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Smoke and CO alarm planner

Count levels, bedrooms and sleeping areas to estimate the alarms an inspector will look for.

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The alarm planner gives a typical starting count based on common code rules; the local fire official's decision governs.

Count levels, bedrooms and sleeping areas to estimate the alarms an inspector will look for.

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