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5 Fire & Carbon Monoxide Protection
Recommended Smoke Alarm Placement
Early warning fire detection is best achieved when fire detection equipment is installed in all rooms and areas of the premises. Equipment should be installed as
follows:
DINING
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM
SMOKE
ALARM
A smoke alarm should be located between the sleeping
area and the rest of the family living unit.
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
TV
ROOM
DINING
KITCHEN
SMOKE
ALARMS
LIVING
ROOM
In family living units with more than one (1) sleeping
area, a smoke alarm should be provided to protect
each sleeping area.
Indicates a required smoke alarm
Indicates an optional smoke alarm
if door is not provided between
living and recreation rooms
Indicates additional smoke alarms
required for new construction
BED
ROOM
BED
ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
HALL
BASEMENT
DINING
ROOM
A smoke alarm should be
located on each story.
IMPORTANT
: Regulations pertaining to smoke alarm installations vary. For more information, contact your local fire
department or local authority having jurisdiction.
LIVING
ROOM
BASEMENT
BED
ROOM
HALL
BED
ROOM
RECREATION ROOM
A
B
C
D
In split-level configurations, smoke
alarms are optional where a door is
not provided between a living and
recreation room.
Figure 1
Recommended Smoke Alarm Placement
Safety Tips
Develop an Emergency Action Plan and discuss it with all occupants of the home or business. See "Emergency Action Plan" on the next page.
Draw a map of the home showing all doors and windows.
Identify at least two (2) ways out of every room (if possible) and practice using those ways out.
Ensure that all outside doors open easily.
Agree on an outdoor meeting place, such as a light pole, mailbox, or tree that is a safe distance from the dwelling.
Teach children how to escape on their own in the event that no one is available to assist them.
Always close doors behind you as you leave.
Conduct a “fire drill” at least twice a year, and at both day and night. Ensure every occupant participates.
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