1: WHERE SHOULD THEY BE INSTALLED? A: At least one on each level of the residence, including any basement (but not needed in an unfinished attic or crawl space) AND B: Inside each bedroom as per CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 310.9.1.4 (this is not required for Section 8 properties outside San Diego City) AND C: Outside bedrooms: Centrally located between bedrooms and within 21 feet of each bedroom AND D: On levels without bedrooms, in the living room (or den or family room) or near the stairway to the upper level, or in both locations. 2: WHAT OTHER RULES APPLY? A: Ceiling-mounted alarms should be installed at least 4 inches away from the nearest wall B: Wall-mounted alarms should be installed on inside walls so that the top of the device is no more than 12 inches away from the ceiling. C: For peaked ceilings, the alarm should be located within 36 inches of the peak, but not closer than 4 inches off the peak D: All types of alarms should not be placed within 36 inches of the I: Door to a kitchen or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower. II: Forced air heating or cooling register/vent. III: Tip of the blade of a ceiling fan. E: HARD OF HEARING RESIDENTS F: Hard-wired smoke alarms will not be required to be moved if a battery operated one is installed in the proper location. G: Alarms installed in the basement should be installed on the ceiling at the bottom of the stairs leading to the next level. H: Never paint alarms. Paint, stickers or other decorations could keep the alarms from working. I: Never install an alarm on a ceiling that includes radiant heat (to avoid causing damage to the heating system) 4: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING THE ALARMS WORK OK? (Batteries should be tested and the alarms too with can smoke) A: Tenants for alarms in their residences B: Landlord for alarms in common areas/hallways SOURCES SECTION 8 COUNTY RULES (email to JB from S8 on 4/14/16) CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 310.9.1.4 and CBC Sect (F) 907.2.11 SDCPM T63078 |
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