 building codes (by Janice [NH]) Dec 5, 2009 11:36 AM
 building codes (by Carolyn [MO]) Dec 5, 2009 12:14 PM
building codes (by James [MA]) Dec 5, 2009 1:42 PM
building codes (by Opinionated [NC]) Dec 5, 2009 2:26 PM
building codes (by CTLL [CT]) Dec 5, 2009 2:39 PM
building codes (by CTLL [CT]) Dec 5, 2009 2:39 PM
building codes (by Jeff S [MI]) Dec 5, 2009 2:49 PM
building codes (by nhsailmaker [NH]) Dec 5, 2009 3:00 PM
building codes (by George [NJ]) Dec 5, 2009 5:33 PM
building codes (by Irish [MD]) Dec 5, 2009 5:53 PM
building codes (by AllyM [NJ]) Dec 5, 2009 9:17 PM
building codes (by Virden [OH]) Dec 5, 2009 9:54 PM
building codes (by Janice [NH]) Posted on: Dec 5, 2009 11:36 AM
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State Specific Question About: NEW HAMPSHIRE (NH)
What are specific fire and electrical codes on apartment buildings.
My family owns an apartment building that is over 150 yrs old. Are hardwired smoke detectors required? What if it contains knob and tube wiring?
--72.71.xxx.xx |
building codes (by Carolyn [MO]) Posted on: Dec 5, 2009 12:14 PM
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It would be best to check with someone from your city. Different cities in the same state often have quite different requirements. --64.12.xxx.xx |
building codes (by James [MA]) Posted on: Dec 5, 2009 1:42 PM
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Each locality has its own rules and many times it can vary by the inspector. --70.22.xxx.xxx |
building codes (by Opinionated [NC]) Posted on: Dec 5, 2009 2:26 PM
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Often there will be building codes, applying to buildings constructed at the present time. In addition, there are often housing codes. The housing codes contain the "gotchas". They often upgrades to older buildings. --67.213.xx.xxx |
building codes (by CTLL [CT]) Posted on: Dec 5, 2009 2:39 PM
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Existing old buildings could also be "grandfathered". Check with your building inspector. --72.200.xxx.xxx |
building codes (by CTLL [CT]) Posted on: Dec 5, 2009 2:39 PM
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Existing old buildings could also be "grandfathered". Check with your building inspector. --72.200.xxx.xxx |
building codes (by Jeff S [MI]) Posted on: Dec 5, 2009 2:49 PM
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The other part of this, if you have knob and tube, it is likely more of a potential fire hazard than the current wiring. However, it has lasted 150 years on the other hand. Sure it will be costly to replace - but you could save $$ on your insurance premiums - if they already know about the knob and tube.
Smoke detectors - best to have battery backup to hardwired. Also, depending how many units - if one goes off, they all may be required to go off too .... - it's a safety precaution .....
--69.14.xx.xxx |
building codes (by nhsailmaker [NH]) Posted on: Dec 5, 2009 3:00 PM
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town to town but electricians will tell you if you touch some of the Knob and Tube you need to replace it all....you find a good sole practioner..... he may turn his eyes.
If you renovate... some towns require the hard wired and battery backup
here in my resort lake town we dont even have an inspector so we balance what works and what is best practice...we still have some NH Yankee in us all --75.68.xxx.xxx |
building codes (by George [NJ]) Posted on: Dec 5, 2009 5:33 PM
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I would install hardwired interconnected detectors & not worry about the nob and tube. The detectors would be on their own new circut and not have anything to do with the n&t.
I install hard wired smoke detectors in anything I own, without permits. I've owned some 100+ year old buildings, real tinder boxes if a fire ever got started. (an old hotel & single family homes. I want to be able to sleep at night so install them myself.
I went to school for electric & worked for a couple electricians, so I know what I'm doing.
I also figured that if anybody came in for any kind of inspection, they are already there and not an issue. --76.6.xx.xx |
building codes (by Irish [MD]) Posted on: Dec 5, 2009 5:53 PM
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Risk vs. Reward...
Think it out in dollars... compare your Risk costs vs. your Reward or make that potential finacial loss ... --74.110.xx.xxx |
building codes (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: Dec 5, 2009 9:17 PM
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Here in NJ if there are four units or more then hardwired alarms are required.
--76.99.xxx.xx |
building codes (by Virden [OH]) Posted on: Dec 5, 2009 9:54 PM
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It makes good sense to use new cable to the kitchen and bathrooms, these areas use the most energy and use gfci outlets. Follow the smoke detector instructions regarding mounting near corners and transoms, visit the fire station for ideas - they are going to help you so they can stay at the station. --76.241.xxx.xxx |
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