smoke detectors

[grndfault]

I have a room that was changed from a living room to a bedroom...I know it needs smoke det....Must it be hardwired or may I used battery operated only ?

 

[ryan_618]

Re: smoke detectors

Hardwire. See R317 of the IRC.

 

[grndfault]

Re: smoke detectors

Thanks, Jack...And I guess it must be interconnected with existing smoke detectors ?

 

[grndfault]

Re: smoke detectors

Excuse me, Ryan, sorry about that...long day...

 

[grndfault]

Re: smoke detectors

NFPA 72 is vague on this issue...that's why I'm asking...Thanks again...

 

[grndfault]

Re: smoke detectors

Ryan...Thanks again, but California does not recognize the IRC...

 

[charlie]

Re: smoke detectors

You only need to post a question once. I am closing this one since it is a duplicate.