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nathanjenx  
#1 Posted : 26 November 2015 11:06:09(UTC)
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nathanjenx

If an e-cigarette were to set off a smoke alarm (they can) could this on any grounds be considered as wrongful use or interfering with a smoking alarm?
johnmurray  
#2 Posted : 26 November 2015 11:13:24(UTC)
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johnmurray

Install less sensitive alarms!
JohnW  
#3 Posted : 26 November 2015 11:42:49(UTC)
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JohnW

Hey it's not Friday yet (well it might be in Fiji) I would discipline the manager who cited a designated smoking area that had a smoke alarm!
Guyzy1982  
#4 Posted : 26 November 2015 12:15:45(UTC)
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Guyzy1982

Yes it could be a form of horseplay i suppose, again depending on the circumstances, where are the detectors sited, is this happening regular by the same individual(s), are the detectors the best ones to use. What building are you in? Public? Prison, what rules are in place for smoking, including E-Ciggs; this will be different for different buildings. We have a no smoking policy which inlcudes E-Cigs in the workplace not being allowed; there was a massive debate some weeks ago on here involving Vapour so check that out. This may be an option to adopt, hard to give better info as we do not know much detail.
descarte8  
#5 Posted : 26 November 2015 17:53:43(UTC)
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descarte8

Only if you also apply the same for hair spray, perfumes and deoderant.....
SteveForrest  
#6 Posted : 27 November 2015 10:38:16(UTC)
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SteveForrest

We also have a no smoking policy at our premises, which has been amended to include e-cigarettes. If they want to smoke, go outside in the rain.
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