Richardson, TX Fire Regulations: Smoke Detectors (2026)
Key Facts
- Code
- IFC 2021 (Sec. 8-27)
- Location
- Every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, every level
- Rentals
- TX Property Code §92.255
- CO Detectors
- Required with fuel-burning appliances
Summary
Richardson adopts the International Fire Code (2021 Edition) per Sec. 8-27, which requires smoke alarms in all residential units. Texas Property Code Sec. 92.255 also requires landlords to provide working smoke alarms in rental properties.
Sec. 92.255. INSTALLATION AND LOCATION. (a) A landlord shall install at least one smoke alarm in each separate bedroom in a dwelling unit. In addition:(1) if the dwelling unit is designed to use a single room for dining, living, and sleeping, the smoke alarm must be located inside the room;(2) if multiple bedrooms are served by the same corridor, at least one smoke alarm must be installed in the corridor in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms; and(3) if the dwelling unit has multiple levels, at least one smoke alarm must be located on each level.(b) If a dwelling unit was occupied as a residence before September 1, 2011, or a certificate of occupancy was issued for the dwelling unit before that date, a smoke alarm installed in ac
Full Breakdown
Under Richardson's adopted International Fire Code (2021 Edition, Sec. 8-27), smoke alarms are required in all residential dwelling units. The IFC requires smoke alarms in each sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the dwelling. Texas Property Code Section 92.255 additionally requires landlords to install and maintain smoke alarms in rental properties. Richardson's Building Inspection Department enforces smoke alarm requirements during inspections. Carbon monoxide detectors are also required where fuel-burning appliances are present under the adopted codes.
Violations & Fines
Failure to install or maintain smoke alarms may result in fire code violations. Landlords who fail to provide working smoke alarms face liability under Texas Property Code.
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