3 Pack Bundle of First Alert 7010BSL Hardwired Photoelectric Smoke Detector with Battery Backup & Strobe Review

Hardwired Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/ Battery Backup & Strobe The 7010BSL First Alert Hardwired Photoelectric Smoke Detector with Battery Backup & Strobe features a photoelectric smoke sensing chamber, an integrated 177 candela strobe light, an 85dB horn and AAA battery back-up. The Strobe Light is designed to provide hearing impaired individuals with a visual warning of a fire. The Smart Strobe has separate flash patterns for smoke/heat and carbon monoxide dangers (when connected to a First Alert CO alarm). The 177 candela Xenon strobe meets UL 1971 requirements and flashes at a rate of an average of 60 times a minute. This alarm includes two latching features and two silence modes. The alarm latch easily identifies an initiating alarm even after alarm condition has subsided. The low battery latch identifies which unit is in low battery condition by blinking the green power light. Optipath 360 technology provides 360 degrees of direct access to the smoke sensing chamber. Easily accessible battery chamber allows you to replace the batteries without removing the alarm from the ceiling or wall. Other Contractor preferred features include a dust cover and keyhole slots in the mounting bracket that eliminate the need to remove the electrical box screws for installation. This alarm is interconnectable with up to 18 devices, of which 12 can be smoke alarms. This model is perfect for residential and institutional applications including sleeping rooms of hospitals, hotels, motels, dormitories and other multi-family dwellings as defined in standard NFPA 101. The First Alert 7010BSL alarm complies with UL217, UL1971, CSFM, NFPA 72, HUD, FHA and other agencies that model their codes after the above agencies. They meet building codes where AC with battery backup, silence and photoelectric smoke alarms are required.