IKKT R (4) - 300, 600 - - - - - - - -
Hoistway 620 MSZR R 60, 90 - 300, 600 - - - Yes - - - -

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Instrumentation Tray Cable: Type ITC 727 NYTT R (4) (17) (22) - Yes Yes - - (50) - (57, 59, 61, 71)
501,
502,
505
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Type ITC-HL 727 PJPP R (14) (6) (21) Yes (35) Yes Yes Yes Yes - (64)
Medium Voltage: Type MV 328 PITY R (5) (5) (20) - (35) (40) (45) (47) (50) - (57, 58)

Medium Voltage: Type MV Classified in Accordance

with UL 1072, with Metric Conductors - PIVW R (5) (5) (20) - (35) (40) (45) (47) (50) - (57, 58)
Metal-Clad: Type MC 330 PJAZ R (14) (6) (21) Yes (35) Yes Yes Yes Yes - (64)
Metal-Clad: Type MC Classified in Accordance with
UL 1569, with Metric Conductors - PJPJ R (14) (6) (21) Yes (35) Yes Yes Yes Yes - (64)
Metal-Clad (Hazardous Location): Type MC-HL 330 PJPP R (14) (6) (21) Yes (35) Yes Yes Yes Yes - (64)
Mineral Insulated Metal Sheathed Cable: Type MI 332 PPKV O 90(7) 90(7) 600(27) Yes (35) (40) Yes Yes Yes - (55, 64, 73)
Nonmetallic Sheathed: Types NM-B, NMC-B 334 PWVX R 90(2) - 600 - - (40) - - - - -
Non-Power-Limited Fire Alarm Signaling:
Types: NPLF, NPLFR, NPLFP 760 HNHT R (4) (6) (22) - (35) - - - Yes(50) - (75)
Power and Control Tray Cable: Type TC 336 QPOR R (14) (8) 600 or 2 kV - (35) Yes (45) (47) (50) - (57, 58, 59, 71)
Service Entrance:
Types SE 338 TYLZ R (14) - 600 Yes Yes (40) - - - - -
USE 338 TYLZ R 75(1) 75(1) 600 Yes Yes - - - Yes (51) -
USE-2 338 TYLZ R 90 90 600 Yes Yes - - - Yes (51) -
Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cable:
Types UF 340 YDUX R 60 60 600 (31) (35) (40) - - Yes (51) -
UF-B 340 YDUX R 90(2) 60 600 (31) (35) (40) - - Yes (51) -

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NEC® UL Mark Temperature Temperature Voltage Outdoor Sunlight Cable Oil Gasoline Direct Submersible
Article CCN On Product (°C) Dry (°C) Wet (V) Use Resistance Tray Use Resistance Resistance Burial Pump Use Other
Low Voltage Cables
Communications Cable:
Types CM, CMG, CMR, CMP 800 DUZX R 60(15) - (22) (34) - Yes - - - - (57, 60, 68, 75)
Types CMUC, CMX, CMX Outdoor 800 DUZX R 60(15) - (22) (34) - - - - - - (57, 60, 68)
Community Antenna Television Cable:
Types CATV, CATVP, CATVX, CATVR 820 DVCS R 60(15) - (22) - (35) Yes - - (50) - (60, 75)
Optical Fiber Cable:
OFNG, OFNP, OFNR 770 QAYK R - - (22) - (35) Yes - - - - (75)
Pow er-Limited-Circuit Cable:

