Fire Protection

Preventing, detecting, and suppressing fire saves lives. Safety standards for smoke alarms, detection systems, and firefighting equipment help make the world safer for you.

By the Numbers

of residential sprinkler systems prevent the spread of fire beyond the room of origin.


home fire deaths from 2014–2018 were in properties without working smoke alarms.


the amount of time you have to escape a home fire.


Of people woke up from a low-frequency smoke alarm at 75 dBA.


Keep reading to explore examples of the power of prevention from people just like you.

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Find out how testing standards are keeping sprinkler systems operational in an emergency.

UL 217: Smoke Alarms

A ceiling-mounted fire sprinkler is spraying water, with droplets visible on the surface around it, indicating it has been activated.

UL 199: Automatic Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service

UL 10B: Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

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Technical Committees

Each TC is a diverse group of experts representing a broad range of perspectives and interests, including consumers, manufacturers, regulators, supply chain professionals, and more. 

As a TC member, you will review proposals for new or revised standards and work collaboratively to achieve consensus through balloting in our transparent process.

Stakeholders

Stakeholders can submit, review, and comment on proposals for new standards or revisions to existing standards. While these individuals cannot vote, the TC considers their input during the standards voting process. Since standards affect everyone, all are welcome to participate as stakeholders. Register online through our Collaborative Standards Development System, CSDS.