The SMDC-1 from Life Safety Consultants is a disposable cover for smoke and heat detectors. It shields detector heads from dust, paint overspray, drywall dust, and other airborne debris. As a result, you avoid false alarms during construction and renovation work.
Each cover is made from lightweight polyethylene. The covers slip over virtually any standard detector head — no tools required. In addition, you do not have to remove the detector itself. Each pack contains 25 covers sized for the most common detector footprints used in commercial and residential fire alarm systems.
Why Contractors and Facilities Teams Use the SMDC-1
Pulling and reinstalling detector heads during construction takes time and creates risk. The SMDC-1 eliminates that downtime. First, cover the detector before work begins. Then, remove the cover when the jobsite is clear. Finally, the sensor beneath stays clean, calibrated, and ready for service.
These covers are also a code-compliant solution. In fact, fire alarm manufacturers and AHJs widely recommend them when temporary protection is required during construction.
Key Features
- Lightweight polyethylene — flexible, dust-tight fit over standard detector heads
- Protects against paint overspray, drywall dust, insulation fibers, and construction debris
- Prevents false alarms during renovation — no need to disconnect detectors
- Easy slip-on, slip-off application — no tools needed
- Fits virtually all standard smoke and heat detector heads
- Single-use disposable design — use once, then discard
- Recommended by manufacturers to protect analog and addressable sensor elements
- Helps maintain UL listing compliance by preventing sensor contamination
Specifications
- Material: Polyethylene (disposable)
- Application: Smoke detectors, heat detectors — standard commercial footprints
- Installation: Slip-on, no tools required
- Use: Single-use disposable; remove after construction
- Pack quantity: 25 covers per pack
Compatible With
- Commercial smoke detector heads — addressable and conventional
- Heat detector heads — fixed temperature and rate-of-rise
- Common brands: Simplex, Notifier, EST/Edwards, Siemens, Gamewell, System Sensor, Kidde, Hochiki, and more
Typical Applications
- Drywall installation and finishing
- Painting and spray-texture work
- Sanding and insulation work
- New construction, tenant improvements, and remodels
- Hospital renovations and school construction
Order from Life Safety Consultants
The SMDC-1 is a staple accessory for any contractor or facilities team managing fire alarm systems through construction phases. Protecting detectors at the source prevents nuisance alarms and costly service calls. Furthermore, it keeps your project on schedule and your fire alarm system reliable. Life Safety Consultants stocks these covers alongside a full range of fire alarm accessories and replacement parts.
For more information, contact the Life Safety Consultants team at (888) 557-0558, or email us at: sales@lifesafetycom.com
Additional information
| Weight | .025 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5 × 5 × .25 in |
| Condition | New |
| Part Type | Dust Cover, Smoke Detector |
| Manufacturers | Mircom |
