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National Fire Codes ® Online - Copyright©NFPA, All Rights Reserved Page 1 of 12 I • Chapter 11 Single- and Multiple-Station Alarms and Household Fire Alarm Systems 11.1 Application. 11.1.1* The performance, selection, installation, operation, and use of single- and multiple-station alarms and household fire alarm systems shall comply with the requirements of this chapter. 11.1.2 The requirements of this chapter shall apply to installations in the following locations: (1) One- and two-family dwelling units (2) Sleeping rooms of lodging and rooming houses (3) Individual dwelling units of apartment buildings (4) Guest rooms, sleeping rooms, and living areas within guest suites of hotels and dormitories (5) Day-care homes (6) Residential board and care facilities 11.1.3* Smoke and heat alarms shall be installed in all occupancies where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards. 11.1.4 The requirements of Chapter 4 through Chapter 9 shall not apply unless otherwise indicated. 1...1.5* The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to installations in manufactured homes. 11.1.6 This chapter shall apply to the life safety of occupants and not to the protection of property. 11..2*.Purpose. Fire-warning equipment for residential occupancies shall provide a reliable means to notify the occupants of the presence of a threatening fire and the need to escape to a place of safety before such escape might be impeded by untenable conditions in the normal path of egress. 11.3 Basic Requirements. 11.3.1 All devices, combinations of devices, and equipment to be installed in conformity with this chapter shall be approved or listed for the purposes for which they are intended. 113.2*The installation of smoke alarms or fire alarm systems or combinations of these shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and shall satisfy the minimum requirements for number and location of smoke alarms or smoke detectors by one of the following arrangements: (1) The required minimum number and location of smoke detection devices shall be satisfied (independently)through the installation of smoke alarms. The installation of additional smoke alarms shall be permitted. The installation of additional system-based smoke detectors including partial or complete duplication of the smoke alarms satisfying the required minimum shall be permitted. (2) The required minimum number and location of smoke detection devices shall be satisfied (independently) through the installation of system smoke detectors. The installation of additional smoke detectors shall be permitted. The installation of additional smoke alarms including partial or complete duplication of the smoke detectors satisfying the required minimum shall be permitted. 11.3.3 Supplementary functions, including the extension of an alarm beyond the residential occupancy, shall be permitted and shall not interfere with the performance requirements of this chapter. 11.3.4* Fire-warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies shall produce the audible emergency evacuation signal described in ANSI S3.41,American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal,whenever the intended response is to evacuate the building. The same audible signal shall be permitted to be used for other devices as long as the desired response is immediate evacuation. 11.3.5 Audible fire alarm signals shall meet the performance requirements of 7.4.2 and 7.4.4. I 11.3.6 When visible appliances are provided, they shall meet the requirements of Section 7_.5. Since http://www.nfpa.org/codesonline/document.asp?action=load&scope=2&path=NFPA/cod... 06/05/2003 National Fire Codes ® Online feopyright©NFPA, All Rights Reserve, Page 2 of 12 hearing deficits are often not apparent, the responsibility for advising the appropriate person(s) of the existence of this deficit shall be that of the hearing-impaired party. 11.3.7 Signals from notification appliances shall not be required to be synchronized. 11.4*Assumptions. 11.4..1 Occupants. The requirements of this chapter shall assume that occupants are not intimate with the ignition and are capable of self-rescue. 11.4.2 Escape Route. 11.4.2.1 The requirements of this chapter shall assume that the occupants have an escape plan. 11.4.2.2 An escape route shall be assumed to be available to occupants and to be unobstructed prior to the event of the fire. 1..1.4.3*.Equipment. The performance of fire-warning equipment discussed in this chapter shall depend on such equipment being properly selected, installed, operated, tested, and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this Code and with the manufacturer's instructions provided with the equipment. 