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ESL Wireless Smoke Detector
Figure 2. Detector Placement
NFPA Guidelines
NFPA 72, 5.5.2.1 Total (Complete) Coverage. If required and unless otherwise modified by 5.5.2.1.1 through 5.5.2.1.6, total
coverage shall include all rooms, halls, storage areas, basements, attics, lofts, spaces above suspended ceilings, and other
subdivisions and accessible spacesas well as the inside of all closets, elevator shafts, enclosed stairways, dumbwaiter
shafts, and chutes.
NFPA 72, 5.5.2.2* Partial Coverage. Where partial coverage is required, detection devices shall be provided in all common
areas and work spaces, such as corridors, lobbies, storage rooms, equipment rooms, and other tenantless spaces where
detection operation is in accordance with this Code for environment in those spaces.
NFPA 72, 5.5.2.3* Selective Coverage. Where codes, standards, laws, or authorities having jurisdiction require the protec-
tion of selected areas only, the specified areas shall be protected in accordance with this Code.
NFPA 72, 5.5.2.4.1 Nonrequired Coverage. Where installed, detection that is not required by an applicable law, code, or
standard, whether total (complete), partial, or selective coverage, shall conform to the requirements of this Code.
Exception: Spacing requirements of Chapter 5.
NFPA 72, 5.5.2.4.2 Where nonrequired detection devices are installed for a specific hazard, additional nonrequired detection
devices shall not be required to be installed throughout an entire room or building.
NFPA 72, 5.6 Heat-Sensing Fire Detectors Heat-sensing fire detectors shall be installed in all areas where required by other
NFPA codes and standards or by the authority having jurisdiction.
NFPA 72, 11.5.3.1 New Apartment Buildings, Detection. 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
(2) Outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms
(3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basement
NFPA 72, 11.5.4.1Existing Apartment Buildings, Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the
specified for specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:
(1) Outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms
(2) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basement
Exception: Single-station smoke alarms without a secondary (standby) power source shall be permitted..
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