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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING!
This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many
The following information applies to all five types of buildings listed: In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/ DC powered smoke alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered smoke alarms can be used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) or NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as “households.”
1.Single-Family Residence:
Single family home, townhouse.
2.
condos, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this type of unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
3.Institutions: Hospitals, day care facilities, long- term health care facilities. This type of unit is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/ resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this type of unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
4.Hotels/Motels: Also boarding houses and dormitories. This type of unit is suitable for use inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this type of unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
5.Warehouses/Commercial Buildings:
DO NOT use this smoke/CO alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial buildings, special- purpose
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