UL has released a new edition of UL 217, the standard for smoke alarms. The 7th edition can be purchased from the UL website. The 7th edition includes new requirements for: multi-criteria smoke alarms, extended temperature range testing, lower beam limits for liquid fuel fire, smoldering smoke test clarification, and 21 day Corrosion Test.
Description*
“1.1 These requirements cover electrically operated single and multiple station smoke alarms intended for open area protection in indoor locations and portable smoke alarms used as “travel” alarms in accordance with:
a) National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 72;
b) Standard for Recreational Vehicles, NFPA 501C, for smoke alarms intended for use in recreational vehicles;
c) For smoke alarms intended for use in recreational boats:
1) Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, NFPA 302,
2) AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats, ABYC E-11, and
3) The applicable regulations of the United States Coast Guard.”
*Description from the UL website
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