Xtralis ICAM Receives Approval to EN 54-20

Xtralis is First Company to Achieve EN 54-20 Certification for Their Wide Range
of Aspirating Smoke Detectors
BIRMINGHAM, U.K.--(Business Wire)--
Xtralis, the leading global provider of intelligent fire and security solutions,
today announced that its ICAM range of early and very early warning fire
detection products joins its VESDA technology in receiving the EC Certificate of
Conformity and meeting the demanding requirements of EN 54-20.

As of May 2009, both Xtralis VESDA and ICAM products are compliant with EN 54-20
which specifies the requirements, test methods and performance criteria for
aspirating smoke detectors for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems
installed in buildings. It becomes a mandatory requirement across most of Europe
by 1 July 2009 and, for the first time, introduces performance requirements for
high sensitivity detection systems. Testing of the Xtralis ICAM range was
carried out by the accredited testing body, VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH of
Cologne.

Mariann McDonagh, senior vice president of corporate marketing for Xtralis said,
"We are proud to have achieved the EN54-20 approval across our broad,
market-leading ASD product offering. Now consultants, partners and customers can
specify the entire range of ICAM and VESDA products from Xtralis with the full
confidence that they will be compliant upon installation and commissioning."

McDonagh continued, "This is particularly relevant in countries where CE marking
under the Construction Product Directive (CPD) will be mandatory. However, even
in territories where it is not mandatory, the Installation Codes (such a
BS5839-1:2008) already recommend that ASD systems should comply with EN 54-20."

The Xtralis VESDA and ICAM ranges are showcased this week at the International
Firex exhibition in Birmingham UK at stand J20 in Hall 3.

About Xtralis

Xtralis is a leading provider of powerful, early warning fire detection and
security solutions that help detect threats before life safety, critical
infrastructure or business continuity is compromised. Xtralis provides very
early warning detection systems for more than 10,000 customers in 40 countries
around the world. Solutions include Xtralis VESDA® Very Early Warning Fire
Detection and Control, Xtralis ICAM® Flexible Fire and Environmental Solutions,
Xtralis ADPRO® Detection and Analytics Security Products, Xtralis ASIM® Traffic
Management and Control, and Xtralis Security Solutions IP Security Portfolio.
Visit us at the new www.xtralis.com to learn more.

Xtralis
Mariann McDonagh, 516-801-3289
Senior Vice President
Corporate Marketing and Investor Relations
mmcdonagh@xtralis.com

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