Abstract: Flame detecting apparatus is disclosed for detecting the presence of ultraviolet radiation indicating the presence of a fire. The apparatus itself includes a housing with at least one aperture, an alarm and a UV detector extending through the aperture for triggering the alarm, and protective wings disposed about the aperture to protect the UV detector without blocking same from the ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: A combined light and fire detector fixture mountable on a recessed electrical box having a housing, mounting means to mount the housing to the electrical box, a light fixture having lamp holding means, mounting means for mounting the light fixture to the housing and electrical conducting means for coupling the lamp holding means to a switch and an alternating current power source, and fire detecting means including smoke or heat sensing elements and being mounted to the outside of the housing to provide easy access thereto and to decrease the heat generated within the housing and electrical box.