11.5 Detection and Notification. The use of fire alarm system detectors shall be permitted to meet the detection requirements specified in 11.5.1 through 11.5.12 in terms of smoke and heat alarms. 11.5.1*.One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units. 11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms Exception: Smoke alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one- and two-family dwelling units. (2) Outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms (3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements Exception: In existing one-and two-family dwelling units, approved smoke alarms powered by batteries shall be permitted. 11.5.1.2 Notification. (A) Fire-warning equipment for dwelling units shall provide a sound that is audible in all occupiable dwelling areas. (B) Where more than one smoke or heat alarm is installed for new construction, they shall be arranged so that the operation of any smoke or heat alarm causes the alarm in all smoke and heat alarms within the dwelling unit to sound. 11.5.2 Lodging or Rooming Houses. 11.5.2.1 Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in every sleeping room. Such smoke alarms shall not be required to be interconnected. Exception: Existing battery powered smoke alarms, rather than house electric powered smoke alarms, shall be permitted where the facility has demonstrated to the authority having jurisdiction that the testing, maintenance, and battery replacement programs will ensure reliability of power to the smoke alarms. 11.5.2.2 Notification. In new construction in which a fire alarm system is not installed, fire-warning equipment for lodging or rooming houses shall provide a sound that is audible in all occupiable areas. 11.5.3 New Apartment Buildings. 11.5.3.1 Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: httn://www.nfaa.org/codesonline/document.aso?action=load&scone=2&oath=NFP A/cod... 06/05/2003 National Fire Codes ® Online iiiopyright © NFPA, All Rights Reserve Page 3 of 12 I • (1) In all sleeping rooms I (2) Outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms 1 (3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements • 11.5.3.2 Notification. (A)Fire-warning equipment for a dwelling unit shall provide a sound that is audible in all occupiable areas within the dwelling unit. (B) Where more than one smoke or heat alarm is installed for new construction, they shall be arranged so that the operation of any smoke or heat alarm causes the alarm in all smoke and heat alarms within the dwelling unit to sound. (C)* The alarm shall sound only within the dwelling unit and shall not actuate the building fire alarm system, unless otherwise permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. Remote annunciation shall be permitted. 11.5.4 Existing Apartment Buildings. 11.5.4.1 Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) Outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms (2) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements Exception: Single-station smoke alarms without a secondary (standby)power source shall be permitted • 11.5.4.2 Notification. The alarm shall sound only within the dwelling unit and shall not actuate the building fire alarm system, unless otherwise permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. Remote annunciation shall be permitted. 11.5.5 New Hotels and Dormitories. • 11.5.5.1 Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In every guest room (2) In every living area and sleeping room within a guest suite 11.5.5.2 Notification. (A) The following shall apply to hotel guest rooms and guest suites: (1) Fire-warning equipment for hotel guest rooms or guest suites shall provide a sound that is audible throughout the guest room or guest suite. • (2) Where more than one smoke alarm is installed in new construction for hotel guest rooms or guest suites, they shall be arranged so that the operation of any smoke alarm causes all smoke alarms to sound within the guest room or guest suite. This requirement shall not apply to configurations that provide equivalent distribution of the alarm signal. (3)* The alarm shall sound only within the guest room or guest suite and shall not actuate the building fire alarm system, unless otherwise permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. Remote annunciation shall be permitted. (B) The following shall apply to dormitory sleeping rooms and sleeping room suites: (1) Fire-warning equipment for dormitory sleeping rooms or sleeping room suites shall provide a sound that is audible throughout the sleeping room or sleeping room suite. (2) Where more than one smoke alarm is installed in new construction for dormitory sleeping rooms or sleeping room suites, they shall be arranged so that the operation of any smoke alarm http://www.nfba.ora/codesonlineldnr„mPn+ ac„9,3,;+;,,, -;..:,I o_..:_____ ,n .. . . National Fire Codes ® Online epyright©NFPA,All Rights Reserve Page 4 of 12 causes all smoke alarms to sound within the dormitory sleeping room or sleeping room suite. This requirement shall not apply to configurations that provide equivalent distribution of the alarm signal. (3)* The alarm shall sound only within the sleeping room or sleeping room suite and shall not actuate the building fire alarm system, unless otherwise permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. Remote annunciation shall be permitted. 