Kidde i9060CA User manual

Manual P/N 820-1496 Rev. A 04/08
ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this
user’s guide, which should be saved for future reference and
passed on to any subsequent owner.
Smoke Alarm
User’s Guide
i9060CA and i9080CA
i9060CA
with Safety Light
i9080CA
9VBattery Operated
SINGLE STATION
SMOKE ALARM

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Fire Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
Contents
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important
part of your family’s home safety plan. You can trust this
product to provide the highest quality safety protection. We
know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are
at stake.
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this alarm manual,
and save it for future reference. Teach children how to respond
to the alarms, and that they should never play with the unit.
If you have any questions about the operation or installation of
your alarm, please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at
1-800-880-6788.
Image 1C will help you determine the correct location of safety
products that will help make your home a safer place.
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Made in China. Patents Pending
Kidde Canada Inc.
P.O. Box 40, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
www.kiddecanada.com

Models i9060CA and i9080CA are designed to detect products
of combustion using the ionization technique. They contain 0.9
microcurie of Americium 241, a radioactive material. Distributed
under U.S. NRC License No. 32-23858-01E. Manufactured in
compliance with U.S. NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32.27. The
purchaser is exempt from any regulatory requirements. Do not
try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Refer to the instructions
in Warranty section for service.
WARNING: Battery door will not close unless battery is present.
Removal of battery will render the smoke alarm inoperative.
NOTE: Any statements referring to a battery, applies to both
batteries used with the i9080CA.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before installation and keep
this manual near the alarm for future reference.
Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Refer to the
instructions in Warranty section for service.
Installation
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Recommended Locations
• Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the sleeping
rooms. Try to monitor the exit path, as the sleeping rooms are
usually farthest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area
exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area (Image 1A).
• Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairway as stairways act
like chimneys for smoke and heat.
• Locate at least one alarm on every floor level (Image 1B).
• Locate an alarm in every sleeping room.
• Locate an alarm in every room where electrical appliances are
operated (i.e. portable heaters or humidifiers).
• Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the
door closed. The closed door may prevent an alarm not located in
that room from waking the sleeper.
• Smoke, heat, and combustion products rise to the ceiling and
spread horizontally. Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in
the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room.
Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction.
• For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid
thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling. For more details, see
Mobile Homes.
• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of
10 cm (4") from the side wall (Image 2A).
• When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the
top edge of the alarmat a minimum of 10 cm (4") and a
maximum of 30.5 cm (12") below the ceiling (Image 2A and 2B).
• Put smoke alarms at both ends of a hallway or large room if the
hallway or room is more than 9.1 m (30 ft) long. For large rooms,
one smokealarmis recommended for every 500 square feet of
floor space.
• Install smoke alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or
within 0.9 m (3') of the highest point (measured horizontally).
NFPA72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes
greater than 0.3 m in 2.4 m (1 foot in 8 feet) horizontally shall be
located on the high side of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “A row of
detectors shall be spaced and located within 0.9 m (3') of the peak
of the ceiling measured horizontally” (Image 2B and 2C).
Installation
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Installation
DINING
ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection
Ionization Type Smoke Alarm with
Hush
®
Control or Photoelectric Type
Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection
KITCHEN BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM KITCHEN
BEDROOMBEDROOM HALL
BASEMENT
IMAGE 1A
IMAGE 1C
IMAGE 1B
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN
BEDROOM
FAMILY ROOM
WORKSHOPBASEMENT
KITCHEN
HALL
GARAGE
MASTER
BEDROOM
FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
SMOKE
ALARMS
CARBON
MONOXIDE
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TALKING
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ALARM
TOTAL HOME PROTECTION
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• In homes that are not well insulated, extreme heat or cold can
be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly
insulated walls and roof. This may create a thermal barrier
which can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted
on the ceiling. If you are not sure about the insulation in your
home, or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either
hot or cold, install the alarm on an inside wall. In such homes,
install the smoke alarm with the top edge of the alarm at a
minimum of 10 cm (4") and a maximum of 30.5 cm (12")
below the ceiling (Image 2A).

