1164/1164NS Series Installation and Programming Guide 14
MOUNTING GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES
In addition to NFPA 72, use the following location guidelines to optimize performance and
reduce false alarms. Refer to Figure 9.
• Place ceiling-mounted smoke detectors in the center of a room/hallway at least 4
inches from walls and partitions. If a ceiling is sloped, peaked, or gabled, place the
detector 3 feet from the highest-point. If mounting to suspended ceiling tile, the
tile must be secured with an appropriate fastener across ceiling panel supports.
• Place wall-mounted smoke detectors at least 4 inches below the ceiling.
• Mount smoke detectors on a firm, permanent surface.
• Place in environmentally-controlled areas with a temperature range between
40° and 100° F (4.4° and 37.8° C) and the humidity is between 0 and 90% non-
condensing.