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NFPA 72 §17.7

Smoke detector spacing

Publication
NFPA 72
Edition
2022
Section
§17.7

What it requires

Spot-type smoke detectors are listed for 30 ft on-center spacing on smooth ceilings up to 10 ft, derated by ceiling height, beam pockets, airflow, and joist construction.