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. <br /> � <br /> ' 1 Why are smoke alarms required? Specific code requirementa <br /> Fire deaths occur in residential buildings General <br /> MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF + more than in any other building type. More Dwelling units, congregate residences and <br /> � LABOR & INDUSTRY � � than half of all fire deaths in residential hotel or lodging guests rooms that are used y.�� <br /> � � � , buildings occur while the occupants are for slee in <br /> 4 asleep and are unaware. Death usually P 9 purposes must be provided �`�J <br /> with smoke alarms. Alarms must be <br /> Department of Labor and Industry ' , I resuRs from asphyxiation, long before the installed in accordance with the approved •�...r <br /> Construction Codes and Licensing Division M ' , , fire reaches the occupants. manufacturer's instructions. �� <br /> 443 Lafayette Road N. r Smoke aiarms installed in a home give <br /> St.Paul,MN 55155 an eariy waming of smoke and give the Power source � <br /> 1 Phone: (651)284-5012 or 1-800-657-3944 occupants the critical few moments needed �n new construction, the required smoke � <br /> ` TTY: (651)297�198 Fax: (651)284-5749 � • to escape. alarms shall receive their primary power .� <br /> The State of Minnesota adopts a set of To address the loss of life in residential from the building wiring when such wiring � <br /> construction standards known as the Minnesota buildings, the Minnesota State Building is served from a commercial source. <br /> � State Building Codes (MSBC). The MSBC ' Code (MSBC) has requirements for the When primary power is interrupted, smoke � <br /> contains safety requirements relating to structure, '���' installation of smoke alarms in a home.The alarms shall receive power from a battery. <br /> mechanical,plumbing,energy,electrical,elevators, � ` 2007 MSBC adopts the 2006 Intemational Wiring shall be permanent and without � <br /> manufactured buildings and life safety. Residential Code (2006 IRC).All"R"code a disconnecting switch other than those � <br /> references provided in this brochure pertain required for overcurrent protection. Smoke <br /> to the 2006 IRC. alarms shall be permitted to be battery <br /> The information in this brochure is for general tp :� �� <br /> operated when installed in buildings without <br /> reference for residential construction projects. ` � { ��) In general, the code requires that smoke � <br /> Contact your municipal building official regarding =� alarms be provided on each floor of a commercial power or in buildings that � <br /> permits and specific code requirements for , dwelling and in the corridor giving access undergo atterations, repairs or additions <br /> residential construction within your community. A �;,u, to bedrooms and in bedrooms.Alarms in regulated by R313.3. Q <br /> k�"' new construction must receive their power � <br /> To confirm if your contractor is from the building wiring and have a battery <br /> licensed in Minnesota contact the: backup in the event of electrical power loss. � <br /> During remodeling,where connection to the � <br /> Department of Labor and Industry building wiring is difficult to achieve,battery- • � <br /> Residential Building Contractors operated alarms may be used(R313.1.1). •� <br /> Phone: (651)284-5069 or 1-800-657-3944 O � <br /> www.doli.state.mn.us/contractor.html An important feature of the requirement for Smoke alarms <br /> E-mail: DLI.Contractor(�Dstate.mn.us alarms being connected into the building's � <br /> electrical wiring is there must be no <br /> •� over� cur eing p otectioner(usethorPcir urit • 0 `�'� <br /> . . . breaker). Alarms must be wired directly D r� <br /> into the building's wiring system and no ,.y <br /> °SO7 switches, plugs or mechanical disconnects � <br /> �� Gopher State One Call are permitted between the electric service � <br /> ,, �d Call at least lwo full business � panel and the alarm. O <br /> � <br /> � days before you dig. • <br /> � �� Phone: 811 or(651)454-0002 am3� <br /> www.call811.com '�`�_ <br /> ��+V� <br />