1.1.5.6 Existing Hotels and Dormitories. 1 11.5.6.1 Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In every guest room (2) In every living area and sleeping room within a guest suite (3) These alarms shall not be required to be interconnected. (4) Smoke alarms without a secondary(standby)power source shall be permitted. 11.5.6.2 Notification. The alarm shall sound only within the hotel guest room or guest suite, or within . the dormitory sleeping room or sleeping room suites, and shall not actuate the building fire alarm system, unless otherwise permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. Remote annunciation shall be permitted. 11.5.7 New Day-Care Homes. 11.5.7.1 Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms. (2) Smoke alarms shall be powered by a commercial light and power source. (3) Smoke alarms without a secondary(standby)power source shall be permitted. 11.5.7.2 Notification. The following notification requirements shall apply: I (1) Fire-warning equipment shall provide a sound that is audible throughout the day-care home. (2) Where more than one smoke alarm is installed, they shall be arranged so that the operation of any smoke alarm causes all smoke alarms to sound within the day-care home. 11.5.8 Existing Day-Care Homes. 1.1..5.8.1 Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms. (2) Smoke alarms shall be powered by a commercial light and power source. Exception: Existing battery powered smoke alarms rather than commercial light and powered smoke alarms shall be permitted where, in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction, the facility has demonstrated testing, maintenance, and battery replacement programs that ensure reliability of power I to the smoke alarms. (3) Smoke alarms without a secondary(standby)power source shall be permitted. 11.5.8.2 Notification. Fire-warning equipment shall provide a sound that is audible throughout the day-care home. 1 11.5.9 New Residential Board and Care— Small Facility. 11.5.9.1 Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) On all levels, including basements but excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics (2) In all living areas (3) Each sleeping room shall be provided with an approved, listed single-station smoke alarm. 11.5.9.2 Notification. Fire-warning equipment shall provide a sound that is audible throughout the residential board and care facility. i. http://www.nfoa.org/cod acrOn�4; —1 . 7 0. —n n _ .i +,..-•-•-• . • National Fire Codes Online.opyright©NFPA, All Rights Reser. Page 5 of 12 il . ' , I 1 11.5.10 New Residential Board and Care—Large Facility. i 11.5.10.1 Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be insalled the sefo lows: 1 (1) In each sleeping room. follows: (2) Smoke alarms shall be powered by a commercial light and power source. 11.5.10.2 Notification. Fire-warning equipment shall provide a sound that audible throughout sleeping room. the 1 11.5.11 Existing Residential Board and Care—Small Facility. 11.5.11.1 Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be intal ed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms. I (2) On all levels, including basements but excluding crawl spaces and (3) Additional smoke alarms shall be installed for living rooms, dens, da finished attics. spaces. y rooms, and similar 11.5.11.2 Notification. Fire-warning equipment shall provide a sound that is audible throughout residential board and care facility. ghout the 11..5.1.2 Existing Residential Board and Care—Large Facility. 1 I 11.5.12.1 Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specifie 1 occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In each sleeping room. (2) Smoke alarms shall be powered by a commercial light and power source. Exception No. 1: to (1) and(2): Existing battery powered smoke alarms, rather than smoke powered by commercial light and power source, shall be accepted where, in the opinion of the authority having alarms g jurisdiction, the facility has demonstrated that testing, maintenance, and battery replacement programs ensure the reliability of power to the smoke alarms. Exception No. 2: to (1) and(2): Facilities having an existing corridor smoke connected to the building fire alarm system. detection system that is 11.5.12.2 Notification. Fire-warning equipment shall provide a sound that is audible sleeping rooms. e throughout the 11.6 Power Supplies. 