Opinion: Audible and visual alarms

Inquiry: 99-10

Subject: Audible and visual alarms

Code:
1998 SBC/1997 Uniform Building Code, 1341.0405, Item N

Submitted By: Minnesota Building Officials Uniformity Committee

Approved By: Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official

Issue Date: July 28, 1999

Question: Does the installation of the water flow alarm, in a normally occupied location inside the building per section 904.3.2, necessitate the installation of audible and visual alarms in the additional locations described in Minnesota Rule Part 1341.0405, Item N?

Answer: No. The flow alarm only requires an audible alarm to be installed at a normally occupied location. The locations described in MSBC 1341.0405, Item N are intended for full fire alarm systems.
Approved by the Building Codes and Standards Interpretation Committee

Inquiry:	99-10
Subject:	Audible and visual alarms
Code:	1998 SBC/1997 Uniform Building Code, 1341.0405, Item N
Submitted By:	Minnesota Building Officials Uniformity Committee
Approved By:	Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official
Issue Date:	July 28, 1999
Question:	Does the installation of the water flow alarm, in a normally occupied location inside the building per section 904.3.2, necessitate the installation of audible and visual alarms in the additional locations described in Minnesota Rule Part 1341.0405, Item N?
Answer:	No. The flow alarm only requires an audible alarm to be installed at a normally occupied location. The locations described in MSBC 1341.0405, Item N are intended for full fire alarm systems. Approved by the Building Codes and Standards Interpretation Committee