For smoke detectors, refer to the current adopted edition of the New Mexico residential building code. Smoke detectors installed in new single family dwellings shall be served by an individual branch circuit. When two or more smoke detectors are required in a dwelling unit, they shall be interconnected with a multi-conductor cable assembly. Location and power back-up requirement shall be in accordance with the current adopted edition of the New Mexico residential building code.
N.M. Admin. Code § 14.10.4.17