Eagan, MN Fire Regulations: Smoke Detectors (2026)

The City of Eagan's Fire Prevention division applies the Minnesota State Building Code (which adopts the International Residential Code, referenced as Section R313.2) for residential smoke alarms. Smoke alarms must be installed in each sleeping room, outside and in the immediate vicinity of each separate sleeping area, and on each additional story of the dwelling including basements and habitable attics. All smoke alarms must be listed in accordance with UL 217 and installed per the household fire warning provisions of NFPA 72. When more than one alarm is required, the alarms must be interconnected so that activation of one causes all of them to sound. The City and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal recommend replacing all smoke alarms every 10 years, or sooner if an alarm fails to respond to testing. Separately, Minnesota law requires carbon monoxide alarms in all new and existing residential structures, installed within 10 feet of each room used for sleeping and certified to the UL 2034 standard, with replacement every 5-7 years. These statewide requirements apply throughout Eagan; the City does not impose stricter local smoke-alarm spacing rules beyond the State Building Code.