District of Columbia Smoke & CO detectors
Does a landlord have to provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in District of Columbia?
Owners must install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in each occupied dwelling unit as the Construction Codes require. Statute text: "The owner of each new and existing occupied dwelling unit shall be responsible for installing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with the Construction Codes" (D.C. Code § 6-751.02).
Verified Source: D.C. Code § 6-751.02 · last checked 2026-10-23
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