Life Safety & Security Standards
With testing expertise across a wide range of Life Safety and Security products and technologies, Intertek tests to both national and international standards and can help extend your brand's reach and recognition around the world. Our scope of testing capabilities includes, but is not limited to, the following LSS standards widely recognized and implemented across various industries and sectors:
- Fire Safety Standards
- Fire Protection and Suppression
- Security Standards
- Emergency Preparedness and Communications Standards
- Occupational Safety Standards
- Electrical Safety Standards
- More
ASTM E2952: Standard Specification for Air-Purifying Respiratory Protective Smoke Escape Devices (RPED)
ASTM F887: Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
ASTM F1447: Helmets Used in Recreational Bicycling or Roller Skating
ASTM F1772: Standard Specification for Harnesses for Rescue and Sport Activities
ASTM F2100: Standard Specification for Performance of Materials Used in Medical Face Masks
ASTM F2123: Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions
ASTM F2125: Standard Test Method for Treestand Static Stability and Adherence
ASTM F2126: Standard Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity
ASTM F2128: Standard Test Method for Treestand Repetitive Loading Capability
ASTM F2337: Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems
ASTM F2531: Standard Test Method for Load Capacity of Treestand Seats
ASTM F3249: Standard Specifications for Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands
ASTM F3502: Standard Specification for Barrier Face Coverings
ASTM F3545: Standard Test Method for Static Loading of Treestand, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands
CAN/ULC-S531: Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms (Residential)
CAN/ULC-S529: Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarm Systems (Commercial)
CSA 6.19: Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices
CSA C22.2 No. 152: Combustible Gas Detection Instruments
EN 54-5: Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems - Part 5: Heat Detectors - Point Heat Detectors
EN 54-7: Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems - Part 7: Smoke Detectors - Point Smoke Detectors using Scattered Light, Transmitted Light or Ionization
EN 54-10: Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems - Part 10: Flame Detectors - Point Detectors
EN 149: Respiratory Protective Devices - Filtering Half Masks to Protect against Particles
EN 14604: Smoke Alarm Devices
EN 50133: Alarm Systems - Access Control Systems for Use in Security Applications
EN 50291: Gas Detectors - Electrical Apparatus for the Detection of Carbon Monoxide in Domestic Premises Test Methods and Performance Requirements
EN 60079-29-1: Explosive Atmospheres - Part 29-1: Gas Detectors - Performance Requirements of Detectors for Flammable Gases
FM 3260: Radiant Energy-Sensing Fire Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling
NIJ 1001.00: Criminal Justice Restraints Standard
NIJ 0104.2: Police Riot Head Protection (Helmets, Face Shields)
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
NFPA 1981: Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services
NFPA 1983: Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services
NFPA 1984: Standard on Respirators for Wildland Fire Fighting Operations
NFPA 1986: Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations
NFPA 1987: Standard on Combination Unit Respirator Systems for Tactical and Technical Operations
NFPA 2500: Standard for Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents and Life Safety Report and Equipment for Emergency Service
UL 217: Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms (Residential)
UL 268: Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarm Systems (Commercial)
UL 294: Standard for Access Control System Units
UL 521: Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 681: Installation and Classification of Burglar and Holdup-Alarm Systems
UL 827: Standard for Central Station Alarm Services
UL 1023: Household Burglar-Alarm System Units
UL 1076: Proprietary Burglar-Alarm Units and Systems
UL 1641: Installation and Classification of Residential Burglar-Alarm Systems
UL 1981: Central Station Automation Systems
UL 2034: Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms
UL 2050: National Industrial Security Systems for the Protection of Classified Materials
UL 2075: Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors
UL 2524: In-Building 2-Way Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES)
UL 2524A: In-Building Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (for NYC)
UL 2525: Two-Way Emergency Communication Systems for Rescue Assistance
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- ETL Certification Mark: Assurance of Compliance to National Standards - fact sheet
- Flame Detectors: FM 3260 Testing & Certification - fact sheet
- 10 Considerations for an Efficient Product Approval - fact sheet
- Becoming a Listed Alarm Service Company - white paper
- Overview of Product Certification - webinar
- Testing and Certification of Heat Alarms and Detectors - fact sheet
- Life Safety Security Testing and Certification Solutions - fact sheet
- Alarm Service Certification and Assurance
- Product Listing & Marking Strategies - white paper
- AHJ Handbook
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