KEY:
●Minimum required smoke alarm locations
○Recommended additional smoke alarm locations
△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.
4.
In rooms where temperatures may fall below
5℃ or rise above 40℃.
5.
In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas where loose particles interfere with smoke alarm
operation.
WARNING!
Incorrect orientation will result in a decrease in operational effectiveness.
