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What is the acceptance criterion for the 'response time' of a smoke detector during functional testing?

Wait times for smoke detectors (Clause 5.2.2.3) confirm the detector is within its sensitivity range and responds within the maximum allowed time (typically 60-

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Question: What is the acceptance criterion for the 'response time' of a smoke detector during functional testing?

Answer options:

  • 5 minutes
  • Immediate (within 1 second) ✅ The time specified by the manufacturer/listing (usually <60 seconds)
  • Exactly 30 seconds for all makes

Correct answer: The time specified by the manufacturer/listing (usually <60 seconds)

Explanation: Wait times for smoke detectors (Clause 5.2.2.3) confirm the detector is within its sensitivity range and responds within the maximum allowed time (typically 60-120s depending on the device).

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