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When installing a smoke detector on a ceiling, what is the minimum distance it must be located from any sidewall?

CAN/ULC-S524-19 Clause 5.7.1.1 states that smoke detectors shall be installed such that they are not less than 100 mm from a sidewall.

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Question: When installing a smoke detector on a ceiling, what is the minimum distance it must be located from any sidewall?

Answer options:

  • 50 mm ✅ 100 mm
  • 150 mm
  • 300 mm

Correct answer: 100 mm

Explanation: CAN/ULC-S524-19 Clause 5.7.1.1 states that smoke detectors shall be installed such that they are not less than 100 mm from a sidewall.

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