With early compliance to UL 268, 7th edition requirements for fire alarm systems, the Kidde’s Intelligent Optica smoke detector raises the bar for intelligent response to today’s fire risks, ahead of the UL standard June 30, 2021 effective date. Kidde is part of Carrier Global Corp.
The UL standard incorporates three new tests, including a cooking nuisance alarm test and two polyurethane foam tests for smoldering and flaming fires. These new tests better represent the smoke profiles and behavior of modern building fires and are designed to give building occupants enough time to evacuate safely.