1 11.6.1 Smoke and Heat Alarms. Smoke and heat alarms shall be powered b means: P by one of the following i (1) A commercial light and power source along with a secondary battery source that operating the device for at least 24 hours in the normal condition followed by 4 is of of alarm. Y minutes of (2) If a commercial light and power source is not normally available, a noncommercial ac power source along with a secondary battery source that is capable of operating the device for at least 7 days in the normal condition followed by 4 minutes of alarm. (3) A nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary battery that is capable of operatin g th least 10 years in the normal condition followed by 4 minutes of alarm, followed by 7 days f the device for at trouble. Y y of (4) If a battery primary power supply is specifically permitted, a battery meeting the requirements primary battery) primary battery) shall be used. rY) or the requirements of 11.6.7 (rechargeable 11.6.2 Household Fire Alarm Systems. Power for household fire alarm s following requirements: systems shall comply with the t (1) Household fire alarm systems shall have two independent power so urces consisting of a primary ttp://www.nfna nro/r,.,,ao....—, __ . ,, National Fire Codes ® Online•opyright©NFPA, All Rights Reser. Page 6 of 12 source that uses commercial light and power and a secondary source that consists battery. of a rechargeable (2) The secondary source shall be capable of operating the system for at least 24 hours in the no condition followed by 4 minutes of alarm. nasal I (3) Low-power wireless systems shall comply with the performance criteria of Section 6.16. 11.6.3 AC Primary Power Source. The ac power source shall comply with the fo (1) A visible"power on"indicator shall be provided. llowing conditions: (2) All electrical systems designed to be installed by other than a qualified electrician shall be powered from a source not in excess of 30 volts that meets the requirements for power-limited fire alarm circuits as defined in NFPA 70,National Electrical Code, Article 760. (3) A restraining means shall be used at the plug-in of any cord-connected installation. (4) AC primary(main)power shall be supplied either from a dedicated branch circuit or the unswitched portion of a branch circuit also used for power and lighting. (5) Operation of a switch(other than a circuit breaker) or a ground-fault circuit-interrupter shall not cause loss of primary(main)power. Exception: Where a ground fault circuit-interrupter serves all electrical circuits within tin the dwelling (6) Neither loss nor restoration of primary(main)power shall cause an alarm si Exception: An alarm signal shall be permitted but shall not exceed 2 seconds. gnal. (7) Where a secondary(standby) battery is provided, the primary(main)power supply shall be of sufficient capacity to operate the system under all conditions of loading with any secondary (standby) battery disconnected or fully discharged. 11.6.4 Secondary (Standby) Power Source. If the secondary power source is a battery, the following shall be met: g (1) The secondary power source shall be supervised and shall cause a distinctive audible or visible trouble signal upon removal or disconnection of a battery or a low-battery condition. (2) Acceptable replacement batteries shall be clearly identified by the manufacturer's name and model number on the unit near the battery compartment. (3) A rechargeable battery used as a secondary power source shall meet the following criteria: (a) Be automatically recharged by an ac circuit of the commercial light and power source (b) Be recharged within 4 hours where power is provided from a circuit that can be switched on or off by means other than a circuit breaker or within 48 hours where power is provided from a circuit that cannot be switched on or off by means other than a circuit breaker (c) Provide a distinctive audible trouble signal before the battery is incapable o the device(s) for alarm purposes p of operating (d) At the battery condition at which a trouble signal is obtained, be capable of producin g an alarm signal for at least 4 minutes followed by not less than 7 days of trouble signal operation (e) Produce an audible trouble signal at least once every minute for 7 consecutive days 11.6.5 Notification Appliance (with Smoke or Heat Alarm). If a visible notification appliance is used in conjunction with a smoke or heat alarm application for compliance with 11.3.5, the notification appliance shall not be required to be supplied with a secondary power source. 