University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1462-05
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There shall be one (1) smoke detector located on each level of a dwelling that is separated by a door, curtain or any other barrier that would contain smoke in or on any level, or that would retard the natural rise of smoke. In all cases, one (1) unit shall be located in the hallway that is closest to the bedroom area. In multifamily dwellings, each public stairway landing shall have a unit installed. (Ord. 497. Passed 7-14-81.)
University Park § 1462-05 establishes specific placement rules for smoke detectors in residential dwellings. At least one detector is required on every level that is separated from other levels by a door, curtain, or any barrier that could trap or slow the movement of smoke. Additionally, one detector must be placed in the hallway nearest to the bedroom area, and in multifamily buildings, each public stairway landing must also have a unit installed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1462-05, compliant residential property operators ensure that smoke detectors are installed on every separated level of a dwelling, with particular attention to barriers such as doors or curtains that could contain or slow rising smoke. A detector must also be placed in the hallway closest to the bedroom area in every unit. Operators of multifamily properties go further by installing a unit at each public stairway landing throughout the building.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 1462-05 gives residents a basis to expect properly placed smoke detectors in their dwelling, including one on each separated level, one in the hallway nearest the bedrooms, and — in multifamily buildings — one at every public stairway landing. If a tenant believes these placement requirements are not being met, they may raise the issue with local housing or code enforcement authorities in University Park. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord may not be meeting smoke detector placement obligations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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