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Smoke detection and notification <br /> AllsmokealarmsshallbelistedinaccordancewithUnderwritersLaboratory217andinstalledinaccordance Carbon monoxide alarms alert residents of a toxic, odorless gas <br /> with the provisions of this code and the household fire warning equipment provisions of National Fire Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic, colorless, odorless gas that is formed as a product of the <br /> Protection Agency(NFPA)72. incomplete combustion of carbon or a carbon compound. Poisoning is caused by inhalation of <br /> Household fire alarm systems installed in accordance with NFPA 72 that include smoke alarms, or a CO. There are many symptoms for CO poisoning including headache, nausea, confusion and <br /> combination of smoke detector and audible notification device installed as required by this section for shortness of breath.These can lead to convulsion,unconsciousness,coma and death. <br /> smoke alarms,shall be permitted.The household fire alarm system shall provide the same level of smoke <br /> detection and alarm as required by this section for smoke alarms in the event the fire alarm panel is CO is produced by combustion engine exhaust, portable propane heaters, barbecues burning <br /> removed or the system is not connected to a central station(R313.1). charcoal and portable or non-vented natural gas appliances. <br /> Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations: <br /> State law requires CO detectors be placed in new and existing residential <br /> 1. In each sleeping room. structures in Minnesota where building permits are obtained. The <br /> 2. Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of requirement is found at Minnesota Statutes,§299F.50. <br /> the bedrooms. ��/ �'� <br /> 3. On each additional sto of the dwellin + The CO detector effective dates are: <br /> ry g, including basements but _ <br /> not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or • Jan.1,2007: Ail new residential buildings <br /> dwelling units with split levels,a smoke alarm installed on the upper ��',� � • Aug.7,2008: Existing single-family homes <br /> level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower � � • Aug.7,2009: Multi-family dwellings <br /> level is less than one full story below the upper IeveL �'�� � <br /> '��'' The Department of Public Safety,State Fire Marshal Division lists the code requirements online at <br /> When more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an � �i � <br /> , www.fire.state.mn.us or call(651)201-7200 for more information. <br /> individual dwelling unit,the alarm devices shall be interconnected in such � -�- � ' F �C N i (�v� <br /> a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in <br /> the individual unit. {' � �„;x�; <br /> � �� ' Smoke detector is just one part of emergency escape plan <br /> All smoke alarms shall be listed and installed in accordance with the ����.� ` <br /> provisions of this code and the household fire waming equipment �,'- = <br /> provisions of NFPA 72(R313.2). - I A smoke detector is just one part of an emergency _,,,„,. � <br /> escape safety plan. Everyone in the residence i <br /> should know what a smoke detector alarm sounds , I ' <br /> Alterations,repairs and additions like and practice what to do when the alarm is � � 4 <br /> activated, especially if a fire occurs in the middle � �d� <-� � <br /> • , When alterations,repairs or additions requiring a permit occur,or when of the ni g h t a n d n o � � �`"� I <br /> one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, lights are available to <br /> Smoke alarms D the individual dwelling unit shall be equipped with smoke alarms located aid escape. ��' ��'� <br /> as required for new dwellings,the smoke alarms shall be interconnected � � <br /> D and hard wired. When a fire occurs,time <br /> � D 0 is critical to survival. Be <br /> Exceptions: sure to select a safe ,_ � - _�,�;, � <br /> 1.Interconnection and hardwiring of smoke alarms in existing areas place where everyor. '�'' � ; <br /> � shall not be required to be hardwired where the alterations or repairs can meet after escaping � "`"�._,k, � }� � i <br /> O do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing such as a mailbox oi _ < � 1 <br /> the structure. sidewalk.Nevergo back �� +Y "t`' <br /> 2.Work on the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of �nto a buring building for I• � � <br /> roofing or siding are exempt from the requirements of this section. any reason. More fire � ti• <br /> safety tips are online at � � <br /> 3. Permits involvin alterations or re airs to lumbin electrical and � `1�-''�,'. <br /> 9 P P 9, www.firesafety.gov. � c , <br /> mechanical are exem t from the re uirements of this section R313.2.1 . � � <br /> p Q � ) __ � °�,.�_�� l `�.'�'�, <br /> . <br />