Dust and Smoke Detectors Hi Brendon,
We have had a couple of incidents on site where dust has set off the emergency alarm.
1. using a leaf blower to blow out a long hallway in our amenities building.
2. Painter's hand sanding a wall in the same area
Neither of these events involved excessive amounts of dust.
We have been advised that we temporarily impair up to four (by capping off, you can get proper covers) detectors before needing to put in place an official impairment with FENZ/Insurance to complete these works. Obviously, procedures must be in place and followed.
The install or managing company can also impair the required detectors for you. But I would advise you look into the impairment notice criteria (the company may be able to help you there).
Hope this helps.