Can I still have ionization smoke detectors if I am not selling or transferring my home?
Yes. The requirements in the new regulation only apply upon the sale or transfer of the residence. Even though the technology has changed, ionization detectors are still reliable. However, the risk of nuisance alarms from steam and cooking is higher with ionization detectors, particularly if located within 20 feet of a kitchen or bathroom.

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1. What are the smoke detector requirements?
2. What is the difference between ionization and photoelectric technologies?
3. What are the carbon monoxide alarm requirements?
4. What is fossil fuel burning equipment?
5. How will I know what I need?
6. What are the requirements if your 1 or 2 family house was built before January 1, 1975?
7. What are the requirements if your 1 or 2 family house was built between 1975 and August 27, 1997?
8. What are the requirements if your 1 and 2 family house was built after August 27, 1997?
9. What are the requirements if your 1 and 2 family house was built on or after January 1, 2008?
10. How will I get a certificate of compliance?
11. How do I know which kind of smoke detector I have?
12. Can I still have ionization smoke detectors if I am not selling or transferring my home?
13. Are combination carbon monoxide smoke detectors permitted?
14. Are there other recommendations?