Sec. 92.253. EXEMPTIONS. (a) This subchapter does not apply to:
(1) a dwelling unit that is occupied by its owner, no part of which is leased to a tenant;
(2) a dwelling unit in a building five or more stories in height in which smoke alarms are required or regulated by local ordinance; or
(3) a nursing or convalescent home licensed by the Department of State Health Services and certified to meet the Life Safety Code under federal law and regulations.
(b) Notwithstanding this subchapter, a person licensed to install fire alarms or fire detection devices under Chapter 6002, Insurance Code, shall comply with that chapter when installing smoke alarms.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3649, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 257 (H.B. 1168), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 92 - Residential Tenancies
Subchapter F. Smoke Alarms and Fire Extinguishers
Section 92.252. Application of Other Law; Municipal Regulation
Section 92.255. Installation and Location
Section 92.257. Installation Procedure
Section 92.2571. Alternative Compliance
Section 92.258. Inspection and Repair
Section 92.259. Landlord's Failure to Install, Inspect, or Repair
Section 92.260. Tenant Remedies
Section 92.261. Landlord's Defenses
Section 92.2611. Tenant's Disabling of a Smoke Alarm
Section 92.262. Agents for Delivery of Notice