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<br /> � ' � � � Why are smoke alarms required? Specific code requirements
<br /> �� Fire deaths occur in residential buildings General
<br /> � NIINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF , � more than in any other building type. More Dwelling units, congregate residences and
<br /> f LABOR & INDUSTRY than half of all fire deaths in residentiai
<br /> � 1 1 ' hotel or lodging guests rooms that are used
<br /> � � buildings occur while the occupants are
<br /> for sleeping purposes must be provided
<br /> � asleep and are unaware. Death usually with smoke alarms. Alarms must be �.y
<br /> Department of Labor and Industry ' ' ' results from asphyxiation, long before the installed in accordance with the approved •�.�y
<br /> Construction Codes and Licensing Division i ' ' ' fire reaches the occupants. manufacturer's instructions. �1
<br /> 443 Lafayette Road N. / Smoke alarms installed in a home give �
<br /> St.Paul,MN 55155
<br /> an early warning of smoke and give the Power source
<br /> Phone: (651)284-5012 or 1-800-s57-3s44 occupants the critical few moments needed In new construction, the re uired smoke �
<br /> ; TTY: (651)297-4198 Fax: (651)284-5749 � •= = � � = - to escape. q V
<br /> A' ; , , � � _ _ alarms shall receive their primary power �^y
<br /> � The State of Minnesota adopts a set of , , , ,� � � ��_ To address the toss 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 /> � Stale Building Codes (MSBC). The MSBC Code (MSBC) has requirements for the When primary power is interrupted, smoke �
<br /> contains safety requirements relating to struciure, -,F' installaiion of smoke alarms in a home.The alarms shall receive power from a battery.
<br /> mechanical,plumbing,energy,electrical,elevators, f 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 �y
<br /> references provided in this brochure pertain required for overcurrent protection. Smoke �'r
<br /> The information in this brochure is for general _ to the 2006 IRC. alarms shall be permitted to be baltery �1
<br /> reference for residential construction projects, f�," � J'� In general, the code requires thal smoke operated when installed in buildings without �
<br /> Contact your municipal building official regarding - aiarms be provided on each floor of a commercial power or in buildings that �
<br /> permits and specific code requirements for � dwelling and In the COffldOr giVillg aCCeSS undergo alterations, repairs or additions
<br /> residential construction within your community. to bedrooms and in bedrooms. Alarms in regulated by R313.3. O
<br /> new construction must receive their power � )
<br /> To confirm if your contractor is - �` from lhe building wiring and have a battery `�
<br /> licensed in Minnesota contact the: ,��+;� � ,�� backup in the event of electrical power loss. �
<br /> �:� �ri r � During remodeling,where connection to the r
<br /> Departmenl of Labor and Industry wF �:
<br /> Residential Building Contractors `� � �,,�''Fy ;; building wiring is difficutt to achieve,battery- � •�`
<br /> �-s,;�; '� operated alarms may be used(R313.1.1). r�l
<br /> Phone: (651)284-5069 or 1-800-657-3944 ,��� ; ��
<br /> www.doli.state.mn.uslcontractor.html „�`� �#. � An important feature of the requirement for Smoke alarms D U
<br /> E-mail: DLI.Contractor@state.mn.us -�: ' i alarms being connected into the building's D
<br /> electrical wiring is there must be no �
<br /> � � '��"'���; disconnecting means other than the primary • �,,,,y
<br /> " �� over current protection (fuse or circuit D ��,
<br /> � � o . � �� , r , ; breaker). Alarms must be wired directly ��
<br /> ��'�,:r ` ��; into the building's wiring system and no �
<br /> �^ � '� switches, plugs or mechanical disconnecis � O
<br /> f,� Gopher State One Call ;� , � k_ are permitted between the electric service O
<br /> � �U Call at least two full business � w;; panel and ihe alann. �
<br /> days before you dig. � r, ��``
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