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9. 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.
10. NFPA Required Protection
The National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72 provides the following
information:
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.
Smoke Detection - 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 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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