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Industry Safety Standards
The required number of smoke alarms (protected areas
mentioned on the previous page) might not be reliable
enough to provide early warning for unprotected areas that
are separated by a door. For this reason, it is recommended
that the householder consider the use of additional smoke
alarms for those unprotected areas, for increased protection.
Additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining
room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not
protected by the required number of smoke alarms.
The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens, attics (finished
or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as
these locations occasionally experience conditions that can
result in improper operation.