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Installation
• Install Smoke Alarms on tray-shaped ceilings (coffered ceilings) on
the highest portion of the ceiling or on the sloped portion of the
ceiling within 12” (305mm) vertically down from the highest point
(Image 2D).
Locations to Avoid
• Do not install within 0.9 m (3') of the following: The door to a
kitchen, or a bathroom that contains 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.
• Do not place the alarm where drapes or other objects will
block the sensor. Smoke must be able to reach the sensor to
accurately detect conditions.
• Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings, “A” frame ceilings
or gabled roofs. (Less than 10 cm (4") from the peak of an “A”
frame type ceiling.)
• Install at least 30.5 cm (12") away from fluorescent lights as
electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms.
• Keep out of insect infested areas. Avoid excessively dusty, dirty
or greasy areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or
failure to alarm.
• Extreme temperatures may effect the sensitivity of the alarm.
Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than
4.4°C (40°F) or hotter than 37.8°C (100°F), such as garages
and unfinished attics.
•Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is
greater than 85%. Very humid areas, with moisture or steam,
can cause nuisance alarms.
• Avoid placing ionization smoke alarms in kitchen areas.
Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm
is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be a
photoelectric type.
• Do not place in the garage. Particles of combustion are
present when you start your automobile.
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless
the combination (alarm and guard) has been evaluated and
found suitable for thatpurpose.

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Installation
IMAGE 2A
IMAGE 2C
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK
CEILING
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IMAGE 2B

Installation
Mounting
CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable!
NOTE: Any statements referring to a battery, applies to both
batteries used with the i9080CA.
NOTE: Any statements referring to a battery reminder tab,
applies to both battery reminder tabs used with the i9080CA.
• Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by
holding the plate and twisting the alarm in the direction
indicated by the “OFF” arrow on the alarm cover.
• To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hall-way,
or wall, the “A” line on the mounting plate should be parallel
with the hallway when ceiling-mounted, or horizontal when
wall mounted (Image 3A).
• Secure the mounting plate to the wall or ceiling with the
anchors and screws provided (Image 3B).
• For aesthetic reasons, the suggested position for wall mounting
is with the button(s) facing down (Image 3C).
• Press the battery reminder tab down into the battery
compartment while inserting the battery (Image 3E).
CAUTION: If the battery reminder tab is not held down in the
battery compartment by the battery, the battery door will not
close and the unit will not attach to the mounting plate.
•Alignment marks are provided on the edge of the mounting
plate and the alarm. After installing the mounting plate, place
the alarmonto the mounting plate, making sure the alignment
marks are lined up. Twist the alarm in the direction indicated by
the “ON” arrow on the alarm cover (Image 3D) until it locks
in place.
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ANYWHERE IN THIS
AREA
30 cm (12")
IMAGE 2D

