Texas § PR.92.253 - EXEMPTIONS

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§ PR.92.253. EXEMPTIONS

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.

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