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In a large open area with a smooth ceiling, what is the maximum distance from any point on the ceiling to the nearest heat detector if the detector's listed spacing is 15 meters?

For heat detectors on smooth ceilings, the maximum distance from any point on the ceiling to the nearest detector is 0.7 times the listed spacing. For 15m spaci

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Question: In a large open area with a smooth ceiling, what is the maximum distance from any point on the ceiling to the nearest heat detector if the detector's listed spacing is 15 meters?

Answer options:

  • 7.5 m
  • 9.0 m ✅ 10.5 m
  • 15.0 m

Correct answer: 10.5 m

Explanation: For heat detectors on smooth ceilings, the maximum distance from any point on the ceiling to the nearest detector is 0.7 times the listed spacing. For 15m spacing: 15 * 0.7 = 10.5m.

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