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Fire Alarm System Operation (cont'd)
Recommendations for Proper Protection
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE LOCATION OF FIRE AND
BURGLARY DETECTION DEVICES HELP PROVIDE PROPER COVERAGE FOR
THE PROTECTED PREMISES.
Recommendations For Smoke And Heat Detectors
With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to
the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's
(NFPA) Standard #72 noted below.
Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection
equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: For minimum
protection a smoke detector should be installed outside of each separate sleeping
area, and on each additional floor of a multi-floor family living unit, including
basements. The installation of smoke detectors in kitchens, attics (finished or
unfinished), or in garages is not normally recommended.
For additional protection the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoke
detectors in the living room, dining room, bedroom(s), kitchen, hallway(s), attic,
furnace room, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.
In addition, we recommend the following:
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Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where a smoker sleeps.
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Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where someone sleeps with the
door partly or completely closed. Smoke could be blocked by the closed door.
Also, an alarm in the hallway outside may not wake up the sleeper if the door is
closed.
•
Install a smoke detector inside bedrooms where electrical appliances (such as
portable heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers) are used.
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Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection
Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection
Heat-Activated Detectors
GARAGE
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