Reference · Detection

Heat Detector

A detector that responds to temperature — fixed temperature, rate-of-rise or rate-compensated. Used where smoke detectors would false alarm (kitchens, garages, dusty areas). Listed spacing is reduced for high ceilings.

NFPA 72: 17.6

Section numbers vary by edition — confirm in the edition your AHJ has adopted.

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