smoke detectors

[jnsh2]

where is the code cite for har wired smoke detectors in sleeping rooms?

 

[charlie]

Re: smoke detectors

In the building Code.

 

[ryan_618]

Re: smoke detectors

Section R317 of the IRC.

 

[peter d]

Re: smoke detectors

As far as a broad code is concerned, NFPA 72 contains the requirements for smoke detectors in dwelling units.

As Charlie mentioned, check your local code.

 

[jnsh2]

Re: smoke detectors

NFPA 72 does not specify every sleeping room in condominium apartments. I'm trying to find ot why I find them in all sleeping rooms in condos and sfr

 

[ryan_618]

Re: smoke detectors

Once again, see section R317 of the International Residential Code.

 

[hurk27]

Re: smoke detectors

R317.2 Required smoke alarm locations. At least one (1) smoke alarm shall be installed in each of the following locations:
(a) In the living area remote from the kitchen and cooking appliances. Smoke alarms located within twenty (20) feet (six and
one-tenth (6.1) meters) horizontally of a cooking appliance must incorporate a temporary silencing feature or be photoelectric
type.
(b) In each room designed for sleeping. (c) On the ceiling of the upper level near the top or above each stairway, other than a basement stairway, in any multistory
dwelling. The alarm shall be located so that smoke rising in the stairway cannot be prevented from reaching the alarm by an
intervening door or obstruction.
(d) On the basement ceiling near the stairway.

Note bold:

 

[JJWalecka]

Re: smoke detectors

Is the International Resident Code book an important text to own? Thank you.

Justin

 

[ryan_618]

Re: smoke detectors

I think if you do residential work it is worth having.

Go to www.iccsafe.org to order one.

 

[JJWalecka]

Re: smoke detectors

Ryan_618 Thank you.

Justin

 

[allenwayne]

Re: smoke detectors

As a side note any room in a residence that has a closet in it is considered a smoke detector requred area.Now we all know halls have closets and so do alot of kitchens.Dens bonus rooms etc. are required to have a SD if they have a closet.

 

[JJWalecka]

Re: smoke detectors

Allenwayne. Where does it state this? Thank you.

Justin

 

[charlie]

Re: smoke detectors

Allen, I think that is a local requirement or a single inspector's requirements.

 

[George Stolz]

Re: smoke detectors

An inspector would be better able to answer this, but Allen's take on it is the way it is here too.

I think it stems from inspectors being fluent in building codes too, and the building code states something along the lines that a den with a closet is a bedroom.

That's how I understood it. It could be bull. :roll:

[ February 21, 2005, 09:28 PM: Message edited by: georgestolz ]

 

[pierre]

Re: smoke detectors

If anyone on this site understands the building code as it relates to electrical installations, it is Ryan.
I myself have never seen the requirements, that a closet in a room constitutes a bedroom... But I am not an expert in the building codes either

I could not find the definition of a bedroom in the ICC or the electrical chapters of the ICC.