Sec. 766.002. SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENT. (a) Each one-family or two-family dwelling constructed in this state must have working smoke detectors installed in the dwelling in accordance with the smoke detector requirements of the building code in effect in the political subdivision in which the dwelling is located, including performance, location, and power source requirements.
(b) If a one-family or two-family dwelling does not comply with the smoke detector requirements of the building code in effect in the political subdivision in which the dwelling is located, any home improvement to the dwelling that requires the issuance of a building permit must include the installation of smoke detectors in accordance with the building code in effect in the political subdivision in which the dwelling is located, including performance, location, and power source requirements.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1051 (H.B. 2118), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 766 - Fire Safety in Residential Dwellings
Subchapter A. Smoke Detectors and Fire Safety Information
Section 766.002. Smoke Detector Requirement
Section 766.0021. Smoke Detector for Hearing-Impaired Persons
Section 766.0025. Fraternity and Sorority Houses
Section 766.003. Information Relating to Fire Safety and Carbon Monoxide Dangers