A plan view of a ceiling mounted fire alarm notification device s coverage area shows that the coverage projects outward along the strobe s mounting surface at an equal distance on all sides creating the square coverage areas listed in nfpa 72.
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Low ceiling heights do not permit mounting at a minimum of 80 inches visible appliances shall be mounted within 6 inches of the ceiling.
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Except where an existing fire alarm system is upgraded or replaced or a new fire alarm system is installed the adaag goes on to.
If the ceilings are higher than 30 feet the strobes must be mounted on the wall.
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6 where the ceiling strobe is not located in the center of the room the candela level shall be determined by doubling the.
It should be obvious that if you follow this method of compliance you will either have an incorrect number of audible appliances or an incorrect number of visible appliances.
Wall mounted fire strobes must be placed 80 to 96 inches above the floor and at least six inches from the ceiling in all non sleeping areas.
This calculator uses data provided by the user to perform the calculations described in nfpa 72 2002 2007 2010 and 2013 edition which permits the use of a performance based alternative in lieu of tables for spacing ceiling mounted audible visible devices.
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Refer to the annex of nfpa 72 for exceptions to these guidelines a 18 5 4 3.
The strobe is always located in the center of the coverage area.
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These calculations are described in nfpa 72 and are to be provided to the authority.
See 18 5 4 1 and 18 5 4 2 and for ceiling mounted strobes no more than 30 ft.
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