Description

This bulletin outlines the requirements for active fire safety systems in new building work in housing.

Most deaths in residential fires result from smoke inhalation. Working smoke and heat alarms warn occupants and give them time to escape. Domestic sprinklers can also save lives.

Scope

This bulletin covers:

1. Introduction
2. Building Code requirements
3. Smoke alarms
   1. Smoke alarms for the hearing impaired
4. Heat alarms
5. Alarm systems in larger or more complex buildings
6. Automatic sprinkler systems
7. More information

This bulletin does not cover passive fire safety systems.