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#1 Posted : 10 August 2005 18:40:00(UTC)
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Posted By Stephen J W Clegg. Hello folks, The scenario: The smoke detector in the home of a person with a severe mental illness continually gets knocked off the ceiling by the individual. The detector is necessary but as quick as a replacement is fitted, it is removed by the individual. Is there an alternative to the standard type detector that fits flush to the ceiling; in a fabricated recess maybe? It would obviously have to meet the usual standards - the detector is part of a wired-in system with a central control panel. I have not seen/heard of anything but maybe something exists??? Thanks in advance.
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#2 Posted : 11 August 2005 13:05:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robert S Woods Can't a cage be put around it?
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#3 Posted : 11 August 2005 13:34:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robert. The detector has probably been fitted according to a "final construction" drawing. Maybe if the detector was reto-fitted in a less obtrusive and less focal area, but still compliant, it may do the trick. Apart from that I don't know of any "ultra flush" fittings. This situation must play havoc if you have an addressable system installed.
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#4 Posted : 11 August 2005 16:21:00(UTC)
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Posted By Mark Talbot Talk to the suppliers or a specialist. There are other types of detectors that are placed in airstreams, effectively "sniffing" the air. These can be positioned inside tunnels basically.
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#5 Posted : 11 August 2005 18:40:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Cook http://www.sti-europe.co...lish/cages-poly-det.html Also available in powder coated steel.
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#6 Posted : 12 August 2005 09:25:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robert S Woods Put a pretty cage round it as Paul sugested instead. Bob
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#7 Posted : 12 August 2005 16:48:00(UTC)
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Posted By Stephen J W Clegg. Thanks for your help folks... Steve.
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