NFPA Exam CFPS Topic 6 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for NFPA's CFPS exam

Question #: 2
Topic #: 6

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Which type of smoke detector is best suited tor detecting smoldering (low-energy) fires?

AIonization

BPhotoelectric

CVideo

DRate of rise

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by Britt at Feb 11, 2025, 11:20 AM

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9 days ago

I'm not sure, but I think Ionization detectors are better for detecting smoldering fires.

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12 days ago

I agree with Gretchen, Photoelectric detectors are more sensitive to smoldering fires.

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13 days ago

Photoelectric smoke detectors are the way to go for detecting those pesky smoldering fires. I'd say that's the obvious choice here.

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16 days ago

I think the best type for detecting smoldering fires is Photoelectric.

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