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7. Locations To Avoid
(See Figures 6-A, 6-B, & 6-C for recommended locations)
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In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
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Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence
feature and should not be installed within 6 ft of cooking appliances.
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Do not install within 6 ft of heating appliances.
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Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
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In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or rise above 100ºF, such as garages and unfinished
attics.
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In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or a failure to alarm.
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In very humid areas (above 95% RH, non-condensing) as moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
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In insect-infested areas.
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Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower,
forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air
flow areas.
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Near lights. Electronic “noise” generated by the lights may cause nuisance alarms.
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Do not install near vents, flues, or chimneys.
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Do not install near fans, doors, windows or areas directly exposed to the weather..
NOTE:
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination (alarm and detector
guard) has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.