Location of smoke detectors

Type of Dwelling: ALL MUST BE CEILING MOUNTED

A. Single Family:

1. Basement - in the basement at the bottom of the stairs
2. 1st Floor - at the stairway that leads to the 2nd floor at least 6 ft from the kitchen area. Outside all sleeping areas (bedrooms) if applicable.
3. 2nd Floor - outside all sleeping areas (bedrooms)
4. Attic - If home has a fixed stairway that leads to the attic - at the stairway that leads to the attic level and in the attic. None are required for crawl spaces or pull-down attic stairs.

B. Two Family:
1. Basement - in the basement at the bottom of the stairs leading from the 1st floor apartment. If there is a floor-ceiling partition than another detector is required at the bottom of the stairs leading from the 2nd floor apartment.
2. 1st Floor - outside the sleeping areas (bedrooms).
3. 2nd Floor -Outside the sleeping areas (bedrooms). If the 2nd floor unit has its own rear entrance one is required at the ceiling before ascending the stairs to the 2nd level.
4. Attic - Same as single family dwelling.