Sample Product Knowledge Quiz - Smoke Detectors

What EU regulation do fire detection and fire alarm systems follow?

What smoke detector is more effective for detecting smouldering fires?

Smoke detectors need to be tested every [blank_start]30[blank_end] days and the batteries must be changed every [blank_start]6[blank_end] months.

A B class fire extinguisher would be appropriate to use for which of the following fires?

What kind of smoke detectors constantly give off false alarms?

At least how many smoke alarms should be in a two-story house?

How often should a smoke alarm be replaced?

An ionisation smoke alarm works by ionising the air between 2 [blank_start]electrodes[blank_end] which are positively and negatively charged, this creates a small current inside the chamber.

Heat detectors react slower than smoke detectors in detecting fires.

Ionisation smoke alarms are generally [blank_start]less[blank_end] reactive than photoelectric smoke alarms.

What is the most common cause of fire in homes?

Cleaning with a vacuum cleaner to remove particles that will affect smoke alarm performance should be done once a [blank_start]year[blank_end].

What frequency do smoke alarms usually sound at?

Regular smoke alarms can detect carbon monoxide.

Smoke alarms can be installed on the wall provided they are fitted between [blank_start]300[blank_end]mm and [blank_start]500[blank_end]mm below the ceiling.