My house in Calvert was built in 1978. It's a single story with basement.
When I bought it in 1991, it had one AC powered detector in the hallway outside the three bedrooms.
If I understand it correctly, this complied with the federal code but not Maryland code at the time the house was built.
Because it was built between 1975 and 1990 it should have had AC powered detectors in each bedroom.
Did the counties have their own codes in the 70s or was it always just a state code?
It looks like I am required to have an electrician install AC powered detectors in my bedrooms. The long life battery detectors is not an option for me.
Maybe I should find out who the building inspector was back in 78 and have him flogged.
When I bought it in 1991, it had one AC powered detector in the hallway outside the three bedrooms.
If I understand it correctly, this complied with the federal code but not Maryland code at the time the house was built.
Because it was built between 1975 and 1990 it should have had AC powered detectors in each bedroom.
Did the counties have their own codes in the 70s or was it always just a state code?
It looks like I am required to have an electrician install AC powered detectors in my bedrooms. The long life battery detectors is not an option for me.
Maybe I should find out who the building inspector was back in 78 and have him flogged.