“No. I don't think they should require them to spend the extra money. I think it should be up to the person paying for the home.”

— Ericka Schreiner, dental assistant, Topeka

“As someone who's had a fire in his home, I would give a big yes to that. It would have really saved me a lot of money, and I wouldn't have had to move.”

— Adam Waybright, salesman, Overland Park

“For new housing, I don't see a problem with it. They already have so many requirements, why not throw in another one if it could save some lives?”

— Brandon Whightsil, business owner, Lawrence

“Yes. It's important for families' safety. You can't always hear the fire alarm, so at least they can kick in as a backup.”

— Althea Schnacke, Kansas University junior, Lawrence