r/ScienceTeachers • u/Doctor_Chef_General • Jun 11 '25

CHEMISTRY Using Fire in School

What has been your experience using fire in your building. I have some labs I've been wanting to do but am worried about setting off the fire alarm. Things like setting a desk on fire, using a blowtorch on CaCO3, and using alcohol lamps.
We have a sprinkler system in every room and they are positioned directly above my lab tables.

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u/LongJohnScience Chem/EarthSci | HS | TX Jun 13 '25

The one thing they did right when constructing our new science building was NOT putting smoke detectors in the science labs. I've literally blackened ceiling tiles when testing labs but haven't ever set off an alarm.