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I am remodeling my house, what is the new code requirement for installation of smoke detectors? Does the code regulate the placement of the smoke detectors?

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I am remodeling my house, what is the new code requirement for installation of smoke detectors? Does the code regulate the placement of the smoke detectors?

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Alarms in existing area are not required to be interconnected and hard wired where repairs or alteration do not result in removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide access for hard wiring and interconnections without removal on interior finishes.