11.6.6 Primary Power Source (Nonrechargeable Battery). If smoke alarms are powered by a primary battery, the battery shall be monitored to ensure the following conditions are met: (1) All power requirements are met for at least 1 year of battery life, including weekly testing. (2) A distinctive audible trouble signal before the battery is incapable of operating(from causes such as aging or terminal corrosion) the device(s) for alarm purposes. (3) For a unit employing a lock-in alarm feature, automatic transfer is provided from alarm to a htt •// p. WWW.nfna_nrv��.,.�A�,.,..,:__,�. National Fire Codes ® Online ilpyright © NFPA, All Rights Reserve Page 7 of 12 trouble condition. (4) At the battery voltage at which a trouble signal is obtained, the unit is capable of producing an alarm signal for at least 4 minutes followed by not less than 7 days of trouble signal operation. (5) The audible trouble signal is produced at least once every minute for 7 consecutive days. (6) Acceptable replacement batteries are clearly identified by the manufacturer's name and model number on the unit near the battery compartment. (7) A noticeable, visible indication is displayed when a primary battery is removed from the unit. 11.6.7 Primary Power Source (Rechargeable Battery). If smoke alarms are powered by a rechargeable battery, the following conditions shall be met: (1) The battery shall, with proper charging,be able to power the alarm for a life of 1 year. (2) The battery shall be automatically recharged by an ac circuit of the commercial light and power source. (3) The battery shall be recharged within 4 hours where power is provided from a circuit that can be switched on or off by means other than a circuit breaker or within 48 hours where power is provided from a circuit that cannot be switched on or off by means other than a circuit breaker. (4) A distinctive audible trouble signal shall sound before the battery is incapable of operating the device(s) for alarm purposes. (5) For a unit employing a lock-in alarm feature, automatic transfer shall be provided from alarm to a trouble condition. (6) At the battery condition at which a trouble signal is obtained, the unit shall be capable of producing an alarm signal for at least 4 minutes followed by not less than 7 days of trouble signal operation. (7) The audible trouble signal shall be produced at least once every minute for 7 consecutive days. 11.7 Equipment Performance. 11.7.1 Self Diagnostic. Any failure of any nonreliable or short-life component that renders the detector inoperable shall result in a trouble signal or otherwise be apparent to the occupant of the living unit without the need for test. 1.1..7.2 Smoke Alarms and System Smoke Detectors. Each device shall detect abnormal quantities of smoke, shall operate in the normal environmental conditions, and shall be in compliance with applicable standards such as ANSI/UL 268,Standard for Safety Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems, or ANSI/UL 217,Standard for Safety Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms. 11.7.3* Heat Detectors and Heat Alarms. 11.7.3.1 Each heat detector and heat alarm, including a heat detector or heat alarm integrally mounted on a smoke detector or smoke alarm, shall detect abnormally high temperature or rate-of-temperature rise, and all such detectors shall be listed for not less than 15-m (50-ft) spacing. 11.7.3.2_*.Fixed-temperature detectors or alarms shall have a temperature rating at least 14°C(25°F) above the normal ambient temperature and shall not be rated 28°C (50°F)higher than the maximum anticipated ambient temperature in the room or space where installed. 11.7.4 Operability. Single- and multiple-station alarms, including heat alarms, shall be provided with a convenient means for testing its operability by the occupant, owner, or other responsible parties. 11.7.5 System Control Equipment. 11.7.5.1 The system control equipment shall be automatically restoring upon restoration of electrical power. 11.7.5.2 The system control equipment shall be of a type that "locks in"on an alarm condition. Smoke detection circuits shall not be required to lock in. 11.7.5.3 If a reset switch is provided, it shall be of a self-restoring (momentary operation)type. 11.7.5.4 A means for silencing the trouble notification appliance(s) shall be permitted only if the following conditions are satisfied: (1) The means is key-operated, located within a locked enclosure, or arranged to provide equivalent protection against unauthorized use. httn://www.nfna ... National Fire Codes ® Online.opyright © NFPA, All Rights Reserve Page 8 of 12 (2) The means transfers the trouble indication to an identified lamp or other acceptable visible indicator, and the visible indication persists until the trouble condition has been corrected. 1.1.7.5.5 A means for turning off activated alarm notification appliances shall be permitted only if the following conditions are satisfied: (1) The means is key-operated, located within a locked cabinet, or arranged to provide equivalent protection against unauthorized use. (2) The means include the provision of a visible alarm silence indication. 