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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.