1 Scope

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:

1. a) National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 72;

2. b) Standard for Recreational Vehicles, NFPA 501C, for smoke alarms intended for use in recreational vehicles;

3. c) For smoke alarms intended for use in recreational boats:

   1. 1) Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, NFPA 302,

   2. 2) AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats, ABYC E-11, and

   3. 3) The applicable regulations of the United States Coast Guard.

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This revision of ANSI/UL 217 dated May 8, 2024 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Field Testing with Integral Self-Test; 6.1A, 86.1.2, 86.1.3, and 101.6

– New Commercial Vehicles Definition and Addition of “Commercial Vehicle Cabin” Definition; 1.1, 6.3A and 6.3B

– Secondary Power Supply; 35.2 (title only)

– Battery Powered Primary or Secondary Units; 41.5.6

– Test Conditions; 37.8.1 and 37.8.2

– Impact Test; Section 83A

– Drop Test; 83.1

– Abnormal Operation Test; 74.1 and 74.2

– Battery Specification Requirements; 48.4 and Section 89 (title only)

– Commercial Vehicle Marking Requirements; 5.1, 89.2.1, 89.2.2, 99.1, 99.7, Section 99A

– Battery Test Requirements; 89.1.3 and 89.1.4

– Markings and Installation Instructions; 89.2.1 and 99.1.