Smoke Alarms

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No newly constructed one-family or two-family dwelling shall be approved for connection of electric service on a permanent basis under §68-102-143, unless the dwelling is equipped with a smoke alarm that has been:

  1. Listed in accordance with the standards of Underwriters Laboratories, or another testing agency or laboratory accepted by the state fire marshal; and
  2. Installed in accordance with the building construction safety standards adopted pursuant to § 68-120-101 and in accordance with the manufacturer's directions, unless those directions conflict with applicable standards adopted by the state fire marshal. Notwithstanding the building construction safety standards adopted pursuant to § 68-120-101, battery-operated smoke alarms shall be permitted when installed in buildings without commercial power.


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