Recommended Fire Alarm Locations; National Fire Protection Associationstandard - 2gig Technologies GO!CONTROL User Manual

RECOMMENDED FIRE ALARM LOCATIONS

In the United States, this equipment shall be installed in accordance with the National Fire
Alarm Code, ANSI/NFPA 72, (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269). Printed information describing proper installation, operation, testing,
maintenance, evacuation planning, and repair service is to be provided with smoke detectors
and alarms.
National Fire Protection Association Standard #72
The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #72 recommends the following
placement for smoke detectors:
Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection
equipment in all rooms and areas of the household. The equipment should be installed as
follows:
• Install a smoke detector outside each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity
of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit, including
basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.
Also install smoke detectors in the living room, dining room, bedrooms, kitchen,
hallway(s), finished attics, furnace room, utility and storage rooms, and attached garages.
A Mount a smoke alarm between the sleeping area and the rest of the family unit.
B In family units with more than one sleeping area, mount a smoke alarm to protect each
sleeping area.
C Example of a residence that has required and optional areas for smoke alarms.
D For houses with multiple stories, mount a smoke alarm on each story.
Indicates an optional smoke alarm if a door is not provided between the Living and the
Recreation rooms.
Indicates a required smoke alarm.
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