Covered smoke detector caught during inspection

Hi guys, need a little help/advice.

I'm in private halls, not university ones but still student halls and they did a random inspection (which they told me they wouldn't do and they would let us know when) and saw that I had covered my smoke detector.

I have depression and light incense when I can't sleep as it calms me down but the fire alarm always goes off so I assume they are sensitive and covered it, due to it being around 4am I didn't want it going off. I've been home for a few days and so forgot to take it down before leaving but the inspector said (to my housemate) that it is illegal and they clamp down hard on this kind of thing.

I am just wondering if anyone has been in the same position and if so what happened ???

Hi guys, need a little help/advice.

I'm in private halls, not university ones but still student halls and they did a random inspection (which they told me they wouldn't do and they would let us know when) and saw that I had covered my smoke detector.

I have depression and light incense when I can't sleep as it calms me down but the fire alarm always goes off so I assume they are sensitive and covered it, due to it being around 4am I didn't want it going off. I've been home for a few days and so forgot to take it down before leaving but the inspector said (to my housemate) that it is illegal and they clamp down hard on this kind of thing.

I am just wondering if anyone has been in the same position and if so what happened ???

Hi guys, need a little help/advice.
I'm in private halls, not university ones but still student halls and they did a random inspection (which they told me they wouldn't do and they would let us know when) and saw that I had covered my smoke detector.
I have depression and light incense when I can't sleep as it calms me down but the fire alarm always goes off so I assume they are sensitive and covered it, due to it being around 4am I didn't want it going off. I've been home for a few days and so forgot to take it down before leaving but the inspector said (to my housemate) that it is illegal and they clamp down hard on this kind of thing.
I am just wondering if anyone has been in the same position and if so what happened ???

Covering smoke detectors is illegal and dangerous. Remove the cover immediately. Many accommodations now use advanced systems like the Forensics Detectors Vape Detector, which are more precise in detecting various aerosols. Speak with management about:
Consider using essential oil diffusers or LED candles instead. Reach out to university counseling for depression support. Be honest with management - they may help find safe solutions that don't compromise fire safety. Remember, these rules exist to protect everyone.