Types CL2, CL2R, CL2P, CL3, CL3R, CL3P 725 QPTZ R 60(15) (17) (22) - (35) Yes - - (50) - (57, 60, 61, 75)
Types CL2X, CL3X 725 QPTZ R 60(15) (17) (22) - (35) - - - (50) - (57, 60, 61)
PLTC 725 QPTZ R 60(15) (17) (22) - Yes Yes (45) - (50) - (57, 59, 60, 61, 71)
Pow er-Limited Fire Alarm Cable:
Types FPL, FPLR, FPLP 760 HNIR R 60(15) (17) (22) - (35) - - - (50) - (57, 60, 75)
Netw ork Pow ered Broadband
Communications Cable:
Types BL, BLP, BLR, BM, BMR 830 PWIP R 60(15) - (22) - Yes Yes - - - - (57, 60, 75)
Type BLX 830 PWIP R 60(15) - (22) - Yes - - - - - (57, 60)
BLU, BMU 830 PWIP R 60(15) - (22) - (35) - - - Yes - (57, 60)
Flexible Cords
Types C, PD 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300(29) - - - - - - - -
E 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - - - - - -
EO, ETP, ETT 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - Yes - - - -
HPD 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - - - - - -
HPN 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - Yes - - - -
HSJ 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - - - - - -
HSO, HSJO, HSJOO 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - Yes(70) - - - -

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HSJOW, HSJOOW 400 ZJCZ R (4) (3) 300 Yes - - Yes(70) - - - -
NISP-1, NISP-2 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - - - - - -
NISPE-1, NISPE-2 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - - - - - -
NISPT-1, NISPT-2 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - - - - - -

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S, ST 400 ZJCZ R (4) (3) 600 (30) - - - - - - (62, 63)
SE 400 ZJCZ R (4) (3) 600 (30) - - - - - - (62)
SEO, SEOO 400 ZJCZ R (4) (3) 600 (30) - - Yes(70) - - - (62)
SJ, SJT 400 ZJCZ R (4) (3) 300 (30) - - - - - - (63)

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SJE, SJEOO 400 ZJCZ R (4) (3) 300 (30) - - - - - - -
SJEO 400 ZJCZ R (4) (3) 300 (30) - - Yes(70) - - - -
SJO, SJOO, SJTO, SJTOO 400 ZJCZ R (4) (3) 300 (30) - - Yes(70) - - - (63)
SO, SOO, STO, STOO 400 ZJCZ R (4) (3) 600 (30) - - Yes(70) - - - (62, 63)
SP-1, SP-2, SP-3, SRD, SRDT 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - - - - - -
SPE-1, SPE-2, SPE-3, SRDE 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - - - - - -
SPT-1, SPT-2, SPT-3 400 ZJCZ R (4) (3) 300 (30) - - - - - - -
SV, SVT 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - - - - - -
SVE 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - - - - - -
SVEO, SVEOO 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - Yes - - - -
SVO, SVOO, SVTO, SVTOO 400 ZJCZ R (4) - 300 - - - Yes(70) - - - -
TPT, TST 400 ZJCZ R (4) - Wire and -
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NEC UL Mark Temperature Temperature Voltage Outdoor Sunlight Cable Oil Gasoline Direct Submersible
Article CCN On Product (°C) Dry (°C) Wet (V) Use Resistance Tray Use Resistance Resistance Burial Pump Use Other
Fixture Wire
Types KF-1, KF-2, KFF-1, KFF-2 402 ZIPR O 200 (9) - (24) - - - - - - - (55)
PAF 402 ZIPR R 250(9) - 600 - - - - - - - (55)
PAFF 402 ZIPR R 150(9) - 600 - - - - - - - -
PF, PGF 402 ZIPR O 200 (9) - 600 - - - - - - - (55)
PFF, PGFF 402 ZIPR O 150(9) - 600 - - - - - - - (55)
PTF 402 ZIPR R 250 - 600 - - - - - - - (55)
PTFF 402 ZIPR R 150 - 600 - - - - - - - -
RFH-2, FFH-2 402 ZIPR O 75(9) - 600 - - - - - - - -
SF-1, SF-2 402 ZIPR O 200 (9) - (24) - - - - - - - (55)
SFF-1, SFF-2 402 ZIPR O 150(9) - (24) - - - - - - - (55)
TF, TFF 402 ZIPR R 60 - 600 - - - (45) (46) - - -
RFHH-2, RFHH-3 402 ZIPR R 90(9) - 600 - - - - - - - -
TFN, TFFN 402 ZIPR R 90(9) - 600 - - - (45) (46) - - -
XF, XFF 402 ZIPR R 150(9) - 300 - - - - - - - (55)
ZF, ZFF 402 ZIPR R 150(9) - 600 - - - - - - - (55)
ZHF 402 ZIPR R 200(9) - 600 - - - - - - - (55)

