Kidde PI9010 - Manual (Page 13)

9. NRC INFORMATION
The ionization portion of this smoke alarm uses a very small
amount of a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable
detection of visible and invisible combustion products. The radio-
active element is safely contained in the chamber and requires no
adjustments or maintenance. This smoke alarm meets or exceeds
all government standards. It is manufactured and distributed under
license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
10. NFPA REQUIRED PROTECTION
The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the
following information:
Smoke Detection - Where required by applicable laws, codes,
or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and
multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In
all sleeping rooms Exception: Smoke alarms shall not be required
in sleeping rooms in existing one- and two-family dwelling units.
(2) Outside of each separate sleeping area, in immediate vicinity of
the sleeping rooms. (3) On each level of the dwelling unit, includ-
ing basements Exception: In existing one- and two-family dwelling
units, approved smoke alarms powered by batteries are permitted.
Smoke Detection - Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The
required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early
warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the
areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason, it
is recommended that the householder consider the use of addi-
tional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection. The
additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room,
furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the
required smoke alarms. The installation of the smoke alarms in
the kitchen, attic (finished or unfinished), or garage is normally not
recommended, as these locations occasionally experience condi-
tions that can result in improper operation.
This equipment should be installed in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 (NFPA,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND INSURANCE
COMPANY OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION.