Smoke Detectors: Peoria vs Scottsdale

Where are smoke alarms required in a Peoria, AZ home?

Under the International Residential Code and 2018 International Fire Code adopted by Peoria City Code Section 9-31, smoke alarms must be installed inside each sleeping room, in the hallway or area outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms, and on each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable attics. In new construction, the alarms must be hardwired to building power with a battery backup and interconnected so that one activation sounds them all. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 36-1637 requires an approved smoke detector in every new residential housing unit at construction and in existing units whenever a sleeping area is remodeled with a permit.

Who is responsible for smoke alarms in a Peoria rental?

Arizona Revised Statutes Section 36-1637 makes the tenant responsible for keeping the smoke detector operable unless the tenant gives the landlord written notice that the device is malfunctioning. After receiving written notice, the landlord must repair the alarm. The landlord is required to give the tenant written notification of these responsibilities. Initial installation in a new dwelling and after a permitted remodel of a sleeping area is the property owner's responsibility.

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.