Do one and two family dwellings require hard wired (electric) smoke detectors?
A. Existing 1 and 2 Family dwellings do not require hard wired smoke detectors but they do require battery operated smoke detectors. Newly constructed 1 and 2 Family dwellings require the hard wired smoked detectors. Q. Are Permits required for the installation of smoke detectors in 3 Family dwellings? A. Yes, permits from both the Fire Prevention Bureau and the Wire Department. The fees associated with these permits have been waived for compliance under the law accepted in March of 1998. Q. Do the hard wired (electric) smoke detectors require a battery back up? A. Yes, the smoke detectors in the common areas are required to have battery back up and must be interconnect ( all detectors sound in the hallways if one detector is activated) Q. What should I do when I receive a letter from the Fire Department? A. You should contact the Fire Prevention Bureau Code Compliance Officer to receive further information on how to proceed with the installation of smoke detectors. Q. Do I have to ins
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