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In a corridor 3 meters wide, what is the maximum permitted distance between a smoke detector and the end wall?

CAN/ULC-S524 specifies that smoke detectors in hallways up to 5 m wide must be spaced no further than 12 m apart and within 6 m of any end wall.

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Question: In a corridor 3 meters wide, what is the maximum permitted distance between a smoke detector and the end wall?

Answer options:

  • 4.5 m
  • 5.0 m
  • 5.5 m ✅ 6.0 m

Correct answer: 6.0 m

Explanation: CAN/ULC-S524 specifies that smoke detectors in hallways up to 5 m wide must be spaced no further than 12 m apart and within 6 m of any end wall.

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