BRK electronic 4120 AC - Manual (Page 22)

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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many
people—like apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health
care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind—even if they were once
single-family homes. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses,
industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-residential buildings which require
special fire detection and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your area, this unit may be
used to provide additional protection in these facilities.
The following information applies to all four types
of buildings listed below:
In new construction, most building codes require the
use of AC or AC/DC powered Smoke Alarms only. AC,
AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used in
existing construction as specified by local building
codes. Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and
NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local building codes, or
consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection
requirements in buildings not defined as “households.”
Single-Family Residence:
Single family dwelling, townhouse.
Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:
Apartment building, condominium. This type of unit
is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos,
provided a primary fire detection system already
exists to meet fire detection requirements in common
areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this
type of unit in common areas may not provide
sufficient warning to all residents or meet local
fire protection ordinances/regulations.
Institutions:
Hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care
facilities. This type of unit is suitable for use in
individual patient sleeping/resident rooms, provided
a primary fire detection system already exists to meet
fire detection requirements in common areas like
lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this type of
unit in common areas may not provide sufficient
warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
ordinances/regulations.
Hotels/Motels:
Also boarding houses and dormitories. This type of
unit is suitable for use inside individual sleeping/resi-
dent rooms, provided a primary fire detection system
already exists to meet fire detection requirements in
common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches.
Using this type of unit in common areas may not
provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet
local fire protection ordinances/regulations.