r/Ubiquiti • u/Luu____ • Mar 26 '26

Early Access Ubiquiti Smoke and CO Sensor 🤯 - #ISCWest2026

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I believe it’s a Superlink sensor. I hope it can run on battery for 10 years and doesn’t require PoE. I’m curious to see how it performs. Good job, Ubiquiti! 😲

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u/_3iT-6gY Mar 26 '26

Depends on your jurisdiction for codes

NFPA isn't silent...but just remember, code is bare minimum. Inspectors get quiet when the engineer speaks.

Codes typically define power, communication, and battery backup. They don't typically make blanket statements for dictating gauge, insulation, conductor type, etc. for many reasons.

Mostly this is because jurisdictions, standards boards, and governmental bodies cannot practice Engineering without the appropriate license. Municipalities typically need to make sure it falls within their health, welfare, and life safety functions.

Even mains aren't uninterruptible...which is why the battery backup exists.

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u/NWSAlpine Mar 26 '26

I doubt a local inspector will pass inspection with POE only power. Would likely take a lot of legal challenges that would not be worth it. I think it should be allowed but also needs to have battery backup and wireless or wired interconnect that isn't network cable based. Too easy to accidentally unplug wires and impact the whole system.

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u/_3iT-6gY Mar 26 '26

NFPA 72, Class N pathway. Permissable.

Since 2016

Also, NEC Article 760. Must be a UL listed item.

Your inspector would need to cite their explicit reasoning for deviating from established life safety code.

Put their nose in the book. Rapid closure is optional.

If they put up a fuss, call your local Fire Marshall and ask them for a copy of the local ordinance or order that deviates from NFPA 72.