Household Fire Safety Audit; Fire Escape Planning - DSC Impassa User Manual

Smoke detectors should always be installed in USA in accordance with Chapter 11 of NFPA 72, the
National Fire Alarm Code: 11.5.1.1 Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for a
specific type of occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as
follows:
(1) In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms.
(2) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area,
within 6.4 m (21 ft) of any door to a sleeping room, the
distance measured along a path of travel.
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements.
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occu-
pancy (small facility), including basements and excluding
crawl spaces and unfinished attics.
(5) In the living area(s) of a guest suite.
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care
occupancy (small facility).
Figure 3
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and very toxic.
Carbon monoxide gas moves freely in the air. The human body is
most vulnerable to the effects of CO gas during sleeping hours.
For maximum protection, a CO alarm should be located outside
primary sleeping areas or on each level of your home. Figure 5
indicates the suggested locations in the home. The electronic sen-
sor detects carbon monoxide, measures the concentration and
sounds a loud alarm before a potentially harmful level is reached.
Do NOT place the CO alarm in the following areas:
• Where the temperature may drop below -10°C or exceed 40°C
• Near paint thinner fumes
• Within 5 feet (1.5 meter) of open flame appliances such as furnaces, stoves and fireplaces
• In exhaust streams from gas engines, vents, flues or chimneys
• In close proximity to an automobile exhaust pipe; this will damage the detector
PLEASE REFER TO THE CO DETECTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION SHEET
FOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION.

26. Household Fire Safety Audit

Read this section carefully for important information about fire safety.
Most fires occur in the home. To minimize this danger, we recommend that a household fire safety
audit be conducted and a fire escape plan be developed.
1. Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition? Check for frayed cords, overloaded
lighting circuits, etc. If you are uncertain about the condition of your electrical appliances or
household service, have a professional evaluate these units.
2. Are all flammable liquids stored safely in closed containers in a well-ventilated cool area? Clean-
ing with flammable liquids should be avoided.
3. Are fire-hazardous materials (e.g., matches) well out of reach of children?
Figure 1
Figure 3a
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Figure 2
Figure 4
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
GROUND
FLOOR
BASEMENT
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
Figure 5
GARAGE