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University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1462-06

Responsibility of property owners

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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 § 1462-06
Property owners shall ensure that smoke detectors are properly installed and operational. (Ord. 497. Passed 7-14-81.)
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Plain English

University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1462-06 establishes that property owners bear the responsibility for making sure smoke detectors are both properly installed and in working order. The rule places the obligation squarely on the owner rather than the occupant. It does not specify a particular type or placement of detector beyond the general requirement of proper installation and operability.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on November 10, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under University Park § 1462-06, compliant property owners generally verify that smoke detectors are installed in accordance with applicable standards and confirm that each unit's detectors are functional before occupancy and during the tenancy. Routine inspection and maintenance records can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision. Operators typically establish a schedule for testing detectors and replacing batteries or units as needed.

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

For Tenants

University Park § 1462-06 makes clear that the responsibility for properly installed and operational smoke detectors rests with the property owner, not the tenant. If a smoke detector is missing, improperly installed, or non-functional, tenants may have grounds to raise this as a housing-code concern with the local municipal authority responsible for code enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.

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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References In

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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