Wiring Smoke Detectors With Another Circuit
|
Is it required to have a Separate Circuit for the Smoke and Heat Detectors? Wiring Smoke Detectors for the Home: Electrical Codes for Smoke Detectors with Photos and Wiring Diagrams |
Smoke Detector Circuits
[ad#block]Electrical Question: In Massachusetts, is it required to have a separate circuit for the smoke and heat detectors?
When they wired this house in 2006, they included a bedroom with 4 receptacles and an overhead light on the same circuit as the detectors.
Thank You.
This electrical question came from: Jim, a Homeowner in Massachusetts.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Jim.
How to Wire Smoke Detectors for the Home
- Jim, it would be best to check with your local building department, however it has been common practice to have the smoke or heat detectors shared with a lighting circuit so that if the circuit is not operational it will affect the lighting which will make it very obvious that the circuit is off and needs attention.
More about Wiring Smoke Detectors
Residential Electrical Codes for Smoke Detectors
Electrical Codes for Smoke Detectors with Photos and Wiring Diagrams and Answers to Your Questions.
Smoke Detectors
Home Smoke Detectors
Smoke Detector and Smoke Alarms provide the earliest warning of both fire and smoke.
More about Electrical Wiring for Smoke Detectors
Electrical circuit
Electric Circuit Listing
The size of the home electrical service panel is designed by calculating the square footage of the home and factoring in the code requirements for the electrical circuits that are required.
Residential Electrical wire
Electrical Wire for the Home
Complete listing of electrical wire types and parts used for home projects with electrical code information serves as selection guidelines.
How to Install Bedroom Electrical Wiring
Bedroom Electrical Wiring Requirements
Fully Explained Photos and Wiring Diagrams for Kitchen Electrical Wiring with Code Requirements for most new or remodel projects.
The following may also be helpful for you:
Learn more about Home Electrical Wiring
|
||||||||
Be Careful and Be Safe - Never Work on Energized Circuits!
Consult your Local Building Department about Permits and Inspections for all Electric Wiring Projects.
The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!The Non-Contact Electrical TesterThis is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.
The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!The Plug-In Outlet TesterThis is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring. It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect Very handy and easy to use.
Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!The Wire Stripper and Wire CutterMy absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.. The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use. |
||
| More articles about Smoke Detectors and Home Electrical Wiring: | |
| « Previous | Next » |
| Removing Light Fixtures When Painting a Room | Troubleshooting Outlets and Lights that Do Not Work |
