Environmental

Connecticut requires smoke detectors in residential properties. Interconnected alarms must be:

AOnly in the basement
BIn each sleeping room and outside sleeping areas, with battery backup✓ Correct
COnly on the main level
DInstalled by licensed electricians only

Explanation

Connecticut law requires smoke detectors in each sleeping room, outside sleeping areas, and on each level of the home. Hardwired detectors must have battery backup. Requirements are found in the State Building Code.

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