When did Fire alarms/smoke detectors become required by code?

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Jeff Pearl

RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA

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Varies by state and county. Some places also require sprinkler systems these days.

Mar 10, 2020 07:39 AM

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Minot, ND
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Raymond E. Camp

Ontario, NY

I know some homes here have an old-style from the "60s

Mar 10, 2020 08:05 AM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

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Olga Simoncelli

Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT

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In state of Connecticut - as of Oct 1, 1978.

Mar 10, 2020 08:01 AM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

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Not sure but guessing decades ago here in CA. Carbon monoxide detectors began to be required in mid-2011 as I recall.

Mar 12, 2020 12:10 PM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The requirements vary by area.

Mar 11, 2020 06:48 AM

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Tony Lewis

Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA

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I would guess the start date is different in every community, county, or state.

Mar 10, 2020 09:45 PM

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Jerry Thomas-Construction Loans

Cranbrook Loans - Farmington Hills, MI

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In Michigan about 15-20 years ago.

Mar 10, 2020 04:47 PM

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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

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about 15 years ago in my market

Mar 10, 2020 02:22 PM

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Decades ago in CA for smoke and about 10 years ago for CO2.

Mar 10, 2020 01:00 PM

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Richie Alan Naggar

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Usually contested anything results at some point laws being put into place. I am guessing that insurance companies made it clear they will not insure unless this was done and why wouldn't cities agree? Failure to support shifts liability to the one that says NO. This country is governed by laws/litigation

Mar 10, 2020 10:58 AM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Smoke alarms have been required for decades here, CO detectors became a requirement about 5 years ago.

Mar 10, 2020 10:43 AM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

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A long time ago in my area.

Mar 10, 2020 09:19 AM

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Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

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seriously?

Mar 10, 2020 08:40 AM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

The "code" is determined by the community. New construction has been required for at least 20 years in Minot ND. I can not speak to any other community Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert .

Mar 10, 2020 08:08 AM

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Varies by state and county. Some places also require sprinkler systems these days.
Not sure but guessing decades ago here in CA. Carbon monoxide detectors began to be required in mid-2011 as I recall.
I would guess the start date is different in every community, county, or state.
Usually contested anything results at some point laws being put into place. I am guessing that insurance companies made it clear they will not insure unless this was done and why wouldn't cities agree? Failure to support shifts liability to the one that says NO. This country is governed by laws/litigation
Smoke alarms have been required for decades here, CO detectors became a requirement about 5 years ago.
The "code" is determined by the community. New construction has been required for at least 20 years in Minot ND. I can not speak to any other community Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert .