Smoke Detectors

[kda3310]

I know this is not in the NEC but, where do I find out smoke detector requirements. The fire inspector is requiring me to place smoke alarms in all buildings, commercial and residential. In the state I have never installed a smoke detector in a commercial building. But, I do not have any info to tell them other wise. In Iraq the fire inspectors are like gods. What ever they say goes unless you prove to them other wise. They speak and you shall do. This project is going to require installing thousands of smoke detectors for something that I do not know if it is required under American laws.

 

[infinity]

The general requirements come from NFPA 72. There may be local requirements also.

 

[831]

Are you in the states or Iraq??? I can't tell from your post.

 

[kda3310]

I am in Iraq but, must obey American laws on every American base.

 

[831]

I am in Iraq but, must obey American laws on every American base.

Ok - got it.

 

[brantmacga]

i believe you can find them in nfpa 101 life safety code. that is what our jurisdiction enforces for commercial.

 

[831]

i believe you can find them in nfpa 101 life safety code. that is what our jurisdiction enforces for commercial.

NFPA 101 speak more about performance. NFPA 72 is where it's at. All the requriements are there. Follow it, and you're good.

 

[Dave_PE]

NFPA 101 speak more about performance. NFPA 72 is where it's at. All the requriements are there. Follow it, and you're good.

Actually...NFPA 101 is more about "where and when" they are required....and NFPA 72 is more about how many, what type, ratings, installation criteria, testing, etc.

 

[brantmacga]

NFPA 101 is more about "where and when" they are required

yeh i thought that's what he was asking.