Smoke Detector question

[wbalsam1]

Pierre: This information is found at http://www.dos.state.ny.us/code/part1228.htm



(f) Equipment and installation. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed and labeled as complying with UL 2034-2002 (Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Second Edition, October 29, 1996 - with revisions through and including June 28, 2002, published by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.), shall be installed, used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, and shall conform with paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subdivision. This subdivision shall not preclude the installation of listed combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms.

(1) Power source. Carbon monoxide alarms are permitted to be permanently connected to the building wiring system, connected by cord or plug to the wiring system, or battery operated. Where carbon monoxide alarms are permanently installed, they shall receive their primary power from a lighting circuit of the building wiring system, provided that such wiring system is served from a commercial source. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection.
(2) Combination systems and supervisory service. Where carbon monoxide alarms are a component of a fire/burglar/carbon monoxide system, or alarms are monitored by an approved supervising station, a distinctive alarm signal shall be used to differentiate between the carbon monoxide alarms and other alarm system functions. Activation of a carbon monoxide alarm shall not activate a fire alarm signal. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be wired such that short circuits, open circuits, or any other ground-fault will not interfere with monitoring for integrity of the fire warning system.

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[Pierre C Belarge]

If I am reading the link you posted correctly, those requirements expire effectively on December 18, 2007.
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Part 1228. Additional Uniform Code Provisions.​

Emergency Rule Effective Date: September 20, 2007

Emergency Rule Expiration Date: December 18, 2007"

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The reason I bring this up, is the code I quoted is from the 2007 NYS Codes, which become effective January 1, 2008.

Also from the link provided:
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Notice of Adoption of the Uniform Code Amendment will be published in the October 3, 2007 edition of the State Register. The Uniform Code Amendment will be effective on the ninetieth day after publication of the Notice of Adoption, i.e., on January 1, 2008. The Code Council has provided that during the period between the adoption of the Uniform Code Amendment and the date on which the Uniform Code Amendment becomes effective (such period being hereinafter referred to as the ?transition period?), a person shall have the option of complying with the provisions of the Uniform Code as changed by the Uniform Code Amendment, or with the provisions of the Uniform Code as in effect immediately prior to the adoption of the Uniform Code Amendment. However: "



Is there some kind of discrepancy here?

 

[wbalsam1]

Is there some kind of discrepancy here?

The Codes Council will meet in meeting rooms #2 & #3 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on December 12th to address these issues before the deadlines (12/18) so that everything will flow right into the New Year without a hitch. I sound pretty positive, heh? I wonder why after 22 years of this I sound skeptical? lol

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

The Codes Council will meet in meeting rooms #2 & #3 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on December 12th to address these issues before the deadlines (12/18) so that everything will flow right into the New Year without a hitch. I sound pretty positive, heh? I wonder why after 22 years of this I sound skeptical? lol

When I met you, I was impressed by how much you knew and I was impressed in the manner in which you spoke!!!

After experiencing the way the State has handled our electrical code situation and reading your last comment .... :grin:

Do you anticipate being at that meeting?
Would you think it would be a good idea for someone like me to attend?