675 Ind. Admin. Code 14-4.4-25

Current through November 6, 2024

Section 675 IAC 14-4.4-25 - Section R314.3.3; installation requirements

Authority: IC 22-13-2-2; IC 22-13-2-2.5; IC 22-13-2-13

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15; IC 36-7

Sec. 25.

Add SECTION R314.3.3 to read as follows:

SECTION R314.3.3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.

Smoke alarms required by Section R314.2 shall be mounted in accordance with their listing, installation instructions, and the requirements of this section.

SECTION R314.3.3.1 FLAT CEILINGS.

In rooms with flat, peaked sloping or single slope ceilings with a slope of less than 1.5/12, smoke alarms shall be mounted either:

1. on the ceiling at least 4 inches (102 mm) from each wall; or

2. on a wall with the top of the alarm not less than 4 inches (102 mm) below the ceiling and not farther from the ceiling than 12 inches (305 mm) or the distance from the ceiling specified in the smoke alarm manufacturer's listing and installation instructions, whichever is less.

SECTION R314.3.3.2 PEAKED SLOPING CEILINGS.

In rooms with peaked sloping ceilings with a slope of 1.5/12 or greater, smoke alarms shall be:

1.mounted on the ceiling or wall within 3 feet (914 mm) measured horizontally, from the peak of the ceiling;

2. at least 4 inches (102 mm), measured vertically, below the peak of the ceiling; and

3. at least 4 inches (102 mm) from any projecting structural element.

SECTION R314.3.3.3 SINGLE SLOPE CEILINGS.

In rooms with single slope ceilings with a slope of 1.5/12 or greater, smoke alarms shall be:

1. mounted on the ceiling or wall within 3 feet (914 mm), measured horizontally, of the high point of the ceiling; and

2. not closer than 4 inches (102 mm) from any adjoining wall surfaces or any projecting structural element.

675 IAC 14-4.4-25

Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 14-4.4-25; field 11/26/2019, 11:43 a.m.: 20191225-IR-675190330FRA