Installing Smoke Alarms
At-a-glance
Battery Powered Smoke Alarms
| Is a ... | Required? |
|---|---|
| Permit | No |
| Contractor | No |
| Zoning Check and Site Plan | No |
| Inspection | No |
| Construction Plan Review | No |
Hardwired Smoke Alarms
| Is a ... | Required? |
|---|---|
| Permit | Yes |
| Contractor | No |
| Zoning Check and Site Plan | Yes |
| Inspection | Yes |
| Construction Plan Review | Yes |
Before You Start
Review the following information:
- Minimum Standards for Dwellings (PDF)
- Finding a licensed contractor
- A Consumer’s Guide to Hiring a Residential Building Contractor (PDF)
- Site Plan
- Zoning Approval
About Permits
About the Inspections Process
Handouts for Smoke Alarms/CO Detectors
Last updated Jan 30, 2019
