According to the Electrician's Guide, fire system cables should be uniformly colored but distinct from the general electrical installation cables. Based on the color combinations you see, you'll be able to determine what the wire is being used for. I am not aware of anything about containment, but the same principles about avoiding mistaken identity should. Fire alarm cabling is governed primarily by NEC Article 760 and NFPA 72, which define the wiring methods, cable ratings, survivability requirements, and installation practices that ensure fire alarm circuits remain operational under both normal and fire conditions. FPL (Power-Limited General Purpose) 3 2. Red is the fire wire, Blue is the zero wire, Yellow and yellow&green are the ground wires.
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