The Kidde Intelligent Multi-Criteria Smoke and Heat Detector is engineered for both residential and commercial fire safety, combining sophisticated sensing technologies to deliver reliable early fire detection. Ideal for fire protection contractors and safety-conscious users, this device enhances security by accurately identifying smoke and heat signals to minimize false alarms and respond swiftly to real fire threats.

• Multi-Criteria Detection: Integrates optical smoke sensors with heat detection, combining two critical fire indicators to ensure precise and early identification of fire conditions.
• Rapid Rate-of-Rise Heat Sensing: Detects a temperature increase of 15°F per minute, allowing faster response to rapidly developing fires compared to standard heat detectors.
• Certified and Approved: UL, FM, ULC, and CSFM listed, meeting rigorous safety and performance standards for trustworthy fire detection in various environments.
• Intelligent System Integration: Compatible with Kidde fire protection systems, enabling real-time monitoring, alarms, and coordinated emergency responses.
• Durable Build: Crafted with sturdy materials ensuring long-lasting operation and consistent performance even in demanding conditions.
• Manufacturer’s Guarantee: Backed by Kidde’s warranty, offering confidence for professional installation and dependable functionality.

This detector addresses the critical challenge of discerning authentic fires from benign smoke sources by using combined optical and thermal sensing, drastically reducing false alarms that disrupt operations or cause unnecessary panic. It is especially suitable for environments requiring heightened sensitivity to both smoke types and temperature changes, such as offices, warehouses, and homes. With its rapid heat rise detection, it provides crucial extra seconds in alerting occupants and emergency services to fast-spreading flames. Installation professionals benefit from its seamless integration into larger fire safety networks, allowing centralized monitoring and faster incident management. Investing in this advanced multi-criteria detector improves safety infrastructure by offering clearer, quicker, and smarter fire alerts.