Smoke And Heat Detector Installation; Smoke And Heat Detector Installation Locations; Locations To Avoid; Multi-Story Building - Bosch RADION Life Safety Installation Manual

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Smoke and heat detector installation

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Smoke and heat detector installation locations

Install smoke detectors in the following areas:
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Install heat detectors in the following areas:
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Locations to avoid

Do not place smoke detectors in the following areas:
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Install smoke detectors in locations at least:
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Multi-story building

For buildings with more than one floor, install at least one detector on each level as shown
below.
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bedrooms
living area(s)
all floors of a building, including basements
every 6.4 m (21 ft) of hallways and rooms
within 3 m (10 ft) of all bedroom doors
kitchens
garages
other places where smoke detectors are unsuitable
Rooms where steam, condensation, normal smoke or fumes may trigger an alarm (e.g.
bathrooms, kitchens, garages). Keep at least 6 m (20 ft) away from sources of normal
smoke/fumes.
Very dusty or dirty areas as dust build-up in the chamber can impair performance (e.g.
garages). It can also block the insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from entering the
smoke detector chamber. If a smoke detector is installed in an environment exposed to
construction dust and dirt, cover the detector.
Insect infested areas. Small insects in the smoke detector chamber may cause
intermittent false alarms.
Areas where the normal temperature can exceed 100°F (38.7°C) or go below 40°F
(4.4°C).
Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of the room (e.g. attic
hatches). Temperature differences might stop smoke from reaching the detector.
Adjacent to or above heaters or air conditioning vents, windows, wall vents etc.
1 m (39 in) from dimmer controlled lights and wiring as some dimmers can cause
interference.
1.5 m (59 in) away from fluorescent light fittings as electrical noise and/ or flickering may
affect the detector.
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