UL 864 Recognized Component

The EIS Ethernet Interconnect Switches from Contemporary Controls comply with the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 864 Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems 10th Edition. All new fire alarm and smoke control systems being installed claiming UL 864 compliance must comply with this latest edition.

To view the UL listing for the EIS series, click either US or Canada.

The UL recognized component mark is rarely seen by the customer, but is often part of a larger system that is UL Listed by the fire alarm supplier. For a system to be UL Listed, it is evaluated and tested by UL to determine if it meets the requirements established by UL's published Standards of Safety. A UL recognized component has already been evaluated and tested in accordance with UL's component safety standards, streamlining the qualification process for the system supplier.

By having the fire alarm system supplier specify a Contemporary Controls' EIS switch as a component, the supplier is not required to perform additional testing on the component. Several fire alarm and security firms have already specified the EIS series as part of their system, thereby improving their time-to-market.

Components that bear the UL Recognized Component mark are separately covered under UL's Follow-Up Surveillance program to ensure continued compliance and prevent unpleasant surprises when an end-product is inspected.

UL 864 10th Edition governs the safety of fire alarm systems and equipment, including smoke detectors, sprinkler systems and fire alarms in accordance with these standards:

        NFPA 12, Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
        NFPA 12A, Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
        NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems
        NFPA 15, Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
        NFPA 16, Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
        NFPA 17, Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
        NFPA 17A, Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
        NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
        NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code
        NFPA 92A, Recommended Practice for Smoke-Control Systems
        NFPA 92B, Guide for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Areas
        NFPA 2001, Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

 

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