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What is the mandatory requirement for the functional testing of a smoke detector?

S536 requires smoke to be introduced into the sensing chamber to confirm the detector is functional. Internal electronic tests do not satisfy this.

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Question: What is the mandatory requirement for the functional testing of a smoke detector?

Answer options: ✅ Introduction of smoke or simulated smoke into the chamber

  • Activating the internal magnet test switch
  • Depressing the test button on the detector body
  • Visual inspection of the pulsing LED only

Correct answer: Introduction of smoke or simulated smoke into the chamber

Explanation: S536 requires smoke to be introduced into the sensing chamber to confirm the detector is functional. Internal electronic tests do not satisfy this.

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