Fire Regulations in Harrison County, MS (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Harrison County, Mississippi.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Harrison County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Smoke Detectors
Harrison County requires every short-term rental unit's site plan to show the recommended number of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors before the county issues a Short-Term Rental Permit. The rule sits inside UDC § 834.01(a), the same section that caps occupancy at 10 or 16 guests and ties enforcement to the county's Cease and Desist process.
Smoke & CO Detectors Required in Harrison County STRs
Some RestrictionsHarrison County Unified Development Code § 834.01(a) (as amended through Dec. 12, 2022)
The site plan shall reflect that the unit is equipped with the recommended number of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
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