11.7.5.6 Household fire alarm system smoke detectors, initiating devices, and notification appliances shall be monitored for integrity so that the occurrence of a single open or single ground fault in the interconnection, which prevents normal operation of the interconnected devices, is indicated by a distinctive trouble signal. 11.7.5.7 System control equipment shall be in compliance with applicable standards such as ANSI/UL 985,Standard for Safety Household Fire Warning Control Units, or ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Safety for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms. 11.7.6 Combination System. 11.7.6.1 If designed and installed to perform additional functions, fire-warning equipment shall operate reliably and without compromise to its primary functions. 11.7.6.2 Fire signals shall take precedence over any other signal or functions, even if a non-fire signal is activated first. 1.1..7.6.3 Signals shall be distinctive so that a fire signal can be distinguished from signals that require different actions by the occupants. 11.7.6.4 Faults in other systems or components shall not affect the operation of the fire alarm system. 11.7.6.5 Where common wiring is employed for a combination system, the equipment for other than the fire alarm system shall be connected to the common wiring of the system so that short circuits, open circuits, grounds, or any fault in this equipment or interconnection between this equipment and the fire alarm system wiring does not interfere with the supervision of the fire alarm system or prevent alarm or trouble signal operation. 11.7.6.6 In a fire/burglar system, the operation shall be as follows: (1) A fire alarm signal shall take precedence or be clearly recognizable over any other signal even when the non-fire alarm signal is initiated first. (2) Distinctive alarm signals shall be used so that fire alarms can be distinguished from other functions such as burglar alarms. The use of a common-sounding appliance for fire and burglar alarms shall be permitted where distinctive signals are used. 11.7.6.7 Installations that include the connection of single- or multiple-station alarms with other input or output devices, such as but not limited to relay modules, remote signaling devices,phone dialers, security panels, heat detectors, and manual pull stations, shall be permitted, 1 short circuit of the wiring leading to these input or output devices does not prevent normal operation of the single-or multiple-station alarm. 1.1.7.7 Low-Power Wireless Systems. Dwelling unit fire alarm systems utilizing low-power wireless transmission of signals within the protected dwelling unit shall comply with the requirements of Section 6.16. 11.7.8 Supervising Stations. 11.7.8.1 Means to transmit alarm signals to a constantly attended, remote monitoring location shall perform as described in Chapter 8 except as modified by 11.7.8.1(A)through 11.7.8.1.(C). (A) The DACT serving the protected premises shall only require a single telephone line and shall only require a call to a single DACR number. (.13) The DACT test signals shall be transmitted at least monthly. # ti http://www.nfoa.org/codecnnl;,,P/r1„,,,,,,o,,, 3 National Fire Codes ® Online.opyright © NFPA, All Rights Reserve Page 9 of 12 (C) Such systems shall not be required to be certificated or placarded. 11.7.8.2* Remote monitoring locations shall be permitted to verify alarm signals prior to reporting them to the fire service provided that the verification process does not delay the reporting by more than 90 seconds. 11.8 Installation. 11.8.1 General. 11.8.1.1. All equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and applicable electrical standards. 11.8.1.2 All devices shall be so located and mounted that accidental operation is not caused by jarring or vibration. 11.8.1.3 All fire-warning equipment shall be mounted so as to be supported independently of its attachment to wires. 1.1..8.1.4 The supplier or installing contractor shall provide the owner or other responsible parties with the following: (1) An instruction booklet illustrating typical installation layouts. (2) Instruction charts describing the operation, method, and frequency of testing and maintenance of fire-warning equipment. (3) Printed information for establishing an emergency evacuation plan. (4) Printed information to inform owners where they can obtain repair or replacement service, and where and how parts requiring regular replacement, such as batteries or bulbs, can be obtained within 2 weeks. (5) Information noting both of the following: (a) Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer, smoke alarms shall be replaced when they fail to respond to tests. (b) Smoke alarms shall not remain in service longer than 10 years from the date of installation. 