Re: Smoke Detector in Parking Garage

["Frank Olson" <feolson@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"Doug L" <vssdoug@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I wouldn't use beam detectors in a structure with an 8ft ceiling which
> would place the beams somewhere around 7ft, especially in a parking garage
> where all someone has to do is place a box on the roof of their van/SUV
> while loading/unloading to obscure the beam and trigger a false alarm,
> Generally speaking the manufactures of beam smoke detectors do not
> recommend
> their use in occupied areas with 8ft ceilings.


Missed the part about the 8' ceiling...  You're absolutely correct...  wrong
application in this instance...