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One of my friends ran into a situation where a building department is making
them add smoke detectors when doing an A/C change out in a house.  He quoted
section R313.2.1 stating that the removal and replacement of an A/C unit was
by definition considered a repair.  I am curious if anyone else has run into
this...

R313.2.1 Alterations, repairs and additions. When alterations, repairs or
additions requiring a permit occur, or when one or more sleeping rooms are
added or created in existing dwellings, the individual dwelling unit shall
be equipped with smoke alarms located as required for new dwellings; the
smoke alarms shall be interconnected and hard wired.

Exceptions:

1. Interconnection and hard-wiring of smoke alarms in existing areas shall
not be required where the alterations or repairs do not result in the
removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless
there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide
access for hard wiring and interconnection without the removal of interior
finishes.

2. Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the
replacement of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of windows
or doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, are exempt from the
requirements of this section.
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