Texas Property Code
§ 92.257 — INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
PR § 92.257Title 8. LANDLORD AND TENANT · Ch. 92. RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES · Art. F. SMOKE ALARMS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Statute text
View on source(a)Subject to Subsections (b) and (c), a smoke alarm must be installed according to the manufacturer's recommended procedures.
(b)A smoke alarm must be installed on a ceiling or wall. If on a ceiling, it must be no closer than six inches to a wall or otherwise located in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. If on a wall, it must be no closer than six inches and no farther than 12 inches from the ceiling or otherwise located in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
(c)A smoke alarm may be located other than as required by Subsection (a) or (b) if a local ordinance or a local or state fire marshal approves. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3651, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. Amended by:
Legislative history
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 257 (H.B. 1168), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.