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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for com-
plete fire detection systems in places housing
many people—like apartment buildings, condo-
miniums, 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 detec-
tion 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 build-
ing 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 con-
dos, 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 pro-
vide 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 indi-
vidual 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 detec-
tion 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 ordi-
nances/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 Smoke/CO Alarm is specifically designed for
residential use, and may not provide adequate pro-
tection in non-residential applications.
