Working smoke alarms are required in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of Reno homes per International Residential Code and NRS 477. Rentals must have detectors inspected between tenants.
Reno adopts the International Fire Code which mandates hardwired interconnected smoke alarms with battery backup in new construction and substantial remodels. Existing homes must have working alarms but may use battery-only units. Carbon monoxide detectors are required in homes with attached garages or fuel-burning appliances. Landlords must provide functional alarms at move-in per NRS 118A. Nevada requires 10-year sealed lithium batteries in all newly installed alarms. TMFPD runs a free smoke alarm installation program for qualifying residents.
Missing alarm in rental: NRS 118A habitability violation, tenant may withhold rent or terminate. Building code: up to 1000 dollars.
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