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Re: Smoke alarms and roof space fires
Posted by: jgmcfps (IP Logged)
Date: April 25, 2007 12:21PM
The ambient conditions in an attic space are contrary to the use of smoke detectors/alarms in these spaces. The temperature extremes, humidity (not to mention the dust, dirt and other stuff) will cause the devices to fail. Installing smoke detectors/alarms in a non-conditioned attic space is in violation of the provisions of the National Fire Alarm Code and the manufacturer's listing criteria.
The type of plastics used in the smoke detector/alarm housing will generally begin to fail around 300 degrees F.
Attic spaces are properly protected with heat detectors.
James G. Munger, PhD, FIFireE, CFPS
www.qdotengineering.com
W3NFA
The type of plastics used in the smoke detector/alarm housing will generally begin to fail around 300 degrees F.
Attic spaces are properly protected with heat detectors.
James G. Munger, PhD, FIFireE, CFPS
www.qdotengineering.com
W3NFA
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