Fire Regulations in Leon County, FL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Leon County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Leon County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Smoke Detectors
Tiny houses built in unincorporated Leon County get their own smoke alarm placement rule. Sec. 5-2.10(f) adds a local subsection, R314.3.2, to the Florida Building Code - Residential, spelling out exactly where alarms go in a home too small for the standard whole-house layout.
Leon County Tiny House Smoke Alarm Rule
Some RestrictionsSec. 5-2.10(f), Leon County Code of Ordinances (adding Florida Building Code - Residential § R314.3.2)
(f)Add to the Florida Building Code, Residential for Tiny House section R314.3.2 as follows: R314.3.2 Location in Tiny Houses. Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations: 1.In the Medium & Large units:(a)The additional detector located outside of the bedroom would not be required in the kitchen / living area.2.In the Small units:(a)The detector may be located within 3 feet of th...
Fire Regulations by City in Leon County
1 cities in Leon County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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