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Smoke detection and notlfication <br /> AllsmokealarmsshallbelistedinaccardancewilhUnderwritersLaboratory217andi�statledinaccordance Carbon monoxide alarms alert residents of a toxic, odorless gas <br /> with the provisions of this code and ihe household fire waming equipment provisions of NaBonal Fire Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic, colohess, odorless gas that is formed as a product of Ihe <br /> Protection Agency(NFPA)72. incomplete combustion of carbon or a carbon compound. Poisoning is caused by inhalation of <br /> Household fire alarm systems installed in accordance with NFPA 72 that include smoke alartns, or a CO.There are many symptoms for CO poisoning including headache, nausea, confusion and <br /> combination of smoke detector and audible notification device installed as required 6y this section for shortness of breath.These can lead to convulsion,unconsciousness,coma and death. <br /> smoke alarms,shall be permilled.The household fire alarm system shall provide the same level of smoke <br /> detection and alarm as required by this section for smoke alarms in the event the fire alarm panel is CO is produced by combustion engine exhaust, portable propane heaters, barbecues burning <br /> removed or the system is not connected to a ceniral statlon(R313.1). charcoal and portable or non-vented natural gas appliances. <br /> Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following IocaUons: State law requires CO detectors be placed in new and existing residential. <br /> 1. In each sleeping room. structures in Minnesota where building permits are obtained. The <br /> 2. Outside each separate sleeping area in ihe immediate vicinity of . requirement is found at Minnesota Statutes,§299F.50. <br /> the bedrooms. f�, 1)� <br /> The CO detector effective dates are: <br /> 3. On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements but �� : ' , -- ' • Jan.1,2007: All new residential buildings <br /> not fncluding crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or %,�•. � �4�����',,; �rt��.;• • Aug.1,2008• Existing single-family homes <br /> dwe�ling units with split Ieveis,a smoke alarm installed on the upper � �`"` • Aug.1,2009: Multi-family dwellings <br /> level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower " <br /> level is less than one full story below the upper level. The Deparlment of Public Safety,State Fire Marshal Division lists the code requirements online at <br /> When more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an _ www.fire.state.mn.us or call(651)201-7200 for more information. <br /> individual dwelling unit,the alarm devices shall be interconnected in such M/4!t (�� FC�1�'� 'S�-��=P�N� ���s <br /> a manner ihat the actuation of one alartn will activate all of the alartns in <br /> �he��d���d�a'���'. Smoke detector is just one part of emergency escape plan <br /> All smoke alarms shall be listed and installed in accordance with the <br /> provisions of this code and the household fire waming equipment A smoke detector is just one part of an emergency " „�,�r <br /> provisions of NFPA 72(R313.2). escape safety plan. Everyone in the residence '�;� ''�' <br /> should know what a smoke detector alarm sounds '`' �r� <br /> Alteratlons,�epairs and additions like and practice what to do when the alarm is � <br /> activaled, especially if a fire occurs in the middle <br /> r , When alteratlons,repairs o�additions requlring a permit occur,or when of the �ight end no I <br /> one or more sleepi�g rooms are added or created in existlng dwellings, Iights are avaflable lo <br /> D the individual dwelBng unit shall be equipped wNh smoke alarms located ald escape. - ,�� <br /> Smok�alarms as�equired for new dwellings,the smoke alarms shall be interconnected <br /> O and hard wired. When a fire occurs,time _ <br /> 0 is crfUcal to survival.Be �� � i <br /> • O Exceptions: sure to select a safe ��i�"' —''` <br /> a ,.`; / <br /> 1.Interconnection and harclwiring of smoke alarms in exisUng areas place where everyone � ! <br /> shall not be required to be hardwired where the alterations or repairs can meet after escaping `� � <br /> � do not result in the removai of interfor wall or ceiling finishes exposing such as a mallbox or � � � <br /> the structure. sidewalk.Nevergo back - � -. `�„� ;P <br /> O into a buring building for <br /> 2.Work on the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of �`'`` <br /> any reason. More fire <br /> roofing or siding are exempt from the requirements of this section. safety tips are online at <br /> 3. Permits involving alteraUons or repairs to plumbing, elecfrical and www.flresafery.gov. �"�` <br /> mechanical are exempt from the requirements of this sectlon(R313.2.1). �' '�` <br /> y <br />