October 03, 2025

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

Code enforcement is often seen as a challenging and sometimes thankless job. Officers work tirelessly to ensure communities are safe, compliant, and thriving, yet their efforts can go unnoticed or