I'm sure there are regulations but they find ways to make them different (left/right twist on)(receiving power -red blinking light?/ green solid light/ no light), uncomparable package specs, and so annoying it's no surprise people don't use them.
I have 3 linked. replaced them all once since moving in Plus... The downstairs one is at the basement stairs so the mute is commonly slamming it to the bottom and replacing.
Previous replacements were Kitchen False alarm prone or not compatible(3 wires +,-,trigger ??) not buying 3 of each to see what can handle boiling/cooking.
Current down stairs made 2014 bought 2015 (10y warr.) gives low (backup)battery alert. battery is 9.6 volt new batteries don't resolve.vacuumed (@Casperd(can @tonik invent a verb)) compressed aired.
Other 2 are 2003 no battery backup.working ok.
One of the boxes @ menards was chirping.
Almost all brands are made by kidde, their warranty requires sending it to them Including return shipping... I ran by home depot when I was driving by, still had the reciept by odd chance. Told them the warranty was pointless with both shipping and they agreed and refunded.
I went with a QSI Electric Microprocessor(Claim no False alarms) Dual Sensor. Same price as the refund,all the boxes had a layer of dust on them...
Installed with no beeping. Hit the test button to hear it, as my basement one is on the quiet side. It's loud. hitting/ holding the button doesn't mute it(seems to be a universal feature). You can almost hear the cycle repeat like the test is restarting detecting the button still pressed. Unplugged, pulled the battery took a break. Put ear protection on plugged it, back in. Hit the test button only one chirp no matter what I do now.
just checked amazon, mixed reviews. They have several with the same case and features but different model #s..?
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Security-Instruments-MDS300B-Sensing/dp/B008J2DI0A
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Universal-Security-Instruments-Hardwired-Interconnected-Smoke-and-Fire-Alarm-MDS107/203367034
Indoor grilling chicken for dinner stay tuned.