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Which of the following is a permissible method for performing a smoke detector sensitivity test on an intelligent/addressable system?

Most modern addressable systems can report smoke detector sensitivity directly to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).

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Question: Which of the following is a permissible method for performing a smoke detector sensitivity test on an intelligent/addressable system?

Answer options:

  • Use a handheld aerosol spray and a stopwatch ✅ Utilize the control unit sensitivity readout function (if supported)
  • Check the date of manufacture and add 10%
  • Sensitivity testing is not required for addressable systems

Correct answer: Utilize the control unit sensitivity readout function (if supported)

Explanation: Most modern addressable systems can report smoke detector sensitivity directly to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).

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