Smoke alarms are required in every sleeping room, outside sleeping areas, and on every floor of Redmond homes per IRC R314 as adopted by RMC 15.04, with CO alarms required under RCW 19.27.530.
The City of Redmond adopts the Washington State Building Code including the International Residential Code through RMC Chapter 15.04. IRC Section R314 requires smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms, and on every level of the dwelling including basements. Alarms must be interconnected and hardwired in new construction and substantial remodels. Existing homes at minimum must have battery-operated alarms in all required locations. Washington RCW 19.27.530 additionally requires carbon monoxide alarms outside each sleeping area and on every level of any residence with attached garage or fuel-burning appliance. Rental units must be equipped prior to occupancy per RCW 43.44.110 and landlords must provide written instructions. Redmond Fire Department offers free smoke alarm checks and low-income installations through community risk reduction programs.
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