Fire Safety - Kidde i9010CA User Manual

Fire Safety

NRC Information
Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of
a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable
detection of visible and invisible combustion products. The
radioactive element is safely contained in the chamber and
requires no adjustments or maintenance. This smoke alarm
meets or exceeds all government standards. It is
manufactured and distributed under license from the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Additional Recommendations
The National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72
provides the following information:
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. (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.
Smoke Detection - Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
Required number of smoke alarms (as shown in Image 1A and
Image 1B): 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 the smoke alarms in the kitchen, attic (finished or
unfinished), or garage is normally not recommended, as
these locations occasionally experience conditions that can
result in improper operation.
Alarms should be installed in accordance with the National
Fire Protection Association's Standard 72 (NFPA,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269). Notify your local
fire department and insurance company of your smoke
alarm installation.
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