There are no amendments to 527 CMR 12:00 that would require this, I am of the opinion that the State Building Code is silent regarding the source of energy for fire alarm systems (although I do not have one with me).
Multi station smokes are another issue in new construction they would most likely (residntial) require AFCI protection (bedrooms).
Charlie
[This message has been edited by cpal (edited 08-30-2006).]
