4,584,246
It's interesting, isn't it? Most only seem note they are in place and push the button. I believe it's probably due to a lawsuit and liability...especially here in California.
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Marco Giancola
Miami Beach, FL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
5,116,528
I've never seen smoke spray used. Didn't even know it existed.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Marco Giancola
Miami Beach, FL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, ...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
1,847,771
No not with smoke spray. I guess you can set the kitchen on fire to see if it 'really' works also.
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Marco Giancola
Miami Beach, FL
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
1,202,572
No. But they must be certified good by the fire department who push the buttons,,,no smoke
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
921,504
Hmmm. you inspector has without thought, provided you a house warming/closing gift idea.
I have witnessed the inspector executing the battery test ONLY.
Hmmm, how do you suggest the carbon monoxide detector be tested. That one be a truly LETHAL can of spray.
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Christine Kankowski No...
Poway, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
5,258,256
I agree with Michael Jacobs - everything seems to be a liability these days but, you can purchase the spray cans yourself and test them every 6 months.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
3,350,589
Placement and testing is all that they are required to do. And, yes ,my inspetor does that. If a owner wants to test it ... they can spray with smoke. Additionally, buy updated 10 year lithium battery type detectors and regularly spray with smoke. People need to be more responsible and accountable for their own safety. I agree with Michael Jacobs - I can see someone suing because they are allergic to smoke!!!
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Christine Kankowski No...
Poway, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,416,038
There are some that do, but most do not use a spray. That is a great questions for them in the future
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,073,399
no. they just push the button.
checking that it works, with the smoke spray, is just a moment-in-time. there's no guarantee it will still work, 30-60 days later....
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,773,261
Exactly what Michael Jacobs said After all we hold the distinction for most litigious state. A
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
6,424,873
These things are more like a disposable appliance than a part of the real estate. Have your buyer pull out a match and test it, replace if necessary.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,684,769
Bic cigarette lighter.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
542,913
No, I have never seen them use the smoke spray.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
5,583,328
yes, they do.... always....
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,063,230
What Michael Jacobs said.
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,800,132
846,475
Only push the button. Never saw smoke spray.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
599,734
Ii've never seen anyone test a detector with smoke spray.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
808,779
Not with smoke spray never heard of it, but do push the button.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
716,659
What an awesome question! I never seen one single home inspection report with any reference about smoke detectors. From now on, I'll pay attention to this - many thanks to you.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,988,013
Yes I see them do it. They bring a ladder to be able to reach them.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
43,981
I have not seen my inspector use smoke spray but I will pay closer attention to what he does at our next inspection. I was told that detectors should be replaced every 4 years.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,231,853
Thanks for the question. Never went any further than testing the button myself
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,242,204
I have compliants that smoke detectors go off suddenly. I suspect they are smoking weeds.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,525,616
290,969
No, our Home Inspectors do not test the smoke detectors Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula. And in some homes/rooms you could not get to them easily! I have never seen a smoke spray. I agree with many, that Michael Jacobs is correct!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
809,258
I don't know of inspectors that use a smoke spray to test. -Kasey
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,785,456
No smoke spray or fire drills...if the light or the buzz goes on...I'm done here
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,506,923
I don't recall seeing an inspector test the button, let alone using a smoke spray to disrupt the beam.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
902,428
Only for batteries; have not seen smoke spray tests.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,967,166
No , they just push the button, but you have a good point.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,245,501
Like Nina, no idea that smoke spray for testing detectors existed!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
444,170
Usually they do. However in some homes the very high ceilings make them difficult to reach.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
914,098
Push button and check date of manufacture and date of last install.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,712,876
4,906,660
This is not a requirement; however, Sweet Brown wishes it were:
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
7,870,977
8,119
5,879,696
My inspector does push the button, but not with smoke spray. Will need to ask him about this.
1,617,916
3,071,589
1,728,767
4,319,873
Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula - in MA, it is the responsibility of the sellers.
3,986,308