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TABLE 3 - SPECIAL PURPOSE
WIRES AND CABLE
NEC® UL Mark Temperature Temperature Voltage Outdoor Sunlight Cable Oil Gasoline Direct Submersible
Article CCN On Product (°C) Dry (°C) Wet (V) Use Resistance Tray Use Resistance Resistance Burial Pump Use Other
Battery Lead Wire - VZSE R 60(15) - (23) - - - Yes Yes - - -
Boat Cable - BDFX R (10) (10) (25) - - - (45) - - - -
Bus Drop Cable 368 ZIMX R 60(15) (8) 600 (32) - - (45) - - - -
Electric Vehicle Cable 400 FFSO R 60 - 105 60 300, 600 Yes Yes - Yes - - - -
Festoon Cable 610 ZIPF R 60(15) - 600 (32) - - (45) - - - -
Flexible Motor Supply Cable - ZJFH R 90 - 1000 or 2000 - (35) Yes (45) (47) (50) - (57,58)
Flexible Stage and Lighting Pow er Cable: Types
SC, SCE, SCT 400 ILPH R 60(15) - 600 (30) (36) - Yes - - - -
Gas-Tube-Sign Cable: Type GTO 600 ZJQX R 105(15) - (26) - Yes - - - - - (72)
Golf Course Sprinkler Wire - ZMHX O 60 60 300 - - - - - Yes - -
Heat-Resistant Wire: Types TGT, TGS, TMGT,
KGS, KGT, TGGT, ITFL - ZNNA O (4) - 300 - - - - - - - (64)
Inductive-Loop Detector Lead-In Cable - ZMHX R 60 60 600 (32) - - (45) - - - -
Irrigation Cable 675 OFFY R 75 60 600 Yes Yes - - - - - -
Irrigation-Machine Feeder, Control and Signal
Cable - ZJVK R 60, 75 60 300, 600 - - - - - Yes - -
Low Voltage Battery Cable Classified in 60 Vdc, 25
Accordance w ith SAE J1127 - VZSL R 80, 125 - Vac - - - Yes Yes - - -
Machine Tool Wires: Type MTW 670 ZKHZ R 90 60 600 - (35) (40) Yes (46) - - (67)
Marina and Boatyard Cable 555 PDYQ R 75 75 600 - Yes - Yes Yes - - -
On-board cable - VZSR R 60(15) 60 300, 600(28) - (36) - Yes (48) - - -
Pendant Cable 610 ZKKA O 60 - 300, 600 (32) (45)
Photovoltaic Wire 690 ZKLA R 90 - 150 90 600 - 2000 Yes Yes - - - (50) - -
Portable Pow er Cables: Types W, G, G-GC, PPE 400 QPMU R 75 (8) 2000 (33) (35) - Yes - - - -
Recreational Vehicle Cable (Low Voltage) 551 ZKRU R (4) (8) (22) - - - - - - - -
RF Coaxial Cable 820 ZMHX R 60 - (22) - - - - - - - (60)

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Satellite Antenna Cable 725 ZMHX R (4) - (25) - (35) - - - (50) - (60, 65)
Shipboard Cable, Marine - UBVZ R (4) 60 (25) - - - Yes - - - -
Shipboard Cable, Marine Classified in Acdordance
w ith International Specifications - UBWK R (4) 60 (25) - - - Yes - - - -

