Iowa Code r. 661-211.14 - Carbon monoxide alarms-power source
(1)
New construction-power
source. In buildings for which construction is begun on or after July
1, 2018, carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary power from the
building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source. Wiring
shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than that required
for overcurrent protection and shall be equipped with a battery
backup.
(2)
Wiring
installation. Any installation of wiring and equipment shall comply
with 661-Chapter 504, Standards for Electrical Work, and requirements
established by the manufacturer of the equipment serviced by the
wiring.
(3)
Existing
buildings-power source. New and replacement carbon monoxide alarms
installed in existing buildings may be solely battery operated or may plug into
an electrical socket and have a battery backup.
Notes
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