Smoke Detector
Point smoke detector
should be functionally tested by a method that confirms that smoke can enter
the detector chamber and produce a fire alarm signal (e.g. By use of apparatus
that generates simulated smoke or suitable aerosols around the detector). It
should be ensured that the material used does not cause damage to, or affect
the subsequent performance of the detector.
Functional testing of fire
detectors should be carried out as described in BS5839-1.
BS 5839 Part 1 Fire detection and
fire alarm systems for buildings – Part 1: Code of practice for design,
installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic
premises[1] is a standard published by the British Standards Institution