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Slotted Coaxial Cable 820 ZMHX R 60 - (22) - - - - - - - -
Submersible Pump Cable Using TPE Insulation - ZMHX R (4) 60 600 - - - - - - Yes -
Telecommunication Central Office Pow er, Battery, 600, 1 kV, 2
and Distribution Cables - ZKSB R 75, 90, 105 60, 75, 90 kV - (35) (40) - - - - -

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Telephone Drop Wire 800 ZKSG R 60 60 300 Yes Yes - - - - - (60)
Traffic Signal Cable - XNTL O - - (25) Yes Yes - - - - - (69)
Trailing Cable Classified in Accordance w ith DIN 0.6/1 kV -
Publication DIN VDE 0250 Part 813 - XNUA P - - 20/35 kV Yes - - - - - - -
Undercarpet Digital Communications Cable 800 ZMHX R 60 - (22) - - - - - - - (66)
Underground Low Energy Circuit Cable 725 ZLIA O 60 60 30, 150 - (35) - - - Yes - -
Vault Lacing Cable - ZMHX O 60 - 150 - - - - - - - -
Welding Cable 630 ZMAY R 60(11) (11) 100 or 600 Yes - (41) (45) - - - -
Wind Turbine Tray Cable - ZGZN R 90Wire and Cable
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EXPLANATIONS AND NOTES FOR MARKING TABLES
The column headings of Tables 1, 2 and 3 identify:

WIRE AND CABLE CATEGORY/TYPE

Lists each wire, cable and flexible cord category as it appears in the UL White Book and UL’s
Online Certifications Directory. Generally, the category, type or both are on the product.

NEC® ARTICLE

Indicates the primary NEC® Article that references the category/type. The NEC® article is typically
not marked on the product.

UL CATEGORY CODE
Products are Listed or Classified by UL under an appropriate product category. A four-letter
category code is the UL product category code designation. Each UL product category code
provides a direct link to the Guide Information for the product category. The Guide Information
includes the scope of the products covered, information relating to limitations or special conditions
applying to the product, the requirements used for the investigation of the products, installation
and use information, and information on product markings and the UL Mark to be used on the
product. Guide Information is available in the UL White Book and UL’s Online Certifications
Directory at www.ul.com/database. This category code is not marked on the product.

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UL MARK ON PRODUCT

Indicates whether the UL Mark (“UL” in a circle or parentheses) is required (R), optional (O) or
prohibited (P) on the product. See the section titled “UL Listing Mark.”

TEMPERATURE (°C) DRY AND TEMPERATURE (°C) WET

These two columns indicate temperature rating for the wire and cable when used in dry locations
or when exposed to water or moisture such as in wet and damp locations. Numbers in
parentheses indicate the following:

(1) Wire evaluated for use at 90°C dry and wet is marked with the suffix “-2” after the Type
designation.

(2) Cable is to be used at the ampacity for 60°C conductors in accordance with NEC®, Table
310.15(B)(16).

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 (3) Cords evaluated for water resistance have a "W" in the Type designation, i.e. Type SJTW.
The terms "water resistant" or "water resistant 60°C" may also be marked in addition to the
"W" designation.

(4) The wire or cable has been investigated for the temperature rating marked on the product,
tag, reel or smallest unit container.

(5) Types MV-90 and MV-105 are evaluated for use in wet or dry locations at 90°C and
105°C, respectively. Type MV- 90 DRY is only evaluated for use in dry locations at 90°C.

(6) Cable evaluated for wet-location use is marked “WET-LOCATIONS CABLE” or “WET-
LOCS CABLE.” Cable containing conductors evaluated for wet-location use may be
marked, but such marking is not required.

(7) 250°C for special applications in locations where environmental conditions require
operation at above 90°C temperature. Temperatures of fittings are limited to 85°C in dry
locations and 60°C in wet locations.

(8) Wire or cable evaluated for wet-location use is marked “60°C WET” or “75°C WET.”

