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Fire Safety
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 the specified occupancy, approved single- and
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, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection.
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 the smoke alarms in the kitchen, attic (finished or unfinished), or garage is normally not recommended, as 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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