For best protection, install a smoke alarm in EVERY room.
In addition, we recommend that all smoke alarms be interconnected.
Also, as required by the California State Fire Marshal:
“Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of
fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as
follows: a smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in
the vicinity, but outside the bedrooms), and heat or smoke alarms in
the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics,
furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and
attached garages.”
Model CCPB smoke alarms DO NOT meet NFPA minimum
requirements for new construction. Use this alarm only in
recommended smoke alarm locations.
Mobile Home Installation
• For minimum protection, smoke alarms should be installed in
compliance with H.U.D. Manufactured Home Construction Safety
Standards Title 24 CFR, Section 3280.208 and Section 3282.
• For additional protection, see single-story residence smoke alarm
requirements and recommendations for existing homes and new
construction.
NOTE: For mobile homes built before 1978, install smoke alarms on
inside walls between 4 and 12 inches from the ceiling (older mobile
homes have little or no insulation in the ceiling). This is especially
important if the ceiling is unusually hot or cold.
Additional Smoke Alarm Placement Information
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 wall mounting, install
smoke alarms on walls between 4 and 12 inches from ceiling/wall
intersections.
Install a smoke alarm in each room that is divided by a partial wall
(either coming down from the ceiling at least 24 inches, or coming
up from the floor).
Install smoke alarms on peaked, cathedral, or gabled ceilings, at or
within 3 feet from the highest point (measured horizontally).
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:
In areas where combustion particles are present.
(Combustion
particles are the by-products of something that is burning.) Areas to
avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, near furnaces, or
near hot water heaters. Place smoke alarm as far from the source of
combustion particles as possible to prevent nuisance alarms.
In damp or very humid areas
such as bathrooms with showers
where normal humidity may rise above 93% relative humidity. Areas
above this humidity level can cause a false alarm.
In direct air flow nor within 3 feet of heating and cooling supply
vents.
Install at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas. The
air could blow smoke away from the detector, interrupting its alarm.
In rooms where temperatures may fall below 40°F (4°C) or rise
above 100°F
(38°C).
In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas.
Loose particles
interfere with smoke alarm operation.
KITCHEN
DINING
ROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM
DINING
ROOM
BASEMENT
HALL
/
TV ROOM
DINING
ROOM
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
SMOKE ALARM
COMBO SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Key
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
WARNING
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3
CEILING
ACCEPTABLE HERE
NEVER HERE
TOP OF DETECTOR
ACCEPTABLE HERE
SIDE
WALL
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4 IN.
(O.1M)
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4 IN.
(O.1M)
MINIMUM
12 IN.
(O.3M)
MAXIMUM
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3'0
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ACCEPTABLE
HERE
SOFFIT
SUBWALL
24"
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