Alarms & Detectors

When safety is critical, trust the expertise of Intertek to ensure your alarms and detection devices meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and compliance. As a leader in life safety and security testing, we specialize in providing end-to-end solutions for alarms, detection devices, and other critical electrical safety equipment. Our solutions include but are not limited to, safety and performance testing and certification, radio testing and certification and cybersecurity evaluations and certification.

We are dedicated to eliminating obstacles and industry challenges for your products by providing exceptional testing, unmatched speed, and outstanding customer service throughout the certification process. With an extensive range of accreditations and active participation in numerous associations and standards committees, we are equipped to test and certify your equipment to virtually any global standard.

Smoke Alarms and Detectors

Intertek is a trusted leader in testing and certifying smoke alarms and smoke detectors, ensuring they meet stringent safety and performance standards. With decades of experience, we provide manufacturers with the certification needed to demonstrate compliance with global regulations, such as UL 217/ULC 531, UL 268/ULC 529, EN 14604 and EN 54-7.

Heat Alarms and Detectors

Our testing capabilities cover a range of heat detection technologies, from fixed-temperature to rate-of-rise detectors, ensuring compliance with standards like UL 521/ULC s530, UL 539/ULC 589 and EN 54-5. Partnering with Intertek provides manufacturers with the certification required to bring reliable and efficient heat detection solutions to market, protecting lives and property across various applications.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Detectors

Intertek delivers comprehensive testing and certification services for carbon monoxide alarms and detectors, ensuring they meet critical safety standards such as UL 2034, UL 2075, CSA 6.19 and ULC S588. With our advanced testing facilities and expert teams, we verify product performance and reliability, giving manufacturers the certifications needed to inspire consumer confidence.

Combination Alarms & Detectors

Our testing and certification services evaluate multi-function devices for compliance with key standards. Intertek tests and certifies a wide range of combination alarms and detectors, such as; smoke & CO; smoke & heat; smoke, heat & CO; CO & Gas and many more. By partnering with Intertek, manufacturers can verify their products meet multiple compliance standards and provide peace of mind for end users.

Flame Detectors

Intertek’s testing and certification services for flame detectors ensure these critical devices meet rigorous safety and performance standards such as FM 3260. Our team evaluates products for sensitivity, accuracy, and reliability across a range of applications, from industrial facilities to commercial buildings. Manufacturers gain the needed trust by certifying their products with Intertek.

Fuel Gas Alarms and Detectors

Intertek is a trusted leader in testing and certifying fuel gas alarms and explosive gas detectors to UL 1484 and UL 2075. Our advanced testing facilities simulate real-world conditions to verify device sensitivity, accuracy, and durability. Manufacturers partnering with Intertek gain a trusted certification that boost confidence in the marketplace.

Refrigerant Detectors

Intertek provides comprehensive testing and certification services for refrigerant detectors, ensuring these devices perform as intended in critical applications. Intertek supports manufacturers in achieving the necessary compliance for commercial and industrial environments.

CO Duct Detectors

Intertek’s certification process ensures that CO duct detectors meet regulatory compliance and work as intended, even in complex environments. Partner with Intertek for expert and efficient certification of your CO duct detectors.

Resources

Flame Detectors: FM 3260 Testing & Certification | Fact Sheet

Download our fact sheet and learn more about FM 3260 Testing for Flame Detectors and the performance requirements for radiant energy-sensing fire detectors.

Testing and Certification of Heat Alarms and Detectors

Download our Heat Alarms fact sheet by completing the form below and learn how updates to the standard will affect you and how Intertek can ensure you stay compliant.