Fire detectors must be made and installed in a manner that assures their ability to resist, without failure, all vibration, inertia, and other loads to which they may be normally subjected. Fire detectors must be unaffected by exposure to fumes, oil, water, or other fluids that may be present.
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14 CFR · PART 121
§ 121.275 Fire detectors.
Official text · Current as of Oct 19, 2026 · from eCFR
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