University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1462-03
Acceptable equipment
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Only those smoke detectors that are U. L. listed and either battery operated or house current powered with battery back-up, but not those units that plug into existing outlets by means of an extension cord, are acceptable to fulfill the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 497. Passed 7-14-81.)
University Park's § 1462-03 specifies which types of smoke detectors satisfy the local housing code's detector requirements. Only devices that carry a U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) listing and run on either battery power or hardwired house current with a battery backup qualify. Units that simply plug into a wall outlet via an extension cord do not meet the standard, regardless of any other features they may have.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1462-03, compliant operators ensure that every smoke detector installed to satisfy the chapter's requirements bears a U.L. listing and is either battery-operated or hardwired with battery backup. Extension-cord plug-in units are explicitly excluded and should not be used to fulfill the code obligation. Reviewing installed equipment against these criteria — and replacing any non-conforming units — is the kind of routine maintenance practice that keeps a property aligned with University Park's housing standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 1462-03 establishes a clear baseline for what counts as an acceptable smoke detector in University Park rental housing. If a detector in your unit appears to be a plug-in model connected by an extension cord, or lacks a U.L. listing, it may not satisfy the chapter's requirements. Tenants who have concerns about whether installed detectors meet this standard can contact University Park's local housing or code-enforcement office, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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