Installation
Alarm Tamper Resist Feature
• To make the smoke alarm tamper-resistant, a locking pin has
been provided in the bag with the screws and anchors. Using
this pin will help deter children and others from removing the
alarm from the mounting plate. To use the pin, insert it into
the hole in the side of the alarm after the alarm has been
installed on the mounting plate (Image 3F).
NOTE: The tamper-resistant pin will have to be removed in order
to change the battery. Use long nose pliers to pull the pin out of
the hole. It is now possible to remove the alarm from the
mounting plate.
Mobile Homes
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy
efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended in Recommended
Locations and Image 2A.
In mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present
standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the
outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof. This
may create a thermal barrier that can prevent the smoke from
reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such units, install
the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm
at a minimum of 10 cm (4") and a maximum of 30.5 cm (12")
below the ceiling (Image 2A and 2B).
If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or
if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or
cold, install the alarm on an inside wall. For minimum protection,
install at least one alarm close to the sleeping rooms. For
additional protection, see Image 1A and 1B.
WARNING: Test your smoke alarm operation after R.V.or mobile
home vehicle has been in storage, before each trip and at least
once a week during use.
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Installation
A A
THIS SIDE UP FOR WALL MOUNTING
FACE VERS LE HAUT POUR INSTALLATION MURALE
5 5
IMAGE 3A IMAGE 3B
IMAGE 3C IMAGE 3D
“A” LINE
ALIGNMENT MARKS
SUGGESTED WALL
MOUNTING POSITION ROTATE TO MOUNT OR TOREMOVE
IMAGE 3E
BATTERY
REMINDER TAB
IMAGE 3F
TAMPER-RESIST
LOCKING PIN
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Operation
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always
stand an arms-length away from the unit when testing.
• After installation, test your alarm by depressing and holding
down the test button for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will
sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and battery is
working. If the alarm does not sound, the unit has a defective
battery or another failure.
The smoke alarm is operating once a fresh battery is installed and
testing is complete. When the smoke alarm ionization sensor
chamber senses products of combustion, the horn will sound a loud
(85db) alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles.
False Alarms
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette
smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is
blown directly into the alarm.
Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the
alarm is located close to the cooking area. Large quantities of
combustible particles are generated from spills or when broiling.
Using the fan on a range hood that vents to the outside (non-
recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible
particles from the kitchen.
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HUSH®Control Feature
Models i9060CA and i9080CA:
The Hush®button is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other
areas prone to false alarms.
The Hush®feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing
the smoke alarm circuit for about 8 minutes. This feature is to be
used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from
cooking, activates the alarm.
If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is
discovered, get out and call the fire department. If no fire is
present, check to see if one of the reasons listed in Locations to
Avoid may have caused the alarm.
The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the Hush®button on
the smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm
will silence immediately and the red LED will flash once every
10 seconds for 8 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a
temporarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will
automatically reset after approximately 8 minutes. If after this
period particles of combustion are still present, the alarm will
sound again.
The Hush®feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been
cleared of the condition causing the alarm.
NOTE: Dense smoke will override the Hush®control feature and
sound a continuous alarm.
CAUTION: Before using the alarm Hush®feature, identify the
source of the smoke and be certain a safe condition exists.
Operation
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Testing
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always
stand an arms length away from the unit when testing.
Test by pushing the Test button on the cover and hold it down
for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound the alarm if all the
electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working. If the alarm
does not sound, the unit has a defective battery or some other
failure. DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could
damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a fire.
Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation. Erratic or
low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective
alarm, and it should be returned for service (see Warranty
section).
This smoke alarm is equipped with a flashing red indicator light.
The red LED is located under the test button and will flash every
40 seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving power.
When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud
85db pulsating alarm, and the red LED rapidly flashes every 2
seconds, until the air is cleared.
Safety light equipped i9080CA will illuminate while the alarm
sounds, until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles.
Alarms failing an alarm test, or not operating normally, must be
replaced with a new alarm. Similarly, alarms more than 10 years
old must be replaced.
Maintenance
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Alarm Removal
If the smoke alarm tamper resist feature has been activated, refer
to the Alarm Tamper Resist Feature section for removal
instructions.
To remove the alarm from the mounting plate, rotate the alarm in
the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover.
Battery Replacement
This alarm has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the
alarm to “chirp” approximately every 30-40 seconds for a
minimum of seven (7) days when the battery gets low. Replace the
battery when this condition occurs.
Models i9060CA and i9080CA use a 9 V carbon zinc battery
(alkaline and lithium batteries mayalso be used). A fresh battery
should last for one year under normal operating conditions.
Use only the following 9 volt batteries for replacement:
Carbon-Zinc Type Eveready 1222
Gold Peak 1604P or 1604S
Alkaline Type Energizer 522
Duracell MN1604 or MX1604
Gold Peak 1604A
Panasonic 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI,
6AM6X and 6LR61 (GA)
Lithium Type Ultralife U9VL-J
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
WARNING: Use only the batteries specified above. Use of different
batteries than the recommended ones, may have a detrimental
effect on the smoke alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the
battery at least once a year, or at the same time you change your
clocks for daylight saving time. Be sure to follow the battery
installation instructions printed on the back of the alarm.
Maintenance
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NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!
Cleaning the Alarm
The alarm should be cleaned at least once a year.
• To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting plate as
outlined in previous sections. You can clean the alarm by using
compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose with a soft brush
attachment. Blow or vacuum around the perimeter of the
alarm to remove dust and dirt. The outside of the alarm can
be wiped with a damp cloth (do not use a wet cloth to avoid
water entering the unit).
• After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by
using the Test button. If cleaning does not restore the alarm to
normal operation, the alarm should be replaced.
• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere
with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke. Never attempt to
disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action will void your
warranty.
Replacing the Alarm
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Kidde
recommend replacing this alarm ten years from the date code
label (located on the back of the alarm).
Maintenance
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Maintenance
Safety Light
Model i9080CA
NOTE: If the safety light appears dim during regular testing,
replace both batteries immediately.
Use only the following 9 volt batteries for powering the
safet light:
Alkaline Type Energizer 522
Duracell MN1604 or MX1604
Gold Peak 1604A
Panasonic 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI,
6AM6X and 6LR61 (GA)
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
The safety light has a 6.3 V 250mA fuse lamp with an average life
of 50 hours. If the safety light fails to operate with a fresh
alkaline battery, then replace the lamp.
To replace the lamp, remove the alarm from the mounting
bracket by rotating the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow
on the cover (Image 3D, and Alarm Tamper Resist Feature
section if this feature has been activated).
Open the battery door and remove both batteries from the unit.
Grip the lamp holder handle with your thumb and finger and pull
out the lamp holder assembly. Slide the old lamp out of the lamp
holder and replace it with a new lamp.
Replace with the correct lamp type: Vanco #FTB 6 which is
available at most radio/tv repair stores.
Reinstall the lamp holder. It will snap easily into the base. Put
working batteries back in the alarm and remount the alarm on its
mounting bracket.
CAUTION: Use only the lamp specified. Use of a different lamp
may have a detrimental effect on the smoke alarm or the safety
light operation.
NOTE: The safety light is not intended to satisfy the requirements
for approved illumination under various local codes. Very thick
and/or dense smoke may obscure the light.

