Smoke alarms required in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level per Utah IRC and SLC Building Code.
All dwellings must have smoke alarms in each bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on each floor including basements. Homes built after 2009 require interconnected hardwired alarms with battery backup. Rentals must have working alarms at occupancy change per Utah Fit Premises Act. Contact Salt Lake City at (801) 535-7704.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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