11.8.2 Interconnection of Detectors or Multiple-Station Alarms. 11.8.2.1 Smoke detectors shall be connected to central controls for power, signal processing, and activation of notification appliances. 11.8.2.2 The interconnection of smoke or heat alarms shall comply with the following: (1) Smoke or heat alarms shall not be interconnected in numbers that exceed the manufacturer's recommendations. (2) In no case shall more than 18 initiating devices be interconnected (of which 12 can be smoke alarms) where the interconnecting means is not supervised. (3) In no case shall more than 64 initiating devices be interconnected(of which 42 can be smoke alarms)where the interconnecting means is supervised. 11.8.2.3 A single fault on the interconnecting wiring between multiple-station alarms shall not prevent single-station operation of any of the interconnected alarms. 11.8.2.4 Remote notification appliance circuits of multiple-station alarms shall be capable of being tested for integrity by activation of the test feature on any interconnected alarm. Activation of the test feature shall result in the operation of all interconnected notification appliances. 11.8.3* Smoke Detectors and Smoke Alarms. Smoke alarms, smoke detectors, devices, combination of devices, and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's listing and instructions, and unless specifically listed for the application, shall comply with requirements in .11...8.3.1.through 11.8.3.5. 11.8.3.1 Flat Ceilings. Smoke alarms or smoke detectors mounted on a flat ceiling shall be located no closer than 102 mm (4 in.) from the adjoining wall surface. http://www.nfva.ora/codesnnlinemnr„mP„t o .- �.. .. . National Fire Codes ® Online.opyright CO NFPA,All Rights Reser. Page 10 of 12 . 11.8.3.2* Peaked Ceilings. Smoke alarms or smoke detectors mounted on a peaked ceiling shall be located within 914 mm (36 in.)horizontally of the peak, but not closer than 102 mm(4 in.g to the peak. ( ) vertically 11..8.3.3* Sloped Ceilings. Smoke alarms or smoke detectors mounted on a sloped ceiling having a rise greater than 1 m in 8 m (1 ft in 8 ft)horizontally shall be located within 914 mm(36 in.) of th high side of the ceiling, but not closer than 102 mm (4 in.) from the adjoining wall surface. the 11 8.3.4*Wall Mounting. Smoke alarms or smoke detectors mounted on walls shall be located not closer than 102 mm (4 in.) from the adjoining ceiling surface and not further than 305 mm (12 in. from the adjoining ceiling surface. ( in.) 11.8.3.5 Specific Location Requirements. The installation of smoke alarms and comply with the following requirements: an smoke detectors shall I (1) Smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall not be located where ambient conditions, humidity and temperature, are outside the limits specified by the manufacturer. including I (2) Smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall not be located within unfinished attics or gar other spaces where temperatures can fall below 4°C (40°F) or exceed 38°C (100°F). ages or in (3) Where the mounting surface could become considerably warmer or cooler than the room, such as a poorly insulated ceiling below an unfinished attic or an exterior wall, smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall be mounted on an inside wall. 1 (4) Smoke alarms and smoke detectors installed within a 6.1-m(20-ft)horizontal at a h of ppliance shall be equipped with an alarm-silencing means or be of the photoelectric a cooking I (5) Smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall not be installed within a 914-nun (36-in.) path from a door to a kitchen or a bathroom containing a shower or tub. horizontal (6) Smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall not be installed within a 914-mm (36-in.)horizontal path from the supply registers of a forced air heating or cooling system and shall be installed outside of the direct airflow from those registers. I (7) Smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall not be installed within a 914-nun 36-in path from the tip of the blade of a ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan. ( )horizontal (8) Where stairs lead to other occupied levels, a smoke alarm or smoke detector shall be located so that smoke rising in the stairway cannot be prevented from reaching the smoke alarm or smoke detector by an intervening door or obstruction. I (9) For stairways leading up from a basement, smoke alarms or smoke detectors shall the basement ceiling near the entry to the stairs. be located on 1 11.8.4*Heat Detectors and Heat Alarms. 