jcelectsvc
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what is the code for carbon det in a house and smokes do you need one carbon on a house
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residential fire alarm smoke/carbon
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Len_B
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Re: residential fire alarm smoke/carbon
Smoke alarms are required in new construction under NFPA 72 and other codes, not NEC.
http://www.nfpa.org/Research/NFPAFactSheets/Alarms/Alarms.asp
Carbon monoxide alarms may be required at state or local level but I don't think any concensus code organization has made them a requirement yet--really not sure on this, but I have one! Certainly seems like a good idea if you burn fossil fuels for heat.
Try these links:
http://www.brkelectronics.com/codes.htm
Len
Smoke alarms are required in new construction under NFPA 72 and other codes, not NEC.
http://www.nfpa.org/Research/NFPAFactSheets/Alarms/Alarms.asp
Carbon monoxide alarms may be required at state or local level but I don't think any concensus code organization has made them a requirement yet--really not sure on this, but I have one! Certainly seems like a good idea if you burn fossil fuels for heat.
Try these links:
http://www.brkelectronics.com/codes.htm
Len
bill addiss
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Re: residential fire alarm smoke/carbon
jcelectsvc,
You should check with your local Inspectors, Fire Marshall or Building Codes, that is where you will find the answer to this.
Bill
jcelectsvc,
You should check with your local Inspectors, Fire Marshall or Building Codes, that is where you will find the answer to this.
Bill
bmtaia
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Re: residential fire alarm smoke/carbon
In New Jersey it depends whether or not it is new construction or an alteration/addition. For new construction one smoke detector is required on every level, including the basement, as well as one in every bedroom, plus one in the immediate vicinity of each bedroom. All smokes are to be hardwired and interconnected. Carbon monoxide alarms are now required in single family residential as of Feb. 1st, not sure on all the details yet, but I believe it is one in the vicinity of each bedroom. Battery powered or plug in type are acceptable, but hardwired along with the smokes makes sense. Hope this helps.
In New Jersey it depends whether or not it is new construction or an alteration/addition. For new construction one smoke detector is required on every level, including the basement, as well as one in every bedroom, plus one in the immediate vicinity of each bedroom. All smokes are to be hardwired and interconnected. Carbon monoxide alarms are now required in single family residential as of Feb. 1st, not sure on all the details yet, but I believe it is one in the vicinity of each bedroom. Battery powered or plug in type are acceptable, but hardwired along with the smokes makes sense. Hope this helps.
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