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Also, as required by the California State Fire Marshal:
“Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire
detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows:
a smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but
outside the bedrooms), and heat or smoke alarms in the living rooms,
dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms,
closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.”
Important Smoke Alarm Placement
and Exception Information
• Install a smoke alarm as close to the center of the ceiling as possible.
If this is not practical, mount no closer than 4 inches from a wall or
corner. Also, if local codes allow, install smoke alarms on walls,
between 4 and 12 inches from ceiling/wall intersections.
• Install a minimum of two smoke alarms in every home, no matter how
small the home. New construction codes require a minimum of two
interconnected smoke alarms in newly built homes.
• Install a smoke alarm in each room that is divided by a partial wall
(either coming down from the ceiling at least 24 inches, or coming
up from the floor).
• Install smoke alarms on peaked, cathedral, or gabled ceilings 3 feet
from the highest point (measured horizontally).
• Install a smoke alarm in lived-in attics or attics which house electrical
equipment like furnaces, air conditioners, or heaters.
Compliance and Proper Applications
• This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single-family house-
hold. In multi-family buildings, each individual living unit should have
its own alarms. It is not a substitute for a complete commercial alarm
system. It should be used only as
supplemental
protection in hotels,
motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, or group homes.
• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of
family living units. It is not designed to measure compliance with
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial
or industrial standards.
WARNING
DO NOT Install Smoke Alarms:
• In areas with high humidity (bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or
washing machines). Install at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
these areas if possible. Note: Steam and aerosol sprays can disable
the alarm.
• Near air returns or within 3 feet (1 meter) of heating and cooling supply
vents. The air could blow smoke away from the alarm, interrupting
its alarm.
• In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas. Loose particles
interfere with smoke alarm operation.
• Within 3 feet (1 meter) of fluorescent lighting. Electrical noise may
cause nuisance alarms.
• With alarm guards unless the combination of alarm and guard has
been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
• In closets, crawlspaces, unused attics, or unheated areas where sur-
rounding air temperatures may go below 40ºF (4.4ºC) or above 100ºF
(37.8ºC).
• Within five feet of any fuel-burning appliance (stove, kerosene heater,
furnace, fireplace, etc.).
• Within one foot of any wall, corner, or other dead air space.
• In rooms where chemicals or cleaning supplies are frequently used
(paint, hair spray, thinner, etc.). Allow plenty of ventilation in rooms
where chemicals are used.
• Directly above a sink, bathtub or basin.
• Directly above or below air exchanges or heating vents.
• Behind drapes, furniture, or appliances that could block air flow
to the alarm.
• This smoke alarm cannot be used in recreational vehicle
applications.
KITCHEN
DINING
ROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM
DINING
ROOM
BASEMENT
HALL
/
TV ROOM
DINING
ROOM
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
For best protection, install a smoke alarm in EVERY room.
In addition,
we recommend that all smoke alarms be interconnected.
SMOKE ALARM
COMBO SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Key
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
