Texas Property Code
Sec. § 92.2571
Alternative Compliance

A landlord complies with the requirements of this subchapter relating to the provision of smoke alarms in the dwelling unit if the landlord:

(1)

has a fire detection device, as defined by Section 6002.002 (Definitions), Insurance Code, that includes a fire alarm device, as defined by Section 6002.002 (Definitions), Insurance Code, installed in a dwelling unit; or

(2)

for a dwelling unit that is a one-family or two-family dwelling unit, installs smoke detectors in compliance with Chapter 766 (Fire Safety in Residential Dwellings), Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1051 (H.B. 2118), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 257 (H.B. 1168), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Source
Tex. Legislature
Last accessed
Apr. 12, 2021
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