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8. Locations to Avoid
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In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
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Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or
be a photoelectric type.
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Do not install within 6 ft. of heating or cooking appliances.
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Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
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In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or rise above 100ºF, such as garages and unfinished attics.
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In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
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In very humid areas (above 95% RH, non-condensing). Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
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In insect-infested areas.
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Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower, forced
air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow areas.
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Near lights. Electronic “noise” generated by the electronics may cause nuisance alarms.
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Do not install near vents, flues, chimneys.
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Do not install near fans, doors, windows or areas directly exposed to the weather.
