INSTALLATION HEIGHTS FOR WALL-MOUNTED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM APPLIANCES, DEVICES, AND EQUIPMENT

The graphic below shows installation requirements for fire alarm equipment such as pull stations, smoke and heat detectors, notification
appliances, and control equipment. This quick reference can help you determine the minimum and maximum heights for wall-mounted fire
alarm equipment as found in the 2022 edition of NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®. Scan the QR code to use NFPA LiNK® to
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6 in.
12 in.
(150 mm) 4 in. (100 mm) min
6 in. (150 mm) (300 mm)

EXIT
min 12 in. (300 mm) max
min for max
low ceilings

FIRE

5 ft
(1.5 m)
max 90 in.
(229 mm)
80 in. (2.03 m) min
FIRE ALARM
min
96 in. (2.44 m) max
PULL DOWN

15 in. (375 mm) min

6 ft (1.8 m) max
42 in. (1.07 m) min
48 in. (1.22 m) max

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