Mansfield requires working smoke alarms in all residential dwellings under the IRC and Texas Property Code Chapter 92. Landlords must install and maintain alarms in rentals, and new construction requires hardwired units.
The City of Mansfield requires functioning smoke alarms in all residential dwellings under the adopted International Residential Code (IRC) and International Fire Code. Single-family homes must have smoke alarms inside each sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home including basements. New construction and substantial remodels must use hardwired, interconnected smoke alarms with battery backup so that activation of any unit triggers all alarms. Existing homes may use 10-year sealed battery units. Carbon monoxide alarms are required in homes with attached garages or fuel-burning appliances. Texas Property Code Chapter 92 requires landlords to install smoke detectors in rental units and maintain them in working condition. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of malfunctioning alarms, and landlords must repair within a reasonable time. Mansfield Fire Department offers free smoke alarm installations for qualifying residents through grant-funded programs. Contact (817) 276-4800 for program information.
Missing or non-functional smoke alarms in rental properties can result in code violations against landlords with fines and required remediation. Tampering with or disabling smoke detectors is prohibited. Failure to maintain alarms in single-family homes may result in notices to the owner for code compliance.
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