RADION Life Safety
Smoke and heat detector installation | en
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Bosch Security Systems, B.V.
Installation manual
2020.06 | 03 | F.01U.361.555
For minimum protection
- Smoke Alarm on each story
- in each sleeping area
- every 6.4 m (21 ft) of hallways and rooms
- within 3.0 m (10 ft) of all bedroom doors
For recommended protection (in addition to the above):
- Smoke Alarms in every room (except kitchens and bathrooms)
- Heat Alarms located in kitchens, garages etc. within 5.3 m
(17 ft) of potential fire sources
Figure 5.1:
Smoke and heat detector locations
5.1.3
Single story building
Install the first smoke detector in a corridor or hallway between the sleeping and living areas.
Place the detector as near to the living area as possible. The alarm must be loud enough to
wake a person sleeping in a bedroom.
In buildings with more than one sleeping area, install:
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smoke detectors between each sleeping area and the living area
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heat detectors in the kitchen and garage
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
B
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m
B
ath
Dining Room
Laundry
Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Figure 5.2:
Sample detector placement
5.1.4
Ceiling mounting
A recommended installation location for smoke detectors is a central ceiling location. Mount
away from corners.
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At least 305 mm (12 in) from walls and corners.
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At least 305 mm (12 in) from any light fixture or object that might block smoke from
detection.
