Your partner in the Life Safety & Security industry
The Life Safety and Security industry encompasses a range of products, services, and technologies designed to protect people, property, and assets from harm or loss. It includes the design, installation, and maintenance of systems and equipment such as fire alarms, smoke detectors, security cameras, access control systems, emergency lighting, and other safety and security measures. The Life Safety and Security industry plays a critical role in safeguarding individuals and organizations, and its products and services are essential for maintaining public safety and protecting valuable assets.
The industry is focused on preventing, detecting, and responding to a variety of threats, including fire, theft, intrusion, natural disasters, and other emergencies. It also involves assessing risks and developing strategies to mitigate them, including the development of emergency response plans and training programs.
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For 115 years Intertek has helped shape the world of life safety. From standard writing committees to partnering with AHJs to finding innovative industry solutions, we have been a partner to them all. Find out there is more to Intertek's Life Safety & Security business than you may know with these core services:
Alarms, Detectors & Controls Testing
Quality Testing and Certification Solutions for Your Security Products and Signaling Devices.
Alarm Service & Monitoring Company Certification
Differentiate yourself and access new markets as an ETL Listed Alarm Service Company or Central Station.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Testing
Ensure the highest level of quality protection from your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
As an AHJ you need to trust your partners. Find resources directories, qualified personnel, and how there is MORE to Intertek.
Life Safety & Security Certification and Compliance Solutions
Whether you manufacture alarms, detectors, controls, or personal protective equipment (PPE), get MORE out of your testing and certification partner through speed, market access, and innovation.
Auditing and System Certification Services
Enabling you to identify and mitigate the intrinsic risk in your operations, supply chains and business processes.
Manufacturer Solutions
Alarm Service & Monitoring Company Solutions
Knowledge Center
- ETL Certification Mark: Assurance of Compliance to National Standards - fact sheet
- Flame Detectors: FM 3260 Testing & Certification - fact sheet
- 10 Considerations for an Efficient Product Approval - fact sheet
- Becoming a Listed Alarm Service Company - white paper
- Overview of Product Certification - webinar
- Testing and Certification of Heat Alarms and Detectors - fact sheet
- Life Safety Security Testing and Certification Solutions - fact sheet
- Alarm Service Certification and Assurance
- Product Listing & Marking Strategies - white paper
- AHJ Handbook
- Becoming a Listed Central Station - white paper