What is the height range (in inches) above the door for installing a visual notification appliance?

• A. 60/80
• B. 80/96
• C. 90/110
• D. 100/120

Answer: (B)

Visual notification appliances should be placed high enough to be clearly visible while staying within a practical range above the door. The standard range for mounting above a door is 80 to 96 inches. This placement keeps the device above the door frame and door swing so it won’t be obstructed when the door is opened, while still being within a line of sight for people in the room. It balances visibility with accessibility and aligns with common fire/life-safety mounting practices.

If mounted much lower, such as around 60 to 80 inches, the device can be blocked by the door or furnishings and may be harder to see when the door is closed or in use. Mounting it much higher, like 100 to 120 inches, can make the strobe less noticeable from typical standing positions and reduce effective visibility for occupants.