Smoke detector and HVAC return
Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:10 pm
Codeman,
I was told today by a HVAC contractor that a smoke detector must be 36" from the return (both are on the ceiling and 20" apart). This is the first time I have ever heard of this and I can't find anything in the code book to confirm this.
So two questions, is this a code violation (2006 IRC) and what would be the issue with this set up?
I was told today by a HVAC contractor that a smoke detector must be 36" from the return (both are on the ceiling and 20" apart). This is the first time I have ever heard of this and I can't find anything in the code book to confirm this.
So two questions, is this a code violation (2006 IRC) and what would be the issue with this set up?