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University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1462-04

Installation

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
University ParkCO & Smoke Alarms

Operative Text

University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1462-04
The installation of smoke detectors shall be done in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in a workmanlike manner. Those units that operate on house current shall be installed by approved and accepted electrical wiring practice, as specified by the manufacturer's installation instructions, or by the Commissioner of Code Enforcement. (Ord. 497. Passed 7-14-81.)
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Plain English

University Park § 1462-04 establishes that smoke detectors must be installed following the manufacturer's specifications and using proper workmanship. Units that run on household electrical current carry an additional requirement: the wiring must conform to accepted electrical practices as directed either by the manufacturer's instructions or by the Commissioner of Code Enforcement. The provision applies to all covered residential installations within the jurisdiction.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under University Park § 1462-04, compliant property operators generally ensure that every smoke detector is installed strictly according to the manufacturer's specifications and that the work reflects professional, workmanlike quality. For hardwired, house-current units, operators typically verify that the electrical wiring meets accepted practices as outlined in the manufacturer's installation instructions or as directed by the Commissioner of Code Enforcement. Keeping documentation of the installation method and any approvals on file is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

University Park § 1462-04 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if a smoke detector in their unit appears to have been installed improperly — for example, if a hardwired unit was not wired according to accepted electrical practices or the manufacturer's instructions. Tenants who believe this provision has not been followed may consider contacting the Commissioner of Code Enforcement, who is specifically referenced in § 1462-04 as an authority on acceptable wiring practices. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation or inspection processes may be available to them.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 1468-02
IL Muni § 1468-02
IL Muni § 1460-01
IL Muni § 1460-04
IL Muni § 1460-01
IL Muni § 1460-01
IL Muni § 1460-04
IL Muni § 1466-06
IL Muni § 1468-08
IL Muni § 1470-05
IL Muni § 1468-06
IL Muni § 1468-07
IL Muni § 1468-99
IL Muni § 1464-01
IL Muni § 1464-05
IL Muni § 1464-03
IL Muni § 1470-05
IL Muni § 1470-03

Related Rules

§ 26C
Certain public accommodations; automatic smoke or heat detectors
§ 26D
Definitions applicable to Secs. 26D to 26F
§ 26E
Residential buildings or structures; installation of smoke detectors

Source Information

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