BEDROOM
HALL
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
FINISHED BASEMENT
MULTI-STORY RESIDENCE
KEY:
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Minimum required smoke alarm locations
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Recommended additional smoke alarm locations
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Smoke alarms with hush features recommended for additional protection
IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT AND EXCEPTION INFORMATION
1. 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.
2. Install a minimum of two smoke alarms in every home, no matter how small the home.
3. Install a smoke alarm in each room that is divided by a partial wall (either coming down from the ceiling at
least 8 inches, or coming up from the floor).
4. Install a smoke alarm in lived-in attics or attics which house electrical equipment like furnaces, air conditioners,
or heaters.
DO NOT INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS
1. Near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces, hot water
heaters). Use specialized smoke alarm with unwanted alarm control for this areas.
2. In areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines. Install at least 10
feet away from these areas.
3. Near air returns or heating and cooling supply vents. Install at least 3 feet away from these areas. The air could
blow smoke away from the detector, interrupting its alarm.
0.9M(3ft)
0.9M(3ft)
ANYWHERE
IN THIS AREA
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE
FROM PEAK
DINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
MOBILE HOME
SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE,APARTMENT,
10C
M
(4'
')
10C
M
(4'
')
CEILING
BEST HERE NEVER HERE
ACCEPTABLE HERE
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IMU
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SIDEWALL
MINIMUM
10CM(4'')
