11. NRC INFORMATION
Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a
radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection of
visible and invisible combustion products.
The radioactive element is safely contained in the chamber and
requires no adjustments or maintenance. This smoke alarm meets
or exceeds all government standards. It is manufactured and
distributed under license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
12. NFPA REQUIRED PROTECTION
Fire Safety in the Home: NFPA 72 is intended to provide reasonable
safety for persons in family living units. Reasonable fire safety can
be produced through the following three-point program:
(1) Minimizing fire hazards
(2) Providing fire-warning equipment
(3) Having and practicing an escape plan.
The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the
following information:
Where required by other governing 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 21
ft (6.4 m) of any door to a sleeping room, with 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 occupancy (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).
Smoke Detection - Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable
early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from
the areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason,
it is recommended that the householder consider the use of
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