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UL certification and compliance

The requirement of a UL certification generally relates to egress. Since Kisi does not typically control egress in relation to your access control system, UL certification is not necessary for the parts Kisi manufactures. However, Kisi is typically used with UL listed parts such as power supplies or locks.

Understanding UL certification​

UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification is a safety standard that ensures electrical devices meet specific safety requirements. For access control systems, UL certification is most relevant for:

  • Power supplies and electrical components
  • Fire safety and egress systems
  • Emergency exit controls
  • Life safety applications

Egress and UL requirements​

Motion sensors and/or request-to-exit buttons are typically wired in-series with the lock, thus bypassing the Kisi system when people exit a building that utilizes fail-safe locks. For those buildings using fail-secure locks, egress is accomplished by using either the door handle or a push bar.

If you have motion sensors or request-to-exit buttons, your installer can provide the UL certification for the device(s) installed.

UL certification resources​

Power supply options​

  • Controller power: If you have Kisi set up to control egress, the UL listing for power to the Kisi controller can be found here.

  • PoE switches: If you are using your own Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled switch, the Kisi reader's UL certification for power can be found on your switch's datasheets.

  • PoE injectors: If you are using a Kisi provided PoE injector, there is no UL certification. If you need UL certification for the PoE injector connected to the Kisi reader, Kisi recommends this model.

UL certified power supply​

If your installation requires UL certification from the Kisi side, Kisi offers the Altronix power supply which is UL certified.

Additional resources​

To learn more about UL certification and compliance in access control systems, please read this comprehensive article about UL294 compliance standards.