Where should the pull station be located in relationship to an exit?
The California Fire Code (CFC) states that manual fire alarm boxes must be located not more than 5 feet from the entrance to each exit. NFPA 72 further clarifies that manual fire alarm boxes shall be located within 5 feet (60 inches) of the exit doorway opening at each exit on each floor.
2007 California Fire Code Section 907.4.2 and NFPA 72-2002 Section 5.12.6
2010 California Fire Code Section 907.4.1 and NFPA 72-2010 Section 17.14.6
2013 California Fire Code Section 907.4.2.1 and NFPA 72-2013 Section 17.14.8.4
2016 California Fire Code (CFC) Section 907.4.2.1 and NFPA 72-2016 Section 17.14.8.4