Smoke Detectors: Glendale vs Scottsdale

Where do I have to put smoke detectors in a Glendale home?

Under the International Residential Code adopted in Glendale Code Chapter 9, alarms must be inside each sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms, and on each additional story including any basement. New construction and substantial remodels also require interconnection and primary AC power with battery backup. ARS 36-1637 sets the underlying state requirement.

Who is responsible for the smoke detector in a Glendale rental, the tenant or the landlord?

ARS 36-1637 places day-to-day maintenance and battery replacement on the tenant once the alarm is installed. If a tenant gives the landlord written notice that an alarm is malfunctioning, the landlord becomes responsible for the repair. Landlords must also give written notice to tenants at move-in describing these maintenance duties.

Where do smoke alarms have to be installed in a Scottsdale home?

Arizona ARS 36-1637 requires an approved smoke detector in every new residential housing unit and in any sleeping area remodeled under permit. Scottsdale enforces the 2021 International Fire Code (Ordinance 4562, SRC Chapter 36), which generally requires smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area near the bedrooms, and on every story including basements. Confirm placement specifics with Scottsdale Fire & Life Safety Inspections at 480-312-1855.

Who is responsible for fixing a broken smoke alarm in a Scottsdale rental?

Under ARS 36-1637, the tenant must keep the alarm operable, but once the tenant gives the landlord written notice that the device has malfunctioned, the landlord becomes responsible for the repair. Landlords must also give tenants written notice of these duties. Short-term rental hosts licensed under Scottsdale Ordinance 4566 must additionally post a laminated 14-point notice identifying the location of smoke alarms and fire extinguishers near the main doors.