Can smoke detectors be battery operated or must they be hardwired (connected directly to an AC line)?
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Smoke detectors must be hard wired in all new construction. You may still use battery smoke detectors in existing family dwelling, but they still need to follow the placement mentioned above.
Updated 1/26/2022 8:37 AM