A smoke detection system as well as an apparatus and method for coupling a smoke detection system with a pipe communicating with an area to be monitored. The apparatus includes a first cylindrical body including a first end configured to receive and seal with a port of the smoke detection system, and a second end. The apparatus also includes a second cylindrical body including a first end coupled with the second end of the first cylindrical body, and a second end, with the second cylindrical body receiving the pipe with the second end. The apparatus further includes a gland coupled with the second end of the second cylindrical body, the gland being configured to receive the pipe therethrough and tighten to seal with the pipe, such that the pipe communicates with the smoke detection system, via at least the first cylindrical body.