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   rez | Dec 13, 2006 09:09pm | #1

   Greetings jmbj,

   This post, in response to your question, will bump the thread through the 'recent discussion' listing again.

   Perhaps it will catch someone's attention that can help you with advice.

   Cheers

    

    
   damn, am I fat!

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   BillHartmann | Dec 13, 2006 09:39pm | #2

   Most places do have have the adopting code (code of ordinances) online.

   But they will refer to the model code, ALONG WITH WHATEVER MODIFICATIONS THAT THEY MAKE.

   The model codes are copywrited by the publishing organization and what keeps them afloat. So they aren't online.

   Very few places require a city inspect on sale, but there are some.

   And where they do I am guessing that they are inspecting to a Property Maintance Code and not the building codes.

   Typically new construction codes require a smoke detector in each bedroom and on each level. They are interconnected and operate off AC with a backup batter in each unit.

   In most cases it would not be practical to retrofit them to existing housing.

   So, where require, the property maintance and rental laws require individual battery operated smoke detectors.

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   Hey every group has to have one. And I have been elected to be the one. I should make that my tagline.
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   jrnbj | Dec 15, 2006 05:24am | #5

   Buffalo (town of Kenmore, actually) does do an inspection at sale...smokes & sump pumps...they are talking about mandating sump pumps to drain into the storm sewer...no more pipe out onto the lawn setupsIt would be nice if every house had some sort of central wire case, wouldn't it ;-)

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   JohnSprung | Dec 14, 2006 10:51pm | #3

   First, Google and find if the AHJ has a web site.  You might get an answer there.  If not, you should find a phone number to call and ask. 

    

    

   -- J.S.

    

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   bobo66 | Dec 15, 2006 01:13am | #4

   In NY in a house sale, at least one smoke detector is required in the building...all buildings, inside each condo and coops unit too, even older units. The seller is required to provide an affidavit indicating compliance. Battery operated detectors are acceptable.
   Again in NY, in a building permit situation, where work exceeds $1,000, and the work is in an area near or adjacent to an area that would now require a smoke detector, a hardwired device is required (battery backup is optional at least for now); if more than one device is required they must be interconnected.