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1. Kitchens or garages
2. Any area subjected to relative humidity outside the range of 10%-93%, for example bathrooms
3. Any area where the temperature may fall below 0°C or exceed 40°C.
4. Within 1m of any heating or cooling vents
5. In any bug or insect infested area
6. In areas of excess dust
7. Near fluorescent lights – electronic ‘noise’ may cause nuisance alarming
AVOID THESE LOCATIONS
4”
(10cm)
Minimum
20”
(50cm)
Minimum
12”
(30.5cm)
Minimum
CEILING
SIDE
WALL
NOT IN
THIS AREA
ACCEPTABLE HERE
BEST HERE
DIAGRAM 1
50cm NOT
IN THIS
AREA
DIAGRAM 2
DO NOT INSTALL
100cm
ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
DEAD AIR
1. Smoke alarms must be installed in accordance with local and national regulations.
Please check your State Fire Department requirements prior to installation.
2. As a minimum, smoke alarms should be located between sleeping areas and potential
sources of fire such as a kitchen, heater or basement. In single story homes with one sleeping
area, an alarm should be installed in the hallway outside the room. In single story homes with two
or more sleeping areas, a minimum one alarm for each area is required. In multilevel dwellings,
an alarm should be installed outside and inside each sleeping area, in the basement, and on
every level of the home.
3. Smoke alarms are best installed as close to the centre of the ceiling as possible. As a minimum,
the alarms should be located at least 30cm from walls. If wall mounted, it should be at least 30cm
from the ceiling.
(Diagram 1.)
4. Larger rooms, in excess of 10m in length, should have multiple alarms installed.
5. For buildings with a peaked, or cathedral type ceiling, the alarm musty be installed at least 50cm
from the apex.
(Diagram 2.)
6. Do not mount the alarm on an external wall of a mobile home, as they may be subjected to
excessive heat.
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
SUGGESTED SMOKE ALARM LOCATIONS