(9) Temperature rating may be indicated on the product by colored marker threads located
under either the insulation or separator as in the following table:

Table Rating (°C) Color

RFH-2, FFH-2 75 Green
TFN, TFFN 90 Red
RFHH-2, RFHH-3
XF, XFF, SFF-1, SFF-2, 150 Orange
PFF, PGFF, PAFF, PTFF, ZF, ZFF
SF-1, SF-2, PF, PGF, ZHF, KF-1, 200 Black
KF-2, KFF-1, KFF-2
PAF, PTF 250 Two black

(10) The cable is marked with one of the following temperature ratings or codes; when no code is
indicated, the product is marked with the rating.

Rating Code
60°C dry 60°C wet BC-1W1
75°C dry 60°C wet BC-2W1
75°C dry 75°C wet BC-2W2
80°C dry 60°C wet BC-3W1
80°C dry 75°C wet BC-3W2
90°C dry 60°C wet BC-4W1
90°C dry 75°C wet BC-4W2
105°C dry 60°C wet BC-5W1
105°C dry 75°C wet BC-5W2
105°C (dry only) -
125°C (dry only) -
200°C (dry only) -
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(11) Welding cable rated 600V is investigated for use in 75°C dry or wet locations.

(12) 90°C dry and damp location. 150°C dry locations for special applications in locations where
environmental conditions require maximum conductor operating temperatures above 90°C.

(13) 200°C in dry locations for special applications.

(14) The temperature rating of the cable is the rating marked on the cable or implied by the
conductor type in the cable.

(15) Indicates minimum temperature rating. Suitable for use at higher temperatures if marked on
the cable or cord. The higher temperatures (above 60°C) only apply to dry applications.

(16) . Note relocated to (29)

(17) Cable evaluated for wet location use is marked "wet" or "wet location."

(18) Cable evaluated for wet location use is marked “90C Wet or Dry”.

(19) Note not used.

VOLTAGE (V)

Indicates voltage rating. If the rating is not marked on the product, the wire or cable has been
evaluated for the rating entered in the table. If marked higher than the rating in the table, it is rated
as marked. Notes in the tables indicate the following:

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(20) The voltage rating (kV) is one of the following, as marked: 2.4, 5, 8, 15, 25, 28 or 35.

(21) 600V or 2kV. Type MC cable containing Type MV conductors has the voltage rating of the
conductors. Type MV cable in Type MC cable armor is surface or tape marked “Type MV Type
MC” and it has a Type MV cable Listing Mark.

(22) Type designation indicates suitability for use in accordance with the appropriate NEC®
Article, with respect to voltage and power limitations.

(23) The voltage rating (dc) is one of the following, as marked: 30, 48, 60, 90 or 150

(24) Rating is indicated by number in the Type designations as follows:

Suffix Rating (V)

-1 300
-2 600

(25) The wire or cable may be evaluated for various voltage ratings. The rating is marked on the
product, a tag attached to the reel or smallest unit container.

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(26) Voltage rating is indicated on the product by a suffix after the Type designation as follows:

Suffix Rating
(kV)
-5 5
-10 10
-15 15

(27) Some Mineral-Insulated cable may be rated 300V for use in Class 1 remote control and
signaling circuits not exceeding 300V.

(28) Rated ac or dc

(29) May be rated 600 volts when employing 45-mil insulation.

OUTDOOR USE

“Yes” indicates that the wire or cable has been evaluated for direct exposure to outdoor
conditions. Generally, there is no marking indicating outdoor use coverage. Notes in the tables
indicate the following:

(30) A product evaluated for outdoor use has a “W” in its Type designation, e.g. “SJTW.” For a
cord evaluated and marked for recreational vehicle or mobile home use, outdoor use always
applies and the marking “W” is optional.

(31) Type UF and UF-B cables evaluated for installation above-ground are marked “SUNLIGHT
RESISTANT.”

(32) Cable evaluated for outdoor use is marked "outdoor" or "outdoor use".

(33) Cable evaluated for outdoor use is marked “SUNLIGHT RESISTANT” or “SUN. RES.” plus
“60°C WET”, “75°C WET”, or “90°C WET”.

