UFC 3-600-02
1 January 2001
Table 3-1. MFH Residential Smoke Detectors ITM Tasks
Component
Tasks
Change of
1. Smoke Detector
1. Activate each detector with an
Occupancy
approved smoke simulant.
2. Remove cover and inspect for grease
build-up; replace and relocate detector
with evidence of grease build-up in the
detector.
3. Vacuum the detector and replace
the cover.
4. Activate each detector with the
installed test button.
5. Replace any detector failing to
activate on either the smoke
simulant or the test button.
2. Backup Battery (if
1. Replace battery (if present).
present)
10 Years
1. Smoke Detectors
1. Replace detectors with
supplemental/backup batteries or
test detector sensitivity to ensure
the detector has remained within
its listed and marked sensitivity
range (or 4 percent obscuration
light gray smoke, if not marked).
25 Years
1. Smoke Detectors (hard-
1. Replace detectors.
wired without battery
backup)
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