This study quantitatively analyzed the effect of ceiling height on the response time of rate of rise heat detectors. A 7 m × 5 m simulation model was constructed using the PyroSim program, and scenarios were conducted by varying the installation height from 4.0 m to 7.5 m in 0.5 m increments. A wooden pallet fire source, placed at a height of 1.22 m, was simulated. The simulation results showed that as the installation height increased, the response time was delayed from 155.6 seconds to 204.6 seconds a difference of approximately 49 seconds. Meanwhile, the activation temperature decreased from 50.4 ℃ to 43.4 ℃, representing a drop of about 7 ℃. These findings indicate that in structures with higher ceilings, the responsiveness of detectors may be compromised due to the delayed arrival of hot air flows. Therefore, current height based installation standards in prescriptive design should be re-evaluated for high ceiling structures. Complementary design measures such as optimized placement, detector type selection, and increased installation density are recommended.