(34) Type CMX cable marked “Outdoor” is suitable for installation outdoors on dwellings.

SUNLIGHT RESISTANCE

“Yes” indicates that the outer nonmetallic covering of the product has been evaluated for direct
exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This coverage is not generally marked on the
product. Cables with an overall metallic covering are always considered suitable for exposure to
sunlight. The use limitations and associated markings are specified in the tables by the following:

(35) A product evaluated for sunlight resistance is marked “SUNLIGHT RESISTANT”, “SUN.
RES.” or "SR."

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(36) A product evaluated for sunlight resistance is marked “SUNLIGHT RESISTANT”, “SUN.
RES.”, or "W."

(37), (38), (39) Notes not used.

CABLE TRAY USE

“Yes” indicates that the cable has been evaluated for use in cable trays in accordance with NEC®
Articles 310, 318 and other applicable Articles. Generally, this coverage is not marked on the
product. Notes in the tables indicate the following:

(40) When evaluated for use in cable trays, the product is marked “for cable tray use,” “for CT
use” or “for use incable trays.”

(41) For trays dedicated to welding cable only, per NEC® section 630.42. May be marked on the
product.

(42), (43), (44) Notes not used.

OIL RESISTANCE

“Yes” indicates that the product has been investigated for use in locations exposed to oil at a
temperature of 60°C or less. Generally, this coverage is not marked on the product. If the product
has been investigated for oil resistance at higher than 60°C temperatures, it is rated as marked.

(45) A product evaluated for 60°C oil resistance is marked “OIL RESISTANT I”, “OIL RES I”, “OIL

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or "PRI." A product evaluated for 75°C oil resistance is marked “OIL RESISTANT II”, “OIL RES II”,
or "PRII."

GASOLINE RESISTANCE

“Yes” indicates that the product has been evaluated for use in locations exposed to liquid
gasoline, gasoline vapors and vapors from similar light petroleum solvents. Generally, this
coverage is not marked on the product. Notes in the tables indicate the following:

(46) A product evaluated for 60°C oil resistance and for gasoline resistance is marked
“GASOLINE AND OIL RESISTANT I”, or "GR1." Similarly, for 75°C oil and for gasoline
resistance, the product is marked “GASOLINE AND OIL RESISTANT II” or "GR2."

(47) When evaluated for gasoline resistance only, the insulated conductors are marked
“GASOLINE RESISTANT.”If this marking appears on the outer covering of the cable, “GASOLINE
RESISTANT” is followed by “CDRS”,
“CONDS” or “CONDUCTORS.”

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(48) A product marked with the suffix “G” has been evaluated for gasoline resistance.

(49) Note not used.

DIRECT BURIAL

“Yes” indicates that the wire or cable has been evaluated for direct burial in the earth. Generally
not marked on the product. Notes in the tables indicate the following:

(50) When evaluated for direct burial use, the product is marked “FOR DIRECT BURIAL,”
“DIRECT BURIAL,” “DIR BUR” or “DIR BURIAL.”

SUBMERSIBLE PUMP USE

“Yes” indicates that the wire or cable has been evaluated for use in wiring of pumps and/or
submersible pumps. Product name identifies the use. Notes in the tables indicate the following:

(51) When evaluated, the product is marked “PUMP CABLE” or “SUBMERSIBLE PUMP CABLE.”

(52), (53), (54) Notes not used.

OTHER

Uses, exposures, and constructional features not otherwise covered in the tables are referenced
in this column through the following notes. If not otherwise specified, the product has not been
evaluated for any other condition unless marked on the product.

(55) Nickel or nickel-based alloy may be used with the product. Marking not required.

(56) Product is marked with the ampacity: “____ amp” or “____ A.”

(57) Optical Fibers. When these are present, the product is marked “Contains optical-fiber
member(s)” or “OF” after the wire or cable Type designation.