1 11.8.4.1 On smooth ceilings, heat detectors and heat alarms shall be installed within the limitations of their listed spacing. strict 11.8.4.2 For sloped ceilings having a rise greater than 1 m in 8 m (1 ft in 8 ft)horizontally, the detect or alarm shall be located within 0.9 m (3 ft) of the peak. The spacing of additional detectors detector if any, shall be based on a horizontal distance measurement, not on a measurement along t s or alarms, the ceiling. nt along the slope of 11.8.4.3 Heat detectors or alarms shall be mounted on the ceiling at least 102 mm (4 in.) from a wall o r on a wall with the top of the detector or alarm not less than 102 mm (4 in.)nor more than 305 mm(12 in.) below the ceiling. Exception: Where the mounting surface could become considerably warmer or cooler than the room, such as a poorly insulated ceiling below an unfinished attic or an exterior wall, the detectors or alarms shall be mounted on an inside wall. 11.8.4.4 In rooms with open joists or beams, all ceiling-mounted detectors or al on the bottom of such joists or beams. alarms shall be located H.8.4.5*Detectors or alarms installed on an open foisted ceiling shall have their smooth ceiling spacing reduced where this spacing is measured at right angles to solid joists; in the c ase of heat t detectors or heat alarms, this spacing shall not exceed one-half of the listed spacing. http://www.nfba.orgir A _ National Fire Codes ® Online opyright © NFPA, All Rights Reserv. Page 11 of 12 1.1.8.5 Wiring and Equipment. The installation of wiring and equipment shall be in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70,National Electrical Code, Article 760. 11.9 Optional Functions. The following optional functions of fire-warning equipment shall be permitted: (1) Notification of the fire department, either directly or through an alarm-monitoring service (2) Monitoring of other safety systems, such as fire sprinklers for alarm or proper operating conditions (3) Notification of occupants or others of potentially dangerous conditions, such as the presence of fuel gases or toxic gases such as carbon monoxide (4) Notification of occupants or others of the activation of intrusion (burglar alarm) sensors (5) Any other function, safety related or not, that could share components or wiring 11.10 Maintenance and Tests. Fire-warning equipment shall be maintained and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and per the requirements of Chapter 10. 11.11. Markings and Instructions. 1.1.11.1 Alarms. All alarms shall be plainly marked with the following information on the unit: (1) Manufacturer's or listee's name, address, and model number (2) A mark or certification that the unit has been approved or listed by a testing laboratory (3) Electrical rating(where applicable) (4) Operating and maintenance instructions (5) Test instructions (6) Replacement and service instructions (7) Identification of lights, switches, meters, and similar devices regarding their function unless their function is obvious (8) Distinction between alarm and trouble signals on units employing both (9) The sensitivity setting for an alarm having a fixed setting(For an alarm that is intended to be adjusted in the field, the range of sensitivity shall be indicated. The marked sensitivity shall be indicated as a percent per foot obscuration level. The marking shall include a nominal value plus tolerance.) (10) Reference to an installation diagram and owner's manual (11) Date of manufacture in the format YEAR(in 4 digits), MONTH(in letters), and DAY(in 2 digits) located on the outside of the alarm. Exception: Where space limitations prohibit inclusion of 11.11.1(4), and 11.11.1(6), it is not prohibited for this information to be in the installation instructions instead. 11.11.2 Fire Alarm Control Unit(Panel). All household fire-warning equipment or systems shall be I plainly marked with the following information on the unit: I (1) Manufacturer's or listee's name, address, and model number I (2) A mark or certification that the unit has been approved or listed by a testing laboratory (3) Electrical rating (where applicable) I (4) Identification of all user interface components and their functions (such as, but not limited to, I lights, switches, and meters) located adjacent to the component I (5) Operating and maintenance instructions (6) Test instructions I (7) Replacement and service instructions I (8) Reference to an installation wiring diagram and homeowner's manual, if not attached to control unit(panel), by drawing number and issue number and/or date http://www.nfpa.org/codesonline/(inr,,rr,a„r acr9, +: .. .. _ National Fire Codes ® Online iryright CO NFPA, All Rights Resery Page 12 of 12 Exception: Where space limitations prohibit inclusion of 11.11.2(5) and 11.11.2(7), it is not prohibited for this information to be in the installation instructions instead. 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