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Jul 30, 2024 • 2 min read
Interesting question, right? Most people know that smoke sets off smoke alarms, but does vapour? In places that allow vaping indorrs, should you be concerned that your vape device could trigger a smoke detector?
Come along as we explore whether vape devices can really set off smoke alarms and, if so, what types of smoke alarms are likely to react to vapour. No matter the situation, always remember to use proper vaping etiquette when vaping indoors. We’ll share our top tips towards the end of this guide.
The short answer is yes, vapour from vape devices can trigger certain types of smoke alarms in enclosed spaces. The longer answer is "it depend" (we'll get into that in the next question). Always check the rules and regulations where you are before attempting to vape indoors to avoid any issues.
First, it’s important to know that not all smoke alarms are triggered by smoke. Some are set off by heat while others use small beams of light to detect smoke in the air.1 Remember in the previous question when we said "it depends"? That's because some smoke detectors can be triggered by vaping. Read on to find out which.
Heat-sensitive alarms are designed to respond to heat in the air if there's a fire, and therefore are the least likely to be triggered by vapour.2
Ionisation smoke detectors work by monitoring the air particles between two electrically charged metal plates.3 If smoke disrupts the charged particles, the alarm is triggered. These types of smoke alarms can be triggered by vapour since vapour and smoke have a similar effect on fire alarms.4
Photoelectric (optical) smoke detectors project a small beam of light onto a sensor chamber to detect smoke particles. Smoke disrupts the beam and triggers the alarm. Vapour can disrupt the light beam in the same way that smoke can, triggering the alarm.
In fact, vapour may even be more likely to set off these detectors than cigarette smoke as some vaping devices produce more detectable ‘particles’ than cigarettes.1
Possibly. Whether vaping sets off hotel smoke alarms depends on the type of alarm in the room. Your best bet is to respect hotel policies and never attempt to vape in hotel rooms where vaping is prohibited.
The rules in Canada and internationally are clear: you cannot vape on a plane. You may be able to travel with your vape device on a plane, but, like smoking, you can’t use it anywhere onboard the aircraft.
You can learn more about travelling with vapes on planes in our guide.
Smoke alarms aside, you should always show good manners when vaping indoors. Here are our top tips for good vaping etiquette:
We've got more to share about where you can and can’t vape in our guide.
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