finding were smoke detectors are in 2011 code book

[jim123]

I'm looking for tne section in the code book for smoke detectors for single family dwellings any help

 

[iwire]

I'm looking for tne section in the code book for smoke detectors for single family dwellings any help

You will not find it as it is not in the NEC.

You need to find out from your local building or fire codes.

 

[480sparky]

The only thing the NEC addresses is how to wire them, not where to place them.

 

[George Stolz]

FAQs:

http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=139502&p=1333758#post1333758

 

[jumper]

IRC R314 for smoke alarms and R315 for carbon monoxide alarms.