System Sensor’s 100, 200, 400, 500 and 800 Series ionization detectors are subject to a disposal fee, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to meet the company’s radioactive material license conditions.

As the manufacturer, System Sensor complies with those regulations regarding the proper disposal of ionization smoke detectors. For each detector returned to the company for disposal, System Sensor charges $3 per smoke detector to cover internal handling costs and to recycle the sealed source.

System Sensor only disposes of these detectors on a pre-paid basis. If detectors are returned without appropriate payment, the detectors will be returned to the sender with freight-collect terms. Note: The recycling fee does not apply to ionization smoke detectors returned under warranty or withdrawn from service at the direction of System Sensor.

Exempt Status

Purchasers and secondary distributors of ionization smoke detectors are exempt from regulations pertaining to the disposal of smoke detectors. According to Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations, a purchaser or secondary distributor in the United States can dispose of ionization detectors in a manner consistent with the disposal of any nonhazardous household refuse.   

Applications Outside of the U.S.

A similar exemption may exist in other countries. System Sensor will continue to verify exemptions on a case-by-case basis. In the event of a return, contact your System Sensor representative for appropriate direction regarding the return.

Packaging

Each ionization smoke detector returned to System Sensor must be enclosed in a sealed plastic bag. The sealed bags must be placed in new and sturdy corrugated overpack with shock-absorbing material to fill the empty spaces. Any single mailed package may not exceed 45 pounds (20.4 kilograms). Shipments to or within the United States are subject to Department of Transportation regulations.

After following these packaging instructions, the shipper must visit http://www.systemsensor.com/pdf/bulletins/ion_recycling.pdf. Then print the file and place it inside the package before sealing it to certify that:

THIS PACKAGE CONFORMS TO THE CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN 49 CFR 173.424 FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, EXCEPTED PACKAGEARTICLES, UN2911.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the System Sensor Customer Service

Department at 800-736-7672 or 630-377-5680.

 

Disclaimer: These packaging requirements are believed to meet the applicable ground and air transport regulations. To verify the current version of this bulletin, contact System Sensor Customer Service or check on-line at www.systemsensor.com/techbulletins

Tags: Guidelines, Smoke detection

Posted in Audible/Visible Notification, Fall 2007, Guidelines, Intelligent Detection

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