Reliable Detector Testing Without Compromise in Hard to Reach Locations
Modern building designs increasingly place smoke detectors and aspirating smoke detection (ASD) systems in high or hard-to-reach locations—areas that are often difficult to access during routine maintenance. Yet these detectors remain critical to life safety and must be tested regularly to ensure compliance and functionality. This presentation explores the practical and regulatory challenges of testing detectors in such environments. It highlights the risks of non-compliance, outlines legal responsibilities, and presents effective solutions to support safe, reliable maintenance.
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Colin Chapman
Vice President of Engineering, Noventis Safety
SDi
Colin Chapman is Vice President of Engineering at Noventis Safety, the global fire and safety solutions brand encompassing SDi, HoseMonster, GVI and TSi. With deep technical expertise and extensive experience across product design, performance, and real world customer applications, Colin manages a global team working closely with customers, product teams, and commercial leaders to translate complex technical capabilities into clear value, helping organizations understand how Noventis Safety’s solutions are engineered to deliver reliability, differentiation, and measurable results in the field.
Colin Chapman is Vice President of Engineering at Noventis Safety, the global fire and safety solutions brand encompassing SDi, HoseMonster, GVI and TSi. With deep technical expertise and extensive experience across product design, performance, and real world customer applications, Colin manages a global team working closely with customers, product teams, and commercial leaders to translate complex technical capabilities into clear value, helping organizations understand how Noventis Safety’s solutions are engineered to deliver reliability, differentiation, and measurable results in the field.