Allen, TX Fire Regulations: Smoke Detectors (2026)
Key Facts
- Code
- 2021 IRC adopted
- Locations
- Each bedroom and story
- Rental law
- TX Prop Code Ch 92
- CO alarms
- Required with fuel appliances
Summary
Allen adopts the 2021 IRC and IFC requiring working smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside sleeping areas, and on every story of dwellings. Rental properties must have functioning alarms at lease commencement per TX Property Code Chapter 92 Subchapter F.
Sec. 92.254. SMOKE ALARM. (a) A smoke alarm must be: (1) designed to detect both the visible and invisible products of combustion; (2) designed with an alarm audible to a person in the bedrooms it serves; and (3) tested and listed for use as a smoke alarm by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Factory Mutual Research Corporation, or United States Testing Company, Inc. ... Sec. 92.253. EXEMPTIONS. (a) This subchapter does not apply to: (1) a dwelling unit that is occupied by its owner, no part of which is leased to a tenant; (2) a dwelling unit in a building five or more stories in height in which smoke alarms are required or regulated by local ordinance;
Full Breakdown
New construction and substantial renovations in Allen require interconnected, hardwired smoke alarms with battery backup. Carbon monoxide alarms are required where fuel-burning appliances or attached garages exist. Landlords must inspect and test at each tenant turnover. Contact Allen at (214) 509-4100 for enforcement.
Violations & Fines
Tenants may request written repair under TX Property Code 92.260. Failure to install or maintain can expose landlords to statutory damages of one month rent plus 500 dollars and attorney fees.
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