Fire alarms for educational buildings
Educational occupancies are defined as preschools, K-12 schools and day care centers. Fire alarms are required in the 2020 Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC) for educational occupancies having 50 or more people. The number of people is based on an occupant load factor.
Building sizes where fire alarm systems are typically required:
- Day care centers – 35 sq. ft. per person times 50 people = 1,750 sq. ft.
- Schools – 20 sq. ft. per person times 50 people = 1,000 sq. ft.
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