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The Question:

We recently had a patio room added on to our home, the company that built it went bankrupt and never did any of the electricals. I know the we have to hardwire the smoke detector in the patio room, but what is required for smoke detectors throughout the existing structure? Do they have to be hardwired?

Michael Novack Grand Island, N.Y.


NACHI Answers:

Laws are different in every state so hang tight for a NY guy.
In Illinois they can be battery.

Robert E. Elliott HARWOOD HTS, il



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