Does code allow to connect a light fixture to a smoke detector?
#1
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Does code allow to connect a light fixture to a smoke detector?
I like to install a ceiling light fixture with remote dimmer in a location with no ceiling box. Very difficult to run conduit of any kind nearby. However, there is a hardwired smoke detector nearby. I could run a short flex conduit from smoke detector box to new location.
Is this code compliant? I don't think my smoke detector is on a dedicated circuit.
Is this code compliant? I don't think my smoke detector is on a dedicated circuit.
#2
The NEC does not prohibit lights and smoke alarms on the same circuit. Some areas require a dedicated circuit with a breaker lock for smoke alarms. Your local officials can tell you of any local amendments. They would also be able to tell you about conduit rules.
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I think you are right, sooner or later I need to find the local official. I am assuming I woudl find that person in the building permit department?
I am pretty certain that my smoke detectors are not on dedicated circuit. There is no dedicated circuit breaker. But I couldn't not figure on what circuit. Signal wire routing is a miser, maybe goes through shared circuits.
I am pretty certain that my smoke detectors are not on dedicated circuit. There is no dedicated circuit breaker. But I couldn't not figure on what circuit. Signal wire routing is a miser, maybe goes through shared circuits.
#5
I like to wire smoke detectors on a commonly used lighting circuit. That way if the circuit trips it will not go unnoticed.
PJmax
voted this post useful.
#7
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This is actually required by code on Ontario.
The requirements for active strobe lights when the smoke detectors go off is a requirement in Ontario.
This along with other new construction requirements for fire/CO2 have made my proactive upgrades very, very expensive (I have 3 children with heading aids / cochlear implants).
To the OP, quick call to your local building inspector and or fire inspector should answer this quickly for you.
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It was in the 2012 code. The newest I have. If you have a link to a newer version I would love to have it.
From 2012 cec 32-110
From 2012 cec 32-110
(a) smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms shall be supplied from a lighting circuit, or from a circuit that supplies a mix of lighting and receptacles, and in any case shall not be installed
(i) where prohibited by Rules 26-720 to 26-724; and
(ii) where the circuit is protected by a GFCI or AFCI;
(i) where prohibited by Rules 26-720 to 26-724; and
(ii) where the circuit is protected by a GFCI or AFCI;