CF-10.07 – Seasonal Effects Seasonal effects such as the reactivation of a building heating system after an extended summer shutdown can cause alarms Induced current effects from lightning storms can cause...
CF-10.06 – Maintenance Inadequate maintenance can result in the accumulation of dust and dirt on the detector’s sensing chambers over a period of time Smoke detectors are designed to be as maintenance free as possible; however, dust, dirt, and other foreign matter can...
CF-10.05 – Fluorescent Light Improper installation can occur when detectors and their wiring are not protected from interference from induced currents and noise in adjacent wiring systems, radio-frequency transmissions, and other types of electromagnetic effects...
CF-10.04 – Equipment Location Placement of detectors near air conditioning or incoming air vents can cause excessive accumulation of dust and dirt on the detectors. This dirt can cause detectors to malfunction and cause unwanted alarms Detectors should not be located...
