A professional-grade hardwired combination smoke, carbon monoxide, and LED strobe alarm in a single integrated unit -- specifically designed for hearing-impaired occupants in residential, hospitality, and institutional environments. The First Alert/BRK SMCO110LED-AC combines photoelectric smoke detection, electrochemical CO sensing, and a powerful 177-candela LED strobe light in one device, saving installation time and conduit runs compared to separate alarm and strobe installations. When interconnected with compatible BRK units, all strobes flash in unison -- providing synchronized whole-building visual and audible warning. 10-year sealed lithium battery backup, Smart Strobe with separate flash patterns for smoke and CO events, and UL 217 8th Edition listed.
Key Features:
- 177-Candela LED Strobe -- ADA Compliant Visual Warning: Powerful 177-candela LED strobe meets ANSI 117.1, NFPA 72, and UL1638 requirements for visual signal devices -- specifically designed to provide effective warning to hearing-impaired residents and occupants. When multiple BRK units are interconnected, all strobes flash in unison for synchronized whole-building visual alerting.
- Smart Strobe -- Separate Flash Patterns for Smoke & CO: Unique flash pattern differentiation allows occupants and first responders to visually distinguish between a smoke alarm event and a carbon monoxide alarm event -- a critical safety feature in multi-hazard emergency situations.
- Photoelectric Smoke & Electrochemical CO Detection: Photoelectric smoke sensing technology is particularly resistant to cooking and shower steam nuisance alarms while remaining sensitive to slow smoldering fires. Electrochemical CO sensor provides reliable early warning of carbon monoxide buildup.
- 10-Year Sealed Battery Backup & Smart Interconnect: Factory-sealed lithium battery delivers 10 years of backup protection with no battery changes required. Smart Interconnect links up to 18 compatible alarms -- when one sounds, all sound and all strobes flash in unison.
Where to Use:
- Multi-Unit Residential Buildings -- Hearing-Impaired Compliance: The code-compliant solution for apartment units, sleeping rooms, and common areas where local building codes or tenant ADA accommodations require visual alarm notification for hearing-impaired occupants.
- Hotels & Hospitality -- ADA Guest Room Compliance: Meets ADA and NFPA 101 requirements for visual alarm notification in hotel guest rooms, sleeping areas, and corridors designated for hearing-impaired guests.
- Healthcare & Institutional Facilities: Integrated strobe and combination alarm suit patient rooms, dormitories, nursing homes, and institutional sleeping areas where visual alerting is required by code or facility policy.
- New Construction & Renovation: Integrated one-device design saves installation time and wiring costs compared to separate alarm and strobe unit installations across multi-unit and commercial projects.