March 06, 2026

Code enforcement officers across Missouri play a vital role in maintaining safe, healthy, and attractive neighborhoods. Yet traditional enforcement—issuing citations and fines—often creates tension between residents and local government. That’s

UL 217 is a critical safety standard developed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global safety certification organization. Titled “Standard for Smoke Alarms,” UL 217 outlines rigorous performance, testing and safety