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).
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 7.5m
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 150mm 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
SA300-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 SA300-AE-UK smoke alarm in
common areas may not provide sufficient
fire warning to residents or meet
regulatory requirements.
Commercial and Industrial Premises
This smoke alarm is not intended for any
non-residential, commercial or industrial
application, nor for any other purpose
than described above.
