Electrical Wiring for Smoke Detectors
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Smoke Detector Circuit Wiring
[ad#block] Electrical Wiring: Is it permissible to hard wire a smoke detector in a residential home to the AFCI from one of the bedrooms if the detector is in the hall adjacent to the bedroom?
This electrical question came from: Jim, a Homeowner from Kingfisher, OK
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Additional Comments: Looks nice, this my first time to visit.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Jim.
How a Smoke Detector Circuit is Wired
- Jim, yes you can wire the smoke detectors to a AFCI circuit, in fact some areas require the smoke detectors to be on an AFCI circuit.
- Consult your building department for specific local code requirements.
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Electric circuit protection with AFCI provide the extra measure of safety for your family. AFCI’s are installed serving required house wiring circuits protecting areas such as the bedrooms. AFCI protects the bedroom circuit devices against the danger of arcing which can lead to fire.
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