36-1637

36-1637. Smoke detectors; residential
housing

A. An approved smoke detector shall be installed during construction in each new
residential housing unit in this state. An approved smoke detector shall be installed in
each existing residential housing unit in this state which does not comply with the
requirements of this section if a sleeping area is remodeled and if this remodeling
requires a permit from the local political subdivision.

B. A smoke detector installed in a new residential housing unit or in a remodeled
area pursuant to this section shall be maintained and kept operable by the tenant unless
the tenant gives written notification to the landlord of its malfunction. The landlord
shall be responsible for the repair of a smoke detector if such notice is given by the
tenant.

C. The landlord shall give written notification to the tenant of the tenant's
responsibilities pursuant to this section.