Recommendations for Proper Protection

The following recommendations for the location of fire and burglary detection devices help provide proper coverage for the protected premises.

Recommendations for Smoke and Heat Detectors

With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #72 noted below.

Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: For minimum protection a smoke detector should be installed outside of each separate sleeping area, and on each additional floor of a multi-floor family living unit, including basements. The installation of smoke detectors in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or in garages is not normally recommended.

For additional protection the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoke detectors in the living room, dining room, bedroom(s), kitchen, hallway(s), attic, furnace room, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.

KITCHEN

DINING

BEDROOM BEDROOM

 

LIVING ROOM

BEDROOM

TV ROOM

KITCHEN

DINING

BDRM

 

LIVING ROOM

 

 

 

 

BDRM

BEDROOM

 

 

 

 

Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection

 

 

 

 

Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection

 

 

 

 

BEDROOM

 

Heat-Activated Detectors

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BASEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Honeywell VISTA128BPT, VISTA250BPT Recommendations for Proper Protection, Recommendations for Smoke and Heat Detectors

VISTA250BPT, 128BPTSIA, VISTA128BPT specifications

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