Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms provide an early warning of fire. Tenants must practice fire safety – never tamper with alarms! Owners must place smoke alarms in specific areas. The Fire Department lists other responsibilities for tenants and owners.
For details, you can read the Smoke Alarm Ordinance 34.907.
Carbon monoxide alarms
Carbon monoxide alarms warn of high levels of carbon monoxide. This is an air quality health hazard.
The Fire Department has more information.