Section 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.

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.

(5) The automatic detection devices shall be interconnected so all alarm devices sound if any is activated.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 49.2 (relating to jurisdiction and effective dates).