scottam99
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I was informed by an inspector per NFPA72 Tip ofCeiling fan blade must be 3 feet away from smoke detectors. Just thought I'd pass this on, It's the first I ever heard of it....
I was informed by an inspector per NFPA72 Tip ofCeiling fan blade must be 3 feet away from smoke detectors. Just thought I'd pass this on, It's the first I ever heard of it....
bathroom doors.
Chris
Chris, what's the logic there? Moisture?
Dennis Alwon;126562 I did not know there was a rule from bathrooms but it makes sense. I had a customer who would steam up the bathroom so every time he showered it would set off the alarm. Apparently the steam ionizes the air and sets it off.[/QUOTE said:Also, with the ionization type dectectors, burnt toast or bacon will set them off. That's why NFPA 72 requires they be installed no closer than 20' to a cooking appliance unless equipped with a silencing feature.
That requirement is also part of most single station smoke alarm installation instructions.
Also remember to keep the alarm 3' away from any supply or return grills or bathroom doors.
Chris
If I remember correctly, the wording of the code is "forced air supply"; I do not interpret that to include returns also.
Are you sure it is 20'. I did a house where it would be impossible to be further than 20' from a kitchen and still be near the bedroom area. I rarely install them anymore as they are usually part of the low voltage system.Also, with the ionization type dectectors, burnt toast or bacon will set them off. That's why NFPA 72 requires they be installed no closer than 20' to a cooking appliance unless equipped with a silencing feature.
It definitely includes return air grills.
Are you sure it is 20'. . . .
Well let me say this-- you won't pass around here...:grin:explain.
"supply" and "return" are two completely different things.
i am not in agreement with you.
Well let me say this-- you won't pass around here...:grin:
i may come up there and do some work just to have this argument.
i've had one inspector call me out on it; i told him find a dictionary and get back to me. job passed.
anyhow, like i said, if their intent was to include returns, then it should be worded as such.
until then, i won't be convinced otherwise.
i suppose one could say the return is "supplying" a forced air system; i'm not buying it though.
Are you sure it is 20'. I did a house where it would be impossible to be further than 20' from a kitchen and still be near the bedroom area. I rarely install them anymore as they are usually part of the low voltage system.