TX Property Code Section 92.251-92.262 requires smoke detectors in all rental dwellings. Dallas County Fire Code (2015 IFC adopted 2019) requires detectors in commercial and multi-family 4+ units. Single-family owner-occupied homes follow IRC standards at time of construction.
Smoke detector requirements in unincorporated Dallas County come from multiple sources. Texas Property Code Sections 92.251-92.262 mandate smoke detectors in all rental dwellings, requiring landlords to install and maintain at least one detector per bedroom and in each hallway. The Dallas County Fire Code (2015 International Fire Code adopted via Court Order 2019) requires smoke detection systems in commercial buildings and multi-family dwellings of 4 or more units in unincorporated areas. Single-family owner-occupied homes follow the International Residential Code (IRC) standards applicable at the time of construction. The Fire Marshal inspects commercial and multi-family structures for compliance.
TX Property Code Section 92.260: tenant remedies for landlord noncompliance. Fire Code violations enforced by Dallas County Fire Marshal.
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