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Per CAN/ULC-S524, when a smoke detector is removed from its plug-in base, what must occur?

Removing a device from its base must break the supervision current to the EOL, signaling a trouble. This ensures the device is physically present. CAN/ULC-S524

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Question: Per CAN/ULC-S524, when a smoke detector is removed from its plug-in base, what must occur?

Answer options:

  • The device will stay active in the panel logs
  • The short circuit will cause a fuse to blow
  • The circuit will switch automatically to Class A ✅ The removal must result in a trouble signal at the FACP

Correct answer: The removal must result in a trouble signal at the FACP

Explanation: Removing a device from its base must break the supervision current to the EOL, signaling a trouble. This ensures the device is physically present. CAN/ULC-S524 §3.1.1.2.

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