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A • � - � � Why are smoke alarms requ(red? Specific code requirements �, Fire deaths occur in residential buildings General . � MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF more than in any other building type.More p„�elling units, congregate residences and LABOR & (NDUSTRY than half of all fire deaths in residential hotel or lodging guests rooms that are used r buildings occur while the occupants are r� for sleeping purposes must be provided �,a,J � asleep and are unaware. Death usually v,rith smoke alarms. Alarms must be Department of Labor and Industry ' results from asphyxiation, long before the installed in accordance with the app�oved .� Construction Codes and Licensing D(vision /� fire reaches the occupants. manufacturer's instrucdons. (/� 443 Lafayette Road N. 1 St.Paul,MN 55155 Smoke alarms installed in a home give �M an early warning of smoke and give the Power source Phone: (651)284-5012 or 1-800-657-3944 � occupants ihe critical few moments needed In new consVuction, the required smoke � TTY: (651)297-4198 Fax: (651)284-5749 to eSCepe. � Q alarms shall receive their primary power .,� � The State of Minnesota adopts a set of To address the loss of life in residentfal from the building wiring when such wiring � construction standards known as lhe Minnesota buildings, the Minnesota State Build(ng is served from a commercial source. w,r State Building Codes (MSBC). The MSBC ,y... Code (MSBC) has requirements for the When prlmary power is interrupted, smoke � contains safety requirements relating to structure, �� installation of smoke alarms in a home.The alarms shall receive power from a battery. mechanical,plumbing,energy,electrical,elevators, 2007 MSBC adopts ihe 2U06 Intemational Wiring shall be permanent and without � manufactured buildings and life safety. Residential Code(2008 IRC).All"R"code a disconnecting switch other than those � i references provided in this brochure pertain required fo�overcurrent protection. Smoke The information in this brochure is for general '�� __ to the 2006 IRC. alarms shall be permitted to be battery � reference for residential consUuc[ion projects. `F � � � �I� In general, the code requires lhat smoke operated when installed in buitdings wilhout � Contact your municipal building official regarding ' '� = alarms be provided on each floor of a commercial power or in buildings that � permits and specific code requirements for �" dwell(ng and in the corridor giving access undergo alterations, repairs or addiGons residentfal construction within your community. ``_';., to bedrooms and in bedrooms. Alarms+in regulated by R313.3. (� new constructlon must receive their power j" ) To contirm if your contractor is from the building wiring and have a battery �,rr� lice�sed in Minnesota contact the: backup in the event of electrical power loss. During remodeling,where conneclion to the � Department of Labor and Industry building wiring is ditficult to achieve,battery- + � Q Residential Buflding Contractors operated alarms may be used(R313.1.1). •►�t Phone: (651)284-5089 or 1-800-657-3944 www.dli.mn.gov/ccld/LicVerify.asp An important feature of the requirement for Smoke alarms 0 � E-mail: DLI.ContractorQstate.mn.us ;: alarms being connected inta the building's D � ,� electrical wiring is there must be no '� �' disconnectlng means other than the primary • r�..�y �` t' : over cuRent protecUon (fuse or cirouit D �� o ► • x,e�; +h: breaker). Alarms must be wired direc0y ri/� - into the building's wiring system and no � �� switches,plugs or mechanical disconnecis � � ;�;,,_� Gopher State One Call i' are permitted between the electric service /� �._ ` `' j�rf" Call at least two full business � � panel and the alarm. � J �� �,,;�, days before you dig. �� �;� Phone: 811 or(651)4540002 ,� $ tr;�!;�� �'�;'�'�� www.call811.com '' �-;y=>:'� w.,,,;.,� �