First Alert Onelink Safe & Sound User Manual page 24

Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms
Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
NOTE: This information is specific to the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm and is not applicable to the home
automation capability.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one smoke alarm on every level and in every
bedroom. In new construction, the smoke alarms must be AC powered and interconnected. See "Recommended
Placement" for details. For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a smoke alarm in all rooms, halls,
storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) and
100˚ F (37.8˚ C). Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the smoke alarms.
For your information, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 72, reads as follows:
Required Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of
occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:
In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms.
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• Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.4 m) of any
door to a sleeping room, the distance measured along a path of travel.
On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements.
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On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility), including
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basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.
In the living area(s) of a guest suite In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy
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NOTE: When using cleaning products, make sure accommodation spaces are well ventilated.
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Recommended Placement
Smoke Alarm
One on every level and
in every bedroom
Carbon Monoxide
One on every level and
in every bedroom
Fire Extinguisher
One on every level, plus
kitchen and garage
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IMPORTANT:
Specific requirements for smoke alarm installation vary from state to state
and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in
your area. It is recommended AC or AC/DC units be interconnected for added protection.
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
BASEMENT
HALLWAY BEDROOM
KITCHEN
GARAGE