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Smoke detection – are More alarms desirable?
The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for
those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For
this reason, it is recommended that the resident consider the use of additional smoke alarms
for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas include the basement, bed-
rooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required
smoke alarms. The installation of smoke alarms in attics (finished or unfinished), garages, or
within 6’ of a heating or cooking appliance is not normally recommended, as these locations
occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation.
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), heat or smoke detectors in the
living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets,
utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
