Fire Alarm Requirements in existing school classroom

[Luis De Castro]

Is there any code requirements to have smoke
detectors installed in regular classrooms. I look at NFPA 101- Section 15, cannot find that requirement

 

[rc/retired]

Not in the NEC. Either the fire code or building code.

Ron

 

[Luis De Castro]

Not in the NEC. Either the fire code or building code.

Ron

Thanks, thats what I figured but needed another response

 

[Rock86]

Thanks, thats what I figured but needed another response

Did you check your state education department code? NYS Education Department requires smoke detectors in student occupied areas to include classrooms and student toilets.

 

[ron]

Schools are typically Group E from the Building Code. Look in the adopted Building Code in Article 907.

Most Group E doesn't require smoke detectors, only manual with occupant notification.

 

[acrwc10]

Is there any code requirements to have smoke
detectors installed in regular classrooms. I look at NFPA 101- Section 15, cannot find that requirement

This is a question that needs more information,,,,, Public or private ? what age group? this may not qualify as a "school" and can change the answer. Does this fall under an "E" occupancy ?

305.1 Educational Group E​

Educational Group E occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by more than six persons at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade.

Exception: [SFM] A residence used as a home school for the children who normally reside at the residence. Such residences shall remain classified as Group R-2, or Group R-3 occupancies.

 

[Rock86]

Schools are typically Group E from the Building Code. Look in the adopted Building Code in Article 907.

Most Group E doesn't require smoke detectors, only manual with occupant notification.

In New York, you need to also look at the SED standards.