BRK® Model FG250 is a single station smoke alarm specifically designed for residential and institutional applications including sleeping rooms of hospitals, hotels, motels, dormitories, and other multifamily dwellings as defined in standard NFPA 101. Model FG250 has been fully tested and complies with, UL217, CSFM, NFPA 72, and NFPA 101 and other agencies that model their codes after the above agencies. It meets building codes where DC with silence smoke alarms are required and with model building codes published by the ICC. BRK® Model FG250 is a state of the art smoke alarm designed to provide early warning of a fire. It features a fully insect screened dual ionization smoke sensing chamber, an 85 dB horn, a supervised 9 VDC battery power supply, a full function test switch, a silence feature to silence unwanted nuisance alarms, a red LED light that indicates DC power or alarm. It also features a tamper resistant locking pin that locks alarm cover to prevent removal of battery. Perfect for apartment, dormitory or hotel applications. The compact, low profile design complements any decor. Battery installation and removal can occur while the unit is mounted to the ceiling or wall via the hinged cover. When voltage drops to a pre-set warning level, the horn will chirp approximately once per minute to indicate a fresh battery is needed. To insure the battery is always replaced properly, the cover is designed to resist closing when the battery is missing. Designed for wall or ceiling mounting. Includes mounting anchors and screws. FG250AB and FG250LB are approved for use in recreational vehicles.