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Many homes have existing smoke alarms that are hardwired to an electrical circuit. Where additional smoke alarms are installed, are these required to be hardwired as well?

April 26, 2017additional alarms circuit electrical existing hardwired homes installed smoke

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Many homes have existing smoke alarms that are hardwired to an electrical circuit. Where additional smoke alarms are installed, are these required to be hardwired as well?

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No. Any additional smoke alarms required by Section 2.13 of the Fire Code are permitted to be battery powered.