Smoke detector for high ceilings

[katwalatapan]

Hello,

I have a query concerning installation of a smoke detector in area of 16' high ceilings. Would the same installation requirements be applicable as for regular 7' ceilings or are they required / preferred to be wall mount at lower heights to allow for accurate smoke detection?

Thank you.

 

[IRstuff]

You may want to red-flag this posting and repost in forum184

TTFN
faq731-376

Need help writing a question or understanding a reply? forum1529


Of course I can. I can do anything. I can do absolutely anything. I'm an expert!
There is a homework forum hosted by engineering.com:

http://www.engineering.com/AskForum/aff/32.aspx

 

[waross]

Smoke rises, hot air rises.

Bill
--------------------
"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter

 

[melspuds]

katwalatapan,
I think the best thing to do is ask AHJ.
NFPA 72-2016 (alarm systems) is now out and for sale. I heard that supposedly a lot of major changes from 2013.
Good luck,
Dave

 

[MikeHalloran]

If you put them on the wall at 7 feet, they _might_ go off before the flashover.



Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA