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Security Systems now has the capability to perform sensitivity testing on
smoke detectors. We have purchased the Trutest 800 Smoke Detector
Sensitivity Tester. This sensitivity tester sends a smoke aerosol through
the vents of the detector to the sensing chamber, then measures smoke
obscuration and feeds back information to the controller. All smoke
detection systems need to be tested for sensitivity every two years.
Systems that are TOO sensitive lead to many false alarms. While
systems that are not sensitive enough may lead to late alarms or even
NO alarms. Is that a risk that you would be willing to take? All inspectors
and fire marshalls are starting to require sensitivity testing be performed
in any building that is required to have a smoke detection system.

Under the NFPA 72 1999 Table 7-2.2 Test Methods it states
". . . tests shall be performed to ensure that each smoke detector is
within it's listed and marked sensitivity range . . ."

Until recently, smoke detector tests have only been able to see if the
system works or not. This new technology takes safety a step further.
We urge anyone with a smoke detection system to call us and make
your appointment for sensitivity testing. We can give quotes over the
phone if you know how many smoke detector heads you have!

CALL US AT 1-800-894-7270
Sensitivity Testing