Cedar Park, TX Fire Regulations: Smoke Detectors (2026)
Key Facts
- Addressable system trigger
- 25+ alarm devices
- Governing code
- 2021 IFC, locally amended
- Enforcement
- Fire Marshal / Fire Code Official
- Max fine
- $2,000 per day
Summary
Cedar Park's amended fire code requires an intelligent addressable smoke/fire alarm system in any building with 25 or more alarm devices, enforced by the Fire Marshal under the 2021 International Fire Code.
A new subsection 907.1.4 Design standards shall be added to read as follows: All alarm systems, whether new or replacement, that serves twenty-five (25) or more alarm initiating devices shall be an intelligent addressable fire detection system. A new subsection 907.2.2.2 Animal Housing or Care Facility shall be added to read as follows: Fire areas containing an animal housing or care facility shall be provided with an electronically supervised automatic smoke detection system when animals are restrained in kennels or crates, or by other equipment that would prevent the animals from escaping to an exterior area of safety. In unconditioned spaces, in lieu of smoke detection, the alarm system may be activated by quick response heat detectors with a response time index of less than 100 (E.G. RTI classification of Quick, Ultra Fast or V-Fast). Exceptions:
a) Smoke detectors and or quick response heat detectors are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with sections 903.3 and 903.4 and activation of the automatic sprinkler system activates notification appliances as required by section 907.2.2.2.1.
b) Where animals are provided constant supervision.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4973212; v14 updated 2026-06-25).
Full Breakdown
The city adopted the 2021 International Fire Code and locally amended Section 907, Fire Alarm and Detection Systems. Under the amendment, any fire alarm system, new or replacement, that serves twenty-five or more alarm initiating devices must be an intelligent addressable fire detection system rather than a conventional zoned panel. The same set of amendments adds smoke-detection requirements for animal housing or care facilities within Group B occupancies. Baseline smoke alarm placement in ordinary dwellings otherwise follows the adopted 2021 IFC as adopted. The Cedar Park Fire Marshal's office reviews plans and enforces these alarm and detection system standards citywide.
Violations & Fines
Violating any Fire Code provision, including the alarm system design standard, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, with each day of continued violation a separate offense.
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