(58) Gas/Vapor Blocked. When evaluated for gas/vapor blocking, the product is marked with
“Gas/Vapor Blocked,” the minimum length required to attain the blocking, and the designation of
the hazardous location for which the wire or cable is intended, such as “Class ____, Group ____.”

(59) The overall jacket on Types ITC, TC and PLTC is a “gas/vapor tight continuous sheath” as
discussed in Sections 501.15(D) and 501.15(E) of the NEC®.

(60) Copper-clad steel conductor may be used with product. . Copper clad aluminum may be
used as the center conductor in a coaxial construction.
Marking not required.

(61) Each pair of thermocouple-extension wires is marked with the nominal AWG size and one of
three designations —“THCPLEXTN,” “For thermocouple-extension use only” or “Thermocouple-

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extension wire only,” — plus an identification(s) from either of the following columns for the
combination(s) of thermocouple-extension conductor metals used:

Type Designation Combination of Metals

JX Iron/Constantan
KX Chromel/Alumel
TX Copper/Constantan
EX Chromel/Constantan
SX, RX Copper/Alloy
BX Copper/Copper
NX Nickel-Chromium-Silicon/Nickel-Silicon-Magnesium
GX Tungsten/Tungsten-26% Rhenium
CX Tungsten-5% Rhenium/Tungsten-25% Rhenium
DX Tungsten-3% Rhenium/Tungsten-25% Rhenium

Only cables containing thermocouple-extension wire may have the markings on the cable instead
of having each pair marked.

(62) Recreational Vehicle or Mobile Home Use. When evaluated for this use, the product is
marked “For Mobile
Home or Recreational Vehicle Use: _____ Amperes.”

(63) Low Leakage Current Rating. When evaluated for use as low leakage-current cord in a cord
set or power-supply cord for earth-grounded, direct-patient, contact medical and dental
equipment, the cable is marked “Max leakage/10 ft. at _____ V: _____ μA to green and _____ μA
thru jacket.”

(64) Various conductor materials may be used. The metal type is marked on the tag attached to
the reel or smallest unit container.

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(65) Insulated conductors evaluated for a 600V rating are marked “Power Leg” on the insulation
surface.

(66) Conductive Thermoplastic Shield or Jacket. Jacket or thermoplastic shield is conductive

when the product is marked “Conductive PVC shield” or “Black material is conductive.”

(67) Flexing and Constant-Flexing Services. When evaluated for flexing services, the product is
marked “Flexing” or “Class K.” When evaluated for constant-flexing services, the product is
marked “Constant flexing,” “Class M” or “Class K.”

(68) Listed cables that are additionally marked “Verified UL Category 2, 3, 4, 5, 5E, 6 or 6A”
comply with the UL Data Transmission Performance Category Marking Program. “CAT” may be
substituted for “Category.” Listed cables that are additionally marked “Verified in Accordance With
(Specification: Name and/or number)” comply with the requirements of a referenced transmission
performance specification. For example, “Verified (UL) Category 6 or 7 NEMA WC-66.” Effective
January 31, 2012, Categories 2 and 4 will no longer be eligible for Verification. Effective January
31, 2012, cables will be evaluated in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568C.2, “Balanced Twisted-Pair
Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standards and Category 5 cables cannot
reference the ANSI/TIA-568C.2 Standard. Category 5 cables intended to bear a
UL Verification Mark (label) and Verification surface markings can only be Verified under the “UL
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Performance Category Program”. Any surface print reference to TIA/EIA-568B or ANSI/TIA-
568C.2 is prohibited.

(69) Classified in accordance with International Municipal Signal Association, Inc. (IMSA)
specifications. Intended for use in underground conduit or as an aerial cable only. Not evaluated
for use as a substitute for cables or wiring systems covered in the NEC®.

(70) "OO" indicates oil resistant insulation and jacket. "O" indicates oil resistant jacket only.

