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The need for full-function test features in smoke detectors

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Smoke detectors will shift in sensitivity or fail at some unknown time in the future. The best means presently available to minimize potential unprotected time is the inclusion and regular use of a full-function test feature.

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  1. Electro Signal Lab, Inc., USA

    Hjalmar N. Nelson Jr.

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Nelson, H.N. The need for full-function test features in smoke detectors. Fire Technol 15, 10–19 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02101919

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