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The new code states:
[F] 704.7.1 Replacement.
Smoke alarms shall be replaced where any of the following apply:
The committee approved this change, as well as the removal of the original construction sections, based on testimony that low-frequency smoke alarms are increasingly available commercially. This means that an existing smoke alarm wouldn't need to be replaced with the same type if a better or newer technology is available. The committee emphasized that the intent is not to replace working existing smoke alarms, but rather to replace them when they fail, which is one of the four conditions addressed in the approved replacement section. The committee also stated that the entire proposal clarifies the code and will simplify its implementation. The vote was 13-0 in favor.
[F] 704.7.1 Replacement.
Smoke alarms shall be replaced where any of the following apply:- The smoke alarm fails to respond to operability tests.
- Where the smoke alarm exceeds 10 years from the date of manufacture marked on the unit, unless an earlier replacement is specified in the manufacturer’s instructions.
- The smoke alarm end-of-life signal is sounded.
- The smoke alarm date of manufacturer cannot be determined.
The committee approved this change, as well as the removal of the original construction sections, based on testimony that low-frequency smoke alarms are increasingly available commercially. This means that an existing smoke alarm wouldn't need to be replaced with the same type if a better or newer technology is available. The committee emphasized that the intent is not to replace working existing smoke alarms, but rather to replace them when they fail, which is one of the four conditions addressed in the approved replacement section. The committee also stated that the entire proposal clarifies the code and will simplify its implementation. The vote was 13-0 in favor.
