System Sensor A05-1003-002 manual

APPLICATIONS GUIDE

System

Smoke Detectors

Contents

Main APPLICATIONS GUIDE System Smoke Detectors NFPA Codes and Standards Building and Fire Codes Testing Laboratories Standards That Apply Introduction Manufacturers Publications Industry Publications Ionization Smoke Detector Operation How Smoke Detectors Work Photoelectric Smoke Detector Operation Smoke Detector Design Considerations Considerations in Selecting Detectors Wiring Supervision Smoke Detectors Have Limitations Typical System Layout Class B Circuits Class A Circuits Wireless Circuits General Zoning Guidelines Fire Safety Functions Smoke Detector Installation Smoke Detector A Smoke Detector Smoke Detector Where to Place Detectors Wireless Systems Installation Dos and Donts Proper Detector Applications, Placement and Spacing* Ceiling Acceptable Here Never Here Top of Detector Acceptable Here 12 in. (30 cm) Side Wall Where Not To Place Detectors Special Application Detectors Standards for Smoke Detectors F 30 ft. (9.1 m) Detector Spacing Page Detectors in Air Handling and Air Conditioning Systems Detectors in Above-Ceiling Plenum Areas Including Plenums Utilized as Part of the HVAC System AA 3 ft. Minimum Smoke Detectors at Ceiling Smoke Detectors below Ceiling Typical Inspection, Test and Maintenance Practices Testing, Maintenance and Service of Detectors What to Do About Unwanted Alarms Reasons for Unwanted Alarms Maintain an Alarm Log Effects of Location or Environment Troubleshooting Techniques Effects of Other Systems on Alarm System Miscellaneous Causes of Unwanted Alarms Responsibilities of Detector Owners and Installers Where to Get Help if the Source of Unwanted Alarms Cant be Found Glossary of Terms