BRK electronic SC1000BN user manual Special Compliance Considerations, Single-Family Residence

WARNING!

This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind—even if they were once single-family homes. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special- purpose non-residential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your area, this unit may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities.

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.Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence: Apartment building, condominium. This type of unit is suitable for use in individual apartments or

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 non-residential buildings, RVs, boats, or airplanes. This CO alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.

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