Humble adopts the International Residential Code and International Fire Code requiring smoke alarms in all dwelling units. Detectors must be installed in each bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level of the home, with CO detectors required where fuel-burning appliances are present.
The City of Humble enforces smoke detector requirements through adoption of the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Fire Code (IFC). Smoke alarms are required in every bedroom, in the hallway or area immediately outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the dwelling including the basement. For new construction, smoke alarms must be hardwired with battery backup and interconnected so that activation of one alarm triggers all alarms in the dwelling. Existing homes must have functioning smoke alarms in the required locations, which may be battery-powered. Carbon monoxide detectors are required in dwellings with fuel-burning appliances (gas furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces) or attached garages, per IRC Section R315. Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years per manufacturer guidelines. Landlords must ensure rental units have working smoke detectors at tenant move-in. The Humble Building Inspections division verifies smoke alarm compliance during new construction and renovation inspections. Contact Community Development at (281) 446-4331.
Failure to install required smoke detectors can result in failed building inspections and certificate of occupancy denial for new construction. Existing homes found without working detectors during inspections may receive code violation notices with a compliance deadline.
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