KLS wrote:
On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:27:58 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

NYS residents must instal smoke alarms which are interconnected and
hard-wired, when there are alterations to the dweling.

Since when has installing a new furnace (I presume you replaced one,
but your OP doesn't explicitly say so) been considered an alteration
to the dwelling? I live in NYS, too, and did not have to do this when
we replaced our furnace in 2003.

I'm sure it varies, but any electrical, gas or HVAC around here requires a
permit. I'm sure it could argued that a direct swap out (where you
disconnected and reconnected from the same place the old system was
connected) doesn't count, but are there any HVAC installs that don't
involve a little change to gas supply lines, electrical supply, etc?