Wiring a Smoke Detector in a Basement
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How to Install Smoke Detectors – Take the mystery out of smoke detector wiring for basements. Smoke alarms provide the earliest warning of both fire and smoke. © By: Dave Rongey |
Smoke Detector in Proximity to Furnace
[ad#block]Electrical Question: How far do I put a smoke detector from the furnace in the basement?
This electrical wiring question came from: Donald, a Homeowner from Dartmouth, MA.
Additional Comments: looks good
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Donald.
How to Wire Basement Smoke Detectors
Locating a Smoke Detector by a Furnace
If the basement is uninhabitable or not a living space then a smoke detector is not required, however a smoke detector is required in the stairway leading to the basement.
Wiring smoke detectors
How to Install Smoke Detectors
Take the mystery out of smoke detector wiring for basements. Smoke alarms provide the earliest warning of both fire and smoke.
The Following will assist you with your Smoke Detector
Electrical Code Articles for Home Wiring
Electrical Code Directory covering smoke-detectors.
How to Install Basement Electrical Wiring
Basement Electrical Wiring
Fully Explained Photos and Wiring Diagrams for Basement Electrical Wiring with Code Requirements for most new or remodel projects.
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Circuit Wiring
Electrical Circuit Wiring
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