electricmanscott
Senior Member
- Location
- Boston, MA
Repost from another thread but very important
There is major confusion with this new rule change. The above is true ONLY for home built prior to 1975 and upon transfer or sale. The law change of 4/5/2010 does not apply to new construction/major renovation homes.
I have spoken to many confused realtors, electricians, and inspectors. I have also spoken to the state fire marshalls office who confirmed that everything I am saying here is correct. I also have paperwork from said office that spells it all out.
So as far as we are concerned it's business as usual for us.
For new construction homes built after 1975 or undergoing renovation such as the original posters case,you are required to have smoke detectors installed that comply with the building code requirements of the date of permitting.
For new construction/renovation permitted 1/1/2008 or later
Smoke detectors are required as follows
Carbon monoxide requirements
Heat detector requirements
There is major confusion with this new rule change. The above is true ONLY for home built prior to 1975 and upon transfer or sale. The law change of 4/5/2010 does not apply to new construction/major renovation homes.
I have spoken to many confused realtors, electricians, and inspectors. I have also spoken to the state fire marshalls office who confirmed that everything I am saying here is correct. I also have paperwork from said office that spells it all out.
So as far as we are concerned it's business as usual for us.
For new construction homes built after 1975 or undergoing renovation such as the original posters case,you are required to have smoke detectors installed that comply with the building code requirements of the date of permitting.
For new construction/renovation permitted 1/1/2008 or later
Smoke detectors are required as follows
- In each bedroom
- Outside of each bedroom
- at the base of each stairway
- Minimum of one detector for every 1200 sq ft of living space per level
- Must be hardwired with battery backup
- If within 20 ft of kitchen or bath must be photo electric
- Outside of 20 ft must be photelectric or photo/ion combo
Carbon monoxide requirements
- On every level of residence including habital portions of attics and basements and located within 10 feet of each bedroom door
- Combo photoelectric smokes/ carbon monoxide detectors may be used
- Must be hardwired and interconnected with battery backup.
Heat detector requirements
- Must have a single heat detector in any garage attached to or under a residence
- Must be hardwired and interconnected with or without battery backup to the smoke detection system
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