34 Pa. Code § 56.52 - Required
An automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in all facilities.
(1) Detection Devices
shall be listed as meeting U. L. 217, 1980 Edition. A minimum of one automatic
detection device shall be provided on each floor including basement. One
automatic detection device shall be located in a common area such as a hall,
corridor, or similar area. A detection device shall be located at the top or
bottom of each stair. This device may satisfy the requirement for a minimum of
one detection device on each floor. See Diagram A for suggested locations of
detection devices.
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DIAGRAM A
(2) The top of wall mounted detection devices
shall be 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling.
(3) Ceiling mounted detection devices shall
be located close to the center of the common area, but in no case closer than 6
inches from the wall.
(4) An
automatic detection device shall be located outside each sleeping room or area.
See Diagram B for suggested locations of detection devices.
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DIAGRAM B
(5) The automatic detection devices shall be
interconnected so all alarm devices sound if any is activated.
Notes
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 49.2 (relating to jurisdiction and effective dates).
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