UL 217

Smoke Alarms

UL 217

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:

• 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.