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type of property the building regulations
require alarms to be interlinked You can
obtain further information from your local
fire service or building control department
at your local council offices These sources
generally provide advice on new builds or
projects that require planning permission
Your smoke alarm typically meets the
minimum requirements for family living
units in existing buildings, as long as at
least one unit is installed on each floor/
level of your property In order to achieve
the earliest fire warning, we recommend
that a smoke alarm is fitted in all rooms
where the temperature is normally
between 4°C (40°F) and 38°C (100°F)
LOUNGE
CELLAR
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
HALL
DINING ROOM
MINIMUM RECOMMENDATIONS
EXISTING HOMES
NOTE:
Kitchens should be covered by a
self contained heat detector.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL
PROTECTION
WARNING: The alarm positions shown
are based on typical homes Construction
and layout of individual dwellings will
vary, so this should be regarded only as a
guide Check with your local fire station for
further guidance
Multi-family or mixed occupant
residence (Tenancy building, student
accommodation)
Your smoke alarm can be used in
individual flats and bedsits, providing the
same conditions are met as for a single-
family residence However, there must
already be a primary fire detection system
that meets regulatory requirements
for common areas such as lobbies and
hallways
As a minimum, smoke alarms should
be located between sleeping areas and
potential sources of fire such as living
rooms and kitchens In single storey
homes, a smoke alarm should be installed
in the hallway, as close as possible to the
living accommodation
In single storey
homes with two separate sleeping areas, a
minimum of two smoke alarms is required,
one outside each sleeping area In multi-
level or split level homes, as a minimum
a smoke alarm should be installed on the
ground floor between the staircase and
any rooms in which a fire might start and
on each storey in circulation areas which
form part of the escape route (normally
hallways and landings)
Install smoke alarms in circulation areas
at a distance no greater than 7 5 m from
the farthest wall, no greater than 7 5 m
from a door to any room in which a fire
might start and no greater than 7 5 m from
the next smoke alarm If it is necessary
to place a smoke alarm on a wall, always
locate the detection element of the
alarm 150 mm to 300 mm (6 to 12 inches)
below the ceiling, and the bottom of the
alarm above the level of doors and other
openings In rooms with sloped ceilings
install smoke alarms 900 mm (3 feet) from
the highest point of the ceiling ‘Dead air’
at the peak of a ceiling may prevent smoke
from reaching the alarm in time to provide
an early warning
Institutions and Hotels
This includes motels, hospitals, day care
facilities, long-term health care facilities,
boarding houses and dormitories Your
SA700-AE-UK smoke alarm can be used
in individual sleeping / resident rooms,
providing the same conditions are met as
for a single-family residence However,
there must already be a primary fire
detection system that meets regulatory
requirements for common areas such
as lobbies and hallways Use of the
SA700-AE-UK smoke alarm in common
areas may not provide sufficient fire
warning to residents or meet regulatory
requirements
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