smoke and fire alarms

[jbolen]

Is there an article in the NEC that states that smoke dictators have to be connected to each other.

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

That is the building code. The NEC is concerned with the wiring methods.

 

[480sparky]

The NEC does, however, have a say in the wiring of those smokes.

 

[bphgravity]

There are 3 references likely in force by your local AHJ:

1. The building code (R313 of the IRC)

2. The NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm Code)

3. The manufacturer's installation instructions (NEC 110.3(B).)

 

[benaround]

Is there an article in the NEC that states that smoke dictators have to be connected to each other.

That may be a Cuban Code.

 

[peter d]

Is there an article in the NEC that states that smoke dictators have to be connected to each other.

No, but I think you would be hard pressed to find a code that allows them NOT to be interconnected. Interconnection has been around for quite some time now...the only place I ever see a stand alone hard wired smoke detector is in apartments.

 

[sparkchaser1961]

That may be a Cuban Code.

Thats hilarious. lol

 

[kkwong]

Depending on your location, the Fire Code will have it stipulated as well.