Smoke Detectors

Currently, the NEC code book does not have a code requirement for smoke detectors in a dwelling. It is currently in the Act 230….why has the code not adopted a stance on smoke detectors in Michigan?

Michigan reported 55 fatal home fires in 2022 with 68 deaths.

At the very least NEC and/or the MEC should have an article for smoke detectors in a dwelling. I also feel there should be requirement that they should be on a dedicated circuit. However, I would want the dedicated circuit to be connected to the circuit in the kitchen dedicated to the refrigerator. It’s the first circuit someone thinks about putting on a selectable circuit back up panel.

Why not guarantee that the smoke alarms are protected. I mean they do protect out loved ones.