What is considered the immediate vicinity of the sleeping area?
A sleeping area is defined as the area or areas of the family living unit in which the bedrooms or sleeping rooms are located. Where bedrooms or rooms ordinarily used for sleeping are separated by other use areas, such as kitchens or living rooms, but not bathrooms or closets, they shall be considered as separate sleeping areas. When the bedroom or sleeping area is not fully enclosed or separated from other living areas within a living or sleeping unit, the smoke and carbon monoxide detector shall be installed nearest the area designated for sleeping, as per the manufacturers specifications.
