Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Turning Off the Battery Operated Smoke Sensor
• Method 2 of 4: Disabling Wired Fire Alarms
• Method 3 of 4: Disabling the Inoperative Smoke Sensor
• Method 4 of 4: Disabling Commercial Fire Alarms
• Warnings

Smoke detectors are important devices that can save your life in the event of a fire. They can also cause inconvenience if the alarm goes off while cooking. It all depends on the device - to disable the fire alarm, you just need to press a button or perform a more complex sequence of actions.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Turning Off the Battery Operated Smoke Sensor

1. 1 Find the triggered device. Search the house for a triggered fire alarm device. You can recognize it not only by the warning signal, but also by the rapidly flashing red paw on the front panel. Since a fire detector is a stand-alone device, you don't have to worry about triggering one of the other detectors in the house.
2. 2 Restart the alarm. Most modern battery operated fire alarms can be restarted by holding down the button on the front of the unit for 15 seconds. If you have an older model, try unscrewing the sensor from the wall or ceiling and holding down the button on the back.
3. 3 Replace or remove the batteries if the alarm cannot be silenced. If restarting the sensor does not turn off the alarm, check the condition of the batteries. Unscrew the device from the wall or ceiling and replace the batteries, then restart the device.If the alarm continues, remove the batteries.
   • When the batteries start to run out, the alarm stops working at full power, but only slightly beeps.
4. 4 Replace defective smoke detectors. If the alarm continues to turn on every time you insert the batteries, it may be time to purchase a new device. Battery-powered smoke detectors are available at hardware stores, home improvement stores, and home security stores. Depending on the quality of the device, their price ranges from 600 to 2500 rubles.
   • Check with your local fire department if they provide free or discounted smoke detectors.

Method 2 of 4: Disabling Wired Fire Alarms

1. 1 Restart each fire detector. Since the wired smoke detectors are in a single system, triggering one of them will start the entire system. To disable the alarm, you will have to restart each device individually by holding down a button on the front, side or rear panel. Some sensor models must first be unscrewed from the wall or ceiling to access the reset button.
   • The operation of only one sensor may indicate a malfunction of the device or the need to replace the batteries.
   • If the wired device is controlled from the console, look for the deactivation code in the user manual.
2. 2 If restarting the sensors does not help, de-energize the entire system. If the sensors are connected to a separate circuit breaker, press the corresponding lever. Otherwise, unplug multiple breakers that power individual parts of the house.
   • Circuit breakers are usually located in a garage, basement, or electrical panel.
   • If you decide to de-energize several rooms, turn off all appliances in them to avoid short circuits.
3. 3 Disable all smoke detectors. If the alarm persists, try turning off the sensors completely. To disconnect the device, twist the sensor counterclockwise and pull it out of the wall or ceiling. Remove the cable connecting the device to the house and remove the backup batteries if necessary. Repeat the same steps for each device.
4. 4 Call the landlord or fire department if necessary. If you are trying to turn off a wired fire alarm in an industrial building, residential complex or dorm, then you are unlikely to be able to do it yourself. Call your landlord, landlord, or fire department and ask them to turn it off.
   • Most alarms can be disabled remotely, but some systems require manual shutdown.
5. 5 Repair or replace broken smoke detectors. If the alarm goes off even when there is no fire, try replacing individual sensors or repairing the wires connecting them. The price of new devices usually ranges from 600 to 2500 rubles, and you can find them in hardware, hardware stores, as well as in stores specializing in home security systems .. If new devices also turn out to be faulty, hire an electrician to check the wiring in the house. ...

Method 3 of 4: Disabling the Inoperative Smoke Sensor

1. 1 If you have a modern alarm system, click on the mute button. In recent years, many companies have added a mute button to their alarms. This button allows you to temporarily disable the alarm so you can feel free to cook, smoke, or perform other activities that would normally trigger it. Look for the button labeled "Silence", "Hush" or similar on the device.
   • Many mute buttons combine an alarm test function.
   • Most mute buttons silence the alarm for 15-20 minutes.
2. 2 Remove the power supply from the alarm to completely de-energize it. If the alarm does not have a mute button or you need to disable it for an extended period of time, try removing its power source. Twist the device counterclockwise and then pull it out of the mounting hole. If the smoke detector is connected to an alarm system, remove the cable that secures it to the wall or ceiling and remove any additional power supplies. If the device is standalone, simply remove the batteries from it.
   • In some alarms, the batteries may be hidden behind a sliding or screwed panel.
3. 3 Check the user manual if necessary. Each smoke detector is unique in its own way, and many are designed so that they cannot be easily or accidentally disabled. If you are unable to locate the button or power source for the alarm, please refer to the user manual for that device model. If you do not have a physical copy of the manual, check the manufacturer's website for a digital copy.

Method 4 of 4: Disabling Commercial Fire Alarms

1. 1 Find the fire alarm control panel. Fire alarm systems in large commercial buildings are usually controlled from a single location. These panels are often placed in a control room or back room.
2. 2 Open the fire alarm control panel. If the panel is covered with a protective box, you will need a key to access the control panel. To activate it, you may need to enter a special code or use a small key.
3. 3 Follow the instructions on the panel to disable the fire alarm. Each individual commercial warning system has its own characteristics and, therefore, a unique shutdown procedure. However, they all ultimately boil down to the choice of a fire zone or a triggered notification device and pressing the "mute" or "restart" button.

Warnings

• Before turning off a triggered alarm, make sure that there is really no fire. Otherwise, leave the building immediately and call the fire department on 101 (mobile) or 01 (landline).