April 8, 2025
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UL 217, Standard for Smoke Alarms Published with New Technical Requirements
Gain a detailed overview of the most recent updates to UL 217, the Standard for Smoke Alarms, and how these changes impact manufacturers and consumers.
FAQ — Enhanced and Smart UL Certification Mark
Gain a better understanding of the enhanced and smart UL certification Mark.
UL Fire Door Inspection and Field Evaluation Programs: What Are the Differences?
Fire door inspection and fire door field evaluation services to help confirm code compliance and proper installation.
What Does It Take to Stop a Speeding Bullet?
Stopping a speeding bullet requires a mass or material that can overcome and absorb an incredible amount of kinetic energy at high velocities.
Installation Codes and Requirements for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) - FAQs
Answering marketplace questions about evolving ESS safety standards and recent updates to UL 9540A.
Five Themes Shaping the Fire, Electrical and Security Industries
Gain a brief overview of the five trends we identified in the 2024 Convening of the Councils report after synthesizing critical industry insights.
Bruce Johnson, managing editor
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