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r � . <br /> .. <br /> Smoke detection and notification <br /> AllsmokealarmsshallbelisledlnaccordancewithUnderwritersLaboratory217andinstalledinaccordance Carbon monoxide alarms alert residents of a toxic, odorless gas <br /> with Ihe provisions of lhis code and Ihe household fire waming equipment provisions of National Fire Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic, colorless, odorless gas ihat is /ormed as a producl of Ihe <br /> Protection Agency(NFPAj 72. incomplele combustion of carbon or a carbon compound. Poisoning is caused by inhalation o( <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 headeche, nausea, confusion and <br /> combinalion of smoke detector and audible notificalion device installed as requlred by this section for shoAness of brealh.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 o(smoke <br /> detection and alarm as required by this secUon (or smoke alarms in the event ihe fire alarm panel is CO is produced by combustion engine exhaust, portable propa�e healers, barbecues burning <br /> removed or Ihe system is not connecled lo a central station(R313.1). charcoal and portahle or non-vented natural gas appliances. <br /> Smoke alarms shall be installed in the foliowing locations: <br /> �` °�=i State law requires CO detectors be placed in new and exisiing residential <br /> 1. In each slee in room. _��`,��` <br /> P g r�' � structures in Minnesota where building permits are oblained. The <br /> 2. Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of requirement is found at Minnesota Slatutes,§299F.50. <br /> lhe bedrooms. � 'F �+ r� �'� <br /> 3. On each addilional sfory of the dwelling, including basements but <br /> � " The CO delector effective dates are: <br /> not including crawi spaces and uninhabilable attics. In dwellings or • Jan.1,2007: All new residential buildings <br /> dwelling units wilh splif levels,a smoke alarm installed on Ihe upper • Aug.1,2006: Existing single-family homes <br /> tevel shall suffice for ihe adjacent lower level provided that the lower �'`' • Aug.1,2009: Mulli-family dwellings <br /> level is less than one full story be�ow Ihe upper level. The DepaAment of Public Safety,Stale Fire Marshal Division lisis Ihe code requirements online al <br /> When more ihan one smoke alarm is required to be Inslalled withln an www.fire.state.mn.us or call(651)201-720o for more information. <br /> individual dweliing unit,ihe alarm devices shall be Interconnecled in suCh <br /> a manner ihat the actualion of one alarm will activale all of the alarms iq <br /> ihe individual unil. <br /> All smoke alarms shall be listed and installed In accordance wtth the .� - - -- - - <br /> provisions of lhis code and the household fire waming equipment <br /> provisions of NFPA 72(R313.2). 2.1 LoCation <br /> Every single family dwelling and every multifamily dwelling unit shall be <br /> Alterations,repalrs and additlons provided with a minimum of one approved and fully operational carbon monoxide <br /> • When alterattons,repairs or additions requiring a permit occur,or when alarm installed within ten(10)feet of each room lawfully used for sleeping <br /> • one or more sleeping rooms are added or crealed In existing dwelengs, purposes. If bedrooms are located on separate floors additional carbon monoxide <br /> O Ihe individual dwelling unit shall be equipped wilh smoke alarms located alarms would be necessary within ten feet of these areas. If bedrooms are located <br /> SmoMe alarmf as required for new dwellings,the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in separate areas(on the same level),additional carbon monoxide alarms would be <br /> OD and hard wired. necessary within ten(10)feet of these areas. In lieu of installing multipie CO <br /> • D Exceptions: alarms in the hallway,a separate CO could be installed inside each sleeping room. <br /> 1.Inlerconnection and hardwiring of smoke alarms in exisling areas <br /> � shall nol be required to be hardwired where ihe allerations or repairs It is important that these devices be installed in accordance with the ' <br /> do no1 result in►he removal of interior wal�or ceiling finishes exposing manufacturer's installations instructions and not be placed in`dead'air pockets <br /> DIhe structure. such as corners of rooms,at the junction of walis and ceilings or within thiriy-six <br /> 2.Work on the extedpr surfaces of dwellings, such as ihe replacement of (36)inches of ventilation ducts. <br /> roofing or siding are exempt from Ihe requirements of this section. <br /> 3. Permits involving alterations or repairs to .plumbing, electrieal and 2.2 Height requirements <br /> mechanical are exempt trom the requirements of ihis sectton(R3�3.z.1). Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed at the height specified in the <br /> � manufacturer's installation inshvctions. <br /> s <br />