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� ` � <br /> , � � / Why are smoke alarms required? Specific code requirements <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 & [NDUSTRY � � � than half of all fire deaths in residential hoteloriod in <br /> � � � buildings occur while the occupants are 9 9 9uests rooms that are used <br /> asleep and are unaware. Death usually for sieeping purposes must be provided � <br /> Department of Labor and Industry � , ' results from asphyxiation, long before the �^'ith smoke alarms. Aiarms must be <br /> installed in accordance with the approved •� <br /> Construction Codes and Licensing Division ' , ` fire reaches the occupants. manufacturer's instructions. �/� <br /> 443 Lafayette Road N. Smoke alarms installed in a home give � <br /> St.Pau1,MN 55155 an early warning of smoke and give the Power source <br /> Phone: (651)284-5012 or 1-800-657-3944 occupants the critical few moments needed � <br /> ; TTY: (651)297-4198 Fax: (651)284-5749 � '~_ ' ' ° =�" = to escape. ala ms hallstrecel�e theirreq�ad smoee � <br /> r r .; P �Y P� •�� <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 /> � : 1 N:Itfi lF,tlfl . <br /> construction standards known as the Minnesota � �a _ � buildings, the Minnesota State Building is served from a commercial source. <br /> � State Building Codes (MSBC). The MSBC a 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 International Wiring shall be permanent and without � <br /> manufactured buiidings 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 /> The information in this brochure is for general �� to the 2006 IRC. alarms shall be permitted to be battery �� <br /> reference for residential construction projects ;�` ��' In general, the code requires that smoke operated when instalied in buildings without � <br /> Contact your municipal building official regarding t 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 alterations, repairs or additions <br /> residentiai construction within your community. to bedrooms and in bedrooms. Alarms in regulated by R313.3. Q <br /> new construction must receive their power � ) <br /> To confirm if your contractor is from the buiiding wiring and have a battery "°°� <br /> ,�..,�, <br /> licensed in Minnesota contact the: � �=�� backup in the event of electrical power ioss. � <br /> During remodeling,where connection to the r r�r <br /> Department of Labor and Industry � building wiring is difficult to achieve,battery- � �.,+ <br /> Residential Building Contractors .�,...r <br /> Phone: (651)284-5069 or 1-800-657-3944 operated alarms may be used(R313.1.1). <br /> www.dii.mn.gov/ccid/LicVerify.asp � An important feature of the requirement for Smoke alarms O V <br /> E-mail: DLI.Contractor@state.mn.us alarms being connected into the building's � <br /> electrical wiring is there must be no <br /> disconnecting means other than the primary • O � <br /> � � � over current protection (fuse or circuit D '�� <br /> breaker). Alarms must be wired directly �1 <br /> into the building's wiring system and no � <br /> °F switches, plugs or mechanical disconnects � O <br /> ° are permitted between the electric service O � ` <br /> , , Gopher State One Call � panel and the alarm. v <br /> ' �. Call at least two full business � ., <br /> �,_`, days before you dig. <br /> �. Phone: 811 or(651)454-0002 ,��?;��_,y, <br /> www.call811.com ' _-:�� <br /> a <br /> +r�...�.�J <br /> i <br />