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Cal. Civ. Code § SPS 328.01

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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § SPS 328.01
SPS 328.01 Purpose.
(1) The purpose of this chapter is to implement the mandates specified in ss. 101.145 and 101.645, Stats., concerning the installation and maintenance of smoke detectors in existing dwellings in relation to the application and effective date of chs. SPS 320 to 325, Uniform Dwelling Code.
(2) The purpose of this chapter is to implement the mandates specified in ss. 101.149 and 101.647, Stats., concerning the installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors in existing dwellings in relation to the application and effective date of chs. SPS 320 to 325, Uniform Dwelling Code.
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Plain English

Wisconsin Admin. Code § SPS 328.01 establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter SPS 328, which is to carry out state statutory requirements for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in existing residential dwellings. The chapter bridges those detector mandates with the broader Uniform Dwelling Code framework found in chapters SPS 320 to 325, clarifying how and when the installation and maintenance rules apply.

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For Property Managers

Chapter SPS 328.01 signals that operators of existing dwellings in Wisconsin are subject to both smoke detector requirements (rooted in Wis. Stat. §§ 101.145 and 101.645) and carbon monoxide detector requirements (rooted in Wis. Stat. §§ 101.149 and 101.647). Compliant property managers generally ensure that detector installation and maintenance practices align with the standards set out across the full SPS 328 chapter, keeping records of any inspections or replacements as evidence of ongoing compliance.

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

For Tenants

Under § SPS 328.01, Wisconsin law requires that existing dwellings be equipped with functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and this chapter exists specifically to enforce those protections. Tenants who believe a rental unit lacks required detectors or that maintenance obligations are not being met may raise the issue with local housing or building inspection authorities, or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies.

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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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Wis. Stat. § 101.145
Wis. Stat. § 101.149

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Source Information

Source:https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/administrativecode/SPS%20328.01
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