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2. Optical beam smoke detector - Wikipedia

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   An optical beam smoke detector is a device that uses a projected beam of light to detect smoke across large areas, [1] typically as an indicator of fire. [2] They are used to detect fires in buildings where standard point smoke detectors would either be uneconomical [ 3 ] or restricted for use by the height of the building.

3. The Best Place to Put Your Smoke Detector (Plus 3 Spots ... - AOL

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   Replace smoke detectors at least every 10 years: Don't place your life in the hands of an outdated smoke alarm. For the most part, you can plan on replacing your smoke detector at least every 10 ...

4. Home safety - Wikipedia

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   Fire alarms monitor the environmental changes associated with combustion. In most cases, once the alarm has been triggered by fire or smoke, a loud sound emanates to warn of danger or a message notifies the local fire department. Smoke alarms, also known as smoke detectors, generally sound an audible and visual alarm. Smoke alarms are usually ...

5. Smoke detector - Wikipedia

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   A smoke detector is a device that senses smoke, typically as an indicator of fire. Smoke detectors/Alarms are usually housed in plastic enclosures, typically shaped like a disk about 125 millimetres (5 in) in diameter and 25 millimetres (1 in) thick, but shape and size vary.

6. Aspirating smoke detector - Wikipedia

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   An aspirating smoke detector (ASD) is a system used in active fire protection, consisting of a central detection unit which draws air through a network of pipes to detect smoke. [1] The sampling chamber is based on a nephelometer that detects the presence of smoke particles suspended in air by detecting the light scattered by them in the chamber.

7. Smoke control - Wikipedia

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   In the event of a fire, a smoke control system is used to keep a building's escape routes and access routes free from smoke, assist fire-fighting operations and delay or prevent flashover, thereby reducing the risk that the fire will escalate.