scope:

This standard applies to any spot type smoke and beam type detector intended to be employed in indoor locations in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, and ANSI/UL 268.

This standard applies to any duct type smoke detector intended to be employed in indoor locations in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, and ANSI/UL 268A.

This standard applies to any aspirating type smoke detector intended to be employed in indoor locations in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72.

This standard specifically does not apply to video based smoke detector systems.

Purpose

This standard states Approval requirements for Smoke Actuated Detectors for Automatic Alarm Signaling.

Approval criteria may include, but are not limited to, performance requirements, marking requirements, examination of manufacturing facility(ies), audit of quality assurance procedures, and a follow-up program.