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AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

NFPA 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11

“For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72,

reads as follows:”

“11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units.”

“11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or

standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station

Smoke Alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms.

Exception: Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing

one- and two-family dwelling units. (2) Outside of each separate sleeping area,

in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms. (3) On each level of the dwelling

unit, including basements Exception: In existing one- and two family dwelling

units, approved Smoke Alarms powered by batteries are permitted.”

“A.11.8.3 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The required number of Smoke

Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas

separated by a door from the areas protected by the required Smoke Alarms.

For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of

additional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional

areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room,

and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms. The installation of

Smoke Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not

normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions

that can result in improper operation.”

California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)

Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection

equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A Smoke Alarm

installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside bedrooms),

and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,

kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage

rooms, basements, and attached garages.

LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS

For best performance, it is recommended you AVOID installing Smoke

Alarmsin these areas:

• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form when

something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages,

and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sources

of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater,space heater) if

possible. In areas wherea20-foot (6 m) distance is not possible – in modular,

mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke

Alarm be placed as far fromthese fuel-burning sources as possible. The

placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a

reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce “unwanted”

alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is placed directly next

to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these areas as much as possible.

• In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the

sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.

• In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms with

showers. Keep units at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from showers,

saunas, dishwashers, etc.

• Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4˚ C) or above 100˚ F

(38˚ C), including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or unfinished

attics or basements.

• In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly over

the stove or range. Keep laundry room Smoke Alarms free of dust or lint.

•Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow

smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching the sensing chamber.

• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber

and cause unwanted alarms.

• Less than 12 inches (305mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical “noise”

can interferewith the sensor.

•In “dead air” spaces. “Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching

the Smoke Alarm.

Avoiding Dead Air Spaces

“Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm.

Toavoid dead air spaces, follow the installation recommendations below.

On ceilings, install Smoke Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as

possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke Alarm at least 4 inches

(102 mm) from the wall or corner.

For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke

Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm)

from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.

On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first Smoke Alarm within

3feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally. Additional

Smoke Alarms may be required depending on the length, angle, etc. of the

ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for sloped or

peaked ceilings.

SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire

detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment

buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term

health carefacilities, nursing homes, day carefacilities, or group homes of

any kind—even if they wereonce single-family homes. It is not a suitable

substitute for complete firedetection systems in warehouses, industrial

facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-residential

buildings which requirespecial firedetection and alarm systems.

Depending on the building codes in your area, this Smoke Alarm may

be used to provide additional protection in these facilities.

The following information applies to all four building types below:

In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC

powered Smoke Alarms only. In existing construction, AC, AC/DC, or DC

powered Smoke Alarms can be used as specified by local building codes.

Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety

Code)

,local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed

fireprotection requirements in buildings not defined as “households.”

1. Single-Family Residence:

Single family home, townhouse. It is recommended Smoke Alarms be

installed on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each

bedroom hallway.

2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:

Apartment building, condominium. This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in

individual apartments or condos, provided a primary fire detection system

already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like

lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas

may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire

protection ordinances/regulations.

3. Institutions:

Hospitals, day carefacilities, long-term health carefacilities. This Smoke

Alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident rooms,

provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire

detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches.

Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient

warning to all residents or meet local fireprotection ordinances/regulations.

4. Hotels and Motels:

Also boarding houses and dormitories. This Smoke Alarm is suitable for

use inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire

detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in

common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm

in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or

meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.

ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS

Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when electricity

fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to

install, and do not require professional installation. However, they do not provide

interconnected functionality.

AC powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses

smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.

ACwith battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided the

batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must be installed

by a qualified electrician.

Wireless Interconnected Alarms: Offer the same interconnected functionality

as with hardwired alarms, without wires. Units are easy to install and do not

require professional installation. They provide protection even when electricity

fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.

Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power

systems: AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated with true or pure

sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with most battery-powered

UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or “quasi sine

wave” inverters will damage the Alarm.If you are not sure about your inverter

or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.

Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke Alarms

should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and

an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the Americans With

Disabilities Act. Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units

alarm.

Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the

combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located,

installed and caredfor as described in the user’s manual, and if smoke reaches

them. If you are unsure which type of Smoke Alarm to install, refer to Chapter 2

of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72 (National Fire

Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection

Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building

codes may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas

of the home.

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