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• ModuLaser® Aspirating Smoke Detection
• Optica™ Smoke Detectors
• The Importance of the Early Adoption of UL268 7th Edition 

• ModuLaser Aspirating Smoke Detection

• Edwards Signature Optica™ Detector Overview

Wednesday July 31, 2024 @ 1PM EDT

UL268 7th Edition Changes and Implications for Smoke Detectors

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Stay compliant and up-to-date with the new UL268 7^th Edition smoke detector standard. Join Edwards on July 31st to gain a comprehensive understanding of the crucial changes impacting both spot and aspirating smoke detection. The new UL268 7^th Edition standard went into effect on June 30^th 2024, and this session will help equip you with the knowledge and resources necessary to meet the standard.

Learning Objectives: 

•  Reduced Nuisance Alarms: Learn how new standards minimize false alarms triggered by daily activities like cooking.
• Enhanced Fire Detection: Discover how detectors will be more effective against various fire types, including smoldering fires.
• Implementation Updates:  What to know when using 6th edition and 7th edition smoke detection.
• Product Availability: Stay informed about the current status of products meeting the new standards and anticipate their availability.

The June deadline for UL268 7^th Edition is here: Ensure your installations meet the new standard.

Presented By: Kateryna Turchenko & Rick Wolf

Kateryna Turchenko is an esteemed professional with a 5+ year tenure at Edwards, holding roles in product management, strategic partnerships, and quality improvement. Currently the Product Manager for Aspirating Smoke Detection and Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES), she leads innovative solutions in fire and life safety. Kateryna's expertise ensures cutting-edge products tailored to evolving industry needs. With a history as a Strategic Partner Program Manager, she mastered program management and relationship-building. Her journey at Edwards began as a Quality and Continuous Improvement Engineer, paving the way for her role as a Product Manager. Kateryna's diverse skills and unwavering commitment define her as a fire and life safety champion.

Rick Wolf is the product manager for Edwards life safety and fire alarm initiating devices which includes smoke detectors, pull stations and field interface devices. Rick has nearly 40 years of experience in the fire industry in engineering, technical services and product management. Throughout his extensive career, Rick has undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping the fire and life safety landscape of commercial buildings.