NFPA regulations state that in new homes, smoke alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping room and on each additional story of the family living unit, including the basement and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.

REMEMBER: Smoke detectors only detect smoke when it passes in front of the sensor. If a fire starts in concealed areas of the home, such as the attic, chimney or crawl space, the detector may not sense the fire in its early stages. We believe that in such cases, exceeding code requirements may be a wise decision.

NOTE: Manufacturer recommendations for maintaining smoke detectors include an annual vacuuming.

•  Each residence must have a minimum of one (1) smoke detector on each floor.
•  Bedrooms and sleeping areas should have a minimum of one (1) smoke detector inside each bedroom or sleeping area.
•  Stairways and stairwell areas are capable of acting as a chimney during a fire.
•  If the hallway between two bedrooms is over 30' long, two detectors are required.
•  Homes built prior to the newest regulations are not required to meet the new code.
•  When remodeling or upgrading your home, you may be required to meet the most newly updated code requirements. Check with your local electrical inspector for full details.
•  We recommend that any room with a motor operating in it, such as a furnace, should have a smoke detector.