Safety system earns certification to NFPA 72: 2010

A safety system from Detector Electronics Corp. (Det-Tronics) has earned certification to NFPA 72: 2010.  FM Approvals, the nationally recognized testing laboratory, performed the system evaluation and certification. Det-Tronics is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.

Suited for industrial applications requiring a hazardous location rated protection system, the EQP System provides flame and/or gas detection, alarm signaling, notification, extinguishing agent release, and/or deluge operation. Components are integrated on a fault-tolerant digital communication network.

The new certification joins the list of others previously obtained for the EQP System:
•         FM/CSA/ATEX/CE
•         BRE/Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) approval to EN54 (fire alarm system/detection) and EN12094 (extinguishing)
•         US Coast Guard approved to 46 CFR 161.002
•         Lloyds Register Type approved to "Test Specification Number 1"
•         Hazardous location certification for field devices, I/O modules, and controller.

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