Limitations of Smoke Alarms
WARNING: Please read carefully and thoroughly.
• NFPA 72 states: Fire-warning equipment for residential occupancies
are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially
fatal fires. Victims are often intimate with the fire, too old or too
young, or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot
escape even when warned early enough that escape should be
possible. For these people, other strategies such as protection-in-place
or assisted escape or rescue would be necessary.
• Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of
possible fires at a reasonable cost; however, alarms have
sensing limitations. Ionization sensing alarms may detect
invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner
than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may
detect visible fire particles (associated with slow, smouldering
fires) sooner than ionization alarms. Home fires develop in
different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum
protection, Kidde recommends that both ionization and
photoelectric alarms be installed.
• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified
type, in good condition and installed properly.
• A.C. powered alarms (without battery backup) will not operate
if the A.C. power has been cut off, such as by an electrical fire
or an open fuse.
• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the
batteries and the alarm circuits are in good operating
condition.
• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not
reach the alarm. Therefore, smoke alarms may not sense fires
starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the other side of a
closed door or on a different floor.
• If the alarm is located outside the sleeping room or on a
different floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper.
• The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to
hear the smoke alarm. For maximum protection, a smoke
alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level
of a home.
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Fire Safety
• Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an
early warning of a fire, they are not a substitute for an
insurance policy. Home owners and renters should have
adequate insurance to protect their lives and property.
Good Safety Habits
Develop and practice a plan of escape!
• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least
two (2) escape routes from each room. Second story windows
may need an escape ladder.
• Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing
everyone what to do in case of fire.
•Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet
if a fire occurs.
• Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and
train them to leave your home when they hear it.
• Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire
drills at night. Ensure that small children hear the alarm and
wake when it sounds. They must wake up in order to execute
the escape plan. Practice allows all occupants to test your plan
before an emergency. You may not be able to reach your
children. It is important they know what to do.
• Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the
home and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to
use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency.
•Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all
sleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibility of individuals
in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide
assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound,
or to those who maybe incapable of safely evacuating the area
unassisted.

What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
• Alert small children in the home.
• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts,
so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables.
• In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its
surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping through cracks,
don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. If the
inside of the door is cool, place your shoulder against it, open
it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush
in.
• Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky. Breathe shallowly
through a cloth, wet if possible.
• Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure
everyone is there.
• Call the fire department from your neighbor’s home–not from
yours!
• Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is
all right to do so.
There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to
protect against fire as noted by the NFPA and UL. For instance:
a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children home alone
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline
d) fires wherethe victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire;
for example, when a person’s clothes catch fire while cooking
e) fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the
detector due to a closed door or other obstruction
f) incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an
occupant’s egress is blocked even with properly located
detectors
NRC Information
Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a
radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection of
visible and invisible combustion products. The radioactive
element is safely contained in the chamber and requires no
adjustments or maintenance. This smoke alarm meets or exceeds
all government standards. It is manufactured and distributed
under license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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Additional Recommendations
The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides
the following information:
Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or
standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single- and
multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:
(1) In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
(2) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within
6.4 m (21 ft) of any door to a sleeping room, the distance
measured along a path of travel
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy
(small facility), including basements and excluding crawl
spaces and unfinished attics
(5) In the living area(s) of a guest suite
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy
(small facility)
Smoke Detection - Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
Required number of smoke alarms (as shown in Image 1A
and Image 1B): 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, the use of additional smoke
alarms for those areas for increased protection is recommended.
The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining
room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by
the required smoke alarms. The installation of smoke alarms in
kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally
recommended, because these locations occasionally experience
conditions that can result in improper operation.
Alarms should be installed in accordance with the National Fire
Protection Association’s Standard 72 (NFPA, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269).
Notify your local fire department and insurance company of your
smoke alarm installation.
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