Thanks..I will look into it.Check chapter 7 of the IBC. I have a feeling you'll find your answers there.
AFAIK, all commercial buildings need smoke detectors or other fire alarm system.
it's a commercial building officesWhat type of building? If it's commercial and fully sprinkled then no it doesn't require smoke detectors. I don't have a code book handy right now to quote you.
Unless it's something different but in general we don't put them in except select locations. At fire alarm panel, it rooms, mechanical electrical rooms, elevators (by code), storage rooms,
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