Delray Beach enforces Florida Building Code and FL §553.883 smoke alarm requirements: working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on each floor of all residential dwellings.
FL §553.883 requires 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms in new construction and on replacement. Rental properties must have functioning alarms at every tenancy change. Carbon monoxide alarms required where fuel-burning appliances or attached garages exist under FL §553.885. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue enforces during inspections.
Non-functioning alarms in rentals: landlord liability under FL §83.51. Code violations: administrative fines via Code Enforcement Board.
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