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• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 300 mm from the side wall or light
fitting. (Figure 7-A)
• Where structural beams create an obstacle to flow of smoke across a ceiling: If the beam is less than 600
mm in depth, install an alarm on the underside of the beam. Otherwise, install an alarm both sides of the
beam, but no closer than twice the depth of the beam, or 500 mm, whichever is less.
• When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of
at a minimum of 150 mm below the ceiling, and the bottom edge of the alarm within 300 mm below the
ceiling. (Figure 7-A) The bottom of the alarm should also be above the level of any door opening.
• Install alarms in positions that are reasonably accessible for maintenance.
• Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings within 600 mm of the highest point (measured
vertically). (Figure 7-C)
• Install smoke alarms on the ceiling of tray-shaped ceilings, or within 300 mm of the ceiling. (Figure 7-D)
7.2 ReCoMMeNded loCAtIoNs foR Co AlARMs
Note: CO alarms should be installed following the guidance of relevant local standards, such
as EN 50292.
• Whether the alarm is wall-mounted or ceiling mounted, place the alarm a horizontal distance of between 1
metre and 3 metres from a fuel burning appliance.
• When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of
150 mm below the ceiling. The bottom of the alarm should also be at a level greater than the height of any
door or window.
• Locate within hearing distance of bedrooms* and place at sleeping height if a heating appliance is in the
bedroom.
• CO alarms in rooms with sloped ceilings should be located on the high side of the room.
• Ceiling mounted alarms should be at least 300 mm from any wall.
• If there is a partition in the room, locate the alarm on the same side of the partition as the potential source.
* A CO alarm should be installed in all rooms containing a fuel burning appliance. Additional CO alarms
should be installed in rooms where most awake time is spent, in every sleeping area, and on every level of
the home.
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