Will I have to run new wiring in my home to interconnect the new smoke alarms?
Interconnecting smoke alarms is crucial for enhancing safety in your home. Let’s explore the options:
Hardwired Interconnection:In homes built before April 30, 2015, there is no requirement to interconnect new smoke alarms. However, if you choose to do so, you can use wired interconnection.Wired interconnected smoke alarms are connected using an additional wire laid alongside the existing 240V wiring during installation. This wire links all the smoke alarms together.Typically, you can connect up to 12 smoke alarms using this method. Wireless (RF) Interconnection:Wireless interconnected smoke alarms are becoming more popular due to their ease of installation.These smoke alarms use wireless radio frequency (RF) transmissions to interconnect. At installation, they wirelessly pair with each other, similar to how you’d pair Bluetooth devices.Depending on the model, you can interconnect up to 40 smoke alarms using this wireless method.They work throughout most homes and have a greater range.
Hardwired Interconnection:In homes built before April 30, 2015, there is no requirement to interconnect new smoke alarms. However, if you choose to do so, you can use wired interconnection.Wired interconnected smoke alarms are connected using an additional wire laid alongside the existing 240V wiring during installation. This wire links all the smoke alarms together.Typically, you can connect up to 12 smoke alarms using this method. Wireless (RF) Interconnection:Wireless interconnected smoke alarms are becoming more popular due to their ease of installation.These smoke alarms use wireless radio frequency (RF) transmissions to interconnect. At installation, they wirelessly pair with each other, similar to how you’d pair Bluetooth devices.Depending on the model, you can interconnect up to 40 smoke alarms using this wireless method.They work throughout most homes and have a greater range.