ELV Draftsman Interview Questions and Answers

Spacing of detectors depends on the type of detector and the area being monitored.

• The spacing of smoke detectors is typically 30 feet apart.

• Heat detectors should be placed within 20 feet of cooking appliances.

• Carbon monoxide detectors should be placed on each level of a home.

• Detectors should be placed in every bedroom and outside sleeping areas.

• Detectors should be placed in areas where there is a high risk of fire, such as near fireplaces or furnaces.