(71) Cable suitable for use as described in NEC® Sections 336.10(7), 725.154(D)(1), or 727.4(5)
is surface marked with the suffix "– ER" (formerly "Open Wiring") directly following the Type
letters.

(72) Cables marked “Integral Sleeve” have been evaluated for equivalence to a GTO cable with a
sleeve installed over it as required in some electric signs.

(73) MI Cables with outer nonmetallic jackets are:

(1) not suitable for use in ducts, plenums, or other spaces used for environmental air and
are so marked.
(2) marked “not suitable for us on or in buildings” if they have not been investigated for
flame retardance. Such cables are sunlight resistant.
(3) marked for cable tray use if they comply with the applicable flame test. These cables
may be marked for sunlight resistance if applicable.

(74) Note not used.

(75) Plenum cables (those with a “P” as the last letter) may also be Listed as “Limited
Combustible Cable.” All
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 APPENDIX A
WIRE, CABLE AND CORD DESIGNATIONS

In general, the letter designations assigned to wire, flexible cord and cable in the NEC®, for
identification purposes, are established according to a coding system that provides information on
intended use, insulation type and insulation temperature rating. This coding system, to which
there are exceptions, does not cover all NEC® designations. The coding system is as follows:

CONDUCTORS FOR GENERAL WIRING

NEC® Article 310, Table 310.104(A)

B Braid
FEP Fluorinated ethylene propylene insulation
H 75°C (Note: Lack of “H” indicates 60°C)
HH 90°C
N Nylon jacket
PFA Perfluoroalkoxy insulation
R Thermoset insulation
S Silicone (Thermoset) insulation
T As first letter - Thermoplastic insulation
TFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
U Underground use
W Moisture resistant
X Cross-linked polymer insulation
Z Modified ethylene tetrafluoroethylene insulation

Examples: RHW –Thermoset Insulation, 75°C, Moisture resistant

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THHN –Thermoplastic Insulation, 90°C dry, nylon jacket

FLEXIBLE CORD AND CABLE

NEC® Article 400, Table 400.4

E As first letter — Elevator cable

E After first letter — Thermoplastic elastomer insulation and jacket
EV Electric Vehicle Cable
H Heater cord
NI “Non-Integral,” used for parallel cords such as Type NISPT-1 to denote
insulated conductors and jacket are separate
O Oil resistant. Single “O” means jacket only is oil resistant; double “O” means
jacket and conductor insulation are oil resistant
P Parallel conductor cord
S Extra hard usage Flexible Cord
SJ Hard usage Flexible Cord
SV Not hard usage Flexible Cord
T As the first letter — Tinsel cord. Single flattened 27 AWG conductor wound
around insulating core, for very low current, highly flexible application
T After the first letter — Thermoplastic insulation and jacket
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-1, -2, -3 Insulation thickness for parallel cords, thinnest to thickest. Actual insulation
thickness varies
with cord type and AWG size
XTW Parallel cord for decorative lighting strings
CXTW Twisted pair cord or single conductor for decorative lighting strings
W As the Last letter — Moisture and sunlight resistant
W As the only letter — Portable Power Cable

Examples: SJTO–Hard usage, thermoplastic, oil resistant jacket

SPT-2–Parallel Cord, thermoplastic

Fixture Wire
®
NEC Article 402, Table 402.3

F Fixture wire, standard stranding

FF Fixture wire, flexible stranding
G Glass braid
H 75°C insulation
HH 90°C insulation
K Aromatic polyimide tape insulation
N Nylon jacket
P Fluorinated ethylene propylene insulation
R Thermoset insulation
S Silicone (Thermoset) insulation
T Thermoplastic insulation
X Cross-linked synthetic polymer insulation
Z Modified tetrafluoroethylene insulation
-1, 2, 3 Insulation thickness, thinnest to thickest for some types. Actual insulation
thickness varies, with insulation types and AWG size.

Examples: SF-1–Silicone rubber fixture wire

TFF–Thermoplastic, flexible stranded fixture wire

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