Omaha requires smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of a dwelling, with hardwired interconnected units required for new construction.
Omaha adopts the International Residential Code and International Fire Code, which require smoke alarms in every bedroom, in the hallway outside each sleeping area, and on every floor including basements. New construction and major renovations require hardwired smoke alarms with battery backup and interconnection so all alarms sound when one triggers. Existing homes being sold or rented are expected to have working alarms at minimum on battery power. Combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are required where fuel-burning appliances or attached garages exist (common across Omaha given gas furnaces are standard for continental-climate heating). The Omaha Fire Department runs a free smoke alarm installation program for qualifying residents. Landlords are responsible for providing working alarms at the start of tenancy; tenants are responsible for battery replacement unless lease specifies otherwise. Properties failing inspection can be tagged unsafe and cited. Annual battery replacement and 10-year unit replacement are recommended.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Omaha code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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