Florida Building Code requires working smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside sleeping areas, and on every level of residential dwellings. Jupiter enforces this at time of sale, permitted renovation, and rental inspection. 10-year sealed-battery alarms required in new installations under FL 553.883.
FL Statute 553.883 (effective 2015) requires any replacement or newly installed battery-powered smoke alarm in a one- or two-family dwelling to be a 10-year sealed lithium-battery unit. Hardwired interconnected alarms required in new construction and substantial renovations. Carbon monoxide alarms required in dwellings with attached garages or fuel-burning appliances per FL Building Code Chapter 9.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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