2. LOCATIONS TO AVOID
• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your car.
• In front of forced air supply ducts used for heating and air conditioning, near ceiling
fans,or other high air flow areas.
• Less than 10cm (4”) from the peak of an ‘A’ frame type ceiling.
• In an area where the temperature may fall below 0°C or rise above 40°C such as
garages and unfinished attics; this should also include electrical boxes exposed to
these environments..
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
• In very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
• In areas where the Relative Humidity (RH) is above 93%.
• Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.
• In insect infested areas
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 0.9m (3ft) of the following: the door to
a kitchen, the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower, ceiling or whole house
ventilating fans or other high air flow areas..
• Kitchens: Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it
should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type.
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination larm
and guard) has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
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