where to mount Smoke detector in room with ceiling fan

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Re: where to mount Smoke detector in room with ceiling fan

#86208 09/25/03 05:45 PM

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sparky

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true Al....

or a window mounted AC unit, or an oscilating fan, or fans of incense..etc
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btw Bill~ placement to my knowledge here differs new construction/renovation per state ammendments vs. nfpa72

p.s.s~ i have had similar tech concerns presented re; fan makers on placement vs. fireplace draft

whew! don't know 'bout you guys but i'm feeling rather winded now...

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Re: where to mount Smoke detector in room with ceiling fan

#86209 09/26/03 11:39 PM

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Just leave the smoke out and install a beam type detector, the ir beam gets scattered when the smoke is at the ceiling line as long as it is between the transmitter and reciever.