All Orland Park dwellings must comply with the Illinois Smoke Detector Act (425 ILCS 60/), which since January 1, 2023 requires battery-only smoke alarms in older homes to be 10-year sealed lithium battery units. Hardwired alarms and homes built or substantially remodeled after 1988 retain their existing requirements.
The Illinois Smoke Detector Act (425 ILCS 60/) applies statewide, including in Orland Park. As of January 1, 2023, smoke alarms in existing homes that rely solely on batteries must be replaced (when they reach end of life or are non-functional) with units containing a non-removable, non-replaceable 10-year sealed lithium battery. Homes constructed or substantially remodeled after July 1, 1988 are typically required to have hardwired, interconnected smoke alarms with battery backup, which are exempt from the 10-year sealed battery rule. At least one smoke alarm is required on every floor and within 15 feet of every sleeping area. Carbon monoxide alarms are also required by separate Illinois law (430 ILCS 135/). The Orland Fire Protection District at (708) 349-0074 offers free smoke alarm inspections for residents.
Failure to maintain working smoke alarms is a Class B misdemeanor under Illinois law, plus a Village code violation with fines of $100 to $500 per occurrence. Landlords face additional liability if a tenant injury occurs in an uncomplied unit.
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