Built for the Way Homes Are Built Today
PLACE® by Gentex is the industry’s only residential smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm with an integrated 520 Hz low-frequency sounder.
PLACE brings commercial-grade audible performance into new home construction, without compromising design, simplicity, or smart functionality.
The Challenge
Today’s Homes Demand More Than Yesterday’s Alarms.
- Homes are larger.
- Floorplans are more segmented.
- Bedrooms are farther from common areas.
- Doors are closed.
- HVAC systems isolate sound.
PLACE - The Only Solution for Builders
One platform. One standard. One elevated approach to residential life safety.
PLACE delivers:
- 520 Hz low-frequency protection across every unit
- Unified design aesthetics throughout the property
- Application-optimized models for different environments
- Simplified product specification
- A premium upgrade story for buyers and leasing teams
A Smarter Way to Meet Multifamily Fire Code
Only one solution meets updated fire-safety standards with a single device. Simplify design, lower costs, and elevate the resident experience all in one PLACE.
- Meets updated fire code requirements, including 520 Hz low-frequency sounder
- Replaces multiple devices with a single, fully compliant solution
- Simplifies design, installation, and inspections
- Reduces equipment, labor, and long-term maintenance costs
- Minimizes wiring, trades, and coordination across units
- Eliminates visual clutter for a cleaner architectural aesthetic
- Improves resident experience with integrated smart features
- Turns a code requirement into a competitive advantage
Application-Optimized Models
Protection Designed for Every Space
Different areas of the home introduce different environmental conditions and risks.
PLACE offers application-optimized models engineered for kitchens, nurseries, garages, and other key areas, while maintaining a consistent 520 Hz low-frequency life-safety foundation throughout the home.
This allows builders to specify the right protection for each environment without compromising system consistency.
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Where to Buy
Bring 520 Hz low-frequency protection into your next project.
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